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For Sale & Wanted / Re: fzs1000
« on: 21 June 2014, 11:21:46 pm »
My rack and plate are available here
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,13612.0.html
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,13612.0.html
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General / Re: Finally used my "super wrench"
« on: 14 June 2014, 03:33:16 pm »
Still not used mine in anger on a bike but I was changing the shocks on the cage and they're held in with a weird nut with a cross shaped head.
You can buy dedicated sockets but for a once every 5 years job it isn't worth it, so out came my Ideal World shopping channel Super Wrench. Job done.
For unusual bolts or rounded off heads, they're superb.
You can buy dedicated sockets but for a once every 5 years job it isn't worth it, so out came my Ideal World shopping channel Super Wrench. Job done.
For unusual bolts or rounded off heads, they're superb.
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: lowering forks
« on: 24 October 2012, 01:48:42 pm »
Fork lowering AND jack-up come highly recommended by me for improving handling (dependant on your current starting point).
Fork lowering was covered here in this thread http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,3079.0.html
and jack-up here http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,3123.0.html
Hope this helps...
Fork lowering was covered here in this thread http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,3079.0.html
and jack-up here http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,3123.0.html
Hope this helps...
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: motobatt whats the part no !!
« on: 22 August 2012, 12:41:06 am »
Does this thread help? http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,3066.msg24403.html#msg24403
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General / Re: Olympic Conclusions
« on: 21 August 2012, 07:12:05 pm »also spare a thought for the brightest and best of our young people in the armed forces, currently overseas fighting and dying
Don't sound very bright to me.
By your reasoning the smart ones will be those hanging around your local street corner supping Cider I take it?
Not at all and I'm not sure how (or why) anyone could read my post and draw that conclusion.
The last time I checked, young people had more than the two options of, being abusively drunk, or killing humans for a living.
The majority of society live their lives by simply getting an education, getting a job, contributing positively to society and raising children that will go on to do the same.
By any measure, THAT'S the brightest and best way for anyone to live their life.
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General / Re: Olympic Conclusions
« on: 19 August 2012, 01:16:43 am »also spare a thought for the brightest and best of our young people in the armed forces, currently overseas fighting and dyingDon't sound very bright to me.
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Used hooked front sprocket for sale
« on: 18 August 2012, 11:18:59 am »
Hells bells! On first viewing I thought it was a listing for a Ninja Star.
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General / Re: Bike Sale... So What Am I Doing Wrong?
« on: 13 August 2012, 01:13:38 am »
Well after 2 weeks of nothing, 880(!!!) 
page views, and 32 watchers, it sold tonight for £2000. Nice bloke (aren't they all when they buy 
) came up all the way from Basingstoke to Crewe and rode off my drive around quarter to midnight!
AND just after his first call, another guy who's parents live just yards away, was up for £2000 as well.
Seems the ad was alright after all. There's ALWAYS someone out there but there's a shed load of pi55 taking chancers at the moment.
Now for the cage hunt...
ALL comments were gratefully received
page views, and 32 watchers, it sold tonight for £2000. Nice bloke (aren't they all when they buy ) came up all the way from Basingstoke to Crewe and rode off my drive around quarter to midnight!AND just after his first call, another guy who's parents live just yards away, was up for £2000 as well.
Seems the ad was alright after all. There's ALWAYS someone out there but there's a shed load of pi55 taking chancers at the moment.
Now for the cage hunt...
ALL comments were gratefully received
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General / Re: Bike Sale... So What Am I Doing Wrong?
« on: 10 August 2012, 11:23:55 am »unless the price is very attractive people just won't bite, and if you lower it until they do you'll just feel like you gave it away.Right there, is my whole experience crystalised into one sentence. Time for plan B I reckon. Keep it for now and....... TAXI!
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Tatty thou
« on: 10 August 2012, 01:53:26 am »
It's rubbish when your bike's usage isn't what you planned for, whichever way it works.
Either by not getting out enough or having to use it more than you'd like. I feel for you.
When you've put up some pics, I'll chuck in another two pen'orth re: value
Either by not getting out enough or having to use it more than you'd like. I feel for you.
When you've put up some pics, I'll chuck in another two pen'orth re: value
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Considering changing mk1 600 for a 1000?
« on: 10 August 2012, 01:47:08 am »
MPG for my current Gen1 1000 over 5 months and 3000 miles...
Best 46
Worst 37
Average 42.5
Longest distance between fill ups 194 miles. I could have got more but not enough to see me to the next available petrol station.
There's a Gen1 owner on here who's got 250+ miles out of a tank.
If you're interested, I'm selling mine here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160855044446?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_946wt_1186
Best 46
Worst 37
Average 42.5
Longest distance between fill ups 194 miles. I could have got more but not enough to see me to the next available petrol station.
There's a Gen1 owner on here who's got 250+ miles out of a tank.
If you're interested, I'm selling mine here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160855044446?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_946wt_1186
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General / Re: Bike Sale... So What Am I Doing Wrong?
« on: 09 August 2012, 01:34:24 am »6) Slim the whole advert down, if folk are initially interested they will ask about the detail
Bob, I thought you'd appreciate this ad for one of the cars I'm looking to replace my bike with.
I know you said MY original ad was effectively a bit wordy but this is something else.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140820353487?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_11067wt_1186
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For Sale & Wanted / Re: For Sale 2002 Gen1 1000...... Now with added Youtube!
« on: 07 August 2012, 09:14:07 pm »
Hello Kaybee,
£2100 is the minimum.
However if you're not fussed about the crash bungs and hugger I'll whip them off and you can have it for £2000.
Don't forget, the bike needs nothing.
No point picking up a bargain for 1700 then spending £300 on tyres, brakes, service etc.
Cheers,
Simon
£2100 is the minimum.
However if you're not fussed about the crash bungs and hugger I'll whip them off and you can have it for £2000.
Don't forget, the bike needs nothing.
No point picking up a bargain for 1700 then spending £300 on tyres, brakes, service etc.
Cheers,
Simon
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General / Re: Bike Sale... So What Am I Doing Wrong?
« on: 07 August 2012, 12:54:46 pm »I'll definately be keeping an eye on the sale though.TBH. There won't be anything to keep an eye on. It will either sell for at least £2100 or I'll keep it.
As each week passes I'm saving more towards buying the car I need without selling up. Not ideal but the bike won't be given away.
I am prepared to sell but I don't HAVE to.
If I can manage to be nice enough with the ex for the next month, I know she'll let me use her car. So for 30 days of tongue biting I don't have to take a big hit on the Fazer.
Given what I've heard and experienced so far, having two vehicles is looking the likeliest.
There's quite a large part of me that will be, happy with that....
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General / Re: Bike Sale... So What Am I Doing Wrong?
« on: 06 August 2012, 02:21:34 pm »On that, I saw a cracking listing a few months back for a ZZR1400 and the seller's missus was in most of the pics on the bike,wearing a SUPER TIGHT full leather suit. No idea if he sold the bike but she was fit as!
Best bet is take a picture with wife/gf half naked astride the bike that will do the job, seems to work for others.
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General / Re: Bike Sale... So What Am I Doing Wrong?
« on: 06 August 2012, 02:16:40 pm »On a serious note take a look of the 2001 blue (the best colour) bike a couple places from yours on eBay bike is in Maidstone kent 30k on the clock, nice reg plate evo ! has genuine belly pan, twin high level cans, genuine yam touring screen the expensive one and many other extras new c/s and fresh mot he offered me the bike for £1800 and said its very tidy, taking that into account if a dealer offered you £1800 I'd take it.Cheers for the message CT.
All the best.
Had a look at that bike but tbh, there's nothing about it that makes me think I should accept £1800 for my '02 reg. His is an X-reg for a start.
Colour is totally subjective and plays no part. If you like it, you like it..... and the blue, I don't. On the subject (if you will) of subjectivity, those exhausts imho are gopping. Also not convinced on the number plate either. Pretty sure DVLA still don't allow transfers of reg's between different classes of vehicle, so unless Mitsubishi make an Evo bike, or the buyer has an Evo obsession, it's pointless. Been a while since I did a cherished transfer, so I'll stand to be corrected.
Don't get me wrong, it looks like it's been well cared for, but a bit too personalised for me.
I think that letting mine go for around £2150, wouldn't be such a bad deal for someone...
It's an interesting debate this, as it's really showing the range of what people find to be ideal in their new purchase and how they can be turned on, or off by something relatively minor.
Thanks again.
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General / Re: Bike Sale... So What Am I Doing Wrong?
« on: 05 August 2012, 06:08:10 pm »You wanted honest opinions so I'd make the following pointsCheers Bob!
1) Get rid of the colour and formatting of the advert, it's not necessary. A clean, straight forward advert will help sell the bike.
2) Your price is ok for a dealer but too high for a private sale. I paid a lot less for a great 03 plate 13k mile FZS600 a few months back
3) You say new tyres but you also say they have done 2500 miles, choose one line and drop the other
4) No service history, some may be wary. Got any receipts or anything that might back up the servicing?
5) Drop the bit about the matrimonial issues, you need a car - end of.
6) Slim the whole advert down, if folk are initially interested they will ask about the detail
7) "When I say totally reliable I MEAN it. I would go anywhere on this bike tomorrow without hesitation." again drop this, it's unnecessary and smacks of desperation
Hope you take the above as constructive and good luck with the sale, she looks in great condition. Let the pics speak for themselves except for the cam cover pic that shows corrosion, drop it.
Bob
Some of your points actioned immediately.
Left the price as there's a Make Offer button if anyone disagrees.
Left in the corrosion pic. The bike isn't mint and saves time with nasty surprises.
Left the general size and detail of the ad. Can't be ar5ed answering simple questions plus it annoys the hell out of me when sellers omit basic details.
Thanks for your input! (When I say that, I MEAN it!)
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: I think its time to sell
« on: 05 August 2012, 05:33:59 pm »
FWIW, I've seen this bike in the flesh and it's a PEACH!
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Project Fat ass finished
« on: 05 August 2012, 05:27:21 pm »
Nice job!
If you're ever thinking of selling...... I'll give £6.66
If you're ever thinking of selling...... I'll give £6.66
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General / Re: Bike Sale... So What Am I Doing Wrong?
« on: 05 August 2012, 05:21:19 pm »Thanks guys for the input. Glad to see I'm not totally out with my approach to selling. Hard to know where to start with your responses but here goes.....
Have you tried phoning round a few dealersDid that prior to advertising, to try for a no-nonsense sale..... The £1800 best offer by a bike dealer for a straight purchase is looking more attractive by the day
oh, and you have let chancers know you have to get shot of it.I have put that I'm only selling because I really need a car.
Didn't stop one clown asking if I'd take his 1998 VFR 800 plus £500!?
me i'd buy it £6,66 lolThought I recognised the ebay name Luke. I take it you received my auto decline for your offer
If I'd accepted your £6.66 for a whole bike, that would have made the belly pan you bought off me, the most expensive piece of plastic ever
I also think that Classified Adverts perform far less well than auctions.In my experience, Classifieds with best offer on Ebay always get me what I want and make the best sense cost and timewise.
£16 one-off fee for 28 days, no final value fee, plus you can weed out the nonsense automatically with your offer acceptance parameters.
AND you don't have to wait til the end of an auction only to be told lots of BS excuses for why the winning bidder can't proceed.
I'm gonna stick to my guns for now. My previous bikes have taken about 3 weeks to sell for what I wanted. It's just that I normally have a LOT more (reasonably) decent offers to consider before the right one comes along.
I'll put it down to the Olympics... for now
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Feck me, how lucky is this guy?
Almost looks CGI'd. I keep watching the part where you first see the dear and it LITERALLY appears out of nowhere!