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Proof that Bargains and Nice Folk Still Exist! - River Valley - 09-04-14
Not sure if my attempt at posting images will work, but here's the bargain I picked-up on Saturday, from a very nice man in Ulverston. He could not have been nicer or more helpful. The bike is a one-owner, 1998, 13,200 miles, FSH, full hard luggage, heated grips, Bridgestone 021 with 340 miles on them, every MOT, 12 months new MOT, 6 months tax, nice jacket, gloves and Revolver lock for ...... £800!! Well pleased to say the least. Bike is lovely to ride with no issues whatsoever mechanically. Slight scuff on left nose fairing leading edge, but that's it!
Now back with me in the North East, following a hairy and wet ride over the tops from Ulverston via Windermere, Ambleside, Kirkstone to Ullswater, then on to Northumberland. Bike never missed a beat. I was like a drowned rat however! Thank goodness for the heated grips!
The age of bargain deals from nice people is alive and well - I know, because I found them!
Re: Proof that Bargains and Nice Folk Still Exist! - River Valley - 09-04-14
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Re: Proof that Bargains and Nice Folk Still Exist! - johna6968 - 09-04-14
Bike looks good and a bargain to boot, particularly with the mileage and extras.. The black ones are quickest tho :b
Re: Proof that Bargains and Nice Folk Still Exist! - River Valley - 09-04-14
Forgot to add, having the seat done, 2 inches of foam added, re-shaped for 'straight' profile (without dip) then recovered, for a cost of £35 by local upholsterer and some crash mushrooms fitted to the frame mounting points, so I can put my feet on them as a kind of relieving peg. This will give me a longer/straighter leg position, as my legs and hips suffer on the longer runs
Happy days!
Re: Proof that Bargains and Nice Folk Still Exist! - Chris - 09-04-14
Wow! Awesome deal for that price. Looks in great nick.
Take care of her! 8)
Chris
Re: Proof that Bargains and Nice Folk Still Exist! - carlos - 09-04-14
looks good not sure about seat though thought about cutting mine down
Re: Proof that Bargains and Nice Folk Still Exist! - noggythenog - 09-04-14
Makes me feel better about breaking my bike to be honest as there's lots of these bargains about.
What a result....& the bloke sounds like a gem :thumbup
Re: Proof that Bargains and Nice Folk Still Exist! - papercutout - 09-04-14
What a bargain, that's not a typical price for sure!
It'll be interesting to see the seat when you've done, make sure you post photos. As for crash mushrooms as footrests - I'm not so sure. I've got them on my bike and I tried resting my feet on them the other day, and the vibration levels were just uncomfortable!
Re: Proof that Bargains and Nice Folk Still Exist! - ChristoT - 10-04-14
Bike looks great, but those panniers... oof, bit big, eh?
Re: Proof that Bargains and Nice Folk Still Exist! - HazzaBui - 10-04-14
I paid that for mine, and then learned that everything was broken on it!
Great deal, and excellent looking bike
Re: Proof that Bargains and Nice Folk Still Exist! - Dave48 - 10-04-14
That's the sort of previous owner you want-what a bargain & by no means typical. Enjoy the REDNESS!
Re: Proof that Bargains and Nice Folk Still Exist! - His Dudeness - 10-04-14
you could add £500 to that price and it would still be a good deal.
(10-04-14, 01:29 AM)ChristoT link Wrote: Bike looks great, but those panniers... oof, bit big, eh?
you serious? one word........trailer :lol
Re: Proof that Bargains and Nice Folk Still Exist! - River Valley - 10-04-14
You're right. Comes of being retired and having too much time on my hands to literally scan Ebay/Gumtree/Pistonheads/MCN/Bike Trader/Pre-loved/etc every couple of hours, then move quickly when you spot the obvious good deals.
As for the luggage system, not sure I'll need/use it, so should be able to sell them on easily enough, complete with frames and bespoke indicators for at least £250, making the bike £650!
Re: Proof that Bargains and Nice Folk Still Exist! - darrsi - 10-04-14
(10-04-14, 02:23 PM)River Valley link Wrote: You're right. Comes of being retired and having too much time on my hands to literally scan Ebay/Gumtree/Pistonheads/MCN/Bike Trader/Pre-loved/etc every couple of hours, then move quickly when you spot the obvious good deals.
As for the luggage system, not sure I'll need/use it, so should be able to sell them on easily enough, complete with frames and bespoke indicators for at least £250, making the bike £650!
Or even £550 :lol
Re: Proof that Bargains and Nice Folk Still Exist! - River Valley - 10-04-14
:o :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
God I'm getting old! Doh.
Owe you 50 virtual quid darrsi! (you're an accountant aren't you :lol)
Re: Proof that Bargains and Nice Folk Still Exist! - darrsi - 10-04-14
(10-04-14, 04:20 PM)River Valley link Wrote: :o :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
God I'm getting old! Doh.
Owe you 50 virtual quid darrsi! (you're an accountant aren't you :lol )
Are you sure you paid £800, and not £8000 :lol
Re: Proof that Bargains and Nice Folk Still Exist! - adeejaysdelight - 10-04-14
She's a peach mate. Well done. And good on the guy letting that baby go for £800.
All ready to tour too