29-08-12, 09:13 AM
Several things struck me about this ad: There is definite " overkill" in use of words & pictures. The two bodywork blemishes are probably the least to worry about-I was more concerned with the corrosion issues on the frame adjacent to centre stand and on items such as rear calliper slider pins, exup cover screws/bolts,rear brake master cylinder adjuster rod-in fact on most steel components to some degree or other. Looks like a classic case of wash it and store it. If it was my bike I would sort these issues before selling-it all helps to instil confidence & trust in potential buyers. I am a great believer in preventive maintenance & a little time with ACF50 and coppergrease would have avoided all of these issues EXCEPT on brake discs of course!. As it stands there is quite a bit of stripping & treatment required to turn this bike into a "minter. If I was looking to buy this bike Id be asking for substantial reduction from asking price & would strip off all bodywork & treat every fastener & electrical connector & examine frame for any further corrosion and rectify. Nothing wrong with winter riding but so important to clean & treat properly-all these issues avoidable-if id paid nigh on 10 grand for a bike from new id want to keep it looking right. Beauty is more than skin deep! :eek