Winter Hack Gamble

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by gazzatheyid, Jul 24, 2019.

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  1. gazzatheyid

    gazzatheyid Senior Member

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    #21 gazzatheyid, Jul 27, 2019
    Good plan, cheers. Import as well so don't know how this affects the records as well it was a previous write off abroad?
    Will try again on the phone but has responded to message with:

    "Hi the bike runs perfect no problem with the engine, only with the speedometer but I have spare so can be replaced, rear master will need replacing it still works but better to replace it, and don’t show the fuel meter, 1 fork seal gone still can ride in it"

    I have the Reg so will check
     
  2. gazzatheyid

    gazzatheyid Senior Member

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    #22 gazzatheyid, Jul 27, 2019
    Will do. This is beginning to get a bit smelly for my liking!
     
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  3. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    #23 Red Thunder, Jul 27, 2019
    I have a 2001 Fazer 600 FZS600 (Gold) which I use for winter/rain etc
    Do check the headlights as these are very poor quality, the reflective coating is painted on and flakes off
    The lights are poor to start with and there are several upgrade options on YouTube including 2.5" Xenon lights but they take a bit of work to put in.
     
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  4. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    #24 Red Thunder, Jul 27, 2019
    Very easy bikes to ride, comfy suspension with its long travel helps to eat up the miles
    170 miles on one tank if taking it easy
    Brakes are fantastic once upgraded with Hel braided hoses
    Mine starts and runs reliably with around 50k miles on it
    I use Redex in the tank to keep the fuel lines and carburettors clean
     
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    #25 Red Thunder, Jul 27, 2019
    It can be a bit sluggish under 6,000 rpm but once you hit 7,000rpm with an open throttle the beast leaps forward
     
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    #26 Red Thunder, Jul 27, 2019
    I think the 2001 model comes with foldable mirrors and prior ones are static, unles they were upgrades on mine
     
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    gazzatheyid Senior Member

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    #27 gazzatheyid, Jul 27, 2019
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    #28 freck, Jul 27, 2019
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  9. Dougie D

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    #29 Dougie D, Jul 27, 2019
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  10. gazzatheyid

    gazzatheyid Senior Member

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    #30 gazzatheyid, Jul 27, 2019
    Haha that's without all the extras so Top Box only
     
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    gazzatheyid Senior Member

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    #31 gazzatheyid, Jul 27, 2019
    Have to be to fit my 'equipment'
    He's looking at £1000 minimum, no service history though.
     
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    gazzatheyid Senior Member

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    #32 gazzatheyid, Jul 27, 2019
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    It does look very nice. Never know how ebay works with normal listings. I'd think if I put on the offer subject to inspection then you're covered?

    Update: £925 on the table so will see how that goes. Have stated subject to verification inspection.

    @TEZ 217 Are you around tomorrow at all mate if you'd be so kind as to help out. Obviously cover costs for you

    Did you have a look at the one I found? Only concern is the high mileage. I've said I can go to £1400 but he wants £1550 which I'm sure you'll agree there is better value elsewhere (as the above you found)
     
  13. gazzatheyid

    gazzatheyid Senior Member

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    #33 gazzatheyid, Jul 27, 2019
    Yer I thought it'd be only decent enough of me to ask personally. Sounds like he's having fun and games with the builders.

    Have sent @dilligaf a message.
     
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  14. Uncorrugated

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    #34 Uncorrugated, Jul 27, 2019
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    I live near Wellingborough, but I'm up in Scotland until the 6th of August and then head off on the 7th to the Ardennes for a week, so can't really do anything until the 14th at the earliest. I'll also be at Santa Pod on the 16th, 17th and 18th racing at the Greenlight Nationals which is rounds 4 and 5 of this year's championship.
    I've then got a couple of weeks off before I go back to work.

    I know - it's a tough life, but we all have to sacrifice work for play sometimes!!!
     
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    #35 Uncorrugated, Jul 27, 2019
    I live near Wellingborough, but I'm up in Scotland until the 6th of August, but then head off on the 7th to the Ardennes for a week, so can't really do anything until the 14th at the earliest. I'll also be at Santa Pod on the 16th, 17th and 18th racing at the Greenlight Nationals which is rounds 4 and 5 of this year's championship.
    I've then got a couple of weeks off before I go back to work.

    I know - it's a tough life, but we all have to sacrifice work for play sometimes!!!
     
  16. Sprinter

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    #36 Sprinter, Jul 27, 2019
    Remember your looking for an old bike to put miles on. If the tanks dented it takes money off you can spend on service.
    In theory, something like 2/3 of the cash on the bike, that leaves 1/3 to get it up to scratch.
    And dont do what I did and make it so nice you dont want to get it dirty.
     
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  17. nigelrb

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    #37 nigelrb, Jul 27, 2019
    I did EXACTLY that earlier this year with a Honda VTR (V-twin for the Triumph boys;)). Was supposed to be a 'runabout' but ended up doing next to no miles.:rolleyes:
     
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  18. gazzatheyid

    gazzatheyid Senior Member

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    #38 gazzatheyid, Jul 27, 2019
    I've got very twitchy about my new Striple already and said to the Mrs it's raining next week I need the winter hack NOW (photos to follow by the way Picr has been down every time I've tried to host the photos)

    I've picked the 765 apart already. Don't like the mirrors or the none anodised brake fluid reservoirs (my 675 had loads of extras when I bought it)

    I'll get the hack and leave it for sure and lavish the 765
     
  19. gazzatheyid

    gazzatheyid Senior Member

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    #39 gazzatheyid, Jul 27, 2019
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    I've put a 12 hour offer at £925 so good chance will be rejected but agree on the relisting. Be a bit of trek to get up to Durham to collect but the Mrs can be bribed to drop me off

    Neighbour has come across with this in the local paper. My dog decided the chew the paper he brought over :laughing: so found it online

    Read the Thundercat is a fair commuter if not a bit of a beast weight wise. Will obviously see how plan A above pans out
     
  20. nigelrb

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    #40 nigelrb, Jul 27, 2019
    For a 7,000 miler that seems a good prospect. (Will concede I'm no authority on Yamaha though)
     
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