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Grant66 · 14-03-13, 06:56 PM

Thanks guys, going to have a look at this http://www.speedwellmotorcycles.com/...at-600-yzf.htm
tomorrow, although think the price will have to come down.

squirrel_hunter · 14-03-13, 08:57 PM

Pictures of Stretchie's Thundercat make me sad.

Grant, Speedwell should look after you. Over the years I have bought 4 bikes from them, and before I twirled my own spanners they did all my servicing and repairs.

14-03-13, 09:21 PM

Ha! My Ace lived outside the whole time I lived in Hampshire, got washed twice, never been touched by ACF (occasional wd40) and the only rust is on the bleed nipple on the rear calliper! What is wrong with yours Gav?

Wideboy · 14-03-13, 09:27 PM

it did 300 miles of mid december salty snow slush and then bunged it in the garage for the salt to work its magic.

go easy, mines an original 96, its about to turn vintage collectors mate

14-03-13, 10:08 PM

Let me know when you want to sell, I could do with some new plastics!

I'll give you 50p!

14-03-13, 10:29 PM

With a little more finesse your plastics could be good as new by now.

Get the sand paper and files out.

15-03-13, 12:05 AM

My mate loves the TC's. Had two now and wont buy anything else. I don't rate them that much and would probably go for a cbr600f of a similar year. Never heard of the gearbox issue, I heard about 2nd gear on the ealy r1s and r6 as it also apparently affects a fair few kawasakis. Mine included.

Grant66 · 16-03-13, 11:36 AM

Just put a deposit down on the one in the link (subject to test ride).

Bad bits: Bit of rust around the linkage area, corrosion on the gear cover, small crack in fairing (due to overtightened screw, bit of ABS glue will fix)

Good bits: new chain, new tyres, crash bungs, no signs of being dropped (until step son gets hold of it), new stainless exhaust heads.

Overall in good condition for the age, now all I have to do is get the money off him (step son that is).

Grant66 · 23-03-13, 06:42 PM

Picked up the 'cat today. Chuffing heck its quick.

23-03-13, 07:12 PM

Glad you found one, he's going to love it...

...still think they're ugly though, and remind my mate everytime I see his!

14-03-13, 06:56 PM	#11
Grant66 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Preston Posts: 656	Re: Buying a YZF Thudercat or early R6? Thanks guys, going to have a look at this http://www.speedwellmotorcycles.com/...at-600-yzf.htm tomorrow, although think the price will have to come down. __________________ Formerly known as Gajjii Previous Bikes: Red Sk1 Curvy, Red MT-07. Current Bike: Black MT-09.

14-03-13, 08:57 PM	#12
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Buying a YZF Thudercat or early R6? Pictures of Stretchie's Thundercat make me sad. Grant, Speedwell should look after you. Over the years I have bought 4 bikes from them, and before I twirled my own spanners they did all my servicing and repairs. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

14-03-13, 09:21 PM	#13
Thunderace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Buying a YZF Thudercat or early R6? Ha! My Ace lived outside the whole time I lived in Hampshire, got washed twice, never been touched by ACF (occasional wd40) and the only rust is on the bleed nipple on the rear calliper! What is wrong with yours Gav?

14-03-13, 09:27 PM	#14
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: Buying a YZF Thudercat or early R6? it did 300 miles of mid december salty snow slush and then bunged it in the garage for the salt to work its magic. go easy, mines an original 96, its about to turn vintage collectors mate __________________ 05 DRZ400E RIP hovis

14-03-13, 10:08 PM	#15
Thunderace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Buying a YZF Thudercat or early R6? Let me know when you want to sell, I could do with some new plastics! I'll give you 50p!

14-03-13, 10:29 PM	#16
Spank86 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Buying a YZF Thudercat or early R6? With a little more finesse your plastics could be good as new by now. Get the sand paper and files out.

15-03-13, 12:05 AM	#17
rb8989 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Buying a YZF Thudercat or early R6? My mate loves the TC's. Had two now and wont buy anything else. I don't rate them that much and would probably go for a cbr600f of a similar year. Never heard of the gearbox issue, I heard about 2nd gear on the ealy r1s and r6 as it also apparently affects a fair few kawasakis. Mine included.

16-03-13, 11:36 AM	#18
Grant66 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Preston Posts: 656	Re: Buying a YZF Thudercat or early R6? Just put a deposit down on the one in the link (subject to test ride). Bad bits: Bit of rust around the linkage area, corrosion on the gear cover, small crack in fairing (due to overtightened screw, bit of ABS glue will fix) Good bits: new chain, new tyres, crash bungs, no signs of being dropped (until step son gets hold of it), new stainless exhaust heads. Overall in good condition for the age, now all I have to do is get the money off him (step son that is). __________________ Formerly known as Gajjii Previous Bikes: Red Sk1 Curvy, Red MT-07. Current Bike: Black MT-09.

23-03-13, 06:42 PM	#19
Grant66 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Preston Posts: 656	Re: Buying a YZF Thudercat or early R6? Picked up the 'cat today. Chuffing heck its quick. __________________ Formerly known as Gajjii Previous Bikes: Red Sk1 Curvy, Red MT-07. Current Bike: Black MT-09.

23-03-13, 07:12 PM	#20
rb8989 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Buying a YZF Thudercat or early R6? Glad you found one, he's going to love it... ...still think they're ugly though, and remind my mate everytime I see his!

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