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Old 11-07-09, 03:28 PM   #1
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No not the bike test manoover.

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Today was the day when I was to hand over my 675. I was taking all the bits off it yesterday. I was taking the fairings off so as to remove the T3 sliders (they mount on the engine bolts, they give you longer bolts with the kit to accommodate the thickness of the mounting) when I realised that even though I could do with the cash I simply couldn't part with it. I like it too much and I would miss it like crazy. It's a release valve from all the stress and pressure at work, and it's my P&J. I don't usually become emotionally attached to things, but stripping the bike - oh I was ready to cry. I know that at the end of the day it's just a motorbike, a big lump of metal, rubber and plastic, and it will depreciate even more as time goes by and the mileage goes up. But like Obama's America, this bike is more than the sum of its parts.

I was going to Southport to look at a SV to replace it, and YC had very very kindly agreed to come over to have a look at it with me. Thanks Chris!!! The seller is now texting me and desperate to sell - he has told me he'll take 1250 for it but as I'm not selling I'm not in the market. I feel bad about winding him up. It's a W reg bike, 15K on it, good nick, if anyone would like the seller's number then I'll happily PM it to you.

So I've cancelled the sale, reinstated the insurance, and this beautiful shiny beast is still in my garage. Complete with TLW's end cap

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Old 11-07-09, 03:30 PM   #2
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Complete with TLW's end cap
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Sounds painful!!





As per Pm dude, glad you're keeping her, and not just because it means I don't get the carbon cap back
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Old 11-07-09, 03:30 PM   #3
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No not the bike test manoover.

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Today was the day when I was to hand over my 675. I was taking all the bits off it yesterday. I was taking the fairings off so as to remove the T3 sliders (they mount on the engine bolts, they give you longer bolts with the kit to accommodate the width of the mounting) when I realised that even though I could do with the cash I simply couldn't part with it. I like it too much and I would miss it like crazy. It's a release valve from all the stress and pressure at work, and it's my P&J. I don't usually become emotionally attached to things, but stripping the bike - oh I was ready to cry. I know that at the end of the day it's just a motorbike, a big lump of metal, rubber and plastic, and it will depreciate even more as time goes by and the mileage goes up. But like Obama's America, this bike is more than the sum of its parts.

I was going to Southport to look at a SV to replace it, and YC had very very kindly agreed to come over to have a look at it with me. Thanks Chris!!! The seller is now texting me and desperate to sell - he has told me he'll take 1250 for it but as I'm not selling I'm not in the market. I feel bad about winding him up. It's a W reg bike, 15K on it, good nick, if anyone would like the seller's number then I'll happily PM it to you.

So I've cancelled the sale, reinstated the insurance, and this beautiful shiny beast is still in my garage. Complete with TLW's end cap

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Old 11-07-09, 03:33 PM   #4
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Sometimes you just have to do whats best for you, and sod the money. I'm glad you're keeping your pride and joy
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Old 11-07-09, 03:34 PM   #5
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Sometimes you just have to do whats best for you, and sod the money. I'm glad you're keeping your pride and joy
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Old 11-07-09, 03:34 PM   #6
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desprate you say.............

got any more info? colour, nakid, mods etc?

£1250, does not sound that cheap though


(i thought you had sold the truimph)

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Old 11-07-09, 03:35 PM   #7
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Well congrats Ed, some things are just to hard to do.


There will obviously be some peeved buyers / sellers around, but if you want to keep it then do

See you on the road soon.
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Old 11-07-09, 03:43 PM   #8
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desprate you say.............

got any more info? colour, nakid, mods etc?

£1250, does not sound that cheap though


(i thought you had sold the truimph)
Tight ar$e!(must be them Yorkie roots)
Its cheap if its perfect. Both of mine are worth that, then a bit more.


Ed your as bad as a woman....but then women are allowed to change their minds as much as they want by default
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Old 11-07-09, 03:47 PM   #9
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Wow and I thought women were indecisive

Seriously tho I`m glad you`ve decided to keep it and I`m sure the owner of the SV will understand
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Its cheap if its perfect..

if its perfect, maybe,


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Tight ar$e!(must be them Yorkie roots)
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