Anyone near Hull?

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  1. Rob

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    Just bought a bike from Hull (not a CBR1000RR though :mad:).

    Thing is, I can either train it up and ride down (which I don't really fancy in this weather) or I can arrange a delivery service for £100 ish.

    Thing is I really need to check the bike out first and check the seller is legit before dumping finds into the sellers account.

    Anyone fancy checking it out for me? Never bought blind before! I'll buy you a beer (or two) :D:D

    Rob.
     
    #1 Rob, Jan 31, 2012
  2. zeepony

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    It'll cost £100+ on the train mate!

    Do tell - what is it? CB 125? ;)
     
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  3. Rob

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    Exactly, but I have the safety of checking the bike first before handing over my hard earned! Have not yet paid but for it but agreed the sale.
     
    #3 Rob, Jan 31, 2012
  4. megawatt

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    Hire a van?
     
    #4 megawatt, Jan 31, 2012
  5. zeepony

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    Ahhh, tell us what it is...

    Then you could find say a Suzuki guy to check it or Honda guy or Ducatti 1199 guy.......
     
    #5 zeepony, Jan 31, 2012
  6. kpone

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    Barmby was ranting about invading Kent earlier, perhaps he could bring it with him.
     
    #6 kpone, Jan 31, 2012
  7. Rob

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    Its a Aprilia RSVR

    03 but only 7k miles, full Ohlins, Oz forged wheels, Brembos, carbon mmmmm...

    Cheap as chips!

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  8. BLAGGERS

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    Shame it's so freckin freezing. Me n my mate would have 'nipped over' to take a shufty. He had one. Now he got a tuono and fazer thou, the tosser.
     
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  9. Jamiestrada

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    Very nice indeed :) sorry I don't live closer would look at it for you :(


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    #9 Jamiestrada, Jan 31, 2012
  10. zeepony

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    Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice
     
    #10 zeepony, Jan 31, 2012
  11. Remal

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    Nice one Rob
     
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  12. megawatt

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    Nice one Rob. I'd deffo hire a van and get up there ASAP.
     
    #12 megawatt, Jan 31, 2012
  13. Rob

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    Cool will prob do the van option. What do I need to secure it strap/stand wise? Never secured a bike into a van before :eek:
     
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  14. zeepony

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    ^^ Ratchet straps... hate them! Just bring loads of bubble wrap and throw it in!
     
    #14 zeepony, Jan 31, 2012
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    How about a kids duvet? :D
     
    #15 Rob, Jan 31, 2012
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    About 4 ratchet tiedowns , two to pull forwards against the back of a seat, two to pull back. Preferably get a van with a side dooor as well. Take a coupla old mattresses, just in case!!! May be worth removing fairings as well , so take tool kit?
     
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  17. Remal

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    take the kids off first Rob!
     
    #17 Remal, Jan 31, 2012
  18. zeepony

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    or just risk it for a biscuit and get it delivered for 100 notes... thats what i would do - if its a minger you can always sell it on in the summer and maybe make money..
     
    #18 zeepony, Jan 31, 2012
  19. Barmbyblade

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    Rob, I'm about an hour away from Hull, but not familiar with Aprillia's so don't feel confident to make a judgement call with someone elses money
     
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  20. BLAGGERS

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    Most dealers offer nationwide delivery for around £125. I know they haven't sold you the priller, but times are tough and it is the dead season. Just a thought. Might be worth a couple of calls. Other than that, nobody got a bike trailer near you?
    If ya do end up shoving it in a van, remember the tie wraps to lock the front brake on.
     
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