Buying from a collector

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  1. BladeRR8

    BladeRR8 Active Member

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    Not meant to be negative in anyway but if its so good and your interested how come you haven't bought it ? Sincerely an honest question not being flippant.

    Regards service history it needs brake fluid changing yearly, condensation can knock out in an engine which isn't used and emulsify with the oil, part filled tanks can corrode, bearings that don't rotate can get flat spots, fuel can go off in months and clog injectors.

    Probably none of the above are true as you know the guy and say he cares for his bikes, but these are my concerns on something which has had little use and has little to no history when I know nothing about the guy or how he looks after things.

    I genuinely don't mean any of the above negatively just my opinion and concerns. I probably won't go for the bike but if you do I hope it works out. All the best and thanks for the comments.
     
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  2. scooby

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    because for me it would be a pure track bike,not road bike,and knowing what happens to my bikes on track (i crash a bit) it's too nicer a bike to put on track only,for me at least
     
  3. scooby

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    oh and by the way,it has a plastic fuel tank so no corrosion worries there ;)

    no probs,like i said i'm not doing the big sell,just know jonny looks after his bikes.
     
  4. BladeRR8

    BladeRR8 Active Member

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    I appreciate the comments and advice as always good to get a second opinion especially when viewing a bike. Cheers pal.

    Can see where your coming from, it is definitely too nice for the track, but it would be awesome there.
     
  5. Ian E

    Ian E Active Member

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    It looks a great bike, the low mileage and lack of servicing wouldn't put me off. The same seller is selling 'RC08 KTM' registration on Ebay :) - made him a low bid that was declined.
     
  6. scooby

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    make him a higher bid and he might not haha.
     
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    Ian E Active Member

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    LOL! Thanks for the advice :D He did ask if I meant to put a '1' in front of my offer :) Really like the plate so might offer more.

    Cheers,

    Ian.
     
  8. scooby

    scooby Elite Member

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    problem with johnny is he wont give things away,if he doesn't get what he wants (or vry close to it) he wont sell.
     
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