Demise of the German

[mike the bike]

Took the BMW for its MOT today.  The engine is really clattery with the vibrations being felt through the bars.  It burns oil and it handles like a pogo stick due to a worn monoshock.  Despite a few faults it scraped through.  It's also a heavy old beast to manoeuvre, which doesn't do my dodgy back any good.
After some haggling with the MOT bloke about the price, I've finally reached the decision to part with it.  At least it won't be in the way when I  get the 400four out of the shed.

[Green1]

What is it with you old boys and refusing to change the worn out mono shocks?
I'm in the process of changing the one on my dads Trophy 1200 as it has finally totally given up completely.
Even though I told him about 3 years ago
My dad is still refusing to bin the old one even though it has now bottomed out and taken a chunk out of the swing arm and peg mounts.

[mike the bike]

If it was just a case of spending  £138 on a shock, I would have bought one ages ago.  It's the cost of the shock and, possibly,  a replacement engine,as well as the shock, the final drive - last time I greased it is worn.  The splines are wafer thin and hasn't got lots of life left.  The petrol delivery hoses to and from the pump are a bit perished.   The paintwork isn't great either.  I'd rather concentrate on keeping the 400 in good nick.

[Green1]

I get that as I'm in a similar position with the Triumph that too has started burning a little oil and showing its age. Its managed to drain half a tank of fuel in a couple of weeks just sitting in the garage due too naff hoses and leaky tap.
I don't think my dad will part with it even though he's finding it too heavy as my mum bought it for him.

Keeping the 400 makes far more sense to me.

[mike the bike]

I've not long bought a Motobatt for it too so I'm giving it to my mate for his FJ1300 and his old, tired battery can go in the Hun bike.

[Green1]

Showing your Welsh side there Mike 

[mike the bike]

I haven't got a Welsh side.  I'm British.   Cut me in half and there's the Union Jack going through me like a stick of rock.

[mike the bike]

Now on eBay.  Wish me luck.

[Green1]

I thought you sold it to the MOT dude

[mike the bike]

I'll see what I  can get on fleabay.   I've done a 1 day listing.
The MOT guy is plan B

[Green1]

Good luck with the sale.
I've given up selling on eBay due to so many lowlifes wasting my time.

[mike the bike]

Sold on evilbay for £70 more than the MOT guy.  Now I'm down to my last bike.

[Green1]

Your not down to your last You've made room for your new 

[mike the bike]

I like your thinking

[Green1]

How about a nice little Italian number