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« on: February 26, 2015, 01:42:09 PM »
What a gem of a bike, i totally understand why people keep them like this as non riders, where would bike museums be if all bikes were riden , you need to preserve history
What a gem of a bike, i totally understand why people keep them like this as non riders, where would bike museums be if all bikes were riden , you need to preserve history
110% agree Pete.... thank god there are folk about who do take the trouble to preserve such things. It's too simplistic to say, "they must be ridden"... to some this could only mean thrashed around a track... and then where would we be? Best answer is surely to cosset a crated one, whilst maintaining a road going one. But for sure; its nice to see preserved examples. And in defence of such 'hoarders' I'd have to question whether they are indeed greedy / stupid individuals versus forward thinking passionate m/c folk... who due circumstances simply have to sell on. Musn't be too quick to judge etc. Simon.
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« on: February 24, 2015, 05:26:31 PM »
Lousy times Bodd,
'Still going' good to hear,
Simon
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« on: February 23, 2015, 08:20:57 AM »
Mike... the above thread does indeed answer the question... you just have to wade through it a bit (via the embedded link)
As Clem's just mentioned, these dampers are currently n/a, but the website points you to the following email address for further info....
Cheers,
Simon.
stonej@mweb.co.za
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« on: February 23, 2015, 08:07:15 AM »
Also read a hair dryer is a good tip to keep 'em warm; send the missus out for a while...
875
« on: February 21, 2015, 01:17:37 PM »
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« on: February 17, 2015, 12:31:52 PM »
Hi again James... feedback upto 60 days. One way or another it should be resolved by then.
Hi Tom... I stand by my 6:28am post today... ie I genuinely think the owner didn't want to let his bike go at a huge loss to himself. (and so concocted the lost V5 story)
Furthermore, the ebay seller, has (albeit slowly) come 'round to the fact that his business will suffer the most in all of this; and that being the fall-guy for his owner mate is not a great plan.
There is definitely a change of heart in today's emails... and being a trusting type of chap (!) I think genuine. We'll see.
And again James, thanks for pointing out the timescale question.
Simon.
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« on: February 17, 2015, 12:11:26 PM »
Thanks James... will look into this..
Simon
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« on: February 17, 2015, 11:30:26 AM »
Coronation St has nothing on this...
Today's development a shock... as my deposit still not returned. Wrote abrupt email saying "Give it back ASAP".... and have now had 3 very apologetic emails explaining that his business was caught in the middle with an owner who didn't want to sell etc etc - and that the sale would now go ahead despite the owner's reluctance because he didn't need the negative publicity. Wow - a different person.
Anyways, I'm told (!) that the V5 should appear relatively quickly, and am hoping for an early March delivery when back from our hols.
Buy hey... there's still tomorrow... plenty of time for more cock-ups...
Off on my hols....
Simon
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« on: February 17, 2015, 08:37:05 AM »
Tom... suspect more similarities between the Italian g/f and their motorbikes - running costs! You're prob 'well shot of'!
Being tight I sought out and married a Yorkshire lass - very cheap to run. Love her even after 28 yrs / wouldn't swap for all the world tbh... seems to be a common thread on here, ie how tolerant our better halves are!
S
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« on: February 17, 2015, 08:07:07 AM »
Hah! Good point Ash, 400F or moped!!! Point is, my growing 'toy box' was always destined to have both..and the SS50 was a "I want that one" versus no specific 400F in my sights at that time.
I have indeed sought out a SS50 forum... basically inactive.
There appears to be another minter SS50 on ebay at £3500; it's been there a while: I might fish @ a lower offer after my imminent 2 week hol. (No Internet during this time... yay!)
Funny old thing; I was so nearly swayed to a Fizzy last month... there was a nice looking Popsical Purple one on ebay @ the same time. So.. I joined the Fizzy Forum, and went straight to the introductions, explaining my age (!), how I was a basic Honda man... had had a SS50 @ 16 and got bored at being at the back of the pack! Ended with me saying I was preparing to be converted etc.
Not one bloody reply... miserable tw*ts.
On the plus side it helped make my mind up... and likely I'll stay a Honda dinosaur.
Simon
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« on: February 17, 2015, 06:28:25 AM »
Have had further thoughts on this...
Approx 2 yrs ago I saw this same SS50 on ebay at a buy-it-now price; it was one of a stable of restored mopeds. (Gilera, KTM... etc). The price was silly; £4500 or something. I did some research / sums & wrote that I was considering a 400F for £2500, but would prefer the moped if I could have it for this money... which I calculated was fair given the SS50 market. He declined, I said 'no worries' & wished him well on the sale.
Fast forward to now... same moped, same description... still another mint 'other' moped along side it. Ie, in 2 yrs it hasn't sold. So... my guess is the seller is not prepared to let it go at substantially less than what it has cost him. He can't admit to this given the no-reserve auction, and so had to come up with an alternate excuse.
Bottom line....I reckon we'll see it again in the future.
Simon
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« on: February 17, 2015, 06:14:18 AM »
John,
Joking aside wishing your missus a speedy recovery...
Simon
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« on: February 16, 2015, 10:07:52 PM »
Er John, bit of advice here... don't bloody excel too much in the kitchen; it'll be your downfall. Suggest burned toast on dirty plates, or congealed egg + cold chips ... whatever it takes...
Honestly, the "look at my drip trays guys!" will come back to haunt you!
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« on: February 16, 2015, 06:39:16 PM »
Aye carrumba,
No denying... beautiful. Very similar to the Griso, a little confused why they would offer 2 models so similar.
The Italians do seem to have a knack for 'wow' styling.
Nice one Mick,
Simon
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« on: February 16, 2015, 06:14:48 PM »
Thanks guys...
Julie, my problem is I live & work abroad... and to do anything involving the law would be a non-starter. (and more to the point, why give myself the stress, its only a bike) I do though think you might be right as to his modus operandi - interesting. Whilst I'd like to give him hell / a few sleepless nights.... that would assume he's a caring human being. Somehow, I think he's seasoned in such behaviour & so unlikely gives a sh*t! And as Peter points out, I've not lost out financially.
Very glad to read he'll have to pay ebay regardless... 15% is it?... a tidy sum as you say Peter. I too saw the previous negative feedbacks.... and just hope ebay give me enough character spaces to fully 'do my worst'. And thanks Bryan, will stick to facts rather than being emotive.
I'll wait until the deposit is back in my bank, and then complain to ebay / write a few choice words for his future clients to see.
Ho hum...
Simon
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