Motorcycle and Scooter appreciation

That's interesting. Are the bolts magnetized or something?

I presume so as there's 5 bolts for the rear sprocket and the manual says:

'Hall effect sensor with square wave output, 5 pulses every revolution power 11-12V (across pins 1 and 3) sensor signal is low when the sensor is facing the screw head (across pins 2 and 3)'

Yeah that makes a lot of sense since they're not using allen bolts out back.

Are you looking into getting an RSV as well?

We should all buy RSVs. Look at the swingarm on that thing. Hubba...

Yeah, got my eyes on this one, only issue is the MOT mileage online doesn't match the ad. It's a well known issue with the gen 2's that the clocks can easily be reset when disconnecting the battery so am struggling to understand how you find out the genuine figure. Gov.uk says 2,117 miles so think this is a question for the dealer.

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That is very nice indeed. They really have aged well.

Well, dealer says it's on 16k, which is more believable than the 2k MOT listing. Also says it's got a full history with one owner to account for, so I'd personally go and have a gander.

@Jung Don't start. It's the frame that does it for me; and I can't believe it's from 2003, cos it makes a lot of new bikes look like they were shat out by a Micheal bay with a boner.

Also doesn't help I want something that would make my lungs collapse for next year. So many choices, so little a bank account number.

full history with one owner

This is what's getting my attention, and the fact they've put some good quality upgrades and it looks mint.

shat out by a Micheal bay with a boner

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I really want to buy this

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F253884451923

But it’s about 300 quid more than I really want to spend max. Is mint condition though. These likely to hold value now? They were only made for a couple of years and seem to have a bit of a following.

Getting £200 off if they think you're serious could be a possibility what with winter around the corner? Seems like a fairly good deal considering the low mileage, the hardest decision would be could you leave such a minter parked out in the street ;)

What @jambon said. Red sports bike. London. Sleep deprivation.

The 600 comes in silver, better?

I was planning on getting one with about 20k miles on for about 2000/2100 but for the extra 4 or 5 hundred is it worth 15k less miles?
I know the street parking and tea leaves situation is a downer but it is a weekend bike so red sports bike ticks some hardcore boxes for me...
Also the fact its something a little different from all the CBRs and GSXRs you see every day. and British. I do like

That said...

https://www.gumtree.com/p/triumph-motorbikes/triumph-daytona-650-2005/1314550115

Its yellow but seems a banging price

but for the extra 4 or 5 hundred is it worth 15k less miles?

If they're genuine, yes.

Assuming you put 2-3k on each year, if you sell in a few years you'll be selling a ~15k bike rather than a 30k one. My guess is that difference will be worth £400, or if not will at least make it much easier to sell.

Fair, I think the yellow one above would be a good compromise. Its only 1900 rather than 2600 and still only has 14k miles

Toying with binning off the motorbike and getting a 250 Xmax scooter but the insurance quotes are a bit extreme- Carole Nash £500 for third party only with nine years ncd and had a license for 26 years, they wouldn’t even offer tpft or fully comp or Bennett’s £650 for tpft on a £3k scooter.

Does sound a bit excessive. Have you tried a quote for something like the SH300 to see how it compares. Maybe the Xmax has a bad rep. The SH300 is possibly a better scooter anyway, less macho but seriously well set up for city riding.

Probably because all the knobhead thieves pinch them and use them to mug people at knife point

Which would explain the theft part of TPFT, but he's talking about TP only at £500.

True they are popular with the scum bags though.

@Jung You ever ridden an RSV4?, because I had a quick go on someone's over here and sweet rapping Jesus, I think I'm finished....

@jambon You seen this yet?

No hadn't seen that. After looking pretty intensely for a few days, as expected, seems you can get more for your money buying privately. Part of this is an exercise to improve my credit rating, albeit a fun one, so think I'm destined to buy from a dealer.

Pretty set on a RSV1000R Factory, I'm enough of a tart for it to eventually annoy me if it hasn't got the forged wheels and Ohlins.

Part of this is an exercise to improve my credit rating

This, my good man, I totally understand and resonates with me.

I've been digging more into the RSV series, and what a fucking bike. They have such a cult following and don't seem to have anyone that really wants to abandons them with ease. You should. Yes you totally should.
Also, I want.

I really, really want one. I've sat on one and rode it slowly around the block. The 17 and up with all the updated autoblipper / traction control bollocks and 190hp. They were flogging last years R models brand spanking new for USD13500! Alas you have to add the CA tax and nonsense on top which took it up to 15 something. Then I'd need a new exhaust and computer. Just don't have the discretionary play money these days...boo.

They are so beautifully put together.

ps Jambon. I love a bit of Gold bling as much as the next man but they do need servicing way more than regular OEM kit. The forks blow oil seals a more regularly - budget for a rebuild if you want them in tip top shape, it's pretty cheap. Or do it yourself.

Lighter wheels are ALWAYS worth having.