Well it's finally happened..........
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Axe
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Yep
Getting excited now, a week to go till collection and I've started watching my 'long way round' dvds again.
But it's not an 1150 or grey
Tock.
Axe
Axe
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But what other Beemers are there?
I'm away from home this weekend, and the only photo I have is on my home pc. Also don't want to jinx it so will post the pic when I've had a call to say it's ready.
Fully expecting at least one person to shout out and say they used to own it as its fully loaded and has an 'abr' sticker on the screen. 7 previous registered keepers so I'm half expecting some horror stories but to be fair it's a bike I've wanted for so long I won't be upset.
Tock, tick, tick this waiting game makes it seem even longer till I pick it up...
Philwhiskeydrinker
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Lets hope Vader is not the last owner....
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Philwhiskeydrinker
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Yeah, what happened there?
Last I heard, it had been freshened up by Chad?
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Last I heard, it had been freshened up by Chad?
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Philwhiskeydrinker
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Nice one but check the details and paperwork when (or preferably before) you get the bike SBF are not unknown for spinning a yarn....
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Why is waiting so hard?
Phonecall from the dealer this morning, It's going to be 7-10 working days before I can collect
Axe
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What sort of stuff should I be looking for?
incorrect mileage, service history etc or something more devious?
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Philwhiskeydrinker
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A friend bought a bike there, they stated it had service history, past mots & receipts. Nothing was handed over when he collected the bike, he persued it for a while but eventually gave up although they did say they could get a new service book and stamp it up.
I have called in on occasion and they do have a good selection of bikes at a reasonable price (for a dealer) although quality of stock varies from mint to downright ropey and I certainly wouldn't buy a bike without personally checking it out along with associated paperwork
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I have called in on occasion and they do have a good selection of bikes at a reasonable price (for a dealer) although quality of stock varies from mint to downright ropey and I certainly wouldn't buy a bike without personally checking it out along with associated paperwork
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Axe
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Ah ok,
I went down an had a look at the bike last week and although it's not mint, it's what I'm happy with for a 14 year old bike.
I've already checked out the previous MOTs online and it seems to have a recurring issue with front fork seals (failed one year, weeping the next, so probably just wiped the stanchions and re moted it) but I'm aware of it so I'll keep an eye on it and get the warranty to handle it or just get them done myself.
I didn't check the service book whilst I was there but the sales guy read out the history to me over the phone, as long as the book has the 9 quoted stamps in when I pick it up I'll be happy.
Your right about the selection, I've never seen so many bikes in one room....
Price wise it's not the cheapest I could have had with that spec or mileage but for a dealer it's not a bad price at all.
Axe
I went down an had a look at the bike last week and although it's not mint, it's what I'm happy with for a 14 year old bike.
I've already checked out the previous MOTs online and it seems to have a recurring issue with front fork seals (failed one year, weeping the next, so probably just wiped the stanchions and re moted it) but I'm aware of it so I'll keep an eye on it and get the warranty to handle it or just get them done myself.
I didn't check the service book whilst I was there but the sales guy read out the history to me over the phone, as long as the book has the 9 quoted stamps in when I pick it up I'll be happy.
Your right about the selection, I've never seen so many bikes in one room....
Price wise it's not the cheapest I could have had with that spec or mileage but for a dealer it's not a bad price at all.
Axe
Cost effective, mpg, comfort, good for commuting bla bla bla that's all for the cagers. Bikes are about what you want and what floats your boat, even if it means it's a bit pricey, not practical or just doesn't make sense; you've seen the bike you want and went for it.
words of pure wisdom!!