WTB: Honda VTR1000 SP2

[heathen]

Hi all, anyone out there have or know of a Honda VTR1000 SP2 or newer for sale?? Feel free to flick me an email....cheers. :scooter:

[oldguy]

They are hard to come by, Ive been looking myself, theirs a couple of SP1s on trademe, there was an RVT as well but I see that auction has closed, don't think it even got a bid.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=102463498&key=678267


http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=102226788&key=678267

[Pancakes]

I know someone that has one, has just spent nearly 2 g's on an internal overhaul and then bought a new car and might sell the bike and get a new one next summer. I'll let him know there's people looking.

[heathen]

Hi "Oldguy", yeah they don't seem to come up too often, that SP1 on TM looks really tidy but I would prefer the SP2..There are plenty about in the States and with the current exchange rate it could be worth shipping a couple back, still a hassle though.

Hi "Pancakes" that would be great if you could let him know, although I'm a fussy buyer and would be a little concerned that it needed work on the internals. Honda usually go forever.. :o)

[James Deuce]

It's not unknown for the SP range to develop gearbox faults, particularly 2nd gear.

If you do import from the US, don't forget to get a left dipping headlight replacement.

[Pancakes]

Hi "Pancakes" that would be great if you could let him know, although I'm a fussy buyer and would be a little concerned that it needed work on the internals. Honda usually go forever.. :o)

It wasn't broken, just getting the cam chain's done and go the tensioners and almost everything else that can possibly wear in there done while it was open, he loves it. Just don't think he figured on his dream car landing in the country quite so soon. Will let him know Monday, it's pretty tidy, Yoshi pipes, the screen was a bit faded so he replaced that when he first got it. Will get back to you guys then.

[limbimtimwim]

It wasn't broken, just getting the cam chain's done and go the tensioners and almost everything else that can possibly wear in there done while it was open, he loves it. The SP1 and SP2 don't have cam chains, so I would guess no tensioners either.

If your friend did indeed pay for cam chains being checked, they have been ripped off.

However, the regular Honda VTR1000 has camchains and suchlike, you sure your friend does not have one of those?

[Pancakes]

Could well be, I'm not super hot with bike models etc.

[heathen]

bump bump bump

[limbimtimwim]

I know someone who will import one for you if you want...?

[ambler]

I could have a crack at exporting one if you like - never done it yet though.

[Pancakes]

it's a normal one, may be for sale soon.

[heathen]

Sorry not really interested in a VTR, only an SP2 or a Ducati 999 BP...
999 prices are startin to fall fast now the 1098 is out...

[heathen]

Thanks for all the input guys, have just purchased and it should arrive in a week or so...cheers....suppose I'd better buy a helmet...:yes:

[limbimtimwim]

What'd you get in the end?

[heathen]

I got offered an '04 Ducati 999 BP, 4000km, as new cond, for a price I couldn't refuse...it should arrive from the deep south this time next week, hopefully still in unmarked condition....
It's funny really, when the 999 was first released I hated the design and thought the lead designer should have been shot but over the last few years the look has grown on me like a wort.....It will be my first Duke so I'll be interested to see how the reliability it is..

[limbimtimwim]

Sweet! Is it black? (they should be black :) )

[heathen]

Funny you say that, I really would have prefered a 999 in black but I could only find one for sale, it was a 999s and priced too high, also i wanted a Bi Posta and it was a mono....so beggars can't be choosers...fire engine red will have to do...:scooter: