Wtb tl1000r

[imdying]

Oh and i can do you a great deal on a set of Carrozzerias

Wait, what? You're selling those lovely wheels?

[98tls]

Wait, what? You're selling those lovely wheels?

Na mate,never,was just going to put him on to SK.

[breakaway]

Would you buy a bike with no WOF? Like I said, it looks in great shape but still. Would you be offended if someone sais.. I will buy it but you need to WOF if first?

I did once. Bike seemed to have a few 'small' issues. Decided to take it to my WoF guy who failed it on a multitude of things which I had never even thought of before. Keep in mind that a WoF merely makes sure the bike is roadworthy during time of inspection. Usually WoFs don't count for shit anyway. I've passed a wof despite having told the inspector I feel pulsing in the front end. It's not the be all end all.

If you're mechanically good, a lengthy (15 min +) test ride will tell you everything you need to know. Do: Slow speed, fast speed, light braking, hard braking, hard acceleration, all that shit. Look for things like back brake not working well. Often on front-heavy sport bikes (ala all of them) the rear brake is ignored up until the point the pistons seize up. If you're not mechanically minded, make some mechanically minded friends.

I've also had a scenario where I was selling a bike and an out of town buyer wanted it inspected by a stealership. So I complied, took the bike into the shop. The guy literally glanced at the bike for about 30 seconds, and said "All done". Probably charged the buyer $70 for the 'pre sale inspection' too.

DON'T TRUST ANYONE regarding the condition of a bike. Especially dealership. Unless you have a friend you can trust.

[Fuzzyduck]

Alrighty,

Minor update on the TL. I went out to see it on Saturday and it was dirty. Nothing too bad just standard road use dirt on the wheels and chain guard and standard fairing splashes. Now then, if I knew that in one week a guy was coming round to have a look and potentially drop 8 grand in your lap, I would at the very least run a damp cloth over it.

Plus, and this is the major flaw, both end cans have wacking great dents in em like someone has given each one a kick. As you are plenty aware, the end cans finish off the bikes look and I am just not happy about them both having dents. According to the owner, the reason for the low price is because of the dented tins but in the pictures on trademe they are not dented and there is no mention of them at all. He reckons they were smacked when he left the bike in a mall car park to go do some shopping. The crash bungs are not scuffed, the wing mirrors and levers are fine so it does not look like its been dropped so maybe someone did give them a smack.

Also, no rego and no WOF.

I am taking it out for a ride on Saturday before making a final decision. I have the cash now so can conceivably own it this weekend. Just not sure. This is all screaming walk away because I know that everytime I look at the dented tins I will be disappointed.

balls.

[98tls]

Mate dented cans would be the least of my concerns as would some dirt.Would be more bothered with how it runs,how bad the suspension is if OEM still,swingarm bearings,head bearings,chain and sprockets etc.You can pick up a set of cans for sfa.