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Old 15-01-2006 | 09:00 PM
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The time has come unfortunetly

I've deffo made my mind up [I think]

I'm gonna sell up my RST and buy a Fast Road 205 GTi [for eveyday use + track days] hopefully Mi powered and buy a sports bike [Probably Yam R6].

I've been umming and aaring for about a year now [and even put the RS up for sale in the past but backed out of a deal].....but I've finally decided to sell up.

Reason is I've ended up building a car which is too mint to use every day I'm always too busy to use it and I'm sick of smoking round in a runabout day-to-day....I want something quick for everyday use and the RS is too good

+ my house mates all have sports bikes and are away evey weekend in the summer on them.

I'll probably be back in the future [maybe in a few years] but in something cosworth powered

Just wanted to get that off my chest...
Old 15-01-2006 | 09:04 PM
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Don't blame you tbh.
Old 15-01-2006 | 09:08 PM
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You can have much more fun on two wheels these days
Old 17-01-2006 | 06:58 PM
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Dont do it John!!!!!!
Old 17-01-2006 | 06:59 PM
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I've just mailed you on your ebay add LOL

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Old 17-01-2006 | 07:00 PM
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If it's what you really want mate then go for it.
Old 17-01-2006 | 07:25 PM
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Shame you gotta do it mate, but fair play to you, hope you get a good pug!
Old 17-01-2006 | 07:26 PM
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fair play mate..

got a link??
Old 17-01-2006 | 07:32 PM
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Have to say, im REALLY liking the Pug 205 Mi16 conversions at the moment, although i wouldnt sell my cossie for one, i would deffo have one to run around in every day.
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Forgot I posted this

Been out looking at Bikes today

Gets bloody expensive when you add it all up!!

Bike
helmet
Leathers
Boots
Gloves
Back Protector!!

Ah well
Old 22-01-2006 | 06:57 PM
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See her on ebay John. Lovely motor through and through.
Old 22-01-2006 | 07:00 PM
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good luck with the bikes.

Shame about the car.
Old 22-01-2006 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by John Laverick
Forgot I posted this

Been out looking at Bikes today

Gets bloody expensive when you add it all up!!

Bike
helmet
Leathers
Boots
Gloves
Back Protector!!

Ah well
It's an expensive hobby but I can promise ya it's worth every penny (when spring arrives )
Old 22-01-2006 | 07:55 PM
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john can i buy my brakes back first please

you dont need them on to get the cash and ive got a set of BRAND NEW erst uprated discs neevr used

i SOOOO regret selling the brakes and wish i never
Old 22-01-2006 | 08:07 PM
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john do it i did last year fook cars
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good luck in whatever u decide, but....buying a fast road pug for everyday use and track day!. pray its reliable. should get a cheap runaround for everyday
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I am seriously looking forward to getting a bike


Going to get myself a ZX6R like this:




Ginge...you seriously want the brakes back? Maybe able to sort something out if it doesn't sell on E-bay this time round.
Old 22-01-2006 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by John Laverick
I am seriously looking forward to getting a bike


Going to get myself a ZX6R like this:




Ginge...you seriously want the brakes back? Maybe able to sort something out if it doesn't sell on E-bay this time round.










fook that old nacker get the later one i made that mistake heres mine
Old 22-01-2006 | 08:47 PM
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I can't stretch to one Gus otherwise I would...the 636 is a gorgeous shape.
Old 22-01-2006 | 08:47 PM
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john tell me the price and we will see


fuck what its like on ebay,,,,,,, actually whats the ebay link

i remeber seeing the pics when danny bought it,,,,,,,,,,,, thats 2 nice erst's for sale,,,,,, life aint fair

serious about the brakes to price pending
Old 22-01-2006 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by John Laverick
I can't stretch to one Gus otherwise I would...the 636 is a gorgeous shape.
oh ypu can my mate bought a 53 plate of ebay for £3200 bargains are there oh and mine is v quick for a 600
Old 22-01-2006 | 08:53 PM
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Ginge....I'll have a think about a price for the brakes. What did I pay for them? Can you remember?

Gus....I've seen a couple of decent J2's for about £2200 so were talking an extra grand which I can't afford. I think for a first bike the J2 should be ok

I'm looking at:

£750 insurance
£250 Helmet
£500 leathers
£100 Boots
£80 Gloves
£80 Back Protector
£500 Licence

Soon adds up!!
Old 22-01-2006 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by John Laverick
Ginge....I'll have a think about a price for the brakes. What did I pay for them? Can you remember?
i remeber the missus took the cash for em and spent it on a fucking bag


i also know i paied more for em than i sold em for,,,,,,,,,,, think it was around the 500 quid mark,,,,,,, brand new and never used,,,,,,,,, cost me 50 quid in fuel to collect em to sell to you


so i recon there worth 20 quid each side
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ZX6R G/J models are great bikes

Far better road bikes than then new B/C models as they are far less extreme

I'd stick with your original R6 plan myself though

I'd take an R6 over a ZX6RG or J anyday
Old 22-01-2006 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by gurnE
ZX6R G/J models are great bikes

Far better road bikes than then new B/C models as they are far less extreme

I'd stick with your original R6 plan myself though

I'd take an R6 over a ZX6RG or J anyday
Yeah R6 is the other option also ...... but they seem to hold there money Very Very well. Don't really see many droppin gunder the £2500 mark. All depends on what the car sells for [if it even sells ]
Old 22-01-2006 | 09:15 PM
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stick up a ebay link then i can see if oit will sell,,,,,,,, have you tried PMing shings,,,,,,,, i heard hes looking for a erst


and the price for the brakes please
Old 22-01-2006 | 09:20 PM
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Can just see your dad hanging onto the back of that bike on a track day John
Old 22-01-2006 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by NUTS RuS
Can just see your dad hanging onto the back of that bike on a track day John

hahaha he won't be going anywhere near it!! [Although I always ride his ]
Old 23-01-2006 | 08:21 PM
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Ya mad Jon, up to you though! Good luck buddy
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