fastbob Posted April 9, 2019 Author Posted April 9, 2019 Part exchange out of the question with any of them? Tried to part ex for a clapped out sportster valued at £2700 and the dealer offered me £200 off . BUT... That's all irrelevant now because I've f******g SOLD IT !!! Quote
fastbob Posted April 9, 2019 Author Posted April 9, 2019 The future's bright , the future's orange . Quote
oldgrump Posted April 9, 2019 Posted April 9, 2019 Hi [mention]fastbob[/mention] , congratulation, hope you got close to your asking price in the long run. Quote
fastbob Posted April 9, 2019 Author Posted April 9, 2019 Hi @fastbob , congratulation, hope you got close to your asking price in the long run. I had to be realistic in the end . I got £2000 . When you consider that I paid £2700 for it 11 years ago I suppose that's not too bad . I think the original price in 1993 was £7500 by the way . Quote
Smithers Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 The future's bright , the future's orange . Is that you're new choice of steed? If that's the custom, they're a great bike, superb engine and easy to ride. Mine used to be a shiny black one Quote
fastbob Posted April 10, 2019 Author Posted April 10, 2019 The future's bright , the future's orange . Is that you're new choice of steed? If that's the custom, they're a great bike, superb engine and easy to ride. Mine used to be a shiny black one It's definitely not the custom or C model . That's a 2004 - 2006 XL 1200 R " Roadster ". After a lot of research I've narrowed my choice down to this exact model . Any buying advice ? Quote
skyrider Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 was it the guy who was interested in the first place that bought it Quote
Smithers Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 The future's bright , the future's orange . Is that you're new choice of steed? If that's the custom, they're a great bike, superb engine and easy to ride. Mine used to be a shiny black one It's definitely not the custom or C model . That's a 2004 - 2006 XL 1200 R " Roadster ". After a lot of research I've narrowed my choice down to this exact model . Any buying advice ? I can't offer any useful advise except if it fits and you like it, go for it. I see there's 2 front discs? That's a bonus. I had the sporty and FXDB which only had one disc. Very scary until you got used to it. Nice looking bike though Quote
fastbob Posted April 10, 2019 Author Posted April 10, 2019 was it the guy who was interested in the first place that bought it It was . This guy had the M model GSXR 1100 in the past and currently rides GSX1400R so I feel sure that it's going to a good home . Also , I have found a very good Sportster on eBay that didn't sell at £4200 and I have contacted the seller who is in no hurry to re advertise so who knows .....? Quote
Tango Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 was it the guy who was interested in the first place that bought it It was . This guy had the M model GSXR 1100 in the past and currently rides GSX1400R so I feel sure that it's going to a good home . Also , I have found a very good Sportster on eBay that didn't sell at £4200 and I have contacted the seller who is in no hurry to re advertise so who knows .....? You'll have to change your username though..... Quote
Tango Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 BTW....congrats on finally selling your bike, Bob.....it's always nicer if you feel that it's going to a good home.... Quote
fastbob Posted April 10, 2019 Author Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) was it the guy who was interested in the first place that bought it It was . This guy had the M model GSXR 1100 in the past and currently rides GSX1400R so I feel sure that it's going to a good home . Also , I have found a very good Sportster on eBay that didn't sell at £4200 and I have contacted the seller who is in no hurry to re advertise so who knows .....? You'll have to change your username though..... The thought has crossed my mind but this particular model of Sportster isn't exactly slow . Anyway I since my Speed Awareness Course I have been rehabilitated as a model citizen . Edited April 10, 2019 by fastbob Quote
Tango Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 You'll have to change your username though..... The thought has crossed my mind but this particular model of Sportster isn't slow . Quote
fastbob Posted April 10, 2019 Author Posted April 10, 2019 This is the actual bike I'm after . It's the exact model I want . I'll have to ditch the forward controls and the exhaust wrap but the price is right. Quote
fastbob Posted April 11, 2019 Author Posted April 11, 2019 Sitting here chewing my nails and trying to fend off a sinking feeling . My buyer arranged to come over at 18:30 with the deposit but there's no sign and no response to my texts . Absolute torture for someone like myself with Asperger's Syndrome who believes that things should happen just like people say they will . Quote
skyrider Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 hope the guy gets in touch and lets you know what's going on Quote
fastbob Posted April 11, 2019 Author Posted April 11, 2019 Bugger False alarm, one of the guys kids was assaulted and he was at the hospital. What a world we live in ! Quote
skyrider Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 that's not great but you are still in with a chance of a sale then Quote
fastbob Posted April 11, 2019 Author Posted April 11, 2019 Phew, is it still on for tonight then -? Sunday. Quote
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