Steve_M Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) Long back story cut short. I started stripping my VFR down a couple of years ago when we moved house, expecting to have time to make it roadworthy. Unfortunately seriously underestimating just how much work was needed on the house meant I just don?t have any time to work on it. Pre-strip down it was a good runner but wouldn’t pass an MoT due to leaking forks, leaking oil pipes and a previously notified leaking rocker cover. Cosmetically it was also in pretty rough condition (I’m not really selling this well am I). I’m looking for £400 for spares or repair, collect from near Brampton, Cumbria. I’ll post photos when I get opportunity Edited May 15, 2022 by Steve_M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Might be interested. How soon did you want it moved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, goat said: Might be interested. How soon did you want it moved? It’s not in my way, (it’s been where it is this long, a bit longer won’t hurt) so to suit you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgrump Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Hi, also might be tempted, again would like to see some photo's, and earliest I could pick up would be 18th June!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 This is the bike just before I removed the front wheel and fork legs. I’ve started dismantling under the fuel tank - the coils are loose, but that’s pretty well as far as I’ve got. i’ll post photos of the bike pre-dissembling, from a couple of years ago. They’re probably flattering as the bodywork has numerous scratches and cracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 I think I have the standard screen as well as the double bubble, but would need to confirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Well I'm out. Its just what I'm looking for but have got to be sensible and put the money towards house renovations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 47 minutes ago, goat said: Well I'm out. Its just what I'm looking for but have got to be sensible and put the money towards house renovations. Damn house renovation (the reason I need to sell). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 15 minutes ago, Steve_M said: Damn house renovation (the reason I need to sell). Tell me about it. We promised ourselves not to buy a fixed upper but still did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 hour ago, goat said: Tell me about it. We promised ourselves not to buy a fixed upper but still did Our retirement was supposed to be downsize house, upsize garden. Perhaps a small project (extension / redecorate type thing). The garden upsize certainly happened (from 70’s estate type house to 3 acres), the house is about the same size as our previous one and is a complete gut and renovate project. Aargh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old-codger Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 3 hours ago, goat said: Well I'm out. Its just what I'm looking for but have got to be sensible and put the money towards house renovations. You know this offer aint going to come up again any time soon so I say never look a gift horse in the mouth Goat. Go on you know you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) On 08/05/2022 at 19:01, oldgrump said: Hi, also might be tempted, again would like to see some photo's, and earliest I could pick up would be 18th June!!! I’m on holiday for a couple of weeks soon, so 18th June or after is no problem. Edited May 9, 2022 by Steve_M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgrump Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Hi @Steve_M, couple of quick question's what's the mileage, and are the fork legs pitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 9 hours ago, oldgrump said: Hi @Steve_M, couple of quick question's what's the mileage, and are the fork legs pitted? Mileage 49,000 miles (ish) I’ll need to check the fork legs when I get home this evening but I would assume yes as the fork seals need replacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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