| Hi Skidlids. I believe in my mind it was the right time for the bike to go due to the age & milage, when in reality this wasn't the case. Not that I am still harbouring about the whole ordeal, but my one wish would be to turn back the clocks and do things somewhat differently - this being not to think so much about the value, more of the enjoyment that I've missed, which is defo worth 100 fold more for me. However, still a little shocked that the value of my previous duke that I flogged wasn't really too far off from todays prices - 4 years on! What a muppet. Not to worry - tomorrow is a new day!
JHP recommended doing the valves when I change the belts (?!?!) - alledgedly the norm for the 748r's on it's first major service? It's only done 3.5k on the clock! However, from looking at the spec list, it appears to be someone tuned inc with a 853 (890 JHP) conversion. A little shocked to hear that the full first major service was £700+vat from JHP, whilst RP indicated £400 inc VAT (+belts) - seems rediculously dear, but perhaps this is typical prices to expect - I have no clue.
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Hi Col, live in the North Springfield area within Chelmsford - 30 seconds away from Legoland (Beaulieu Park). Back in Jersey now, but back in the UK sometime in Feb, may be next week or the week after. Am normally back Friday evening then leave the UK early Monday morning.  |