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[megalite]

does anyone know the bike that is being sold on ebay? Its from peterborough. The guy says that it had been damaged and he repaired it. what does everyone think? is it safe to buy a bike that has been damaged?

[Carbon749]

My first bike was an accident damaged ZX6 that I bought damaged and I repaired.

It was purely cosmetic damage and ideal for a DIY repair.

I would buy an accident damaged bike if it was cosmetic only and I knew the exact damage. One way would be to speak to the owner of the bike at the time of the accident to confirm what type off accident it had been in and how badly damaged it was.

I've seen cosmetic damaged bikes for sale that when you look deaper have had major mechanical repairs done before they are sold as cosmetic only damaged bikes.

One thing to remember is that you will buy the bike cheap and it will always be a cheap bike .... and possibly difficult to sell in time to come.

[chris999]

still looking then !!!

i wouldn't go for it ..- but thats just me..
you could get alot of bike for the money...
if it makes your budget its got to be worth a look.

[Carbon749]

Just had a quick look at the Ad. Mentions front end damage.

I'd leave it alone, you can bet it has been repaired using 2nd hand parts that have been removed from other crashed bikes. Like I said, I'd be happy to buy a cheap bike that has been repaired with 2nd hand panels, tank etc .... but, not 2nd hand forks, wheels, brakes etc etc.

Also would expect the bike to be cheaper than that if it is a recorded write off.

I think there was an ad on here this morning for a 2004 749BP at £5,000 .... may make a better buy. £150 decal kit (fitted) and a few 2nd hand carbon goodies and you have a good straight Fila rep. Even better wait a few weeks and copy the latest 2006 WSB decals .... Fila is soooo last year

[Edited on 2-1-2006 by Carbon749]

[itexuk]

Damaged Bike was sold on E Bay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=45906627 95

[KeefyB]

Originally posted by megalite
does anyone know the bike that is being sold on ebay? Its from peterborough. The guy says that it had been damaged and he repaired it. what does everyone think? is it safe to buy a bike that has been damaged?

I live close to Peterborough but I have never seen the bike.A quick check of the sellers history reveals he is a bit of a dealer,...might be one of the local breakers?
Can go and look at it for you,if you like.

[chris999]

Originally posted by KeefyB

I live close to Peterborough but I have never seen the bike.A quick check of the sellers history reveals he is a bit of a dealer,...might be one of the local breakers?
Can go and look at it for you,if you like.

thats a great offer !!

[madmav]

I say Buy it mate ! take off all the broken bling!
Take engine, frame , and forks up to the master JHP

Get Jon to Jig it ( nice tweak on the headstock) then some nice ajustable tripples
then buy all the goodies off ebay ! and bobs ya uncle you get a well sorted bike mate!!! .. mav

[Edited on 2-1-2006 by madmav]

I think you may have missed the point Mav someone has already done that?!?!!?

[madmav]

yes dave so i can now see mate!
must be this flue