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Old 17-Aug-2006, 11:35
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Not sure if I would buy another bike from him as he does gloss over minor problems, my advise is go over everything with a fine tooth comb and never trust a salesman

Of course, this is true of anyone, independant or official dealer!

I'd be more concerned about the backup I would get should something go wrong. We've had a few stories on here of people having issues after buying, so it's not like it doesn't happen.

My main concern would be about the time since the last service - belts can go "dry" if left in the same position and could mould round a tight run. This may lead to it jumping teeth at high revs ... instant engine death!

Unless it's something that you really, really want and can get it at a price where adding in the cost of a full service (~£600) still makes it worth having, I'd walk away.


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