John, my apologies. i've just re-read the article (link below), and it looks like the order is with Ducati coventry. I missed the fact the second quote was from them and not Glasgow.
Yep "One customer put his deposit down over a year ago – before anyone had even seen the bike – and he will be getting the first bike in the UK."
Mood: Finally gotten over the 748R getting stolen thing. Actually, no i haven't !
So Selfish me, who is going to be trading in an st4s for one. I'm thinking there might be a few of those around once the new multi turns up. That will do me for a bit of continental riding.
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I think I will be Keith. 04 St4S ABS in senna colours, with lots of kit, and a few miles too (~38k).
I'm tempted to keep it incase I don't like the 1200, but it has to go. I've yet to speak to the dealer to get their tradein price, and do have a guy from work interested to hear what they have to say. Give me a pm if you wish and I'll keep you posted if you really are interested.
Mood: Finally gotten over the 748R getting stolen thing. Actually, no i haven't !
A senna coloured version would interest me . Mileage is a little bit of a concern to take to Italy fully loaded with wifey. I had a senna version until last year and sold it to monty's mate instead of selling my 998s. I actually sold the wrong bike and regret it now and have just sold the 998 anyway . I will keep a look out for it Thanks keith
Well chaps, I know where the world's best 'previously cherished' example resides. In fact, the way this machine has been looked after borders on the perverted. As of today, she has sneaked past 58, 800 miles but looks as if it's a tenth of that. Paintwork refreshed last year. Never needed rockers because the owner knows how to start engines carefully. Over two supertanker loads of Shell Ultra 4 have passed through her crankcases since new in May 2003. We don't like dirty oil do we? She does not use any discernable amount of oil and not much petrol either.
Nelly has serviced her religously since nearly new and I'm sure will endorse her if you want a 2nd opinion. MS1200 lust forces reluctant sale.