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| Author: | wideride96 [ 30 Aug 2018 16:25 ] |
| Post subject: | Thoughts Please |
On the value, thanks https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-56-BUEL ... 1438.l2649 |
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| Author: | Nutah [ 30 Aug 2018 20:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thoughts Please |
Obvious point is it's a dealer so never going to be cheapest but condition & service history is the important bit looks tidy in the pics , but never buy without a test run & take a mate to view it an objective opinion is worth it's weight in gold give em the old "not everyones cup of tea crap " then make a cheeky offer  good luck whatever you decide 
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| Author: | Kiwi [ 30 Aug 2018 20:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thoughts Please |
Someone will probably pay that 5k...eventually. Most wouldn't touch it without a FS belt tensioner though. More 'in the know peeps' should be along soon but at 21k miles and only a few stamps in the maintenance log you'll need a full Maz service cos it'll be knackered. After the  service it'll be a brand new (ish) bike.
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| Author: | Kiwi [ 30 Aug 2018 20:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thoughts Please |
Nutah wrote: Obvious point is it's a dealer so never going to be cheapest but condition & service history is the important bit looks tidy in the pics , but never buy without a test run & take a mate to view it an objective opinion is worth it's weight in gold give em the old "not everyones cup of tea crap " then make a cheeky offer good luck whatever you decide  Good luck...It'll be a fun ride whatever happens 
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| Author: | ursus americanus [ 30 Aug 2018 23:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thoughts Please |
Looks to be a nice bike at the right money. Few extra bits - seat cowling, R&G wheel spindle protectors and aftermarket indicators. Kiwi is right, definitely factor in a Free Spirits belt tensioner. It would have had frame pucks as standard so you need to assume that they have been removed and aftermarket indicators fitted after a drop of some sort so look for any other damage. Yellow engine management light should go out on starting so there is a problem of some sort. Better read up on here how to read fault codes and identify what the issue is. I wouldn't trust a non Buell specialist to service it, they'll use the wrong oil and tighten everything to the wrong torque settings. Factor in a Maz 10,000 mile service at around a grand and you'll have a nice bike. Looks like a cheeky bid of £3500 to take it away as it is once you've determined that belt, bearings and bushes are okay and that you know why the EML is staying on. Good luck Steve |
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| Author: | wideride96 [ 31 Aug 2018 11:23 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thoughts Please |
Hi all, That's great info all, thanks. This is why I joined. Totally pointed out things I'm not aware of. The problem I have is I'm 250 miles away Thanks again Richard |
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| Author: | wideride96 [ 31 Aug 2018 11:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thoughts Please |
A bit further digging. Looks like thats a 5yr old video? or even 9? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSYMgGEKdqg |
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| Author: | wideride96 [ 01 Sep 2018 10:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thoughts Please |
wideride96 wrote: A bit further digging. Looks like thats a 5yr old video? or even 9? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSYMgGEKdqg Apologies mixed up on the postings to different groups. Ignore this post thanks |
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| Author: | wideride96 [ 01 Sep 2018 10:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thoughts Please |
ursus americanus wrote: Looks to be a nice bike at the right money. Few extra bits - seat cowling, R&G wheel spindle protectors and aftermarket indicators. Kiwi is right, definitely factor in a Free Spirits belt tensioner. It would have had frame pucks as standard so you need to assume that they have been removed and aftermarket indicators fitted after a drop of some sort so look for any other damage. Yellow engine management light should go out on starting so there is a problem of some sort. Better read up on here how to read fault codes and identify what the issue is. I wouldn't trust a non Buell specialist to service it, they'll use the wrong oil and tighten everything to the wrong torque settings. Factor in a Maz 10,000 mile service at around a grand and you'll have a nice bike. Looks like a cheeky bid of £3500 to take it away as it is once you've determined that belt, bearings and bushes are okay and that you know why the EML is staying on. Good luck Steve Is that not the low fuel light ? |
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| Author: | Nutah [ 01 Sep 2018 11:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thoughts Please |
yes it is ,the yellow one |
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| Author: | ursus americanus [ 02 Sep 2018 20:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thoughts Please |
wideride96 wrote: ursus americanus wrote: Looks to be a nice bike at the right money. Few extra bits - seat cowling, R&G wheel spindle protectors and aftermarket indicators. Kiwi is right, definitely factor in a Free Spirits belt tensioner. It would have had frame pucks as standard so you need to assume that they have been removed and aftermarket indicators fitted after a drop of some sort so look for any other damage. Yellow engine management light should go out on starting so there is a problem of some sort. Better read up on here how to read fault codes and identify what the issue is. I wouldn't trust a non Buell specialist to service it, they'll use the wrong oil and tighten everything to the wrong torque settings. Factor in a Maz 10,000 mile service at around a grand and you'll have a nice bike. Looks like a cheeky bid of £3500 to take it away as it is once you've determined that belt, bearings and bushes are okay and that you know why the EML is staying on. Good luck Steve Is that not the low fuel light ? You know what? It is  Should have gone to Specsavers  Steve |
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| Author: | barney [ 03 Sep 2018 01:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thoughts Please |
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