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Got me another W650
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Got me another W650
Sold me last W650 to fund the purchase of a LeMans, which I also sold earlier this year The Lemon was okay but not really my sort of machine:
The W650 is a really sweet little bike and I miss her
After hunting around for a while I finally found a cheap (first model) W650, at a dealers of all places, and have bought it via t'internet..... it even had a topbox fitted, it's bog standard and was owned by an old chap - even older than me!
It's a 1 x owner bike with 11,000 miles, but has spent some time outside and it needs some tlc I'm not gonna keep this one standard so it's just what I want.
To get a good deal with it delivered, I told the dealer I was in no rush, so long as I got it before Nov - big mistake as I'm eager to get me hands on it now but not bad for £2500
The W650 is a really sweet little bike and I miss her
After hunting around for a while I finally found a cheap (first model) W650, at a dealers of all places, and have bought it via t'internet..... it even had a topbox fitted, it's bog standard and was owned by an old chap - even older than me!
It's a 1 x owner bike with 11,000 miles, but has spent some time outside and it needs some tlc I'm not gonna keep this one standard so it's just what I want.
To get a good deal with it delivered, I told the dealer I was in no rush, so long as I got it before Nov - big mistake as I'm eager to get me hands on it now but not bad for £2500
And on the 7th day... Zeds were created!
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
The dealer brought my W650 over this afternoon (3hr drive from Henfield, Sussex).
I only paid £2500, so didn't expect a minter - photo's always make them look better
He wheeled it out of the van - Scruffy as feck, but cosmetics not a priority in this case. He said it rides and runs great,
Started it up (has a new battery) and it was a bit noisy - as in ticking and tapping Ran pretty lumpy for first couple of minutes - not much fuel in tank and been sitting around for yonks. I put in half a can of fresh fuel.
Took it for a spin around the block and it was a bit vague handling wise and spitting and farting He then jumped on it and proceeded to cane it up the road "to clear its throat"
I jumped back on it for another spin round the block - not happy! Left it running and sat it on the centre stand to check wheel alignment....... oil was dripping from engine.
Asked for a full refund - paid by Credit Card, luckily he agreed after offering to fix the leaks - Ha Ha feckin' Ha!
So now lumbered with a new s/s exhaust system I bought in anticipation of my new toy Sometimes a bargain..... isn't
The dealer brought my W650 over this afternoon (3hr drive from Henfield, Sussex).
I only paid £2500, so didn't expect a minter - photo's always make them look better
He wheeled it out of the van - Scruffy as feck, but cosmetics not a priority in this case. He said it rides and runs great,
Started it up (has a new battery) and it was a bit noisy - as in ticking and tapping Ran pretty lumpy for first couple of minutes - not much fuel in tank and been sitting around for yonks. I put in half a can of fresh fuel.
Took it for a spin around the block and it was a bit vague handling wise and spitting and farting He then jumped on it and proceeded to cane it up the road "to clear its throat"
I jumped back on it for another spin round the block - not happy! Left it running and sat it on the centre stand to check wheel alignment....... oil was dripping from engine.
Asked for a full refund - paid by Credit Card, luckily he agreed after offering to fix the leaks - Ha Ha feckin' Ha!
So now lumbered with a new s/s exhaust system I bought in anticipation of my new toy Sometimes a bargain..... isn't
And on the 7th day... Zeds were created!
Now my little W650 has settled in for a week or so, I've cleaned her up and fitted a new rear tyre (TT100)...... it took all morning as the BT45 was tubless (fitted with a tube) and had welded itself to the nice alloy rim
Anyhow, tyre now on but broke me pump, so the front one can wait a bit.
Also fitted some s/s pipes which look similar to standard, but are lighter and a bit crisper sound!
This is my second W and they are really sweet rides. Forget your Rex's, this is what you want for regular riding
Anyhow, tyre now on but broke me pump, so the front one can wait a bit.
Also fitted some s/s pipes which look similar to standard, but are lighter and a bit crisper sound!
This is my second W and they are really sweet rides. Forget your Rex's, this is what you want for regular riding
And on the 7th day... Zeds were created!
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Let me neighbour have a spin on her - he always nagged me for getting rid of me other one! Anyhow, he came back smiling and cursing me...... he now wants one, quote: "if that was a girl, I'd marry her"
Also fitted a Dyna coil (green) which should give an extra 1hp, along with the Denso Iridium plugs
Also fitted a Dyna coil (green) which should give an extra 1hp, along with the Denso Iridium plugs
And on the 7th day... Zeds were created!
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