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anyone have a spare bike or know of one for sale ?

Discussion in 'Main Forum' started by BlackHornet, Jun 11, 2013.

  1. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    A friend of a friend is over from OZ and would like to have a bike while over here. Hiring a bike is stupid money so i have suggested he either buys a bike and then sells it or hires one.

    So does anyone either have a bike they would hire out or sell? ideally looking for something that will be good for touring. He currently has a VTR 800

    he has even said he will do a bike swap so if anyone is planning on visiting OZ he will sort you out with his bike :thumbsup:

    i will most likely get him out on one of my bikes for a local run and can sort out meeting him but i have know my friend since she was born and this guy has known their family since well back in the day when wheels were still made of stone. :D
     
    BlackHornet, Jun 11, 2013
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  2. Garya

    Garya World Superbike +

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    they may have a prob with insurance if they borrow a bike
    Nikkis sister came over from Oz and couldn't go on her dads insurance due to astranomical cost
     
    Garya, Jun 11, 2013
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  3. Russell

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    You can get short term or pay as you go insurance...don't know how much it would cost though...when I was learning to ride I bought a 125 off 1066 training with a guaranteed sell back price once I had passed, from memory they have bigger bikes such as Honda transalps that would be OK for touring, might be worth asking them.
     
    Russell, Jun 11, 2013
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  4. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    insurance will be sorted. it's no more difficult than on a hire car.
     
    BlackHornet, Jun 11, 2013
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  5. hoppielimp

    hoppielimp Fair Weather Rider +

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    hoppielimp, Jun 11, 2013
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  6. Skortchio

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    I can think of one, damn site more enjoyable than an ER6 too ;)
     
    Skortchio, Jun 14, 2013
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  7. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    not great for touring but not a bad idea. when in britian ride a british bike :thumbsup:
     
    BlackHornet, Jun 14, 2013
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  8. Skortchio

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    It's the most versatile engine configuration available, has an upright and relaxed riding position with average seat height and isn't hindered by luggage because it's not got a piddly little 50bhp power output.

    The only possible negative that I can see is lack of a screen but you could buy one of those.

    And yes, it's definitely part of the experience :D
     
    Skortchio, Jun 14, 2013
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  9. BlackHornet

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    dont worry Dave i will suggest it to him :thumbsup:
     
    BlackHornet, Jun 14, 2013
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  10. Les

    Les British Superbike +

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    Just don't mention cricket.
     
    Les, Jun 14, 2013
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  11. BlackHornet

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    it's ok he was a Brit till he either emmergated or got convicted and deported :rolleyes:
     
    BlackHornet, Jun 14, 2013
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  12. JimG

    JimG British Superbike +

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    Ah, but is there somewhere for him to put his didgeridoo?
     
    JimG, Jun 14, 2013
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  13. Skortchio

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    I found it most comfortable to lash it to my leg and tuck the end in my boot myself :p
     
    Skortchio, Jun 14, 2013
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  14. JimG

    JimG British Superbike +

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    Huh, still wearing those thigh length boots are you? :laugh:
     
    JimG, Jun 14, 2013
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  15. Skortchio

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    Knee high ;)
     
    Skortchio, Jun 14, 2013
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