Your view on better value please?

[Burchy]

I know that bike has been in BK for a LONG time.  They had two similar ones and spent time swapping panels etc to make one good one out of them.

I'd like to know if that is the one that had the bevel box "go" when Debs had it

[doebag]

I know that bike has been in BK for a LONG time.  They had two similar ones and spent time swapping panels etc to make one good one out of them.

I'd like to know if that is the one that had the bevel box "go" when Debs had it

Yes, back in 2013, I think it was baby No 1

See here
http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=2987.0

[Lonewolf]

My memory is better than I thought


I've no idea how much the bike is at BK but if the frame has previously cracked, competently welded or otherwise, I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.

[shaggs147]

My memory is better than I thought


I've no idea how much the bike is at BK but if the frame has previously cracked, competently welded or otherwise, I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.

I thought Debs bought a replacement frame for it? I'm sure it'll be fine, it had a good service history and was well cared for.

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[O.C.]

I imagine handy Andy is now unsettled about his purchase following previous comments   

[Burchy]

@Handy Andy.  Just speak to Ross or Pete and ask them for the full details.  They will tell all, I have no doubt.

[Lonewolf]

From Debs linked thread it's unclear how it was remedied. Her last post suggested she'd tied it with cable ties.
I'm sure BK will be able to confirm whether it's had a new frame or whether it's had a repair carried out. In either case for piece of mind I'd want to know if I was considering buying it.

[shaggs147]

From Debs linked thread it's unclear how it was remedied. Her last post suggested she'd tied it with cable ties.
I'm sure BK will be able to confirm whether it's had a new frame or whether it's had a repair carried out. In either case for piece of mind I'd want to know if I was considering buying it.

Yes Richard.. All done.. BK said the Rear Subframe I had bought off ebay looked almost new, even though it was from a A8F 2008 model.. Just now need to spend all weekend re connecting all my extras on better earth points..


This was from one of her posts, so it sounds like a good result.... the new owner can rest easy lol

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[Handy_Andy]

Thanks for all the detailed feedback. I'm fairly relaxed. if it had been a main part of the frame I'd have been a bit less so !

The bikes been reliably serviced at good intervals. If I was expecting perfection I should have had shallower pockets and a fatter wad!

Given a few of the nails that I've ridden in the past, I'm hopeful this one will meet my modest expectations. :-)

I'm very much into function rather than form so if it runs well and stops well I'll be a happy bunny.

[O.C.]

Debs was happily running the bike up until she bought a replacement    

[Lonewolf]

All's well that ends well then. 

[Longtom]

All cool then, Just enjoy it - they all come with a built-in smile factor...

[Rusty]

  A happy ending then !

[Handy_Andy]

I shall  let y'all know once I'm back in Lancashire!

BTW, does anyone know if the Halfords MOTO range of bike covers in XL will go over a GTR please? Strangely, they don't give dimensions on the cover or the website.  My man-cave extension isn't likely to get started until Spring and I will need to give it a bit more protection than my lean-to will offer it.

[Robbieben]

I shall  let y'all know once I'm back in Lancashire!

BTW, does anyone know if the Halfords MOTO range of bike covers in XL will go over a GTR please? Strangely, they don't give dimensions on the cover or the website.  My man-cave extension isn't likely to get started until Spring and I will need to give it a bit more protection than my lean-to will offer it.

I have the M&G waterproof cover for large tourers/adventure bikes, fits the GTR with luggage still attached. Good quality cover IMO.