Potential newbie in Lancashire

[Handy_Andy]

Hi,

Registered with this group as I'm looking out for a tourer for next spring.

I thought I'd managed to  pick up a very tasty GTR1400 earlier this week but discovered it was a Fleabay scammer

So, If you see any adverts with this email address in it please don't get drawn in. ""Immaculate Condition GTR 1400,Contact us for more details and pictures at [email protected]""

I've been trying to get the scrote to disclose his paypal details or bank sort code and account number for a few days but he's not letting on.

Have reported it to Fleabay who have characteristically done sweet FA and the scammer's classified advert is still running on item number 263295250930,

So, in the meantime, if anyone knows of any good machines coming up for sale before next spring please keep me in mind?

Thanks

Andy

[beegee]

Very welcome here!

[PRD]

Welcome. You will love it when you get one.

[O.C.]

This one ? 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=263295250930&_sacat=0 


Welcome along,, the GTR is a great bike and you will enjoy it, there's plenty good advice available for you on here too     

[Robbieben]

Welcome, great bike, you won't be disappointed when you find the right one.

Loads of great information on here and a wealth of knowledge amongst the owners.

[PaulB]

Definitely a scammer.

Images have been lifted from here:

http://www.platinummotorcycles.co.uk/used-bikes/kawasaki-gtr1400-1400-1400gtr-abs-tourer-hook-201709089104783

which is a dealer in Hook, Hampshire.

Cheers

Paul B.

[cloudwalker]

Check out Orwell motorcycles in Ipswich. Rather fetching black model with around 13k on the clock. Sorry didn't look at the price as I was out on mine and definitely not looking to part with it. They deliver as well and are currently buying in stock so part exchange would be available. Good luck with the search, when you find one you won't regret it.

[Handy_Andy]

This one ? 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=263295250930&_sacat=0 


Welcome along,, the GTR is a great bike and you will enjoy it, there's plenty good advice available for you on here too     

Yes,

That's the one. Unusually for a scammer he seemed to know his onions and was answering all the routine questions very clearly. Soon went tits-up when negotiating payment method though.

Am looking forwards to eventually working out what's the best model and value to go for.

There seems to be a gulf between the A9F and the later 2010 series of models. Will do a bit more genning up over the weeks to come I think.

Thank you for the welcome!

[Handy_Andy]

Very welcome here!

Thanks!

[Handy_Andy]

Check out Orwell motorcycles in Ipswich. Rather fetching black model with around 13k on the clock. Sorry didn't look at the price as I was out on mine and definitely not looking to part with it. They deliver as well and are currently buying in stock so part exchange would be available. Good luck with the search, when you find one you won't regret it.

Thank you for the tip! Looks like that one's moved on.

Plenty more fish in the sea though! :-)

[Handy_Andy]

Welcome. You will love it when you get one.
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[Handy_Andy]

Thanks to all for the warm welcome.

Once I've had a browse around the forums I'll post a few questions about things to look  out for on different models, and guidance on how to sort out common issues with second hand machines.

It looks like there's a wide range of GTR's out there from ones that have been ragged up hill and down dale to minters that get polished twice a week and never see the rain! :-)

[stoketim]

sorry guys, but what was the obvious give away he was a scammer? as I'm on the lookout as well. you can PM me if its not a good idea to advertise where they are going wrong

[Biker Bugs]

Might be selling mine Andy. 

If you fancy a look at it drop me a msg.

[cloudwalker]

Hi Andy, It's still waiting to be sold at Orwells', or it was this morning. Might be worth giving them a call.