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Re: eBay 'specials' and other junk finds

Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:12 pm
by Delboy
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I quite like that :grin:

Re: eBay 'specials' and other junk finds

Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 12:46 pm
by vic-vtrvfr
Not junk - but surely he's a bit hopeful on the price!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VFR-400 ... 1e6e3a435e

Re: eBay 'specials' and other junk finds

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 11:16 am
by jambon
Hey 400greybike,

Just signed up and thought this would be a good resource before hopefully buying a NC30.
Been considering this bike, and would appreciate people's immediate thoughts:

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150886332144? ... 535wt_1037

I know there's not a lot of info but am just looking for your experienced intitial rection.

Cheers Mike

Re: eBay 'specials' and other junk finds

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 11:27 am
by Drunkn Munky
Looks ok and clean enough although the paintjob lets it down for me. Not that its bad but its not original and the price gap between bikes with standard paint work and aftermarket paint is getting bigger all the time. Plus its a dealer so you can bet they only paid about £750 for it, if you like it offer him a grand its certainly not worth £1400

I gota a nice standard type 5 NC30 coming up for sale very soon if your interested.

Re: eBay 'specials' and other junk finds

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 11:36 am
by jambon
Cheers for the speedy reply.

After snooping on here for a couple of days it's clear people have a real bias for original paint which is understandable. I inquired about the price and the dealer pretty much said 'take it or leave it', assuring me it's mint. Oh and interested in your NC30 if it's roadworthy and not too much, will PM you.

Thanks again.

Re: eBay 'specials' and other junk finds

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 12:17 pm
by jim157
^^^
The thing is, when it comes around to selling these bikes on originality is key. It will always be easier to sell an original looking bike than one that has been painted or extensively modified. There's plenty of better NC30's out there for £1400, despite what the seller may think....

Re: eBay 'specials' and other junk finds

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 12:38 pm
by jambon
Thanks Jim too, yeah it's always better to stay level headed and seek out other's advice no matter how much you want something.

Re: eBay 'specials' and other junk finds

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 1:34 pm
by vic-vtrvfr
As a guide, did you see this listing in For Sale section?
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=38296

Re: eBay 'specials' and other junk finds

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 1:40 pm
by CMSMJ1
reaction on that one Jambon - never been worth £1400. Full service...bollocks!..

Get one from someone on here - you can research the history, what has been done to it, problems it has had etc.

Tony aka DrunknMunky is a top dude and I would rather walk 180 miles to his house to get a good bike, than have ashit one on my doorstep. (I'd get him to meet me halfway really...)

Re: eBay 'specials' and other junk finds

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 2:30 pm
by jambon
vic-vtrvfr wrote:As a guide, did you see this listing in For Sale section?
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=38296
Yeah I have thanks, just slightly out of budget and probably too far to go and pick up. Does looks nice though.
CMSMJ1 wrote:Tony aka DrunknMunky is a top dude and I would rather walk 180 miles to his house to get a good bike, than have ashit one on my doorstep. (I'd get him to meet me halfway really...)
I'm sure he'll appreciate that, at 6900 posts too he's no one post wonder.