Bike Delivery

DrSmith · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Jun 2009 Karma :

Hi,

I'm potentially buying a bike within the next week. The bike is about 250 miles away. My plan is to go by train to view the bike, then if I make the buy I'll get it delivered back to my house.

ritebike.co.uk seem to offer a price which is close to what I was expecting.

Can anyone recommend a good service?

Blackwolf · Burgerfist Joined: 19 Nov 2006 Karma :

why not ride it?
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DrSmith · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Jun 2009 Karma :

I did think about riding it. I wouldn't feel too comfortable jumping on and riding it all that way. It's the first big bike I will own, I would rather have the first experience on it riding roads I know.

Ultimately I prefer to have it delivered. Smile

Blackwolf · Burgerfist Joined: 19 Nov 2006 Karma :

Pah, spoil sport Mr. Green

Never used delivery companys ( dad has a van ) so i cant really reccomend any.

What bike BTW?

/usefulness
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DrSmith · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Jun 2009 Karma :

Thanks for popping in anyway. Razz

Edit: Africa Twin.

Hutchysrs50 · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Sep 2008 Karma :

go on ebay and search motorbike delivery.

plenty of results, some fair prices.

only downside i had was some of the payment methods wernt great... some dont use paypal because it takes a chunk of there profits.
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BelleBot · Nova Slayer Joined: 03 Sep 2009 Karma :

I used www.Shiply.com to find someone to deliver my bike.
Say what you want shifting, where from and to, and what days. Then delivery companies will make a bid for your business, and you choose the best to suit you. I managed to get the best price that way as it's aimed at filling vans that are doing similar trips anyway. Might be worth a try.

TheDonUK · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Feb 2006 Karma :

Ride it, it will be a good way to bond with the new bike...

Pah
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Another vote for riding it back. You'll be there when looking at it, save yourself some money by riding it back rather than paying to have it delivered in a van.

Mystery · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jul 2009 Karma :

personally i would ride it back the train journeys will be like 100£ + _ - there and back maybe more then atleast 80£-120£ to get it delivered
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Blackwolf · Burgerfist Joined: 19 Nov 2006 Karma :

Im not alone then...

Go on ride it back you know you want to Mr. Green

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Deano_44 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Karma :

I would ride it back too, long journeys are always fun.

Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

I can see the OP's point of being a bit weary as it's his first big bike but you're going to save a shit load of money riding it back Thumbs Up

DrSmith · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Jun 2009 Karma :

Bollocks, maybe I should ride it back.

Hmm...

DrSmith · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Jun 2009 Karma :

yen_powell · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Karma :

Bat · Nova Slayer Joined: 11 Aug 2008 Karma :

Why not ride it back and use the money you'll save to stop over half way at a cheap hotel?

DrSmith · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Jun 2009 Karma :

Clanger · Stirrer Joined: 27 May 2004 Karma :

Why not do a post on the boards and see if anyone here can ride it home for you if you are worried?
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yen_powell · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Karma :

DrSmith · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Jun 2009 Karma :

yen_powell · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Karma :

You'll enjoy it. It's a weird feeling the first time you ride one. Firstly the fairing seems to be about a mile in front of you (sitting on it isn't the same, it's only when riding along you'll really notice this).

Secondly you are about 6 feet in the air and can see cars braking about 2 miles away, so you can react more quickly and thirdly, you feel indestructable and cars will get out of your way when you ride up behind them.

Seat takes some getting used to, so wear thick pants.
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yen_powell · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Karma :

Just had a proper look at the bike. I take it back about the seat, nice seat on that, you'll get other AT owners asking to buy it from you all the time, or asking where it's from. You might want to write it down on a bit of paper and laminate it, it's gonna get a lot of use.

The wheels are a big plus, already rebuilt so should last a long time.

The mileage, as you will already know is 39k, that's barely run in, expect another 100k on top of that with basic maintenence.

The silencer looks genuine, so will rot at some point, If it's the same age as the bike it's well overdue to give up the ghost. The downpipes are mostly stainless so should last the life of the bike.

There is no mention of an aftermarket fuel pump, if that is original you might want to get a Facet pump from the xrv forum/Rugged Roads, they're cheap and easy to fit.

Just curiosity on this last item. What is the strange switch (like a rear brake switch) which runs from the rear left hand footrest hanger down to the sidestand?
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