Too good?

[rac3r]

https://www.gumtree.com/london/09/67129109.html

Too good to be true?
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[jay12329]

Gumtree is full of scams. Only bike I've been to see from gumtree had a number-plate with multiple mounting holes and the V5 was for a different bike with the same reg number.
All good fun!

J

[rac3r]

I was going to go and see this https://www.gumtree.com/london/55/67825055.html

It's nearby and the description seems good. What do you think?
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Bikes : 2006 CBR125R - 2004 Monster 620ie - 2004 ZX-6R B1H - 2005 Monster S2R 800 - 2011 Street Triple - 2009 Streetfighter 1098 - 2014 ZX-6R 636

[jay12329]

Owned by 'a friend' That old chestnut to explain why the name/address is different to the v5.
HTH

J

[rac3r]

[c_dug]

Plus a bike thats been sitting for a year and half will probably need things like seals and tyres replaced for fresh rubber.
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[rac3r]

I got this back on the R6:

[L4Isoside]

[Yarri]

gumtree is a scamtree, i had 3 different people trying to scam me when i was selling my mobile phone for 50quid
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[Hobes]

[rac3r]

Why didn't you sell to me!!
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[Hobes]

[L4Isoside]

[dragstaar]

There are certainly some very good bargains to be had.

First off, ring the guy, and ask about "the bike you got for sale". If he says "what bike" then immediately think "trade".

Now, trade isn't all bad. So next ask him straight up, why so cheap. He'll either tell you whats wrong. I saw a bandit on there for cheap, turned out it needed a new chain and sprocket, forks were pitted, and front fairing was scratched, and the paint was faded. So although it wasnt a scam, he just didnt advertise that, because he wanted to generate interest.

However, I can't stress the importance of checking everything. Research the bike. Check which services are the most important. I found out today, whilst asking about VFR800s that the VTEC models have notoriously expensive services at 35,000 miles. So theres a lot of VTECs out there at about 30K miles.

Research your bike, research the bike your buying. Do the text reg check to see if its been recorded stolen or whatnot. Ask the guy for the VIN and Engine numbers. A lot of vehicle check companies offer you a compensation scheme if you check with VIN numbers as well as reg numbers. I know that My Text Check cover you for up to £20,000. So its a good investment for a few bob.

I think with a bit of streetsmart, you'll get an awesome bargain. Just make sure you don't take anyone's word for anything. Assume everyone is lying. But, because most run away scared to dealerships etc, there are some good bargains that are missed. And if your willing to take some time to deal with each prospective sale, you'll save awesome amounts of money.

[rac3r]

I've just asked for the reg, vin and engine number on the R6, where can I run the check?
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Bikes : 2006 CBR125R - 2004 Monster 620ie - 2004 ZX-6R B1H - 2005 Monster S2R 800 - 2011 Street Triple - 2009 Streetfighter 1098 - 2014 ZX-6R 636

[L4Isoside]

Type in reg check in google

but you usually have to pay a couple of quid for it, worth it if your actually going to buy it though.

[dragstaar]

The online checks tend to be expensive.

I use My Text Check.

text the Registration number to 83600

There'll be a series of texts from then on, works out at £5 i think, dont hold me to that. and then i think they'll give you a link to go on and enter the VIN afterwards. THis is optional, but compulsory if you want the cover.

[rac3r]

[L4Isoside]

[rac3r]

It's the same colour as yours What mileage is yours?
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[CaNsA]

Got my 1st bike from Gumtree.

Honda Clr125

Not a single thing wrong with it.

[Redoko]

Sold my old CBR125 on Gumtree, got a lot more interest than it did on eBay. Now selling my gixxer there, but not having so much luck.
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[L4Isoside]

[rac3r]