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discusdan
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PostPosted: 11:32 - 08 Jun 2012    Post subject: hi would you buy a cat c damage bike ? Reply with quote
hi quick question would you buy a cat c bike ( says no damage at all now ) and would that bump my insurance up?
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PostPosted: 11:35 - 08 Jun 2012    Post subject: Re: hi would you buy a cat c damage bike ? Reply with quote
discusdan wrote:
hi quick question would you buy a cat c bike ( says no damage at all now ) and would that bump my insurance up?

Yes I would buy if I could reasonably repair (get the bits and fit and the frame was actually checked as true). Plastics can be expensive, also if low numbers of bike sold. Depends what bike and what wanted for. Trackday special shouldn't be an issue. Suspect as asking about insurance you want road use though.

From experience of others the insurance should not be an issue if declared. Only problem is a lower resale value and possible hassle if don't declare Cat-C when selling (although I'm too honest, there is the school of if they don't ask I don't say so it's buyer's fault).
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PostPosted: 11:37 - 08 Jun 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wouldn't bump it up, lower the claim value maybe.

I'd buy them quite happily Thumbs Up
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discusdan
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PostPosted: 11:37 - 08 Jun 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
hi this is the bike i was looking at https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201221473537028/sort/default/usedbikes/cc-from/400cc/cc-to/400cc/model/dr/make/suzuki/radius/1500/postcode/b263dy/quicksearch/true/page/2?logcode=p

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PostPosted: 11:41 - 08 Jun 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Suggest see if that's a good price for a non Cat-C example. Dealer selling too so there will be a mark-up although perhaps room for negotiation on price and/or any accessories/clothing.
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PostPosted: 11:57 - 08 Jun 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice bike.

Cat C on that would be forks/engine damage more than likely.

Seems an OK price, I'd be looking to barter down to £2400, then its a pretty sweet deal. These bikes hold their value Evil or Very Mad
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PostPosted: 12:01 - 08 Jun 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Got my divvy as a cat c .Only thing wrong with it is a few cracks in the panels Very Happy
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discusdan
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PostPosted: 12:11 - 08 Jun 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
got it for 2500 the guy said no damage at all now so pretty pleased
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PostPosted: 12:14 - 08 Jun 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
discusdan wrote:
got it for 2500 the guy said no damage at all now so pretty pleased


Did you actually go any check this? Or did you buy blind...

I'd have atleast checked the lovely prone to rust rear shock area Confused
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discusdan
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PostPosted: 12:19 - 08 Jun 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
not paid yet but go next week to get it provided the condition is ok
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PostPosted: 12:22 - 08 Jun 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Enjoy the bikes, drz400 are great bikes!
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PostPosted: 12:25 - 08 Jun 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Check your PM
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PostPosted: 14:00 - 08 Jun 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Don't sweat the Cat C, but go in with your eyes open and remember that your offer was strictly conditional on it being as described.

Ignore the salesman gabbing on, focus just on what you can see in front of you.

Looks nice, mind. Very Happy
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