SOLD : VFR400 trackbike / road-going project

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

This is Luke's bike, but since he's decided to abandon it in my garage, it's going up for sale.

The bike currently won't start, though I reckon all it needs is a good clean out and maybe new plugs cos it sounded like it was very close to starting when we last tried to bump it. One of the fork seals is leaking.

It has no road fairings any more, has a race tail unit and no front fairing.

It has a V5, I'm presuming the MOT and tax have run out.

If there's any interest I'll bother to uncover it and take some photos. Here's an old one before the fairings were changed.

Any questions, please direct them to Luke.

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Knew I had a more recent pic... it looks like this now.

Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

£100

Claud 14.7 to 1 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2004 Karma :

I'll speak to me bro see what he thinks. In the meantime can you give me some rough info: ie mileage, service history. I know you wont know much but still...

Thanks.

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Please PM LUKE with any questions.

Luke_Retrofly · Silly Lesbian Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Karma :

Hi
Its not really for road as it has no road bits.

By all means PM away highest bidder wins.

And cudos to bendy fro the thread.

Luke

Luke_Retrofly · Silly Lesbian Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Karma :

Hi
Highest offer is £300

Luke

Rift. · Scooby Slapper Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Karma :

yeah so how much??? mileage....?

wat needs doin to it to make it road legal? and how much is ur insurance?

find out wat it need to be fixed then reply bak

nice one Thumbs Up

claudio wat about a project kart??? good fun and cheap (ish) new engine every race!!! no not really and not very road friendly..
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Rift. · Scooby Slapper Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Karma :

errrm no wat i meant was find out the problems and tell me wat they are so i can decide if i want to buy it or not. duffus
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

>>If he was to find out the problem, he could probably charge a lot more if it's something pretty simple (having bump started it, I personally reckon it probably is, don't quote me on that though ).<<

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Duffus

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Claud 14.7 to 1 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2004 Karma :

Dufus Schmuufus.

M. the only way we can tell if it has anything majorly wrong with it is to go and check it out. I can get someone to go and have a look with you. The frame and forks, wheels etc will have to be checked out. Even then, there could the chance that there is no point in doing anything with it.

We don’t know the nature of the crash or how it was running before it went down.

So far we know it was raced, has been chucked down the track/road. Has pretty much no plastics, has a leaking fork and doesn't start.

So not in the best of conditions, but I'm sure the price will reflect that accordingly.

Have some manners, boy. Sun

Luke_Retrofly · Silly Lesbian Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Karma :

Hi
WTF it was never raced, and it was running fine after a little crash, i think i rode it for about 4 months, then i stripped it sold the parts, put it in the garage for 3-4 months took it out, wouldnt start.

So im guessing its not anything major. I mean what can happen to it whilst sitting in a grage Smile

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Luke

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

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Somewhere is probably a video of Luke directly after the minor slide that damaged the fairings. He looks safe and well and is able to exclaim in anger.

I would imagine that if the bike was crashed hard enough to damage the wheels/frame/prevent the engine from starting, then Luke would have been in a similar state. He wasn't hurt and the bike had a damaged fairing.

What has been said is no exaggeration... simple innit? Smile

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Claud 14.7 to 1 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2004 Karma :

Sorry I got the impression from (INSERT NAME) it was raced.

I dont think there is any real problem with posting here. Its probably better (for you), because everyone will get to know about the bike and the details. Meaning more informed people, who would be thus be more inclined to buy the bike.

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

It's been on one trackday. Not raced. If it was me you got the impression from.

dr_adams · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Sorry i thort there was a bike for sale bendy/ luke i didn't realise you were merely trying to show how silly some ppl are!!!!!!! Mr. Green

Sorry didn't mean that but you read the ad if you have any quieres you ask luke, I mean i have already pm'd him similar important questions such as to the nearest half miles how many miles are on the tyres, At wat time did he last run the bike, Are the bores in good condition, what would be the weight of the bike on the moon!!!!!
If you want a bike that runs perfectly then pay the going price, As said b4 the price reflects condition and i recommend Ebay if you need to check. By the Way can i take this oppertunity to wish you all a luvly day
Cheers Tony

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

Actually it'd be Newtons, as weight isn't measured in kilograms. HTH Wink

dr_adams · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

So thats 43 netwons, i dunno if thats a bit heavy for me, Also if i buy the bike and can't get it running will you refund all the money i have spent on it?

Scooby · Scrappy Doo Joined: 26 Mar 2002 Karma :

I very much doubt it mate. That's why it's so cheap. Because it's a risk, however they have explained that it was fine before being stored 4 months ago so it's likely to need the carbs cleaning and maybe new plugs and it will probably fire up straight away.
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dr_adams · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Luke_Retrofly · Silly Lesbian Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Karma :

SOLD!!!