Bought a lemon

[Silver_Fox]

I hate those nonces who use eyeliner to colour in their beards

[Rogerborg]

[ScaredyCat]

[ridethewindso...]

[Pete.]

If the bike is in his name and he hasn't sent off the v5, then 1) he's committing an offence and 2) he's liable for any parking fines the bike racks up.

Any double yellows round your way?
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a.k.a 'Geri'

132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[Brendan110_0]

I see his testimonials page is written by the same writer.......obviously likes his tea ha ha
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sreeB fo gniK

[dannymassive]

[Rogerborg]

[dannymassive]

[Rogerborg]

[jimspeed]

You just drop the last didget off the new keeper slip ref no..
(It may be the 1st didget can't remember )
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Hyosung cruise 125(passed test on, sold) Kawasaki el 252 (better than expected but sold on) Kawasaki GPZ500S first "big"bike.(sold) ZZR600 E5..Z750 2007,ER5, currently on a 2008 Enfield bullet electra x and loving it..
,"Alpha-9: Is there any correlation between dyno rod and dyno kits?"

[dannymassive]

[Rogerborg]

https://i.imgur.com/WezzdrL.jpg

If it is, then hells yes, just DIY it.
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[csmith0639]

Hi all I've never ever posted on a online chat before but I now feel the need. I am waiting to take my test so I bought my first big bike from Bike-Onic Motorcycle Centre. They came over 100 miles to drop the bike off and all looked good but then. I'd left the bike in a garage and had not been on the bike at all but to my amazement there was a small oil leak. A small oil leak from a cold engine is bad I know. So I had my dad come over to inspect and what he found was just dam right disgusting. The whole bottom case is missing looks like some one took a shotgun to the bike. So I have spoke to the shop today over the phone and I'm now waiting on them calling back
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The world's just one big ball of sxxxxx

[Rogerborg]

Ouch, that's a poor show even for Vinny. Presumably this is another "spares or repairs, no warranty expressed or implied, salvage only, not for road use" bike?

Got pictures? Not that it'll matter, really.

Probably more important: how did you pay for it?
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[DrSnoosnoo]

He really is a terrible person.

Unlucky mate. Be prepared for a long battle.
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I'm Sam; Northern, Ginger, Lover
Did have: '95 ZZR600 '83 CG125 '97 ZZR1100 '15 Hypermotard 821 SP Do Have: '10 ZX10R

[.Bishbash.]

[Hong Kong Phooey]

Is he still going?

I bought an old CG125 off Vince Candelin, hardy a bike as it is, it broke down on the way home!

I fixed it myself, not being aware of his track record as this was way back. Needed a woodruff key and some threadlock... just for starters.

Had wrong shocks on the back, swingarm pivot was also seized effectively making it a hard tail. Not being too clued up I failed to spot this before buying.

It's a shame people are still only likely to find out about his questionable practices after buying, having a problem, searching and THEN finding out.
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'81 CG125, '97 FZS600 : '99 CBR600F4, '09 KTM RC8

[Wonko The Sane]

anyone got some old leathers?

Could go round, take a bike out for test ride and crash it due to the faults on it, drag it back and wonder off?

Smiler is good at crashing bikes isn't he?

I've got a free saturday morning next weekend, tempted to pop in...


how come Rogerborg hasn't invited Vince to join the discussion? isn't that the usual practice?
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[Westbeef]

Just came here to say thanks for this thread! Nearly went over and gave this fella a wad of cash for my first big bike.

When I rang about the bike I was interested in I got - "That's sold, but we do have this one in at £500 more, better condition etc etc"

Promised me the earth and talks a good game, I just hope everyone sticks them in google before buying anything from them.

[Fisty]

[Rogerborg]

Good on you for checking him out first. Far too many people only discover his modus operandi when their money is in his pocket.
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[M.C]

This guys still alive trading?

[Rogerborg]

Doubtless doing a nice side line in Rainpals.
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[edmilliboob]

One of Vince Candelin's dodgy death traps by any chance?

https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/resources/images/7186526.jpg

https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/15774506.Motorbike_catches_fire_as_new_owner_rides_it_home