Buying a bike from the Isle of Wight

K0rnIsAFAGGOT · Trackday Trickster Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Karma :

Anyone done it? Any different from buying one in the mainland UK?

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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Yes they use the IOW£ over there.

I'd use the bridge to get there much quicker than the ferry. However, you need a local to give you a temporary permit number to use it so best to ask the seller for one. In fact, the seller might take normal £ if you ask as quite a lot of residents visit the mainland a lot.

ajb · Crazy Courier Joined: 14 May 2008 Karma :

No different Wink

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Pickledswede · Traffic Copper Joined: 15 Jul 2008 Karma :

Now that you've rated both these posts as helpful, which do you believe? Laughing

ajb · Crazy Courier Joined: 14 May 2008 Karma :

Does it help that I live there? Laughing

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

I'd give the suspension a good check over, it'll have had a bit of a pounding!
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s44678 · Guest

Just take some ratchet straps with you in case you end up buying it. Otherwise if the crossing is rough on the way back you'll have to stand with it to make sure it doesn't fall over.

Oh and make sure you get back to the mainland before nightfall. Otherwise a small boss-eyed man in wellies and a fluorescent jacket will very likely try to make love to your pockets. They're everywhere.

Ariel Badger · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Karma :

There is always a risk with buying imports. They do not hold value and spares may be hard to obtain, be aware that the lights may need to be adjusted to dip to the left.
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ajb · Crazy Courier Joined: 14 May 2008 Karma :