Got me a bike in the end.

Alex_B · Brolly Dolly Joined: 15 Jul 2011 Karma :

Hey all,

Well, couldn't get a Baby Varadero in my price range (£1000 max) so was looking around Gumtree for a cg or something dull that I could get practice on and saw a 2006 bike.
Trouble is it had a heck of a lot of miles, 60,000. For a car that's about right, maybe even a bit over the average.

Anyway, checked it out last night, the screen is missing (damaged) but I'm getting one from the seller next week as he already had one on order, all in the price I paid btw Thumbs Up

The bike has Brand new tires, new chain, plugs, Oil change, pads done front and rear. 8 Months Tax and MOT.

So, bad points is the Screen, faring has a minor few cracks but still looks OK. Few scratches here and there also.

Took a punt and got it for £820 and I now have a ............BABY VARADERO V5 Very Happy

Had to ride her home in the London rush hour, Newham, Blackwall Tunnel and so. Only did the CBT last week so pretty daunting as it happens but the Bike gives me a lil bit of confidence and I was trying to be on bestest behavior. Laughing

Bike never missed a beat, engine is quick, responsive and NOT NOISY AT ALL Shocked

I pray I'm not speaking to soon but I always wanted one when I first saw them.

It's probably the highest mileage Varadero 125 I've seen by a long way but I'm freakin happy!!

My theory is, it's a Honda V-Twin, the engine looks/sounds pretty well looked after and these engines are fairly rugged.

Sorry for going on but it's my first bike in many, many years.

I'll chuck her in for a service soon enough though, just in case.

SweenyT · Trackday Trickster Joined: 22 Sep 2010 Karma :

Congratulations! Now stop staring at it and no it can't fit in your bed Laughing

Someone's gonna say it so I might as well....post pics! Very Happy

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Poseidon · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2008 Karma :

I'm with sweeny... Where's the pics?
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Alex_B · Brolly Dolly Joined: 15 Jul 2011 Karma :

Really pics? Smile

OK, Mrs took a few today so I'll get em from her and post laters.

I actually want a few done so I'll be sure to post them when they are done.

60,000 is worrying though... Laughing

snikks · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Jan 2011 Karma :

Alex_B · Brolly Dolly Joined: 15 Jul 2011 Karma :

Thanks snikks, that's encouraging. I hope I got a bargain and can get a good stint from her and a Mod 1 and 2.

Pretty crap pic but she will do some modeling tomorrow Wink

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SweenyT · Trackday Trickster Joined: 22 Sep 2010 Karma :

Now that's really just a pic of you modelling your jacket Laughing

but the topside of the bike looks okay Very Happy

Waiting with bated breath.............. Razz

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Current ride - 2005 Suzuki GSX-R600 K4 - 2x 2014 Honda NC750s long term courtesy bikes - 2003 Fazer FZ6 written off as idiot reversed into me - 2009 YBR125 - still have from new