Yamaha Diversion 600

[Moo.]

Got a new bike Its not exactly what some people would call an epic step-up. But going from a 250 Superdream, anythings an improvement.

Looking around locally, couldn't really find anything i liked.
Luckily a bit of googling found an Ace little local bike workshop in Sleaford, Lincolnshire which has a few bikes in stock.

These are the kinda bikes i like to call Dogs. Not because they're shite, but because they're the kinda bikes dealers don't stock. We're talking sub £1000 bikes, the older generations. Things from before 2000.. (Although he does stock a few.)

The guy that runs it is a very friendly bloke. I walked in there, and the mechanic had seen me drive to the car park. "Is that a superdream your on?"

Confirming his suspicion, he continued to tell me he knew someone who wanted a superdream, one of his frequent customers has a few that don't work too well. Lucky coincidence? I was looking to swap it for something bigger anyway.

Also he mentions there a few bikes next door, but I'd have to wait till the boss gets back. A few diversions, a fazer, bandits..

Come back the next day and the boss is pretty up for a deal.

I walk around the warehouse next door and see a pretty good condition "97 Diversion, bit rusty on the underside, but nothing hammerite couldn't handle.

Ended getting the Divi and he took a P/x for my superdream, gave me £350 for it, when i only paid £250 2 years before

Pardon the dodgy quality wierd lighting pictures. Was a crap rainy day and on an iphone

https://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc49/Evil_Sheep117/Divi600-3.jpg

https://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc49/Evil_Sheep117/Divi600.jpg

https://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc49/Evil_Sheep117/Divi600-4.jpg

I dont know if it breaks the rules mentioning the Shop, but if anyone around lincolnshire wants it, i'll tell does MOT's and has a stock of bikes, tyres, chains, locks and all that jazz.
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A2 Passed 18/6/10

[MG]

Fuck me, where do you live?

Chain, U lock & a disc lock IN a garage!

Nice bike tho
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'03 Honda Cityfly 125 > '02 Honda CB500S > '98 Honda CBR600F

[Moo.]

Haha, in Lincolnshire... I swear that old lady across the road has been eying up me booty!

Better to have the locks on the bike then on the floor otherwise whats the point in having them
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A2 Passed 18/6/10

[Maruchino]

What you on about?? That looks like a big step up from a 250 SD to me!

[Moo.]

I know, but usually Divi's are described as uninspiring bowls of porridge. Compared to a superdream, this porridge has jam and sugar in it too!

I thought the deal turned out quite well, as without it being a p/x there would be the hassle of trying to flog a dead hor.. Superdream. With only a little MOT and Tax left

It wasn't a bad bike, or unreliable. Just felt a bit slow now.. and every other dealer i went to either wouldnt p/x or only offered £50 because it was ageing. Which didnt surprise me. But when this guy was up for a p/x for that price, it couldn't have been a bigger coincidence.
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A2 Passed 18/6/10

[_Troy_]

That sounds like a great deal, and an excellent step up. Looks to be in great condition too. Get some good photos of it and maybe replace those baking-tray-esque wing mirrors
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Current bike: ZX6R J1
Previous bikes: CLR 125 | GS500 | ZX6R G2 | SV650