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PostPosted: 18:11 - 12 Oct 2015    Post subject: first "big" bike :D Reply with quote
Today I did bought my first big bike Very Happy won a thundercat on eBay a mile or so from my house. Went to see it today and it looks pretty good, aftermarket fairing kit is a bit marmite but I like it, I'm told second gear is fine with no issues mechanically but wasn't insured to test his claims so bit of a gamble.

For the price I am paying I have some money out of budget to buy some bits too!

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PostPosted: 19:06 - 12 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
You bought a bike, no test ride and trust the sellers every word?

Hope he really was honest.
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PostPosted: 19:28 - 12 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
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You bought a bike, no test ride and trust the sellers every word?

Hope he really was honest.

WTF, some people like to live life on the edge.
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PostPosted: 19:34 - 12 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Congrats Very Happy

Pictures or this post hasn't happened Laughing
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PostPosted: 19:35 - 12 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
I saw him ride it tbf but yes, a lot of trust involved. He seemed honest enough.. risk I'm going to have to take.

Comes with a decent (and fucking loud) fuel exhaust, full mot with no advisories, and a few extras like braided lines etc. Decent tyres with loads of tread.

Did I mention it was well within my budget lol sat on it and actually felt a bit scared. The gpz is a baby bike by comparison
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PostPosted: 23:13 - 12 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Why not, I brought my bike 200 miles north and had it transported down, guy seemed honest got on with him on the phone. All good, I knew shit about bikes, so HPI check was my friend, honest wear, mileage checked out, not messed with. I can tell more sniffing the oil and checking the plugs then riding, I wouldn't have known what to feel for.. Sniffing the oil will tell you a lot same as the plugs don't hide stuff, quick look over, sniff oil, didn't check the plugs just looked honest, smelt honest was honest. HPI checks are your friend but you must check all vin and block numbers.

Just one thing, why the after market fairing and pipe, is the pipe new? HPI it dude, oil should smell like oil, if unsure take your mates, missus newish car pull the dip stick and smell that , good oil, good engine.. If it smells like the last drumstick on the bbq somethings a miss..

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PostPosted: 23:46 - 12 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
sharpe2002 wrote:
I saw him ride it tbf but yes, a lot of trust involved. He seemed honest enough..

Kaya75 wrote:
Why not

I've been bitten more often than I should by this.
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PostPosted: 06:27 - 13 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
oil was changed a few days ago as was coolant, even showed me the old oil but tbf i didn't think to smell it Laughing Laughing

original end can is available with it and not sure why its had replacement fairings. i can only assume the originals were tatty but was apparently done by previous owner.

Couldn't see any damage to the frame so i'm hopeful. Second gear is my main worry right now, the rest is not a major issue
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PostPosted: 07:00 - 13 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
sharpe2002 wrote:

Couldn't see any damage to the frame so i'm hopeful.


Read the V5. It'll tell you if it's a Cat bike.
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PostPosted: 07:48 - 13 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
ws4936 wrote:
sharpe2002 wrote:

Couldn't see any damage to the frame so i'm hopeful.


Read the V5. It'll tell you if it's a Cat bike.


i've done a "Text Check" which confirm is had no "Cat" rating and not written off. Not sure just how accurate they are though but thats the bit of info i needed.
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PostPosted: 08:17 - 13 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice bike! Wink

What the fairing? It's possible I know of it (Yamaha Thundercats forum omnipotence).
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PostPosted: 08:48 - 13 Oct 2015    Post subject: Re: first "big" bike :D Reply with quote
sharpe2002 wrote:
Today I did bought my first big bike Very Happy won a thundercat on eBay a mile or so from my house. Went to see it today and it looks pretty good, aftermarket fairing kit is a bit marmite but I like it, I'm told second gear is fine with no issues mechanically but wasn't insured to test his claims so bit of a gamble.

For the price I am paying I have some money out of budget to buy some bits too!

Inb4 coolstorybrowherearethepics


I don't want to be this lad, but most of the times, if someone puts aftermarket fairings on a bike, the motorcycle was dropped or crashed. The claim about second gear is also rather suspicious. Not being insured is rather convenient for him, I'd say.

I hope this won't be another: I bought a lemon, thread.
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PostPosted: 08:50 - 13 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
ws4936 wrote:
Read the V5. It'll tell you if it's a Cat bike.


Of course it is. It's a Thundercat.
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PostPosted: 08:58 - 13 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Doovy wrote:
ws4936 wrote:
Read the V5. It'll tell you if it's a Cat bike.


Of course it is. It's a Thundercat.


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PostPosted: 08:59 - 13 Oct 2015    Post subject: Re: first "big" bike :D Reply with quote
RhynoCZ wrote:
sharpe2002 wrote:
Today I did bought my first big bike Very Happy won a thundercat on eBay a mile or so from my house. Went to see it today and it looks pretty good, aftermarket fairing kit is a bit marmite but I like it, I'm told second gear is fine with no issues mechanically but wasn't insured to test his claims so bit of a gamble.

For the price I am paying I have some money out of budget to buy some bits too!

Inb4 coolstorybrowherearethepics


I don't want to be this lad, but most of the times, if someone puts aftermarket fairings on a bike, the motorcycle was dropped or crashed. The claim about second gear is also rather suspicious. Not being insured is rather convenient for him, I'd say.

I hope this won't be another: I bought a lemon, thread.


me too. me too. Time will tell.

@weasley, I've just signed up mate. I drop you a pic or two once i've collected it after work.

...now to tell the mrs Laughing Laughing im thinking just do it like a puppy on christmas. "oh heres what i bought.. it stays, no receipt"
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PostPosted: 09:28 - 13 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Doovy wrote:
Of course it is. It's a Thundercat.


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Seriously, a mile away from the house, I'd ask to pop up and check out the paperwork before parting with cash. If he's legit he won't mind in the slightest.
The V5 should show if it's a CatC or worse.
If it's a Cat C - it may not sway your purchase either way, but at least you'll know what your buying.
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PostPosted: 10:36 - 13 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
i'l check the v5 doc before parting with cash tonight to be sure Thumbs Up

today is certainly dragging its heals.
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PostPosted: 10:56 - 13 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm aware of that one, but have never seen it in the flesh. Seems like an honest enough bike, although the reason for the fairing is still not clear.
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PostPosted: 11:28 - 13 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
weasley wrote:
I'm aware of that one, but have never seen it in the flesh. Seems like an honest enough bike, although the reason for the fairing is still not clear.


Could be a similar reason to why my ZZR has been re-painted

Got knocked off gently at a junction from behind, cracked some fairings but nothing bent or broken (other than a bit of plastic and an exhaust)

Bike perfectly fine and not written off but needed new bodywork.

I considered the Chinese fairing route but found I only needed a new top fairing so got one off e-bay and got it painted up.
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PostPosted: 17:44 - 13 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy

Win.

Rode it back without issue. Still getting used to the il4. Rode the gpz after and it felt agricultural compared

Will be taking it out for a ride shortly to confirm gears etc but so far so good.
Things to note are it needs a brake service as I hear a set of pads scraping a bit but nothing I can't sort out. Will be stripping the fairing off to check everything over this weekend for peace of mind


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PostPosted: 19:56 - 13 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
First ride review. It's as quick as I'd need a bike to be lol for now at least. Still buzzing from new bike syndrome Very Happy

It rides pretty well, although first to second gear isn't as smooth as I'd like Sad it doesn't pop out in second at the red line and I don't want to rag the shit out of first as when I did the front wheel shot up in the air and I shot an irregular amount of poo out from behind as I really wasn't expecting it Laughing

Pics to follow in the sun light
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PostPosted: 21:46 - 13 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
First to second is not that great. It's a Yamaha thing
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PostPosted: 22:04 - 13 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Good to know mate, I was a bit worried but no matter how I rode I couldn't get a smooth transition
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PostPosted: 22:31 - 13 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
sharpe2002 wrote:
Good to know mate, I was a bit worried but no matter how I rode I couldn't get a smooth transition


Make sure you positively shut down completely the throttle when changing between 1st and 2nd.

It will never be smooth, but at least you can avoid screwing the gears.

There has been some gear design issue with Yamaha's if you rev the tits off it in 1st and do not shut the throttle and force the 2nd you risk to bend some shifting fork inside and make the gears really bad.

There has been some talks on Yamaha forums that if you do race shifting pattern is better. Honestly I have no idea Very Happy

sharpe2002 wrote:
Today I did bought my first big bike Very Happy won a thundercat on eBay a mile or so from my house.


Not to worry. There are still nice people. I bought mine from ebay too. The guy has delivered it to me next day. It was honest commuter bike in decent condition. The only thing it needed was chain and oil change.
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PostPosted: 22:49 - 13 Oct 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
I agree Val I was just going to say the same. Ive even txted the guy thanking him for being honest.

That's not to say there aren't some issues with it but it hasn't kersploded and all the consumables are good. Risk paid off
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