ITS AN PEUGEOT XR6S 2007 - BOUGHT

Dimerz · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Jul 2016 Karma :

Thought I'd make a new topic as that was just going to get filled with pages and its not even an Aprilia RS50.

So, I've bought 'it'. There's a reason why this is in 'New Bikers', I'm a complete idiot and wrote down Aprilia RS50 without even checking the actual make of the bike, I just presumed it was an Aprilia because I think a year ago he said he was going to buy one, Clearly not as it says PEUGEOT ON THE SIDE and XR6 S ON THE RIGHT FAIRING. I'm a idiot. But, that aside. The bike looks absolutely mint. Here's a picture: https://imgur.com/a/69rMO Needs a good wash as its fairly dust and got a few spider webs.

Oh my, I was riding on it first gear in the car park and wow is it an amazing feeling to actually ride the bike and not sit on the back. AMAZING. It's surprisingly not as squeaky loud as I thought'd it be.

Checked in the maintenance book that the spark plug was to be changed or checked every 2500km and I'm sure he hasn't done that as it doesn't start electrically you have to bump start it. Want to buy a DENSO IRIDIUM POWER SPARK PLUG but not sure if spark plugs come in different sizes. Will take the old one out and see.

Charging the battery fully now as I've already took fairings and things off just to get to it. Will see if that helps.

Wow, am I excited. I'm not even sure if i want to sell it lol! Thumbs Up

Nobby the Bastard · Harley Gaydar Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :

Dimerz · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Jul 2016 Karma :

Sorry, bike wont start electrically and want to buy a Denso Iridium spark plug as I've seen some good reviews of it starting in the cold, first time every time and has a prolonged life time.

Nobby the Bastard · Harley Gaydar Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :

iridium plugs are designed for longetivity. Copper plugs are better for reliability for starting. I wouldn't bother with iridium plugs in a 2T.

Is it spinning the motor on the starter?
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Pete. · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

Put a standard plug in it, save the extra tenner or whatever the iridium crap cost to put towards a battery.
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Dimerz · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Jul 2016 Karma :

Nobby the Bastard · Harley Gaydar Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :

If you can't remember what happened when you pressed the starter AND still bought it, I'm giving you no advice at all.

It's all on your own head.
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Dimerz · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Jul 2016 Karma :

thepuma · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Jul 2012 Karma :

Oh dear.
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

How much did you pay for it?

Dimerz · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Jul 2016 Karma :

£400. 17,000 miles.

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

We did try to warn you. Wink

Dimerz · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Jul 2016 Karma :

ThatDippyTwat · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Aug 2016 Karma :

And yet you bought it knowing that. That's what the "oh dear" is for.

If you have to ask the basic's on here, then buying bikes with issues, and probably not small issues, is going to turn into an expensive learning curve for you. Bravo for having a go, but I hope you have a hefty wallet to throw at it when you fuck things up (You will, everyone does, myself included, it's how we learn).

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Reminder:

Dimerz · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Jul 2016 Karma :

Put the battery back in this morning and started first time no trouble. It was the battery indeed.

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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Good man. Hang in there, not long to go until 125 o'clock. Thumbs Up

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Nobby the Bastard · Harley Gaydar Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :

I'd be testing if the bike will actually charge the battery before I sell it.
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bamt · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2013 Karma :

To be honest, I'd really fancy a go on one of these. I don't think I'd want to own one or use it as a serious bike, but ridden with the right attitude and in the right place, they've got to be a bit of a laugh, haven't they?

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c_dug · Super Spammer Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

You can sorn it with the new keepers slip he tore off and gave you when you bought it.
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