2nd hand bikes without the standard decals...

Interspatial_Meltdown · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 11 Feb 2006 Karma :

So, I found a Thundercat in black, 1998 model that is said to have covered just over 22 000 miles. Only thing is, the decals that are usually on the Thundercat are missing, so I'm believing that this may have had a respray.

I contacted the seller and he says he hasn't had it sprayed and has covered 2300 miles since he bought it in '04. Apart from this it's in good condition (besides a few minor cracks on the fairing by the indicators), but I'm somewhat weary of the possibility of a crash that caused the need for a respray.

Should I avoid?

Jammy-R6 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 19 Feb 2006 Karma :

All bikes crash or get dropped, obviously from the cracked fairing. Just HPI it so you know if it has been written off and have a good look to check for frame damage etc.

0ddball · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

Got any pics?

Interspatial_Meltdown · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 11 Feb 2006 Karma :

Here's the link to his eBay ad:

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4616913710&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Looks pretty tidy.

MikeH · Brolly Dolly Joined: 10 Dec 2005 Karma :

What's it like under that tank cover, make sure you look at it before you dive in and bid.
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Jrod · Page 3 Girl Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

I bid £1500 without going and looking at a bike, and then £1200 on another one without looking.

If the bike wasn't as described when I got there to collect I'd just refuse to pay for it.