My ZX-6R is now at the stage where Eddie and I really have to start stripping off the big bits that make it look like a motorcycle - forks, wheels, etc. so that I can flog them off on eBay. I've got a few questions for them what know - 1. My bike has been known to have the occasional lie down, from time to time, so I've no idea if the frame is straight[1]. Is this a reasonably easy thing for me to check for myself or should I sell it offering a refund if the buyer discovers that it's wonky? 2. I was planning to sell the log book with the frame, I assume this is still the done thing. 3. If so, how do you take care of getting the buyer to sign the V5 so that it can be sent off to the DVLA? I could fill in my bit and then post it to them, asking them to send it on for me, but they might decide it's more jolly not to bother. 4. Everything I've sold I've started at 99p with no reserve. This has meant a few things which I hoped would go for decent money haven't (the tail fairing only made 99p, for example). As the frame, forks, wheels and exhaust headers are reasonably big ticket items is it worth either starting them a bit higher or sticking a reserve on them? 5. I was planning to stick the motor[3], which has a spark plug blown out of it, on for a 99p start, buyer collects. Is there a better option? Once it's out of the frame it wouldn't take long to get the head off to have it helicoiled and a new set of gaskets isn't that expensive, so is it actually worth real money - i.e. enough to make it worth the hassle of getting it shipped somewhere rather than replying on a buyer with a van in the North-East? All advice and/or abuse gratefully received. [1] Or the forks[2], for that matter, so the same question for them. [2] Eddie and I bought a spare set of 6-pot callipers between us, so that we could always have a set clean and ready to stick on the bike while we cleaned up the other set ... except my original callipers don't fit his bike, but are fine on mine. [3] Minus the clutch, alternator and timing covers, which have already been sold. -- AndrewR, D.Bot (Celeritas) Aprilia RSV-1000R, Honda VFR750F-L, Kawasaki ZX-6R, Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo BOTAFOT#2,ITJWTFO#6,UKRMRM#1/13a,MCT#1,DFV#2,SKoGA#0 (and KotL) BotToS#5,SBS#25,IbW#34, DS#5, COSOC# Suspended, KotTFSTR# The speccy Geordie twat.
Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, AndrewR Lay a scaffolding pole along each side and measure to the centre line?
So, just get on my bike and ride around until I've collected a couple of scaffold poles, then? -- AndrewR, D.Bot (Celeritas) Aprilia RSV-1000R, Honda VFR750F-L, Kawasaki ZX-6R, Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo BOTAFOT#2,ITJWTFO#6,UKRMRM#1/13a,MCT#1,DFV#2,SKoGA#0 (and KotL) BotToS#5,SBS#25,IbW#34, DS#5, COSOC# Suspended, KotTFSTR# The speccy Geordie twat.
Easy enough if it's stripped, or partly so. With the frame upright, drop a plumb bob to the floor from the swingarm mounts. Put a close-fitting pole through the headstock until it touches the ground and mark all three points. Examine the triangle for squintiness. -- Dave GS850x2 XS650 SE6a "It's a moron working with power tools. How much more suspenseful can you get?" - House
Bloody hell, that makes sense and is straightforward. How many of Eddie's beers should I drink before attempting this? -- AndrewR, D.Bot (Celeritas) Aprilia RSV-1000R, Honda VFR750F-L, Kawasaki ZX-6R, Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo BOTAFOT#2,ITJWTFO#6,UKRMRM#1/13a,MCT#1,DFV#2,SKoGA#0 (and KotL) BotToS#5,SBS#25,IbW#34, DS#5, COSOC# Suspended, KotTFSTR# The speccy Geordie twat.
The CAMRA manual has this as a six-pint job. -- Dave GS850x2 XS650 SE6a "It's a moron working with power tools. How much more suspenseful can you get?" - House
Hmm - I'd describe it truthfully and leave it at caveat emptor Yes, the number plate goes with the frame. If somebody rebuilds their crashed bike into your frame, they should use your number plate. You're going to post a frame?! If you insisted on collection, the problem doesn't exist. Otherwise, I guess you could post the log book out, and insist on getting it back, signed, before you post the frame. Start the auction at the minimum price you'd accept.
