[QUOTE] These are the stock pipes, yes. And no, I didn't. And I bet he doesn't, either. Oh, happy day. Anyway, the deal's been agreed, for £1100 plus £50 for him to deliver it to the Chateau tomorrow morning. I am strangely excited....[/QUOTE] I am *ssooooooooo* jeleous ! It was the bike I dreamed of when I could afford nowt. A mate had one, and would often just take me out for a ride when he was off shift, but would never never never let me or anyone else ride it :-( [QUOTE] Seriously, I've wanted a Z650, an early Z650, for years, as you well know. I've told him on the phone that I'm happy to buy on his description. I mean, he's had the bike for years, and he obviously knows his shit. I've also gently pointed out that if it doesn't match his warts-and-all description, then he'll be a disappointed man, and he's cool with that. I think he knows he's got a decent Zed here. So this looks like being the Chimay steed. *Cough* Will sir WAGM?[/QUOTE] Can I be second in the queue. ?