The time has come, the walrus said ...

.... to talk of things to do,
like getting shot of Blackbirds,
and buying Hondas new.

Resistance was futile.
The finance sub-committee had to give in the end.[1]
If only to stop my nagging.

Now then: the nice man on the 'phone suggested £2k as a starting point
for P/X negotiations on the Blackbird, but I anticipate him revising
that when he sees it.

So, I might as well see if anyone here wants it (calm down Loz).

Details:

1999 V plate Blackbird, in Candy Glory Red. Location: London E14.
First of the injected models, last one before the 186mph restrictions
were introduced.[2] Sweepy needle speedo. 32,500 miles, going up by
around 70 a week. HISS. New battery and reg/rec.

Taxed and MOT'd to end November 09.

Currently sporting:
Hugger, Heli Bars, Givi rack and Maxia top box[3]. Double bubble
screen, K&N re-usable air filter. It will get new oil and a filter,
probably next weekend. Datatool Veto alarm.
Chain and sprox about 8k miles old.. Running Avon Storms, half worn,
rear has a plug in it where a very tiny nail went in. Baglux tank
cover. It will get a good clean beforehand.

Comes with spare key, and little owners manual.

Also available[4]: Official manual, Hagon fork springs, Promotive
stainless cans[5], original bars and screen. Probably some brake pads,
too.

Downsides: tailpiece is cracked at front left mounting point. No
service history.[6] Usual scuffs and scratches for a 9 year-old bike.
Rear shock a little tired and emotional. Fine solo, but struggles
two-up.[7]

Runs really well, but top-end rattle evident above 3k revs - probably
needs the clearances looking at.

Let's start at £1500 as is ( or returned to stock) and £1750 for the
lot.

Any takers?

[1] Even agreed to getting luggage fitted to it.
[2] Not really an issue.
[3] No lock at present, but will be fitted.
[4] Possibly separately
[5] VERY LOUD; nfru.
[6] Banjax did the 16k, and the oil's been changed every 4k.
[7] More like three-up with us two on it.

 

Not my cuppa tea, but my local mate Nobby's on the hunt for a Blackbird
of around that age. Do you mind if I pass details on to him after
everyone else on the group has had a chance?

--
Lozzo
SV650S K5, ZX-7R P4, CBR600F-W, SR250 SpazzTrakka, SR250 Project
SpazzCaffer
I see a bright new future, where chickens can cross the road with no
fear of having their motives questioned

 

As long as you make sure we don't miss anyone out.

 

I'll round them all up and interogate them before passing the details
on.

--
Lozzo
SV650S K5, ZX-7R P4, CBR600F-W, SR250 SpazzTrakka, SR250 Project
SpazzCaffer
I see a bright new future, where chickens can cross the road with no
fear of having their motives questioned

 

Pah, get her to get her own licence.

 

You think of everything.

 

Let's take about £1450 off that, courtesy of hit and run by a silver
Focus at around 6:45 this evening.

Just got back from Newham Hospital wivva broked hand.

Ow.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, SD

Oh you *clumsy* ****.

GWS, and congratulations of FBOTY.

No CCTV, I suppose?

 

Prolly a write-off, then, even if it's just fairing damage.

Who hasn't had one of those?

GWS, you clumsy ****.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, platypus

I'm confused, AIUI he'd already told Bomber Bonwick to **** off, and
consequently didn't have to cross enemy lines.

Why is he faking copping a Blighty one?

 

That's a bit of a fucker, & no mistake. GWS.

--
Krusty

'03 Tiger 955i
'02 MV Senna (for sale) '96 Tiger (for sale)
'79 Fantic Hiro 250 (for sale) '81 Corvette (for sale)

 

You know what'll make you feel better: a new bike.

 

Oooooh - sounds a bit nasty. Much sympathy from Pat and a "clumsy
****" from me.

Back on the road for May?

 

Oh bollocks. GWS that Dodger.

I'll give ya a monkey for it, and that's cutt.... you know the rest.

--
Lozzo
SV650S K5, ZX-7R P4, CBR600F-W, SR250 SpazzTrakka, SR250 Project
SpazzCaffer
I see a bright new future, where chickens can cross the road with no
fear of having their motives questioned

 

You silly sod...

GWS

 

You'll be wanting a big V-Twin, then.

 

Can you add to the insurance claim for my mental distress at having
started to talk T round to the idea that your Blackbird might be a
"sensible option" only to have that effort wasted?

GWS

 

Oh ****.

Clumsy ****. GWS.

 

Ah, bollocks

GWS