Happy new bike (to me) day - almost
Discussion
So, i've decided to get back in the saddle and i've found what i think is a decent bike for my ailing back and wrists. A more upright but still with some poke z1000sx. 2014.
This particular example is ultra low miles (under 2500 over a 10 year period) which i am a little suspicious about.
i've done my own HPT (i use vCheck other than HPI) and apart from the obvious no tax or MOT it's passed every MOT and looks like it hasn't turned a wheel in 3 years. A little alarm here for things like tyres, rubbers, service etc. that i'll address as part of the arrival.
I had an older z1000 a while ago, and 03 plate that was a little *too*nake for me but this one has a little more in the way of fairings and screen.
It has a plate on it that's unusual, i was told it's a private plate but there's no record of a plate change. it's the format ABC123. The same check says registered in the UK so not sure if that was the plate it was originally registered with?
It's completely standard, those exhausts are an eyesore i think but ho hum, might change them at some point.
I'm no longer interested in knee down around every corner or warp speed and want to get out and about and see a bit of Scotland in it.
This particular example is ultra low miles (under 2500 over a 10 year period) which i am a little suspicious about.
i've done my own HPT (i use vCheck other than HPI) and apart from the obvious no tax or MOT it's passed every MOT and looks like it hasn't turned a wheel in 3 years. A little alarm here for things like tyres, rubbers, service etc. that i'll address as part of the arrival.
I had an older z1000 a while ago, and 03 plate that was a little *too*nake for me but this one has a little more in the way of fairings and screen.
It has a plate on it that's unusual, i was told it's a private plate but there's no record of a plate change. it's the format ABC123. The same check says registered in the UK so not sure if that was the plate it was originally registered with?
It's completely standard, those exhausts are an eyesore i think but ho hum, might change them at some point.
I'm no longer interested in knee down around every corner or warp speed and want to get out and about and see a bit of Scotland in it.
Drawweight said:
Low miles aren t unusual in bikes.
I bought a Sprint where the guy lived in Fife and used to take it for it s yearly MOT to Edinburgh and it looked like that s all it was ridden.
Yeah, but this think looks like it hasn't so much as turned a single wheel revolution in three years. I bought a Sprint where the guy lived in Fife and used to take it for it s yearly MOT to Edinburgh and it looked like that s all it was ridden.
I'm more worried i gues about original tyres and fluids, fork seals etc. but i'll go over it with a fine tooth comb.
carinaman said:
Impressive torque curve.
I like these. I like the metallic green ones with the green tanks. I don't mind the exhausts.
I know i'm absolutely walking into this but that's the MOT milage history plot i've posted. Or do you mean they do actually have good power delivery? I like these. I like the metallic green ones with the green tanks. I don't mind the exhausts.
I await my whoosh.
"ABC 123" format registration marks were last issued in 1963 1964.
EDIT: I've always thought that the suffix letter format, starting with A for 1963, became universal in 1964, but, apparently, some local authorities didn't adopt it until 1965.
It could have been initially registered with the "cherished" number, rather than a new one from the dealership.
Plus point is that you can have a legal narrow(er) plate (174mm wide x 163mm high).
EDIT: I've always thought that the suffix letter format, starting with A for 1963, became universal in 1964, but, apparently, some local authorities didn't adopt it until 1965.
It could have been initially registered with the "cherished" number, rather than a new one from the dealership.
Plus point is that you can have a legal narrow(er) plate (174mm wide x 163mm high).
Edited by gareth_r on Sunday 1st March 19:39
gareth_r said:
"ABC 123" format registration marks were last issued in 1963 1964.
EDIT: I've always thought that the suffix letter format, starting with A for 1963, became universal in 1964, but, apparently, some local authorities didn't adopt it until 1965.
It could have been initially registered with the "cherished" number, rather than a new one from the dealership.
Plus point is that you can have a legal narrow(er) plate (174mm wide x 163mm high).
According to the reading i've done its an NI registered bike. Middle letter in the first group is "I" (aye EDIT: I've always thought that the suffix letter format, starting with A for 1963, became universal in 1964, but, apparently, some local authorities didn't adopt it until 1965.
It could have been initially registered with the "cherished" number, rather than a new one from the dealership.
Plus point is that you can have a legal narrow(er) plate (174mm wide x 163mm high).
Edited by gareth_r on Sunday 1st March 19:39
)I’ve had a think and have changed the bike. Same make and model but 3 years newer and with some more toys and updates.
The ultra low mileage and thought of having to do a part recommission wasn’t sitting well.
So. same bike but in blue.
Anyone got any tips on insurers? I used MCE but they went pop.
The ultra low mileage and thought of having to do a part recommission wasn’t sitting well.
So. same bike but in blue.
Anyone got any tips on insurers? I used MCE but they went pop.
Davie_GLA said:
I ve had a think and have changed the bike. Same make and model but 3 years newer and with some more toys and updates.
The ultra low mileage and thought of having to do a part recommission wasn t sitting well.
So. same bike but in blue.
Anyone got any tips on insurers? I used MCE but they went pop.
That’s what I’d have done too. The ultra low mileage and thought of having to do a part recommission wasn t sitting well.
So. same bike but in blue.
Anyone got any tips on insurers? I used MCE but they went pop.
Devitt have been good for me. Worth running a comparison on thebikeinsurer if they are within a few £ of anyone else I’d use them.
At the other end of personal experience I’ve found Hastings to be sharp practitioners on a few occasions and wouldn’t use them again if there was any other option.
Great bike! I have one of these albeit a 2019 model and found it's just a superb all-rounder. I did a track day on it last year, toured Wales / Scotland with mates, took my son out here and there and enjoyed the odd Sunday morning blast. They just seem to do everything.
I've had no issues with mine to date in 2 years. This year I haven't even had the trickle charger plugged in (because, lazy) and it fired first time at the weekend with no dramas. Enjoy!
I've had no issues with mine to date in 2 years. This year I haven't even had the trickle charger plugged in (because, lazy) and it fired first time at the weekend with no dramas. Enjoy!
Another owner here and i see you bumped the other thread, re add ons i can recommend getting a sat nav mount (evo tech i think from memory), heated grips and exhaust upgrade ( if just an end can replacement the additional noise is really only noticeable higher up the rev range as the cat remains and that kills most of the noise.)
It handles the commute pretty well and whilst I bought it for a bit of touring potential sadly life has gotten in the way... this year hopefully.
It handles the commute pretty well and whilst I bought it for a bit of touring potential sadly life has gotten in the way... this year hopefully.
Edited by MDUBZ on Tuesday 3rd March 14:48
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