17k for litre bikes - since when?

[Pothole]

CaptainSlow said:

Jazoli said:

This is the fair wear and tear guide I got from Black Horse

That's pretty comprehensive.

No corrosion? Wouldn't want an Africa Twin from them!

"on trim or bodywork"

[Krikkit]

Gavia said:

...or literally turn all the money that I spend on food into st.

That's why you should buy used food like me. So much cheaper!

[Gavia]

Krikkit said:

Gavia said:

...or literally turn all the money that I spend on food into st.

That's why you should buy used food like me. So much cheaper!

Two girls one cup?

[BobSaunders]

My monthly Starbucks bill is bigger than my PCP payment. I'm just renting a decent bike, and then changing it to another decent bike, every two years.

[podman]

Jazoli said:

This is the fair wear and tear guide I got from Black Horse



and the full info is here https://www.blackhorse.co.uk/content/bbp/repositor...

Edited by Jazoli on Thursday 14th June 17:07

As I shall be PCPing a new bike soon thanks for posting that, seems fair and reasonable terms to me, maybe sounds daft to some but I would treat any new bike as my own and look after it as such, my mindset wouldn't change just because I was getting rid of it in "X" years.

[Krikkit]

Gavia said:

Krikkit said:

Gavia said:

...or literally turn all the money that I spend on food into st.

That's why you should buy used food like me. So much cheaper!

Two girls one cup?

More like one bloke and a latrine. My cup runneth over.

[croyde]

Back to the title. £17k for a litre bike.

I see the latest Yamaha maxi scooter can hit £11k new so makes the litre bike a bargain.

[The Selfish Gene]

my new Triumph coming on Saturday (after the last one was very publically nicked and not sorted in other thread)

it's a 900 - and only 9k...............it does to be fair only have 55 BHP and is definitely not fast

pretty though - and good for commuting.

Triumph Street Scrambler - is not everyone's beez wax

[Krikkit]

Will sir be wanting the lifestyle kit to accompany it?



Only kidding, enjoy!

[Pothole]

Krikkit said:

Will sir be wanting the lifestyle kit to accompany it?



Only kidding, enjoy!

He's missing a bell custom 500, surely?

I've got a jacket like that.

[308mate]

James_B said:

Birky_41 said:

Yep good luck to that. Such a st time right now if you are in that area

I’ve probably mentioned this before but...

I live in Canary Wharf. My bikes are stored in the communal garage for my flats. Key-card entry, CCTV, and 24 hour security on site, frequently patrolling plus multiple high-end locks and chains.

I have had five bikes stolen in the last five years.

Jesus, really? I was contemplating buying in the Wharf. What building are you in?

[Dog Star]

Pothole said:

Krikkit said:

Will sir be wanting the lifestyle kit to accompany it?



Only kidding, enjoy!

He's missing a bell custom 500, surely?

I've got a jacket like that.

That's pretty well how I dress - I ride a R1. I can't stand the whole leather romper suit look, or the textile "road captain" look (unless I'm going to work or it's raining). I like to look like I'm going to a bar.

[The Selfish Gene]

ha excellent - that's exactly the same as the Triumph I had nicked..........but with the high Vance exhaust!

new one exactly the same too! :-D

[garylythgoe]

Out of interest - how do those Triumphs ride?

[The Selfish Gene]

garylythgoe said:

Out of interest - how do those Triumphs ride?

well I'm no expert (owned 5 bikes in 20 years) but it's fantastic for what I use it for. 24 mile round commute to central London.

It looks great, sounds great and goes perfectly quickly enough for town traffic. It's torquey, upright and great turning circle etc.

The guy that owns and runs the BikeShed is a mucho expert on bikes, and he bought one with his own money after testing one. (Triumph give him bikes for free)

So it must be ok!

Downside is - it aint fast on the open road. Definitely not a motorway bike. That's the only thing I've found wrong with it.

[CaptainSlow]

How do they last? The old air cooled model rusted faster than an Africa Twin in a pool of rusty sea water.

[The Selfish Gene]

CaptainSlow said:

How do they last? The old air cooled model rusted faster than an Africa Twin in a pool of rusty sea water.

well as you know mine was nicked before it had the chance to rust........

so I'm not qualified to comment!

[Krikkit]

Dog Star said:

Pothole said:

Krikkit said:

Will sir be wanting the lifestyle kit to accompany it?

Only kidding, enjoy!

He's missing a bell custom 500, surely?

I've got a jacket like that.

That's pretty well how I dress - I ride a R1. I can't stand the whole leather romper suit look, or the textile "road captain" look (unless I'm going to work or it's raining). I like to look like I'm going to a bar.

Sorry, it was poor work trying to find an image with a hipster on the specific bike...

[The Selfish Gene]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

yep - he has a black one

[Mr2Mike]

Dog Star said:

That's pretty well how I dress - I ride a R1. I can't stand the whole leather romper suit look, or the textile "road captain" look (unless I'm going to work or it's raining). I like to look like I'm going to a bar.

How many people wear leathers for "the look" rather than the protection they offer?