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tlmania · Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Posts: 17 Location: Devon UK

Every year it's the same...... I know I must do it and so I steal myself for the moment and even prepare bit of blurb for the advert in my head. I know I'm going to take it out of the garage, give it a fresh MOT and and a last ride and then put it up for sale.........

But then I throw the covers off it and it all goes wrong.

Trying to sell a bim is like dumping a really fit bint..........she's expensive, gorgeous, the envy of your mates, but you've been sleeping with the girl next door and you know you should end it.

And then her rear end just does it for you and all good intentions go out of the window.

BUT THIS YEAR IT'S DIFFERENT !

I haven't got it out yet, and I know that when some polite enquires start coming in from you guys I'll concede and let someone take it off me.

So, it's a 2000 YB 11 with about 12 k on the fully working clocks. It's not perfect and the price will reflect this, but it does run and ride beautifully. Like the computer fool that I am I can't figure how to put images up on this site, but all emails will be responded to with images and full response to questions.

TBH i'm not sure that I'll even try anywhere other than you guys to sell it.......it seems a but vulgar to offer it up on ebay, rather like trying to sell a Degas or Rembrandt in Athena.

Sympathy please guys, though I'll still have my baby YB7 this is a very difficult decision to make.

gilesdeanuk@hotmail.com

philfingers · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:09 pm Post subject:

images hosted on behalf of Giles

your lucky to be able to keep a bike in the house, even more so a wet one!

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Evilchicken0 · Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London

F2 Powervalve Cool

How much then ... I might know somebody
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tlmania · Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Posts: 17 Location: Devon UK

Keeping bikes in the living room and being able to put engine casings in the dishwasher has everything to do with not living with the other half
Cool

I want 4.5 k and when I'm able I'll send photos of the cosmetic issues it has....Nothing to loose sleep over and TBH I've always thought that as lovely as they are, the biggest smile you get from a bim is powering it out of a bend, not sitting looking at it. Very Happy

Pompey · Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough

to true ... how about the yb7? mm,mmm,mm,mm? Laughing

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philfingers · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:28 pm Post subject:

and the reason mine are tucked away in the garage and not in the conservatory

have you seen how much damage a Bob the Builder tool kit can do to a defenseless bike!
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03 YB11, 03 Aprilia RSVR Edwards, 94 Ducati Superlight III, 95 Honda NC30, 04 Ducati 999S, 91 kawasaki KR1-S C2, 91 Ducati 851 USD Strada, 89 ZXR750H1, 90 ZXR400H1, 205 16v Rally Car, A6 2.7TDI Avant, STM R1 engined Phoenix

Pompey · Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough

I see he has been trying to cyphen your fuel as well!
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philfingers · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:35 pm Post subject:

putting small stones in the exhaust is another toddler favourite!
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03 YB11, 03 Aprilia RSVR Edwards, 94 Ducati Superlight III, 95 Honda NC30, 04 Ducati 999S, 91 kawasaki KR1-S C2, 91 Ducati 851 USD Strada, 89 ZXR750H1, 90 ZXR400H1, 205 16v Rally Car, A6 2.7TDI Avant, STM R1 engined Phoenix

tlmania · Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Posts: 17 Location: Devon UK

how about the yb7? mm,mmm,mm,mm..........

YB7 has a 600 motor and is wickedly fun to ride. Have you ever ridden/got your leg over one ?...... I'm 5' 10" and I just about fit..... but then they were made for the Japanese market.... Laughing

brian · Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3769 Location: Australia

brian · Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3769 Location: Australia

Very nice pair of bims there tl. Shame to split them up, but you gotta do what ya gotta do. Embarassed

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Pompey · Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough

tlmania · Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Posts: 17 Location: Devon UK

YB7.....Everything has a price as they say.

and it is a shame to split them, anyone fancy adding them both to their collection ? It'd be nice to REALLY know they're both going to a good home.

laminator · Joined: 27 Oct 2007 Posts: 320 Location: Midlands

Pompey · Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough

you beat me to the next question!
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