AdzC Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I passed my Direct Access this week and on Thursday I went to look at a 1997 GSXR 750 SRAD. Not knowing a great deal about bikes just yet I got a friend to come with me on Friday and give the bike a look over. He did so and took it fir a ride with everything seeming fine for the age etc. Anyway I put a £100 deposit down after confirming that I could afford the insurance. I have just run a HPi check and it has come back as a Cat C write off back in June last year. Should I still go ahead with the purchase? Balance being £1500 left to pay so in total £1600 for the bike. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 If the seller never told you that, what else ain't he letting on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 No becuase when you are overtaking an artic at 70 plus on and wet dark night, you don't want CatC to come out and haunt you. Well done for getting the HPI check, saving £1500 and possibly more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzC Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 I'm going to give the seller a ring. Forgot to mention that he is a trader so am i within my rights to ask for the deposit back. Feel a little pissed but personally i'm not comfortable with it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 If you are not comfortable now then you never will be mate. Get your deposit back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 So many bikes out there, walk away. Good luck with getting your deposit back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Yes walk away mate, like ewen said there is loads out there, especially at this time of the year. Go get your deposit back and buy a minter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzC Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Thanks guys. I will keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Whats wrong with your smoe?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzC Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Whats wrong with your smoe?? Ha Ha. Fingers quicker than my brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Where did you do your direct access? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzC Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Where did you do your direct access? Mike I did it with BCL on Talbot Road, Blackpool. Highly recommend them. I did my CBT in December then my DAS last week. I had never ridden a bike before and they got me through my test in no time. If you are thinking about doing it get it done before the end of March as the test changes to an EU regulated one which is supposed to be a right pain in the arse. Any queries feel free to PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Good move AdzC! Best thing I ever did was my DAS. nearest thing to flying 3 feet off the ground. I recommend as a good first bike a 600 Hornet. Great Honda reliablity and build quality. Suzis and Kwax don't come anywhere near them. Then when you really get into biking get something bigger. Don't buy anything new. Somewhere in your fledgling years you will drop that bike. I'm now whizzing around on a Triumph 1050 Speed Triple. I luv it, dare I say more than my Supe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzC Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Good move AdzC! Best thing I ever did was my DAS. nearest thing to flying 3 feet off the ground. I recommend as a good first bike a 600 Hornet. Great Honda reliablity and build quality. Suzis and Kwax don't come anywhere near them. Then when you really get into biking get something bigger. Don't buy anything new. Somewhere in your fledgling years you will drop that bike. I'm now whizzing around on a Triumph 1050 Speed Triple. I luv it, dare I say more than my Supe. Thanks Chewie. I just wish I had done it sooner like just after my 21st like I was planning to do. I did my DAS on a naked 600 Hornet which I must say I enjoyed thoroughly. I would like a nice supersport bike, I understand that I will have to be careful but the throttle works both ways so we'll see what I end up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Get your deposit back mate, There are plenty of srad's around for that price. Wouldn't risk a cat c bike myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzC Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Get your deposit back mate, There are plenty of srad's around for that price. Wouldn't risk a cat c bike myself Just to update I have spoken to the trader and he has said there's no problem with getting my deposit back. Just got to pop and see him so he can refund to my card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Isn't a GSXR750 a bit much for an inexperianced rider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzC Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 I don't think so mate. Took one out for a test ride and to be honest it's all about being controlled. I'm not planning on jumping on it and going screwing round. It's more a case of buying something that I'm not going to want to chop in within 6 months time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Isn't a GSXR750 a bit much for an inexperianced rider? I don't think so mate. Took one out for a test ride and to be honest it's all about being controlled. I'm not planning on jumping on it and going screwing round. It's more a case of buying something that I'm not going to want to chop in within 6 months time. I really hope you stick to that. I've been riding over 20 years - if I'd had a GSXR750 immediately after passing my test I would now be dead. Even with the bikes I did have - which were massively less powerful than that - looking back, I'm pretty lucky I'm not dead. As with most things, it takes time to build experience. If you're going to be sensible for a while, you don't really need a GSXR750! Riding a bike is very different from driving a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzC Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 I really hope you stick to that. I've been riding over 20 years - if I'd had a GSXR750 immediately after passing my test I would now be dead. Even with the bikes I did have - which were massively less powerful than that - looking back, I'm pretty lucky I'm not dead. As with most things, it takes time to build experience. If you're going to be sensible for a while, you don't really need a GSXR750! Riding a bike is very different from driving a car. Thanks for the advice Dave. I have thought long and hard about it but keep coming to this decision. Going to take it steady and ride within my limits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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