wnt: cheap bike in Europe for August

**openear** · #1 7 Jul 2005

The title just about says it all.
Let me know what you have. I am traveling light.

**niels** · #2 8 Jul 2005

hi,
as you are saying i am travelling light..i will be back in belgium the end of july with my yamaha ttr 250 wich i drove from thailand. in greece for the moment were i am going to change the chain today and everything that needs to be done..very nice travelbike if you stay of the highways. it has 30000km but is in perfect condition. didnt had any problems so far.it has blinkers and everything you need for being on the road. you can have my softpaniers, tent, cooking gear and all for a cheap price..if interested. the bike is 3 years old, an australian drove it to bkk were i took over.
how lighter the more adventure..
greetz
niels

**JonStobbs** · #3 8 Jul 2005

Hi.
If it's of any interest i've got a Suzuki DR600 Djebel (1990) which will be up for sale in the next couple of weeks.It's an Italian import(one reason why it's in as good a condition as it is-no winter salt on the roads.I'll be registering it for UK plate).It's covered 13,000 miles,has quite a large tank(over 25 litres i think),and a very strong rear luggage rack.
Bad points are;
there's a small mounting lug broken off the right-hand plastic sidepannel(does'nt effect the security of the pannel,almost not noticable),and.....that's it!
I've recently completely stripped and re-painted the frame and bolt-on bits(faded/chipped paint),and the engine has had a complete service and new clutch fitted.Chain is new,sprockets are very good.Exhaust is original and very good.Both tyres are usable for a little while(will pass the roadworthyness test(MOT)),though i will fit a pair of new Avon Distanzia's for £100 on top of the asking price if requested.I'll be offering it for £1000 as it is with the tyres it has on now.I can email you photos of it if you PM me your email address.As far as i know there's nothing to stop it doing a tour of europe/anywhere right now.
Jon.

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**openear** · #4 12 Jul 2005

Is it a kick start or electric? I bought one in the states last year 6 years newer for $600 USD in perfect condition, but that was a steal. Still, more than I am looking to spend I think.

I would be interested in a private party rental maybe. I could spent $500 USD to rent for the 3 weeks, less is better. I know that is about 1/3 what a new bike would rent for, but I am not looking for anything grand. A single, or twin maybe between 250-650cc. Older is fine.

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Originally posted by JonStobbs:
Hi.
If it's of any interest i've got a Suzuki DR600 Djebel (1990) which will be up for sale in the next couple of weeks.It's an Italian import(one reason why it's in as good a condition as it is-no winter salt on the roads.I'll be registering it for UK plate).It's covered 13,000 miles,has quite a large tank(over 25 litres i think),and a very strong rear luggage rack.
Bad points are;
there's a small mounting lug broken off the right-hand plastic sidepannel(does'nt effect the security of the pannel,almost not noticable),and.....that's it!
I've recently completely stripped and re-painted the frame and bolt-on bits(faded/chipped paint),and the engine has had a complete service and new clutch fitted.Chain is new,sprockets are very good.Exhaust is original and very good.Both tyres are usable for a little while(will pass the roadworthyness test(MOT)),though i will fit a pair of new Avon Distanzia's for £100 on top of the asking price if requested.I'll be offering it for £1000 as it is with the tyres it has on now.I can email you photos of it if you PM me your email address.As far as i know there's nothing to stop it doing a tour of europe/anywhere right now.
Jon.

**JonStobbs** · #5 12 Jul 2005

It's a kickstart.Took it for a quick test yesterday and don't know if i want to sell it now,it's a lot better than i thought.Think i'll put a pair of enduro tryes on and keep it for trail-riding.

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**Grant Johnson** · #6 13 Jul 2005

openear - your mail is bouncing, you've exceeded your disk quota on your address. Please change your address in your profile or delete some of your mail - you're probably losing other mail too!

Grant

**RussellT** · #7 19 Jul 2005

I have a friend who has an old but servicable Honda Dominator for sale in London not sure how much he wants but I would have thought less than £1000 and he may be intereseted in some sort of buy back option

**openear** · #8 20 Jul 2005

that sounds really interesting.
Could you email me his contact info?
Thanks
GArret

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Originally posted by RussellT:
I have a friend who has an old but servicable Honda Dominator for sale in London not sure how much he wants but I would have thought less than £1000 and he may be intereseted in some sort of buy back option

**POB/London** · #9 21 Aug 2005

openear - not wanting to derail your thread or anything (see my VFR if your trip will be on road)...

but...

I am looking for a serviceable old dommie to spruce up for my next trip. If this Dominator in London is available, would you email me the details??? CASH buyer in London.

Thanks a load.

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