Today I acquired...........

[Hood]

Who said things were easy.
Today I acquired bike insurance.
Tried yesterday to get my policy changed, was on the phone for over an hour yesterday, wouldn't accept my bikes model as it didn't chime with the outdated descriptions they had so was supposed to get the dealer to confirm. Couldn't get through so was going to have to leave the bike but dealer covered me for 12hrs so I could get home. Today I have spent a further 2 hrs on the phone and now they tell me they won't cover me because the bike is too expensive
Had to cancel that insurance and have now managed to get cover from Bennetts, £400 rather than the £325 I was previously but hopefully any issues I have will be easier to deal with seeing as they are supposed to be bike specialists

 

[Hood]

Oh, one good thing, dealer gave me the wrong model, didn't notice until I was on my way home. This one has the electronic suspension and is £1500 more than the model I was supposed to get. Phoned dealer this morning and he held his hands up as his mistake but I agreed to pay £500 of the £1500 so everyone is happy, me more so than the dealer I would imagine.

 

[DennisCA]

I didn't even know you could insure bikes. But I guess I never needed to consider that, my bike cost 60 euros 10 years ago. It's a bit rusty but it goes forward

 

[Hood]

Maybe a different type of bike, mine is 1100cc rather than the human powered version I suspect you are talking about.

 

[123hotchef]

Some French grease.

 

[JMS1972]

Some French grease.

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For those that like a more full bodied fruity vaseline?

 

[RWD3M]

Some French grease.

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I wonder if they do a nice Cabernet version

 

[Rannsachair]

Oh, one good thing, dealer gave me the wrong model, didn't notice until I was on my way home. This one has the electronic suspension and is £1500 more than the model I was supposed to get. Phoned dealer this morning and he held his hands up as his mistake but I agreed to pay £500 of the £1500 so everyone is happy, me more so than the dealer I would imagine.

I would pay more not to have electronic suspension on a bike. A relative has it on his BMW, failed just out of warranty, really expensive to replace. I suppose if you do not intend keeping long term, it is fine.

 

[Cuthy246]

Some French grease.

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"Burgundy Vaseline Grease" "Specially for elevators and hoists"

 

[123hotchef]

yes! it was a free it will come in useful for sure

 

[Hood]

I would pay more not to have electronic suspension on a bike. A relative has it on his BMW, failed just out of warranty, really expensive to replace. I suppose if you do not intend keeping long term, it is fine.

Yeh but BMW, nuff said

To be honest I am a bit worried in that respect but worst comes to the worst I should be able to just put standard guts in. No plans on selling this one any time soon, it has been exhausting enough

 

[James1979]

today I acquired (well, on behalf of a customer but I’m using the thing!) some serious ugga duggas.

 

[123hotchef]

today I acquired (well, on behalf of a customer but I’m using the thing!) some serious ugga duggas.

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BEAST

 

[DennisCA]

Maybe a different type of bike, mine is 1100cc rather than the human powered version I suspect you are talking about.

Oh right, I don't really consider those when I hear the word bike. I think motorcycle or moped then.

 

[James1979]

BEAST

‘Kin yup!!

Bargain too. £550 ish with 2 x 8ah batteries and charger in a case

 

[123hotchef]

‘Kin yup!!

Bargain too. £550 ish with 2 x 8ah batteries and charger in a case

that is a great price those 8ah aint cheap

 

[James1979]

that is a great price those 8ah aint cheap

I’m actually tempted. Those batteries are £250+

I’d sell battery charger and the pack out box and get a cheap gun.

 

[Moose McAlpine]

Oh, one good thing, dealer gave me the wrong model, didn't notice until I was on my way home. This one has the electronic suspension and is £1500 more than the model I was supposed to get. Phoned dealer this morning and he held his hands up as his mistake but I agreed to pay £500 of the £1500 so everyone is happy, me more so than the dealer I would imagine.

I can just imagine the disappointment you felt when you found out you'd got the wrong bike. Heartbreaking.

 

[Blobber]

Got a pair of 48DHLA carbs to rebuild so hopefully this will help, 10L capacity so should be ideal if it works!

 

[123hotchef]

I’m actually tempted. Those batteries are £250+

I’d sell battery charger and the pack out box and get a cheap gun.

Go on go on go on go on