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Selling tips with a broken bike
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I got my bike 'fixed' recently as it had a malfuctioning rectifier which had fried the solanoid, and also the mechanic found out that the rear shock was frozen and the brakes were worn down to the metal, so had to have all that replaced. Parts & labour £360. Because I told him I wanted it fixing completely.
Anyway, he brought it back and I couldn't get it started, he popped by to hav e alook and the clutch cut out had become dislodged. I'm an idiot. Anyway, then it was turning over great sohe left.
The battery was now flat (problem I was having before, argh!!). So I charged it up briefly, as I don't have a bike charger but know you can use a car charger so long as it's for a very short amount of time. The battery now has enough charge to turn the engine over.
But it doesn't start! This is just getting ridiculous now... the MOT has expired I think, so I was wondering...
Would it just be better to put it on eBay 'sold as seen' - I want to sell this bike anyway because I haven't got my licence and so won't be able to ride it. Next year I can maybe buy another one. I only paid £400 for it.. there's a guide here: http://www.parkers.co.uk/pricing/used_bike/valuation.aspx?deriv=4150&plate=56
That says private poor £795 but who's going to pay that for a non-starting bike? For what I know, mind you, it's just a spark plug or something. I just don't have the time, money or patience anymore. The guy charges £60 for pick up and drop off (no licence mate!), and I've only got £160 left in my bank account and it's got to last me til I get my student loan thru.
I'd be happy if I got £400 for it, but I'm not sure if it's not starting (And the front left indicator bulb needs replacing ).
What should I do?
Anyway, he brought it back and I couldn't get it started, he popped by to hav e alook and the clutch cut out had become dislodged. I'm an idiot. Anyway, then it was turning over great sohe left.
The battery was now flat (problem I was having before, argh!!). So I charged it up briefly, as I don't have a bike charger but know you can use a car charger so long as it's for a very short amount of time. The battery now has enough charge to turn the engine over.
But it doesn't start! This is just getting ridiculous now... the MOT has expired I think, so I was wondering...
Would it just be better to put it on eBay 'sold as seen' - I want to sell this bike anyway because I haven't got my licence and so won't be able to ride it. Next year I can maybe buy another one. I only paid £400 for it.. there's a guide here: http://www.parkers.co.uk/pricing/used_bike/valuation.aspx?deriv=4150&plate=56
That says private poor £795 but who's going to pay that for a non-starting bike? For what I know, mind you, it's just a spark plug or something. I just don't have the time, money or patience anymore. The guy charges £60 for pick up and drop off (no licence mate!), and I've only got £160 left in my bank account and it's got to last me til I get my student loan thru.
I'd be happy if I got £400 for it, but I'm not sure if it's not starting (And the front left indicator bulb needs replacing ).
What should I do?
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Haha, if you're bored you're welcome to try but I haven't a clue and have no tools or anything
Mind you, looking on google local its a fair way to go...
Bear in mind I have screwdrivers for computers and a pair of pliers but nothing for bikes...
I've stuff on this afternoon, and my best mate gets back tomorrow so I'll probably spend the day with him. Fancy a stab Tuesday?
Will send you a PM tomorrow evening or something.
Just don't ride off with the bike whilst I'm gone
When do you head off to uni, squire?
If you can get the bike over here, then I'm sure it'll be something we could do. If I can arrange some transport over to you, then I shall do so. But at the moment, things aren't looking promising. Sorry mate .
After riding through 1 winter I should be fine..