Hi all just seen this cat and want some advice please

Hi everyone,

I was just looking through the usual sites, spotted this and wondered what people thought.

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On first viewing I thought it identical to the bike that Snowcat sold the other week, but with nearly 21000 miles on it. The only reason I know this is because I really wanted his :(

Anyway, thoughts on the bike, dealer or in general are much appreciated.

John.

Looks like a good bike for good money.

To put it into perspective, I paid £1800 for a very similar bike in March (private sale).

The only thing that I'm a bit wary of is the sold as seen part of the ad, with no mechanical assurances given etc..

Think I'll maybe pop over and take a look.

Cheers for the input though, that gives a bit of perspective.

Love you're avatar.....I'm always pointing out the 'octopus on the bar that wants a fight' but the OH just doesn't see it and thinks I'm

That can will be LOUD (and illegal)! Also, regardless of what they say, they can not completely absolve themselves of a limited warranty.

It certainly looks very clean and a good price for that year and mileage.

It's difficult to be sure from the photos, but if the downpipes are original it would be best to budget for a stainless set (and a legal can, as Weasley says). Also, with that can it may have been re-jetted - if it has, then putting a more restrictive can on would mean jetting back to standard, and it it hasn't then it may have been running lean which doesn't do a lot of good.

From the tax disc it looks as if it's been off the road through the summer, so I'd want to know why.

But definitely worth a closer look.

I have a feeling that is actually steves (snowcat) bike, it looks identical and he traded it in this weekend, maybe check with him on here if its his bike?
If it is that'll be a cracker of a bike!

I hope it is Steve's, as I wanted it anyway :-)

That'll give me piece of mind too. Think I'll ring them tomorrow and pop over.

I don't think it's Steve's but it looks in good condition.


£1500 is about right I would have thought as they're not fetching a huge amount.

I agree with the no warranty thing? But if you HPI it and thoroughly check it over its a lot of motoring for not a lot of money.

My word they got that on quick, yes it is my bike..... Now where do I start, the tax disc is brand new because I took my private plate off it and its been ridden (a lot) this year.

End can is fierce looking but it is road legal having gone through 2 MOT's without advisory and a bikesafe course, it has baffles in, it's not stamped road legal but futhermore not stamped otherwise. It has been re jetted and runs like a dream.

Still original headers on it but they are in good condition.

Ref the mileage it's actually done 12000 miles or there abouts , the figure they have quoted doesn't take into account the clock counts in KMs due to it being a bike made for the Dutch market. It's still a UK original bike and has an overlay for reading miles per hour.

Let me know how you get on when you go to see it.

She is a great bike and HPI clear from when I bought it. No worries with the engine, gearbox etc, runs really sweet and I'd be happy to see it stick around on here.

Snowy wrote:My word they got that on quick, yes it is my bike.....

There you go then, keep it in the family

Plus you'll be able to get an exact history from the pervious owner (well as far as he had it), on here.

Well . . . ???

Did you phone up / go see ???

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MrNutt wrote:If it is that'll be a cracker of a bike!

Cheers Dave, made me feel all warm inside that did, you angling for a go on the blade??

0ldcat wrote:Well . . . ???

Did you phone up / go see ???

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I hope he buys it and keeps it in the family I was gutted yesterday as I dropped her off, be good to be able to keep in touch with her and maybe see her on the of ride out.

Drumroll.......SOLD TO ME £1500!

Didn't bother going down. I had a chat with Steve and the guy at Jordan's and I was more than happy.

Put a deposit down this morning. Cheers for the chat Steve, its good to know your not buying a lemon and you can rest assured that she is going to a good home.

I've got the night before xmas feeling now and a massive grin

Thanks for the help everyone.

Snowcat wrote:

MrNutt wrote:If it is that'll be a cracker of a bike!

Cheers Dave, made me feel all warm inside that did, you angling for a go on the blade??

maybe.........

glad to see the bike has stayed within the forum though, will be good to see it on some rideouts!

Nice one John,

I'm sure you'll love her, a right propper welcome to the family hope and look forward to seeing you both on a ride out sometime

cheers
Tel

It's Blue, good man.

For £1,500 you basically stole that! Great buy, nicely done.

johnelcoat wrote:Drumroll.......SOLD TO ME £1500!

Didn't bother going down. I had a chat with Steve and the guy at Jordan's and I was more than happy.

Put a deposit down this morning. Cheers for the chat Steve, its good to know your not buying a lemon and you can rest assured that she is going to a good home.

I've got the night before xmas feeling now and a massive grin

Thanks for the help everyone.

I didn't want to steal your thunder John as after our comversation I knew you'd bought it but felt the news was yours to broadcast.

Congrats on the purchase mate, I promise you won't be disappointed, she was good to me on some pretty challenging ride outs and a trip to Assen, she was sure footed and never missed a beat, even after laying her up for a month when the weather turned crap she still fired up first time.

A great first big bike to me and I'm sure she will be for you too.

Oh and unless they've had it away I left her matching blue stand puc under the seat as a little pressie for the next owner! Enjoy

on a note on the bike, it sound great tearing away from you with the pipe on it, at S&T this year really though it was a race bike, got a lovely growl to it

I know and it's good I'll get to hear it again hopefully

Well done and not a bad buy.

Ride safe & enjoy!

Aaaawww... I love a happy ending