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newbie
Aug 14, 2009 16:54:01 GMT 1
Post by scooter on Aug 14, 2009 16:54:01 GMT 1
Hi everyone I'm new to this forum. I am looking for an aNTy at present. I will post some pics when I have managed to find the right bike Scooter
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newbie
Aug 14, 2009 17:34:05 GMT 1
Post by McF on Aug 14, 2009 17:34:05 GMT 1
Welcome scooter (does this make you a "mod"?) and congrats on your first post.
Good luck in your quest for an aNTy, there's plenty out there if you look.
You will find lots of things to look for by searching through this forum. Do not be put off by high mileage, most of us reckon they're not even run in until 50k miles. Many aNTys are going strong well after 100k miles.
Authentic aNTys are recognisable by their dented tank - do not be taken in by a cheap counterfeit!
Take a test ride and see how the gear box works - first or second gear can often become problematic, but isn't too serious when you adapt your riding style. Rear shock absorber can lose its damping. This can be repaired for circa £80. Collector box on the exhaust can start to disintegrate, but otherwise there isn't anything particular to look for on the rust front. So, if it looks OK, sounds OK and rides OK, provided the price is OK - buy it.
Good luck and please advise on your progress
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redpin
Hits the TON !
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newbie
Aug 15, 2009 0:32:14 GMT 1
Post by redpin on Aug 15, 2009 0:32:14 GMT 1
Welcome scooter like you I am a lot new on here I got my aNTy off that place called E-bay you mite have heared of it and wot a good bike it is its going on it 1st long run on Monday. O and I sold my scooter to get it.
PS its got a dint in the tank I did not no they had to have that.
john
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newbie
Aug 15, 2009 10:06:00 GMT 1
Post by scooter on Aug 15, 2009 10:06:00 GMT 1
Thanks for the welcome. I'm not a 'mod' but the scooter did get me back on two wheels as a commuter. I have a CB500, which I've been 'messing' with since Christmas. Nearly finished now, just have to repaint the tank (dented) and side panels. This will be a winter 'hack'. I also have a RVF 400, which I will be selling when I get an aNTy ;D I'll keep you posted re. the aNTy and thanks for the welcome. Scooter
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newbie
Aug 16, 2009 16:21:34 GMT 1
Post by Buzzin (^_^) on Aug 16, 2009 16:21:34 GMT 1
Welcome aboard Scooter
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newbie
Aug 27, 2009 21:01:17 GMT 1
Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Aug 27, 2009 21:01:17 GMT 1
Hi Scooter, Welcome to the club. Sorry I missed your arrival. Great bikes. Looking forward to the photo's. PS. Bet you do not see many with a wooden seat like mine. Great when you go camping.
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