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Posted: Jul 18th, '07, 16:13
by TLS-Moose
Funky wrote:Well I need a new engine so this is my debate at the moment! I have 2 weeks free in august when i could drop in a new engine..but then pay to have everything set up which is more expense (im guessing in all about a grand) or whether to save up and get a new bike...I guess if i can get an engine cheap enough, i'll have it.

That thing of yours ain't worth spending a grand on :shock: You'd be better off breaking it on e-bay and putting what you get along with that grand towards something else :wink:

Posted: Jul 18th, '07, 19:51
by deej
if im honest ebay,then dealers if i had too but as i now know enough breakers i would use them but not many have decent ducati bits, lol

Posted: Jul 20th, '07, 20:08
by Mike Daytona600
I'd rather go to the brakers than buy of ebay. At least you can see if there's any marks in the panels.

But if pay for myself and had done as much damage as you say then probably brakers. If it was just one panel then new, if my Daytona.

Panels are mega expensive though.

Posted: Jul 20th, '07, 21:35
by Ricky_t
I would use breakers if they had the parts such as the farings, but other more essential bits, i would get new such as the brake levers and engine etc.

Posted: Jul 20th, '07, 21:47
by Tom
I wouldnt buy a new engine, fooook that!

I buy it from whoever has it! And whoever is cheapest!

Posted: Jul 23rd, '07, 16:54
by Billi
breakers every time...at least as a first stop...sheaper and we need to keep em in business....x

Posted: Jul 24th, '07, 07:37
by ParanoidChickens
breakers for me....... no.1 cheapness no.2 as already said you can see the parts your buying.

speedy any bikes relatively fit for the road going cheap that only need a bit of work??? ring me!!

BKB

Posted: Jul 24th, '07, 08:02
by jason
new, but Id trawl ebay first for unused fairing panels stripped from race bikes.

Posted: Jul 24th, '07, 08:17
by fjrnobby
Would depend on the age and condition of the bike and insurance cover. If the bike was getting on a bit, then definately a breakers. If protected no claims on insurance, then probably through them depending on excess...

Posted: Jul 24th, '07, 10:21
by Funky
TLS-Moose wrote:
Funky wrote:Well I need a new engine so this is my debate at the moment! I have 2 weeks free in august when i could drop in a new engine..but then pay to have everything set up which is more expense (im guessing in all about a grand) or whether to save up and get a new bike...I guess if i can get an engine cheap enough, i'll have it.

That thing of yours ain't worth spending a grand on :shock: You'd be better off breaking it on e-bay and putting what you get along with that grand towards something else :wink:
Got a spare grand you can lend me in the next month? We could start a get Funky mobile fund :D

I've seen engine going for about 300 squids, i'll drop it in myself and then pay to get all the valves, carbs etc set up.

Posted: Jul 24th, '07, 12:19
by Jonny
Funky wrote:
TLS-Moose wrote:
Funky wrote:Well I need a new engine so this is my debate at the moment! I have 2 weeks free in august when i could drop in a new engine..but then pay to have everything set up which is more expense (im guessing in all about a grand) or whether to save up and get a new bike...I guess if i can get an engine cheap enough, i'll have it.

That thing of yours ain't worth spending a grand on :shock: You'd be better off breaking it on e-bay and putting what you get along with that grand towards something else :wink:
Got a spare grand you can lend me in the next month? We could start a get Funky mobile fund :D

I've seen engine going for about 300 squids, i'll drop it in myself and then pay to get all the valves, carbs etc set up.
Let me know when you need a hand :wink:

Posted: Jul 24th, '07, 12:48
by speedy(delboy)
babyblade89 wrote:speedy any bikes relatively fit for the road going cheap that only need a bit of work??? ring me!!
There are about 6 or 7 working bikes coming, from Blades to a near Brand new Z1000, but get stuffed I am keeping this baby.

I know there are some others including a CBR600, CBR125, Supermoto to name just a few.

Posted: Jul 24th, '07, 13:15
by watters
let me know what blades you get, actually,would be a good idea to maybe have your own little section on the site with what you have available,bikes and spares,saves people on here asking you every 5 minutes!

Posted: Jul 24th, '07, 13:18
by speedy(delboy)
watters wrote:let me know what blades you get, actually,would be a good idea to maybe have your own little section on the site with what you have available,bikes and spares,saves people on here asking you every 5 minutes!
Now that would be a cool idea.

Hopefully the website will be fully up and running come tomoorw night, If Dave keeps his promise :wink:

http://www.southwestbikebreakers.co.uk