Hi all, after much deliberation this is for sale. Some of you have seen the bike and the thread about rebuilding it. I'll come to my reasons for selling at the end so you can choose to skip that part lol

Bike is a 2005 Yamaha R6 (5SL) and is the limited edition Valentino Rossi version painted in his colours, with his signature on the tank and a plaque on the top yoke. The bike was purchased by me as a Cat C right off and rebuilt. Mechanically the bike is sound and in VERY good condition. The fairings are all damaged in some way, but useable. This was the main reason to buy it as I wanted something to use on the road and the track.







The good :

Stamped service history all the way up to 7650 miles (Current mileage is 8770)
Datatool S4 alarm
All 3 keys including the red key
Scottoiler fitted
Braided hoses at the front
F Fabbri double bubble screen
Oil and filter changed by me a week ago
Diablo Corsa 3 tyres, rear has loads left, front needs to be replaced soon
Brand new MOT this morning (25th April)

The bad :

As stated every panel is scratched or cracked in some way shape or form, don't be under any illusions, my reason for buying was on the basis that if the bike is mechanically sound then as long as the fairings are complete then I don't care
Part of the exhaust strap has come away and there is a tiny every so slight blow but this is only noticeable on idle. Re-strapping it would be a piece of cake

Bike rides like a dream and goes well and I really can't fault it, it's mechanically in great condition and would make a great trackbike or as my original plan way, a tatty looking road bike which could be used on the track.

My reasons for selling aren't financial, I was knocked off my bike just over 10 years ago and my neck hasn't been right since, and it's getting worse with every knock. As is my shoulder which took a beating when I crashed at Oulton years ago and then was involved in a car accident in 2012. Riding more than half an hour means I have a constant headache and neck pains and it's getting worse with every little jolt. Docs have been no help so it's time for me to re-evaluate what I'm going to do.

Serious enquiries only please, leave the piss taking for another time. I am looking for £2000 for the bike (no offers) as it stands which means I am still overall at a loss but I think thats fair considering the overall condition and mileage. I'd rather sell it here than go through the pain of fleabay.

Thanks

Shame mate, but a great buy for someone.....

Quote from: gayboy on April 14, 2015, 09:34:14 AM
Shame mate, but a great buy for someone.....

I know mate, I'm not enjoying riding it as much as I should be. It's a lovely bike and I love riding it, but once the neck pain sets in all I can think about is getting home. Same with the R1.

Brake pedal and indicator ordered and will be fitted the weekend. Will MOT it in the next week or so also.

Shame PJ, time to go naked perhaps ( and I don't mean the balloo suit way )  .  Main reason for me doing it was comfort after the arm and collarbone break.

Quote from: Manic636 on April 14, 2015, 10:49:13 PM
Shame PJ, time to go naked perhaps ( and I don't mean the balloo suit way )  .  Main reason for me doing it was comfort after the arm and collarbone break.

Haha thanks mate, yeah maybe naked is the way to go but my concern is the extra wind buffeting will make my neck even worse, I guess there's only one way to find out!

Quote from: PJ on April 15, 2015, 08:54:04 AM

Quote from: Manic636 on April 14, 2015, 10:49:13 PM
Shame PJ, time to go naked perhaps ( and I don't mean the balloo suit way )  .  Main reason for me doing it was comfort after the arm and collarbone break.

Haha thanks mate, yeah maybe naked is the way to go but my concern is the extra wind buffeting will make my neck even worse, I guess there's only one way to find out!

The answer to that is to limit the time you do silly speeds, high speed on a naked is not fun for very long that I can asure you

Quote from: PJ on April 15, 2015, 08:54:04 AM

Quote from: Manic636 on April 14, 2015, 10:49:13 PM
Shame PJ, time to go naked perhaps ( and I don't mean the balloo suit way )  .  Main reason for me doing it was comfort after the arm and collarbone break.

Haha thanks mate, yeah maybe naked is the way to go but my concern is the extra wind buffeting will make my neck even worse, I guess there's only one way to find out!

If you were closer I'd say borrow mine for a day but alternatively sort a test ride out on a speed triple or similar near you and try to make sure you have it for a couple of hours.

Quote from: Manic636 on April 15, 2015, 12:39:05 PM

Quote from: PJ on April 15, 2015, 08:54:04 AM

Quote from: Manic636 on April 14, 2015, 10:49:13 PM
Shame PJ, time to go naked perhaps ( and I don't mean the balloo suit way )  .  Main reason for me doing it was comfort after the arm and collarbone break.

Haha thanks mate, yeah maybe naked is the way to go but my concern is the extra wind buffeting will make my neck even worse, I guess there's only one way to find out!

If you were closer I'd say borrow mine for a day but alternatively sort a test ride out on a speed triple or similar near you and try to make sure you have it for a couple of hours.

GreenNinja said I can have a go on his Triple but I'm nervous about riding other people's bikes, plus I'd need to have it for a whole afternoon to confirm if it solves the problem. Might see if I can book a test ride from a dealer :-)

Most of the miles I do on the Buell are motorway miles to and from work in Summer, that's 60+ miles each way.

The small fairing diverts enough air for it not to be an issue below 80mph.

Quote from: PJ on April 15, 2015, 12:41:00 PM

Quote from: Manic636 on April 15, 2015, 12:39:05 PM

Quote from: PJ on April 15, 2015, 08:54:04 AM

Quote from: Manic636 on April 14, 2015, 10:49:13 PM
Shame PJ, time to go naked perhaps ( and I don't mean the balloo suit way )  .  Main reason for me doing it was comfort after the arm and collarbone break.

Haha thanks mate, yeah maybe naked is the way to go but my concern is the extra wind buffeting will make my neck even worse, I guess there's only one way to find out!

If you were closer I'd say borrow mine for a day but alternatively sort a test ride out on a speed triple or similar near you and try to make sure you have it for a couple of hours.

GreenNinja said I can have a go on his Triple but I'm nervous about riding other people's bikes, plus I'd need to have it for a whole afternoon to confirm if it solves the problem. Might see if I can book a test ride from a dealer :-)

Speak to Youles in Manchester PJ I'm sure they'd be more than happy to let you have a play on one of their demo triples :-)

I fitted an MRA Double Bubble screen to the S1000r...had faired bikes offer less comfort...impressed...gets a bit sore at 145...but I can live with that.

Original post updated, bike has had a new rear brake pedal and indicator plus an MOT this morning which passed no problems (aside from an advisory for the front tyre depth).

Good luck with sale mate, good bike for someone. If I come up trumps with my next task of buying cheap baby furniture I will be in touch about a 5 year payment plan!