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Technically Speaking => General Technical discussion => Topic started by: Chrisl on Thursday, 25 July 2019, 07:58 AM

Title: K2 with 1721miles !
Post by: Chrisl on Thursday, 25 July 2019, 07:58 AM
Spotted this K2 at P&L Motorcycles today, lovely bike as you would  expect for a one owner sub 2000miles,
I asked about price but yet to be confirmed—-
Title: Re: K2 with 1721miles !
Post by: Snapey on Thursday, 25 July 2019, 02:57 PM
That one needs to be in a museum. I know if I bought it I'd put it on a stand in the house & never ride it.
Title: Re: K2 with 1721miles !
Post by: grog on Thursday, 25 July 2019, 06:54 PM
Agree, looks like new.
Title: Re: K2 with 1721miles !
Post by: Notty on Friday, 26 July 2019, 03:40 AM
Only £7999  :)
Title: Re: K2 with 1721miles !
Post by: KiwiCol on Friday, 26 July 2019, 03:44 AM
Oww, that's getting a bit rich - think I'll pass.
Title: Re: K2 with 1721miles !
Post by: Hooli on Friday, 26 July 2019, 04:02 AM
Wow I've not seen BT-020s for years, I bet they've got even better* with age.
Title: Re: K2 with 1721miles !
Post by: Notty on Friday, 26 July 2019, 04:10 AM
sales pitch on web site
Only 1741 Miles From New – YES 1741 Miles From New

1 Mature Owner From New

All Keys, Service Book, And Owners Handbook Present

The Spare Key Is Unused And Still In The Protective Plastic Shroud

We Have The Original Supplying Dealers Bill Of Sale Invoice

Will Come With A Full Service, Stamped Service Book, And MOT Before It Leaves Us

Totally Standard 100% Genuine And Original

This Bike Formed Part Of A Small Collection, And Has Spent Most Of Its Life Being Polished

This Really Is The Holy Grail Of GSX 1400's – Its The Twin Exhaust Model

The Paintwork Is As New – Unmarked, Perfect, Blemish Free, And Flawless

Every Nut, Bolt, Clip, Bracket, And Fastener Are Like New

To Find Better Means Zero Miles, And Still In The Box – Yes It Really Is That Good

This Really Would Grace Any Motorcycle Collection Again

This Is Without Doubt The Nicest Lowest Mileage GSX 1400 For Sale In Europe

Title: Re: K2 with 1721miles !
Post by: Hooli on Friday, 26 July 2019, 04:39 AM
Quote from: Notty on Friday, 26 July  2019, 04:10 AM


The Spare Key Is Unused And Still In The Protective Plastic Shroud

So's mine, does that make my 14 worth £8k?

I know which one would shit itself & need loads of bearings & gaskets replacing if you tried to use it as a bike.
Title: Re: K2 with 1721miles !
Post by: Chrisl on Friday, 26 July 2019, 05:31 AM
£8k !

IMHO in looked like the engine side casings had been painted so not 100% original, I was there looking at a Gsxr1100 with 4701miles on it, again completely original apart from having the rear shocker fixed recently. Couldn't agree a deal so it's still there.

There are some lovely bikes out there,if only I could find one before a dealer gets involved !,
Title: Re: K2 with 1721miles !
Post by: Mick_J on Friday, 26 July 2019, 05:42 PM
They're not called stealers by accident  :whistling:
Title: Re: K2 with 1721miles !
Post by: gsxbarmy on Friday, 26 July 2019, 11:18 PM
Quote from: Chrisl on Friday, 26 July  2019, 05:31 AM
£8k !

IMHO in looked like the engine side casings had been painted so not 100% original, I was there looking at a Gsxr1100 with 4701miles on it, again completely original apart from having the rear shocker fixed recently. Couldn't agree a deal so it's still there.

There are some lovely bikes out there,if only I could find one before a dealer gets involved !,

Well....what they want and what someone will pay are 2 entirely different things. Can't say how good or bad it is from the pictures, but I think it odd it has a tank pad on it with that low mileage. Whilst the GSX1400 is a great bike, it's never going to be one of the classics like the z900 or CB750, so I think 8K is a bit hopeful
Title: Re: K2 with 1721miles !
Post by: Mister Fishfinger on Saturday, 27 July 2019, 02:35 AM
It took me less than a minute of Googling to find a Z900RS for sale with 0 miles for £8999. It's a similarly retro styled bike, but a much more modern design and it'll have the benefit of a manufacturer's warranty, plus tyres that haven't degenerated to the consistency of Bakelite.

I know where my money would go. I love my 14, but I'm not going to delude myself that it's a classic.
Title: Re: K2 with 1721miles !
Post by: Tony Nitrous on Saturday, 27 July 2019, 05:48 AM
Some folk would want a cheaper 14,
some folk would want a more modern / performance bike for that money.
If your cashed up and set on a 14 that's one of the better ones.

For that sort of price I'd be riding home on a very tidy Hayabusa and I'm happy to bet that my £1,465  GSX14 would out perform it in every way except cosmetics.  Originality and showroom condition is great if your not interested in riding.

I wouldn't pay it, but the bloke who would might laugh at what I spend on other bikes.
Title: Re: K2 with 1721miles !
Post by: KiwiCol on Saturday, 27 July 2019, 11:09 AM
As you say Tony, each to their own.