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Title: Worrying?
Post by: froudy on Saturday, 08 April 2017, 03:26 AM
Just seen a really nice 1400 up for sale on Facebook page.
Now I hope it's not anyones on here..Owner goes by the name of Shaun Musselwhite.

Beautiful looking bike, BUT I'm a wee bit concerned about the amount of metal that has been removed from the caliper mounting points on the fork lowers...Especially the lower one.
Is it just me??

What do you lot think??
Title: Re: Worrying?
Post by: Mick_J on Saturday, 08 April 2017, 03:34 AM
Does look a bit thin.
Title: Re: Worrying?
Post by: seth on Saturday, 08 April 2017, 03:43 AM
thats a lot if metal been removed but if that's the only problem it can be over came.
i would either change fork bottoms or get it welded back to full size then machine to where it should be

i wouldn't trust the brakes as it is so could be a big bargining chip if you want it  :cheers:
Title: Re: Worrying?
Post by: gsxbarmy on Saturday, 08 April 2017, 03:45 AM
I know Shaun - he used to be on the org as SVC2013. He and I swap mails regularly, he's a mechanic - I did mail him about the new forum, but he did say he was thinking of selling his 14 - looks like he is then
Title: Re: Worrying?
Post by: froudy on Saturday, 08 April 2017, 03:46 AM
No..I'm not after it Seth..One's enough for me at the moment.

Just posted out of interest :onya:
Title: Re: Worrying?
Post by: froudy on Saturday, 08 April 2017, 03:47 AM
Quote from: gsxbarmy on Saturday, 08 April  2017, 03:45 AM
I know Shaun - he used to be on the org as SVC2013. He and I swap mails regularly, he's a mechanic - I did mail him about the new forum, but he did say he was thinking of selling his 14 - looks like he is then

It is a cracking looking bike..and for the money he's asking too :onya:
Title: Re: Worrying?
Post by: gsxbarmy on Saturday, 08 April 2017, 03:53 AM
He spent a lot of time and money on it, essentially building it back from a box of bits after the previous owner pulled it down to restore it. No expense spared from what I recall
Title: Re: Worrying?
Post by: DanGSX on Saturday, 08 April 2017, 09:42 AM
Bet those dual yoshis sound sublime  :smoke:
Title: Re: Worrying?
Post by: RickC on Saturday, 08 April 2017, 10:31 AM
Great looking paint scheme on it.
Title: Re: Worrying?
Post by: Ross on Saturday, 08 April 2017, 10:46 AM
I think that the caliper mounts have been painted black in the recess. Not convinced that there's been any metal removed.
Title: Re: Worrying?
Post by: Mick_J on Saturday, 08 April 2017, 04:45 PM
It's a fine looking steed, what's he asking for it?
Title: Re: Worrying?
Post by: seth on Saturday, 08 April 2017, 05:03 PM
Quote from: Ross on Saturday, 08 April  2017, 10:46 AM
I think that the caliper mounts have been painted black in the recess. Not convinced that there's been any metal removed.

on a closer look you might be right if nothing has been removed then not a problem and a very nice looking bike
:cheers:
Title: Re: Worrying?
Post by: bigian14 on Saturday, 08 April 2017, 06:56 PM
If you look at the top mount you can see it's been painted otherwise you'd see the silver of the disc behind it.   Personally I think that spoils it but a very nice tidy bike all the same.
Title: Re: Worrying?
Post by: DanGSX on Saturday, 08 April 2017, 07:51 PM
Quote from: bigian14 on Saturday, 08 April  2017, 06:56 PM
If you look at the top mount you can see it's been painted otherwise you'd see the silver of the disc behind it.   Personally I think that spoils it but a very nice tidy bike all the same.

Yep, looks like both recesses have been painted black. Well spotted.
Title: Re: Worrying?
Post by: VladTepes on Sunday, 09 April 2017, 11:26 AM
That's a VERY nice looking bike.

If it was here, and I had money.. :lol: