Oh cheers man. Actually I've resurrected this one - it spent last decade in someone's forgotten shed. New forks as previous ones were too corroded. New sprockets, chain, electrics was a mess, missing ignition key and tank lock, locked up clutch, front brake needed rebuilding, it needed new starter selenoid and tens of other parts and problems to get it back on the road but it was way worth it - after this it made all these miles like it would never stayed off road that long and it's an amazing bike - once sorted back again it's a dream to ride on - as well quite comfy for longer trips too
I would recommend Manhattan's too. He's brilliant. I think I remember seeing this bike on ebay. Like a moron I bought a brand new ajs regal raptor and ruined it when I came off it.
You've got a really good deal on it, taking the great condition it was in. Mine was a proper barn find that took a lot of effort to keep it on the road. I've got it over 5 years now. It never was perfect either, it had a lot of rust spots all over, when I've got it, so after 2 years of ownership I've had to replace a swing arm as it corroded to the point, it wouldn't pass an MOT. Additionally over time, I've had it, the engine was leaking oil and eventually blown up with one of the cylinders loosing compression, so I've had to do a costly repair to get it replaced after 3 years of ownership. I've been lucky enough to find a low mile replacement, taken from a motorcycle with only 10k on the clock. In the meantime, as I was using it in all types of weather, the electrics corroded and I've had to do some wiring cleaning to get it going baxk again, as it had issues switching on. Now, after 5 years I've decided to sort the rust spots out as the frame was heavily corroded and it was flawing it's looks, so currently I'm sorting the paint job out with cleaning of all the chromes and so on. I may stick something like a '5 years on' vid at some point back on the yt if you guys would like it, once I'll get it sorted properly. Anyway, a great bike to have, congrats on getting one!
Still having mine. I've done nearly 15k miles on it since I own it, but I'm starting thinking about selling it over soon. Additionally I will probably post another video with something like 5 years on or something like it before parting with it. Tbh for similar price these days it may be hard to get anything decent. I was purchasing it way before the covid started. Money had worth differently back then...
Correct. When I was buying that one up they were going around £1600 - 1800 already. So I knew I am getting a bergain regardless the state it was. As well I do agree that these are becoming almost a collectibles now.
Great bikes.. Superb model.. Glad to see still on the road (now) Stay safe
Oh cheers man. Actually I've resurrected this one - it spent last decade in someone's forgotten shed. New forks as previous ones were too corroded. New sprockets, chain, electrics was a mess, missing ignition key and tank lock, locked up clutch, front brake needed rebuilding, it needed new starter selenoid and tens of other parts and problems to get it back on the road but it was way worth it - after this it made all these miles like it would never stayed off road that long and it's an amazing bike - once sorted back again it's a dream to ride on - as well quite comfy for longer trips too
@@danthegeekyman132 hi mate, where did you find all of the part for the bike? Did they get them at the garage?
Thanks
I would recommend Manhattan's too. He's brilliant. I think I remember seeing this bike on ebay. Like a moron I bought a brand new ajs regal raptor and ruined it when I came off it.
I got mine for 1k nothing wrong with it was just sitting there doing nothing
You've got a really good deal on it, taking the great condition it was in. Mine was a proper barn find that took a lot of effort to keep it on the road. I've got it over 5 years now. It never was perfect either, it had a lot of rust spots all over, when I've got it, so after 2 years of ownership I've had to replace a swing arm as it corroded to the point, it wouldn't pass an MOT. Additionally over time, I've had it, the engine was leaking oil and eventually blown up with one of the cylinders loosing compression, so I've had to do a costly repair to get it replaced after 3 years of ownership. I've been lucky enough to find a low mile replacement, taken from a motorcycle with only 10k on the clock. In the meantime, as I was using it in all types of weather, the electrics corroded and I've had to do some wiring cleaning to get it going baxk again, as it had issues switching on. Now, after 5 years I've decided to sort the rust spots out as the frame was heavily corroded and it was flawing it's looks, so currently I'm sorting the paint job out with cleaning of all the chromes and so on. I may stick something like a '5 years on' vid at some point back on the yt if you guys would like it, once I'll get it sorted properly. Anyway, a great bike to have, congrats on getting one!
@@danthegeekyman132 thanks mate that’s a great story btw and I would love to see more videos!
Im looking for a 125 one of these around the same price
There stupid money now about £2000 to £3000 absolutely ridiculous
Still having mine. I've done nearly 15k miles on it since I own it, but I'm starting thinking about selling it over soon. Additionally I will probably post another video with something like 5 years on or something like it before parting with it. Tbh for similar price these days it may be hard to get anything decent. I was purchasing it way before the covid started. Money had worth differently back then...
Correct. When I was buying that one up they were going around £1600 - 1800 already. So I knew I am getting a bergain regardless the state it was. As well I do agree that these are becoming almost a collectibles now.