Member Contributer Skids Posted October 12, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted October 12, 2014 .....a VFR1200 DCT, 2012 onwards model will be populating my garage soon. I'm just awaiting the final stage of the sale of my old house and there's enough left over for a bike. I'd thought about buying new but sod's law would have either the 2015 or more likely the 2016 model with some major changes so I'm going to buy second-hand then wait & see. Test rode an 11-plate DCT today, mainly for Mrs Skids to add her seal of approval of the pillion, which she duly did although she is concerned that the footpegs are a bit higher than my 6th Gen but a friend of hers has assured her that you get used to it. The test also reminded me of my initial impressions of both the 1200F and the DCT when I test rode them both when they first came out. An absolute stonker of a bike. Some definite changes to the bike will be mirror extenders, a hugger, front fender extender and a power lead for my sat nav. We're going to see how comfy the seat is before committing to a replacement (Custom Motorcycle Seats of Coventry); the 11-plate we tried today had a seat you could go ice-skating on, it was so slippery. A Dam exhaust is also likely, though I do love the looks of the Competition Werkes one, though I think the international postage and import duty could put it out of reach financially. I have my eye on a 4-month old black one with full luggage, centre stand, heated grips & only 1700 miles; hopefully it wont sell before I can commit. Pics to come when the deal is done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshark Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 what do you mean by "11 plate" ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted October 12, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted October 12, 2014 2011 model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted October 12, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted October 12, 2014 2011 model Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted October 13, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted October 13, 2014 Had a 89 plate on my LeMans 1000 in Scotland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshark Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 my 83 plate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted October 13, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted October 13, 2014 Decision made delayed. Buyer further down the chain pulled out so my buyers cannot complete the purchase of my property. Probably means I'll lose the deal on the '14 bike. Proper angry I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volfy Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Proper angry I am. Bummer it is. Find another VFR1200 you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted October 14, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted October 14, 2014 Proper angry I am. Bummer it is. Find another VFR1200 you will. Probably, but it was such a good deal and a perfect bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted October 15, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted October 15, 2014 Probably, but it was such a good deal and a perfect bike. There is not a handful but a land full...... What is for you will not go past you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted October 15, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted October 15, 2014 Probably, but it was such a good deal and a perfect bike. There is not a handful but a land full...... What is for you will not go past you Thanks m8. Another development.....they've found a buyer for the house of the people who are buying mine and as most of the legal work has already been completed, it shouldn't take more than a couple of weeks to complete the sale. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted February 13, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 13, 2015 Update: Been watching the market for a few months now; there's no hurry, I'm not planning to ride it over the winter anyway. Have spotted a very low mileage late-2014 1200F with the GT Pack at a decent price. The dealer has moved it to my local franchise and I'm going to look at it on Saturday. It's not the DCT that I wanted, but that isn't a deal-breaker for me; what's more important is getting a 1200 at the right price, and this is. Will let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted February 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 13, 2015 Oh yeah . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted February 13, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 13, 2015 Nope, wrong colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted February 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 13, 2015 Darn ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted February 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 13, 2015 It's intriguing how big the VFR looks in pictures compared to real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satariel Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 That is a bigger version of the top box - remove that and its virtually smaller right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted February 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 13, 2015 It's intriguing how big the VFR looks in pictures compared to real life. Same with my wife's behind.... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted February 13, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 13, 2015 It's intriguing how big the VFR looks in pictures compared to real life. Same with my wife's behind.... :-) Haha, yr only saying that because she can't view the site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted February 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 13, 2015 I am silly not stupid... :-) on topic The VFR1200 is a great bike, go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspanglish Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Don't know what prices are like over there in Pommyland but there was a 2010 DCT down here in Spain with 50,000 km for 10,000€ a short time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted February 14, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 14, 2015 I want a new bike and this one is worth accepting the 2nd-hand tag for the low mileage and price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspanglish Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Gotcha!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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