I have been a member for a couple of years and have a lovely 1988 C90. I normally keep it stored in a warm, dry cosy shed, but with the acquisition of a new project, it has to be kept outside. Because I no longer use it much, it would make more sense to pass it on to someone that will give it regular use.
It saddens me to do this but my wife has told me that three bikes is too many. The bike has not been owned outside a 3 mile radius since new and was bought locally in Bideford. The engine is excellent. It is a replacement from the original but is a genuine C90 that has had a new top end and refurb. It starts without any problems and all the electrics are great. I have fitted a larger dry cell 7.4 ah battery that provides more oomph although the original battery and holder will come with it. I am just about to fit a new chain and sprocket set and a new set of cush rubbers on the rear wheel. A new Conti go rear tyre was fitted around 200 miles ago. I will also MOT it and put on 12 months tax as these are just about to run out. It is a real genuine bike that has only been used for pottering and has only covered just over 16,000 miles. With a great engine also, it is a very difficult decision for me to sell (which is only happening because of lack of space) If I had somewhere to store it, it definitely wouldn't be for sale.
It isn't perfect, body wise, but it's solid and looks good. The paint, over time has been stone chipped around the wheel arches so has some surface rust. You can see some pictures here. viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3485
I will be looking for £495 if you're interested. Just to let you know that the bike is dearer now than when I advertised it originally as I have spent out over the amount that I've increased it by since then. I couldn't bring myself round to selling it then and withdrew the ad a couple of days after.
This was all done before the purchase of my new bike. It still really saddens me to think that I won't have it any longer, but the pressure from my wife is forcing the issue.
Jerry.
