boboneleg Posted yesterday at 17:15 Share Posted yesterday at 17:15 I rarely look on Facebook marketplace for bike parts as what you usually get is just a load of old tat that no one else wants, add to that the fact that my dirt bikes are fairly rare models in the UK rarely makes me feel hopeful of finding anything decent. Last Friday in a moment of boredom I tapped in Suzuki DR650 and came across a set of wheels. After the initial surprise I looked closer at the photos to confirm that they'd fit my bike and they looked in very good condition. I contacted the seller and after a bit of back and forth I arranged to go and collect them today. The seller works in GT motorcycles in Plymouth , a dealer that I'd never been to but I was pleasantly surprised to find a modern showroom with all sorts of makes. Anyway I collected the wheels from another worker (the seller was out on the road) , put them in the van and then went for breakfast in their cafe called Legends. I wasn't keen on the beans ( I should have asked if I could have mushrooms instead) but it filled a spot and then I had a mooch around the showrooms ..... I tried out a Transalp for size, it didn't seem too heavy and I could flat foot it so that could be an option in the future. I also took a photo of this for @Saul in case he wonders what they're meant to look like without being dropped every week ...... As for the wheels, well what can I say . I reckon I've got an absolute bargain. They look like they've never been used , the front disc bolts still had the PDI paint on them and they came with a Warp9 double bearing sprocket holder, new poly bush dampers and an unused speedo housing. I'm well chuffed to say the least 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted yesterday at 17:17 Author Share Posted yesterday at 17:17 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamaHead Posted yesterday at 18:22 Share Posted yesterday at 18:22 I'd say you scored pretty well there @boboneleg! ...Nice looking wheels. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted yesterday at 18:40 Share Posted yesterday at 18:40 Been to GT several times for breakfast. Always got a good stock of bikes. I had test ride on a z650rs a few years ago there. . They do good cafe food. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted yesterday at 19:02 Share Posted yesterday at 19:02 1 hour ago, boboneleg said: I tried out a Transalp for size, it didn't seem too heavy and I could flat foot it On one side anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamana Gupta Posted 11 hours ago Share Posted 11 hours ago 14 hours ago, Buckster said: On one side anyway. Go go gadget legs .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted 11 hours ago Share Posted 11 hours ago 1 minute ago, Vamana Gupta said: Go go gadget legs .. Leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamana Gupta Posted 11 hours ago Share Posted 11 hours ago 15 hours ago, boboneleg said: Excellent find Bob , wow a dealer with a restaurant...amazing !!! Sounds like my kinda place...ill take your beans ...lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago 15 hours ago, Buckster said: On one side anyway. You have time, no need to campaign so hard, still almost a year for the next Twat Of The Year 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 8 hours ago, Pedro said: You have time, no need to campaign so hard, still almost a year for the next Twat Of The Year I’m glad you are here to fill the gap left by @Slowlycatchymonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted 13 minutes ago Share Posted 13 minutes ago 1 hour ago, Buckster said: I’m glad you are here to fill the gap left by @Slowlycatchymonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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