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[Mike Jennings]

Hello,

it was a company called something like mytyre.co.uk,

Good luck,

MikeJ

[2bims]

Well, so much for New Years Resolutions, I'm total pants at keeping them anyhow, AND I nearly lasted the whole month, but it would seem that something else is coming.....

Full House maybe????? It would appear that I'm one short of a Full House so who knows.....I wouldn't would I?

Monies exchanged and cashed, courier for collection and delivery sorted and due imminently....................

Just have to make some space to accommodate within the collection, seller says "immaculate and As new" so heres hoping its as good as the pictures, surely I can't pull another one out of the bag....And from a UK seller this time, but still didn't have time to view before buying, so taking him at his word re condition......One owner from new, Bog standard as per from the Factory....And no need for Import papers and registration this time, so a sinch.....

Only other intriging part is that the seller had 2 in his collection, different models though , and both immaculate...Could I resist in reduced delivery charges? 2 for 1???

Have to admit I've kept latest purchase(s) a bit close to my chest due to locality of seller in case anyone else jumped in ahead of me.....

[morebhp]

No chance of a Buy One Get One Free then in the Jan sales!

Looking forward to seeing the latest addition! Hope its as good as you are expecting.
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Now - SB6R, GSX1400, KTM 990 SuperDuke
Then - H2A Trip, GSX1000R , EXC400, TZ250, R1, TL1000S, 1100 Kat, RG500, RD500, GPZ 900R GPZ1100 UniT, GSX1100, Z650
It was like that when I got here

[2bims]

[morebhp]

Things are good thanks, well for me. Thankfully I'm not hit personally, too badly by the crisis.

Here in the south property and tourism are the big eco forces. Tourism seems to be holding up well. But property has been dead for a few years. Around me building work does seem to be picking up, as does the property market.

I feel it will be a few years, maybe even 10, but for most of Northern Europeans this is a stunning place to want to live. I appreciate it is not to everyone's taste. I've converted all my mates who used to state 'I dont like Spain' - now they know what they are talking about! It has a poor image as sun, sea and sangria!

The reality it it has a great climate, amazing scenery, roads, infrastructure, culture, food, history, people, etc. And they really love their motorcycling!

But sadly too little industry.

But I'm sure many people will continue to aspire to have property in, or live, this beautiful country.

So long term I'm sure things will pick up.

Ironically, probably like many other places in the world it seems to be the banks, who gave everyone and their dog tens times their salary to get us in this mess, who are now not borrowing to strong business cases and low risks, and hence are now holding back recovery!!

But hey its January, it was 22 degrees and daylight this evening at 6:30pm, and the next few days are supposed to be hotter, getting my jet ski out later this week, out on the pushbikes and motorbikes earlier this week, and no rain in the 10 day forecast - what's not to like - hence my optimism that recovery here in Spain is inevitable!! Its just probably going to take a while.

Advert for Andalucia, and the rest of Spain over

Sorry thats probably a very long reply to a simple - hows it going?
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Now - SB6R, GSX1400, KTM 990 SuperDuke
Then - H2A Trip, GSX1000R , EXC400, TZ250, R1, TL1000S, 1100 Kat, RG500, RD500, GPZ 900R GPZ1100 UniT, GSX1100, Z650
It was like that when I got here

[2bims]

No worries, thats exactly the sort of response I was hoping for. Have plans in 4 or 5 years to up sticks and leave this soggy cold climate behind me, and so far its Spain or Portugal are faves. Already speak Spanish and French so language not an issue, love Italians also, culture and way of life just so different, meaning better. I love my fish and Chip shops, but if I never saw one again i wouldn't notice, and would be better for me also. Looking for more relaxed way of life, sun, sand and ..well maybe not sangria but the wines are fine, space, sure, what a novelty, and out of the rat race. Was wanting to know about the property market, what price now for 4 bed villa, pool would ne nice, but garaging for 10 bikes more essential....

To imagine being 21 degrees in January?, could cope with missiles overhead for that temp at that time of year

Looked like biking weather here today, light at 7.30ish, 7.5 degrees in the car, then 1pm it chucked it down and hasn't stopped since, just like a typical british summers day....

[crankcase]

I'm 'stuck' in Alicante for another 10 days or so- just have to go for another ride tomorrow,
Not a bad place to be in January : ))
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[oily]

...Ummm, raining here for a change but I'm sure the gardens need it and I'm sure it might dry up later
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Sb6 mk2 ( Big Bore)
Sb6 mk2 ( Restored)
Sb6R fighter
Sb6 or Sb7 WANTED

[morebhp]

Can think of many worse places to be stuck for 10 days Crankcase!

Price of a 4 bed villa - like anywhere is greatly depends on location, location, location! Its a big old place.

The good news is due to quirky planning laws a hell of a lot of the properties are built with huge basements / garages. Mine has easily accommodated the two cars, jet ski on trailer, 6 or 7 pushbikes, and 3 motorbikes.

For example this one - in a nice area in the mountains 15 mins from the beaches - 115m2 basement - http://www.spanishhotproperties.com/en/195614/4-bedroom-Villa-for-sale-in-Valtocado-Spain

I suspect this is over priced at 550k. I'm looking at an 8 bed place near the beach for about 300 at the moment.

Plenty of bargains about at the moment, lots of stuff selling below half of what it was at 7 or 8 years ago.
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Now - SB6R, GSX1400, KTM 990 SuperDuke
Then - H2A Trip, GSX1000R , EXC400, TZ250, R1, TL1000S, 1100 Kat, RG500, RD500, GPZ 900R GPZ1100 UniT, GSX1100, Z650
It was like that when I got here

[2bims]

Lovely, i'll get me flight booked, ticks all the boxes

[morebhp]

Good idea - give me a shout when you get closer and let me know if you require any help!
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Now - SB6R, GSX1400, KTM 990 SuperDuke
Then - H2A Trip, GSX1000R , EXC400, TZ250, R1, TL1000S, 1100 Kat, RG500, RD500, GPZ 900R GPZ1100 UniT, GSX1100, Z650
It was like that when I got here

[2bims]

As per the title....Somethings Coming.....Transfer next week and collection the week after, hopefully all registered up before the Spring is upon us....

Oh and yes it has 2 wheels, frame, "engine" etc etc

[2bims]

Surely The last, landed on Monday, MOT'd that Afternoon, Insured, and VOSA date next Monday, then DVLA Man time.....

Hopefully we'll be having a Summer this year, and if this thing takes panniers and my derriere for longer than 4 Hours at a time, then suitable transport for Crankies Tea Party this year...

[Pompey]

Its time you changed your forum name! What a great addition, impressive collection. Have you built a bigger garage?
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Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1

[bimotacarbon]

Awesome! What a beautiful bike....on thing that hurt my eyes where the ducati logis on the lovely gold anodised brake fluid covers


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