Guest Brian Robson Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 I'll ride it from Seattle and take the bus back to Seattle. Dave pays for the gas down; you pay for the bus back. I get to see Texas and go shooting with Tx Redneck Your bike deserves a good home Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windchill Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Check the site for common problems such as the dreaded SELECTOR SHAFT RETURN SPRING then persuade you dealer to warrant that it has either been sorted PROPERLY (ie full assembly changed, not just the spring), or that it will be sorted FOC if it fails. This can be done - I now have an extended warranty following the second such failure. Apparently common, recurring, problem on the age of bike you want; as acknowledged by MG themselves: they know they have a bad batch of boxes out there, but have no means of tracing them!! If I'm correct, the blistering paint problem is less of an issue on bikes with "sperex" type finishes ie not smooth. Tacho misting is another recurrent problem too. Character is one thing, but bikes like these are also relatively expensive toys: consumer goods!!! Having ranted madly when the bike was in dock, I've learnt to love it again now!! They are pretty cool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 You're getting boned--contact Forward Air. maybe Forwardair.com? $500 max anywhere in U.S. 40395[/snapback] Plus they provide you with a very good, safe crate to ship it in. It is forwardair.com . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txrider Posted January 6, 2005 Author Share Posted January 6, 2005 You're getting boned--contact Forward Air. maybe Forwardair.com? $500 max anywhere in U.S. 40395[/snapback] Gee, guys, so much help I hardly know which way to turn. Appreciate it all. And Todd, that was spot on about Forward Air ($399 Atlanta to Dallas), that's the way to go. Thanks for the tip. I'll let you all know what happens when it happens on the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txrider Posted January 6, 2005 Author Share Posted January 6, 2005 Check the site for common problems such as the dreaded SELECTOR SHAFT RETURN SPRING then persuade you dealer to warrant that it has either been sorted PROPERLY (ie full assembly changed, not just the spring), or that it will be sorted FOC if it fails. This can be done - I now have an extended warranty following the second such failure. Apparently common, recurring, problem on the age of bike you want; as acknowledged by MG themselves: they know they have a bad batch of boxes out there, but have no means of tracing them!! If I'm correct, the blistering paint problem is less of an issue on bikes with "sperex" type finishes ie not smooth. Tacho misting is another recurrent problem too. Character is one thing, but bikes like these are also relatively expensive toys: consumer goods!!! Having ranted madly when the bike was in dock, I've learnt to love it again now!! They are pretty cool!! 40409[/snapback] Windchill, that's good usable info. I've studied the selector spring problem which seems to have it's source in the spring boss diameter. Tach misting sounds like a vent problem but bad transmissions are scary. Engine paint I could deal with as long as all surfaces are accessible. Appreciate the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emry Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 Looks like you have the gist of it Tx. join the club and revel in the experience. P.S. Take the ride. Enjoy the scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd haven Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 ^^ .. fly me to Seattle... : 40394[/snapback] Somehow, I don't see your picture, coupled with that alluring invitation, selling many airline tickets. But I've been wrong before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX REDNECK (R.I.P.) Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 Somehow, I don't see your picture, coupled with thatalluring invitation, selling many airline tickets. But I've been wrong before... 40462[/snapback] It'll be the best flight you ever had Hot Toddy " Let me be your personal Sky Marshall " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 I would really like to add a reply but I know Jaap would remove the one I had in mind! I like the (unofficial) beer thread best anyways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staedtler Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 Rider...can those guys in seattle beat this? if shiping cost the same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txrider Posted January 7, 2005 Author Share Posted January 7, 2005 Rider...can those guys in seattle beat this? if shiping cost the same... 40515[/snapback] I've been eyeballing that one as well as several others. This is starting to keep me up nights- afflicted with severe motolust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX REDNECK (R.I.P.) Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 Dave's bike has all the upgrades & the Centauro controls are next to impossible to find . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianG Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 How about Pennsylvania to Alberta for a mere $900.00! And the bugger is still hung up in Customs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 How about Pennsylvania to Alberta for a mere $900.00! And the bugger is still hung up in Customs! 40536[/snapback] Just tell them you are going to use it for competition only! Worked for me and I really intend to race (or was that a bench I was going to race?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaing Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 Have you seen this LeMans 2004 for only $9000 http://www.mphcycles.com/V11LEMANS.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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