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Metal Mules (used) at Ripley for sale
Hello all
I will be bringing my Metal Mules which are FOR SALE to Ripley on Friday afternoon (until Saturday early evening).
They have just returned from a bruising few months through Africa so have some scars and look well 'ard. Happy to talk reasonable offers but I notice now they are around £1200 new (!!)
I would have bought secondhand myself if I could have found some last year, so would suit someone planning a big trip.
Cheers, pics on the blog below
Alan
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Hi, I am Fabien from France.
How much are you asking for your metalmule panniers?
You can send me a PM if you prefer,
Cheers,
Fabien
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30 Jun 2008
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Are you including the mounting carrier? If so, from which bike?
Also, which version of MMs are they?
I ask because I understand they are now selling Version 3 for the money you quote, but V3 has different locking and sealing systems to earlier ones. (Hardly worth the 30% price hike though - see separate thread).
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presumably the Series I panniers, not the latest Series II
capacity would be useful information--31 litre, 38 litre or 45 litre?
whether with carrying handles, tie-down points and rubber feet?
whether anodised or powder coated?
whether pannier rails are included?
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More info
Hello Tim, Tony and Fabien
Your questions highlighted the fact that my post was put up in a hurry - Sorry - I'll try and shed some light on the MMs:
I bought them in July 2007 for just over £800 (I don't know what 'series' they are)
They have carrying handles on top and two each on the side
4 rubber feet on each (bashed up)
4 metal tie-downs on each
Anodised
Pannier rails (presumably those are the things that hook onto the frame?)
Mounting frame for a Triumph Tiger
ITHINK they are 38 & 45 litre volumes, I can't honestly swear on that because my receipt does not say and the boxes do not say - I suppose I could always fill them full of water to check! But they were recommended as the best solution because of the big exhaust on one side.
If it was me, I would give them a good clean and buy two new rubber feet (damaged) and a few new pannier rails to get a good tight fit from Metal Mule who are usually at the Ripley weekend (no postage) and you are ready to go.
They are still worth £425 to me and that's what I am asking.
Regards to all
Alan
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Hi again,
I give up, it's too expensive for me... I think they are worth the money tough and wish you a good sale.
Best regards from France,
Fabien
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Hi Alan
I'll pass on the boxes at the asking price...........but come and have a  anyway!!!!
ATB
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