I am considering selling one of my Yamaha XT600E's.

My 1999 red bike has done 10,000 Kilometres (6-7,000 miles?).

It is in true MINT condition. It was brought new 1999 in Warsaw Poland by a British soldier (WO2) serving in the British Embassy. A friend had it for 3 months then I bought it off him. I am therefore the third registered keeper.

I have it's whole history including original toolkit, manual, import docs, tax disks, MOT's together with receipts for parts etc...

The bike was last serviced September 2012 when it had a oil change, oil filter change and Splitfire spark plug. I fitted new brake pads last year (less than 1,000 miles use).

Michelin SIRAC tyres front and rear (in excellent order) and replacement S/S Goodridge brake hoses.

It has been looked after very well and hardly ridden by me it must be said.

I think the bike is worth between £1,400 and £1,800 in todays climate? Your views on this are welcome...

I have seen a few low mileage minters being sold for £2,400 which to me seems rather ridiculous.

I'm happy to admit I paid £1,600 for it in 2007.

The reason for selling the bike is that I find it increasingly difficult to mount a trail bike. I badly injured my spine in 2004 sustaining compression fractures at 3 levels and a rare Cauda Equina spinal cord injury (long story). The seat is simply too high for me now.

If I did decide to out the bike I would want it to go to someone who will look after it. (and not kill it offroad).

I intend to replace it with something more comfortable and easier to mount. The new bike will be used for occasional sedate Sunday rides and the odd short tour. My wife may sometimes come with me on pillion.

My mate has recommended a Yamaha XJR1300?

Personally I see myself riding something like a Triumph Bonneville (T100). But will it do the above including carry the Mrs?

I'm currently in Banjul West Africa but the bike is safely tucked up for the winter (in my dry garage covered in WD40 and connected to a Optimate) in Kent.

I would welcome all your views on all the above points. If there is anyone interested in buying my current steed, simply reply here on forum or if you prefer send me a private PM.

These things are starting to get quite rare in this kind of condition....

I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Also ride carefully and stay safe where ever you are in the world...

The bike (if I decide to go ahead), will need to be collected in person.



Neil

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Triumph Bonneville 800 (2004), Yamaha XT600E (1999), Honda XBR500 (1986).