Yanto Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I've had my Duratec engined Westy since early March, it has been perfectly reliable over the 2k miles I've done, it is fast, too fast for me actually. I put R1Rs on it about 1k miles ago, I've sorted the suspension settings so that it actually absorbs bumps rather than bounces between crests, I've fitted a locking boot, it has full wet weather gear, contoured dash, full carpets. To be honest it looks like a tourer, but it can hold it's own, and given a talented unafraid driver could probably be classed as fairly rapid. Anyway, it is for sale and it's not! I need to release some cash for something else I'd like to buy, but I don't want to be Westy-less, so I was wondering if anybody was thinking of changing to a newer (It was registered late 2007) car and would consider a trade plus cash (to me haha)? Being brutally honest I need £4k, I'm not going to say what other peoples cars are worth, so if anybody is interested let me know, we can exchange car details etc. I would add that it has chrome suspension, roll bar, lights and silver wheels, I'm more than happy to spend a day with somebody swapping these bits over if they are not to their taste and they want to keep black items. Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrisisWolf Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Ian - what are you doing! Can't remember what your car looks like off hand other than we bought within a week or two of each other. Didn't realize yours was a Duratec tho. I'm currently de-chroming mine and have lockable boot, full wet weather gear, have added some carbon goodies. Post some pictures to remind us all. Trade Plus Cash sounds like a good deal but I don't think you'll get a trade plus £4k from me (Sorry buddy) Good luck (whats the something else?!?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanto Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 I've tried to add photo's, there are some in my gallery from just after I got it, but I can't attach them! I'm not prepared to say what I am hoping to buy as you will all laugh! Suffice to say it has a 5 month waiting list, is hand made from Carbon Fibre, and would be the only one in the UK, oh and it's powered - by my legs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanto Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 just remembered I've changed the cycle wings to closer fitting ones, they look better in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrisisWolf Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I was excited until the last bit. There ya go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanto Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Ta! Oh and a lot of that plastic tubing has been binned too, the builder must have had a massive stock pile, even the plastic tubing had plastic tubing on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanto Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 I've come to my senses, keeping the car and being patient while I save my pennies! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Thank god for that Yanto !! Must have been the humidity causing temporary malaise :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanto Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 Humidity? beer? dunno, but thankfully the phase has passed! Interestingly i've had a few PM's from people thinking I was selling it for £4k - I'm not that daft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG1 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I've tried to add photo's, there are some in my gallery from just after I got it, but I can't attach them! I'm not prepared to say what I am hoping to buy as you will all laugh! Suffice to say it has a 5 month waiting list, is hand made from Carbon Fibre, and would be the only one in the UK, oh and it's powered - by my legs! Ummmm intrigued now presume some kind of pushbike? Cycling is another big passion of mine so interested if it is LOL After seeing your car at Hathern last week I think you made the right decision in keeping it mate. Sell a kidney not a westie LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 It wasn't one of those cycles you lay out almost flat on was it? (A recumbent?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanto Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 Well I have just bought a new recumbent bike, but I'm still missing what I sold to fund the Westy, so would like another one, but a newer kind. They are called Velomobiles. For some reason I can't now insert a hyperlink, so if anybody wants a laugh, and to be able to ridicule me then they can be armed with information from the web site that they will have to look up - www.intercitybike.nl Thankfully I know the chaps who build it, and have cycled across Europe with them and raced against them at international races, I know their product is first class and much better than their web site. I will now never be able to meet anybody who frequents this forum as I will be too embarrassed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinten Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 You rather than me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonk179 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 It looks a bit rude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clansman Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Gulp driving a westy in traffic can be dangerous enough when other road users don't "see" you !!! ...................mmmmm brave man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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