I took the Bonni in for a 6K service and decided to wait until its done. During this time the salesman offers me over the odds for whats left on the bike and a 59 plate America with only 97 miles on the clock (not a demo either) for £5500.
My good lady has never liked the bonni, she says its too short and feels too unstable, she does however like the America (its a bit bigger and longer).
Apparently the guy bought it a few months ago and went to take it out the garage yesterday and dropped it on his leg, snapped the footpeg but no other damage, I think he got a bit of a fright as it pinned him down(go figure). Dealer said they would replace the footpeg. Its black with no extras on it that they have a record of. So its gonna cost me on accesories Still it will be worth it in the long run.
So, I went for the test ride yesterday and I was impressed how much bigger this bike is to my Bonni. I loved the sound and the road presence and it also seemed to 'fit' just right.
Turns out that a 'slight drop' now equates to the guy ran it into a ditch! The bike now has a new brake lever, indicator, footpeg, TORs (Shorties) and mud guard (Fender). This does not put me off the bike tracked well enough and it has saved me a few bob in buying exhausts. I haggled a bit and got a sisy bar /rack and a set off pannier rails for free. I also ordered a screen, engine bars and tacho. Thats me set I pick it up on Wednesday
Roll on the summer
Regards
Jock
