slimtater
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| posted on 28/2/10 at 07:40 PM |
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FOR SALE! - Haynes Roadster
Well, here goes!
For sale is my Haynes Roadster fitted with an 893cc Fireblade engine. Not sure where to start as this car is fairly well known on the Haynes Forum.
For those who dont know, here is a very brief summary. It was completed, SVAd and registered in October 2007 on a Q plate due to the engine being
sourced from Germany. However, it was built from virtually all new parts. It started life as a rolling chassis with roll cage built by Martin Keenan
of MK fame and then built by forum member macdave69. Essentially, it was the first customer built car to the Chris Gibbs Haynes book design and is
therefore Haynes Roadster number 002!
I have owned the car since June 2008 and have done bits to it as I have gone along. The car has only let me down twice once was my fault for leaving
the lights on and flattening the battery and the other was when the clutch cable snapped. Changes I have made since owning the car are:
Fitted a black aeroscreen
Changed the wheels for brand new Wolfrace items with Yokohama Parada 2 tyres they have about 500 miles on them and I have the original wheels with
very good Toyos on as well (see below)
Changed the Vapor Trail Tech speedo unit for a Veypor unit which is much better features include virtual fuel gauge, datalogger and variable
display (all via two buttons). The unit is also quick release for added security and I have fitted two motorbike spec gauges temperature and
volts
Added some additional trim and subtle badges
Genuine carbon sheet stone-guards
New genuine Honda clutch with Barnett heavy duty springs
Oil and plugs changed every 1000 miles use Castrol semi-synthetic to avoid clutch slip and NGK plugs
The car came with all the right bits Sabelt harnesses, TTS filter and dyno kit, 3.38 diff, paddle shift and it has been very well looked after. I am
probably bias but it still remains one of the nicest looking sevens I have ever seen not too in your face, not plastered in badges or logos, no
garish colour scheme. Just plain white with blue cage and chassis, floor etc all powder coated.
I have loads of pictures of the car, not only from my ownership but also during the build. I have also built up quite a few spare bits that will be
included with the car if the offer is right. These include:
Set of multispoke alloy wheels and Toyo tyres very good condition
New pair front uprights (Sierra)
New front discs and pads (Sierra 240mm vented)
Pair of new rear indicators was going to change them but CBS didnt have the connectors at the time
The original Vapor speedo unit
Flat bottomed blue/black steering wheel and boss
The original MK exhaust silencer repacked last year I currently have a shiny new bike can on it
Fireblade and Sierra Haynes manuals plus custom wiring diagram
Spare set of plugs - might even be two sets
Dynojets
Custom made luggage bag (Milson from Locostbuilders/ebay)
Waterproof quick fit cover for cockpit area
Boot tub plastic lidded box which fits under the lockable rear cover giving a bit more storage space
I am sure there are a few bits I have missed off. It has covered around 4500 miles, but to be 100% accurate, I will have to add up what is on the
current odometer and the previous Vapor unit it was a total of 4279 on the last MOT in October 2009. Tax and MOT until October 2010 and despite
being a new build, it has had an MOT every year from birth! The car made a very healthy 123bhp on the dyno at Newark show print out to confirm. I
have a box full of info and bills relating to the car and it even comes with two full sets of keys.
The car is stored in a heated garage but I am not going to fob people off and say it has never been out in the rain. I dont SORN the car over winter
and even did a mini track day in the snow driven to and from Curborough. Please also be reassured that this isnt a kit / home-built car that packs
up in the wet - after use, I rinse/dry it off and put it in the garage until the next time and it starts on the button.
Genuine enquiries via U2U only please and I will assist with any information you require. Sensible offers around £5500 as this is not only a
semi-famous car, the first ever bike-engined Haynes but it has been very well built and maintained. Ready to drive away and use!
Here are some pictures since the new wheels were fitted and the bike can added in January:
 
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slimtater
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| posted on 3/3/10 at 06:02 PM |
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Over 400 views and no enquiries - is it the car or price?
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AdrianH
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| posted on 3/3/10 at 06:15 PM |
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I think it is more the recession Slim
Why do I have to make the tools to finish the job? More time then money.
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slimtater
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| posted on 3/3/10 at 06:45 PM |
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Cheers Adrian.
Recession busting car - £120 tax, £160 insurance (for me) and sometimes 25mpg! 
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FFTS
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| posted on 3/3/10 at 06:49 PM |
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Looks a nice car!
Why would you want to sell it? You'll miss it
It may help if you put your location.
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Chris.
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slimtater
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| posted on 3/3/10 at 07:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by FFTS
Looks a nice car!
Why would you want to sell it? You'll miss it
It may help if you put your location.
[Edited on 3/3/10 by FFTS]
Thanks - good point, I am in South Derbyshire.
Reason for selling is typically long and complicated, but in a nutshell, an on/off plan to emigrate and now the second phase of a mid-life crisis
meaning I am buying either a Noble or TVR! 
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pocket rocket
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| posted on 3/3/10 at 07:55 PM |
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cracking car buddy, if i had the money (and not in the middle of a build my self) i would have your arm off. seems like a very good price to me. best
of luck with the sale.
Dam...iv consused my ability with my intentions!
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slimtater
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| posted on 7/3/10 at 10:38 AM |
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Blue sky, dry roads and the sun is out - albeit a bit chilly! BTTT as Spring is here. 
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slimtater
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| posted on 14/3/10 at 05:35 PM |
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Deposit taken - so sort of sold!
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