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astonbuilder
 


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England 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4
Not giving up yet.....

Almost decided to give up 'biking but couldn't quite bring myself to do it so decided to extend the inevitable day with a cheap set of (non-depreciating) wheels;

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Those that know about white ST1100 Pan's will know they indicate ex-police 'bikes but this one has an odd history....

Was originally ruby red colour and sold privately. At three years old was bought by Hampshire police Confused

Reason for that is that the replacement ST1300 Pan's had some serious handling issues at high speed, enough to make Hampshire mop up decent 2nd hand models of the old 1100's Shocked

It was resprayed white (but retains original gold wheels; police spec' is silver) and all the blues and two's added. Did 5-6k a year for three years and then 500 miles a year for the next three years before being pensioned off to last owner. Only evidence of its ex-life is RH bar switch pack has extra controls for equipment no longer fitted. Can retro-fit original but unless a bargain crops up on web I'm sure I won't bother (one of the buttons operates the new SMIDSY lights on the front where blues went in service)
  
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nearlee
 


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Wales 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Absolutely brilliant bikes Thumbs Up

Very understated but really forgiving handling
 Just remember:-
Amateurs built the Ark
Professionals built the titanic 
 
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D&G
 


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Ukraine 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Barolo BlackDiscovery 3

Cool. 8)

I'm with you and can't give up my bikes either. My leather jacket has shrunk over the years though Laughing

Haven't introduced the D3 to the bikes yet. Do you think they will fight Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
 An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore



2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone. 
 
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astonbuilder
 


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dirt cheap on insurance as well; only £81 for fully comp' SD&P + Commuting, riding any other bike also and pillions allowed Thumbs Up
  
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D&G
 


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Ukraine 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Barolo BlackDiscovery 3

One of the many benefits of getting a bit older.

Don't know how the youngsters can afford it these day.
 An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore



2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone. 
 
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astonbuilder
 


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£140 to add my son (22) as named rider, £900'ish if he wanted to insure it in his own right
  
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Ukraine 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Barolo BlackDiscovery 3

Crazy, I wonder why there are so many uninsured vehicles on the road Confused
 An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore



2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone. 
 
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