.....for an XT225 Serow for the wife to use offroad.

Only available in the UK as a grey import, so I've got to do a bit of searching to find one.

They're a great little bike though.

Anybody know of any for sale?

Try www.motomerlin.co.uk also ET James in Rhayader might know what is around and about locally.

The Serow is reputed to be a very, very good bike. I think that Kawasaki also do a good 4 stroke green laner, though I cannot think of the model name off hand.

It is a very good bike, I nearly bought one about a year ago actually.

Here's a good review:

http://www.thumperpage.com/articles/Serow.html

Motomerlin have new 03 models.

I wouldn't want new Alan.

Ideally a low mileage one mid 90's.

Went into ET James....they're a waste of space aren't they? Not even interested in talking to you. :roll:

ET James are a hoot! I bought a kidney belt from them before I went to Scotland. I* asked the "old boy" why the grey Sinisalo was £2 more expensive than the identical blue one. He said "there is a reason, but I can't remember it, so I'll give you a 2 pound discount". Hey, its Mid-Wales - where everyone makes up their own rules. David Jones are the closest to normal in this part of the World.

If you want normal head South to Cardiff or Swansea or head for England. Aberystwyth is even more weird - I NEVER use anyone from there to do anything EVER EVER EVER!!!!! Not even to service a strimmer!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Life is TOOOOO Short :wink:

Hey Alan....what mileage you up to now?

You must be getting on for about 3000 I would have thought. Is the engine loosening up a bit?

And have you changed the oil since you got back?

2600 ish. Engine is still tight at 80 mph. Smooth as silk up to 75 mph, then the vibes kick in. I changed oil and filter at 1200. Will do an oil change at 3000 miles. I've always done double the manufacturer's intervals and will stay with this. I'm still on mineral oil by the way. Good for running in.

XT Alan Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 11:42 pm    Post subject:  

If you want normal head South to Cardiff or Swansea or head for England. Aberystwyth is even more weird - I NEVER use anyone from there to do anything EVER EVER EVER!!!!!     Not even to service a strimmer!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Life is TOOOOO Short

I've HEARD it, i KNOW it, but I never thought we'd actually get it from the horses mouth and in writing too!

DK have several used Serows in stock. Between £2K and £3K.

I wouldn't touch them with a bargepole Alan.

All their secondhand stuff has always been ludicrously overpriced, and I've yet to see a good thing said about them.

They smack of car dealers to me...and I don't like that.