Is a Cat worth anything?

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Is a Cat worth anything?

Postby bmwonder » Sat Jan 14, 2006 3:52 pm

I have a almost new standard cat in my garage (it had done about 500 mile before I took it off and fitted the Laser Y section). It is a bit of a lump and is taking up space in my garage. Is it actually worth anything? I don't want to go through the hassle of ebay only to make tenner or so. If that's all it's worth then I'd rather dump it. Anyone know if it actually has any value? I just want rid of it really.
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Postby madman » Sat Jan 14, 2006 4:02 pm

Thats amazing, I have 2 of those things in my garage. One has done 1000 miles and the other 20,000. I suspect that its one of those items that no one throws away an there must be hundreds of them laying about in garages.
If I didn't have a huge garage I would just take it down the dump, as you say I don't think it is worth the effort to bother with ebay.
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Postby bmwonder » Sat Jan 14, 2006 9:10 pm

Thought that might be the case. If anyone wants one let me know otherwise is going out.
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Postby adamski49 » Sat Jan 14, 2006 9:26 pm

My mate who works at the local exhaust and tyre place reckons there are some precious metals inside the cat and some enterprising 'travellers' are happy to rip them apart to sell on. He reckons he could get £20... must get my dead CAT down there :roll:

Having said that there are a small number of people who run standard and would pay for a little used CAT to replace their dead one - I was one of those people and paid £25

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Postby herrman » Sat Jan 14, 2006 9:59 pm

I seem to be collecting the damm things, At the last count I had 2 x 1100s 1 x 1150rs and 1 x 1200gs c/w header pipes sat in the garage!! Anyone want to make an offer? Think that there are two sets of 1100s end cans and a 1200gs end can kicking about in there, No wonder I'm running out of space for the bike!!!!

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Postby BOX ON'T BACK » Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:22 am

I have a small black and white one, currently destroying the leather sofa .... hence free to good ... well any home will do :lol:
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Postby Sideshow Bob » Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:06 pm

BMWonder........can you box it up and send?? as I live on the south coast [E Sussex] and due to work / time I can't travel...far, where are you? if the price is OK I'll have it....you can ring me on 01424221693........
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Re: Is a Cat worth anything?

Postby minivin » Sun Jan 15, 2006 8:44 pm

bmwonder wrote:I have a almost new standard cat in my garage (it had done about 500 mile before I took it off and fitted the Laser Y section). It is a bit of a lump and is taking up space in my garage. Is it actually worth anything? I don't want to go through the hassle of ebay only to make tenner or so. If that's all it's worth then I'd rather dump it. Anyone know if it actually has any value? I just want rid of it really.


yeah, I have a standard cat, it resides on my bed or on the settie most of the time, I actually find it quite good for relaxation so I would keep it rather than putting it on Ebay, the RSPCA may come after you if you do that!

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Postby bmwonder » Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:56 pm

Derek,

I don't really want to go throught the hassle of boxing it up to be honest. It's a bit of a pain. I'm in Epsom (Surrey), so not too far away. If you want it you're welcome to have it F.O.C
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Postby bikemad99 » Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:20 pm

Guys,

there is an Indian restaurant in Keswick who would buy all the cats you have.
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Postby Boxered » Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:48 pm

Reg, I see that restaurant left a lasting impression on you, your not one to hold a grudge are you? you wont set me up at Burton will you? I know it was all my idea so I probably deserve some treatment. :shock:
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Postby bikemad99 » Mon Jan 16, 2006 1:34 pm

Boxered wrote:Reg, I see that restaurant left a lasting impression on you, your not one to hold a grudge are you? you wont set me up at Burton will you? I know it was all my idea so I probably deserve some treatment. :shock:
(note to self, only eat what Reg eats at Burton)

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The only thing I can guarantee is that it will not be Indian. I think everyone will enjoy the "eat as much as you can" Chinese on the Saturday night. Friday night is traditionally Fish & Chips so that is a possibility,but I am open to suggestions. As I remember it, most of you were not impressed by the Keswick Indian experience,and I definately dont hold anyone to blame,except India.
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Postby julian » Mon Jan 16, 2006 3:12 pm

I took my spare one down the dump.
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Postby Rob B » Mon Jan 16, 2006 3:48 pm

What happens if you trade the bike into a dealer wihtout the CAT? Do they spit the dummy?

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Postby boxerpan » Mon Jan 16, 2006 4:19 pm

Rob B wrote:What happens if you trade the bike into a dealer wihtout the CAT? Do they spit the dummy?

Rgds, Rob

They say thank god for that, we might actually be able to sell the thing :lol:
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