Would anyone like a brand new 2009 Dahon MU SL (bargain price)
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Would anyone like a brand new 2009 Dahon MU SL (bargain price)
Last year I bought a 2008 Dahon MU SL. The bike developed a problem with the hinge. I was told by the bike dealer and Fisher Outdoor (the UK importer) that I was the only person to have had this problem.
I now have been sent a brand new 2009 replacement bike.
As some may know I have recently bought a 2009 lightweight Brompton, the main reason being that I wanted a folding bike that would fit into the small boot of my sports car(a weekend toy) the 20” wheeled Dahon is just a bit too big.
The MU SL is a fantastic , lightweight and fast bike to ride but I can’t justify keeping two expensive folders at the moment and to be perfectly honest I would like a new mountain bike or another folder that is more suited to off-road use.
The Dahon MU SL currently has a recommended retail price (RRP) of £1,076.60 and the dealer who supplied the bike has it for sale online @ £964.99.
This is a brand new bike with all the paperwork /owners’ manuals/Pre Delivery Sheet check sheet and hang tags. It has been checked over by the dealer and is ready to ride. The bike is still in the box, I have only opened the lid and checked to see that all the accessories / peddles etc. are present and correct.
Is anyone interested at £700 (a saving of £376 off the RRP). The bike is currently in my office in Liverpool and I would be able to deliver within a reasonable distance, otherwise I’m sure it can be sent by post or currier.
There are a few changes over the 2008 spec. I spotted the nice new Ergon Leichtbau Grips.
The bike has a 5 year frame warrantee.
A couple of links:
https://www.dahon.com/intl/musl.htm
https://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/pr...ding_Bike_2009
I thought I would offer it here before putting it on eBay.
Any questions/offers please send me a PM
Regards,
Paul
PS, I have seen other people offering bikes for sale on here so hopefully it is not against any rules.
I now have been sent a brand new 2009 replacement bike.
As some may know I have recently bought a 2009 lightweight Brompton, the main reason being that I wanted a folding bike that would fit into the small boot of my sports car(a weekend toy) the 20” wheeled Dahon is just a bit too big.
The MU SL is a fantastic , lightweight and fast bike to ride but I can’t justify keeping two expensive folders at the moment and to be perfectly honest I would like a new mountain bike or another folder that is more suited to off-road use.
The Dahon MU SL currently has a recommended retail price (RRP) of £1,076.60 and the dealer who supplied the bike has it for sale online @ £964.99.
This is a brand new bike with all the paperwork /owners’ manuals/Pre Delivery Sheet check sheet and hang tags. It has been checked over by the dealer and is ready to ride. The bike is still in the box, I have only opened the lid and checked to see that all the accessories / peddles etc. are present and correct.
Is anyone interested at £700 (a saving of £376 off the RRP). The bike is currently in my office in Liverpool and I would be able to deliver within a reasonable distance, otherwise I’m sure it can be sent by post or currier.
There are a few changes over the 2008 spec. I spotted the nice new Ergon Leichtbau Grips.
The bike has a 5 year frame warrantee.
A couple of links:
https://www.dahon.com/intl/musl.htm
https://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/pr...ding_Bike_2009
I thought I would offer it here before putting it on eBay.
Any questions/offers please send me a PM
Regards,
Paul
PS, I have seen other people offering bikes for sale on here so hopefully it is not against any rules.
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That is interesting. So what would happen if someone buys a bike as a present for a family member and then dies shortly afterwards? Is the person who receives it as a gift then left without any warrantee?
I would have thought it was possible to transfer the warrantee if I pass on all the paperwork and then ask the dealer about transferring the warrantee.
Am I asking too much? If so what is a bike with uncertain warrantee status actually worth?
I can drop the price a bit but there does come a point where it is not worth selling for peanuts and I’d rather just put it into storage....... The MU SL could well be a future classic.
I would have thought it was possible to transfer the warrantee if I pass on all the paperwork and then ask the dealer about transferring the warrantee.
Am I asking too much? If so what is a bike with uncertain warrantee status actually worth?
I can drop the price a bit but there does come a point where it is not worth selling for peanuts and I’d rather just put it into storage....... The MU SL could well be a future classic.
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Dear PDR, I am in Japan so cannot buy it. I am thinking of a Dahon though. To buy. I too have a sports car and an old Brompton, made in Taiwan. Which car of yours does not accept a Dahon?
I have a Mazda MX5. I am worried that a 20' folder will be too big to squeeze in the boot.
GOod luck with your sale.
I have a Mazda MX5. I am worried that a 20' folder will be too big to squeeze in the boot.
GOod luck with your sale.
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Dear PDR, I am in Japan so cannot buy it. I am thinking of a Dahon though. To buy. I too have a sports car and an old Brompton, made in Taiwan. Which car of yours does not accept a Dahon?
I have a Mazda MX5. I am worried that a 20' folder will be too big to squeeze in the boot.
GOod luck with your sale.
I have a Mazda MX5. I am worried that a 20' folder will be too big to squeeze in the boot.
GOod luck with your sale.
I'm not sure if the later MX5's have a larger boot, but the Dahon will not if into the boot of a MK1 car.
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roadster and folder
Dear Mazda man,
that is a fine looking Roadster. LE eh? Must be a Ltd edition. Like mine. year 2000: NR. Please see attached.
Of course we could always buy the carrier that fits over the boot to carry the Dahon.
My Brompton JUST fits in. So I am sure you are correct when you write that the Dahon wont.
What to do?
that is a fine looking Roadster. LE eh? Must be a Ltd edition. Like mine. year 2000: NR. Please see attached.
Of course we could always buy the carrier that fits over the boot to carry the Dahon.
My Brompton JUST fits in. So I am sure you are correct when you write that the Dahon wont.
What to do?
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as far as I know the 5 year warranty is when you NOT have signed u on the Dahon website. The Lifetime warranty is only for the original purchaser after he signed up and registred his bike ...
Thats how I see it anyhow... besides does anybody really feel that Dahon would shy away if there is a real warranty ( manufacturers defect ) in anybodies bike ? No matter what the paperwork says ? I ave not seen any problems with any real warranty claims, no matter what ... Mr David Hon ( DAHON) name is on the downtube.... you really think he will lawyer himself out of a problem ..I sure dont think so .
I can fit my Helios even with roadhandlebars and stuff into my mx5 Miata ( its the 99 version though)
get the darn spare wheel out of it and get a can to blow up the tire ..it will save you unessary weight ( saves gas ) and you will be able to get it in the car ...
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Thats how I see it anyhow... besides does anybody really feel that Dahon would shy away if there is a real warranty ( manufacturers defect ) in anybodies bike ? No matter what the paperwork says ? I ave not seen any problems with any real warranty claims, no matter what ... Mr David Hon ( DAHON) name is on the downtube.... you really think he will lawyer himself out of a problem ..I sure dont think so .
I can fit my Helios even with roadhandlebars and stuff into my mx5 Miata ( its the 99 version though)
get the darn spare wheel out of it and get a can to blow up the tire ..it will save you unessary weight ( saves gas ) and you will be able to get it in the car ...
Thor
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Brilliant solution Thor. Sadly, I live in Japan where storing things like spare tyres is a challenge. But I take your point. ANd it is good to know a Dahon DOES fit into a Miata-Roadster.
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as far as I know the 5 year warranty is when you NOT have signed u on the Dahon website. The Lifetime warranty is only for the original purchaser after he signed up and registred his bike ...
Thats how I see it anyhow... besides does anybody really feel that Dahon would shy away if there is a real warranty ( manufacturers defect ) in anybodies bike ? No matter what the paperwork says ? I ave not seen any problems with any real warranty claims, no matter what ... Mr David Hon ( DAHON) name is on the downtube.... you really think he will lawyer himself out of a problem ..I sure dont think so .
I can fit my Helios even with roadhandlebars and stuff into my mx5 Miata ( its the 99 version though)
get the darn spare wheel out of it and get a can to blow up the tire ..it will save you unessary weight ( saves gas ) and you will be able to get it in the car ...
Thor
Thats how I see it anyhow... besides does anybody really feel that Dahon would shy away if there is a real warranty ( manufacturers defect ) in anybodies bike ? No matter what the paperwork says ? I ave not seen any problems with any real warranty claims, no matter what ... Mr David Hon ( DAHON) name is on the downtube.... you really think he will lawyer himself out of a problem ..I sure dont think so .
I can fit my Helios even with roadhandlebars and stuff into my mx5 Miata ( its the 99 version though)
get the darn spare wheel out of it and get a can to blow up the tire ..it will save you unessary weight ( saves gas ) and you will be able to get it in the car ...
Thor
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Ok, let’s see if a price reduction will temp anyone?
How about £650 cash or cheque or £662 via PayPal (sharing the PP fee)
That is a saving of £426 off the RRP of £1,076
How about £650 cash or cheque or £662 via PayPal (sharing the PP fee)
That is a saving of £426 off the RRP of £1,076
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Anyhow, the Dahon is still sitting in its box waiting for a new owner
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just to bump this up to the top ... :-)
get some EIbach sport springs .. they will lower the car by about an inch, no worry about speed bumps , just cut the bump stop a little and you are fine
:-)
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who cannot find the pic with his helios in the trunk of a Miata ( gen 2 )
get some EIbach sport springs .. they will lower the car by about an inch, no worry about speed bumps , just cut the bump stop a little and you are fine
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who cannot find the pic with his helios in the trunk of a Miata ( gen 2 )