Not maybe, know where its been since. Hizzy is Iconic the price when it was offered was 150Kpound when the pound X 2.5= $AUD? was worth 150X2.5=$375,000 AUD at that time, now less because of the crash in the pound? but ordinary (midfield 998RS without famous riders are going 60-100K)bikes are currently been sold for a lot more, they are very scarce now; rarity You know people who do this, but not for me to talk about them. This is where the money is? more so than a green-frame,the only easy place to see F01,F02 is Bologna.
R1 engine in the SPS frame Ducbird we have a heretic here? and he wants to paint it blue? lets go steal it and put in your wheelie bin!
No, just trying to find the right one at the right price hence happy to lose no sleep over the 996R if it doesn't happen easily!
So I still haven't heard from the owner yet. I said I'd give it until mid-week but I've booked a flight to go and look at a D16 at the weekend now so I'm out of this one. The guy's called Philippe, his number is +33 6 75 81 20 10 and the bike is in Troyes, North East of France Bon chance!
Someone has already raked the front end, all you need are a pair of ape hangers and some tassely leathers.