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nsaP: May 4, 2004; alright?

Couldn't believe this just came up in the middle of summer, I've already texted a friend looking for a starter.

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/2441098966.html

quote:

1984 honda nighthawk 650 with 17,605 miles.It is shaft driven with 5 speed with overdrive.I just bought this bike and after practicing ive decided biking isnt for me.Also baby number 3 on its way.Bike starts up runs good,rides great.It does leak a little oil and iam not sure where its coming from.Front tire in good shape back tire on ok shape.I really wanted to keep this bike but I have no patience to learn plus my wife really didnt like me having a bike.1000$ is what I have in bike.

# ? Jun 15, 2011 20:17

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# ? May 15, 2024 05:26

TheCosmicMuffet: Jun 21, 2009; by Shine

Pvt. Public posted:

Well, it is a good thing I am broke. Otherwise, I'd go find a way to be broker and end up buying this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BUELL-RACING-TRACK-BIKE-XBR-2008-FIREBOLT-/320713641710?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item4aac05ceee

You bastard! I have 5000 dollars and no responsibility!

# ? Jun 15, 2011 20:36

Pvt. Public: Sep 9, 2004; I am become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds.

TheCosmicMuffet posted:

You bastard! I have 5000 dollars and no responsibility!

You're welcome! Now I guess I don't have to call the bank after all... :dance:

# ? Jun 16, 2011 06:43

orthod0ks: Mar 2, 2004; anger is a gift

Nominee for most ridiculous ad...

http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/mcy/2443861746.html

dumbass craigslist dude posted:

I gave $5,500 last fall for this motorcycle. I haven't had enough time to go take my test or even pick up the bike at the dealership. So I'm giving it up for $4,500 to someone that will make time to enjoy the ride. This is a new bike and can be titled as new.

# ? Jun 16, 2011 17:01

orthod0ks: Mar 2, 2004; anger is a gift

Also, why are 80-early 90s sport bikes so sexy?

http://lancaster.craigslist.org/mcy/2443012970.html

And why are Craigslist users so nondescript?

# ? Jun 16, 2011 17:18

Baller Witness Bro: Nov 16, 2006; Hey FedEx, how dare you deliver something before your "delivered by" time.

orthod0ks posted:

Nominee for most ridiculous ad...

http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/mcy/2443861746.html

This reminds me of the time this guy pulled up at our local riding spot on one of those late 90's SRAD gsxr's and was bragging about how he just "stole it" for 4500 bucks. Not even a nice specimen

# ? Jun 16, 2011 17:21

aventari: Mar 20, 2001; I SWIFTLY PENETRATED YOUR MOMS MEAT TACO WHILE AGGRESSIVELY FONDLING THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR DADS HAIRY BALLSACK, THEN RIPPED HIS SAUSAGE OFF AND RAMMED IT INTO YOUR MOMS TAILPIPE. I JIZZED FURIOUSLY, DEEP IN YOUR MOMS MEATY BURGER WHILE THRUSTING A ANSA MUFFLER UP MY GREASY TAILHOLE

orthod0ks posted:

Also, why are 80-early 90s sport bikes so sexy?

I'm glad somebody likes them, I think they're all awkward and ugly looking.

# ? Jun 17, 2011 04:55

GnarlyCharlie4u: Sep 23, 2007; I have an unhealthy obsession with motorcycles.

Proof

http://www.vadriven.com/forums/showthread.php?t=401045

ok so I have no idea of the mileage or just how hard this was hoon'd...
but drat if that isn't sexy.

# ? Jun 17, 2011 07:09

clutchpuck: Apr 30, 2004; ro-tard

GnarlyCharlie4u posted:

http://www.vadriven.com/forums/showthread.php?t=401045

ok so I have no idea of the mileage or just how hard this was hoon'd...
but drat if that isn't sexy.

Haha that poor little oil cooler must have a hard life.

# ? Jun 17, 2011 16:17

Z3n: Jul 21, 2007; I think the point is Z3n is a space cowboy on the edge of a frontier unknown to man, he's out there pushing the limits, trail braking into the abyss. Finding out where the edge of the razor is, turning to face the darkness and revving his 690 into it's vast gaze. You gotta live this to learn it bro.

GnarlyCharlie4u posted:

http://www.vadriven.com/forums/showthread.php?t=401045

ok so I have no idea of the mileage or just how hard this was hoon'd...
but drat if that isn't sexy.

$3500? Really?

# ? Jun 17, 2011 16:44

Slim Pickens: Jan 12, 2007; Grimey Drawer

That's about the going rate for old monsters and SS's, I've seen. Whenever I sell the monster, It'll probably go for around the same price or less.

# ? Jun 17, 2011 18:43

Z3n: Jul 21, 2007; I think the point is Z3n is a space cowboy on the edge of a frontier unknown to man, he's out there pushing the limits, trail braking into the abyss. Finding out where the edge of the razor is, turning to face the darkness and revving his 690 into it's vast gaze. You gotta live this to learn it bro.

Slim Pickens posted:

That's about the going rate for old monsters and SS's, I've seen. Whenever I sell the monster, It'll probably go for around the same price or less.

I understand it's the going rate, but asking for that with no gauges, no maintenance done in the last 2 years (belts need to be done if they've been sitting for an extended period without use), no idea of why or how it was crashed, etc.

# ? Jun 17, 2011 18:51

nsaP: May 4, 2004; alright?

nsaP posted:

Couldn't believe this just came up in the middle of summer, I've already texted a friend looking for a starter.

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/2441098966.html

This bike is still up, in fact in the most recent posting the owner listed some potential problems but admitted on the posting to probably taking a loss on the bike. Assuming its not too rough once I take a friend to look at it, is these anything I'm missing here?

# ? Jun 17, 2011 20:06

Slim Pickens: Jan 12, 2007; Grimey Drawer

Z3n posted:

I understand it's the going rate, but asking for that with no gauges, no maintenance done in the last 2 years (belts need to be done if they've been sitting for an extended period without use), no idea of why or how it was crashed, etc.

Oh, didn't read the ad well enough. :downs:

Belts are ~$80 if you do it yourself, dunno if you'd need to recheck valves and what the prior crash damage might have done. Hopefully it wasn't bouncing off the limiter for a minute.

# ? Jun 18, 2011 09:18

Z3n: Jul 21, 2007; I think the point is Z3n is a space cowboy on the edge of a frontier unknown to man, he's out there pushing the limits, trail braking into the abyss. Finding out where the edge of the razor is, turning to face the darkness and revving his 690 into it's vast gaze. You gotta live this to learn it bro.

Slim Pickens posted:

Oh, didn't read the ad well enough. Belts are ~$80 if you do it yourself, dunno if you'd need to recheck valves and what the prior crash damage might have done. Hopefully it wasn't bouncing off the limiter for a minute.

Shouldn't need to recheck the valves, but the belts will need to be done. I'd rather see scuffed up fairings than no fairings at all, as how the fairings got damaged can tell you a lot about how the bike crashed, which can give you some clues about what you need to look out for. One of the spots I always check these days is the fork legs, on the bottom and the insides because my GSX-R was damaged there and I didn't discover it until I parted the bike out. Having the axle snap out of the bottom of the forks would have sucked.

But I'm also stupid picky and very pedantic about the bikes I buy. :v:

# ? Jun 18, 2011 21:52

nsaP: May 4, 2004; alright?

Saw this and thought of zen.

dirt bike selling ASAP - $325 (CINCINNATI)
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/2454215933.html

electric with peddles selling asap battery gauge is gone biught new for 599.99 let me no

A bit of a misleading title.

# ? Jun 22, 2011 00:09

frozenphil: Mar 13, 2003; YOU CANNOT MAKE A MISTAKE SO BIG THAT 80 GRIT CAN'T FIX IT!

I really want a 600 SS next, but I know I should just get this SV.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/mcy/2450089575.html

# ? Jun 22, 2011 21:07

Z3n: Jul 21, 2007; I think the point is Z3n is a space cowboy on the edge of a frontier unknown to man, he's out there pushing the limits, trail braking into the abyss. Finding out where the edge of the razor is, turning to face the darkness and revving his 690 into it's vast gaze. You gotta live this to learn it bro.

frozenphil posted:

I really want a 600 SS next, but I know I should just get this SV.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/mcy/2450089575.html

Not a bad deal. I'd probably try and shoot for around 3k with the seat, considering the cost of replacing the bent radiator, and if the valves haven't been adjusted.

Z3n fucked around with this message at 21:49 on Jun 22, 2011

# ? Jun 22, 2011 21:15

frozenphil: Mar 13, 2003; YOU CANNOT MAKE A MISTAKE SO BIG THAT 80 GRIT CAN'T FIX IT!

Z3n posted:

Not a bad deal. I'd probably try and shoot for around 3k with the seat, considering the cost of replacing the bent seat, and if the valves haven't been adjusted.

Would you consider trading for a bike of equal value that you could flip just as easily, if not easier (my 2009 Ninja 250)? I haven't really tried that tactic yet, but I think I might ask.

# ? Jun 22, 2011 21:34

TheCosmicMuffet: Jun 21, 2009; by Shine

frozenphil posted:

Would you consider trading for a bike of equal value that you could flip just as easily, if not easier (my 2009 Ninja 250)? I haven't really tried that tactic yet, but I think I might ask.

It never hurts to ask. Worst case scenario you just have to go back to haggling.

# ? Jun 22, 2011 21:48

Z3n: Jul 21, 2007; I think the point is Z3n is a space cowboy on the edge of a frontier unknown to man, he's out there pushing the limits, trail braking into the abyss. Finding out where the edge of the razor is, turning to face the darkness and revving his 690 into it's vast gaze. You gotta live this to learn it bro.

TheCosmicMuffet posted:

It never hurts to ask. Worst case scenario you just have to go back to haggling.

Basically this.

Also how did I typo radiator to seat. :iiam:

Honestly though...if a 600SS is what you want, that's what you should buy. There's time enough for practical motorcycles when you're dead.

# ? Jun 22, 2011 21:51

frozenphil: Mar 13, 2003; YOU CANNOT MAKE A MISTAKE SO BIG THAT 80 GRIT CAN'T FIX IT!

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/mcy/2491492084.html

# ? Jul 13, 2011 07:29

GnarlyCharlie4u: Sep 23, 2007; I have an unhealthy obsession with motorcycles.

Proof

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/2491257186.html

I am about to purchase... wish me luck.

Edit: I bought it.
oh god what have I done?

that's 3 GL1000's in my garage now.

GnarlyCharlie4u fucked around with this message at 14:50 on Jul 15, 2011

# ? Jul 13, 2011 18:13

Marv Hushman: Jun 2, 2010; Freedom Ain't Free

Selling your untitled Brit Frankenbike, Strategy #21: Get a few intriguing loft shots featuring moderately attractive women, hip sculptures, and two dudes staring at a pineapple for no apparent reason.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-TRIUMPH-BONNEVILLE-NO-TITLE-/230646541019?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item35b39aeadb#v4-39

# ? Jul 14, 2011 06:53

GnarlyCharlie4u: Sep 23, 2007; I have an unhealthy obsession with motorcycles.

Proof

Marv Hushman posted:

Selling your untitled Brit Frankenbike, Strategy #21: Get a few intriguing loft shots featuring moderately attractive women, hip sculptures, and two dudes staring at a pineapple for no apparent reason.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-TRIUMPH-BONNEVILLE-NO-TITLE-/230646541019?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item35b39aeadb#v4-39

is that an Avon front tire on the rear?
hmm...

# ? Jul 14, 2011 16:45

AncientTV: Jun 1, 2006; for sale custom bike over a billion invested; College Slice

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/mcy/2449411716.html

This paint scheme is :supaburn:

# ? Jul 17, 2011 02:49

echomadman: Aug 24, 2004; Nap Ghost

I dont understand why anyone would do this

# ? Jul 17, 2011 22:47

Gnaghi: Jan 25, 2008; Is this a good first bike?

Love that description. The bike is the work of a genius. I am a genius.

There are stretches and then there are stretches. Comes wit matchen trailer as bike cannot be ridden.

http://cnj.craigslist.org/mcy/2496844328.html

# ? Jul 17, 2011 23:40

Dagen H: Mar 19, 2009; Hogertrafikomlaggningen

echomadman posted:

I dont understand why anyone would do this

...without converting it to diesel.

# ? Jul 18, 2011 00:18

echomadman: Aug 24, 2004; Nap Ghost

Bucephalus posted:

...without converting it to diesel.

Yeah, a 3cyl vw bluemotion engine would be a good hack
http://autospeed.com/cms/title_Little-Diesels/A_109062/article.html
85Nm at 1500 rpm

edit, thats actually the smart fourtwo engine specs i was looking at.
the VW one is much bigger 1400cc instead of 800cc

# ? Jul 18, 2011 01:13

MJP: Jun 17, 2007; Are you looking at me Senpai?; Grimey Drawer

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/mcy/2430000879.html

POWER ON HER

# ? Jul 18, 2011 18:55

nsaP: May 4, 2004; alright?

I'm always amused by people who don't even know the name of their bike, especially since (I'm pretty sure...) it say it on the side :psyduck:

Classic angry/excited ad http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bik/2497769066.html

quote:

Come check out this motherfucking bike, it is AWESOME! I can't use this anymore, but you can! If you're interested check this thing out, you can ride it on trails, roads, sidewalks, your front yard and even over rocks and poo poo. It came with V-brakes in the front, but I was like gently caress THAT and upgraded to DISKS! That's right, drive through a puddle you can still stop, holy crap!

You don't want to deal with my dirt so you don't have to! I got this mother cleaned AND serviced so it will shift like a BOSS!

Been out on trails, but I'm a pussy so nothing too bad. Come check this bad rear end bike yourself and you're sure to offer me like $1000, but I will only take $300 because I want to hook you up.

Blah blah blah... details below

LOL http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/2500613533.html

quote:

2011 Honda CBR 250R - $4500 (West Chester)

Silver/Maroon with about 50 miles on it, just rode it around town. Still new and under warranty. The only thing I added was pink LED's with a wireless remote and it has 3 different light settings. If you want any pictures please calll me and I can send them to you. 513.889.7044

This has been up for a while, still is, I'm kinda surprised. All I can figure is that the guy won it in a contest or something, there isn't even enough miles on it to scare yourself, probably just from rolling around the dealer. That, and him being very willing to take a huge cash hit on it, it seems a contest prize or something.

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/2441792547.html

quote:

2011 Harley Forty-Eight Sportster 1200 Motorcycle 9,500.00/OBO - $9500 (Cincinnati Ohio)

2011 Harley Sportster Forty-Eight 1200 Motorcycle

Color : Sedona Orange and Vivid Black
Chrome Shorty dual exhaust
Slammed Speedo and underbar mirrors
Blacked out look
Wide front tire
Windshield
Crashbar
Electric fuel sensor
Front fork bag
Security System
Factory Warranty

ONLY 0.9 MILES ON THIS BIKE. This bike is a little over $13.000. Call Joe at cell 513-967-0436 or home 513-474-1893 if interested and lets make a deal. $9,500.00 OBO

Cincinnati is a short drive from Columbus, Dayton, Indianapolis, Louisville, Lexington to save $3000.00. You will not be disappointed. If interested in seeing a video of this motorcycle, email me

nsaP fucked around with this message at 20:32 on Jul 18, 2011

# ? Jul 18, 2011 20:21

nsaP: May 4, 2004; alright?

frozenphil posted:

Would you consider trading for a bike of equal value that you could flip just as easily, if not easier (my 2009 Ninja 250)? I haven't really tried that tactic yet, but I think I might ask.

You never know the seller's reasons/motivation for selling, might as well offer. Like others said, the worst thing that can happen is the seller says no, then complains to their friends about people offering trades on their ad, haha.

I just traded a FZ6 for a ninjette because my dad had bought my sister's the bigger bike to learn on, but it was too much for them. I just put an ad up saying basically that, and had responses pretty quick. One guy offered a jeep.

# ? Jul 18, 2011 20:35

[panic]: Aug 16, 2000; bounce bounce bounce

I really wish my wife would let me have two bikes...

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcy/2452207032.html

# ? Jul 20, 2011 02:10

Marv Hushman: Jun 2, 2010; Freedom Ain't Free

nsaP posted:

This has been up for a while, still is, I'm kinda surprised. All I can figure is that the guy won it in a contest or something, there isn't even enough miles on it to scare yourself, probably just from rolling around the dealer. That, and him being very willing to take a huge cash hit on it, it seems a contest prize or something.

I don't know where he's coming up with 13K for a 10-11K MSRP bike--this is a stock features list, with the exception of the windshield and whoopity-doo fork bag.

# ? Jul 20, 2011 02:51

frozenphil: Mar 13, 2003; YOU CANNOT MAKE A MISTAKE SO BIG THAT 80 GRIT CAN'T FIX IT!

nsaP posted:

This has been up for a while, still is, I'm kinda surprised. All I can figure is that the guy won it in a contest or something, there isn't even enough miles on it to scare yourself, probably just from rolling around the dealer. That, and him being very willing to take a huge cash hit on it, it seems a contest prize or something.

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/2441792547.html

I would imagine his Harley dealer offers what all of them offer here; delivery to your house. I can't figure out the mindset of people who want to spend Harley money on something and then not even have the fun of driving it off the dealer's lot. I mean, you just spent a few grand for the privilege.

# ? Jul 20, 2011 06:19

nsaP: May 4, 2004; alright?

Marv Hushman posted:

I don't know where he's coming up with 13K for a 10-11K MSRP bike--this is a stock features list, with the exception of the windshield and whoopity-doo fork bag.

Well there you go. When I first saw the ad I went to HD's site to see what they run new but I must have gone to the wrong bike because I was remembering like 13 or 14k. He's probably adding in warranties or some BS.

:mysterysolved: there was none

# ? Jul 20, 2011 07:15

Z3n: Jul 21, 2007; I think the point is Z3n is a space cowboy on the edge of a frontier unknown to man, he's out there pushing the limits, trail braking into the abyss. Finding out where the edge of the razor is, turning to face the darkness and revving his 690 into it's vast gaze. You gotta live this to learn it bro.

http://ventura.craigslist.org/mcy/2504030823.html