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Norton Mercury http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-touring-NORTON-MERCURY-W0QQAdIdZ453040077 quote:N0RTON DOMINATOR ( MERCURY ) FULLY
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Yeah, I saw that one trolling around as well. It looks almost too nice to ride, though. 
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Feb 5, 2013 03:19
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Oh god if this is still there by pay day...
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Feb 6, 2013 16:44
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Take your pick. 
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Feb 6, 2013 20:13
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Dude, this one has helments included!
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Feb 6, 2013 20:55
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I'd ride that bike and name it Ford.
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Feb 6, 2013 21:46
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ReelBigLizard posted:Dude, this one has helments included! I see it spelled that way more commonly than the correct way. 
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Feb 7, 2013 00:39
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ReelBigLizard posted:Oh god if this is still there by pay day...
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Feb 7, 2013 02:53
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Doooooo iiiiiiitttttt..... 
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Feb 7, 2013 03:08
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:
Dang, I've been looking at that same one, but I'll stick to just working on my Ninja 500. As much as the Bandit seems cool, apparently it's a "screamer" where it doesn't really come into its own until 10,000rpm and doesn't redline until like 14,000. So given that it tends to stall at low rpm I'm thinking this would not be an optimal bike for city riding. Add to that apparently not a ton of these were sold in the US, so parts are hard to find, while for my Ninja 500 parts are all over the place since they made them for 22 years with only one generation change. Here's the other fun DC area one this week: 
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Feb 7, 2013 05:25
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I already have a 750cc aircooled sport tourer, but ... there must be another reason that I don't need this bike in my life. I mean, it has a bikini fairing.  http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-bikes-1983-Suzuki-GS750ES-W0QQAdIdZ423041821  Ola? Thoughts on this? Or is yours a GSX?
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DREDD-Original-Hero-Lawmaster-Motorcycle-MC01-Y349-221-/200890754221   quote:An original hero practical Lawmaster bike, custom made and actually ridden throughout the movie by Mega City One’s futuristic urban cops, the “Judges”. The first but certainly not last glimpse of the stunning re-invention of the iconic bikes occurs when the intimidating Judge Dredd (Karl Urban) makes chase with a couple of perpetrators in the opening scenes of the movie, deftly swerving between civilian vehicles whilst in pursuit.
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Feb 8, 2013 14:37
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listing posted:The adapted Suzuki GSX 750s bike has an extended chassis to make the bike much longer and accommodate the gigantic front section (implying a high-spec engine lay inside)... In the future, we put our bike engines above the front wheel. We find it increases maneuverability in the form of raw stoppie power. edit: I wonder if, when the shroud is off, the bike is just some GSX chopper monstrosity. I can't figure out how it would steer otherwise.
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Feb 8, 2013 14:41
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 Comedy option: It took me a while to realize the wheelbarrow wasn't included as part of the "motorcycle carrier" package.
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Feb 9, 2013 09:44
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Only for those truly obsessed with not putting mileage on their motorcycles. Ever.
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Feb 9, 2013 17:30
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Simkin posted:I already have a 750cc aircooled sport tourer, but ... there must be another reason that I don't need this bike in my life. I mean, it has a bikini fairing.  Bought it. 1400 and it turns out the seller has owned it since new. The only oddly disconcerting point was that he's never adjusted/checked the valves. It ran fine, but I couldn't take it for a spin, because, well...  The bikini fairing was something of his own construction, the seat's been recovered, but the paint is original and in decent condition (needs some clearcoat touch-up). Carbs definitely need cleaning, will check the valves, replace the front pads, maybe clean/repaint the lower suspension bits that have a tiny bit of rust, and see if I can find a replacement exhaust in decent shape. The exhaust that's on there now has quite a few patches - it isn't leaking, but it's not the prettiest setup. Fewer oil leaks than my 02. Ha.I am now well underway in my quest to have the most oddly niche collection of motorcycles ~750cc air/oilcooled Japanese Sport Tourers (that didn't sell particularly well in North America). 
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Feb 10, 2013 02:20
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Good buy. First bike street bike I ever rode was a GS1150EF and it scared the poo poo out of me (wonder why?) and I definitely see the resemblance. Amazing how you find guys with the same bike since new for 30+ years. Did he shed a tear? If you want, I think crappy tire had a clymer manual for your bike here for $5 or something like that. I'll pick it up if you want it? quote:but I couldn't take it for a spin, because, well... Just got to move a little further south son. I've had my bike out since mid January in Lethbridge and the sheriffs have even been doing patrols on their road kings. 
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He seemed okay with it, as he already had a bike to replace it. I think his wife was more choked up than he was. If they have a manual for the 83, that'd be awesome - I think I'll probably need that to properly do the valve clearances. As to the location, well, yes. I am definitely in the wrong part of the country, as I am reminded every time my dad calls me from Victoria, saying that he's out testing motorcycles one day, skiing the next, and my mom is well into the gardening season. 
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Went back to crappy, and they had no Suzuki manuals left at all. I may have actually been mistaken since they did have a Kawi and Honda (although it looked like those were full price) Sorry dude. e: You might want to check your library actually. Mine has manuals for a lot of 70s/80s bikes.
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Simkin, shoot me an email; username at gmail.
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Feb 11, 2013 23:03
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$1500 96 ninja 500r, clean title, downed once by previous owner.  Here's a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V3SfxuOMUA Seems like a good deal to me, thoughts?
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M42 posted:$1500 96 ninja 500r, clean title, downed once by previous owner. That chain is toast, tires are probably old. It sounds ok, wonder if the valves have been checked on it ever. I'd bargain him down considering it probably needs a chain and sprockets, valves checked, and tires are probably old too. I'd pay 1k if he hasn't done any of that stuff, a bit more if the sprockets/tires/valves have been done.
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Righto, I'll ask about that. Forgot to mention it has 23xxx miles on it. Out of curiosity, how can you tell about the chain? The only thing I noticed was the bike sounding a bit rough. e: says the tires have good thread but he hasn't changed them or checked the valves since he bought it (last april). Sprockets and chain replaced 3 months ago. M42 fucked around with this message at 18:56 on Feb 12, 2013 |
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It's REALLY loose when he walks up close to the bike. How many miles has he put on it and how many miles since the valves were last checked or adjusted? If he doesn't know, ask him to take the cost of a valve adjustment off the top.
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Alright. He got the bike at 19xxx miles, and he only has the title from the previous owner - no maintenance paper or any idea about what's been done to the bike. He says he'd be happy to lower the price cause of the valves, though. What's a reasonable amount to offer?
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Feb 12, 2013 20:52
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He rode it for 4,000 miles without a valid title? Has it been signed over to him? Is this something that he can legally sell you, or does it actually still "belong" to someone else? 
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Feb 12, 2013 21:03
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 I misworded that, sorry, english isn't my first language. He has a valid title.
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I'd find out (or guess at) what a local dealership would charge for an oil change, spark plugs, and valve adjustment, as they're all due, and start by asking him to cover that as it's basic maintenance that should have been done already. Check the oil too cause if he's never done any maintenance who knows.
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Are the front turn signals constantly on in the video, or is it just the sun playing tricks?
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Feb 13, 2013 08:47
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Collateral Damage posted:Are the front turn signals constantly on in the video, or is it just the sun playing tricks? It's the sun, you can see it glowing off the front indicator on the car as well.
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Clip-ons don't look stock, either... I bought a '98 500R with 12k miles, for $1500 in 2009. It was a bit rough cosmetically, but was overall a great bike. $1k would be the right price, I agree.
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I called around to a few local repair places, but it looks like every drat one of them is booked for a while. I'm thinking of skipping this one just cause as a beginner I don't really want to deal with having to take a bike to a repair place from the get-go, especially since bikes aren't exactly rare in the bay area. Sorry for making GBS threads up the thread without results again 
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Feb 14, 2013 20:26
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I'll take care of it for cheap and teach you how to do it if you want.
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Feb 15, 2013 06:36
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If those aftermarket passenger pegs are as stiff as they look, that's asking for a broken bracket in a tip-over.
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the walkin dude posted:Clip-ons don't look stock, either... They look like Woodcraft clipons. And yeah that bike is closer to 1k.
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Feb 15, 2013 07:08
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Z3n posted:I'll take care of it for cheap and teach you how to do it if you want.  That would be tremendous. I got back in touch with the dude and I'll be checking it out sunday or on the holiday or so. It's in san jose (~50 miles) so I've got some thinking to do whether or not I feel confident enough to ride it back.
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Feb 15, 2013 17:59
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If you don't feel comfortable riding it back, I should be available on the holiday and we could go take a look at it. Just cover gas.
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Feb 15, 2013 18:32
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http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/mcy/3619552853.html Some LA goon should pick this up!  
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Z3n posted:If you don't feel comfortable riding it back, I should be available on the holiday and we could go take a look at it. Just cover gas. Sent you a PM.
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