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Kenny Rogers: Sep 7, 2007; Chapter One:
When I first saw Sparky, he reminded me of my favorite comb. He was missing a lot of teeth.

It's definitely not a 'good' ad, but... I can't stop laughing, it fits so many BMW rider stereotypes...

$19,632 + (BMW shop rate) labor and tax 'invested'.
378 miles.
Now yours for the low, low price of $17,500.

http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/1580130268.html

quote:

2010 BMW F800GS Dual Sport Motorcycle, Near New, Can U Say Farkle!!! - $17500 (Boulder)

Hello all. So, I'm selling this beauty for my buddy. He got this bike to replace his 1200GS Adventure, loved it and then decided he likes riding pedal bikes more... go figure. It is a 2010 model in Alpine White.

Here we go. This bike has 378 miles. That is not a typo, it is not even broken in yet!! Needles to say this bike is cherry with no issues at all. I rode pretty much all these miles with my buddy and the bike saw some dirt roads and that's about it. All the farkles listed below were put on new at the dealer by factory techs when he took delivery. I have a clear title in hand and it is ready to be transferred over to the new owner.

Bike is located in Boulder, CO and I will help out with a fly & ride or with any out of state shipping. Let me know what you need!!

Asking price is $17,500. May seem high at first glance, but see below for details. Please note that there was extra labor costs from the dealer, as well as sales tax that I am not listing.

Some highlights include Ohlins rear shock & front springs, Adventure Cases, Leo Vince Exhaust, PIAA front lights, Touratech parts all over, you get the idea. Bike will come with extra key, all paper work and manuals.

Original sale price: $13,500. ABS, heated grips, Clear Turn Signals, Center Stand, On Board Computer. Has a OEM low saddle on now.

- Ohlins Rear Shock: $875

- Ohlins Front Fork Springs: $135

- Leo Vince Slip-On Exhaust: $380

- BMW Skid Plate: $270

- BMW Hand Guards w/Large Spoiler: $210

- BMW Touring Windscreen: $460

- BMW Adventure Cases, Mounts & Locks that have been keyed to Ignition Key: $1800

- Touratech Crash Bars w/Upper Extensions: $650

- Touratech Folding Shifter Lever: $52

- Touratech Folding Brake Lever: $96

- Touratech 15t Front Sprocket: $27

- Touratech Side Stand Enlarger: $30

- Touratech Front Mud Guard Riser Kit: $150

- Touratech Aluminum Rear Rack: $86

- Metzler Karoo 2 Tires, F& R: $296

- PIAA 510 Front Lights, Light Bar & CanBus Helper: $485

- Fastway Foots Pegs: $130

So, the parts total came to: $6,132.

First off, check the video to hear the exhaust & check out the bike. Click video and pictures to make them bigger!!!

# ¿ Feb 5, 2010 17:56

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# ¿ May 2, 2024 11:45

Kenny Rogers: Sep 7, 2007; Chapter One:
When I first saw Sparky, he reminded me of my favorite comb. He was missing a lot of teeth.

(paraphrased) From the Rocky Mountain Region on ADV. (just the interesting bits. The full post is here, as are the contact details.

quote:

2004 GasGas Supermotard 50 street legal - $3500
(bought new off the showroom floor Dec 24th 2008)

Click here for the full 640x480 image.
This is a 250cc chassis with a 49.6cc screamer of an engine with a 6-speed tranny, hydraulic clutch, suicide stand, inverted forks, digital instrumentation, liquid cooling, oil injection and much more. Spanish built and built better than most of the bikes I've owned. Really an impressive unit. Bought it to use at the horse shows, but the horses are afraid of it, too loud.

Less than 300 miles!

Only issue is the seal around the oil level sending unit at the bottom of the down tube on the frame is weeping from sitting dry for 5 years before purchase.

Believed to be 1 of less than 10 in the states although a rep at GasGas USA in KC said they never brought ANY in! Could be the only one here. Very popular, coveted and modified in Europe.

2006 Scorpa SY250 Trials, uses a Yamaha 2 stroke 250 engine - $3,800

Click here for the full 640x480 image.
Runs, rides and handles like a dream. Plenty of scratches like any trials bike. Decent tires, can be plated, that's right it has a tail/brake light and if you so desire Scorpa sells a long ride kit. Headlight included in sale as well as an extra air filter (new). Only defect is the throttle body has a crack and missing bit about 3/4 of an inch in the cover where the 2 cables articulate. It has been this way for more than a year and I have been riding it as such (taped up to keep the dirt/dust out) and competed and medalled with it this way. It doesn't affect the performance at all. Also comes with a spare tank that I stupidly cracked (and have since "repaired") on a -5 degree January day!

Has won gold and silver medals in the RMTA with me on it. ready for you to do the same.

I love this one and will miss it most. Wish I could take it on the road with me.

Call with any questions and I'll try to get back to you ASAP. I hate to have to sell all these but there's no point in them sitting for another year unridden. Now I have to go to Dropzone.com and sell my parachute gear.

# ¿ Feb 24, 2010 05:09

Kenny Rogers: Sep 7, 2007; Chapter One:
When I first saw Sparky, he reminded me of my favorite comb. He was missing a lot of teeth.

wescreweleven posted:

Someone tell me if this is a good deal:

Nothing to see here, move along.

Jendywo paid $250 for her XS400 Maxim. $881 all told, once you factored in tires, battery, having the carbs cleaned and a miscellaneous tuneup done, title search, title bond, registration, etc.

The NADA printout she has from April 25, 2008 values the motorcycle as:
Excellent condition: $1100
Very Good condition: $725
Good Condition: $400
Fair Condition: $175

That bike, in good condition, lists for $525,

She got a good deal. You will not.

If that thing has been in storage for 25 years, it's *not* in excellent condition.

NADA Condition Guides posted:

Excellent � A very correct and original (even if it shows the patina of its age) or an exceptionally well-restored motorcycle. This category is reserved for concours or show quality machines only, in which everything on the machine is fully functional and operates as new. All equipment is original, new old stock (NOS) factory replacements or uses of excellent quality reproductions parts.

*That* is worth $1400 book value.

I'd offer *no more* than $525 for it, and expect to put that much again into it, just to get it safe to ride.

NADA Condition Guides posted:

Good � A machine in nice condition for its age that may need some minor mechanical attention and cosmetic rejuvenation to be a �good rider�. Bikes in this category generally look used but are still usable, whether it is for dirt or street use. Frames should be straight and unaltered.
*The replacement of tires, tubes, brakes, chain, sprockets, air filters and other minor parts should be anticipated.

Kenny Rogers fucked around with this message at 06:44 on Mar 2, 2010

# ¿ Mar 2, 2010 06:21

Kenny Rogers: Sep 7, 2007; Chapter One:
When I first saw Sparky, he reminded me of my favorite comb. He was missing a lot of teeth.

TheCosmicMuffet posted:

Is this good? http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/1706748520.html

The bike looks pretty good, and I know BMWs are typically way overpriced.

Craigslook shows $5000-$6950 for '1100RT ABS'.
Looks like a decent deal to me, compared to the 'national average'.

# ¿ Apr 23, 2010 21:08

Kenny Rogers: Sep 7, 2007; Chapter One:
When I first saw Sparky, he reminded me of my favorite comb. He was missing a lot of teeth.

Zygoatse posted:

You would be stupid to pass up this amazing deal.. This generous seller will take payments on the bike! Only 225 a month for 24 months with 1000 down.. Do some quick math and that comes out to an APR of 70%! How awesome of him!

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/mcy/1725692860.html

2003 Suzuki SV-1000 clean and very very fast bike.....
Tires are in great condition
runs and rides excellent
not for the faint of heart this bike will scare you like fast
$3950 buys

OR $1000.00 DOWN AND $225.00 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS

Flagged that poo poo Best of Craigslist. =)

# ¿ May 6, 2010 05:33

Kenny Rogers: Sep 7, 2007; Chapter One:
When I first saw Sparky, he reminded me of my favorite comb. He was missing a lot of teeth.

Scrapez posted:

For anyone looking for bikes in your area, http://www.craiglook.com works really well. You can do proximity searches from a specific zip code.

I've found a lot of cheap parts for my bike using it. If it's something small, people will usually ship it.

gently caress you. Saved Searches is where it's at.
"-trike -quad -"three-wheeler" -"pitbike" -"pit bike" -harley", etc.

# ¿ May 18, 2010 21:54

Kenny Rogers: Sep 7, 2007; Chapter One:
When I first saw Sparky, he reminded me of my favorite comb. He was missing a lot of teeth.

frozenphil posted:

Why in the world use a spoiler tag around that?

Double especially because it breaks the link. :facepalm:

# ¿ May 26, 2010 19:51

Kenny Rogers: Sep 7, 2007; Chapter One:
When I first saw Sparky, he reminded me of my favorite comb. He was missing a lot of teeth.

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

quote:

2003 MZ Baghira 660 Supermoto - $2900 OBO

This is a stock supermoto ready to ride for the summer. Recent maintenance includes: oil and filter, air filter service, new battery, new tires (~750 miles). This has been my 'second bike' for five years and I haven't been riding as much so it's time to go. Adult owned, never raced or abused.

It is currently set up for the street (Dunlop Sportmax tires) but could easily do dual-sport duty with new tires (like Dunlop D607).

Included are a Shad Top Case (hard luggage), OEM exhaust (currently M4), OEM grab rails, extra rear sproket, and a few other parts.

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 660.00 ccm (40.27 cubic inches)
Engine type: Single cylinder
Power: 37.00 HP (27.0 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Torque: 57.00 Nm (5.8 kgf-m or 42.0 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM
Dry weight: 180.0 kg (396.8 pounds)
Seat height: 900 mm (35.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-17
Rear tyre dimensions: 160/60-17
Fuel capacity: 12.50 litres (3.30 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity: 2.50 litres (0.66 gallons)

God, that's sex.

# ¿ Jul 27, 2010 22:13

Kenny Rogers: Sep 7, 2007; Chapter One:
When I first saw Sparky, he reminded me of my favorite comb. He was missing a lot of teeth.

Z3n posted:

Rocket Sockets these days!

I was hoping I wasn't the only person who had that term (given to us by a random member of The Greatest Generation) stick to them.

Greatest Generation = Greatest Slang Term.

# ¿ Jul 29, 2010 18:59

Kenny Rogers: Sep 7, 2007; Chapter One:
When I first saw Sparky, he reminded me of my favorite comb. He was missing a lot of teeth.

Marv Hushman posted:

Let's say you're in Festus, Missouri and the cafe in question is on the moon...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hond...SQ5fmotorcycles

It'd still be worth the fly'n'ride.

# ¿ Aug 12, 2010 16:07

Kenny Rogers: Sep 7, 2007; Chapter One:
When I first saw Sparky, he reminded me of my favorite comb. He was missing a lot of teeth.

Holy poo poo.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/mcy/1912337528.html

quote:

1978 Honda cbx 1000
my dad just gave me this bike and i am looking to get rid of her to a good home. its complete, been sitting in the garage for 7 years. ran great when last ridden. the bike is located in hesperia at this time. thanks, rick..

$1800.

# ¿ Aug 25, 2010 22:08

Kenny Rogers: Sep 7, 2007; Chapter One:
When I first saw Sparky, he reminded me of my favorite comb. He was missing a lot of teeth.

Z3n posted:

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

I heard that 908 miles away. It rattled the windows.

I'd offer the DR-Z in a straight across trade. Because it is.

# ¿ Aug 25, 2010 22:24

Kenny Rogers: Sep 7, 2007; Chapter One:
When I first saw Sparky, he reminded me of my favorite comb. He was missing a lot of teeth.

Z3n posted:

The small, sane part of my head listens to what blaster of justice says, and remember stories of screwdrivers longer than your leg needed to service the inside carbs.

And I know that I wouldn't like the fact that it can only run old, lovely tires, and that I have no money to be buying projects if I ever expect to race again. I know there'd be at least a grand in carb rebuild kits, fluids, and tires before it would so much as turn a wheel, and that for around 3-4k I could totally have a nicely running CBX already to go. But goddamn if I don't want it.

$2800 for a CBX you brought back from 7 years of storage
Add $1000 for Excel wheels and good tires.

Then go race it.

# ¿ Aug 25, 2010 22:48

Kenny Rogers: Sep 7, 2007; Chapter One:
When I first saw Sparky, he reminded me of my favorite comb. He was missing a lot of teeth.

Z3n posted:

Not street legal?

If you *can* make it the legal part of street-legal where you live, you can make the street part of street-legal with bolt-ons.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/10/212/20870/DPITEM/Dirt-Bike-Motocross-Dual-Sport-Kits-Baja-Designs-Dual-Sport-Kit.aspx

# ¿ Oct 4, 2010 20:52

Kenny Rogers: Sep 7, 2007; Chapter One:
When I first saw Sparky, he reminded me of my favorite comb. He was missing a lot of teeth.

Jabs posted:

If you *can* make it the legal part of street-legal where you live, you can make the street part of street-legal with bolt-ons.

# ¿ Oct 4, 2010 20:58

Kenny Rogers: Sep 7, 2007; Chapter One:
When I first saw Sparky, he reminded me of my favorite comb. He was missing a lot of teeth.

Zool posted:

Jabs, posting months ago about an MZ Baghira that was for $2900 posted:
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 660.00 ccm (40.27 cubic inches)
Engine type: Single cylinder
Power: 37.00 HP (27.0 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Torque: 57.00 Nm (5.8 kgf-m or 42.0 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM
Dry weight: 180.0 kg (396.8 pounds)
Seat height: 900 mm (35.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-17
Rear tyre dimensions: 160/60-17
Fuel capacity: 12.50 litres (3.30 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity: 2.50 litres (0.66 gallons)

DRZ power, plus an extra 80 or so pounds.

DRZ-SM's are another $1000 around these parts.
I was looking at it as "It's KLR power and weight, with a fuckton more sexy."

It was too tall for me, though. (Even taller than the KLR!)

# ¿ Oct 14, 2010 21:54

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# ¿ May 2, 2024 11:45

Kenny Rogers: Sep 7, 2007; Chapter One:
When I first saw Sparky, he reminded me of my favorite comb. He was missing a lot of teeth.

clinto posted:

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/2056436956.html

Whatcha think? 400 bones.

Practice your 'lefty loosey-fu' on it, and you'll make more back than you spent.

# ¿ Nov 13, 2010 03:51

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