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If anyone wants to peek at Southern California, in particular San Diego (although LA and Orange County's OK too), that'd be great. I'm not knowledgeable enough to know what's a good deal.
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http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy/1562958231.html Is this a good deal on a 2005 V-Strom 650 with 24k miles? It's a bit beat up but the price seems OK, maybe..? It's $2995 but the front fairings are missing due to a low speed drop.
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Jan 21, 2010 08:12
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http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/mcy/1592944058.html Wrecked '02 V-Strom DL1000 for $1000 OBO. Apparently the engine fires up and is theoretically ridable, but what a great parts bike. The big-rear end $300 Happy Trails top box is included along with newer Metzeler tires (Tourance, probably?) and a clutch I could swap out when mine needs work. I'm so tempted to talk him down to $700 or so.
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Feb 13, 2010 21:05
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http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/mcy/1606023153.html 2000 BMW R1100-RTP - $2650 Not a bad deal on an ex-CHP bike. Seems to be lower mileage and a bit newer than others I've seen for quite a bit more. Plus, traffic will make way for you!
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Feb 18, 2010 07:34
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Rontalvos posted:Cross posted from 'tell me what to buy' thread. poo poo, at that price I'd buy it non-running for a lawn ornament.
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Sep 1, 2010 18:41
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It's obscene how much cheaper bikes are outside of southern California, or California in general. It's rare to see a sub $1,500 bike that's safely ridable around here. edit: http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy/1962200317.html Hmmm... what exactly is a "blow back" problem anyways? edit2: I take it back, it's really just San Diego. LA has tons of cheap(er) bikes. Radbot fucked around with this message at 21:47 on Sep 19, 2010 |
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Sep 19, 2010 19:45
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http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/mcy/1965899850.html This looks like another potentially promising purchase. An 07 Honda Elite 80 for $300... non-running, but it's hard to believe too much damage could be done on an 07.
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Sep 21, 2010 23:56
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blugu64 posted:Ask me about having to order parts for my '89 TransAlp from germany, only to find out they were shipped from one state over to germany and back. Old Hondas are just so awesome. Buy it. Plus you can look just like Ronnie from Observe and Report as he rides his TransAlp! (best movie ever)
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Oct 12, 2010 01:15
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http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/mcy/1999647998.html Is it just me, or is that a really great looking BMW? How is that price, though?
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Oct 12, 2010 23:02
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Is this a scam? http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/mcy/2203966256.html 2008 H-D Sportster 883L for $2500 I'm not really a Harley guy but drat, I think I would pick up an essentially brand new bike at that price regardless of taste.
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Feb 8, 2011 21:46
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Z3n posted:Waaaaaaaay too much. This is why hondas are bullshit, people stupid overvalue them. You could buy a new 08or 09 last year for 6999$, Needknees did it. Where do you live, z3n? I ask because I don't think I've ever seen bikes at the prices you mention anywhere in San Diego, LA, or Orange County. Perhaps it's the sunny 78 degrees we have to ride in today?  edit: http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy/2210188274.html Why am I oddly attracted to that thing? http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/mcy/2209839174.html 2004 Yamaha V-Star 650 for $1981 (?), not bad for a smaller cruiser. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy/2209078754.html This doesn't look half bad? 2002 Suzuki Katana 750 $1650 http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/mcy/2202512104.html The perils of the rich. Entertaining, though. Radbot fucked around with this message at 17:42 on Feb 12, 2011 |
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Feb 12, 2011 17:14
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Posted this in the KLR thread a few days ago, figured I may get a response here: How does this lovely KLR look price-wise: http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2901186458.html I like that Corbin seat, especially. Think I could talk him down to $2,500?
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Mar 16, 2012 02:07
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slidebite posted:Probably between 500 and 1000 Across the country is probably more on the $1000 end of things, especially with gas prices the way they are. I shipped a bike from San Diego to Denver last year for around $550.
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Mar 16, 2012 02:11
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MotoMind posted:It's a middle-of-the-road deal. The suspension and seat mods are really mild and could be beneficial or detrimental to your ride, depending on your height and weight. The rad guards don't do jack poo poo; you'll need an aftermarket tank if you want protection. Cool, thanks.
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Mar 16, 2012 17:33
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Alright, how about this one, in my seemingly never-ending quest for a cheap dual sport: http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2917403355.html $2400 for a 2001 DR 650 in apparently decent shape. Think I could talk him down to $2100? Would that be a decent deal?
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Mar 24, 2012 00:52
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/mcy/2942219399.html He says he won't do offers over phone or email... he may be more amenable with a stack of 25 $100s in his hand. Then again, that's not a bad price to begin with.
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Apr 6, 2012 04:31
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clutchpuck posted:I hate Harley-Davidson riders because they have more friends than me, too. Aww, does someone have some projection issues?
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Apr 19, 2012 22:43
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 This looks like it could be fun for ~$1,500. I've been looking at something that would be fun to ride down to New Mexico on this fall. And in general: Are old Gold Wings as awesome as they seem for the price? They seem like an awful lot of bike for under $2k.
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Aug 27, 2013 05:17
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slidebite posted:Short answer, they're not bad. Personally I'd take an Interstate over an Aspencade because they don't have as many old doo-dads that will fail, but they are big heavy solid bikes. Good to hear. Personally, I dig the looks and the massive fairings. But this beaut has caught my eye:  1982 Goldwing GL1100 Ready to Ride##### - $2200 (Littleton) Is it just me, or is this thing downright beautiful? Dat luggage. I'm thinking I might go for this one instead if I can get him down to $1,800... there may have to be some tough choices made this weekend when I scope them both out.
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Aug 28, 2013 04:11
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Well, I checked out the '84 GL1200 this evening. The 'Wing looked a little rougher than I expected, with lots of buttons missing. That would be no big deal, but the engine was running pretty hot (the gauge was at 3/4 even though it was just 84F out). I'd rather pay a bit more to get a nicer one. I did like the ride - a little like an older rocket propelled couch. It actually felt lighter than my V-Strom DL1000. I'm going to try to check out the '82 this weekend. Thanks for the input, y'all.
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Aug 30, 2013 05:35
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EvilSlug posted:Yessss! Join ussss! I'm definitely going to be picking one up in the next two weeks. I'm planning on spending no more than 2,500 for an 80s Wing in mint-ish condition... There are newer ones out there for a few grand more but apparently they're not considerably more reliable and they definitely don't look as cool. Any thoughts on 82-86 models? I know the later ones are more like modern Wings, but what about reliability and parts availability?
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Sep 1, 2013 17:03
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slidebite posted:1984 was the gen change to 1200CC which continued until 1987. There was a a special edition model with EFI which would probably be worthwhile staying away from but to be honest I have no idea of the reliability. The newer gen you're talking about seem to run about 5 or 6k in my area, mostly early 90s models. Think it's worth paying around double for them? Thanks a lot for your input, by the way.
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Sep 1, 2013 17:46
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After the advice I received in this thread, I've changed the scope of my Goldwing search to GL1500s. This is especially because I'm looking for something that will require less work to maintain, at least in the short term. Here are two in my area that I like: 1996 Goldwing Interstate 1500cc Touring bike - $4000  This one looks to be in great condition overall. Seller said tires are in "OK" shape. It's an Interstate, so no reverse gear (not a big deal) among other missing add-ons/farkles. However, $4k seems like an excellent asking price. 1998 Honda Gold Wing GL1500SE - Silver - $5995  This one also looks to be in great condition, although it's hard to tell with the tiny postage stamp photo the seller provided. Having the SE would be nice (so I can talk to truckers on my CB radio, like I've always wanted). But is it worth an extra $2k?
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Sep 10, 2013 05:42
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I swear this will be my last post soliciting opinions on Goldwings. I think I hit the old Goldwing jackpot: goldwing gl1100 - $1600 (pueblo) 1980 goldwing gl1100 - $2200 (pueblo) (same bike?) 1978 goldwing gl1000 - $3200 (pueblo) 1976 goldwing gl1000 - $3200 (pueblo)    My god, they're all beautiful. And considering they're being sold by as restored by a Goldwing mechanic, they seem fairly priced. I think I like the black and white '80 GL1100 the best. What do ya'll think?
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Sep 12, 2013 03:26
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slidebite posted:You do realize those ads are all the same guy right? You can probably drop by and look at them all at the same time. Oh yeah. I'm driving to Pueblo this Friday after work to check them out. Which one is your favorite? Tell me to not get two of them, please.
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Sep 12, 2013 19:26
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 Picked up the '80 GL1100 this last weekend. The '76 was quite pretty in person, but $1,500 was less painful than $3,200. On the ride back to Denver from Pueblo, I rode through the most intense rain I've ever ridden in on I-25. It was pretty drat frightening, actually, but at least the thunder and lightning made me feel like a badass. Thanks for your advice, slidebite, EvilSlug, Abe Froman, and the other folks who helped me make my decision!
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Sep 17, 2013 02:56
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OSU_Matthew posted:For some inexplicable reason, I really want an eighties touring bike. I was originally set on restoring my dad's old GL1100, but he needs to dig it up out of the barn first, so that's not happening anytime soon. 80s touring bikes are the poo poo. My 1980 GL1100 gets more attention than any other bike I have, it's easy to maintain, and it's drat fun, too.
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Nov 13, 2013 16:39
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Stitecin posted:Is a 1992 Goldwing for $2,800 a good deal? That's not a bad deal at all if it's in good shape, IMO. I think this model year had a problematic stator, so I'd advise the prospective buyer to bring a multimeter. The great thing about Goldwings is how low the weight feels. Sure, it feels like a brick a low speeds, but it gets drat near scooter-like at 30 and above, center of gravity wise. They're unbelievably cheap to ensure, great in bad weather, and reliable as nearly any bike. They're a spergin' CAers dream.
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Nov 14, 2013 04:35
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I always wonder what happens in those first 1,000 miles to get people to decide to sell. It's probably enough time to have a close call and get scared.
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Aug 22, 2014 20:38
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BlackLaser posted:http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/mcy/4947736817.html "truly relatively unmolested"
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Mar 26, 2015 16:23
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That seems a bit high to me. What are brand new KLRs, like $6k?
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Mar 27, 2015 14:54
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It sucks that sellers never realize that most serious buyers would prefer an obsessively maintained bike with a fair amount of miles than a bike that has never been maintained with few miles. Absolutely do a VIN check though, as was posted. I like to keep the page pulled up on my phone and do a check right as I arrive.
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Naked GL1000s are fun as poo poo.
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