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Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Polock, Mar 3, 2017.

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  1. Polock

    Polock Well-Known Member

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    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    very optimistic.
     
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    Seen that one listed before. I like that he's not worried about the slipping clutch, reassuring to the buyer for sure.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    If it were cosmetically and mechanically perfect, and had the tour pack, he'd be justified in asking that much (but shouldn't expect to get it).
     
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    Just about every seller thinks their bike is worth more than it is. Just about every buyer thinks the bike they want isn't worth half of the asking price. I find that you have to build in negotiating room when advertising on Craigslist, although that is still a lot higher than he should expect to get offered.
     
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    that's a keeper by golly
    the one behind it died and fell over
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    "The bike has 82hp from the factory but, with the mods, I figure it has around 115hp at the rear wheel."

    Laughed so hard I almost peed.
     
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    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    They're comfortable, and you can't see it when you're riding.
     
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    Nice thing is that seat can be installed either way around. If one wears out, flip it around!
     
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    Some sellers just throw a number at the wall and see if it sticks.
    Have a few in Vancouver right now like that. saw one paid 250 flipped for 1300 now for sale @ 2000 some ppl are nuts!
     
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  14. Stumplifter

    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    Sorry, didn't mean to offend anybody, I would have said I find it horrible, if someone likes it, that's fine.
     
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    He briefly describes how shitty it runs with the pods but somehow this is because it's making so much power.
    He needs to be a politician as he's a master at double speak.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Oh don't worry. It is a horribly ugly seat.
     
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    I'd rock the hell out of that seat, ha ha!
     
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    You have to do ALOT more than tell me the seat on my motorcycle is ugly to offend me. :D:p
    Not offended, it came with the bike so I have learned to love it, plus it makes my butt look slim and I have a place to attach my backpack (until I can develop some Mad Max cobbled together, funky looking paniers that will carry at least a 6 pack).
    A full size backpack on there becomes a back rest.
    I'm just shy of 6'3" so on hot days when 'my jewels' are sweaty I can scooch back and sit up on the higher part and get a breeze going . . . .
    But most importantly (as alluded to), I am of an age where looks really don't matter and when I am sitting on the bike pulling through the power band range - the way the seat looks, I look, the bike looks doesn't matter, it is how it performs and how it feels!
     
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    An interesting benefit of this kind of seat is you may rest your weary head between your backseat passenger's knockers on long trips, if both sizes match.
     
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    This comment lead me through a long and rambling thought process ending in fight club, meat loaf, Bob...
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    Believe me, I've been trying!
     
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    @Stumplifter I like your seat!

    Funny thing is I never see these types of bikes listed for an acceptable price, they're either too high or super cheap. I don't know if it's because its too hard too put a price on these now (KBB etc. is a joke) or people just don't get it. I've never bought a bike other than my wife's on craigslist etc. for this reason. Word of mouth, luck, etc. always works better. My wife's was a great deal but the trade off was a 3 hour drive.
     
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    My case study too... $1350, 9900 miles on it... but had to drive 2.5 hours to DC to find it. The guy was super nice and held it for me for a couple weeks and didn't sell it to anyone else until I got up there.
     
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    I found mine for $750 (That red one over there<---) '85 XJ700 Maxim on LetGo. The seat needs some love and the front fender is faded, and we all know how many horsepower that faded paint robs...
     
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    But comfy. Keeps you in your seat for when that 115 HP kicks in.
     
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    Is he asking for U.S. Dollars?
     
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    ....I know who DIDNT rebuild those carbs....
     
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    Ooh! Ooh! Is it me? Did I didn't rebuild those carbs?
     
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    Holy wow batman!
    Zip ties, naugahyde, those lights, exhaust and a bald rear tire. Kinda makes that asking price a little steep! :p
     
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    The tail light bracket looks like the handle from a lunch box.
     
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    FJ front end.
     
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    Anyone dumb enough to pay that deserves to have that----
     
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    It could sell for that much, but not in the condition shown. Nostalgic people with money do stupid things.
     
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