http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCOt78MB5vM

 

Why must you continue to post these things when I can't rep you?

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBngfmXsihc

 

his 2nd run was better (and posted previously.)

 

http://www.getmetzeler.com/glasses/n...sp?country=USA

free smith glasses when you buy a set of metzelers.

 

So, what's the deal with bikes on craigslist? It seems like every bike is overpriced, some comically so. I thought the prices for hondas on this site were ridiculous but craigslist is just laughable. Even when I link people to the KBB website and show them they're asking double what their bikes worth, they just seem to brush it off, keep their price and wait for that one sucker, gullible enough to buy it.

My apologies, I had to vent...

 

Craigslist is where you part with junk and make a good buck. People low ball SO much you almost have to double your asking price just so you have some room






Also...bad situation with my duc this weekend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g2jeEXD21U

Watch it in full HD, this is the video I sent to the shop owner that I picked up my bike from after they diagnosed some master cylinder issues and changed my oil while they were at it.... the front bottom fastener connecting the two fairings came out within an hour of leaving their shop and now they are blaming me (bad luck) and ducati (differed their design in newer bike models). A whole lot of suck

 

When searching google for tracks in VA all I can find is VIR and motocross tracks. Are there any others?...I'd love to do a try the track dealio.....

 

this. except people post such stupid fucking prices that you have to haggle. it's a vicious cycle.

also, everyone thinks their shit is made of gold. and in this economy with fuel being as expensive as it is... they're almost right.
wait for the whether to cool off and for people to think twice about buying a bike "because it's cold and i'm a fucking pussy"

prices will stabilize. they always do.


Let's flip this around though... I'll probably wind up selling a bike or two this winter. Why not wait till summer?
Because I'm posting a price that's (much more than) fair and if you want to haggle, fuck you. That's why.

It makes the whole situation easier if you get it on there as soon as possible. Yes if its up there for a while you will get people low-balling the FUCK out of you because they think it won't sell. However, if you continually tell those people to diaf they'll leave you alone. Eventually you'll find a reasonable (maybe even polite) buyer and everything will work out.

I am in a different relm than most though. I deal in vintage bikes where there's a lot of sentimental attachment and emotion. The people that are after them don't usually want to go fast and ride like a douche, it's either old guys who had these bikes when they were a kid, a hipster (diaf candidate), or a genuinely interested and passionate enthusiast.

As long as you do the research, are open about everything, and price your ride fairly (and stick to your guns) it'll work out without too much of a headache.


On the other hand, have I lowballed people? Absolutely. But I always preface it as, "this is all I can afford, please don't waste my time or yours, but if you can't find a buyer and need it gone here's my offer." I don't hound them, I'm always polite, and I don't act like an ass.

African Child knows all about this method. Show your enthusiasm, be up front about what you are looking for and can afford, let the seller determine the rest.
That's how he got such a good deal; by not being a shithead.

 

That's how I landed (with your help of course) the '77 cb750F ....soon to be cb750F C!!!!