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Mr. Blonde · 07-04-2011, 11:17 AM

Well it's been almost a year since I bought the bike and I'm outta here soon, so I sold it a few days ago.

I am looking to get another one when I come back to the states. Used, and as long as it has low (>15k) miles and is in good shape, I'm in the market for it. I've been checking Michiana craiglist and there are actually a surprising amount of good deals on there. My upper range limit for spending is $5,000k, which isn't a whole lot but I'd still like to keep it under 4 if possible; Mostly because I mainly want this bike to make a trip from Indiana to AZ.

If I can't get a bike I like in Indiana though, I think i'm going to spend some money back home fixing up my family's rusty old '70 Ford LTD. It's a piece of crap boat with a shit paintjob, and I'm fairly sure it's not in running condition, but if I get her running I might just take her out west and work on restoring her. My old roommates in AZ ( who restored these two beasts:) expressed interest in helping me with exterior work and I hope to fix most of the engine work in Indiana. She has the potential to look something like this eventually:

Granted, it's not the coolest classic car one could hope to have in their family to restore, but it's what I have and it'd be good practice for possible future endeavors. So; get a bike in Indiana, or take my chances with the LTD?

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 07-04-2011, 04:55 PM

Buy my bike plz. I rarely ride it anymore and it's taking up spacein my garage.

Mr. Blonde · 07-04-2011, 07:09 PM

What do you have again?

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 07-04-2011, 10:56 PM

2007 yamaha warrior

They go for more than your stated price range but i'd bring it down to 6000 for a nubblite to take it off my hands.

Mr. Blonde · 07-05-2011, 12:33 AM

Have you even tried selling it? How many miles? Ever laid it down?

Orgazmo · 07-05-2011, 12:37 AM

In a bed of roses?

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 07-05-2011, 12:45 AM

Been meaning to sell it since the beginning of the summer but I've been too lazy. Never been laid down, 4100 miles.

Ironic Mustache · 07-05-2011, 02:58 PM

I'm currently in the market for something new as well. I impulse bought a 2006 expedition a couple of years ago, and it turned out to be a very dumb decision. I'm probably going to economy the shit out of the new car.

Mr. Blonde · 09-20-2011, 11:03 PM

At times like this it's easy to convince oneself "Do I REALLY need a car or truck right now?"

Orgazmo · 09-21-2011, 12:16 AM

It seems to me you've taken a great step toward creating your own car or truck. Simply attach them to take the next.

Mr. Blonde · 09-21-2011, 12:30 AM

I want to record the rumble of that red one when you start her up. My god, it's so beautiful.

Saint DH · 09-21-2011, 12:50 AM

Have you seen that South Park episode about the guys who drive the motorcycles?

Mr. Blonde · 09-21-2011, 01:09 AM

No, but I will watch it now. I assume I'm about to be embarrassed in some way or another. Those fuckers make fun of everybody.

EDIT: LOL at the nonstop revving. (for those who haven't seen it: http://www.southparkstudios.com/full...e12-the-f-word)

There are definitely some douchebag motorcyclists like that -- I am going to strive not to be one. It's still amazing to me how many bikers don't wear any gear at all. If you wear nothing else, good god wear a helmet. I can't find the images right now, but I used to mess around with not wearing a helmet, and I saw a pro-gear ad campaign in which one of them had the caption in quotes: "I don't like wearing a helmet because it messes up my hair", then showed a guy with a huge scar on his shaved skull who was clearly mentally disabled. Won't leave home without at the very least a helmet, jacket and gloves these days.

Mr. Blonde · 09-21-2011, 01:47 AM

"bike-curious" was hilarious.

SittinOnDubsWGW · 09-21-2011, 02:39 AM

nice bikes dude

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 09-21-2011, 07:36 AM

I still don't understand how you ended up with two bikes.

DDTempest · 09-21-2011, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Mistoffelees

I still don't understand how you ended up with two bikes.

I'll summarize for you. Blonde has tons of money and is really impatient. So the first bike came along and he said "OMGZOR THIS BIKE IS A MOTORCYCLE AND I AM TRYING TO BUY A MOTORCYCLE, I WILL TAKE IT PLZ." Then a few days later, Blonde found ANOTHER motorcycle that wasn't all fucked up and bought that one too because it gave him such a boner to see a motorcycle that didn't stall (also don't forget he has a lot of money).

Mr. Blonde · 09-21-2011, 12:13 PM

I don't have lots of money, and I am going to sell one of the bikes hopefully soon. I bought the first one on somewhat of a whim because I desperately needed transportation to get around and it was the cheapest transportation I could find. I don't think anybody can properly judge the situation without being in my shoes; you presumably haven't lived with relatives in BFE with no transportation for weeks before.

I used the money I was going to use for a down-payment for a truck or car or just buying a cheap older one. The guy could have easily sold this bike for double the price, so it was a really good deal. While I like having two motorcycles (and am going to eventually get a sportbike when I'm employed again), I'm definitely going to be selling the silver one in the coming weeks.

DDTempest · 09-21-2011, 03:12 PM

I thought I made my sarcasm over the top enough to make it clear that I knew you didn't have tons of money and that there was no practical reason for you to buy the first bike other than impatience ... and yes, I did go without transportation the summer after my freshman year of college because I wrecked my car ... so I know how terrible it is.

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 09-21-2011, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Blonde

The guy could have easily sold this bike for double the price, so it was a really good deal.

lol is that what he told you?

He probably gave you a really good deal cuz you seemed like a pretty cool dude.

Mr. Blonde · 09-21-2011, 11:13 PM

No, he mentioned he probably could have sold it for more, but I had already come to that conclusion based on seeing the bike and seeing comparable models on Craigslist. General rule of thumb it seems in Arizona is to take the actual used retail value from KBB or something and then tack 1 or 2 grand on it.

vaga1220 * · 09-25-2011, 10:50 PM

So I've found a 2007 Yamaha YZF R1 for sale but I'm thinking it's a scam. For one, it's being sold for $1400. The seller is saying she got it in a divorce and she doesn't have a drivers license so she's just trying to get rid of it. And secondly she wants to use ebay vehicle purchase protection to complete the sale even though shes not selling it on ebay. She's asking me to send her my Name and address to "Open a case."

So... Am I being scammed? Can a scammer even do anything with a name and address? What should I do?

Mr. Blonde · 09-25-2011, 11:00 PM

That's a badass bike but it definitely sounds shady. What is she selling through, Craigslist? I don't think you even can use Ebay Vehicle Protection if you don't sell it on Ebay...

Definitely no need for you to send name and address. Ask her why she needs it? Tell her you want to see the bike first, before you do anything. Ask her if she has title.

vaga1220 * · 09-25-2011, 11:18 PM

She's selling it through KSL Classifieds which is a local media thing.

From Ebay's web site: "Vehicle Purchase Protection is only offered on transactions that are completed on eBay."

I don't know, It's not looking good.

Orgazmo · 09-25-2011, 11:31 PM

Sounds scammy

Craigslist Scams and Fraudulent Use of Vehicle Purchase Protection: Category-Specific Boards: eBay Discussion Boards

07-04-2011, 04:55 PM	#127 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,352 Internets: 290966	Buy my bike plz. I rarely ride it anymore and it's taking up spacein my garage.
	#YOLO

07-04-2011, 10:56 PM	#129 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,352 Internets: 290966	2007 yamaha warrior They go for more than your stated price range but i'd bring it down to 6000 for a nubblite to take it off my hands.
	#YOLO

07-05-2011, 12:45 AM	#132 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,352 Internets: 290966	Been meaning to sell it since the beginning of the summer but I've been too lazy. Never been laid down, 4100 miles.
	#YOLO

07-05-2011, 02:58 PM	#133 (permalink)
Ironic Mustache G'd up from the feet up. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Posts: 7,146 Supreme Emperor of the Jiu Jitsu Shit Forum?: Yes Internets: 114735	I'm currently in the market for something new as well. I impulse bought a 2006 expedition a couple of years ago, and it turned out to be a very dumb decision. I'm probably going to economy the shit out of the new car.
	Creeping around as I please nonchalantly like any other Supreme Emperor might.

09-21-2011, 01:09 AM	#138 (permalink)
Mr. Blonde Spice Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,969 Internets: 284106	No, but I will watch it now. I assume I'm about to be embarrassed in some way or another. Those fuckers make fun of everybody. EDIT: LOL at the nonstop revving. (for those who haven't seen it: http://www.southparkstudios.com/full...e12-the-f-word) There are definitely some douchebag motorcyclists like that -- I am going to strive not to be one. It's still amazing to me how many bikers don't wear any gear at all. If you wear nothing else, good god wear a helmet. I can't find the images right now, but I used to mess around with not wearing a helmet, and I saw a pro-gear ad campaign in which one of them had the caption in quotes: "I don't like wearing a helmet because it messes up my hair", then showed a guy with a huge scar on his shaved skull who was clearly mentally disabled. Won't leave home without at the very least a helmet, jacket and gloves these days.
	Last edited by Mr. Blonde; 09-21-2011 at 01:25 AM.

07-04-2011, 11:17 AM	#126 (permalink)
Mr. Blonde Spice Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,969 Internets: 284106	Well it's been almost a year since I bought the bike and I'm outta here soon, so I sold it a few days ago. I am looking to get another one when I come back to the states. Used, and as long as it has low (>15k) miles and is in good shape, I'm in the market for it. I've been checking Michiana craiglist and there are actually a surprising amount of good deals on there. My upper range limit for spending is $5,000k, which isn't a whole lot but I'd still like to keep it under 4 if possible; Mostly because I mainly want this bike to make a trip from Indiana to AZ. If I can't get a bike I like in Indiana though, I think i'm going to spend some money back home fixing up my family's rusty old '70 Ford LTD. It's a piece of crap boat with a shit paintjob, and I'm fairly sure it's not in running condition, but if I get her running I might just take her out west and work on restoring her. My old roommates in AZ ( who restored these two beasts:) expressed interest in helping me with exterior work and I hope to fix most of the engine work in Indiana. She has the potential to look something like this eventually: Granted, it's not the coolest classic car one could hope to have in their family to restore, but it's what I have and it'd be good practice for possible future endeavors. So; get a bike in Indiana, or take my chances with the LTD?

07-04-2011, 07:09 PM	#128 (permalink)
Mr. Blonde Spice Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,969 Internets: 284106	What do you have again?

07-05-2011, 12:33 AM	#130 (permalink)
Mr. Blonde Spice Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,969 Internets: 284106	Have you even tried selling it? How many miles? Ever laid it down?

07-05-2011, 12:37 AM	#131 (permalink)
Orgazmo COME ON YOU YANKS Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 15,732 Internets: 311447	In a bed of roses?

09-20-2011, 11:03 PM	#134 (permalink)
Mr. Blonde Spice Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,969 Internets: 284106	At times like this it's easy to convince oneself "Do I REALLY need a car or truck right now?"

09-21-2011, 12:16 AM	#135 (permalink)
Orgazmo COME ON YOU YANKS Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 15,732 Internets: 311447	It seems to me you've taken a great step toward creating your own car or truck. Simply attach them to take the next.

09-21-2011, 12:30 AM	#136 (permalink)
Mr. Blonde Spice Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,969 Internets: 284106	I want to record the rumble of that red one when you start her up. My god, it's so beautiful.

09-21-2011, 12:50 AM	#137 (permalink)
Saint DH Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,149 Internets: 284753	Have you seen that South Park episode about the guys who drive the motorcycles?

09-21-2011, 01:47 AM	#139 (permalink)
Mr. Blonde Spice Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,969 Internets: 284106	"bike-curious" was hilarious.

09-21-2011, 02:39 AM	#140 (permalink)
SittinOnDubsWGW I make bad decisions. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Desert Posts: 3,018 Internets: 108015	nice bikes dude

09-21-2011, 07:36 AM	#141 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,352 Internets: 290966	I still don't understand how you ended up with two bikes.
	#YOLO

09-21-2011, 12:13 PM	#143 (permalink)
Mr. Blonde Spice Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,969 Internets: 284106	I don't have lots of money, and I am going to sell one of the bikes hopefully soon. I bought the first one on somewhat of a whim because I desperately needed transportation to get around and it was the cheapest transportation I could find. I don't think anybody can properly judge the situation without being in my shoes; you presumably haven't lived with relatives in BFE with no transportation for weeks before. I used the money I was going to use for a down-payment for a truck or car or just buying a cheap older one. The guy could have easily sold this bike for double the price, so it was a really good deal. While I like having two motorcycles (and am going to eventually get a sportbike when I'm employed again), I'm definitely going to be selling the silver one in the coming weeks.

09-21-2011, 11:13 PM	#146 (permalink)
Mr. Blonde Spice Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,969 Internets: 284106	No, he mentioned he probably could have sold it for more, but I had already come to that conclusion based on seeing the bike and seeing comparable models on Craigslist. General rule of thumb it seems in Arizona is to take the actual used retail value from KBB or something and then tack 1 or 2 grand on it.

09-25-2011, 10:50 PM	#147 (permalink)
vaga1220 * *Dislikes ham Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: HELL 666 Posts: 1,518 Internets: 60790	So I've found a 2007 Yamaha YZF R1 for sale but I'm thinking it's a scam. For one, it's being sold for $1400. The seller is saying she got it in a divorce and she doesn't have a drivers license so she's just trying to get rid of it. And secondly she wants to use ebay vehicle purchase protection to complete the sale even though shes not selling it on ebay. She's asking me to send her my Name and address to "Open a case." So... Am I being scammed? Can a scammer even do anything with a name and address? What should I do?
	Putting the sensual in non-consensual.

09-25-2011, 11:00 PM	#148 (permalink)
Mr. Blonde Spice Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,969 Internets: 284106	That's a badass bike but it definitely sounds shady. What is she selling through, Craigslist? I don't think you even can use Ebay Vehicle Protection if you don't sell it on Ebay... Definitely no need for you to send name and address. Ask her why she needs it? Tell her you want to see the bike first, before you do anything. Ask her if she has title.

09-25-2011, 11:18 PM	#149 (permalink)
vaga1220 * *Dislikes ham Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: HELL 666 Posts: 1,518 Internets: 60790	She's selling it through KSL Classifieds which is a local media thing. From Ebay's web site: "Vehicle Purchase Protection is only offered on transactions that are completed on eBay." I don't know, It's not looking good.
	Putting the sensual in non-consensual.

09-25-2011, 11:31 PM	#150 (permalink)
Orgazmo COME ON YOU YANKS Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 15,732 Internets: 311447	Sounds scammy Craigslist Scams and Fraudulent Use of Vehicle Purchase Protection: Category-Specific Boards: eBay Discussion Boards