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up on Gumtree for $1200 with new front tire and new chain and sprockets . I kind of wonder why I seem to be the only one looking . Suzuki 1993 gsxr1100w
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gus- Posts : 6176
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And I only look in Tasmania . Has to be better than $1200 in the bank . Cost to get it in this condition ,running , and left hand can . 4 cans of beer .
gus- Posts : 6176
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Funny , I just search gummy and it didn't come up.
Just wanted a squiz really . Someone was looking for one of these recently - cant remember who
Just wanted a squiz really . Someone was looking for one of these recently - cant remember who
GSX1100G- Posts : 797
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THings like that last no time . It now has a home in my shed . I probably check Gumtree twice a day .
If you have ever tried to turn 4 into 1 headers into 4 into 2 you will know its a nightmare . vtr1000 mufflers fitted .
If you have ever tried to turn 4 into 1 headers into 4 into 2 you will know its a nightmare . vtr1000 mufflers fitted .
gus- Posts : 6176
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@gus
Sorry thought that was pic as shown for sale.
Yes, better than money in the bank.
So the pic is at your place. Love the ramp
Am currently making a movable platform, with front and rear clamps & tie downs, jacking points, 150mm off the ground with 4 swivel wheels with brakes. Fingers crossed, prototype under way.
Sorry thought that was pic as shown for sale.
Yes, better than money in the bank.
So the pic is at your place. Love the ramp
Am currently making a movable platform, with front and rear clamps & tie downs, jacking points, 150mm off the ground with 4 swivel wheels with brakes. Fingers crossed, prototype under way.
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There was a 1981 Honda XL250 on our local Buy, Swap and Sell this morning for $350. Gone already.
Ewok1958- Posts : 3940
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This is the interesting bit on the gsxr1100 . I was about the 30th caller who wanted it . He said he would add my name to the list . The bike belonged to his mate who died so he wanted it to go to a good home . The bike was advertised for $1200 neg . I told him I wasn't willing to get into a bidding war . I figured that would be the end of that bike .
Next day I rang again to confirm the bike was gone . To my surprise he said "its yours , come and get it when it suits ."
Four hours later on pick up I asked how come I was the lucky one ?
He said
"You were the only one who offered the full amount and didn't want to haggle . You didn't really care that the bike didn't start . You didn't want me to detail it . Didn't care about the 96,000kls and understood the sentimental value to me . I don't have time for tire kickers ."
I have learnt before that when you know the asking price is good don't make an offer ,pay the asking price if you REALLY want it . The people before you have already pissed him off with offers of $800 ( it happened ) .
Next day I rang again to confirm the bike was gone . To my surprise he said "its yours , come and get it when it suits ."
Four hours later on pick up I asked how come I was the lucky one ?
He said
"You were the only one who offered the full amount and didn't want to haggle . You didn't really care that the bike didn't start . You didn't want me to detail it . Didn't care about the 96,000kls and understood the sentimental value to me . I don't have time for tire kickers ."
I have learnt before that when you know the asking price is good don't make an offer ,pay the asking price if you REALLY want it . The people before you have already pissed him off with offers of $800 ( it happened ) .
gus- Posts : 6176
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Good on you . That's all part of getting a bike.
If it was in a sad state, my not have been worth 1200, but it's a winner and you were honest. Enjoy. The 82 yo guy I got my Bandit off was really shattered to have to sell it, but was glad a fellow Suzuki tragic was interested. He got crap offers as well, one asked where the kick start was and was told by one young guy "that there's one in Sydney, ( 6 hrs away) with half the kms for only 400 more", 82 replied " looks like that's the one for you then" and walked back inside . . 82 had a good look at my Red G and then told me $???? and it's yours.
If it was in a sad state, my not have been worth 1200, but it's a winner and you were honest. Enjoy. The 82 yo guy I got my Bandit off was really shattered to have to sell it, but was glad a fellow Suzuki tragic was interested. He got crap offers as well, one asked where the kick start was and was told by one young guy "that there's one in Sydney, ( 6 hrs away) with half the kms for only 400 more", 82 replied " looks like that's the one for you then" and walked back inside . . 82 had a good look at my Red G and then told me $???? and it's yours.
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