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Offline tramp

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buying another 750
« on: April 11, 2008, 06:51:03 AM »
everyone says how cheap they are
around here they want $1000 for a basket case that won't even start and has rust in the tank
even on the local graigs list thier high
are the prices going up?
right now a guy wants $1500 for a 74 that need a battery to start
local dealer wants $1200 for one that used to start but is all there with rust in the tank
live here in southern michigan
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Offline Burke

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Re: buying another 750
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2008, 07:36:54 AM »
I'm in MI as well, and it does seem that bikes in general have increased. Craigslist, in my experience, is only good if you put an ad out say you are looking for something, and you dont make it too specific. I have found a few bikes by posting ads looking for "that thing taking up space in your garage" type ads.
Last one I found on e-bay over the winter ($320) working on it now.

Also word of mouth and letting your friends know that your looking also lead to garage gold.

I have also stopped at Garage sales, this give you an opportunity to "snoop" in thier garage. I have found a bike or two that way just by asking if "is the bike for sale?".
Generally they will ponder for a minute and say "maybe". then the negotiating begins ;D.

Good luck in your search! 
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Offline magnus72

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Re: buying another 750
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2008, 08:39:32 PM »
here in NC, i got a guy wanting 2k for his daily rider and he is firm. Another wants 2.5k or trade for a race prepped SV. I think the prices are going up but can be all over the place.

Not as bad as britbikes, but still.  ???
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Re: buying another 750
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2008, 04:35:58 AM »
last year the local dealer wanted 900 for the same bike today he wants 1200
lesson learned, buy when you should buy
don't wait for a beter price
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Offline DammitDan

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Re: buying another 750
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2008, 10:43:06 AM »
Remeber guys, it's the beginning of the riding season.

Prices will drop again when winter looms.
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Re: buying another 750
« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2008, 04:31:12 AM »
your right
but once riding fever sets in it's hard to get rid of it
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Offline Burke

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Re: buying another 750
« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2008, 09:20:53 AM »
Quote from: tramp on April 13, 2008, 04:31:12 AM
your right
but once riding fever sets in it's hard to get rid of it

Unless you getting married and you significant other demands the "good" Catering service :(
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Re: buying another 750
« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2008, 04:14:01 AM »
Quote from: Burke on April 13, 2008, 09:20:53 AM
Quote from: tramp on April 13, 2008, 04:31:12 AM
your right
but once riding fever sets in it's hard to get rid of it

Unless you getting married and you significant other demands the "good" Catering service :(


you can always say no until you say "i do"
been married for 29yrs to a hell of a good woman
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Offline sandcastcb750

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Re: buying another 750
« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2008, 08:52:09 AM »
The prices are inflated now and Spring doesn't help.

Wait until the fall when the cold and need to buy heat becomes more important.
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