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Offline DanielB

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How many Texas people here?
« on: November 10, 2010, 07:39:57 AM »
Houston myself!

Is it just me or are all of the good deals in the North? I see people post that they just got great deals on bikes for next to nothing!  Where are the deals in Texas?!
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2010, 08:02:45 AM »
Quote from: DanielB on November 10, 2010, 07:39:57 AM
Houston myself!
Where are the deals in Texas?!

When you find them, let me know.

Apparently the market for vintage Hondas is hotter here than other parts of the country otherwise prices wouldn't be so comparatively high.
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2010, 09:07:32 AM »
Representing Houston's historic 3rd Ward here.
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2010, 11:05:17 AM »
Im in Dallas but I only check in on this forum 1-2x week or so.

Just like everywhere else in the country....the best deals arent necessarily listed on ebay or craigslist....they are typically found by word of mouth. If you are in the market for old Hondas, tell everyone you talk to about your interests....neighbors, guys at the bar, guys at church, etc....tell everyone....you'll be surprised how it might come back to clue you in on deals that arent advertised through traditional channels. And many times they're much cheaper than if it were advertised on craigslist....

You might also consider a craigslist search tool like searchtempest.com to easily search a specific geographic region or "miles from your zip code".

Thats just my $0.02...for what its worth....
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2010, 11:08:53 AM »
Out by the Bay.  Seems like most of the great "finds" are in the mid-west.  Maybe it is because there aren't very many "Barns" left in this part of the world for bikes to hide in.

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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2010, 11:46:08 AM »
I felt lucky to find a bike for momma a couple years ago.  It is some slim pickin's in these parts.
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2010, 03:27:16 PM »
Checking in from Pearland.
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2010, 05:10:01 PM »
The Woodlands here!

Deals seem to be in Austin sometimes but all Houston bikes seem to be $1000 minimum.
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #8 on: November 10, 2010, 07:02:00 PM »
Born in El Paso, but ain't been there in a coon's age.... ;D  got family in Round Rock tho....
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2010, 01:17:11 AM »
Pearland here.  Formerly Friendswood (central Illinois prior to 1998).

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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2010, 04:47:53 AM »
I'm out by Lake Travis, just west of Austin, in the Hill Country. Great roads for riding just out the garage.

There are deals, but you have to search. Bought a K7 last month for $300, down in San Antonio.

Daniel - I found you one in SA, did you call?
[the K8 cafe project bike on CL in Aus sold in less than a day for $450]
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2010, 07:35:29 AM »
Quote from: Kevin400F on November 11, 2010, 01:17:11 AM
Pearland here.  Formerly Friendswood (central Illinois prior to 1998).

"I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could."

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I would like a 78k for myself.  I live in McKinney, just north of Dallas.
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #12 on: November 11, 2010, 08:26:52 AM »
I am located in Murphy, TX - Small town north east of Dallas next to Plano & Richardson.  Got me one them 750k6 & Loving It
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #13 on: November 11, 2010, 04:06:55 PM »
I'm back in Texas now!  Plano, to be specific.  I'd rather be in Austin, but my whole family is in Plano.  This is where I grew up, so it's still home to me. 
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #14 on: November 11, 2010, 05:22:17 PM »
I would love to live in Austin!!

Quote from: Gordon on November 11, 2010, 04:06:55 PM
I'm back in Texas now!  Plano, to be specific.  I'd rather be in Austin, but my whole family is in Plano.  This is where I grew up, so it's still home to me. 
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #15 on: November 12, 2010, 06:48:24 AM »
Quote from: Stev-O on November 11, 2010, 04:47:53 AM

Daniel - I found you one in SA, did you call?
[the K8 cafe project bike on CL in Aus sold in less than a day for $450]

No, I didn't end up calling.  I wouldn't be able to go out to San Antonio for a few weeks so I'll just have to wait and see.

There was one on CL that was for 1100, complete, that I really wanted but it had been sold pretty quickly also.
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #16 on: November 12, 2010, 07:24:53 AM »
I'm holding down the fort in South Austin.  If there are any other Austinites around, Moto Classics is having a grand opening party this Saturday.  I have been to the new shop on South Congress.  I must say - pretty cool.  Should be a good party.
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #17 on: November 12, 2010, 08:20:50 PM »
Quote from: goaarongo on November 12, 2010, 07:24:53 AM
I'm holding down the fort in South Austin.  If there are any other Austinites around, Moto Classics is having a grand opening party this Saturday.  I have been to the new shop on South Congress.  I must say - pretty cool.  Should be a good party.


Where exactly is it?
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #18 on: November 13, 2010, 01:06:24 AM »
I move away from Austin and all sorts of fun stuff starts happening.  Sounds fun.

I think my bike still hates me for moving it to Chicago.
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #19 on: November 13, 2010, 10:05:33 AM »
Hey TipperT, Gordon, I'm in McKinney too.  Just off of 380 and the 5, sure you know where.   I'm going to the motorcycle show with a friend late Sunday morning if you guys wanna meet up.
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #20 on: November 13, 2010, 10:33:26 AM »
Checking in from Nacogdoches... I got a smoking deal on my K8, bought it for $100! Good deals are out there, you'll find one! Obviously got a little more into her now...
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #21 on: November 13, 2010, 04:04:46 PM »
Quote from: fastbroshi on November 13, 2010, 10:05:33 AM
Hey TipperT, Gordon, I'm in McKinney too.  Just off of 380 and the 5, sure you know where.   I'm going to the motorcycle show with a friend late Sunday morning if you guys wanna meet up.

Did you move?  I thought you were out off of 175 somewhere.  Have not heard about a motorcycle show out his way.
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #22 on: November 13, 2010, 06:47:00 PM »
http://www.motorcycleshows.com/Dallas

Nah, I was in Richardson, moved in July.
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #23 on: November 13, 2010, 07:55:48 PM »
Quote from: fastbroshi on November 13, 2010, 10:05:33 AM
Hey TipperT, Gordon, I'm in McKinney too.  Just off of 380 and the 5, sure you know where.   I'm going to the motorcycle show with a friend late Sunday morning if you guys wanna meet up.

Would be nice, but I gotta work.  We'll definitely have to get a local sohc4-er ride together after the holidays, though.
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Re: How many Texas people here?
« Reply #24 on: November 14, 2010, 05:31:44 AM »
I would be interested in a sohc/4 get together & ride in Jan after the holidays. Been up around 380/Hwy 5 several times on the 'ol 750 Four.
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