Author Topic: Sorcerer and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe to be restored (Read 490853 times)

736cc · « **Reply #425 on:** February 27, 2012, 02:52:24 PM »

Bidding on rare desirable parts on eBay and having everybody publicly posting and advertising about it on the internet on bulletin boards is one natural way to drive the price up when somebody else suddenly wants the same part, or even worse, invite shill-bidding if an unscrupulous seller gets wind of it. I'm certainly not accusing anybody here of such a thing, but maybe a little discretion may be in order. We'd be helping Russ more if we simply use PM's if you got a good lead.

mick7504 · « **Reply #426 on:** February 27, 2012, 02:59:04 PM »

Quote from: SamCR750A on February 27, 2012, 07:15:38 AM

Today the triple was moved from under my bench and down to MDR and is already setup on a 10' long 2Klb frame table that has built many drag and streamliner chassis. It was a beautiful site and pics will follow by tomorrow.

Hey Russ, who are MDR ?

Sam.

Sam
Russ made mention of the chassis builder reply #265.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #427 on:** February 27, 2012, 03:01:01 PM »

736, I guess if you know something about bidding that we don't it makes sence but are people going to be scowering the inernet to see who wants what ? $:-\$ give us more

Sam

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #428 on:** February 27, 2012, 03:02:44 PM »

+1!!!!! You should bid @ the end less than a minute and bid lots.It can only go up a certain amount,no more than 1 or 2 bids,but If you bid large first,you'll win! Continually bidding only helps the seller!

So 736 right,PM Russ! Thanks,Bill

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #429 on:** February 27, 2012, 03:07:42 PM »

Quote from: mick7504 on February 27, 2012, 02:59:04 PM

Quote from: SamCR750A on February 27, 2012, 07:15:38 AM
Today the triple was moved from under my bench and down to MDR and is already setup on a 10' long 2Klb frame table that has built many drag and streamliner chassis. It was a beautiful site and pics will follow by tomorrow.

Hey Russ, who are MDR ?

Sam.
Sam
Russ made mention of the chassis builder reply #265.

Thanks Mick, I did see that but it slipped my mind, being old don't help at times

Sam.

FuZZie · « **Reply #430 on:** February 27, 2012, 03:16:12 PM »

You have the right idea bellcow but I was watching the bidding and it jumped almost 600 bucks in seconds.. those two were using automated bidding with high maxim bids set. As we can't see what the bid winner had his max set to I'm sure finding another source/seller is better than getting hooked in that bidding war.

736cc · « **Reply #431 on:** February 27, 2012, 03:16:36 PM »

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736, I guess if you know something about bidding that we don't it makes sence but are people going to be scowering the inernet to see who wants what ? give us more

Well, if say a nice aluminum tank for a CB750 becomes available on eBay and I'm the only person that knows about it, the bidding will be low (I hope). If 200 people on a CB750 website hear about it on this bulletin board, guaranteed several of them will definitely throw their bids in and the final price will go exponentially UP!
And yes, sniping a bid in the last 10 - 15 seconds is the smart move to save money. Gives competition less time to consider. You hold your cards until the last few seconds and wait. Its also more fun, just try doing it!

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #432 on:** February 27, 2012, 03:31:19 PM »

Quote from: 736cc on February 27, 2012, 03:16:36 PM

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736, I guess if you know something about bidding that we don't it makes sence but are people going to be scowering the inernet to see who wants what ? give us more

Well, if say a nice aluminum tank for a CB750 becomes available on eBay and I'm the only person that knows about it, the bidding will be low (I hope). If 200 people on a CB750 website hear about it on this bulletin board, guaranteed several of them will definitely throw their bids in and the final price will go exponentially UP!
And yes, sniping a bid in the last 10 - 15 seconds is the smart move to save money. Gives competition less time to consider. You hold your cards until the last few seconds and wait. Its also more fun, just try doing it!

OK, I see where you are coming from but how many people on here want a set of Cerani forks?
I belive that there is a thread on here with peoples ebay usernames in the hope that this don't happen, I also know that if a person wants something bad enough he will ignore this.
It's a tough world and the guy with money coming out of his ears will always win.

Sam.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #433 on:** February 27, 2012, 03:33:36 PM »

Here we go again

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HD-Triumph-BSA-Flat-Track-Road-Race-35mm-Ceriani-Forks-/190645309987?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D220959479877%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6634441919810369300

Sam.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #434 on:** February 27, 2012, 03:35:49 PM »

They are different Sam, bottom fork legs are different, i have a set of those....

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #435 on:** February 27, 2012, 03:38:24 PM »

They don't look like the ones we are looking for but I have a mate that used to go over to Italy buying all sorts of things, havn't spoken to him in 10 years but i'll ring him tomorrow just in case.

Sam.

736cc · « **Reply #436 on:** February 27, 2012, 04:16:34 PM »

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Bidding on rare desirable parts on eBay and having everybody publicly posting and advertising about it on the internet on bulletin boards is one natural way to drive the price up when somebody else suddenly wants the same part, or even worse, invite shill-bidding if an unscrupulous seller gets wind of it. I'm certainly not accusing anybody here of such a thing, but maybe a little discretion may be in order. We'd be helping Russ more if we simply use PM's if you got a good lead.

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Here we go again

I tried! Whats wrong w/ PMing Russ so the odds are increased in his favor??

mick7504 · « **Reply #437 on:** February 27, 2012, 04:46:18 PM »

There's a complete TT500 flattracker for sale here @ $1500 with Cerianis and brace.
The rest of the bike would be worth something to someone I'd think.

http://www.bikeboneyard.com/flattrackers.html

NickO · « **Reply #438 on:** February 27, 2012, 05:01:27 PM »

Quote from: mick7504 on February 27, 2012, 04:46:18 PM

There's a complete TT500 flattracker for sale here @ $1500 with Cerianis and brace.
The rest of the bike would be worth something to someone I'd think.

http://www.bikeboneyard.com/flattrackers.html

Looks like a Suzuki GS series front wheel too?

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #439 on:** February 27, 2012, 05:03:39 PM »

Has anyone got his phone number, this has to be worth it, the rest of the bike will cover the price of the forks when sold.

Sam.

sohc boy · « **Reply #440 on:** February 27, 2012, 05:40:58 PM »

Don't know if youv,e seen these or not guys, old Aussie drag race guy sent me these the other day ,cool photo,s so where's slim Moffat these days?

sohc boy · « **Reply #441 on:** February 27, 2012, 06:02:51 PM »

Oooops bit of a malfunction with photo's

sorcerer · « **Reply #442 on:** February 27, 2012, 06:37:52 PM »

Quote from: NickO on February 27, 2012, 05:01:27 PM

Quote from: mick7504 on February 27, 2012, 04:46:18 PM
There's a complete TT500 flattracker for sale here @ $1500 with Cerianis and brace.
The rest of the bike would be worth something to someone I'd think.

http://www.bikeboneyard.com/flattrackers.html

Looks like a Suzuki GS series front wheel too?

Very interesting...as it turns out the set my Dad used were flat track style...hence the handle bar top clamp....need to check how I can pick this up. I'll be calling. I found another front end that would work just as well on that Yamaha and sell it out here to a desert guy. Tempting to keep...bad disease...these bikes.

Meanwhile I have the sport's historian on the hunt...and he is good...real good. Check out the TV gas double...that ain't how he got it!

Jr

sorcerer · « **Reply #443 on:** February 27, 2012, 06:43:44 PM »

I did but they got stupid expensive...I have a friend telling me to hold off for a few days.

Jr.

sorcerer · « **Reply #444 on:** February 27, 2012, 07:05:51 PM »

Quote from: sorcerer on February 27, 2012, 06:37:52 PM

Quote from: NickO on February 27, 2012, 05:01:27 PM
Quote from: mick7504 on February 27, 2012, 04:46:18 PM
There's a complete TT500 flattracker for sale here @ $1500 with Cerianis and brace.
The rest of the bike would be worth something to someone I'd think.

http://www.bikeboneyard.com/flattrackers.html

Looks like a Suzuki GS series front wheel too?

Very interesting...as it turns out the set my Dad used were flat track style...hence the handle bar top clamp....need to check how I can pick this up. I'll be calling. I found another front end that would work just as well on that Yamaha and sell it out here to a desert guy. Tempting to keep...bad disease...these bikes.

Meanwhile I have the sport's historian on the hunt...and he is good...real good. Check out the TV gas double...that ain't how he got it!

Jr

In Montana....quite a distance. How would I get it here without breaking the bank?

754 · « **Reply #445 on:** February 27, 2012, 07:12:57 PM »

Try Wolfgang, he probably knows the guys at the place that makes the new ones.. I think they may be convinced to sponsor, maybe.. That tt 500 matybe you could ship by truck or UPS ?

mick7504 · « **Reply #446 on:** February 27, 2012, 07:46:36 PM »

They're saying that they can ship most single cyl bikes for $250 via UPS.
The TT500 is on that list.

http://www.bikeboneyard.com/bikes%20for%20sale.html
(At the top of the page)

FuZZie · « **Reply #447 on:** February 27, 2012, 07:55:57 PM »

Still need to do better on the price, any chance he sell just the front end?

BLUE71TURBO · « **Reply #448 on:** February 27, 2012, 08:49:53 PM »

Quote from: mick7504 on February 27, 2012, 04:46:18 PM

There's a complete TT500 flattracker for sale here @ $1500 with Cerianis and brace.
The rest of the bike would be worth something to someone I'd think.

http://www.bikeboneyard.com/flattrackers.html

Watch out Mick ! Someone is gonna see it and steel it from us !!

Great job Mick !!

mick7504 · « **Reply #449 on:** February 27, 2012, 08:56:57 PM »

Quote from: BLUE71TURBO on February 27, 2012, 08:49:53 PM

Quote from: mick7504 on February 27, 2012, 04:46:18 PM
There's a complete TT500 flattracker for sale here @ $1500 with Cerianis and brace.
The rest of the bike would be worth something to someone I'd think.

http://www.bikeboneyard.com/flattrackers.html

Watch out Mick ! Someone is gonna see it and steel it from us !!

Great job Mick !!

Blue
I reckon that you and I would make a great pair of Wolverines when it comes to hunting stuff down.

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Author Topic: Sorcerer and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe to be restored (Read 490853 times)