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Offline flateric

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Is this a good deal?
« on: April 30, 2012, 02:53:52 PM »
I am not trying to buy it but I came across this ad on Craigslist and cant figure out if this is a good deal or not:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/mcy/2986007499.html

It says 116 original miles...
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Offline Plummer

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Re: Is this a good deal?
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2012, 03:04:12 PM »
I have a hard time buying the mileage !
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Re: Is this a good deal?
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2012, 05:13:05 PM »
With 116 miles why would it have had the tank and side covers painted?  Be suspicious for sure...
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Re: Is this a good deal?
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2012, 05:24:46 PM »
It's not an outrageous price, though...as long as it's not stolen, and you're looking for that bike, it's probably a great deal.  Be suspicious, yes.  But, I don't necessarily smell a scam.  Am I alone??  Maybe the paint wasn't perfect, and the owner thought it would help the value (doesn't IMO, but maybe to some because it looks(?can't tell now?) nicer than before.)  Paint isn't expensive for everyone afterall.
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Re: Is this a good deal?
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2012, 05:36:38 PM »
So someone bought a brand new 750 Honda in 1982, rode it home then forgot they had it? Um sorry I don't buy it, maybe that's just me being suspicious. ;D
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Re: Is this a good deal?
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2012, 06:15:03 PM »
Simple. Lay down on the pavement and look at the bottom of the bike.

The bottom should have no scrapes or scratches at 116 miles.-LUCKY
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Offline wedoo2

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Re: Is this a good deal?
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2012, 06:05:36 AM »
Lucky has a point there.  The bike seems to be showroom quality, but for my money if I wanted a 750 near that year, it would be an F.  Especially for four large.
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Offline bikerbart

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Re: Is this a good deal?
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2012, 12:52:36 PM »
and for 4 large you can find a really nice sohc 750 which as we all know is a much better bike
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Re: Is this a good deal?
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2012, 12:05:50 PM »
It says "sale pending."  That you?
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Offline flateric

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Re: Is this a good deal?
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2012, 08:54:49 PM »
No... I did nit buy it... I never planned to. I was just wondering if the mileage was suspicious... And it looks like I am not the only one thinking like that. :-)

Thanks all for replying.
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