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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #700 on: August 20, 2015, 05:12:51 PM »
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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #701 on: August 20, 2015, 09:16:34 PM »
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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #702 on: August 20, 2015, 09:26:56 PM »
You guys are cracking me up.
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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #703 on: August 20, 2015, 09:44:25 PM »
Someone lucky is going to scoop up one of the best bikes featured on this forum.
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #704 on: August 21, 2015, 02:00:15 PM »
Thanks what a compliment. When I hear stuff like that it makes me second guess selling. Lol
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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #705 on: August 24, 2015, 01:16:42 AM »
Well after 4 attempts on eBay and 2 on Craigslist TAO has not sold. This last time the reserve was VERY fair at $5000 and still no takers. Looks like I am holding on to her a bit longer. Must be a sign! I don't "want" to sell it but keeping up with maintenance on 3 bikes sucks when you don't have time and having to move 3 bike to get too anything in my garage is getting old, not to mention 3 insurance plans.
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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #706 on: August 24, 2015, 01:25:41 AM »
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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #707 on: August 24, 2015, 03:35:14 AM »
Quote from: brandEn on August 24, 2015, 01:16:42 AM
Well after 4 attempts on eBay and 2 on Craigslist TAO has not sold. This last time the reserve was VERY fair at $5000 and still no takers. Looks like I am holding on to her a bit longer. Must be a sign! I don't "want" to sell it but keeping up with maintenance on 3 bikes sucks when you don't have time and having to move 3 bike to get too anything in my garage is getting old, not to mention 3 insurance plans.

Sorry to hear it Branden. Makes Me wonder if the market for Cafe CB's has peaked.
I'm in a simular situation having three bikes in a single car garage. Basic insurance in BC is over $1000/year/bike so needless to say, they ain't all insured simultaneously. Our auto plan insurance provider can and will sell single day or multi-day permits so they do all get ridden at least.

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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #708 on: August 24, 2015, 03:40:32 AM »
Hi Jim! Yea you have less space than me! haha
Maybe the café style is on a downward trend. We need Café Racer TV to start airing again to pick the "scene" up. This bike is a blast to ride so I am not that disappointed I still get to ride her a bit.
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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #709 on: August 24, 2015, 06:12:03 AM »
I said it before and will again, this bike is a steal at that reserve.
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #710 on: August 24, 2015, 06:40:13 AM »
It is definitely worth the asking price.  Cafe is here to stay.  Most of the buyers just want an old school looking bike that has that nostalgic feel to it.  I wonder how many bidders on Ebay actually follow through anyway?

As for getting the exact price you want I would sell for less if means someone gets to enjoy the bike, and I don't have to maintain it.  Also, the nice 'new restored look' only last so long if you ride it.


To be honest I would take a few shekels less and be done with it.

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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #711 on: August 24, 2015, 06:46:23 AM »
ebay is so unpredictable. brandEns bike doesnt reach reserve [I was so close!] but then this sells for $6K? 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-CB-/161759077060?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25a997a2c4&item=161759077060

Not a bad bike, but “Shows some very minor wear from being ridden. Minor paint chips/scratches, wear on the pegs. Paint chip on rear of front fender"
whereas TAO is mint.  I dont get it?
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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #712 on: August 24, 2015, 12:33:39 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on August 24, 2015, 06:46:23 AM
ebay is so unpredictable. brandEns bike doesnt reach reserve [I was so close!] but then this sells for $6K? 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-CB-/161759077060?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25a997a2c4&item=161759077060

Not a bad bike, but “Shows some very minor wear from being ridden. Minor paint chips/scratches, wear on the pegs. Paint chip on rear of front fender"
whereas TAO is mint.  I dont get it?

I see those listings and fake bids always come to mind. No way that bike sold for 6k and Brandens doesn't hit his 5k reserve!????? His bike is far more superior.  Steve remember that Hack 550 that sold for 6k last month?? A lot of fake bids.

Wait till spring BrandEn than list it.
« Last Edit: August 24, 2015, 01:50:56 PM by Tews19 »
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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #713 on: August 24, 2015, 01:04:29 PM »
I think eBay breach and the economy has moved many buyers to other sources or eliminating from bidding. There are several watching but they only bid to give away prices with expectation that you will eventually drop the price to what lowball they bid it to. It is nuts.
Then eBay takes a heavy fee and the tax man gets his slice as added income. You are left holding a small amount than originally and it leaves a bitter taste.
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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #714 on: August 24, 2015, 01:51:47 PM »
Quote from: RAF122S on August 24, 2015, 01:04:29 PM
I think eBay breach and the economy has moved many buyers to other sources or eliminating from bidding. There are several watching but they only bid to give away prices with expectation that you will eventually drop the price to what lowball they bid it to. It is nuts.
Then eBay takes a heavy fee and the tax man gets his slice as added income. You are left holding a small amount than originally and it leaves a bitter taste.

Well said Raf! I got a crazy hair up my butt, listed my 605 and had 2 people bid and retract once they attempted to see where the reserve was set. I pulled the ad and will not deal with it.
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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #715 on: August 24, 2015, 03:02:55 PM »
Yea,its funny watching eBay and some of the crazy prices stuff goes for. I will hang on to it for now. I might throw it on CL for $7000 just to have a line in the water. Ya never know.
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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #716 on: August 24, 2015, 05:56:03 PM »
The way I look at it brandEn..we all know what went into that bike and what a beautiful machine it is.  If it's not going to a new owner who appreciates that, then they don't deserve to have it.  It's happy staying with you until that day comes, I'm sure.
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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #717 on: August 24, 2015, 05:58:59 PM »
Hi Larry,

Thanks. Having an owner that appreciates it is definitely important to me.
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« Reply #718 on: August 24, 2015, 07:47:50 PM »
That bike is worth well in excess of the reserve.  I think the original Twinline owner could be interested.  I'll ask him since he's up in Seattle this week.
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #719 on: August 24, 2015, 10:36:19 PM »
Stev-o should just buy it, but he has been seen drinking from the Kawasaki pool and it has enchanted him.

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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #720 on: August 25, 2015, 06:14:19 AM »
Quote from: RAF122S on August 24, 2015, 10:36:19 PM
Stev-o should just buy it, but he has been seen drinking from the Kawasaki pool and it has enchanted him.

What say you, Steve-o?
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #721 on: August 25, 2015, 03:13:23 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on August 25, 2015, 06:14:19 AM
Quote from: RAF122S on August 24, 2015, 10:36:19 PM
Stev-o should just buy it, but he has been seen drinking from the Kawasaki pool and it has enchanted him.

What say you, Steve-o?

I would love to have the beautiful TAO bike, but not in the cards right now.  Saving my pennies for the ground up '74 H2 basket case restore...
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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #722 on: August 25, 2015, 03:35:02 PM »
Well the first person with $7000 can take her home lol. Gonna hold on to The Annoying Orange a bit longer. Its like breaking up with that chick you can't stand but she does EVERYTHING right....
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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #723 on: August 25, 2015, 03:52:06 PM »
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project
« Reply #724 on: August 25, 2015, 04:00:31 PM »
EXACTLY
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