Used motorcycle shopping
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Used motorcycle shopping
With the demise of the Fat Girl, I'm looking online for another bike. I am using Facebook and Craigslist, any other sites I am missing?
1979 GL1000
2001 DRZ400
1983 CR480
And a few late '60's - early '70's British thumpers
2001 DRZ400
1983 CR480
And a few late '60's - early '70's British thumpers
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Re: Used motorcycle shopping
FB and Craigslist seem to be the most popular with tech savvy folks but do not forget about the Grandpa's that refused to keep up with such things. Occasionally there are still Gems to be found in newspapers and other print media. Also talk to any local shops.
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2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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Re: Used motorcycle shopping
cycletrader.com is still around.
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'79 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
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Re: Used motorcycle shopping
Some areas have local classified ad papers for used items which might have vehicles in them as well.
Word of mouth might help or local community bulletin boards.
Word of mouth might help or local community bulletin boards.
1976 Goldwing GL-1000
1998 Royal Star 1300
2001 Honda Shadow Spirit 750
Past Bikes
1975 Kawasaki KZ400
1977 Goldwing GL-1000
1998 Royal Star 1300
2001 Honda Shadow Spirit 750
Past Bikes
1975 Kawasaki KZ400
1977 Goldwing GL-1000
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Re: Used motorcycle shopping
If you aren't objectional to getting one shipped down from the tundra..the exchange rate would be a big benefit for you..
https://www.kijiji.ca/
https://www.kijiji.ca/
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: Used motorcycle shopping
Uhh...what happened to the Fat Girl... ?ob1quixote wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 7:29 am With the demise of the Fat Girl, I'm looking online for another bike. I am using Facebook and Craigslist, any other sites I am missing?
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Re: Used motorcycle shopping
Some folks here must have missed this post:
https://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php ... 8&start=45
Good hunting.
https://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php ... 8&start=45
Good hunting.
Jonesz
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
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Re: Used motorcycle shopping
T-boned by a red light runner, 3rd lane over, obscured by the inside 2 lanes stacked up with traffic. Caught a glimpse in my peripheral, noted the car was doing about 45mph. WFOed it, managed to scoot the contact point forward and take the hit behind my leg. Welds ripped at the upper shock mounts, frame bent about 8 inches, collapsed rear wheel mag spokes. No known broken bones, although left ribs down low are very suspect, even with another x-ray a few days later.
Runner never hit the brakes until after they hit me, then they hit another car that was in the lane I had come from.
Riding gear did it's job, nicks and abrasions. Helmet never touched the ground, offroad and dual sporting have trained me how to fall! Beat up, no doubt! Happened last Saturday, slept(kinda) in my bed for the first time last night.
Very, very fortunate!
Runner never hit the brakes until after they hit me, then they hit another car that was in the lane I had come from.
Riding gear did it's job, nicks and abrasions. Helmet never touched the ground, offroad and dual sporting have trained me how to fall! Beat up, no doubt! Happened last Saturday, slept(kinda) in my bed for the first time last night.
Very, very fortunate!
1979 GL1000
2001 DRZ400
1983 CR480
And a few late '60's - early '70's British thumpers
2001 DRZ400
1983 CR480
And a few late '60's - early '70's British thumpers
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Re: Used motorcycle shopping
Best view of the carnage, and all that energy got transferred to me.
I guess I know what a tennis ball feels like as Serena Williams serves.
I guess I know what a tennis ball feels like as Serena Williams serves.
1979 GL1000
2001 DRZ400
1983 CR480
And a few late '60's - early '70's British thumpers
2001 DRZ400
1983 CR480
And a few late '60's - early '70's British thumpers
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Re: Used motorcycle shopping
How long does it take to talk yourself into going upright in bed in the morning? Don't worry - that decreases pretty rapidly. Glad the gear did its job. Mine was replaced 100% with no deductable by the insurance. Just find the replacements, buy them and tell the adjuster what it cost. Hope yours does the same.
"Love 'em all.... let God sort 'em out!"
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
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Re: Used motorcycle shopping
That machine is done.
There is no way I'd trust it to run the mountain twisties that I'm fond of {made 4 trips this year alone}
And I have a paint and body shop! Plan to get the motor out of it, then scrap the rest.
Great motor!
There is no way I'd trust it to run the mountain twisties that I'm fond of {made 4 trips this year alone}
And I have a paint and body shop! Plan to get the motor out of it, then scrap the rest.
Great motor!
1979 GL1000
2001 DRZ400
1983 CR480
And a few late '60's - early '70's British thumpers
2001 DRZ400
1983 CR480
And a few late '60's - early '70's British thumpers
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Re: Used motorcycle shopping
Facebook Marketplace has been my perusal area of choice lately. Pretty decent about letting you select an area, but good enough with results outside of that area if local pickings are a bit slim. And if you're facebook-inclined, it's pretty easy to get in touch with the seller, all in-app.
That being said, what finally sold my GL1200 was when I posted it to craigslist. So don't discount the oldies.
That being said, what finally sold my GL1200 was when I posted it to craigslist. So don't discount the oldies.
1997 Valkyrie- Light Cutomization, but Too Busy Riding
1980 KZ1300- Bike's Haunted
1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- It Runs (Poorly) and Doesn't Leak (Mostly)
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Broke the Chain And Ate the Motor
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
1965 CA77 Dream- Needs a Full Teardown, but Complete
All advice I give is only valid until an expert corrects me.
1980 KZ1300- Bike's Haunted
1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- It Runs (Poorly) and Doesn't Leak (Mostly)
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Broke the Chain And Ate the Motor
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
1965 CA77 Dream- Needs a Full Teardown, but Complete
All advice I give is only valid until an expert corrects me.
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Re: Used motorcycle shopping
Missed a 76 LTD, claiming 5K miles...needed a restoration, on FB
1979 GL1000
2001 DRZ400
1983 CR480
And a few late '60's - early '70's British thumpers
2001 DRZ400
1983 CR480
And a few late '60's - early '70's British thumpers
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Re: Used motorcycle shopping
Sorry to hear about your accident, glad you saw the car and managed to keep ahead of the impact enough.
Almost got your leg, good luck with your search for another wing.
Almost got your leg, good luck with your search for another wing.
Dave
1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
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1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
Chihuahua (Ellie)
Chihuahua #2(Blaze)
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