Craigslist "funnies"

[Buffalo Bill]

As most here can testify, I'm the least knowledgeable, least likely to DIY. But I'm going to venture a guess that you can't actually use a "slightly bent" rotor on a bike, correct?

Well, buy it, try it and let us know.

 

[Eli69]

I had a bent disc for awhile. it worked but was annoying and I could see how it could have been dangerous.

 

[Guest]

Slightly bent is like slightly pregnant. Neither are good.

 

[Cipher]

Ridiculous price aside, it doesn't look that bad. It looks like the back end may still be intact, but it's hard to tell with a bunch of pictures that are basically the same.
Agreed on the wood floor. It would probably smell forever if gas got on it.

The crank end sticker is askew but looks new. Maybe thats what finally broke the guys will?

 

[Cipher]

I had a bent disc for awhile. it worked but was annoying and I could see how it could have been dangerous.

A bent or warped rotor is basically scrap metal. I warped my rear on my Kbike and it produced hellish pulsation in the rear brake pedal.
Their is some degree of corection that can be made by surface grinding I suppose but the tolerance on a disc is pretty small. Not much metal to remove before its too thin for service.

Actually its shocking that you see so much pure junk on ebay perhaps the breakers use minions with no knowledge of the purpose and functioning of the parts? min wage lackeys that simply post an ad for every bit that comes off a teardown?

I wonder if its true that ebay started with the sale of a broken laser pointer...........purchased by a guy who just happened to collect broken laser pointers.

 

[Rob S.]

I wonder if its true that ebay started with the sale of a broken laser pointer...........purchased by a guy who just happened to collect broken laser pointers.

I used to tell computer clients it was a broken mouse pad. Surprising how many said, "Oh. Can it be fixed?"

 

[gustovh]

We call bent rotors targets around here.

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[Rich82GS750TZ]

This one is actually GS relevant. Enjoy.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/377556029643621/

 

[sam000lee]

This one is actually GS relevant. Enjoy.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/377556029643621/

Yeah this thing is awesome! Not a bad price, too

 

[Grimly]

This one is actually GS relevant. Enjoy.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/377556029643621/

I rather like that. Ok, it's a bit barnyard conversion, and needs some finesse but the idea's solid enough. Needs a fat car tyre on the back and since it's a chainy it's relatively easy to do.
That should make quite a good little canyon carver - or cow crap burner around here.

 

[Rob S.]

Notice the cardboard under the engine to protect the driveway.

 

[cloudbreakmd]

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/mcy/d/mount-airy-1980-suzuki-gs550/6818445811.html

[h=2]1980 Suzuki GS550 - $950 (Mt Airy, MD) hide this posting[/h]

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Suzuki GS550

fuel: gas
transmission: manual


Barn Find, 1980 Suzuki GS550 .. 4 cylinder engine .. 19,000 miles .. Found 3 years ago in a barn that was taken down in Woodbine, MD, been in my barn since .. need the space, it's gotta go ! asking $950/OBO .. for details call Steve show contact info

 

[Spyder]

I don't think that guy knows what a worthless turd he has there. Likely no title either. That wouldn't be worth picking up if it were FREE... I think he should have left it in the other barn, lol...

 

[alke46]

Aw c'mon, that thing should buff out rather nicely. Maybe another case of a misplaced decimal in the price.

 

[Rob S.]

I don't think that guy knows what a worthless turd he has there. Likely no title either. That wouldn't be worth picking up if it were FREE... I think he should have left it in the other barn, lol...

The upper portion of the seat might be worth something - to some homeless hornets.

And any '82 or '83 11e owner would give his small finger for such easy battery access. I'd bid $10 - if the storage space was included.

 

[Guest]

taste, I suppose, is subjective....https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/mcy/d/bellingham-dm-014-fighter/6822608424.html

 

[habsdoc]

I would not want to hit hard bumps and rough roads trying to grip that tank with my legs. That would hurt mightily.

 

[fastbysuzuki]

Yeh that's a true nut cracker and the worn paint on the tank proves it

 

[Guest]

All that unsprung weight will make those nasty bumps worse.
Lights are probably crap. Those flat sided parts were a lot easier to make.


Sort of a Honda Grom meets Mad Max meets too much hp, except lots of riders have good fun with those Groms.

 

[wymple]

Damn thing is ugly. Jeez........uz.