Craigslist "funnies"

[Grimly]

http://nh.craigslist.org/mcy/5294917880.html


"Has 107ci S&S, Baker 6 speed trans, 250 rear tire, belt drive, custom intake filter, Martin Bros Daisy Cutter pipes, custom leather solo seat (pictured), plus 2 up seat for passengers. Custom one off silver/green flame on black paint job. Runs and rides great. Guaranteed not to get lost in the bagger crowd. This is a hard core, one of a kind, fat tire chopper. It's loud, fast, it's slow, and has lots of chrome. It turns heads wherever it goes. I will consider trades of all kinds of equal value or will sell for $11,000 cash. I will not add cash on my end to any trade. Not interested in junks, rot boxes or projects. Im not shipping the bike so do not ask. Text is preferred."

Maybe an even trade for my vStrom and be way cooler around town?....nnnaaahhh

Not my bag at all, but I quite like it, and would like it even more if he built it himself and not a cheque-book chopper - which isn't clear.

 

[gbw]

Yeah, its a 2004 Big Dog Ridgeback. Lots of them for sale on ebay. Definitely a check-book chopper. The ad claims that, "Guaranteed not to get lost in the bagger crowd." But my experience, anywhere there are a lot of baggers, there are a lot of bikes that look just like this. Show up to an event like that on your old GS and it definitely won't get lost in the crowd!

 

[Rob S.]

there are a lot of bikes that look just like this.

But it's got flames! And lots of chrome! :biggrin:

 

[JerbGas]

LMAO this is too good. overpriced though.

 

[Guest]

I'm not sure if this will help their cause or hurt it......

1978 Yamaha XS-650 "Special"
- Fully Restored "as new"
- Stored in Climate controlled environment
- Show Bike
- Rear section of frame has been altered with a "Brat Kit"
- Custom made side panels
- Complete chassis has been powder coated and fitted with all new bushings, bearings and seals
Engine
- 650cc Twin Cylinder engine has been re-phased allowing for more torque and better responsiveness.
- 5 speed Transmission has been refurbished with all serviceable items replaced
- Electrical aspects have been replaced with higher grade components including a Boyer-Brandsen digital ignition with Dyna coils and a charging system conversion from Hugh's featuring a permanent magnet alternator

Appraisal valuation at $ 20,000 available upon request.

A Great deal asking $9500.
Motorcycle was graciously donated by a LAPS supporter to raise funds for much needed programs
35854 Miles

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/mcy/5345926641.html

 

[Redman]

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- 650cc Twin Cylinder engine has been re-phased allowing for more torque and better responsiveness.
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What does anyone think that means...?
Cut up the crank and reweld so both pistons don't go up and down together anymore....?
have to do similar to cam shafts....?
and... what about ignition...?

THat really help? or just something to brag about...?

(most vertical twins have the pistons at 180 degress apart, right? one set of points an one coil that fire both at same time twice as often as needed. I am thinking of the kz400 I had.)


ponder.. ponder.
or
or
or not alter the crank, pistons still up and down together, but make so they are 0 degrees, both power stroke at same time . . .
esch...
seems like only purpose of that would be to make it more efficient.
More efficient at converting the energy in the fuel to noise energy.

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[Brendan W]

Afaik in the context of the XS it generally means what you said first. Changing the up down from what you got to the 'better' one.

 

[Guest]

If I could sell those for $9500 dollars, I'd start a new business. Probably has a grand into it, maybe 1500. Not a bad profit margin. LOL!!!

 

[Rob S.]

If I could sell those for $9500 dollars...Probably has a grand into it, maybe 1500.

But it's worth $20,000:

"Appraisal valuation at $ 20,000 available upon request."

It's more than half off!

 

[Big Rich]

Here ya go Redman:

http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103

I've talked to a couple XS owners that had their motor rephased, and the only downside was the cost / work involved.

 

[Spyder]

Very interesting. And re-phasing a GS I4 motor? Hmmm...

 

[wymple]

That XS650 is a nice bike, but it won't get anywhere near 9500. As far as I'm concerned, the rephrasing is expensive for little to no real world improvement, it's a fad for guys with coin to brag about. If the 270 and 277 degree versions are so much better I think Yamaha would have went with one of them. BTW, I don't like that proboscis he calls a headlight.

 

[eil]

What am I missing here? Ninja 300 MSRP is around $5k, how do you get out the door $14,000 poorer?

http://annarbor.craigslist.org/mcy/5351570501.html

Kawasaki Ninja EX300 - $10000

2016 Kawasaki EX300AESA
VIN: JKAEX8A1XEA001949
engine displacement (CC): 296
fuel: gas
odometer: 2464
paint color: white
title status: clean
transmission: manual

It's a great bike to start off with, I was talked into last spring from Paw Paw Cycles located in Paw Paw Mi. The total for everything was $14,000. It was new when I got it, used to go to work and back since it was so cheap on gas. It has GAP insurance on it, first class maintenance ( When I take it to Paw Paw Cycles everything is covered from oil changes to cleaning the bike and etc. They will put the bike in front of the line so you can get it back the soonest as well. I have all the papers for everything else. Treated it like my own baby! I have to sell it cause I'm going to college and need the money for tuition and my car payments.

 

[RaiderGT]

There is a sucker born every minute.

 

[Spyder]

What am I missing here? Ninja 300 MSRP is around $5k, how do you get out the door $14,000 poorer?

http://annarbor.craigslist.org/mcy/5351570501.html

He has it financed with REALLY crap credit at probably %25+ interest?

 

[Grimly]

They saw him coming.

 

[Guest]

Perfect candidate for a cafe racer project or good to ride as is. The paint is in absolutely amazing condition given how old the bike is. Gotten a lot of compliments on it. To be honest I wish I could keep the bike, but I am moving and sadly I must part with it. Runs well in general the headlight drains the battery faster than it should. I was going to buy an LED headlight kit off d2moto.com for 50 bucks, but do not have the time to order and install it myself. Any reasonable offer will be entertained, but please don't waste both our time lowballing me because I will not respond.

I love this. "Headlight drains battery faster than it should". Can you say Stator Papers?

 

[Rob S.]

"Headlight drains battery faster than it should"...

I hate when that happens!

So it's the headlight's fault...

 

[Buffalo Bill]

What am I missing here? Ninja 300 MSRP is around $5k, how do you get out the door $14,000 poorer?

http://annarbor.craigslist.org/mcy/5351570501.html

I don't even wanna ask.

 

[tom203]

Wow a Maine cross country traveler- not funny ,but impressive

"1979 Suzuki Gs850, high milage, I rode it to California last summer, "

http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/5380183062.html