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Got one back today!

1978GS750E

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About 2 years ago I sold my 1978 GS750E, which was BOTM in November 2017. I regretted selling it before the buyer even got out of sight on it!:(

Right after Christmas, I started wondering if the owner might possibly consider selling it back to me, as we had spoken a few times, and he mentioned that he was needing to do some maintenance on it over the winter. So I attempted to contact him without any response. I found out later that sadly, he had passed away suddenly on Christmas day. This week, I get a call from his widow inquiring if I still wanted the bike.

Of course I said YES!:D

I picked it up this morning and now I have it back! Below is a picture of what it looked like when I sold it. Right now it needs a good cleaning and some carb work, but should be back on the road soon!

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I guess the moral to the story is ..............never sell a bike that you really like!:p
 
That's great you got it back.... maybe no so good for the other guy.


Just joking, I feel sorry for the fellows wife. But you probably helped her out by getting the motorcycle out of there.
 
Congrats. I hear the smile on your face, though condolences to them... I don't see how your moral can work. I've got 7, need to get down to a couple but "really like" 5 of them... Now what??
 
rphillips said:
Congrats. I hear the smile on your face, though condolences to them... I don't see how your moral can work. I've got 7, need to get down to a couple but "really like" 5 of them... Now what??
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Just sell the 2 you don't "really like" and call it progress!:eek:
 
storm 64 said:
That's great you got it back.... maybe no so good for the other guy.


Just joking, I feel sorry for the fellows wife. But you probably helped her out by getting the motorcycle out of there.
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Yeah, she didn't know what to do with it. Her husband had only ridden it about 2,000 miles since he bought it, but refused to sell it even after he bought a Moto Guzzi.

She had no idea on a price, so I paid her what I sold it for, and we were both happy with the deal.
 
Confirms my innermost belief - buying motorcycles good, selling motorcycles bad. You were taught a lesson, but given a second chance. Go in peace, Grasshopper! ;)
 
Rob, you're confused again, this thread isn't Grasshopper's thread, it's Ron's (1978GS750E), you know, the guy who want's to go through his carbs. just one more time.
 
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