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Oh Craigslist, why must thou tempt me?!?!?

Started by BaltimoreGS, February 24, 2012, 09:24:54 PM

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BaltimoreGS

I definitely don't need it, I don't even really want it; but there is something about a nice original unmolested bike that always tempts me!   http://baltimore.craigslist.org/mcy/2866246295.html

-Jessie

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1981 Honda CM200t
1995 Suzuki GS500E
2007 Suzuki DR200se

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Twisted

Why do we look at bikes when we are not in the market?

shonole

Quote from: Twisted on February 24, 2012, 09:42:22 PM
Why do we look at bikes when we are not in the market?

It's an obsession.

And I'd love to have both of those bikes, Especially that YZF.  So clean.   :bowdown:
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mister

Quote from: Twisted on February 24, 2012, 09:42:22 PM
Why do we look at bikes when we are not in the market?

We are ALWAYS in the market. Staying Up To Date with Market Research for WHEN (not if) we need to let one bike go and another bike to replace it. For some that 'time to let one bike go' is only months, others it is over 100,000 clicks.

Michael
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Jessie, you buy me the bike and then ship it to me.  Deal?  :D
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bill14224

A lot of those bikes lose a piston or valve about that time.  Don't be so tempted.  If it had 15,000 miles on it I'd be jumping at it too, but the miles are kinda high on this one.  It's a sport bike, not a cruiser.  18,000 rpm engines don't last as long between rebuilds as engines that spin half as fast.  If the engine's been gone over I might go for it, but otherwise I'd keep looking.  The bike does look pretty good, but the miles give me pause.  Best of luck to you.
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BaltimoreGS

Are you talking about the YZF Bill?  If so, where did you see the miles?

-Jessie

shonole

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Quote from: BaltimoreGS on February 27, 2012, 08:01:20 PM
Are you talking about the YZF Bill?  If so, where did you see the miles?

-Jessie

Sandwiched in:

For sale 1998 Yamaha YZF600R. 46k Runs really good, all original and all stock. Clear title. Call 44three- 527 - 811seven


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BaltimoreGS

Wow, that's weird!  I even refreshed my browser and this is the text I see: 

Yamaha YZF 600R - $2100 (Baltimore)
Date: 2012-02-23, 6:50AM EST
Reply to: dgb4t-2866246295@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
For sale 1998 Yamaha YZF600R. Runs really good, all original and all stock. Clear title. Call 44three- 527 - 811seven

    Location: Baltimore
    it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

shonole

Quote from: BaltimoreGS on February 27, 2012, 08:16:21 PM
Wow, that's weird!  I even refreshed my browser and this is the text I see: 

Yamaha YZF 600R - $2100 (Baltimore)
Date: 2012-02-23, 6:50AM EST
Reply to: dgb4t-2866246295@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
For sale 1998 Yamaha YZF600R. Runs really good, all original and all stock. Clear title. Call 44three- 527 - 811seven

    Location: Baltimore
    it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

Could be that you're seeing it with old cookies.  I just checked in another browser, and it's showing the mileage for me in both.
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