I search Craigslist here in Houston.  Actually I refrain from searching CL so I don't blow money on something else before I finish what I am already working on!

Quote from: cbrfxr67 on December 15, 2011, 03:39:01 PM
I search Craigslist here in Houston.  Actually I refrain from searching CL so I don't blow money on something else before I finish what I am already working on!

I still browse but thats exactly why I dont buy yet as well.
Current project isnt finished.

After its finished tho, I am def. going to be looking into something else.
All depends on what I can find, as I am totally hooked on spending my extra time workin on bikes.

3 things I will be looking into tho when I am done.

Another GS to work on (not sure as to what detail)
An SV650 that needs work & able to get it Cheap.
or a HD that needs work as I think a build from a bare frame is still out of my reach atm for many reasons.

Quote from: Tombstones81 on December 15, 2011, 03:50:09 PM
An SV650 that needs work & able to get it Cheap.

Define "cheap".  I barely touched my SV this year so I might unload it in the spring.

-Jessie

I have three old Suzuki's, 2 1100s and one 750. I search on ebay and craigslist almost every day, whether I'm really looking for parts or not. You never know when a screaming deal will come along. The problem you'll run into is that every time you're flush with cash and ready to pick up a good deal, there's overpriced crap out there. Two weeks after you've spent the money on something else, the deals show up.

Parts bikes can be gold mines or money pits, and you never really know until after you've bought it. I wouldn't buy a parts bike unless I could go look at it in person. One hour travel is my rule of thumb. You have to be willing to pull good parts off and scrap the rest, unless you have a lot of room to keep stuff in.

Quote from: BaltimoreGS on December 15, 2011, 09:30:51 PM

Quote from: Tombstones81 on December 15, 2011, 03:50:09 PM
An SV650 that needs work & able to get it Cheap.

Define "cheap".  I barely touched my SV this year so I might unload it in the spring.

-Jessie

define barely touched. hahaha
barely rode or barely wrenched on?

all depends on the year and condition.

Im quite fond of the ones close to 2000 year.
with the dual gauges, the one that came after is FUGLY!

First one I wanted to get from a local dealer.
It was laid down as the side pretty much had scratches on EVERYTHING except the tank.
it was an 00 or 01, with I forget how many miles as its been over a year since I looked at it.
it also sat on the floor for Over a year.

they wanted at the Bare minimum $3100.
they said because of the cost to fix things.

book value on that specific one was like $2000'ish.

I offered $2200, thats when they came back with the $3100 min quote.

so it all depends on the year and condition.
also, im not lookin for something else to ride asap.
gonna be lookin for something to slowly work on that has promise but not as far as I took my current bike so far.
unless I happen to buy my next project at the end of the next riding season.
if before or during it, I will be working on it alot less then I have my current one.
So I wont want to fully dismantle it in pieces like I did my GS.

and, SV650s are very weird when it comes to prices.
I've seen them on ebay to locally from around $2000 in great condition to $5000 in the same condition, varying in years.

thats probably the only thing I HATE about SV650s.
gives me a headache! haha

I mean I probably put 300 miles on it the whole season.  It's a running bike with various scratches and dings.  I have a bad habit of knocking that bike over and forgetting to put the kick stand down     And it spent most of it's life outdoors in the city so there is surface rust on most of the chrome bolt heads.  From 15 feet it looks good.  I bought it from the original owner 3 years ago with 1,200 miles on it.  I'd have to look but I think it has about 6,000 miles now.  I mainly used it for road trips.  It's all stock except for a Sargent gel front seat and a custom made matching gel rear seat (thanks to Jared on this board!).  I put a set of Michelin Pilot Powers and new fork seals on at the beginning of this riding season.  It's a decent bike, I just haven't ridden it much lately.

-Jessie

This is tempting. Trying to find out if it can be driven 5 miles to get it home. Otherwise, I know a frame fits in my SUV so taking off wheels and forks it would fit (Phenix and other frames have been in back of SUV so I know it could be done).
$400! Could get $100 just for the "clip-ons" (oh, here starts another argument abut the term "clip-on"  )
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/2750760363.html

Just saw this. GS550 for $300 - with charging problem. I wish I had a truck and the time. I know I could fix that
http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/mcy/2746648301.html

Deals like this are so rare up here in the PNW.

PS: Looks like I might buy that $400 GS500. Says he'll help me take her apart to go in the back of my SUV. Another set of clips-ons will be up for sale in January! Also has a clean title and current plates. Might just put on muffler and see how she runs!

Seems you get the best deals when someone HAS to sell - not because that want to. This one is guy moving and can't take it with him. Junior was a good deal because guy having baby and grandmother coming to help take care of baby with condition that the bike is sold. Hence - good deal from a good previous owner.

PS PS: He hasn't got back to me after I said I'd take it. 

I better pass on this one. Here is what the seller says:

"Not sold yet, I can't find the title, have valid registration and tabs,, Oregon vehicle,,, still want it?"

Out of state registration and no title. I think even for free I wouldn't want to touch it. Too risky. Opinions?

Ask them for the VIN - there are places that will run it for you to make sure it's not stolen. If it is clear, they can apply for a lost title (assuming it's in their name). If they don't feel like it's worth the hassle, lowball the crap out of them and point out: "With no title it's just a pile of parts that somebody has to disassemble to sell."

Its nothing I MUST HAVE, so I can pass on it. I told him I'd take it if he finds a title. I'll see if he still has it for sale after my Christmas travels. There's nothing on the bike I really need other than it would have been a good deal for parts.
Now that Trey is running really well (2 people commented on him without me even asking what they thought - unsolicited complements is a good sign he is much better!) I'm anxious to work on Phenix after Christmas. A parts bike might have been too much distraction, too.
Someone else in Seattle can jump on it if they want.

If he has registration cards that match the bike (in his name?)- I'd get it-Bill of sale will cover you . I'd also  offer him $100-150. If it is in his name (last registered to him)-Offer to pay the fee for the title...

http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/vehicle/titlereg.shtml

http://www.odot.state.or.us/forms/dmv/515fill.pdf

Not a killer deal but you may be able to low ball him:  http://baltimore.craigslist.org/mcd/2789005640.html

-Jessie

guy in atlanta asking $400 for a 89 parts bike. unkown mileage, probably title-less. not great photos, but seems to be in OK condition(seat and engine case shows some damage) i would scoop this up, but won't be making the trip south again til after the shred season's over. figured i'd pass it on;

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcy/2764486913.html

Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on January 16, 2012, 08:57:08 AM
guy in atlanta asking $400 for a 89 parts bike. unkown mileage, probably title-less. not great photos, but seems to be in OK condition(seat and engine case shows some damage) i would scoop this up, but won't be making the trip south again til after the shred season's over. figured i'd pass it on;

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcy/2764486913.html

Well DAMN! I wish I had more room...I'd buy that right up!