9 below tonight with Lake Effect snow. Barns are heated but hey it is another day closer to Spring 2016:TU:. Regards, Upstaged in SW Michigan.
I belong to Oldminibikes dot com. May want to try there if not a member already. Good luck with the sale
Dadrider, Thanks for the information but in no hurry /or rush to sell these. I stay off of E-bay and CL due to all of the "experts" (creeps) who think they know a lot more than they really do. Come on Spring, 2016. Regards, Upstaged in SW Michigan.
I understand that feeling. I tend to shy away from those also. Never bought a bike on ebay. But...... 1 bought 1 bike on CL 6 or 7 yr ago but that included 7 or 8 email and a couple of phone calls before we made the trip. I bought another on local CL but that gent was 4 or 5 miles away, make a visit just to look it over, and we hit it off right away. He came down $150 on the price, I bought it 2 days later. Bought 1 bike on a forum, 2 yrs ago. That was a 12 to 15 email, 2 phone calls and a call to another forum member to verify the seller. We both were very wary but that sale worked out very good, That bike I had shipped, It was a little nervous for both of us. but she showed up in good shape. Just because it worked out 1 time well, I am not convinced that I will buy a bike and have it shipped again. The last experience worked out very well. But as the addage goes. Let the buyer beware. I agree, the minibike and the enduro bike restoration / preservation industry has taken off, I am on 4 or 5 forums, have been for awhile, there are some good guys out there for sure, but there are some real boogers too. I hope you find someone local, or at least someone who keeps their word. For me, when the deal was right, I knew it on the inside before hand. I have always taken my time, verify as much as you can, and sell local or via regional show if you can. I have been doing this only for the last 13 yr or so. I consider myself a part timer and still a newbie at this. I think having that attitude keeps me out of trouble. The last 6 or 7 years, I have been able to buy cash on hand. Early on I used a credit union that understood what I was doing and helped out as much as they could. But Cash on hand is generally what buyers are ready for. That isn't rocket science at all is it? I do not plan on doing this as a business, more as a hobby. I have 2 bikes on my bucket liststill to acquire, 1 I am hopefully getting this summer or fall. They will be used as gifts for the kids when the time comes, and I think by buying the bikes I have, I have put a little of my blue collar money in a 2 wheel mutual fund. But I started riding at 8 1/2 yrs old. I'm 57 1/2 now it was a natural for me to invest a little money in my passion / hobby. Even if they don't go up like a skyrocket in price over the years, My kids appreciate the fact that they have something from Dad. They can keep them or sell them off as they wish. Or if I need to, I'll sell them off for spending cash during retirement. There is a Vintage Bike Festival at Barber in Birmingham, Ala. the last 11 yrs or so. It is a good place to buy and sell if your sharp and know what to look for in a bike. You also have to, I say have to know when it's time to walk away. Kenny Rogers sung it right.... You got to know when to hold em...... Having said that I am planning on buying a bike this year, we have it all settled except the final price. I have known the guy for 5 or 6 yrs now. He helped me thru the buying process on the bike I bought 2 yrs ago. He is turning 70 this year and thinning out his collection. I am planning to pick up 1 in his collection as a 3rd owner and keep it for 10 -15 yrs or so, and enjoy it. If all goes well we will meet in Tennessee this summer or at Barber in the fall. I am not in a rush. When buying anything vintage or valuable, you never need to be in too big of a rush. That was a lot. But again good luck with the sale. Hope you find a buyer that will appreciate the bike and your care of it. Dadrider.
I am working 75 hours a week for the next couple of weeks. ou: If anyone wants to go for a ride on the Suzuki, let me know Otherwise I will probably take them to Indy @ Mecum in May, along with one of my GS's. Regards, Upstaged in SW Michigan.
Indy plans for Mecum( starting today) fell through. Family and relatives will arrive for Memorial Day, early. Both are still available. As Ben Franklin was quoted, " After three days both fish and relatives start to stink" :TU: Regards, Upstaged in SW Michigan.
More (same) relatives have arrived for Independence Day festivities. I am 15 miles west of Redbud TNT. The MX Nationals are ongoing this weekend. Great weather for MX . Happy Fourth of July:TU: Regards, Upstaged in SW Michigan
Listed them on GR craigslist.ou: I can store them until the holidays get closer. Already had a couple of "crackpots" contact me with their infinite wisdom. Needless to say, my ad / offer listed here still stands. Regards, Upstaged in SW Michigan.
