Sad but I think it's a smart decision.

FastDoc · 03-15-2012, 11:06 PM

Darn thing starts first kick now and has never been nicer to ride but I can use the space and the money, and frankly I don't know how well this antique will hold up in the future.

http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/2904706689.html

MICRider · 03-15-2012, 11:29 PM

I agree, the BSA is one of a kind... But, what makes it rare also makes it expensive to fix. Hoping it sells quick for you Doc!

FastDoc · 03-15-2012, 11:49 PM

I have it priced VERY low. But, I'm not in a big city (Thank God). If it doesn't move in a week I'll repost it in Seattle and Portland.

MICRider · 03-16-2012, 12:09 AM

I think it'll go pretty quick at that price, a bargain for a brit bike afficianado

Weldangrind · 03-16-2012, 12:52 AM

I think that's the right move. The Cafe Racer magazine reference was a nice touch. Have you found a copy yet?

katoranger · 03-16-2012, 09:06 AM

So are you looking for a big garage with an attached house to move too?

FastDoc · 03-16-2012, 11:22 AM

Weld, I've just seen the TV show and I like it.

Kato, yes I'm downsizing. As Brother Spud can attest my house is ridiculously large for my needs, indeed about 3 times larger than what I would ever need. I bought this house for my ex, not for me. Also the financial demands of the divorce put a hurting on me and I'd like to get rid of the nearly $5,000/month it takes me to live where I am now.

I'm looking mostly at smaller places even further out in the country than I am now, and with shops. :wink:

katoranger · 03-16-2012, 03:17 PM

Ny house is small, but so is the payment and associated costs. Many people have garages that are bigger.

pete · 03-16-2012, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

Ny house is small, but so is the payment and associated costs. Many people have garages that are bigger.

LOL..Are you talking about my place ?

I sold my biggish house..then looked for something
I could pay cash for...
Its not big & the garage is to small... But hey
I only have to work part time now

katoranger · 03-17-2012, 09:27 PM

That's great. Being payment free.

SpudRider · 03-18-2012, 01:09 AM

I realize you hate to part with the bike. However, I do think you made a wise decision, Doc.

I wish you a quick sale in the local Craigslist. However, if the bike doesn't sell locally, you certainly won't have a problem selling that bike in either Seattle, or Portland.

Spud

FastDoc · 03-18-2012, 02:40 PM

Not a single bite. I think my local market is too small. Will wait another couple days and post it in Portland.

Do you guys have any thoughts about selling it on eBay?

MICRider · 03-18-2012, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Not a single bite. I think my local market is too small. Will wait another couple days and post it in Portland.

Do you guys have any thoughts about selling it on eBay?

I think Kato would know best about eBay, but it would definitely give you the large audience to sell it! I'm just not sure how it works with the reserve and such.

katoranger · 03-18-2012, 03:41 PM

Doc. I would start with using the ebay classifieds. It is free to use and the bike will appear when searched. Will give you a broader audience.

I believe the fee to sell a motorcycle like that is about $100 otherwise.

SpudRider · 03-18-2012, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

Not a single bite. I think my local market is too small. Will wait another couple days and post it in Portland.

Do you guys have any thoughts about selling it on eBay?

I didn't know about eBay classified ads; that sounds like a good option.

However, I think you should also post the bike on the Portland, Seattle, and Boise Craigslists.

Spud

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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Sad but I think it's a smart decision. Darn thing starts first kick now and has never been nicer to ride but I can use the space and the money, and frankly I don't know how well this antique will hold up in the future. http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/2904706689.html __________________ Happy to serve.
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I have it priced VERY low. But, I'm not in a big city (Thank God). If it doesn't move in a week I'll repost it in Seattle and Portland. __________________ Happy to serve.
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I think that's the right move. The Cafe Racer magazine reference was a nice touch. Have you found a copy yet? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Weld, I've just seen the TV show and I like it. Kato, yes I'm downsizing. As Brother Spud can attest my house is ridiculously large for my needs, indeed about 3 times larger than what I would ever need. I bought this house for my ex, not for me. Also the financial demands of the divorce put a hurting on me and I'd like to get rid of the nearly $5,000/month it takes me to live where I am now. I'm looking mostly at smaller places even further out in the country than I am now, and with shops. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I realize you hate to part with the bike. However, I do think you made a wise decision, Doc. I wish you a quick sale in the local Craigslist. However, if the bike doesn't sell locally, you certainly won't have a problem selling that bike in either Seattle, or Portland. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Not a single bite. I think my local market is too small. Will wait another couple days and post it in Portland. Do you guys have any thoughts about selling it on eBay? __________________ Happy to serve.
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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Doc. I would start with using the ebay classifieds. It is free to use and the bike will appear when searched. Will give you a broader audience. I believe the fee to sell a motorcycle like that is about $100 otherwise. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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