Subject: Re: Chrome bore help needed. I think (hope) mine is good
Author: Richard Cunningham
Date: Feb 4, 2001, 6:20 PM
Post ID: 1705274114
Sounds like a plan, I was just adding a little humor. If you have a
compression checker it may not be a bad idea to check that also, may not
tell you much but if you have good compression I would say the cylinders
will be ok. I just missed a deal on a 73 850 for $2000, I called the guy he
said he had been maintaining the bike although not riding it a lot and was
selling only because he need the money. I think I could have gotten it for
less. Oh well. I guess I am one of those lucky barn stories with mine, as
my Dad bought the bike in 71ish and kept it in the back of his body shop
from 72 to 99 when I dug it out of the filth, I haven't worked the
registration yet but have been riding it around the neighborhood some. I
have a speedo cable coming and an oil pan gasket once those are on I am
going to get the registration and give her a good run. I am lucky living in
Fl the temp here is not too bad and can ride most of the year if you can
deal with the heat in Jul and Aug.
Good Luck getting the ride
Rick
----- Original Message -----
From: Todd M. Nordwig <nord-@charter.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2001 6:08 PM
Subject: Re: Chrome bore help needed. I think (hope) mine is good
| /=-=-=-=-Click Here & Support Our Sponsor-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Add "character" to your messages with eWalla! Use animations to deliver your personal messages! eWalla lets you send talking, animated cyber-characters to any PC desktop. It's free so visit: http://click.topica.com/aaablbb1dfltb1t6kYa/eWalla =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=/ Well, this guy might have done the same, but he appears to be sincere. He has not been too excited to sell this bike. In fact, the first time I called him, he was having second thoughts. He stated he had the bike up for sale last summer, had a buyer and then changed his mind. I told him I wasn't going to waste my time on a special trip to see the bike, unless he was truly ready to sell. He then admitted that he had pulled the for sale ad that week and was going to wait till the spring. I said OK, but I was going to be in his part of the state on business.in 3 weeks...so if things changed, he should let me know. Well, he calls the day before I leave and schedules a look. I look and it's in good/fair shape with a couple pieces missing (side covers and fender stay). I don't make |
| offer (he's asking $2400), but I do ask his bottom line. He says $2200 + he throws in 2 extra saddles. I say I'll think about it. Five days later I call and decide it's a fair deal and agree to give the $2200. He wants deposit, because I cannot pick it up for a couple of weeks. I tell him my word is my deposit and I won't jerk him around. He agrees to wait the 2 weeks. My current plan is to pick it up this Saturday. But will have him crank it up so I can hear it run before handing the cash over.(He says it runs well) This way, he will have time to prep the bike (it is very cold here in Wisconsin) and I haven't lost a dime if he is hosing me..... I will keep all interested parties posted. Todd --- Sponsor's Message -------------------------------------- Tech News...With Attitude! Get the top stories in your in-box -- commentary included! http://click.topica.com/aaaa4xb1dfltb1t6kYc/technewsdaily ------------------------------------------------------------ ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01 |