"Cafe Racer" such a loose term! Craigslist "Gem" of the week!

This takes the cake . . . I must have missed the memo, but it appears that if you are going to sell a motorcycle these days, you must be required to add 'cafe racer' in the title.

AND, $1200 for JUST the fairing and bags, LOL, LOL, LOL. Maybe for the entire bike.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-Bmw-R100s-Cafe-Racer-Vintage-Front-Fairing-Side-Rear-Bags-Motorcycle-WOW-/230836279059?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35beea1713
 
I think what's funnier is that, that guy expects anyone in their right mind to respond. I mean if you have enough intelligence to search craigslist I am sure you will do a basic search on the msrp of a new thrux. Douche bag fee ha classic.
 
People honestly think their upgrades are worth anything? The newer the bike the more worthless the upgrades are because there's a chance your buyer will be financing. No bank in the world is going to lend more than 120% (if you can even get that anymore) of value.

Now an old classic? Yeah, I could see a nice custom job (like a real cafe bike) being worth more than a beat stocker. But you can't really finance old shit so your buyers will be cash, meaning THEY determine what its worth to THEM. But if you're financing the bank determines what it's worth.

All real gearheads know it's usually better to part out. If you're too lazy to part out then you're going to eat your upgrades.

Also some guys I just feel sorry for.

They go to the Harley dealer and end up paying $14500 for their $10k bike after taxes/fees/upgrades, with nothing down, and then a year later they have to sell it because they lost their job and owe $13,500 on a bike that's worth like $7k NADA. The "I WANT IT NOW" culture we live can really bite people in the ass. Only shit I have financed is my mortgage. Otherwise I drive a POS and only use credit cards for work expenses.
 
So the dude flagged my post and emailed me this:


"Why do you care what someone is trying to charge? Are you the Craigslist economic advisor, protecting the innocent from getting "screwed?" You're not going to buy it so butt out. It's none of your business. This is a free market. Let the market decide what the correct price is. If it's too high, then no one will buy it. Keep your uninformed opinions to yourself."


I responded with this:


"You're correct; it is a free market, and I'm just trying to keep the market free of douche baggery. My right.

The market has decided the correct price, just look at other Thruxtons on Craigslist, KBB or NADA. I buy and sell motorcycles all the time so I hate seeing people try and take advantage of others enthusiasts.

As for me being uninformed; anyone familiar with something called Google and has access to a computer with even a hint of typing skills is informed enough to know you're a con artist.

Here's the deal, I'm going to re-post the same posting, maybe even add some Craigslist links to some good local Triumph deals to promote honest sellers, and you're not going to flag it. Because if you do I'll flag your bike every time you repost it. I don't have anything to lose, do you?

Your friend, Jacob"


Yeah, I'm not going to put that much effort into it but this sure has been fun!
 
I am with the seller, why do you care? Why waste energy on this? It doesn't effect you in any way.
 
You should create a new email address, pretend to be interested, meet up with him and beat his ass. Otherwise I hope you're not planning on wasting anymore of your time on this clown.
 
jdub said:
You should create a new email address, pretend to be interested, meet up with him and beat his ass. Otherwise I hope you're not planning on wasting anymore of your time on this clown.
Click to expand...

That is fucking retarded.

And ya, the seller is kidding himself with that price. Unless someone pays it. Than that's the buyers fault/problem.

This whole thread seems like a massive waste of time.
 
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/mcy/3202408808.html

If i were close it would be hard not to make an offer on this thing.
 
You guys need to do something on this site other than whine about craigslist
 
bradj said:
You guys need to do something on this site other than whine about craigslist
Click to expand...

There was a time when it all just revolved around some little witted sellers using the term "cafe racer" in more than just comical ways on everything whihc has two wheels and goes more than 10 kmph. Now it seems to have strayed more into a enforcing the unsung laws of the traders market, pointing out the current market value of certain bikes being crossly overshot or a deal to hard to pass on if you've got but a 10th of a cc of oil in your weins.

Just finished reading The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes for tonight, sorry. :D

Hell, just the YDS250's footrest could tell stories equal of what my grandpa could muster, it would make one sweet restore.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

DTT Light or Dark

  • DTT Light
    • www.jadusmotorcycleparts.com
    www.lostapostle.ca/
    www.sparckmoto.com

    Spread the Love

    Back
    Top Bottom