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Convert trike or restored bike how to sell
« on: November 08, 2018, 07:39:14 PM »
I am thinking of selling my convert frame up restoration but I don"t know if I should sell it as a trike or two wheel motor cycle.Any ideas?




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Re: Convert trike or restored bike how to sell
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2018, 07:42:07 PM »
After all that work?

I'd Advertise it as a trike and see if you get any bites, use a lot of pics!

But it sure looks like it would be a pretty Convert if you put it back that way.
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Re: Convert trike or restored bike how to sell
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2018, 07:44:27 PM »
That trike is cool  :thumb: I don't like the Bombardier three wheel thing but the clean contrast of the stainless front enclosure and fenders is great,


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Re: Convert trike or restored bike how to sell
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2018, 07:53:00 PM »
Yes the red color really is nice. My other one is black.I hate in a way to sell it, but I don't like clutter in my shop and my balance issue is not getting better.No matter what it sells for I'll make 2cents per hour, lol

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Re: Convert trike or restored bike how to sell
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Re: Convert trike or restored bike how to sell
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2018, 10:02:39 PM »
What price would you ask including the original front end?  I forgot your location. (Mild interest)
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Re: Convert trike or restored bike how to sell
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2018, 10:14:03 PM »
Looks better than showroom in the picture. Keep it 2 wheel. JMO

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Re: Convert trike or restored bike how to sell
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2018, 10:24:55 PM »
What price would you ask including the original front end?  I forgot your location. (Mild interest)
I am way down south in New Orleans.I have no idea of what I could get for it.I know Guzzistas are known for frugality.

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Re: Convert trike or restored bike how to sell
« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2018, 10:53:38 AM »
If you sold it with both front ends, that should fetch a premium.  The new owner could run it with whichever configuration fits the need.  Sort of a "convertible".
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Re: Convert trike or restored bike how to sell
« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2018, 01:18:52 PM »
Thats sort of what I was thinking. I saw a sign once where a woman was selling rabbits on the side of the road. It said "rabbits for sale. pets or meat". :laugh:

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Re: Convert trike or restored bike how to sell
« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2018, 03:26:21 PM »
Any one have an opinion of a selling price for the two wheeled version convert? 10000 miles and engine out restoration and nos gas tank?I know I put too much into it.

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Re: Convert trike or restored bike how to sell
« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2018, 04:03:08 PM »
Guzzi's are easy to buy but hard to sell.
Thats my take on selling one of mine every 20 years or so.
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Re: Convert trike or restored bike how to sell
« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2018, 07:42:28 PM »
Guzzi's are easy to buy but hard to sell.
Thats my take on selling one of mine every 20 years or so.
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Good observation.I find that most of my bikes have been like that.

 

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