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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: ozarquebus on July 24, 2021, 04:45:24 PM

Title: Peculiar California 1400 in MO
Post by: ozarquebus on July 24, 2021, 04:45:24 PM
Someone here posted they were looking for one.

4400 mi $6200

Looks normal to me, but located in Peculiar, MO


(https://i.ibb.co/b3d7FtX/217836972-10166064283860599-847001725488947161-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/b3d7FtX)


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/288386573030163/
Title: Re: Peculiar California 1400 in MO
Post by: Texas Turnip on July 24, 2021, 08:48:21 PM
The numbers seem odd to me. The Guzzi is 7 years old with three owners and only 4400 miles. Why didn't any of the owners want to ride the bike, at least a little?

Tex
Title: Re: Peculiar California 1400 in MO
Post by: guzzisteve on July 24, 2021, 09:02:17 PM
Maybe it's a BAD one.
Title: Re: Peculiar California 1400 in MO
Post by: Kiwi Dave on July 25, 2021, 01:18:40 AM
Simple!  Buyer beware.
Title: Re: Peculiar California 1400 in MO
Post by: twowheeladdict on July 25, 2021, 08:00:18 AM
It is not uncommon to find Wranglers and Miatas for sale that get a new owner every year or two. 

With motorcycles, many like the idea, or rode one while in college, so they buy a bike, get scared, or have more money than time. When you talk with dealers they will say they have a number of customers who trade bikes every year.  People looking for that nirvana bike that doesn't exist. 

Title: Re: Peculiar California 1400 in MO
Post by: ozarquebus on July 25, 2021, 09:43:20 AM
 It sure is pretty.
How would one determine if it was a ticking time bomb without buying it?
Title: Re: Peculiar California 1400 in MO
Post by: twowheeladdict on July 25, 2021, 03:23:59 PM
Quote from: ozarquebus on July 25, 2021, 09:43:20 AM
It sure is pretty.
How would one determine if it was a ticking time bomb without buying it?

When I buy a used bike that the owner doesn't know much about, or has had several owners, and there are not service records, I will do a thorough inspection, test ride, and ask very pointed questions that force the seller to lie if they don't want to reveal something.  If I want the bike, but have some reservations, my offer will reflect that.