Author Topic: New (to me) bike perhaps?? (Read 13823 times)

Stormtruck2 · « **on:** March 31, 2015, 10:02:16 PM »

Just had a dealer call me about a trade he just took in. It is a Harley dealer, and I used to work with the owners son, who now works there with his father. The bike that was traded in I seen last year at the VFW. The owner had just bought it that day from Jimmy at Neds. I chatted with the owner and we traded numbers, I congratulated him on the purchase, and we parted after a couple of drinks. Yesterday he called me and told me he found a HD Black Rod at HD and he wanted to sell the 98 EV. When I first saw it, the odo showed 3,000 miles. It now has 3,700. Jimmy at Neds said it was sold by Ned to the original owner, and maintained by Ned's, and the mileage is accurate. I asked the gentleman what he wanted for it. He said what he paid for it last year, $5,000. I kindly told him no way would he ever get that for the bike, regardless of the low mileage. I told him he would be doing very well to get $3,500 for it. I suggested that he see what the dealer would give him for it, but to expect $1,000 to $2,000 in real money for it. Today the dealer called me, after getting my number from David, which I said he could give. The dealer offered it to me for $2,500, but the rear tire needs replaced. It is a 98 EV Black and Charcoal with 3,700 original miles. Damn, I wish money wasn't so tight right now. :'(

rocker59 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:11:08 PM »

Helluva deal. You should go pick it up, even if you don't intend to keep it.

cwiseman · « **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:12:12 PM »

I'll help with the purchase, I'll buy some patches! You shouldn't pass it up!

John Ulrich · « **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:13:34 PM »

Buy it and keep it at a friends house until you can slip into the garage. After a few weeks it'll blend right in and Lorraine will figure their just breeding. :wife:

Joliet Jim · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:17:15 PM »

I'll give you 500 for one of your Centauros to help you make room

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:21:46 PM »

You really *need* another bike..

rocker59 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:24:07 PM »

Buy it. Haul it to Cedar Vale.

Let's have a raffle!

I'll buy some tickets.

:BEER:

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:27:40 PM »

Quote from: rocker59 on March 31, 2015, 10:24:07 PM

Buy it. Haul it to Cedar Vale.

Let's have a raffle!

I'll buy some tickets.

:BEER:

I'm in for a hunnerd bux.. ;D :BEER:

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:29:44 PM »

Who or whom is going to ride it? you don't have time once you exercise the current fleet.

rocker59 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:34:28 PM »

At that price, I might be interested. If it's in good condition.

Michael D and Michael T could be twinkies!

:D

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:39:47 PM »

does it have the full HB saddle bag set up? too bad it's not a HD&M with like new miles.. George D. (oldest rider at whatever rally he goes to) has that same black EV w, over 70k..

EvanM · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:41:30 PM »

Quote from: Joliet Jim on March 31, 2015, 10:17:15 PM

I'll give you 500 for one of your Centauros to help you make room

I get first dibs on the black one!

Texas Turnip · « **Reply #12 on:** April 01, 2015, 07:02:16 AM »

The rims are almost worth that much. They had a recall on the rear rim. A very few had the spokes break until they put in a spacer and upgraded the rim.
I put over 1/4 million miles on '98 EV's. Put on a 4 gallon fuel cell and ride.

Tex

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #13 on:** April 01, 2015, 09:42:45 AM »

Quote from: EvanM on March 31, 2015, 10:41:30 PM

I get first dibs on the black one!

Hey, that was mine originally. And... it's not a black, itsa anthracite. ;D

Spuddy · « **Reply #14 on:** April 01, 2015, 03:00:14 PM »

Quote

a 98 EV Black and Charcoal with 3,700 original miles.

Great tug for a hack...

Joliet Jim · « **Reply #15 on:** April 02, 2015, 08:39:57 AM »

Quote from: EvanM on March 31, 2015, 10:41:30 PM

I get first dibs on the black one!

nuts i've already got a yellow one. though i could strip his for spare parts.

Joliet Jim · « **Reply #16 on:** April 02, 2015, 08:41:05 AM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on April 01, 2015, 09:42:45 AM

Hey, that was mine originally. And... it's not a black, itsa anthracite. ;D

ridden to church and back on sundays by an elderly gentleman. :)

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #17 on:** April 02, 2015, 09:24:02 AM »

Quote from: Joliet Jim on April 02, 2015, 08:41:05 AM

ridden to church and back on sundays by an elderly gentleman. :)

Well part of that's right.. ;D

normzone · « **Reply #18 on:** April 02, 2015, 12:56:20 PM »

Suggestions on the table include a WG auction and a rally raffle.

Can we do a WG raffle? I'd be in for a hundred.

rocker59 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 02, 2015, 01:04:39 PM »

Quote from: normzone on April 02, 2015, 12:56:20 PM

Suggestions on the table include a WG auction and a rally raffle.

Can we do a WG raffle? I'd be in for a hundred.

I don't think an "official" WildGuzzi raffle will be happening. The last one had some land mines courtesy of Uncle Sam.

Stormtruck2 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 03, 2015, 07:49:50 PM »

Well, I decided against picking up the bike. Sometimes it sucks being a responsible adult. :D That is the bad news, the good news? A member here has bought it and will be picking it up soon. I'll let the member reveal themselves when they wish. I inspected the bike today, and it is pristine to say the least. Sucked to make the adult decision and decline the purchase, but my balance sheet does look better because of it. ;D ::)

Lannis · « **Reply #21 on:** April 03, 2015, 07:59:23 PM »

Quote from: Stormtruck2 on April 03, 2015, 07:49:50 PM

Well, I decided against picking up the bike. Sometimes it sucks being a responsible adult. :D That is the bad news, the good news? A member here has bought it and will be picking it up soon. I'll let the member reveal themselves when they wish. I inspected the bike today, and it is pristine to say the least. Sucked to make the adult decision and decline the purchase, but my balance sheet does look better because of it. ;D ::)

You DO know that that balance sheet is going to be shredded and burned once you're gone, no matter what figures it has on it?

Although it's good to know that if you didn't get the bike, someone else will be enjoying it and we'll get to hear about it!

Lannis

Stormtruck2 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 03, 2015, 08:11:03 PM »

Lannis, very true, but while alive, life is better with a balance sheet with zero debt. I could have bought the bike, rode it and enjoyed it, or stuck to our rule of no unnecessary spending until totally debt free, hopefully in the next few years. It's not like I don't have A bike to ride. I do have access to a bike when ever I wish to ride. It did go to a Guzzi guy rather than on to flea bay and a sad demise.

Joliet Jim · « **Reply #23 on:** April 03, 2015, 10:50:47 PM »

So does that mean you won't sell me a Centauro for 500? Either one I could use for spares.

Lannis · « **Reply #24 on:** April 04, 2015, 09:06:57 AM »

Quote from: Stormtruck2 on April 03, 2015, 08:11:03 PM

Lannis, very true, but while alive, life is better with a balance sheet with zero debt. I could have bought the bike, rode it and enjoyed it, or stuck to our rule of no unnecessary spending until totally debt free, hopefully in the next few years.

Hey, don't mind me. The reason that I have advice to give is because I'M not using it ..... !

Lannis

Stormtruck2 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 04, 2015, 09:42:37 AM »

Quote from: Joliet Jim on April 03, 2015, 10:50:47 PM

So does that mean you won't sell me a Centauro for 500? Either one I could use for spares.

I still have five freshly printed $100 bills sitting here for your Centy. You just need to deliver it and pick up the cash. :D

Stormtruck2 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 04, 2015, 09:44:16 AM »

Quote from: Lannis on April 04, 2015, 09:06:57 AM

Hey, don't mind me. The reason that I have advice to give is because I'M not using it ..... !

Lannis

No wonder so many have free advice to give me. Or is supply and demand? There is much more supply than there is demand for free advice. :D

Lannis · « **Reply #27 on:** April 04, 2015, 02:42:47 PM »

Quote from: Stormtruck2 on April 04, 2015, 09:44:16 AM

No wonder so many have free advice to give me. Or is supply and demand? There is much more supply than there is demand for free advice. :D

Luckily, it's worth every penny you pay for it ... !

Lannis

rodekyll · « **Reply #28 on:** April 04, 2015, 03:28:11 PM »

The pitfalls in the other raffle were due to it being a 'charity'/non-profit/benefit event. The rules would be different if it was a for-profit thing that was taxable. Of course that would also mean different pitfalls. We cleared our raffle with luap before publicizing anything. You might ask him how he feels about this model. Be prepared with the possible pitfalls and solutions.

K250 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 04, 2015, 07:38:57 PM »

Today was a nice day for a drive to Iowa! Zoomed up there this morning, picked it up from a dealer who was a pleasure to work with, had lunch with Stormtruck2, and now a really nice Guzzi is in my garage! Thanks Stormtruck2 for posting about this motorcycle. I've wanted a Guzzi for years almost hard to believe one is in the garage now.....

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Author Topic: New (to me) bike perhaps?? (Read 13823 times)

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