What is up with Craigslist?

[maureen]

I love craigslist! It is a daily source of pure entertainment! I must say though, I have gotten a few steals...the KLR600 that I ride every day is a $300 CL special 

[mrbones]

Dang, that was a good deal. 4 out of the 6 bikes I now own were bought on there, too. The other 2 were ebay.

[maureen]

Yes, it sure was. Carb cleaning, fuel petcock, new chain and sprockets and it was road worthy! It's about time for a new set of tires though! Especially since I am hoping to get out on some forest roads this weekend.

Heh, my craigslist story for the day: I have an ad for a bike up on the Tampa Bay site and I got a phone call last night from a prospective buyer. We go through the 22 questions of x, y, z and well, the conversation leads to us arranging for me to pick up a truck that he wants to *give* me! 97 Chevy, blown head gasket. He's sent me photos, has the title in hand and sees it as me doing him a favor. (It's been sitting for months because he doesn't have the time or $$) Yes sirrie!  I'm going down with a car hauler tomorrow night, we'll see what this turns into!

[dt]

Heh, my craigslist story for the day: I have an ad for a bike up on the Tampa Bay site and I got a phone call last night from a prospective buyer. We go through the 22 questions of x, y, z and well, the conversation leads to us arranging for me to pick up a truck that he wants to *give* me! 97 Chevy, blown head gasket. He's sent me photos, has the title in hand and sees it as me doing him a favor. (It's been sitting for months because he doesn't have the time or $$) Yes sirrie!  I'm going down with a car hauler tomorrow night, we'll see what this turns into!

M, what came of this? Did you get yourself a dirt bike hauler?

[maureen]

Didn't end up happening! First guy in line to buy the bike came through--this truck guy was second--so, he was all in a fit when he got that news and wouldn't reply anymore!

Heh, my craigslist story for the day: I have an ad for a bike up on the Tampa Bay site and I got a phone call last night from a prospective buyer. We go through the 22 questions of x, y, z and well, the conversation leads to us arranging for me to pick up a truck that he wants to *give* me! 97 Chevy, blown head gasket. He's sent me photos, has the title in hand and sees it as me doing him a favor. (It's been sitting for months because he doesn't have the time or $$) Yes sirrie!  I'm going down with a car hauler tomorrow night, we'll see what this turns into!

M, what came of this? Did you get yourself a dirt bike hauler?

[dt]

I have no doubt other deals will come along. Same with the bikes.   

[dt]

I’m betting he’s buying up to a 530. Hope I'm thrashing around the forests at 73. You go pops! 
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2003 KTM 200EXC Dirt Bike - $2750 (oldsmar,fl)
Date: 2010-03-17, 6:19PM EDT
Reply to: see below

2003 200EXC Dirt Bike, great shape, needs nothing, low hours, ridden by 73 yr old, $1500 in extras (K-Style Hubs and wheel sets, Apllied triple clamps, Fat Bars, Bark Busters). $2750 OBO or trade.
Location: oldsmar, fl
It’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/mcy/1648878889.html
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[dt]

WTF 


1998 gangster style Harley Davidson Sportster 1200cc $4,700.00 - $4700 (tempe)
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Date: 2010-07-22, 4:01PM
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One of a kind Harley Davidson Sportster 1998 carb with big sucker. 1200cc with crane ignition. This is a stage five wiring harness, it's based on the kiss rule *keep it simple stupid*. This bike is fast and determined very comfortable and very attractive. No free rides, cash only, reasonable offers accepted. Paint is orange and black, low profile bike, lots of aftermarket and custom parts.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mcy/1857813107.html

[Croz]

What the F is that?

What is up with that gas tank?

And nice job screwing up the perspective on all the pictures. That's a mess.

[dt]

What is up with that gas tank?

 


Edit: I just noticed that it doesn't have tail or signal lights. Maybe they don't need those in AZ.

[bagobones]

Look how this ad ends. Pretty funny.  

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/1855374816.html

TWO!!! CB550 Basket cases - $1650 (Evanston)

Date: 2010-07-21, 1:36PM CDT
Reply to: sale-fj3y3-1855374816@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

Take it ALL, for $1650 or Best REASONABLE Offer. Would rather not separate, but willing to consider offers for bits and pieces.

Kid's unloved and unstarted projects. I don't know squat about what's here other than it's all for Honda CB550, and has taken over my workshop. Need the space and the kid has moved onto another project bike. Good projects for someone just getting into bike repair or wanting to tinker with cafe racers, etc.

2 Complete Honda CB550 Basket cases: 2 bare frames, plus 1 mostly complete bike, (only one title though), 2 engines, about 10 carbs, seats, 2 tanks, front forks, 2 mounted tires, 2 unmounted (all have decent tread and NOT dry rotted) there's enough to build 1 working bike and 95% of a second. Motors turn free and have good compression. Tanks are clean inside, but dusty and dirty from storage.

Frames will fit a 550 to 750.

Take it ALL, should fit in 1 pickup truck load for $1650 or Best REASONABLE Offer. Would rather not separate, but willing to consider offers for bits and pieces.

CASH ONLY, NO CHECKS and ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT SHIP.

By the way... I don't give a flying rat's ass if YOU think it's only worth scrap or whatever. It's a GODDAMN PROJECT FER CRISSAKES!!! Get over yourself and either MAKE AN OFFER or STFU. If I wanted your opinion, I'd beat it out of you with a stick.

And thanks for looking

Location: Evanston
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
   
PostingID: 1855374816
http://images.craigslist.org/3n13of3pf5Y15P15S2a7la084b3f7b2d61b38.jpg

[dt]

^^lol...

[mrbones]

That sh*t is probably worth a couple hundred bucks. Maybe I'll email him what I think.....ha ha.

[Croz]

In my never ending quest for a new bike, I found a couple of great ads.

Which daily ride is he getting rid of before moving to Europe?
http://sarasota.craigslist.org/mcy/1880300719.html

And what exactly is 'focus' anyway?
http://orlando.craigslist.org/mcy/1941108368.html