Almost got it

[ital916]

After saving for ages and biding my time for one to come up, I finally saw a honda fury for a decent price and in good nick come up at amps. Went and had a look at it yesterday, test rode it, sweet, love it, went back today to put a holding deposit on it and lo and fucking behold, it has a sold sticker on it. Some cunt has put a hold on it before me...damn it.
Merry fucking christmas, but it's alright, I'l just shop around for another well priced fury on the market....wait, damn I forgot were in NZ, where finding a decently priced bike like that without having 30000 people fighting over it because it is one of three for sale is impossible.

I envy those overseas market, almost makes me want to just import a bike.

I hate it when stuff like this happens, now I'll be a right grumpy tosser for the rest of today.

Anyone else have stories of being pipped at the post buying a bike.

I would love a harley, but they are priced too high, stupidly high.

[Maha]

What if his finance doesn't happen?...have you spoke to the salesman about that scenario?

[jim.cox]

Anyone else have stories of being pipped at the post buying a bike.

In North Dunedin, late in 1980's

Took a Ducati Pantah out for a test ride. Went to bank to arrange finance.

Back to the shop the next day - and it had burned down.

[ital916]

What if his finance doesn't happen?...have you spoke to the salesman about that scenario?

Yeah, there is another guy lined up after him haha. It's all good, I put my name down as third in line. Oh well. That's life I guess.

[Gremlin]

I pipped somebody else to a purchase a few weeks ago... haha, apparently he wasn't happy and insisted he be able to buy instead.

Twas funny and I was relieved I won :woohoo: (and I paid less than sticker while he was insisting he buy and pay more than sticker)

[mulletman]

Yeah i guess.. in 07 i was wanting a black GSX1400 all cashed ready to buy, called into local Suzy shop - nup sorry, didnt even offer to look for me. So went home on the net and started ringing around, started local (canty) then every dealer in the SI nuttin fark, so started in NI in welly then zig zagged up NI , everytime 'sorry we just sold it try blah blah', starting to get anxious that i wasnt
going to get one ,running out of Suzy dealers till i got to holeshot they had 1 left , i got it ! :woohoo:

[pritch]

I pipped somebody else to a purchase a few weeks ago...

You've already got two bikes, you getting greedy?

Wotdja buy?

[Road kill]

Jail house autos in Hamilton "1975" had a Trophy I really wanted.

Spoke to the guy that owned the shop,,,,got taken for a ride on the back:o

Two days later I came back with the bucks and it had been stolen by some up standing dude he did let ride it for himself.

The thief turned out to be "chook" from the outcasts,,,,a real bright guy was ole chook.

Anyway it saved me the pain of getting ripped off I guess.

[zique]

Not a bike but a car this year.
Saw a manual starlet on trademe I really wanted in Welly..also found out the engine was just rebuilt before trade-in.Which the dealer did not know.Anyway I called up the dealer saying I was going to buy it on my first day off.Booked my flight tickets for early next day,arranged accomodation then that night,I had a funny feeling just as we were getting ready to leave.Called the dealer who said the car just sold....grr!!

[tigertim20]

have been beaten to it once or twice by mixing up auction end times to discover later some cunt beat me by a buck!

[BigOne]

Yeah i guess.. in 07 i was wanting a black GSX1400 all cashed ready to buy, called into local Suzy shop - nup sorry, didnt even offer to look for me. So went home on the net and started ringing around, started local (canty) then every dealer in the SI nuttin fark, so started in NI in welly then zig zagged up NI , everytime 'sorry we just sold it try blah blah', starting to get anxious that i wasnt
going to get one ,running out of Suzy dealers till i got to holeshot they had 1 left , i got it ! :woohoo:

until the camper van..............

[hellokitty]

After saving for ages and biding my time for one to come up, I finally saw a honda fury for a decent price and in good nick come up at amps. Went and had a look at it yesterday, test rode it, sweet, love it, went back today to put a holding deposit on it and lo and fucking behold, it has a sold sticker on it. Some cunt has put a hold on it before me...damn it.


I would love a harley, but they are priced too high, stupidly high.

Have you ridden a Fury? You may be disappointed. I know I was when I rode one and my husband was never really happy with his.
He was looking at a Harley and the Fury, and decided on the Fury. We ended up trading the Fury back and getting the Harley he had originally wanted, and losing thousands in the process.

[ital916]

Have you ridden a Fury? You may be disappointed. I know I was when I rode one and my husband was never really happy with his.
He was looking at a Harley and the Fury, and decided on the Fury. We ended up trading the Fury back and getting the Harley he had originally wanted, and losing thousands in the process.

Yeah, I have, ridden it a few times now. They were released way too expensive, the price this one was for with the pipes and extras is what it should have retailed at, leaving enough in the wallet to add personal modifications.

Oh well, that's life. I'm looking at some other bikes today, going to check out some victory's and then some kawasaki full dress cruisers, there is jack all on the market at the moment. :mad:

[hellokitty]

Cyclespot Honda in Barrys Pt Rd has a fury with the nice pipes.....
There are some amazing extras you can get for these bikes in America, a huge range of blingy bits!
Just realised it is my husbands old Fury!

[bluebird]

Why a Fury? there are so many better bikes out there.

[pritch]

Why a Fury? there are so many better bikes out there.

Better for whom? Whatever turns your crank...

[imdying]

Why a Fury? there are so many better bikes out there.Says the man riding a 300kg no ground clearance badly made shit heap?

I'm curious... do you think the way I say "Your choice of bike is stupid" is more or less insulting than the way you do it?

[actungbaby]

After saving for ages and biding my time for one to come up, I finally saw a honda fury for a decent price and in good nick come up at amps. Went and had a look at it yesterday, test rode it, sweet, love it, went back today to put a holding deposit on it and lo and fucking behold, it has a sold sticker on it. Some cunt has put a hold on it before me...damn it.
Merry fucking christmas, but it's alright, I'l just shop around for another well priced fury on the market....wait, damn I forgot were in NZ, where finding a decently priced bike like that without having 30000 people fighting over it because it is one of three for sale is impossible.

I envy those overseas market, almost makes me want to just import a bike.

I hate it when stuff like this happens, now I'll be a right grumpy tosser for the rest of today.


Anyone else have stories of being pipped at the post buying a bike.

I would love a harley, but they are priced too high, stupidly high.

me too am fater cbr 900 rr 1992 modle missed out on two on trademe with seconds to go damm internet timed out aghhh, anyone on here want to swap for 1992 vfr 750 hehe

[actungbaby]

In North Dunedin, late in 1980's

Took a Ducati Pantah out for a test ride. Went to bank to arrange finance.

Back to the shop the next day - and it had burned down.

damm thats got take the award gezz i surpose doesint bear thinking about motlen aloy

[caspernz]

Says the man riding a 300kg no ground clearance badly made shit heap?

I'm curious... do you think the way I say "Your choice of bike is stupid" is more or less insulting than the way you do it?

You said what I merely thought...:2thumbsup

[actungbaby]

Not a bike but a car this year.
Saw a manual starlet on trademe I really wanted in Welly..also found out the engine was just rebuilt before trade-in.Which the dealer did not know.Anyway I called up the dealer saying I was going to buy it on my first day off.Booked my flight tickets for early next day,arranged accomodation then that night,I had a funny feeling just as we were getting ready to leave.Called the dealer who said the car just sold....grr!!

yes me to saw mazda demio nice colour makes the dfirrence right then rang was good price, had call the next morning . and it just gone aggghh only had 2,500 to spend ended up with honda integra 2 weeks later was one on tradme me for 2.500 aghhhh

[ital916]

Says the man riding a 300kg no ground clearance badly made shit heap?

I'm curious... do you think the way I say "Your choice of bike is stupid" is more or less insulting than the way you do it?

Aw c'mon now, the m109 isn't that bad, I quite liked it when I rode one, wide bike though, hurt the loins with it's width. :sweatdrop

[GrayWolf]

Aw c'mon now, the m109 isn't that bad, I quite liked it when I rode one, wide bike though, hurt the loins with it's width. :sweatdrop

Mate
seriously, if you like the Fury, but also liked the M109... go and see Mossy or get a test ride on an MT-01, if you like big twins, this WILL tick the boxes.

[ital916]

Mate
seriously, if you like the Fury, but also liked the M109... go and see Mossy or get a test ride on an MT-01, if you like big twins, this WILL tick the boxes.

Haha funnily enough, I went and test rode a 2011 vn1700 voyager and fell in love with it. Currently in my garage on a weekend test ride, which if I have my way will most likely end up a permanent test ride haha. I don't own a car so am loving the luggage capacity and the ability to carry a passenger in comfort is good too. Never thought it but looks like I'm a full dress tourer kinda guy. Have to admit rocking the radio on the motorwat was fun!

[neels]

Have to say I'm the guy that usually sneaks under other people that can't make a fucking decision and buys what they were still postulating about.

Last buy was for $50 more than the highest bid on trademe, won't enter a bidding war but will take your stupidly cheap offer.

If you want it decide then and there and tell them, you snooze you lose.

[GrayWolf]

Haha funnily enough, I went and test rode a 2011 vn1700 voyager and fell in love with it. Currently in my garage on a weekend test ride, which if I have my way will most likely end up a permanent test ride haha. I don't own a car so am loving the luggage capacity and the ability to carry a passenger in comfort is good too. Never thought it but looks like I'm a full dress tourer kinda guy. Have to admit rocking the radio on the motorwat was fun!

I had a VN1500C BUBF (butt ugly but fast) they only ever needed the 4 speed box. I think the 5 speed one 'ruined' the feel... Loved the motor!! Just sadly I traded a Guzzi 1100 California for it... (long term girlfriend) didnt like the 'hard' suspension, so the VN came into my life.....
shit handling in comparison to the Guzzi! Did I say great motor??

[clonak]

Up untill recently been looking for a new bike. Sitting on trademe for hours at a time looking for that perfect bike, 400-600. Found one that looked pretty sweet, rang up and arraged to view in the weekend. Five minutes late someone has clicked the buy now. Ring up about another bike, theres a guy there looking at it, pretty much set on buying it. waiting waiting and then theres another one pops up, make the call, just sold, 10 minutes ago.
Almost felt like giving up on a new bike. But persistants pays off. Alot of frustration though, all the good bikes seemed to be in Christchuch.

[Road kill]

There was a blue Fury at Botany honda this afternoon.

Give em' a ring.

[shafty]

I know they get slagged but really like the look of the Fury. Saw one on tour recently in Raglan and the after arket pipes sounded grouse.

Then again, theres always a http://www.cycleworld.com/olgallery/80757/80824

Man I need to win Lotto

[mossy1200]

Mate
seriously, if you like the Fury, but also liked the M109... go and see Mossy or get a test ride on an MT-01, if you like big twins, this WILL tick the boxes.

But hurry on the 5th of Jan it will belong to Motorad.

12,500 cash before then and its sold.