Immaculate 1098 (Now sold) [Archive]

Her_C4

5th June 2008, 21:49

OK, Here we go (again).

My bike is for sale.

It is a beautiful bike in beautiful condition and it is for sale because I am unable to ride it at the moment due to an ongoing injury problem (from a bike accident).

I don't want to sell it, but equally I don't want it sitting in the garage taunting me either or when someone else could be enjoying it.

View the TRADEME ad here (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-159163025.htm)

Happy Viewing:crybaby:

yod

5th June 2008, 21:54

you expect someone to spend close to thirty thousand dollars without a test ride?

JimO

5th June 2008, 21:55

yumm...........

Her_C4

5th June 2008, 21:57

Sparky Bills

5th June 2008, 21:59

you expect someone to spend close to thirty thousand dollars without a test ride?

Yip.
You expect her to let random people ride her 30k bike?
A bike like this doesnt need a test ride. You either want it, or you dont.

yod

5th June 2008, 22:01

Yip.
You expect her to let random people ride her 30k bike?
A bike like this doesnt need a test ride. You either want it, or you dont.

did the bike shop let her test ride it?

Sparky Bills

5th June 2008, 22:09

did the bike shop let her test ride it?

Nope.
Noone test rides new bikes. Thats how they are still "new"...

yod

5th June 2008, 22:11

Nope.
Noone test rides new bikes. Thats how they are still "new"...

and thats why they have demos....thats how they "demonstrate"

but hey...it's her bike...her call

Sparky Bills

5th June 2008, 22:54

and thats why they have demos....thats how they "demonstrate"

but hey...it's her bike...her call

You dont have to demo a bike to want one. But I wont argue.
Id buy one this second if I had the money. WITHOUT test riding one.

Her_C4

10th June 2008, 17:57

Anyone?

I may need to sell it now as my car burst into flames last week and is now written off completely :crybaby: I guess 'Her_B4' has just changed to 'Her_..'! !

I'm so not going to 'go there' in regards to the insurance company and what they euphemistically call 'service'. :spanking::Pokey:

Anyway - bike still for sale :baby:

HungusMaximist

11th June 2008, 09:13

Can we have some action pics please? :msn-wink:

Her_C4

11th June 2008, 10:45

Can we have some action pics please? :msn-wink:

The bike or the car?? :doh:

If its the car you are referring to - I don't have any.

The story goes like this - the car needed a warrant so took it into the mechanics. As I went to pick it up he was on his way out in it having tuned the primary turbo (overboosting problem), but stopped and offered to check it out the following week when I was to take it back and get the cam belt done. :eek:

I suggested that he check it out while he was in it, and I would go and pay and wait the 5 minutes it would take for him to check that he had the settings correct.:niceone:

Sooooo - he didn't come back. :no: The workshop foreman came out to tell me that the car had caught fire and the firemen had arrived and were in the process of putting it out. :confused:

I stood there like a spare prick at a wedding wondering what the hell I was supposed to be doing next!!!:stupid:

They towed it (what was left of it) back to the mechanics and before the insurance company took it I bowled out to remove any personal belongings that were not burnt or sodden....

WHAT a mess. Thank goodness the mechanic wasn't hurt :msn-wink: and that I wasn't driving! My reactions are definitely not as good as they used to be these days:oi-grr:

007XX

11th June 2008, 10:52

Anyway - bike still for sale :baby:

Oh bugger, crap and poo...sorry to hear mate. I wish I had the $ and the legality to buy your gem, I know you would have looked after it.

Hope you get a bit more luck soon :hug:

Goblin

11th June 2008, 10:54

Wow! You sure have had a rough time of late. What with buying a 30k bike that you cant ride due to injury, then not being able to sell it, now your car catches fire.
Is the car insured?
Hope you luck improves real soon.
All the best with the sale.

Her_C4

11th June 2008, 11:21

Oh bugger, crap and poo...sorry to hear mate. I wish I had the $ and the legality to buy your gem, I know you would have looked after it.

Hope you get a bit more luck soon :hug:

I kinda wish you did too!! :scooter::clap: he he he - and thanks :sunny:

Is the car insured?
All the best with the sale.

Yes well - I thought so, but apparently the insurance company and I do not see eye to eye over 'replacement cost' despite me providing evidence of similar current car sales. They even had a 'pre fire' assessment done on it to judge the condition and said that it was 'fair'. Anyone who knows me knows that my vehicles are well looked after and that I tend to be a bit obsessive compulsive so I was pretty stunned to here that!! :gob:

To say that I am fairly irate about it all is a bit of an understatement. I have been insured with this company for over 30 years for all houses, contents and vehicles (but not the bikes!) and I guess I am a bit 'old school' and still expecting to receive things like 'value for money', repect as a client and that good ole 'service' factor.

Clearly in this case - there was absolutely no point at all in paying such a high premium for so long over so little return at the end.

nodrog

11th June 2008, 11:30

Her_C4

11th June 2008, 11:41

bummer, that sucks.

since you need a vehicle asap, are you interested in a straight swap for my van? its a 1991 ford spectron, 286000 ks, has been stripped out to carry bikes to the track, comes with assorted motorcycle stickers.

Oh Oh Oh Oh :hug: WHAT a deal!!!

err no thanks :wacko::whistle:

PS Is it the stickers that are holding it together?:dodge:

nodrog

11th June 2008, 11:45

.....PS Is it the stickers that are holding it together?:dodge:

no, the rust holds it together just fine, the stickers add horsepower, the power commader sticker must of added at least 10 just on its own.

p.s. its got electric windows if that helps sharpen the deal?

007XX

11th June 2008, 12:55

I kinda wish you did too!! :scooter::clap: he he he -

Oh tell me about it :drool:...

bummer, that sucks.

since you need a vehicle asap, are you interested in a straight swap for my van? its a 1991 ford spectron, 286000 ks, has been stripped out to carry bikes to the track, comes with assorted motorcycle stickers.

"...and with decorative (cum)stains...I mean eerrrrr, discolouration of paintwork in the back..." says he with a more than boyishly proud grin on his face! :whistle: :dodge:

nodrog

11th June 2008, 13:03

"...and with decorative (cum)stains...I mean eerrrrr, discolouration of paintwork in the back..." says he with a more than boyishly proud grin on his face! :whistle: :dodge:

i hope not, i brought it off old people :sick:

the only stains in the back are from leaky MV Agusta's and Kawasaki's :shit:

forkoil

11th June 2008, 13:09

i hope not, i brought it off old people :sick:
:shit:
and old people dont fuck .....

nodrog

11th June 2008, 13:21

and old people dont fuck .....

thats a relief

Her_C4

11th June 2008, 13:21

...and a little (BIG:2thumbsup) bike waits..........

Patch

13th June 2008, 05:48

and waits . . .

imdying

13th June 2008, 08:21

Wow, that really sucks. We should all give you $20 so you can buy a shitter to drive round in instead of having to sell that lovely ride :yes:

Her_C4

13th June 2008, 19:23

Wow, that really sucks. We should all give you $20 so you can buy a shitter to drive round in instead of having to sell that lovely ride :yes:

What a lovely thought!!! :hug:

I am pretty sure that the insurance will provide at least enough for a 'dunga' - Which I believe is a marginal step up from a 'shitter'?? :yes: :woohoo:

McJim

13th June 2008, 19:37

and old people dont fuck .....

That's not what he was getting at....they've been doing it longer so tend not to miss :rofl: (they're also past the stage where they require 'coitus interruptus' to avoid babies!):killingme:

flame

13th June 2008, 19:57

Ive been feeling 'lucky' all day :eek:
Ive just bought my lotto ticket
Ive got your bike on my shopping list....

is it Saturday night yet??...... and a little girl waits:weep:

flame

13th June 2008, 20:02

and thats why they have demos....thats how they "demonstrate"

but hey...it's her bike...her call

Dude....if you was looking to buy my bike....I'd want cash up front before I handed the keys over for a testride!!!

so would most people with private sales. Bike insurance is expensive enough for owners without paying the extra for every other strange Yob or YOD or whoever to go out joy riding on!

sorry bout all the bad luck C. things gotta make a good turn for you real soon eh. Best of luck with the sale hun!

yod

14th June 2008, 00:19

...I'd want cash up front

:laugh:

yeah...hi, i always carry $30,000 in my wallet.....

Her_C4

14th June 2008, 12:46

you expect someone to spend close to thirty thousand dollars without a test ride?

You ARE kidding right? If you don't have the money then why would you be interested in a bike like mine ($ wise) unless...

you were a tyre kicker (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1606626&postcount=3) and getting your jollies at other peoples expense?

If it were your pristine bike would you want this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1606852&postcount=28) to happen??

And to answer your question - for this particular bike, on this particular occaision - YES.

FWIW - and as alluded to in a previous thread, I never test rode it either and in the wee rides where I have managed to get out on it - I have not been disappointed :scooter::wari::love:

Her_C4

14th June 2008, 12:50

Dude....if you was looking to buy my bike....I'd want cash up front before I handed the keys over for a testride!!!

so would most people with private sales. Bike insurance is expensive enough for owners without paying the extra for every other strange Yob or YOD or whoever to go out joy riding on!

Good to see I am not the only one:yes:

:laugh:

yeah...hi, i always carry $30,000 in my wallet.....

See my post above (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1606884&postcount=31):crazy:

Goblin

14th June 2008, 14:02

You ARE kidding right? If you don't have the money then why would you be interested in a bike like mine ($ wise) unless...

FWIW - and as alluded to in a previous thread, I never test rode it either and in the wee rides where I have managed to get out on it - I have not been disappointed :scooter::wari::love:Even if one did have the money, one might get stuck in the same situation you're in. If one was able to test ride the bike first, one would know if one's previous injuries were going to cause pain whilst riding said bike, perhaps resulting in not purchasing said bike and not having to sell an expensive bike without allowing test rides.

FWIW not everyone thrashes a bike they are interested in buying. I have recently test ridden a number of bikes and never felt the need to "thrash" them or try and get top speed out of them. I found the BMW FX800 to be a great bike without having to redline it let alone break any speed limits. Sure, there are tyre-kickers out there but they're pretty easy to spot.

And...I bought my bike without test riding it. First ride on it was from Auckland to Rotorua at night in the pissing rain. :msn-wink:

Her_C4

14th June 2008, 14:20

Even if one did have the money, one might get stuck in the same situation you're in. If one was able to test ride the bike first, one would know if one's previous injuries were going to cause pain whilst riding said bike, perhaps resulting in not purchasing said bike and not having to sell an expensive bike without allowing test rides.

huh?? gollllly, no need to snipe mate. :girlfight: I (and my Doctors) had expected that it would heal within 6 months or so... and it is healing - just veery slowly (the accident was over a year ago).

I am more than happy to agree that I made a mistake in buying it on the assumption that I would be on it pretty quickly - the opportunity arose, I had the money and I took it. But that is my personal issue - not KB's (or yours for that matter?) surely?

Don't see any need for you to repeat the thrust of your snipes on previous threads re: this? Each to their own - live and let live and all that. :hug:

Its not about me (the thread) it about selling a beautiful bike - albeit regretfully. :calm: :2thumbsup

yod

14th June 2008, 15:18

You ARE kidding right? If you don't have the money then why would you be interested in a bike like mine ($ wise) unless...

you were a tyre kicker (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1606626&postcount=3) and getting your jollies at other peoples expense?

If it were your pristine bike would you want this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1606852&postcount=28) to happen??

And to answer your question - for this particular bike, on this particular occaision - YES.

FWIW - and as alluded to in a previous thread, I never test rode it either and in the wee rides where I have managed to get out on it - I have not been disappointed :scooter::wari::love:

no im not kidding - im not talking about whether a prospective buyer HAS the money

im talking about turning up with $30k IN HAND just so you can test ride a bike, that's ridiculous

i dont spend that kind of money on anything without knowing what im getting

Her_C4

14th June 2008, 15:51

no im not kidding - im not talking about whether a prospective buyer HAS the money

im talking about turning up with $30k IN HAND just so you can test ride a bike, that's ridiculous

i dont spend that kind of money on anything without knowing what im getting

Fairy 'nuff - so why are you posting in MY thread in 'On-line Trading' about selling MY bike if you have no intention of spending $30 without test riding, when I have made it perfectly clear that will be NO test rides? 'Biker Ravings' or some other thread may be more appropriate for airing your feelings on this matter?

NEEEXT!!!! :niceone:

yod

14th June 2008, 16:15

Fairy 'nuff - so why are you posting in MY thread in 'On-line Trading' about selling MY bike if you have no intention of spending $30 without test riding, when I have made it perfectly clear that will be NO test rides? 'Biker Ravings' or some other thread may be more appropriate for airing your feelings on this matter?

NEEEXT!!!! :niceone:

yeah how silly, asking a question in a public forum

Goblin

14th June 2008, 19:10

huh?? gollllly, no need to snipe mate. :girlfight:.....

I am more than happy to agree that I made a mistake in buying it on the assumption that I would be on it pretty quickly - the opportunity arose, I had the money and I took it. But that is my personal issue - not KB's (or yours for that matter?) surely?

Don't see any need for you to repeat the thrust of your snipes on previous threads re: this? Each to their own - live and let live and all that. :hug:

Its not about me (the thread) it about selling a beautiful bike - albeit regretfully. :calm: :2thumbsupYeah, sorry bout that. Didn't mean to ruin your thread. I can see how money and the image of wealth can blind some people. A fool and his money are easily parted and all that eh. If I win lotto I'll front up with the cash just for a test ride.
Like I said earlier...good luck with the sale. I mean that sincerely.:yes: And good on the lucky bugga who does buy your sweet ride. :love:

Her_C4

27th June 2008, 08:52

Still for sale folks - price dropped :shit:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-159163025.htm

nodrog

27th June 2008, 09:06

my offer of a straight swap for my van still stands, hell i'll even let you test drive it first <_<

boomer

27th June 2008, 10:28

Yeah, sorry bout that. Didn't mean to ruin your thread. I can see how money and the image of wealth can blind some people. A fool and his money are easily parted and all that eh. If I win lotto I'll front up with the cash just for a test ride.

lollies... Tom Beringer could learn a thing or two from you Kel....:wari:

will you take 24k for it?

Her_C4

21st November 2008, 12:12

My bike is now SOLD and is someone elses pride and joy - anyone got a shitter I can buy - until the Ducati Streetfighter comes out to NZ?? :done::Punk::shit::love::jerry:

nodrog

21st November 2008, 12:16

.....anyone got a shitter I can ride until the Ducati Streetfighter comes out ....

what! you just sold one and now you want to borrow one? :Pokey:

Her_C4

21st November 2008, 12:19

what! you just sold one and now you want to borrow one? :Pokey:

Oooops - post amended:wari: :done::soon:

Taz

21st November 2008, 13:15

Her_B4 - You're not riding mine without cash up front :lol:

Her_C4

21st November 2008, 16:07

ha ha ha - you guys just don't get it :eek5::oi-grr::hug:

scuzeme

21st November 2008, 17:12

You dont have to demo a bike to want one. But I wont argue.
Id buy one this second if I had the money. WITHOUT test riding one.

Here here i never asked for a test ride i wasnt offered one i just cashed up and rode it home, if your spending 30k to 40k on a factory bike youve probably already made your decision anyway.

Good on ya Chrissie you must ahve mixed feelings about the sale.

Her_C4

21st November 2008, 18:13

Here here i never asked for a test ride i wasnt offered one i just cashed up and rode it home, if your spending 30k to 40k on a factory bike youve probably already made your decision anyway.

Good on ya Chrissie you must ahve mixed feelings about the sale.

Cheers Scuze,

I didn't ask for a test ride when I bought it either - and despite the naysayers negativity in this thread (and others), the new buyer deposited the full purchase price in my bank account without even seeing the bike let alone taking it for a test ride.:whistle:

Mixed feelings is an understatement :(

It obviously was not meant to be and the good news is that it will not be taunting me in the mornings any more :whistle:

Further good news is that I can now buy a new bike with a more relaxed leg position (Harley?) :2thumbsup:dodge::lol: and get the hell back out on the road.

The bad news is that today I just found out the seat height of the new Ducati streetfighter. Regretfully, it is out of my reach physically. At 840mm it is 20mm higher than the 1098 which had to be drastically lowered and new boots made to touch the ground. That extra 20mm has totally killed that idea - BUGGA :argh:

et al

21st November 2008, 19:05

Bugger - the Streetfighter seat height would be no good for me either. Pleased to hear you finally sold the 1098.

Her_C4

21st November 2008, 19:56

Bugger - the Streetfighter seat height would be no good for me either. Pleased to hear you finally sold the 1098.

Yeah pretty disappointing. My bike boots are borderline 'overkill' now - but that extra height is going to knock a few people out. Each model seems to be getting higher (since the 748?) it appears?!

and yes - thanks :cool: I guess everything has a buyer, you just need to wait for them.

flame

23rd November 2008, 09:39

Her_C4

23rd November 2008, 11:31

Good for you Chrissie, I know that must have been a really sad day watching her go. There WILL be another though so keep smiling hun.

But I reckon you should go test ride a Night Rod Special! HAWTTTTTT!! or what about a buell???? Fun bikes!!

Thanks Doll:hug:, I felt a bit like Mr Potato Man (grain waves ad?) watching it ride off down the road. Neat guy bought it so I know he will be looked after.

Night Rod Special? Hell yeah - bring it on, kinda whole different sex on wheels if you get what I mean.... watch this space ;):whistle: