Optimistic sellers

**BuzzardNZ** · 30th March 2016, 15:42

Originally Posted by OddDuck

Must've changed the price, it's $1800. Downright reasonable if you're going to use it as the base for a cafe racer.

Interesting line in vehicles behind it.

Buy now = $4,500

**Katman** · 30th March 2016, 15:58

I don't really see what's so optimistic about $4500. Remember, it's the buy now - buy nows will always be on the upper limit.

If someone really wants one of that model it's not like they have 20 to choose from.

**pritch** · 30th March 2016, 16:28

Originally Posted by awayatc

A couple of 600 sportsbikes tried to pass me a while ago on lost highway between whangomomona and tunnel....

That used to be my favourite part of the road back when the Kaito Cafe was operating.

**wind_glider** · 30th March 2016, 18:01

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1060453841.htm

I have nothing against this guy and the R1 he's trying to sell for $9500 or near offer.

What I find annoying is when people say "no test rides" in the end or "if you want to know how it feels like to be on one of these go to the dealership because I don't want you riding my bike" and other shit like that.

Thing is, dealerships are dealerships because they got a business to run and will more than likely keep their products (bikes in our case) up to scratch and certain standard/quality.

Now why would the bike you are selling be exactly the same as the bike someone else is selling? Doesn't matter if it's the same style or model it's two separate motorbikes.

What I find optimistic about these sellers is they expect someone to buy their bike without ever riding and feeling the bike itself to see if anything is out of the norm.

For me, if I do not test ride a bike then I'm not buying it. Simple as that.

What are everyone's thoughts?

**Katman** · 30th March 2016, 18:05

Originally Posted by wind_glider

For me, if I do not test ride a bike then I'm not buying it. Simple as that.

What are everyone's thoughts?

Don't buy it then.

Simple as that.

**Mike.Gayner** · 30th March 2016, 18:15

Originally Posted by wind_glider

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1060453841.htm

I have nothing against this guy and the R1 he's trying to sell for $9500 or near offer.

What I find annoying is when people say "no test rides" in the end or "if you want to know how it feels like to be on one of these go to the dealership because I don't want you riding my bike" and other shit like that.

Totally agree. I don't understand the mentality at all, and would always obviously let an interested party ride a bike I was selling. And I don't see any reason why not - the probability of a crash is low, you're typically insured for other riders, and the other party would be liable for excess/damage anyway (though yes I understand it could be difficult getting blood from some stones).

**Autech** · 30th March 2016, 18:32

Originally Posted by Mike.Gayner

Totally agree. I don't understand the mentality at all, and would always obviously let an interested party ride a bike I was selling. And I don't see any reason why not - the probability of a crash is low, you're typically insured for other riders, and the other party would be liable for excess/damage anyway (though yes I understand it could be difficult getting blood from some stones).

Guy turns up in a brand new ford ute to look at my VFR. Here are my keys bro!

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**Drew** · 30th March 2016, 18:32

Don't buy a bike you can't test ride then. Plenty of people will.

I don't understand why it's a problem for anyone.

**Mike.Gayner** · 30th March 2016, 18:38

Originally Posted by Drew

Don't buy a bike you can't test ride then. Plenty of people will.

I don't understand why it's a problem for anyone.

You don't understand because you're not very smart. There are probably a lot of things you don't understand.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 30th March 2016, 18:40

Originally Posted by Drew

Don't buy a bike you can't test ride then. Plenty of people will.

I don't understand why it's a problem for anyone.

Yep. I've bought a shitload of bikes I couldn't test ride first. Never had a prob with any of 'em.

**Drew** · 30th March 2016, 18:41

Originally Posted by Mike.Gayner

You don't understand because you're not very smart. There are probably a lot of things you don't understand.

Hilarious. Not a strong argument though.

**Grumph** · 30th March 2016, 18:42

Originally Posted by Drew

Don't buy a bike you can't test ride then. Plenty of people will.

I don't understand why it's a problem for anyone.

I do, some people can't see or hear what's in front of them.

**Mike.Gayner** · 30th March 2016, 18:43

I've bought bikes I haven't test ridden too. The question isn't whether/why people are prepared to buy bikes without test-riding them. The point is these sellers who think their bike is such hot shit that no one ought to be entitled to consider riding such a machine. It's obnoxious and stupid. Like some people on KB, eh Drew?

**Autech** · 30th March 2016, 18:48

Originally Posted by Mike.Gayner

I've bought bikes I haven't test ridden too. The question isn't whether/why people are prepared to buy bikes without test-riding them. The point is these sellers who think their bike is such hot shit that no one ought to be entitled to consider riding such a machine. It's obnoxious and stupid. Like some people on KB, eh Drew?

As I said, a dude turns up in the right car with the right attitude, you would be silly to not allow then to test it. Wanking on saying no test rides full stop wont win you any favours.

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**Drew** · 30th March 2016, 18:50

Originally Posted by Mike.Gayner

I've bought bikes I haven't test ridden too. The question isn't whether/why people are prepared to buy bikes without test-riding them. The point is these sellers who think their bike is such hot shit that no one ought to be entitled to consider riding such a machine. It's obnoxious and stupid. Like some people on KB, eh Drew?

They don't want people out thrashing their shit. There's no reason for any of you to be taking it so personally. Hence, my confusion.