Finding me a bike

[xwhatsit]

Somewhere I think I've got pretty nar a complete reconditioned engine for one of those. 250 GSX ceratinly, not sure how many models they had.

That's a GSX `Across' -- not a twin like the other GSX250s, they're the same multi that are in the GSXR and Bandit.

[Ixion]

Ah, mine is the twin

[Real_Wolf]

sweet, gave him a text, he's gonna give me a call at some point to arrange a time to view it.

Who wants to come view it? And if you do, when about are you free. I'll try for the weekend to view it, but if not I'd go for tuesday afternoon. Or after the chiller

[motorbyclist]

monday through to thursday arvo works for me

[macros87]

r we all coming to have a look

[Real_Wolf]

anyone is welcome, most likely it wil be 4-6 tuesday. Assuming its not sold monday.

Gonna have to withdraw alot of cash , will be fun.

Not sure how i'm getting there atm, its out by whenuapai so its nice and close (to me)

[Ragingrob]

Which bike is this that you're keen on?

[motorbyclist]

we look before withdrawing cash so that you aren't tempted into buying what is quite likely another lemon.


and we don't need the whole brigade on this one (though it is always fun seeing the look on a seller's face as 5 people decend on their bike, wiggling, spinning and pulling on things)

[Real_Wolf]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=215384628
http://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=86yen&search=Check

wof + rego (or maybe just rego, not sure) apparently on point of sale

[Slyer]

You know those bikes have the petrol tank in the back and a helmet holder where the tank normally is?

[Real_Wolf]

yah, its really weird, its under the seat (not sure where the opening is tho)

[Phurrball]

I second what Andrew said.

Take a DEPOSIT ONLY (and maybe proof of funds so ya get a test ride).

If you make a deposit, get a written receipt and consider making a suitable vehicle inspection a condition of sale. (Though it sounds like you've already got quite an inspection team, who will swarm the bike in 'pit crew' style )

Remember to cover your arse. You have the money and you can suggest any contractual terms you like - eg passing WOF/ getting reg; pre sale inspection etc. The worst the seller can say is 'no', which may be enlightening - depending on the term declined...

Good luck!

I'm busy all week with graduation/family I've not seen in a while, so no SMC LCO on this trip

[shingo]

As a minimum the seller has to pay any overdue rego fees on any vehicle they sell (unless one can put a vehicle on hold even after the rego has expired for a couple months and not have to pay the overdue rego?).

[Real_Wolf]

hmm, what would be a good proof of funds, and reckon 25% is enough for a deposit?

[Phurrball]

Take an internet banking printout. Should do it. Just edit out any dodgy purchases (j/k )

I wouldn't go as high as 25%. A nominal amount should be fine - say $100 to hold it for you (or 10% tops.)

Be clear on what is to happen WRT the deposit - circumstances where it will be refunded etc.

Don't rush into anything!

(Phurrball ponders whether this thread will become as epic as Zim's one...)