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So as you may have seen Im selling my bike. Thing is Ive never sold a bike. My dealer wont take it as a trade due to ALL the modifications Ive made.
So ... what are you thoughts on:
1) selling it as is and just waiting. I know its a horrible time of year to list a bike and closer to spring/summer is better
2) start reverting back to as close to OEM as I can. This means I start looking for OEM parts and selling off accessories
3) say screw it and part it out - not my ideal option as I dont have the space to keep a pile of parts for thee next year or five
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT
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Re: seeking selling tips
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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So I sell (flip) bikes year round. Yes, right now is a slower time, but someone IS looking right now, you just need to find them. I have a '12 Bonneville, a '74 Honda CL360, and a '46 Harley EL for sale right now. I've sold bikes in January, I've sold bikes in July. There's no rhyme or reason to finding a buyer, just patience. Don't end up lowballing yourself just to get rid of it. You know what it's worth and what you want for it, stick to your price, but ask just a bit high for a little wiggle room. Every buyer wants to get a few hundred bucks off.
Did you tell your dealer about the mods in the hopes they'd offer more as a trade? I don't even know why they'd care on a bike that age (sorry, but it's getting old)
Do NOT part it out! That doesn't mean you can't sell the hard bags or easy bolt on parts, but it's a good running solid bike, don't turn it into a pile of bolts and tin
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Bar Shake
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I agree with Dave. Don’t part it out. That’s a nice looking bike and some one will want it. I would just keep it on all the free web sites like Craigslist, E Bay and some of the other motorcycle sell sites. As you probably know, it’s all about the web now for selling cars and motorcycles.
Did I see you and your bike at the last SW rally at Dwight’s house in Prescott, Z?
"Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary" Author unknown
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Did I see you and your bike at the last SW rally at Dwight’s house in Prescott, Z?
I dont know when the last one was. I only went one year and that was in 2011.
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT
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Thanks for the input gents. I appreciate it.
I've already had a scammer hit me up. The whole "im deployed, ill take it as is, paypal and arrange for pick up" scam.
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT
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hahaha yeah I like to play with scammers
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Did I see you and your bike at the last SW rally at Dwight’s house in Prescott, Z?
I dont know when the last one was. I only went one year and that was in 2011.
Yes that was the last one and the only one I went to also. I was on one of the two blue Thunderbirds that were there. I knew I recognized that bike from somewhere. 
"Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary" Author unknown
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hahaha yeah I like to play with scammers
I told them to go F themselves 
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT
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Did I see you and your bike at the last SW rally at Dwight’s house in Prescott, Z?
I dont know when the last one was. I only went one year and that was in 2011.
Yes that was the last one and the only one I went to also. I was on one of the two blue Thunderbirds that were there. I knew I recognized that bike from somewhere.
That was a great trip
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT
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Worn Saddle
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hahaha yeah I like to play with scammers
I told them to go F themselves
Had that happen a couple of years ago. The wife really wanted a three wheel cycle type thing and she found a really clean, low miles Can Am in Washington State. Texted back and forth for a while, the ole story about being stationed in the Military overseas and his wife was there in Wash. with the bike. Thought I was going to buy it until I told him I'd love to see it in person. I'd leave to get there in a couple of days and the wife could meet me there or with any companion she felt safe with. It instantly went dark.  9And I WOULD have ridden there in a heartbeat to buy it for her, even though by that time I didn't think it was a good idea. There ain't NOTHIN I wouldn't do for my woman!)
Fidelis et Fortis
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New Tires
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Detail the holy h-ll out of the bike.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
H. L. Mencken
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Learned Hand
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Learned Hand
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Stuck with my 2005. 83,000 miles and runs like new. She’s worth more to me than I could ever get for it....and not gonna just give her away!
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Hey Z - What a great looking and equipped bike! I've bought and sold a few bikes on Craigslist. What worked best for me were good pics, a good description and a decent price.
Best wishes on your sale!
Ride on
1969 Triumph Trophy 500
2004 America
2010 America
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