We'll the misses has put her foot down. My pride and joy is on the firing line. I see her point, its hasnt been ridden in the last 6 months but none the less ive been told it has to move on. However i did think a head. I agreed to her wishes, if she signed a document stating that at any time in the future if i wanted to get a bike, i wouldnt be shouted out, told NO and i could pretty much do what ever i liked... She agreed :)
Im not really in a rush to sell it, the longer i have with my little baby the better. Its got 12 months rego, new continental tyres, about 40k on the clock, PCIII, termi slip ons, custom wheel paint job, rizoma rearsets, rizoma clutch cover DP Performance clutch plate, rizoma grips, removed cat - and im sure there is plenty more.
My little baby did go down when i was with the OZMOs quite a while ago but no real damage and has been repaired fully.
if anyone is interested, let me know or they can shoot me an email or give me a call on 0415 561 978 (i didnt post this in trading post because that is the realisation that its being sold and a bit to hard to handle right now)
Miss you baby.....
P.S. anyone interested would benefit from writing a letter to me detailing how they would look after it and ensuring it will go to a good home
these photos are oldish, im going to try and get it in the warehouse and take a few studio shots with it.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8159/7587518150_fecbe9d3fa_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglosurdo/7587518150/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8284/7587513418_1d2162e86a_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglosurdo/7587513418/)
What? And I thought Aussie guys drive the train...
Sad times :(
How much are you looking at and where abouts are you?
Quote from: kyle on July 16, 2012, 08:45:24 PM
Sad times :(
How much are you looking at and where abouts are you?
Im in Sydney. Havent really set a solid price yet, Though having look on Bikesales they seem to go for between 10-12K depending on how pimped out they are.
It comes with original exhaust etc as well.
East/west/north/south?
I wouldn't mind coming and taking a look sometime in the next couple of weeks.
Quote from: kyle on July 16, 2012, 09:35:06 PM
East/west/north/south?
I wouldn't mind coming and taking a look sometime in the next couple of weeks.
im in Balmain kyle
fwiw tell the wife its worth $20K and set the price there and it will never sell [thumbsup]
if you get serious about selling it put whatever stock parts back on and sell the bling seperate
That's sad news indeed, selling a bike is never fun and selling one for it not to be replaced is less fun.
If you have this signed and agreed too letter from said GLW stating that another bike may be purchased in the future why is this one being sold.
Shouldn't the letter state that you have the right to add to the bike garage in the future and purchase a garage mate for the lonely monster.
By the sound of it things are good if you are talking warehouse (for work) a six month stint on the sidelines isn't that long really, I think mine has just gone 3-4 months between outings. So much so that it actually needed the battery tender attached to bring it back up to living condition.
If you do have to sell I hope that time between bikes isn't counted with fingers and toes.
cheers
Matty...
Pfffft!! Trade in the Missus!? [roll] ;D
Dont fool yourself into thinking that the document she has signed will be honoured!! ??? ???
Oh No! Not you too Cakeman. Damn this long run of wet weather we've been suffering for the last 2 years. I bet our bikes would get ridden a lot more if the sun can out more often and then you would feel like selling even less. :'( :'( :'(
Ohhh cakeman, I gonna miss you and your sexy bike. Gotta hope it doesn't sell so we can see you around riding soon. What a sad day
Cakeman, I feel your pain :'(, you'll be sorry if you sell it. Stop looking at it as a bike and see it as an investment. If I'd kept my first six bikes they'd be worth, collectively about half what my house is worth ( I exaggerate slightly for arguments sake) It only takes 30 or 40 years and that bike will be worth a fortune ! Surely she will see the financial sense of that.
Quote from: rendang on July 17, 2012, 01:44:56 AM
Cakeman, I feel your pain :'(, you'll be sorry if you sell it. Stop looking at it as a bike and see it as an investment. If I'd kept my first six bikes they'd be worth, collectively about half what my house is worth ( I exaggerate slightly for arguments sake) It only takes 30 or 40 years and that bike will be worth a fortune ! Surely she will see the financial sense of that.
Or alternatively if you sell now you will realise losses (based on the 'investment' you have made in the bike). When you buy another bike you will be setting yourself up for further losses.
Outcome is the same ... you are better off holding onto your current 'investment'.
Quote from: Betty on July 17, 2012, 02:35:04 AM
Or alternatively if you sell now you will realise losses (based on the 'investment' you have made in the bike). When you buy another bike you will be setting yourself up for further losses.
Outcome is the same ... you are better off holding onto your current 'investment'.
that is exactly right! you only lose the money when you sell it, as long as you still own it you haven't lost a cent on it..............
especially when you add the other incidentals like the cost of advertising the bike, and the GST and stamp duty you give the govt. on your next purchase.
surely you put an additional clause saying yes you will "sell" the bike - that is trade it in for an 1199 [evil]
Cakeman
You can't put a price on peace of mind, what your selling is more than a mere asset, it's a symbol of freedom. Make sure it's replaced [thumbsup]
Bikes are for buying, not selling! [evil]
I bought the monster 17 years ago then later became a single unemployed dad.
couldn't even afford tyres to ride it....
I told myself that I'll never sell it! even if it became unregistered because of lack of fun tickets, it will still be mine.
[beer]
You guys make all very valid points.
Jukie, you said another ones gone... who else has left since my long hiatus ???
Is brian still around??
It's not Brian he is ok I think. It's been a bit quiet around here
Quote from: cakeman on July 17, 2012, 04:25:16 PM
Is brian still around??
Yes unfortunately. Won't take the hint. [roll]
That stint in rehab did wonders. [wine]
I guess he will be chuffed someone misses him. :D
Most of us are still here, Brian included.
There are always people who come and go and people who just drop in from time to time.
It has been quite here for a while and certainly as Heather said the very wet conditions have not helped with regular rides.
Most seem to just throw things together whenever the sky is clear.
Got a small problem here. Tried to start it yesterday and as expected the battery was dead. But it on the trickle charger for 24hrs, nothing.
Connected it to another batter charger, whilst pluged in at the wall and on the battery, the speed and rpm needles go about half way when i turn it to and and stop there, engine light is on.
ive disconnected the battery all together and attempted to charge it but its showing that its charged on the battery charger.....
Any ideas??? Most probably will need a new battery im guessing???
no mate its just telling you it doesnt want to go [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
yep try a differnt battery
With that in mind i'll offer $5500 as-is ;D
Grab your jumper leads and try to start it. Do not ever try to start anything while connected to a charger.
Ok Andrew,
About time someone here offered you some helpful advice re your dilemma.
Firstly, that blue bucket of bolts isn't worth a cracker so you may as well keep it in your garage. I hope this won't throw you on a possible sale in here but i do know its history re fuelling etc etc......(Kyle, just give me a call and i'll fill you in).
Plus, did I read it correctly...? "The Missus" sais you have to sell.......? Really....?
You haven't "come out" and told her as yet...? I did room with you remember....... [coffee]
Your "M.....mmmmmm.....Missus" sais you have to sell ? You soft cocked wog Andy..... And you are Italian...?
Grow some balls you miserable sod, buy a bloody battery, then come on out on the ride that Wobbart is trying to organise in here. Looks like no one is interested so one more will save him from cancelling the ride plus the embarrasment of not being popular. ;D
I now need to check my calendar,.........is this a belated April fools joke ?
Brian
I guess most newbies haven't met Andrew/Cakeman so here is the guy in action up the old road as a budding photographer .... [thumbsup]
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/002-6.jpg)
hahahah you still are a prick, nothings changed! Miss you!! xoxox
i think you twisted my arm.... ill grab a battery and try to get it re registered by friday so i can take it out again on saturday and see what happens
Quote from: cakeman on July 18, 2012, 12:10:25 AM
Got a small problem here. Tried to start it yesterday and as expected the battery was dead. But it on the trickle charger for 24hrs, nothing.
Any ideas???
And of course it won't start you shit. cos its very upset with you.
Your bike by now knows what you are intending to do with it and obviously, its finding it very hard to come to grips with your lack of love.
Ok I get the battery sorted and we'll head out Saturday for a ride ......... And I'll take the bike out too ;D
That looks like a nice background in that photo (the old Hi-ace) did we ever see the results of this photographic session.
Quote from: mattyvas on July 18, 2012, 05:24:40 AM
That looks like a nice background in that photo (the old Hi-ace) did we ever see the results of this photographic session.
This is his only shot that he took....
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/BikeShow005.jpg)
Looks more like the local plumber
crackmanQuote from: Brian W on July 18, 2012, 04:44:24 AM
I guess most newbies haven't met Andrew/Cakeman so here is the guy in action up the old road as a budding photographer .... [thumbsup]
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/002-6.jpg)
i can unblock most things, but there is just to much shit in brian! :)
Now on to serious (ish) matters :)
Before i fork out for a battery, i gave her a crank this morning before i got to work. Needles on the dash go all the way now (its been charging overnight) and when i go to start her, the start motor cranks once and dies. Im guessing there is enough voltage but not enough amps???
Im hoping its this and nothing more serious or immobilisers related because the battery has been dead for so long etc etc......
Battery is in, started first go, now getting the pink slip done now!
Yea baby, greenslip and rego done! Im back on the road!!! Whooooo!! I think ill keep it now!
Quote from: cakeman on July 19, 2012, 12:15:04 AM
Yea baby, greenslip and rego done! Im back on the road!!! Whooooo!! I think ill keep it now!
about time you got some sense mate!
well done.
paul.
Quote from: cakeman on July 19, 2012, 12:15:04 AM
Yea baby, greenslip and rego done! Im back on the road!!! Whooooo!! I think ill keep it now!
Good stuff ! Its amazing how exhilarating even a short ride can be after a break of a few weeks or months. :o
See you Saturday sugar plum xoxoxoxo
I gather you won't pike with a Dr's certificate as well Andwooooooo ?
Quote from: Brian W on July 19, 2012, 02:17:18 AM
See you Saturday sugar plum xoxoxoxo
I gather you won't pike with a Dr's certificate as well Andwooooooo ?
Ill be their bad boy.
Brian has just told me i last went for a ride in August 11. WOW!!!
What tyre pressure do you have the conti sport attacks again??
I saw someone who looked rather familiar to Mr Cakemen (wearing a jumper) tootling around Balmain this afternoon!
It sounded rather mean I have to say, not so sure about the protective hoody. ;D
Was that you out the front of Krises studio??? I thought it looked like you. At the time my unregistered bike was on its way to get a pink slip
Yes that was me watching you with your training wheels on wobbling up the road. [cheeky]
Quote from: mattyvas on July 19, 2012, 06:58:16 PM
Yes that was me watching you with your training wheels on wobbling up the road. [cheeky]
Yea i just live around the corner.
I rent that studio as well
Andrew/Cakeman, will you please lock this attention seeking thread.
That is, after you apologise for actually mentioning selling your much loved, but also neglected Monster.
Sorry about the rain today which dampened our ride, but it gave me time to purchase your training wheels plus L plate.
Remember, clutch, brake, friction point. It will all come back to u in time [thumbsup]