Tis a sad day...

primal · 11-15-2008, 02:21 PM

I sold my GZ today. I'm gonna miss the little thumper, I really am. However, on the bright side, now I can afford a new bike over the winter. So, yea... and just FYI, I'm still going to hang around here, and I'll still be recommending the GZ to every new rider I meet.

**jonathan180iq** · 11-18-2008, 01:11 AM

Sorry to hear that.

IF you play your cards right, you can get a pretty good material return for your sale.
I have a thread like this one....somewhere on the forum.

primal · 11-20-2008, 11:24 AM

I'm looking at scoring an 83 Goldwing for less than $1500. Haven't taken a look at it yet, but if they guy is being honest with me it just needs the starter solenoid repaired/replaced and a new rear brake line.

Easy Rider · 11-20-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by primal

if they guy is being honest with me it just needs.........

Same song, one millionth verse. SIGH!

What he is really saying is: It won't start and I THINK it's the solenoid. It's not a question of honesty as much as competency. He may be "honest" but clueless.

What you should tell him: OK, you get the starter and brake line fixed so I can do a proper test ride.......to a mechanic for an evaluation. If that turns out OK, I will pay you the $1,500 PLUS the cost of a solenoid and brake line. Any other costs getting it running are on YOU.

IMHO, if it really is in good shape (for it's age) then $2K would even be a good price.
A bike that old will probably need a few "things" though.

patrick_777 · 11-20-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

A bike that old will probably need a few "things" though.

...like a starter solenoid and a rear brake line...

:biggrin:
:poked:

Easy Rider · 11-20-2008, 04:14 PM

[quote=patrick_777]

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Originally Posted by "Easy Rider":j16uxtrr

A bike that old will probably need a few "things" though.

...like a starter solenoid and a rear brake line...

:biggrin:
:poked:[/quote:j16uxtrr]

And maybe tires, battery, plugs, coolant, clutch, brake shoes, etc.

primal · 11-20-2008, 05:01 PM

He said it starts if you "cross the solenoid with a screw driver." Sounds like it could be a fairly easy fix... a few minutes with a soldering iron at least, a $34 starter solenoid (from Z1 Enterprises, I've already checked

) at worst. But yea, I know that even $2000 would be a good price, so I'm gonna see where it goes from here.

Easy Rider · 11-20-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by primal

so I'm gonna see where it goes from here.

The point IS: It ain't fixed until it is FIXED. The seller should fix known problems before the sale.
If you don't insist on that, you are taking a BIG chance. Can you afford to do that ?? What if your $35 fix turns into $200......or $500.....in addition to whatever else it needs. Things can (and DO) get out of hand real fast.

Don't let those stars in your eyes blind you.
And, yes, I've strained my leg a few times from kicking myself in the ass. It's not fun. :skull:

primal · 11-20-2008, 07:53 PM

I see what you're saying Easy, but at the same time I kind of liked the idea of a project bike for the winter... I dunno, I'll have to think about it I suppose.

primal · 11-20-2008, 10:53 PM

Well, looks like the Goldwing is out. He sent me pictures, and the bike looks pretty nice, but he had started taking it apart to paint, and he never got around to actually doing it. So, its more than I really want to fool with.

I'm gonna check out an 82 Honda GL500I Silverwing on Saturday (weather permitting), and I've also got my eye on an 86 Yamaha Virago 700 in very nice shape.

11-15-2008, 02:21 PM	#1
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	Tis a sad day... I sold my GZ today. I'm gonna miss the little thumper, I really am. However, on the bright side, now I can afford a new bike over the winter. So, yea... and just FYI, I'm still going to hang around here, and I'll still be recommending the GZ to every new rider I meet. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-18-2008, 01:11 AM	#2
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,995	Re: Tis a sad day... Sorry to hear that. IF you play your cards right, you can get a pretty good material return for your sale. I have a thread like this one....somewhere on the forum.
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11-20-2008, 11:24 AM	#3
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	Re: Tis a sad day... I'm looking at scoring an 83 Goldwing for less than $1500. Haven't taken a look at it yet, but if they guy is being honest with me it just needs the starter solenoid repaired/replaced and a new rear brake line. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-20-2008, 05:01 PM	#7
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	Re: Tis a sad day... He said it starts if you "cross the solenoid with a screw driver." Sounds like it could be a fairly easy fix... a few minutes with a soldering iron at least, a $34 starter solenoid (from Z1 Enterprises, I've already checked ) at worst. But yea, I know that even $2000 would be a good price, so I'm gonna see where it goes from here.
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11-20-2008, 07:53 PM	#9
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	Re: Tis a sad day... I see what you're saying Easy, but at the same time I kind of liked the idea of a project bike for the winter... I dunno, I'll have to think about it I suppose.
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11-20-2008, 10:53 PM	#10
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	Re: Tis a sad day... Well, looks like the Goldwing is out. He sent me pictures, and the bike looks pretty nice, but he had started taking it apart to paint, and he never got around to actually doing it. So, its more than I really want to fool with. I'm gonna check out an 82 Honda GL500I Silverwing on Saturday (weather permitting), and I've also got my eye on an 86 Yamaha Virago 700 in very nice shape.
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