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    #962
    Cienciano
    Registered Users Posts: 14,227 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    Never buy a "project". Or something that "only need a ____". Or a car that will "fly the nct".


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    #963
    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users Posts: 4,227 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    And it apparently is missing it's identity. "Chassis plate and matching VLC supplied with it"....or words to that effect. Strange for something that doesn't look crashed
    This type of "project" (it's not a project, it's a dodgy bike that's got a few problems) is fine for those who know what they're doing.

    The fact that it's a 2nd hand car dealer selling it "as is" should be enough to put anyone off.


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    #964
    TheQ_Man
    Registered Users Posts: 315 ✭✭TheQ_Man


    Cienciano wrote: »
    Never buy a "project". Or something that "only need a ____". Or a car that will "fly the nct".

    My 1000F is a project I took on, it wasn’t sold as that though. I’d never take on something someone else started


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    #965
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,645 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    mgbgt1978 wrote: »
    And it apparently is missing it's identity. "Chassis plate and matching VLC supplied with it"....or words to that effect. Strange for something that doesn't look crashed
    This type of "project" (it's not a project, it's a dodgy bike that's got a few problems) is fine for those who know what they're doing.

    The fact that it's a 2nd hand car dealer selling it "as is" should be enough to put anyone off.

    The last line in this post should be the key one .


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    #966
    BaronVon
    Registered Users Posts: 1,647 ✭✭✭BaronVon


    blade1 wrote: »
    (b) Vehicles registered on or after 1 January, 1991
    For vehicles registered on or after 1 January, 1991, letters and numbers must be black set against a white background of reflex reflective material. The flag of the European Communities, the Nationality Symbol IRL, and the Irish language name of the City/County of registration to be shown.


    Vehicles Registered on or after 1 January, 1987
    (c) For vehicles registered on or after 1 January, 1987, letters and numbers must be black set against a white background of reflex reflective material and minimum dimensions should be as shown in the sketches on
    page 4.

    Vehicles Registered prior to 1 January, 1987
    (d) Reflex Reflecting Registration Plates
    Front registration plates should have black numbers and letters on a white background. Rear registration plates should have black numbers and letters on a red or white background.

    (e) Non-Reflex Reflecting Registration Plates
    Front and rear registration plates should have white, silver or light grey numbers and letters on a black background.

    Just as a side note on this, the Guards can't prosecute for illegal reg plates at the moment. By law, the offence is supposed to be prosecuted by a ticket, but no ticket exists for it, so there is a legal lacuna. It should be easily enough to fix, but its ongoing for years now without a fix.

    It's why everyone only ever gets a warning if stopped about it......


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    #967
    TheQ_Man
    Registered Users Posts: 315 ✭✭TheQ_Man


    BaronVon wrote: »
    Just as a side note on this, the Guards can't prosecute for illegal reg plates at the moment. By law, the offence is supposed to be prosecuted by a ticket, but no ticket exists for it, so there is a legal lacuna. It should be easily enough to fix, but its ongoing for years now without a fix.

    It's why everyone only ever gets a warning if stopped about it......

    I got a summons for it one time but as I changed the plates and showed them to the cop he offered no evidence in court. Never heard of an FCPN for them


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    #968
    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users Posts: 4,227 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    In a Car with "non standard" plates the usual Garda warning is "those plates won't pass the NCT".
    Pretty sure if they could do you for them they would ticket you on the spot.
    It's all about the numbers for them.....


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    #969
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,675 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    tico1300 wrote: »
    Is it worth a shot?

    https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/aprillia-futura-rst-1100-project/28168628

    Thats very funny:pac:
    He slammed the tank down in disgust after prob spending a fortune on new coils in the hope that the ocassional starting might become more ocassional. They're sticking out like he caught his balls in the zip. The pic of it being lifted with the tractor had me in stitches too:pac:

    Id be quite confident i should be able to fix whatevers wrong with that as my capo has all the same issues which ive been through on mine and others. Shame theres reg issues cos at 700 id be interested as have all the parts and diagnostics to right her.


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    #970
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,124 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    H_Lime wrote: »
    Thats very funny:pac:
    He slammed the tank down in disgust after prob spending a fortune on new coils in the hope that the ocassional starting might become more ocassional. They're sticking out like he caught his balls in the zip. The pic of it being lifted with the tractor had me in stitches too:pac:

    Id be quite confident i should be able to fix whatevers wrong with that as my capo has all the same issues which ive been through on mine and others. Shame theres reg issues cos at 700 id be interested as have all the parts and diagnostics to right her.

    I'd rather the nice one that was 2200.
    The seller told me he'd let me know if the deal with the fella he was holding it for fell through.
    He got a load of calls about it apparently.


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    #971
    TheQ_Man
    Registered Users Posts: 315 ✭✭TheQ_Man


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    #972
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,124 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    TheQ_Man wrote: »
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    What price would it end up after all taxes etc. were paid?
    16k euros or so????
    What ya waiting for? :pac:


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    #973
    TheQ_Man
    Registered Users Posts: 315 ✭✭TheQ_Man


    blade1 wrote: »
    What price would it end up after all taxes etc. were paid?
    16k euros or so????
    What ya waiting for? :pac:

    €16k :eek:

    I’d go for an 1800 wing and an S1000RR for that money and still have change :pac:

    If it did hit that it’s mad money. It would look good next to your Tuono ;)


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    #974
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,124 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    TheQ_Man wrote: »
    €16k :eek:

    I’d go for an 1800 wing and an S1000RR for that money and still have change :pac:

    If it did hit that it’s mad money. It would look good next to your Tuono ;)


    I didn't buy one when I could have for 4.5k.
    Probably would want to be around 6-7k in current market for someone else in Ireland to buy one.

    Suzuki RGV250 V twin engine in it.
    I might buy an RGV instead;)


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    #975
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    blade1 wrote: »
    I didn't buy one when I could have for 4.5k.
    Probably would want to be around 6-7k in current market for someone else in Ireland to buy one.

    Suzuki RGV250 V twin engine in it.
    I might buy an RGV instead;)

    RGV on mad money now too. :)

    Which is a Win for me :)

    I'm about to send mine to UK for refurbishment.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    #976
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,124 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    galwaytt wrote: »
    RGV on mad money now too. :)

    Which is a Win for me :)

    I'm about to send mine to UK for refurbishment.

    It's only a win if you sell it. :)
    Any pics you'd ike to share?.
    You better sell it quick before the crash comes :D
    There is someone selling a few of them soon.


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    #977
    IrishGrimReaper
    Registered Users Posts: 1,025 ✭✭✭IrishGrimReaper


    https://www.gumtree.com/p/bmw-motorbikes/bmw-r1250-2019-1254-cc-/1406433781

    No poor people, please.


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    #978
    knucklehead6
    Registered Users Posts: 6,738 ✭✭✭knucklehead6


    IrishGrimReaper wrote: »
    https://www.gumtree.com/p/bmw-motorbikes/bmw-r1250-2019-1254-cc-/1406433781

    No poor people, please.

    even if i was in the market for one, and even if that was a good price for one i'd be looking elsewhere with that attitude


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    #979
    TheQ_Man
    Registered Users Posts: 315 ✭✭TheQ_Man


    knucklehead6 wrote: »
    even if i was in the market for one, and even if that was a good price for one i'd be looking elsewhere with that attitude

    It’s an attitude that’s becoming all too familiar


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    #980
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    TheQ_Man wrote: »
    It’s an attitude that’s becoming all too familiar

    He's right tho..too many timewasters out there


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    #981
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,124 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    He's right tho..too many timewasters out there

    Just on that note..
    I got up on Sunday morning at 6am.
    Had a quick scroll through donedeal while breakfast was on.
    Saw a blade that was put up at 5.45am

    Sent seller a message asking can he take a call this early.
    He texted me back so I rang him.

    He gave me a good description and based on that I offered him €175 less than asking price.
    He said he'd hold out for closer to asking so I said fair enough I won't go any higher.

    He got back to me 5 hours later saying can we do the deal I proposed as he was already sick of all the "f*ckin' eejits" onto him.

    By the time I got to him 3.5 hours later he had been offered the full asking but we had the agreement done by then.

    Checked the bike out, gave him the price we agreed

    He was happy, I was happy, job done!


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    #982
    TheQ_Man
    Registered Users Posts: 315 ✭✭TheQ_Man


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    He's right tho..too many timewasters out there

    I’ve had it myself, it’s the nature of the game. They’ll always be out there


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    #983
    TheQ_Man
    Registered Users Posts: 315 ✭✭TheQ_Man


    Just seen that my brother is selling this DR. I never even knew he had it. Years since I spoke to him. Thoughts?

    https://www.donedeal.ie/view/28300289


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    #984
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,124 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    TheQ_Man wrote: »
    Just seen that my brother is selling this DR. I never even knew he had it. Years since I spoke to him. Thoughts?

    https://www.donedeal.ie/view/28300289

    Thoughts?
    He needs to work on his sales patter! :p


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    #985
    TheQ_Man
    Registered Users Posts: 315 ✭✭TheQ_Man


    blade1 wrote: »
    Thoughts?
    He needs to work on his sales patter! :p

    He’s like myself, utterly clueless:pac:

    He’s 23. My father must be proud of us both :rolleyes:


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    #986
    Trigger Happy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,070 ✭✭✭Trigger Happy


    Yeah, apart from the minimalist photos and the lack of details in the advert it's perfect!


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    #987
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,645 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    IrishGrimReaper wrote: »
    https://www.gumtree.com/p/bmw-motorbikes/bmw-r1250-2019-1254-cc-/1406433781

    No poor people, please.

    Seems stupidly expensive for a two year old, older engined machine. Great bikes but still. A new GS starts at 17995. Your man has his bike at that same price with currency conversion done. Why would anyone in their right mind buy it at his money.

    Heading into 3 years old...


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    #988
    TheQ_Man
    Registered Users Posts: 315 ✭✭TheQ_Man


    Trigger Happy wrote: »
    Yeah, apart from the minimalist photos and the lack of details in the advert it's perfect!

    My thoughts exactly. Where he is though he’ll still sell it but not at that price. Knocknaheeny is a lovely place


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    #989
    Beta Ray Bill
    Registered Users Posts: 3,542 ✭✭✭Beta Ray Bill


    blade1 wrote: »
    He gave me a good description and based on that I offered him €175 less than asking price.
    He said he'd hold out for closer to asking so I said fair enough I won't go any higher.

    As a rule of thumb, I do not talk money on the phone.
    When I've a bike up for sale, I'm crystal clear on that. Come and have a look, and then make an offer.

    Like you could have said to him: There's a few bits need doing there and gone down a bit more.
    You managed to knock €175 off the price without even getting out of your seat.

    I'd be like your man, the number of time wasters out there would melt your head. I'm nearly at the point where I'd rather just trade it in and take the hit than deal with dopes.


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    #990
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,124 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Beta Ray Bill wrote: »
    As a rule of thumb, I do not talk money on the phone.
    When I've a bike up for sale, I'm crystal clear on that. Come and have a look, and then make an offer.

    Like you could have said to him: There's a few bits need doing there and gone down a bit more.
    You managed to knock €175 off the price without even getting out of your seat.

    I'd be like your man, the number of time wasters out there would melt your head. I'm nearly at the point where I'd rather just trade it in and take the hit than deal with dopes.
    The bike needs absolutely nothing.
    The key to offering a price over the phone is you need to ask the right questions to the right seller.
    I got the info I needed and the proper vibes off the seller.
    There's no way I was traveling 3.5 hours to be told he wouldn't accept my offer.
    If the bike wasn't as described I wouldn't be haggling, I just wouldn't buy it.
    If it was something the seller lied to me about it would be his fault, if it was something I forgot to ask about it would be mine.
    It's a bonus when you turn up and the seller is wearing a Joey Dunlop T shirt that's 30+years old :pac:


    Phoned a lad 2 weeks ago about another bike that looked stunning on donedeal.
    Took around 4 questions from me before I interrupted him and told he I won't waste anymore of his time or mine.
    I told him bike would probably sell for the money he had it up for and it would sell no problem.
    Just I'm fussy but the point is I was able to get a good picture of both bikes without seeing them in the flesh.


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    #991
    spiggotpaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 870 ✭✭✭spiggotpaddy


    There's all kinds of time wasters though, some have no intention of buying a bike and seem to like playing donedeal wannabe, others want a brand new showroom condition beaut but they're ringing up about a fourteen year old bike for €3000 and tell you it has to be pristine because they're fussy, " so tell me if it's not immaculate and don't waste my time "


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