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******UPDATE****** We are looking for the following positions. Service Manager, Finance Manager, Vehicle Department Assistant

Hey,

Who's looking for a new job? We are in search of someone with excellent computer skills and motorcycle knowledge. Must be detail oriented and be web savy. Also willing to clean motorcycles. This is an entry level job and is full time. Anyone else think it is weird we are hiring when others are going out of business or letting people go for the winter? Send your resumes to JustinA@800390bike.com or just stop by the shop in Delaware to fill out an application and speak to me.

Thanks,

Justin Adams

Cycle Search Int

I think the biggest thing here is needing to classify comments into two sections. Bikes and parts.

Bike:

I think they are too high. Sorry. Truth sometimes hurts. Saw the disco list and the wholesale price is higher than average. I've been in the motorcycle industry for over 14 years and know what channels to run through for salvage bikes. There are a LOT cheaper places.

That being said, there is obviously a price to be had on being able to drive there and look them over before buying. Typically, it is a series of pics, talking on the phone and then driving 2 plus hours one way to get the damn thing. However, I can save a lot more than I would expense on driving and such.

The problem is that these salvage places bid the shit out of these bikes. The insurance companies send them to auction and typically get 1/2 of retail for them. That's fine, but the salvage guys need to make money, too. Business is about making money - not giving shit away free or at cost. Look at the number of car dealers going BYE-BYE... They have to make money to stay around.

I just think maybe the auctions they go to are loaded with too many dealers and the prices get jacked. Maybe look in other places or something... Whatever the case, you wholesale prices are higher than the norm...

If you have input as to where you are finding the the prices so much lower than ours, I would like to see it. I am also curious of the quality of their salvage. Do they test every bike? Spin the wheels and forks? We are not the typical salvage shop. As I stated earlier in the thread, we are not here to be the cheapest. Quality is our game. Does that not justify a higher price? Seriously, chime in people. If it is not worth it to you as a buyer to KNOW that you are getting a bike with good engine and inspected forks, wheels, and frame, let me know. We can stop doing it and lower our prices. For the most part, people want the quality though. I am interested though to see who's prices are considered norm, while ours are high.

Her bike is an 07 250 Ninja.

As for the Z, I sent & e-mail with pictures then waited & waited and heard nothing so it has already been sold.

As for the whole sale stuff I have looked but & I am not trying to put you against other dealers in Ohio if you dont have what I want.

You asked for reviews and unfortunatly that was my only experience with Cycle Search.

07 EX250's are somewhat of a hard considering the new model that came out. There is not much I can say about not getting back to you about your ZX6 because that is pretty odd for us. We are always trying to buy stock. I asked for people's reviews. I didn't expect it to all be good. Hearing the bad is what will help us improve. I honestly do not remember what we offered for the EX250, but I would imagine if you would have shopped it to other dealers, we would have been near the top bid.

There are absolutely other dealers that give special pricing on bikes to OR members..

That's good, they should. Ohio Rider's is a big community and deserves a break. I don't know how many are going to post a list with their wholesale prices though. I am talking if a dealer calls us, that is what they will pay to buy a bike on that list.

One of the guys up there told me the retail (not trade) for my wifes bike was $2300 yet you have the very same bike up there with a salvage title listed at $2495.

So this leads me to believe one of two things:

1) Even after saying we are from Ohio-Riders you still offer very lowball pricing/trades

or

2) Your bikes are very over priced

Also never heard back from them about my Z either.

What is your wife's bike? If you are a Ohio Rider, your price is different anyways so what we mark them at doesn't apply. Also look at our wholesale sheet, we are offering wholesale to ohio riders. Any other dealer in Ohio(or anywhere) doing that. Also, what about your Z? PM me and lets see if we can help you out!

Not sure if you mean me or not but unless you can explain the 30% off new full retail you'll just be wasting your time.I won't buy something that overpriced.

The 30% is just a figurative number. You will find that more often than not, our prices are much lower than that. I will be the first to say we are not the cheapest. We are not in business to be that, but we are in business to offer quality TESTED used motorcycles and parts. We dyno our motorcycles prior to being broken down for parts or sold whole. Also we will go as far to pull the front end apart and spin the wheels and forks to check them as well along with about 8 other things we do on our inspections. I can't tell you how many times something looks straight, and turns out to be bent. Might only be by 0.005 in, but that information is important to us and you the buyer. The extent of testing we do to assure a quality product warrants the slightly higher cost than your average eBay seller. Mike is always working deals for people, not to mention that Ohio Riders get a 10% cut on parts and 5% on motorcycles. So give us a call(and a chance). If we didn't call you back, it is simply because we were unable to find what you were looking for. Not because we don't want your business.

Justin

how about posting one as just a sample for this week so we can get a feel for it.

SchmuckGirl bought here GS500 from you and it had a few issues right off the lot (gummed carbs from sitting without cleaning) but you guys took care of it properly and quickly.... hell you picked it up and the owner then delivered it on a trailer.

Like I said, we try to fix things when they go wrong.

OK, here's a review:

Back in June, before I took my MC trip from Canada to Mexico, I bought a new tire from Ohio Motorcycle. Thinking that I should be able to get a tire installed without an appointment, I walked into the service area and they told me that I needed an appointment and that they were six weeks out on service. Not even an option since this was the weekend before I was leaving on the trip.

I was not sure that Cycle Search did service work, but working in Delaware, I'd seen guys working in the shop. I called them up and sure enough they said I could bring it in Monday.

I show up first thing Monday morning. The guy in the shop, don't remember his name, takes it in and I walk off to get some coffee and talk with Mitch for a while. When all is said and done, the tech. also told me that my rear brakes needed replaced and he also adjusted the idle which he said was a little off. He also mentioned one other thing that I know I took care, but don't recall what it was.

I appreciated the attention to the other things that needed to be taken care of and walked off with a good feeling about the bike and the long trip I was about to take.

I wouldn't hesitate to bring back my bike back to Cycle Search should I need any other work or maintenance done, that I don't already take care of myself.

Kudos to Cycle Search and thanks!

Good to hear a service review! I think most people do not know that we do service work, but we do have the capabilities to handle your needs. This includes our Dyno.

I think the shop name is deceptive. It implies you look for cycles. Searching out maybe lost cycles for owners who have lost them. That's not what you do so, I would change it to something like "Cycles and Bitches". Maybe "Cycles are Cool and We Gott 'Em and Stuff".

It's been a really slow day...

At one point in time we did search for motorcycles that people were interested in. What we found is that most people will not stand behind their offers, so we do not waste our time anymore. Not to mention we have about 160 units in stock. There is not much aside from euro bikes that we will not have in stock already.

can it run on semen? I think I saw a 55 gallon drum of that in Casper's Garage

That's funny!

Have you tried the AutoZone trucking company down by Jeg's? They probably run through oil pretty fast... Sure you already thought of that, but ya never know...

Yeah they actually have someone who buys it on contract.

just try to make sure no antifreeze in the oil, our clean-burns keep getting messed up by guys mixing antifreeze with waste oil, kills the filters and plugs up burners. \

good luck to you on the search, all our spare oil goes to be used in diesel cars, mix it down 40% waste oil and 60% diesel. kinda smokey but runs ok.

Yeah it is somewhat of a pita, but it does work very well when it works.

i have probably 6 gallon jugs full, i need rid of

i usally take them to autozone and dump them

id love to have a big drum to fill up and someon eto hual away when its full

We have 55 gallon drums available.

Pickup is possible if it is 50+ gallons. If you bring it to us(20+ gal) we will pay $1/gallon. Let me know guys!!!

Buy my bike for 5K and find me a b-king, street triple, or sv1k and Ill give you a good review.

I see you have a Triumph. Granted this is not our key market, but if you want to PM me the details, I can see if I can get it sold for you. As for the bikes you are looking for, we do not have any of the listed. You can check out our inventory at www.800390bike.com and jsut let me know if you have any questions.

hey sometimes no reviews are better than a bad review . just looking at the wholesale list you sent and the fact you sent a list means you are going to be one of the first place i look at when i am looking for my next bike.

I appreciate the good words. I am not going to pretend that everyone is going to like us, but we will try our best to work out what ever problems do come up. There will always be people you cannot satisfy. IF we do recieve a bad review, I just ask that the person give us the oppurtunity to make it right. That is given it doesn't fall under the people we just can't satisfy category.

Justin

Hey Guys(and Girls),

I see quite a few reviews on dealerships in Columbus and surrounding area, but I do not see one about us. Just looking for input, good or bad. I am always looking to improve our dealership and your voice is the best way. So let's hear it. What does Ohio Riders have to say about Cycle Search International?

Thanks,

Justin Adams

Sales Manager

You could just post it here- Makes it easier

I would, but it is changing pretty much week by week as we sell bikes. I have sent out about 10 lists so far, anyone have questions?

The list havebeen going out, but I am not getting any interest? No one looking for a wholesale price on a motorcycle?

Says it all in the title!

For the first time in the history of Cycle Search that I know of, we are going to release wholesale numbers to the public. Granted these are on select bikes, but these are non negotiable, bottom dollar prices. If anyone is interested in a list, send me an e-mail at JustinA@800390bike.com!

Our service department is heated with a waste oil heater. Only issue is that the supply for waste oil this year is next to none for some reason. If anyone has any leads on a source for the stuff, I and more importantly our service department would greatly appreciate it. We will even take your old oil from your car or bike if you want to drop if off here in Delaware. We are also more than willing to come pickup the oil if it is 50 gallons or more. If you are with some type of company that has a lot of waste oil, we will even bring a 55 gallon drum for you to fill for us. Thanks to anyone who can help.

It appears everyone is doing the flag football thing tomorrow, so where/when is everyone meeting up after the football game?

I will be doing a ride Sunday to WV if you are interested. Check my thread.

Sorry for not updating the thread, but ride is still on for Sunday. Who all is interested. Give me a call or shoot me an e-mail directly so I can give you the meeting point. Weather should be nice!

thanks,

Justin Adams

614-266-9494

JustinA@800390bike.com

For all those interested in skipping the flag football and doing the ride chime in so I can get a head count.

There will always be SOME gravel there, but hey if it was perfect what fun would that be? I was looking to leave fairly earley because getting to 555 is a 45 minute ride by itself. Not to mention going down and coming back. Also, I don't really think going after a game of flag football is going to be all that great either considering the amount of energy you are going to use riding the road. Keep the ideas coming, but I am still planing on meeting somewhere around 9 in the morning.

Anyone interested in a 555 ride to WV? I am thinking July 6th. This will be an all day ride that is very long and agressive. Not the best ride to go on if you don't have much experience, but all are welcome to go. I plan on splitting into two groups. I don't think anyone will have an issue getting left behind that way. There is a nice country resturaunt just a few miles from the end of 555 that we can eat at before heading back. I plan on taking mostly highways back to make it easy. If anyone has any input on this, reply back. Also we are going to be running a special next month on bikes for the OhioRider Community!

That night was pretty cool. I am looking forward to doing more events with you guys!

We will be holding a dyno day as well very soon.

Bump for a good guy and a super clean bike!