smccrory Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Especially now that it's winter, I find myself irrelevantly visiting Craigslists' motorcycle for-sale section every couple days. I don't need any more bikes, and some of it is just to keep up with bike values and to spot for a couple friends, but I'll secretly admit that I'm also keeping my eyes out for that special vintage scrambler or BMW R series project, ideally being sold by a distressed seller at a deep discount, or someone who doesn't know what they have...Am I sick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I stick with personal section, namely the casual encounters listings. Ripe for the picking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Especially now that it's winter, I find myself irrelevantly visiting Craigslists' motorcycle for-sale section every couple days. I don't need any more bikes, and some of it is just to keep up with bike values and to spot for a couple friends, but I'll secretly admit that I'm also keeping my eyes out for that special vintage scrambler or BMW R series project, ideally being sold by a distressed seller at a deep discount, or someone who doesn't know what they have...Am I sick?Now is the time of year to buy on the cheap then sell in the spring or after you ride it for a season or two. I've flipped at least a dozen bikes that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbarron77 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I stick with personal section, namely the casual encounters listings. Ripe for the picking Especially with the Holidays right around the corner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Especially with the Holidays right around the corner!Glad Im not the only one who knows how to brighten a single mothers Christmas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Glad Im not the only one who knows how to brighten a single mothers Christmas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Glad Im not the only one who knows how to brighten a single mothers ChristmasIt is the season of giving after all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 First thing I do every morning is surf Craigslist motorcycles/4 wheelers, dirt bikes/ then boats. Now is the best time to get ridiculous deals! bought many bikes two weeks before Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I was the same way with the old job when i had time and money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Not a fan of the place, never bought from there and likely never will.........too many creepy people like Todd who hang out there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Not a fan of the place, never bought from there and likely never will.........too many creepy people like Todd who hang out there. We're back to talking about motorcycles, right? Though I for one am Happy Todd is doing his best to bring seasonal joy to the lonely. I just hope it comes with salve. There's a '72 CL350 Scrambler I can't stop looking at, and a '74 BMW R75 with an R90 cowling - both with decent starting prices. But I'm already waist-deep in a '66 CB77 rehab and won't be able to get my car in the garage if I buy any more bikes... Damn motorcyclist problems... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Creepy? Psssht, I'm probably the kindest, sweetest, honest, most genuine sick twisted perverted fucker you know. But never creepy, I'm too up front and open to be creepy. If you find yourself roofied, made the star of one of my videos and left naked in a Mexican blanket in a corn field you really can't be mad about it or act surprised because really you knew it would happen. So no, deff not creepy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbarron77 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Creepy? Psssht, I'm probably the kindest, sweetest, honest, most genuine sick twisted perverted fucker you know. But never creepy, I'm too up front and open to be creepy.If you find yourself roofied, made the star of one of my videos and left naked in a Mexican blanket in a corn field you really can't be mad about it or act surprised because really you knew it would happen. So no, deff not creepy Blanket??? Why didn't I rate a Blanket????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Fat chicks with herpes with 3 kids from 3 different fathers need loving too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Blanket??? Why didn't I rate a Blanket?????Just got a great deal on a case of them from a down on her luck señorita a couple weeks ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I have bought and sold a ton of shit on CL. Never had one problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Blanket??? Why didn't I rate a Blanket????? Be thankful! The one he left ME in came with crabs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilD'oh! Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 You should always have a project in the garage...it gives you an excuse to "get away" for a bit. I shop CL often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I have been looking constanly... I have a 24 hours of lemons dream that I am trying to fufill. So I am constantly on craigs looking for a ripe e36 on the cheap. But that always leads me to the bike section, always.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I'm mid-paint on my '66 CB77 now - even built 5x5x5 paint booth for it - and yet I'm still checking three BMW roadsters and a CL350 about daily. One of the R50s dropped $300 this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Downloaded a CL app on my phone, and look almost daily. Seems like there are great deals on there all the time, but when I have money and am ready to buy, the good deals evaporate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder600 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 I don't need any other projects now either but I still have saved searches for an old R90, CL350, other dumb stuff. I got a Z50 as a cheap fix for when I need to tear into something. It makes me happy knowing I have something I can completely swap out the top end for with about $200. The main thing stopping me is I'm trying to save for a Ural or something with a sidecar. The world needs more dogs on motorcycles and I want to be part of the solution. For science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted December 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 I don't need any other projects now either but I still have saved searches for an old R90, CL350, other dumb stuff. I got a Z50 as a cheap fix for when I need to tear into something. It makes me happy knowing I have something I can completely swap out the top end for with about $200. The main thing stopping me is I'm trying to save for a Ural or something with a sidecar. The world needs more dogs on motorcycles and I want to be part of the solution. For science. You and I have similar project tastes. I'd love a CL350 or R90, or even a 50-60-75/5-6 if it were priced right. There are a few of each out there right now but (thankfully?) I'm focusing myself on the CB77. In fact I finished the tank, side panels and sump cover's base coats on Monday and am letting them cure before I put down a 2K clearcoat. I also got a replacement speedo/tach/odo cluster in the mail yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted December 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Downloaded a CL app on my phone, and look almost daily. Seems like there are great deals on there all the time, but when I have money and am ready to buy, the good deals evaporate... Yea. The trick is to have cash ready and transportation easy to arrange, and then just keep looking and pounce like a puma when that ONE comes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 That's when CL gets me in trouble with the wife... When I've got cash and am ready to act when "the one" pops up I go into what the wife calls hypersearch mode. I get to know the last 3 weeks worth of CL ads for 100 miles in every direction looking for what I want. I really enjoy the hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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