Recent content by Phil_RC_1

Just finished up a set of PR4s, and installed Avon storm 3D X-Ms. Edit the first post in this thread.

My agent told me that my bike would be auctioned locally at the Copart auction house. So I was watching and watching the CoPart web site waiting for it to come up. I had been watching for some time but I assumed the bike may have been held up in legal red tape or as evidence in the court...

I remember reading your thread and thinking how messed up that scenario was. A shame your bike is still out there. So my insurance agent informs me that I will have a chance to buy back the bike,,,,,, at auction! along with anyone else who happens to want to bid on it (LOL). I had kinda assumed...

So I peruse Craigslist for a few minutes almost every morning while drinking coffee and waking up. Yesterday, I see MY FZ1 that was stolen a year and a half ago (July 2013) on there for $1000 for-parts, no title, not running. The bike looks complete down to the cigarette lighter that I installed...

So I peruse Craigslist for a few minutes almost every morning while drinking coffee and waking up. Yesterday, I see MY FZ1 that was stolen a year and a half ago (July 2013) on there for $1000 for-parts, no title, not running. The bike looks complete down to the cigarette lighter that I installed...

Just finished up a pair of BT023s down to the TWIs, and updated the first post in this thread. Overall a good handling tire, nothing to complain about but a lot to praise. However, I'm still looking for that elusive 10K mile tire that still handles good. Time to try the Mich PR4.

So long story short,,,, I am 53,,,,,, a little over a year ago my Doc said quit smoking and get into shape or DIE!!!! (LOL)............... OK,,, that was a bit abbreviated but I did say "long story short" right??! Anyway, I quit smoking in June last year. Then, 8 months later in Feb 2014, after...

:) Yeah, it would probably sit until Ivan dedicates some time to it! :Rockon: My wife needs a new bike ,,,,,,,,,,,,, maybe,,,,,!! she did always like the handling and sitting position of the FZ. In the future, I suppose a used FZ would be a possibility, if the price were right.:thinking...

Now I'm wishing I had replaced my stolen FZ with another FZ!!!!!!!!!! IVAN, any chance you will proceed with a flash for the Ninja 1000 and Z1000????? Please!!!!! :)

Sounds about right. Stipulating "as-is" and Being honest and up-front is the only way to do business (friend or stranger!!) and can help head-off those disgruntled buyers coming back on you. BTW: I'm NOT suggesting that you other guys who have had issues selling to friends were dishonest and...

Wow, I didn't expect such conviction in response to this thread. I'm 52 and as a rule, never trade-in at a dealer,, I always try to sell for fare market value, and if a friend wants to buy whatever I'm selling, I will usually give them a little better deal then I would give a total stranger...

If you explain, the cheap price as "What the dealer offered me on trade-in + $100" then he knows exactly "Why" the reason for the price. It's common knowledge, you take a chance when buying anything used, whether from a dealer, individual, where ever, whatever. If your friend tries to hold...

OK,, so that's what the extra $100 (Or whatever the tax savings would be) is for.

I think people are missing the point. Selling or not, to a friend or relative isn't the point. Selling at or below market value isn't really the point either. Please reread the 12th sentence. Why do some of us willingly let a business like an Auto Dealer get away with buying our stuff at...

To make this as short as possible, I'm going to leave out the whole long boring story and try to focus on the pertinent facts. I took my bike to these guys to diagnose an engine noise. 1) The service guy (PJ,,, BJ,,,??) said he heard no noise, when it was very obviously making a...