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Post by thxcuz on Oct 2, 2016 11:14:28 GMT -5
I have a lead on this craigslist scooter It's a Bashan edge, the price is good, there is a title (unusual for these parts...I'm not saying most of them are stolen, buuuuuut - yeah. Most of them are stolen) The guy originally posted that it dies at idle, then he says it doesn't run at all. I'm thinking fuel problem. Also the blinker is stuck. Bad relay or faulty switch? Either way a simple fix. He even told me he would deliver it because I doubt it would fit in my yuppy minivan and he's from pick up truck town. I said I'd give him an extra 50 bucks for the trouble. Pro- 150cc scooter for a cheap price. Clean title Possible easy fix Con- still have to fix, could have bigger Issues. Need M endorsement, insurance and Tags It's still Chineese stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/5781807224.htmlI can't pull the trigger until payday so it may be gone by then. Dare I risk the wrath of the wife and bring another scooter home? Do I dare take on another non running Mao-tercycle? Oh yeah, one more thing - it's yellow. I don't know if I want to look like I'm riding a big banana. |
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Post by jeff84 on Oct 2, 2016 11:26:02 GMT -5
statistically you are less likely to be involved in a collision with a car if you are riding a bright colored bike. that is a good thing. if you can start successfully flipping the bikes in short order I'm sure your wife will get on board
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Post by niz76 on Oct 2, 2016 11:29:26 GMT -5
Oh yes u are in deep now! Muwahahahahahaha. You could justify the $200 price tag with that the parts and titled frame alone would be worth that if you never did fix it and drive. Plus hey u get to play around with a one-fiddy!
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Post by ryan_ott on Oct 2, 2016 12:06:45 GMT -5
That should be a cheap quick fix, valve adjustment and new or cleaned blinker switch and your down the road. Buy first then deal with the wife. She'll understand.
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Post by thxcuz on Oct 2, 2016 12:37:39 GMT -5
Yeah. But with my luck, it will be sold a day before payday or they will screw up my paycheck again.
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Post by thxcuz on Oct 6, 2016 19:14:04 GMT -5
I've changed my mind. I think I am going to get a Garelli Moped instead. I think I am going to convert it to a top tank. Late fall, winter project! The BBK will cost twice as much as the 'ped. and I may have to learn how to weld (i got a cheap welder from HF for Christmas). All my money will go to treatland instead of scrappydog.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2016 19:44:49 GMT -5
I have a lead on this craigslist scooter It's a Bashan edge, the price is good, there is a title (unusual for these parts...I'm not saying most of them are stolen, buuuuuut - yeah. Most of them are stolen) The guy originally posted that it dies at idle, then he says it doesn't run at all. I'm thinking fuel problem. Also the blinker is stuck. Bad relay or faulty switch? Either way a simple fix. He even told me he would deliver it because I doubt it would fit in my yuppy minivan and he's from pick up truck town. I said I'd give him an extra 50 bucks for the trouble. Pro- 150cc scooter for a cheap price. Clean title Possible easy fix Con- still have to fix, could have bigger Issues. Need M endorsement, insurance and Tags It's still Chineese stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/5781807224.htmlI can't pull the trigger until payday so it may be gone by then. Dare I risk the wrath of the wife and bring another scooter home? Do I dare take on another non running Mao-tercycle? Oh yeah, one more thing - it's yellow. I don't know if I want to look like I'm riding a big banana. Man, that is a 150? I would do it for that price AND, that is his asking price so...probably take $150-160. Unless the engine is trashed, I would do this deal in a heartbeat if I had the cash. If nothing else, you get it...fix a few items and flip it and make $50-100 or more. Good luck whatever you decide. I never see stuff like this in my town or surrounding area. Bill |
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Post by thxcuz on Oct 6, 2016 19:52:21 GMT -5
I offered him 150 today ( a dollar a cubic centimeter) I haven't heard back.
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Post by eclark5483 on Oct 7, 2016 3:51:21 GMT -5
Blinker trouble might just be a burnt out bulb. I know when I first got my Spree, it had the same issue. I noticed the front bulb did not go on but the back one stayed lit. Opened up the lens on front, saw the bulb was just out of it's casing, put it back in, turn signals worked perfect. Either way, should be a super easy fix.
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Post by dan50 on Oct 7, 2016 14:07:47 GMT -5
Hop on that deal even at $200! Sounds like easy to fix up, and you can flip it or keep it and have a nice 150cc.
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Post by thxcuz on Oct 7, 2016 14:56:07 GMT -5
Guy never got back to me
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Post by dan50 on Oct 7, 2016 17:32:54 GMT -5
Offer him the full $200.
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