"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
07/01/2020 at 20:33 • Filed to: A dumbass with cash
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"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
07/01/2020 at 20:33 • Filed to: A dumbass with cash | 0
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I emailed the seller and am thinking about picking this up. Do any of the motorcycle oppos see anything here I should steer clear of?
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> Noodles
07/01/2020 at 20:44 |
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I’d steer clear of Olney, MD, but that's just me being a jerk from NoVa
Monkey B
> Noodles
07/01/2020 at 20:46 |
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I think so. That’s a lot of motorcycle for $2500-3.
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Monkey B
> Monkey B
07/01/2020 at 20:49 |
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to add, I’ve known of a few tha t sport toured these things with a few farkles. From what I recall they were considered one of the more comfortable sport metrics.
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Noodles
> Monkey B
07/01/2020 at 20:49 |
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It was $3500 yesterday, and they don't give a lot of info. That's why I'm asking
Ssfancyfresh
> Noodles
07/01/2020 at 20:50 |
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Ok price. I believe this may be carbureted. Not fuel injected. Or maybe I’m getting it mixed up with the R6 of that era.
If it were me, I would hold out for a newer FI bike. By 2005, most everything was .
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Noodles
> Cash Rewards
07/01/2020 at 20:51 |
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I understand. If Maryland license plates knew what the fast lane was, I'd not hate that state as much
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Noodles
> Ssfancyfresh
07/01/2020 at 20:53 |
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That’s good advice. Thanks. I didn’t consider carb vs fi. Honestly didn't know it might be carbed. #newb
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Monkey B
> Noodles
07/01/2020 at 20:56 |
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If this thing is as advertised and they are dropping price rapidly during a pandemic/recession I’d show up with $2k and give it a shot. It looks the part of a non molested barely ridden bike. The garage it’s pictured in looks clean. If you are close you have to gi ve it a look. Eastern Shore right?
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Monkey B
> Noodles
07/01/2020 at 20:59 |
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Maryland is only second to VA drivers left lane camping in DE...and the VA drivers do not move...ever...at all.
Sovande
> Cash Rewards
07/01/2020 at 21:01 |
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This is the only reply that makes sense.
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Noodles
> Monkey B
07/01/2020 at 21:04 |
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I'm in the pan handle of West Virginia, so it's pretty darn close. Might have to give it a closer look
dumpsterfire!
> Noodles
07/01/2020 at 21:10 |
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Always a little cautious when the ad doesn't mention miles or a pic of the odometer.
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Noodles
> Monkey B
07/01/2020 at 21:10 |
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I can’t argue with that. I’m a mile from VA, 20 miles from MD. At least the local West Virginia drivers are all packing heat so they act accordingly. When everyone has a gun, people are afraid of getting shot. It helps. I swear.
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Noodles
> dumpsterfire!
07/01/2020 at 21:11 |
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It also only shows one side of the bike.
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Monkey B
> Noodles
07/01/2020 at 21:19 |
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It’s around 2- 2.5 hours from me. I used to live in Cape Charles so the name Onley looked familiar.
Injection came a few years later on this bike I think, but iirc the power numbers are similar as that’s likely the primary difference. Sure, injection is better...but I dunno it deters me if the buy is right.
A phone conversation with the owner will tell you all you need to know in most cases.
ranwhenparked
> Monkey B
07/01/2020 at 21:27 |
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Few days before 4th of July and raining, Route 1 was a total shitshow today. Surprised by how many MD and VA plates were on there heading south along with the expected NY and NJ drivers , but guess they could be coming from all over or taking weird detours.
jminer
> Noodles
07/01/2020 at 21:34 |
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I’d say that’s expensive for a likely ridden hard 20 year carbureted old Super sport bike. Unless you’ve got a serious case of nostalgia for that bike I’d get something newer and fuel injected. Also unless you’re an experiences sport rider I’d stay away from that one as it was a serious performer in its day and has zero rider aides either.
What are you looking for in a bike?
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Noodles
> jminer
07/01/2020 at 22:08 |
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I've been looking at new Honda 300s. I just don't want to run out of bike after a summer. It'd be nice to find something easy to learn on that won't leave me craving more. A few oppos have suggested an sv. But this just kinda fell into my price range
bison78
> Noodles
07/01/2020 at 22:10 |
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How is Olney pronounced? Where I come from there is an Olney near and the “l” is silent.
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Noodles
> bison78
07/01/2020 at 22:13 |
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Not really sure, but knowing this area I'd say it isn't pronounced the way it's spelled.
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jminer
> Noodles
07/01/2020 at 22:13 |
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I’d look at 4-500cc parallel twins like the Ninja or Honda CB500 bikes. I have a CB500x and it’s an excellent bike.
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Noodles
> jminer
07/01/2020 at 22:22 |
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I'll definitely look into those. My boss just bought a Ninja 650R. He freaking loves that thing. I'm trying to avoid a new bike, but it's looking like a decent buy since I plan on keeping it for a while
nermal
> Noodles
07/01/2020 at 22:26 |
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I would pass. It’s a 20 yr old sportbike. Check title status, it’s potentially questionable . Check insurance prices as well, they can be all over the place in regards to cost .
Consider something newer, to actually new . A modern 600 will be better in every way, and not down by much HP . Power difference is i rrelevant for street riding, but better handling and brakes will lead to lower lap times if you track it. Looks like a dvertised pricing for a leftover ZX6 or GSXR 600 is ~ $7700. Hondas are ~$9k and an R6 ~$10k. Going with a 3 year old used one nets only a ~$1k savings. Given the price difference, to me it’s worth it for the new ones.
Note that I’m extremely biased because I just got a new ZX6 last year. It’s awesome, even completely stock.
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jminer
> Noodles
07/01/2020 at 22:34 |
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Avoiding a new bike is a good idea, but if you grab the right model at the right time they can be nearly as cheap as a used bike. I bought mine as a new 2015 in 2017 and paid $4k for it. You’re in what’s normally the sellers season though so deals are harder to find.
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Monkey B
> ranwhenparked
07/01/2020 at 23:31 |
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when I go to Dover to see my son I use 9...even on race weekends it’s usually just locals anymore. I learned to ride on 9 and rode it often so I know it well enough to have a good time!
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ranwhenparked
> Monkey B
07/01/2020 at 23:45 |
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I'm working in Newark all day tomorrow, will probably take that back down. The whole state is going to be backed up at rush hour
shop-teacher
> jminer
07/01/2020 at 23:53 |
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My local Yamaha dealer has almost no inventory right now. Bikes are selling like crazy.
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jminer
> shop-teacher
07/02/2020 at 00:11 |
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Definitely makes sense. I read an article on Revzilla the other day talking about a surge in ridership and hoping a lot of them turned into commuters. It’d be awesome if that would stick.
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Monkey B
> ranwhenparked
07/02/2020 at 00:25 |
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I live in Newark! Only need to go to West Chester in the morning, then I get to stay home.
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ranwhenparked
> Monkey B
07/02/2020 at 00:29 |
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My new sales territory is everything north of the canal, and I live in Dover, so it's a lot of back and forth until the state shuts down again. Better than driving to my old office on Kent Island
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shop-teacher
> jminer
07/02/2020 at 00:41 |
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The used scooter market is red hot right now too. Anything good and reasonably priced is gon e within a couple days, tops. I've seen several sell within a couple hours.
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> bison78
07/02/2020 at 08:29 |
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The l is pronounced. Ol-nee
davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> jminer
07/02/2020 at 09:51 |
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People buying motorcycles instead of spending money to fly somewhere on vacation?
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jminer
> davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
07/02/2020 at 13:32 |
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Probably, the fun will last longer...