[FastWalker]

I have finally excepted that my motorcycle days are over. This week I took out some of my old bikes and enjoyed the nice weather. Then I spent the next three days in bed with back issues. I forgot just how much other bikes vibrate compared to my Burgman 400. During the ride with a 1993 Harley Davidson Road king a piece of trim actually fell off due to the excessive vibrations. I laughed out loud at the image of losing parts along the route. I road almost all of my bikes this weekend and the only one that felt smooth enough was a 1980 Suzuki GS850G. I have 3 garages stuffed with vintage motorcycles. When I liked a bike I use to buy all available versions of it ie. CB750, CB900, CB1000 and so on. These bikes have sat for over ten years. Some I had drained all fluids others not so much. Some of these bikes are really rare like my 1942 Harley Davidson police bike.
I am looking for the best place to sell these bikes any ideas on where I should go ?

 

[Dave_J]

Well, you could try a "Lot" sell at like Barrett Jackson type auction. Or sell off one bike at a time. On the "Lot" type auction, you would group each type bikes into a lot and let them bid on the 1 to 10 bikes in that lot number. It can work if you set a low enough reserve for the lot. Sometimes a lot's bid will not go high enough for the reserve and then the bidder will contact you thru the auction house and make a bid on 1 or 2 bikes. If you do this, WARNING, never deal outside of the auction house's control for a set amount of time set forth in their contract. You could get :violent1:

Selling one at a time can take a long time. Taking 10,000 calls from low bidders, taking time to show each one, letting them ride the bike or not..... will make your head :compress:I would not want to try selling more than 2 bikes at a time.

 

[Gerry O]

It would be nice to see a list of what bikes you have and what kind of price you are asking. I'm sure some of the members on here would be interested.

I am

 

[LeDude]

you may want to take a look at the new CB500X, very neutral riding position if you still crave riding a regular motorcycle, great package.

Scoots are great for those with physical limitations, hard to beat them in the comfort department.

all the best...

 

[FastWalker]

Thanks for the reply. I am looking for a reputable dealer who specializes in vintage bikes who won't rob me blind and will pay cash. I will put together a list.

 

[rut3556]

Thanks for the reply. I am looking for a reputable dealer who specializes in vintage bikes who won't rob me blind and will pay cash. I will put together a list.

Give Randy Baxter a call at Baxter Cycle in Marne, IA. He specializes in vintage bikes, although he kinda leans towards Brit bikes. I haven't dealt with him for some years now, so I'll bet he's moved into vintage Jap bikes as well.

 

[Mike337]

Sounds like an awesome collection! I'd love to see them.

 

[Gbjbany]

not sure if this is of any use or relevance, but you may find a contact there to help you.

WHAT: 2nd Annual Vintage Motorcycle Festival
WHEN: August 24-25, 2013 (Show Saturday; Ride Sunday)
WHERE: LeMay – America’s Car Museum, 2702 East D Street, Tacoma, WA 98421

 

[FastWalker]

Thanks for the information. I am going to start taking some pictures tonight.

 

[FastWalker]

1957 1200 custom photo (8).jpg

 

[FastWalker]

1942 note the 3 speed shifter on the gas tank

 

[Dave_J]

See, I'd take that GS850 off ya for sure. But the wife would say no. Not that I listen well.

 

[rut3556]

1942 note the 3 speed shifter on the gas tank

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Shades of me on my Indian Chief, back in 1959.

 

[IntRunner40]

Fasstwalker,

I will be visiting a friend in Warrenville over the weekend, maybe I need to send him over as his bike is headed for the Harley graveyard, so he needs a bike. My angle would be to buy you a beer and hear your stories as I am sure you have a few. ccasion5:

 

[FastWalker]

Sounds fun but this weekend is Bottopia a three day music festival that my buddies and I go to. It is kinda like a Dead party check out their music at mr. Blotto.
Another time would be great let me know if you make it up again.

 

[FastWalker]

That sure is a handsome guy on that Indian.......
Brings back some good times

 

[rut3556]

Hey thanks man, but for some reason I don't look quite like that anymore! ha ha

 

[DodgyNomad]

I feel the same way about my Burgman. After riding the scooter, I have sold off my older motorcycles, and finally my touring bike. I can't believe I'm happy right now with only one bike, but it's a great feeling not having all those bikes to maintain, tune, charge, insure. Some of my friends have done the same thing, bought a maxi scooter, then starting to ride it more and more, then deciding they don't need all those other bikes that are collecting dust.

You can only ride one at a time.....

 

[29534]

I feel the same way about my Burgman. After riding the scooter, I have sold off my older motorcycles, and finally my touring bike. I can't believe I'm happy right now with only one bike, but it's a great feeling not having all those bikes to maintain, tune, charge, insure. Some of my friends have done the same thing, bought a maxi scooter, then starting to ride it more and more, then deciding they don't need all those other bikes that are collecting dust.

You can only ride one at a time.....

I'm with you. I'm probably going to sell my remaining BMW since I got my 650. I felt my 400 was a good "in addition" to ride but the 650 seems to be a good "instead of" ride.