Copart

ninja_sleeper · September 1st, 2011, 11:03 AM

I transport cars for people, that's my job, and sometimes I get calls for a transport from the Copart auctions in Cali. I have one customer who gets Gixxers, CBRS and Kawis all the time and I think he ends up fixing them and re selling them. Has anyone ever looked into this?

Bosgarage57 · September 1st, 2011, 12:46 PM

Yea I have a friend that does it. He buys mostly mustangs and fixes though. A lot of people are weary of buying a salvaged bike though, unless you're gonna race it stunt it.

Numbersix · September 2nd, 2011, 09:00 AM

I have checked out Copart on a quasi-regular basis since a 17-year-old drove his pickup into my van at a net 90mph (left turn into me, both doing 45) killing the van (would've been me too except for side impact beams). I had to deliver title to Copart to get my total check.

Occasionally I've seen a bike come up with 'normal wear' but most, unless you're prepared to do a complete rebuild &/or check *everything* for potential repair, are not worth bidding on.

However, if you've got the mechanical skill, you can probably snag a good deal.

September 1st, 2011, 11:03 AM	#1
ninja_sleeper ninjette.org guru Name: Carrie Location: Oregon Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 2	Copart I transport cars for people, that's my job, and sometimes I get calls for a transport from the Copart auctions in Cali. I have one customer who gets Gixxers, CBRS and Kawis all the time and I think he ends up fixing them and re selling them. Has anyone ever looked into this? __________________________________________________

September 1st, 2011, 12:46 PM	#2
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	Yea I have a friend that does it. He buys mostly mustangs and fixes though. A lot of people are weary of buying a salvaged bike though, unless you're gonna race it stunt it.

September 2nd, 2011, 09:00 AM	#3
Numbersix ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: MI Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): Honda Elite 110 (deceased), Green 2012 Ninja 250 (sold on Pi day); Grey/Green 2019 Ninja 400 ABS Posts: 238	I have checked out Copart on a quasi-regular basis since a 17-year-old drove his pickup into my van at a net 90mph (left turn into me, both doing 45) killing the van (would've been me too except for side impact beams). I had to deliver title to Copart to get my total check. Occasionally I've seen a bike come up with 'normal wear' but most, unless you're prepared to do a complete rebuild &/or check everything for potential repair, are not worth bidding on. However, if you've got the mechanical skill, you can probably snag a good deal.