Bad Craigslist Motorcycle Deals and How To Avoid Them - Page 2

subxero · January 24th, 2017, 09:51 AM

had a gem of a call the other day.

young kid (by sound of his voice and the way he spoke) calls and proceeds to blow smoke up my ass about the bike I have for sale. Then asks if I will trade for a POS quad.

I say No, just sell your quad and call me back when you get the cash.

Kid: Well even if I sell it I will only get like $700 for the quad so I wouldn't have enough for the bike.

(so originally wants to trade me POS quad that is not even close to worth the bike, pretty normal)

Then the kid asks me if I will take $700,

NO

Kid: Well what about a payment plan, I am not that far away?

NO

Kid: Oh hey, ill call you right back I have a call on the other line.

Kid calls back: Oh hey, that was some guy who is going to buy my quad, gonna pick it up tomorrow for $900. Ill give you $900 for the bike.

^Seriously? NO!! no one just called you, no one is buying your quad and I'm not selling you a bike at this point even if you did have enough money.

Bk834 · January 24th, 2017, 09:53 AM

In my experience, the Facebook classifieds are about the best place to buy and sell. There are still many time wasters, people that will ask one question every day for months, and then try and low ball you, but the scammers and thieves won't even try on there. I've been doing quite well flipping cars and bikes on Fb lately. They have a good thing going on there for both buyer and seller.

Triple Jim · January 24th, 2017, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

Kid: Well even if I sell it I will only get like $700 for the quad so I wouldn't have enough for the bike.

We got a kick out of that around the house here. He wants to trade, but then admits his quad isn't worth enough.

Ducati999 · January 25th, 2017, 09:11 AM

I had one guy tell me he was at work and could not get an insurance quote over the internet due to "restrictions" yet Craigslist worked? He wanted me to run the info thru the insurance site he sent me a link to. I did it for him with a fake name and SS#.
This dumb bastard actually message me back and said he needed me to use my actual info so he could get a more realistic quote! How stupid must he be to not realize I figured out his scam? I kept leading him on for days until he finally gave up and stopped contacting me. Minor victory but made me feel better to have keep him on the line for sometime!

Triple Jim · January 25th, 2017, 09:38 AM

I've learned to stop answering as soon as the "buyer" asks me to go to a web site to do something for him. That will always be either a commission to him or someone stealing my credit card information.

I do appreciate your taking the scammer's time though. One could argue that they'd have to stop if enough people wasted their time. Another argument is that they'd have to stop if no one fell for their scams. It's like email spam... it would be eliminated from the world very quickly if no one clicked the links, opened the attachments, etc..

Ducati999 · January 26th, 2017, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

I've learned to stop answering as soon as the "buyer" asks me to go to a web site to do something for him. That will always be either a commission to him or someone stealing my credit card information.

I do appreciate your taking the scammer's time though. One could argue that they'd have to stop if enough people wasted their time. Another argument is that they'd have to stop if no one fell for their scams. It's like email spam... it would be eliminated from the world very quickly if no one clicked the links, opened the attachments, etc..

Smart rule for dealing with these clowns. 1 out of 10 is serious anyways

DEFY · January 26th, 2017, 10:39 AM

http://binghamton.craigslist.org/mcy/5973065346.html

Please No Junk

taz · January 26th, 2017, 12:46 PM

Is that yours or just one you found, that looks like mine before i repainted it, THE FIRST ONE IS ORIG AND SECOND ONE IS REPAINTED

taz · January 26th, 2017, 02:30 PM

IF IT WAS REAL IT WOULD BE A GOOD BUY.

http://omaha.craigslist.org/mcy/5975204907.html

Triple Jim · January 26th, 2017, 02:39 PM

What the heck?

taz · January 26th, 2017, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by triple jim

what the heck?

the question for me or the add?

DEFY · January 26th, 2017, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taz

Is that yours or just one you found, that looks like mine before i repainted it, THE FIRST ONE IS ORIG AND SECOND ONE IS REPAINTED

One in my area, repainted and has a stunt cage on it.

Mechanikrazy · January 26th, 2017, 11:29 PM

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...965861975.html

A 2006/2007 ZX10R for 10k... With almost no description.

taz · January 27th, 2017, 05:40 AM

The custom paint looks like factory paint to me.

Motofool · January 29th, 2017, 08:24 AM

Possibly the best of this week:

http://salem.craigslist.org/mcy/5953659997.html

Mechanikrazy · January 29th, 2017, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Possibly the best of this week:

http://salem.craigslist.org/mcy/5953659997.html

Maybe it would look cool when finished and painted. As is, it looks like a rolling death trap. That is, if it rolls.

Triple Jim · January 29th, 2017, 12:38 PM

I guess he'd better go with the finish it and ask $8,000 plan. I bet it'll be a while though.

CaliGrrl · January 29th, 2017, 07:19 PM

Wow. Is the front wheel secured at ALL, or just stuck on the axle and free-floating?

dcj13 · January 29th, 2017, 10:35 PM

Hah! It'll handle like a dream! Ad didn't mention if the bike is titled...

jkv45 · February 1st, 2017, 10:28 AM

Here's one we can all appreciate -

Kawasaki Ninja 300cc - $8500

I have a 2015 Kawasaki ninja 300cc for sale. I bought it to drive for the summer and now I am selling. This bike is basically NEW, it has just over 1k miles on it. It has an aftermarket pipe and blue under glow. SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY!

Seriously.

Zaph42 · February 1st, 2017, 10:38 AM

Lol. But the blue underglow adds 10 hp.

Triple Jim · February 1st, 2017, 11:02 AM

Let's hope that's a typo.

taz · February 1st, 2017, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaph42

Lol. But the blue underglow adds 10 hp.

jkv45 · February 1st, 2017, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaph42

Lol. But the blue underglow adds 10 hp.

And apparently over $4000 as well.

Motofool · February 5th, 2017, 11:20 AM

http://treasure.craigslist.org/mcy/5955609893.html

Green 2012 Kawasaki zx-6r:

tfkrocks · February 5th, 2017, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

http://treasure.craigslist.org/mcy/5955609893.html

Green 2012 Kawasaki zx-6r:

Uhhhh

DEFY · February 6th, 2017, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

http://treasure.craigslist.org/mcy/5955609893.html

Green 2012 Kawasaki zx-6r:

He got it repainted and re-framed. Title still says green

taz · March 1st, 2017, 07:48 AM

https://omaha.craigslist.org/mcy/6019530888.html

a bike has a sun roof now

dcj13 · March 1st, 2017, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taz

https://omaha.craigslist.org/mcy/6019530888.html

a bike has a sun roof now

And automatic transmission!

taz · September 5th, 2017, 02:04 PM

https://siouxfalls.craigslist.org/mc...269789502.html

TOURING GSXR 650????

CaliGrrl · September 5th, 2017, 07:30 PM

Seems an odd choice for all the touring accessories.

Triple Jim · September 5th, 2017, 07:49 PM

Seems like a scam to me.

Tango89er · September 5th, 2017, 08:12 PM

I should put up pictures of my new bike then
CBR125 with top box and panniers

taz · December 5th, 2017, 08:47 AM

DON'T KNOW IF ITS A GOOD DEAL OR THE GUY IS JUST DREAMING FOR THIS HIGH OF A PRICE.

https://omaha.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1...408678727.html

Triple Jim · December 5th, 2017, 08:48 AM

With all that non-stock stuff, he's dreaming.

taz · December 6th, 2017, 10:24 AM

NOT ACTUALLY BAD

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/h...412613478.html

Ralgha · December 6th, 2017, 10:57 AM

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...411935761.html

jp8484 · December 6th, 2017, 12:46 PM

My 2010 Ninja 250 had strategically placed sticker on it. Turns out it was there to cover a crack on the fairing when I took them off after purchasing. Nothing serious but crack was getting longer as I rode without the sticker so DIY fixed with some JB weld.. I'll know better next time!

MrAtom · December 11th, 2017, 05:15 PM

In my experience, anyone selling a Japanese cruiser with "got harley parts on it...." as a selling point is an idiot and is going to tell you about how fantastic their neglected motorcycle is, and will tell you what an amazing deal you're getting.

CaliGrrl · December 21st, 2017, 11:53 PM

"Got Harley parts on it" and isn't a Harley.... yeah, even I know that's a bad idea!

January 24th, 2017, 09:51 AM	#41
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	had a gem of a call the other day. young kid (by sound of his voice and the way he spoke) calls and proceeds to blow smoke up my ass about the bike I have for sale. Then asks if I will trade for a POS quad. I say No, just sell your quad and call me back when you get the cash. Kid: Well even if I sell it I will only get like $700 for the quad so I wouldn't have enough for the bike. (so originally wants to trade me POS quad that is not even close to worth the bike, pretty normal) Then the kid asks me if I will take $700, NO Kid: Well what about a payment plan, I am not that far away? NO Kid: Oh hey, ill call you right back I have a call on the other line. Kid calls back: Oh hey, that was some guy who is going to buy my quad, gonna pick it up tomorrow for $900. Ill give you $900 for the bike. ^Seriously? NO!! no one just called you, no one is buying your quad and I'm not selling you a bike at this point even if you did have enough money. __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

January 24th, 2017, 09:53 AM	#42
Bk834 ninjette.org member Name: Brandon Location: Monroe, NC Join Date: Aug 2016 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja 250 Cafe Racer Posts: 55	In my experience, the Facebook classifieds are about the best place to buy and sell. There are still many time wasters, people that will ask one question every day for months, and then try and low ball you, but the scammers and thieves won't even try on there. I've been doing quite well flipping cars and bikes on Fb lately. They have a good thing going on there for both buyer and seller. __________________________________________________ '07 Ninja 250 Custom Cafe Racer

January 25th, 2017, 09:11 AM	#44
Ducati999 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ant Location: Wooster Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 999 2012 Ninja 250r Ducati748 Yellow finally running 2003 SV650 S (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	I had one guy tell me he was at work and could not get an insurance quote over the internet due to "restrictions" yet Craigslist worked? He wanted me to run the info thru the insurance site he sent me a link to. I did it for him with a fake name and SS#. This dumb bastard actually message me back and said he needed me to use my actual info so he could get a more realistic quote! How stupid must he be to not realize I figured out his scam? I kept leading him on for days until he finally gave up and stopped contacting me. Minor victory but made me feel better to have keep him on the line for sometime!
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

January 25th, 2017, 09:38 AM	#45
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	I've learned to stop answering as soon as the "buyer" asks me to go to a web site to do something for him. That will always be either a commission to him or someone stealing my credit card information. I do appreciate your taking the scammer's time though. One could argue that they'd have to stop if enough people wasted their time. Another argument is that they'd have to stop if no one fell for their scams. It's like email spam... it would be eliminated from the world very quickly if no one clicked the links, opened the attachments, etc..
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

January 26th, 2017, 10:39 AM	#47
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	http://binghamton.craigslist.org/mcy/5973065346.html Please No Junk __________________________________________________ Spoiler for topic: It might just be the [you] tag

January 26th, 2017, 02:30 PM	#49
taz ???????????????? Name: T Location: no where Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '17	IF IT WAS REAL IT WOULD BE A GOOD BUY. http://omaha.craigslist.org/mcy/5975204907.html

January 26th, 2017, 02:39 PM	#50
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	What the heck?

January 26th, 2017, 11:29 PM	#53
Mechanikrazy ninjette.org guru Name: Al Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): Thruxton R, R6 450 triple, EX300 (sold) Posts: 263	https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...965861975.html A 2006/2007 ZX10R for 10k... With almost no description.

January 27th, 2017, 05:40 AM	#54
taz ???????????????? Name: T Location: no where Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '17	The custom paint looks like factory paint to me.

January 29th, 2017, 08:24 AM	#55
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Possibly the best of this week: http://salem.craigslist.org/mcy/5953659997.html __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

January 29th, 2017, 12:38 PM	#57
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	I guess he'd better go with the finish it and ask $8,000 plan. I bet it'll be a while though.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

January 29th, 2017, 07:19 PM	#58
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Wow. Is the front wheel secured at ALL, or just stuck on the axle and free-floating?

January 29th, 2017, 10:35 PM	#59
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Hah! It'll handle like a dream! Ad didn't mention if the bike is titled...

February 1st, 2017, 10:28 AM	#60
jkv45 Rev Limiter Name: Jay Location: WI Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16	Here's one we can all appreciate - Kawasaki Ninja 300cc - $8500 I have a 2015 Kawasaki ninja 300cc for sale. I bought it to drive for the summer and now I am selling. This bike is basically NEW, it has just over 1k miles on it. It has an aftermarket pipe and blue under glow. SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY! Seriously.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

February 1st, 2017, 10:38 AM	#61
Zaph42 ninjette.org sage Name: John Location: Appleton, WI Join Date: Apr 2015 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 (race), Ninja 1000 (road) Posts: 504	Lol. But the blue underglow adds 10 hp. __________________________________________________ Ninja 300 - CCS Ultralight Thunderbike Racing I want to "like" your post but I can't due to forum rules. Sorry.

February 1st, 2017, 11:02 AM	#62
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Let's hope that's a typo.

February 5th, 2017, 11:20 AM	#65
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	http://treasure.craigslist.org/mcy/5955609893.html Green 2012 Kawasaki zx-6r: __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

March 1st, 2017, 07:48 AM	#68
taz ???????????????? Name: T Location: no where Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '17	https://omaha.craigslist.org/mcy/6019530888.html a bike has a sun roof now
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

September 5th, 2017, 02:04 PM	#70
taz ???????????????? Name: T Location: no where Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '17	https://siouxfalls.craigslist.org/mc...269789502.html TOURING GSXR 650????

September 5th, 2017, 07:30 PM	#71
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Seems an odd choice for all the touring accessories.

September 5th, 2017, 07:49 PM	#72
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Seems like a scam to me.

September 5th, 2017, 08:12 PM	#73
Tango89er ninjette.org member Name: Pete Location: Perth, Australia Join Date: Sep 2016 Motorcycle(s): '89 Ninja 250 (#3650) Posts: 78	I should put up pictures of my new bike then CBR125 with top box and panniers

December 5th, 2017, 08:47 AM	#74
taz ???????????????? Name: T Location: no where Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '17	DON'T KNOW IF ITS A GOOD DEAL OR THE GUY IS JUST DREAMING FOR THIS HIGH OF A PRICE. https://omaha.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1...408678727.html

December 5th, 2017, 08:48 AM	#75
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	With all that non-stock stuff, he's dreaming.

December 6th, 2017, 10:24 AM	#76
taz ???????????????? Name: T Location: no where Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '17	NOT ACTUALLY BAD https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/h...412613478.html

December 6th, 2017, 10:57 AM	#77
Ralgha ninjette.org sage Name: Kevin Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Tiger 800 XRT Posts: 828	https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...411935761.html __________________________________________________ bike * miles = smiles smiles / bike = miles smiles / miles = bike

December 6th, 2017, 12:46 PM	#78
jp8484 ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Canada Join Date: Oct 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 69	My 2010 Ninja 250 had strategically placed sticker on it. Turns out it was there to cover a crack on the fairing when I took them off after purchasing. Nothing serious but crack was getting longer as I rode without the sticker so DIY fixed with some JB weld.. I'll know better next time!

December 11th, 2017, 05:15 PM	#79
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	In my experience, anyone selling a Japanese cruiser with "got harley parts on it...." as a selling point is an idiot and is going to tell you about how fantastic their neglected motorcycle is, and will tell you what an amazing deal you're getting.

December 21st, 2017, 11:53 PM	#80
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	"Got Harley parts on it" and isn't a Harley.... yeah, even I know that's a bad idea!

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