jonboy883 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) Is it me? I, like many of us, like to browse on e.bay to see what bikes are on there and what people are paying..... My question is however, do you like me, read some of the descriptions and enter a mild rant state! Comments like "scrambler", "never raced", "not for the faint hearted" and my favourite "very fast" in relation to any trials bike, never seem right. Is it me, have I turned into my father, or has Victor Meldrew moved into my mind... That said, when people say, not taxed and MOT'd about trail bikes as they've only been used on green lanes, has the same effect. Perhaps I should just chill, and ride more.......mind you I can only get 120mph from my TXT Pro 280!!!!!!! Edited March 31, 2014 by jonboy883 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross brown Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 For Sale: My much loved Trail bike is now for sale. GasGas TXT Pro. 280 Raced constantly. Never garaged. Maintained using only an adjustable crescent. As seen on YouTube "how to Jap Zap in Dorset". M25 record holder. No time wasters. Serious offers only please. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) I go cold at "first to see will buy" & "priced to sell" as opposed to ......... Edited March 31, 2014 by b40rt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0007 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Don't forget Ridden mostly on Sundays 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboy883 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 "First to see will buy" and "you won't find better" are my favourites..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-shock 250 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Saw a great one recently: Stunt bike, 4 stroke 350cc, 2000 model. Was a '96 beta techno. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betabonkers Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Only used by the vicar to go to church on a Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeporter Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I have to admit the thing that boils my p*** is the saying. " in Immaculate condition" then you look at the pics and it is wrecked What the f--k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasthatchgas Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 For sale, second hand trials bike in used condition.....really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanorbust Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 "One careful owner" is always a good one. It may even be true but says nothing of the half dozen slackers whose hands it's been through, whose "maintenance" comprises of power-washing the grease from the bearings and parking it up to rust at the back of the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon v8 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I pretty much ignore what the ad says,if its bike I'm after I just assume its going to need work and make an offer based on what I can see.What some folk regard as being "Fully rebuilt" is worlds apart from what the actual bike is like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0007 Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 LOL, I sold my 17 year old Beta and the guy flipped out and wanted his money back cuz the kick start slips the ratchet every once in a while, always started for me, he is a dirt bike guy and I'm guessing was jumping up and down on it or something I took it back and told him used trials bikes are not for him He drove 300km to return the bike with a 1 ton diesel truck rather than take my offer of paying for the parts to fix whatever was slipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffsgasgas Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 "Super rare" gets me. I guess I am too close to the forest to see the trees. --Biff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breagh Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 "Super rare" or collectors? Read, can't get spares. Or was too rubbish in the first place to sell in any quantity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 This one is true, the dents on the fuel tank are from when it fell over.....fact ! Those who own Shercos can vouch for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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