Got blacklisted. Haha. For pointing out that the 250cc bike he is selling, that is out of the system, would cost approx $700 to get on the road. He disputed this and informed that I had no idea what I was talking about. It needs a full cert/VIN check (approx $150) Ir needs a rego (minimum is 6 months so $273) As the bike is a model after 1991 it needs the brakes checked, (Normally costs $100 - $150) and a form provided. He also tells that the front tyre needs replacing. (Easily $100 at a minimum). The bike has also "been dropped while on stand. " and has dings and scratches. Could be a Insurance write off.
Why am I writing this here? To make people aware that they need to be careful with info some sellers are giving.
piperguy,
Jun 23, 8:59am
Having just got my bike back on the road I can appreciate this. Mine was 3 weeks away from being cancelled due to forgetting to renew the rego hold. I spent $800 on a full service incl new brake fluid and 2 new tyres and $440 or so on getting the rego back up to date.
kazbanz,
Jun 23, 9:01am
OR you could be wrong.
axzon,
Jun 23, 9:34am
Based on what? it needs a re-cert, it needs a rego (licence), it needs brakes checked and a form stating that they are Ok provided. And seller tells it needs a tyre. My point is that there is a total of approx $700 that the buyer will need to pay on top of sale price to get bike on the road. You could argue that it is not the sellers responsibility to inform re this. I just think it is unethical not to inform some keen one looking for their first bike.
robotnik,
Jun 23, 11:01am
Your post sounds like auction sabotage, so quite right that you got blacklisted. Especially suggesting it might be an insurance write-off, I mean really!
Your costings could well be correct, but unless you've actually examined the bike and got proper quotes and such like, then it is all supposition.
How about not buying the bike and leaving it at that next time?
gsimpson,
Jun 23, 12:48pm
There are always expenses getting a vehicle one has purchased used up to scratch.
richardmayes,
Jun 23, 1:01pm
Fair enough, I'd blacklist some know-it-all who posted a whole lot of his own opinions in the Q&A to sabotage something I was selling too.
attitudedesignz,
Jun 23, 1:04pm
Yep, as would I.
attitudedesignz,
Jun 23, 1:07pm
OP, are you sure you need to "pay" for a brake check?
Last bike i did the brakes only had to be checked / measured by a "competent" person, and in that case it was me.
I hope for your sake you're correct because otherwise you'll look like a knac that doesn't actually know every thing.
kazbanz,
Jun 23, 1:18pm
So Axzon YOU are in the business I would assume. Therefore you have checked with LTSA to confirm the bike is actually deregistered haven't you? You aren't just assuming its the case based on your speculation? The $100-$150 to do brake check done--where did you get that figure from? BUT of more interest. Are YOU actually looking to purchase a 250cc road motorcycle?
axzon,
Jun 23, 6:40pm
Yep, I am looking for a 250 for my son. Yep, bike does not have a current plate. Yep, if you are competent you can measure brakes your self and fill in the form. But if you are not you will need someone to help you. And I know people who have paid $150 to have the brakes checked/tested and gotten a report written for re-cert. A bike like the one we are talking about will be of interest for a female/young chap who does not have much money and is looking for their first small bike. ( I did make an offer for the bike taking in to account the additional costs, but my offer was considered an insult. Does not worry me.). The seller, in my opinion, is trying to down play the extra costs. Will be a tough lesson for the potential byer. Oh and, I never stated in my Q anything re insurance write-ott. If I had gotten close to consider purchasing the bike I would have done the research. I hope all goes well and he sells the bike to someone who knows what they are getting and is happy.
kazbanz,
Jun 24, 6:38am
So again axzon--did you check with LTSA that the bike was deregistered? Was it lapsed rego or derego ?
kazbanz,
Jun 24, 7:20am
now you really have me curious.--what kind of bike were you looking at for your son?
axzon,
Jun 24, 8:20am
Seller tells it had lapsed. And when checking the plate number is not in the system. No need to do any more research as I will not buy the bike.
We have a 400cc bike that was his older brothers. But I was considering a 250 to get him started on the path of his license.
All good. Signing off.
kazbanz,
Jun 24, 9:09am
axzon-do you know that the current learner licence laws mean a lot of 400's are Learner approved?
kecal,
Jun 24, 3:00pm
go the whole hog get a duke 659, or triumph 660
axzon,
Jun 24, 9:59pm
Yep. I know that.
unideck,
May 3, 4:14am
My young fella has the Ducati Monster 400s - Awesome learner bike, nimble and plenty of pull to get you in (and out) of trouble. Some very nice LAMS approved bikes in the market place now for sure.
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