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Iron Butt
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29 Palms California | Due to physical disabilities, I'm going to have to give her up. 2008 Midnight Cherry Premium. Would like to help someone out, asking $17K, for a bike i spent 25k on 8 December 08. You can look at my photos for a look at her. |
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Puddle Jumper
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Orange County | Sorry you have to give it up. I know what it feels like. I had to do the same to mine. Can I see your pictures? |
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Iron Butt
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29 Palms California | yeah its buckeye in the gallery |
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Puddle Jumper
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Orange County | If it's in the gallery, what name is it under. because I do not see it under the Buckeye name. |
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Iron Butt
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New York State | Great pictures sorry you have to sell her ,hope you find her a good home |
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Iron Butt
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29 Palms California | they are there. under.... BUCKEYE in caps. Try again. |
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Cruiser
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rhode island | say it ain't so, bucky say it ain't so!........good luck and thanks for your service. |
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Iron Butt
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29 Palms California | thanks brother. I really love her, but this old Marine Corps back is getting the best of me. |
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Puddle Jumper
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Orange County | Saw it . real nice. How many miles? |
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Iron Butt
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29 Palms California | She just collects dust in the garage now. I ride her to work when I can. I just won a best bagger at the toys for tots run, and haven't been able to ride since. It happens, do you think $17K is a good deal. I would have got her for that in a heart beat, if they were even out last year! |
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Iron Butt
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New York State | You might want to try the Utopia Backrest before selling |
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Visionary
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Memphis | BUCKEYE, This news totally sucks. Not just about the Vision, but about being able to ride. Your sense of humor got me through some rough days during "the wait". You are a true legend from the earliest days of Vision-Riders. Hope you can somehow get healed and back in the saddle. I still look forward to meeting you someday. S/F |
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Iron Butt
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29 Palms California | thanks song. .
Im at 14k miles. Just changed tires out about 2 months ago. There is nothing to be done about my back. Disc went bad. I put in a good run. I have pain walking so you could put a hooker with endless bj's on the seat and like a bull rider, would only make it 8 seconds. Yeah, you heathens, the second and third time i would only last 8 seconds. Not bad for a 43 year old?
Think $17k is to much or little?
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Cruiser
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Stockton, Ca. | BUCKEYE,
Have you thought of any mods that can make riding a possibility? I saw a Goldwing with hydraulic wheels on the rear that lower when coming to a stop and raise up when taking off. Very cool!
I hope you find a good home for your Vivi if not at your home. Best of luck to you! For many of us acquiring one of these Visions was a bitter-sweet experience and took a lot of patience . I am truly sorry to hear the news. take good care, and wishing you a stronger healthier back in the New Year...
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Tourer
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Savannah, GA -Year round riding!! Yay! | That sux, Buck... Keeping my fingers crossed for a miracle for you....
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Visionary
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So Cal | Good luck BUCKEYE. Hope everything turns out for the best. |
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Iron Butt
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29 Palms California | thanx gang.
I road her down to a Jeep dealer, about 5 miles round trip. Didn't want to get off, but had to.
They insulted me with $12500 for trade in. I figured i would give my buddies on the site here, first poke at her before she went out onto the open market. Funny thing is, they all came out of the dealership....with the same remarks we get everywhere...all along the WOW lines. But then kick me in the twig and berries with that insulting trade in value.
It's not that bad, my girls think it's a good idea. It's better to sell her, than to watch her sit and collect dust.
I've come to peace with it.
Give me a shout if you know about anyone in the market. I mean, $17k seems like a great deal to me. |
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Iron Butt
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, FL United States | Daniel, so sorry to hear you can't ride anymore  $17k sounds about right. It's what I would ask for my Vis if/when the time comes. |
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Tourer
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Northeastern Penna. | Sorry to hear about you and your health and selling the Vision. Don't give in for that price of $12500. Maybe try selling on ebay. I think you will get more action there. |
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Iron Butt
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29 Palms California | i think it will go fast once i put her up. i thought i would give the gang on the site here, first shot. I plan on putting the sign on her next week. Im putting her in the lot here on the Marine Corps Base. She won't last 2 days before someone will snatch her up. I wouldn't mind her going fast, but have a lifetime to sell her. I'm in no rush, just needs a good home. A Vision Premium foster home, with visits every now and again? |
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Iron Butt
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29 Palms California | thanks CJ, you going to the rose bowl? I am going to the fiesta bowl next week. Everyone thinks the Buckeyes are doomed. Watch! We shall overcome. Everyones healthy, and our freshman QB is done making freshman mistakes... |
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Iron Butt
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| Buckeye, I am very sorry to read about you and your bike. I hope you get a good price for your bike and your prognosis improves. Sincerely, Tim
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Iron Butt
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Richmond, Virginia | just a suggestion. If you arent in a huge rush, I would try to hang on to her through the winter months, you could probably get a better price once it starts to warm up and the motorcycle interest picks up. plus we will be farther away from the recession/depression that George apparently doesnt believe that we are in. I wouldnt give her away, especially if you are unfortunately having to give up something you love, dont let your last memory be " i had to give it away" make it a positive buddy. |
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Iron Butt
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Rockford, IL | Unfortunately........considering what they have been going for on Ebay lately the $17k might be a a bit on the high side. Especially with 14k on the clock. I know Ebay can sometimes be a mean beast, but it is what it is...and that is a pricing guide for "worth". Take a look at this link for what I'm speaking of http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=2455&posts=10&mid=25260&highlight=saggy&highlightmode=1&action=search#M25260 Personally I'd go the "wait a while" route. Depending on your locale you are probably going to end up taking a hard nailing on the price selling now versus wating till spring. Is it the ride thats killing your back? Or is it the mount/dismount issue? In both of these areas there are some options that I would try. Such as a Utopia backrest, or highway pegs or different seat. And if its the mount/dismount area I'd try out some different "styles" such as stepping on the floorboard and then mount or whatever. And air-ride suspension is an option. In other words....I'd try almost all options prior to giving up my scoot. Especially if I was gonna possibly get slaughtered on the selling price. |
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Iron Butt
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29 Palms California | I live in the Mojave desert. It gets cold for about 2 days. LOL
I've decided to sell, and although it sucks, i don't feel it financially wise to have a 25K paper weight/ dust collector in my garage. If i didn't owe on it, maybe, but since i just can't swing a new auto and the bike, i choose the auto. I have to ge to work. |
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