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It was on Craigs list 5 min's before I saw it. A dealer in Dalton Ga. had it. when I got there to pick it up 2 and 1/2 hours later they had had over 30 calls on it. I really got it site unseen except for the pic's. ( I just got lucky ) right place at the right time.
Yea, I called the following morning that the ad was posted and was told it had sold! I will admit I was hesitant because of the price. I thought it may have been a misprint - I guess not huh! Even though it was a 3 hour drive for me, I was ready to go!
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heh, it's probably a good thing there's no audio ... I have such a crappy "monotone" voice that oftentimes my spoken words are taken out of context and that isn't even mentioning my expressionless face and lack of body language LMAO!! ... and then there's my total lack of tact and diplomacy!
Hey, that sounds like my wife!
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Just for grins, and not knowing that I stated the miles above. Just by looking at my bike from these pics, how many miles would you think are on it
I wouldn't dare guess by looking at photos only. IMO, pictures are not worth a thousand words. In reality, they are useless for judging mileage. They do however give a potential buyer an idea of a bikes condition if the photos are full sized and in full resolution. Most do not show enough detail to judge mileage. Barely enough to get a real idea of it's true cosmetic condition. I would take a guess however with a close up look in person.
Either way, that is one clean looking bike!
That is how I clean my bikes when I sell them. Take it apart, clean it, & polish it - spotless.
SilvrT,
No disrespect taken. We are similar in that we aren't afraid to voice our honest opinions. I am a member of many forums and I know how the clicks of a keyboard can be taken out of context. It's hard to get attitude and tone across without audio.
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No disrespect to anyone, but I've been riding for over 30 years and I have no doubt that one can discern between 30K and 130K miles on a bike. It would take a LOT of parts replacing, painting, and so on to fool a seasoned rider. You just can't escape the normal, unavoidable road rash of 130,000 miles on asphalt. Of course 20 years will do it's damage alone, even in a thermally controlled environment.
By the way Scooter, ironically the bike I am going to look at this evening is the exact same color as yours - 2-tone "Blonde". Wish you were closer, I'd come over and see it too!
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Going by today to get a hands on look and ride, if the rain will subside.
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First off, I'm a newbie considering the purchase of a 1st gen. Venture. I am glad to have found this site! I've been lurking for a week or so and it's well worth the effort to become a member. So......
No doubt this has been covered before, but I couldn't find it by a search. I'm looking at a 1987 Venture that is in Great condition. 30k miles and everything works including the radio and CB. It is a very nice bike.
If I could get it for $2,200, would that be a fair price?
Newbie quesion... Fair Price on an '87 Venture
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Hmmm........ I may have to think about that one before revealing the answer!