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Marketplace => For Sale => Topic started by: Simo63 on September 18, 2014, 07:50:44 pm

Title: Large Bike Clearance - 18 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on September 18, 2014, 07:50:44 pm
Okay need to clear out a lot of bikes.

This is still a mass sale and as such I have only provided a brief description below however I can provide more details and pictures to individual genuine enquirers.

I know I haven't provided heaps of info but if you are interested in any of the bikes, please do not hesitate to ask me :)

1. 1982 XL500 RC - Acerbis tank. Could be registered. New top end    $1,750
2. 1982 XL500 RC - 41000 kms, Very neat and tidy    $1,750
3. 1983 RM80 - Recently raced, spent $500 on repairs    $900
4. 1983 RM80 - Runner, Running bike, needs resto                   $500
5. 1983 RM80 - Non runner, parts bike or resto project    $300
6. 1980 YZ100G - Needs ignition. New side covers    $500 - SOLD
7. 1980 YZ125G - Restored and genuinely race ready    $2,750 - SOLD
8. 1981 YZ125H - Restored and stored as display bike. DG Pipe    $2,600
9. 1973/4 CZ400 - Stunning $8K resto. Genuinely race ready    $5500 - WANT TO KEEP THIS SO CURRENTLY NOT FOR SALE UNLESS I REALLY HAVE TO SELL IT :(
10. 1982 XR500 RC - Stainless Pipe Great old bike, Runs well    $1,500
11. 1982 XR500 RC - Non Runner, $3k rebuild but now not running? Great project    $1,200
12. 1982 XR500 RC - Non Runner, needs work, Disk Brake front end. Great Project $1000
13. 1982 XR200 - Original bike. Project. Not running  $650
14. 1997 XR80 - Full engine rebuild. Spent over $1400 on this,  $1,000
15. 1989 CR250 - Genuinely race ready, fully restored    $5,400 - SOLD
16. GT250 - 197x model. Non runner. Located in Yackandandah    $350 - SOLD
17. 1983 XL350 Roller - No motor. $250

Late additions:
18. 1975 MT250 - Cosmetically challenged but a fantastic motor and original pipe incl muffler!! - $750 - SOLD

All prices ONO.

I have a bunch of parts I will sort out over the next few months (or years) and list as well.

Unless otherwise stated, the bikes are located on the QLD sunshine Coast. I can get them to Brisbane for $40 each.

PM me or call on 0407 654 564.

Please note there is no warranty with any of these bikes however if I have stated I have rebuilt the motor then it is rebuilt and you can expect it to be rebuilt. If I have not stated it's rebuilt but it is running then you can expect it to be used and useable but not new.

PLEASE NOTE: Rob from Full Load Transport (or Davison Clan Transport) is a top bloke and will move any of these bikes very economically.

Cheers
Simo
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Rookie#1 on September 18, 2014, 07:55:19 pm
Wow, why?? :-\
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on September 18, 2014, 08:04:11 pm
Wow, why?? :-\

In a nutshell we have to sell our house to pay business debts and won't be able to move 40 plus bikes plus cars into a rental property.  Plus I need the cash to help pay the debts.
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Nathan S on September 18, 2014, 08:28:27 pm
Wow, why?? :-\

In a nutshell we have to sell our house to pay business debts and won't be able to move 40 plus bikes plus cars into a rental property.  Plus I need the cash to help pay the debts.

That's shit - sorry to hear it.
You know what the 89 KX is worth to me. Give me a yell if you want to get it out of your hair.
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Rookie#1 on September 18, 2014, 08:40:53 pm
Sorry to hear you're going through rocky times mate, good luck with the sales and hope you and the fam get through it all ok. Money causes many problems but a loving family and good health can get ya through anything :)

Cheers, Brendan
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on September 18, 2014, 08:53:13 pm
Sorry to hear you're going through rocky times mate, good luck with the sales and hope you and the fam get through it all ok. Money causes many problems but a loving family and good health can get ya through anything :)

Cheers, Brendan

You're right Brendan.  I've chased the almighty $$ too long now and it's time to invest in myself and my family a lot more.  Letting go and admitting failure is probably the hardest thing I've ever had to deal with .. man that sounds soppy ... but it's so bloody true.
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Mick D on September 18, 2014, 09:07:45 pm
Bloody hell Craig, makes me sick in the guts to read your first reply to Brendan.
I had a couple of drinks with your lovely wife and at CD, she told me just how hard you work at those two outlets.

No shame there mate, you busted your ass for all the right reasons, you had a fair dinkum go for sure.
I hope you can cut em loose quickly and move on.
Good luck.

PS; would you ask your friends if they could get that GT250 to the Cookardinia vinduro for me this weekend please?
I would really like to stay there and relax instead of heading down to pick it up.
Please ask them?
The pics arent that important any more Simo
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on September 18, 2014, 09:19:08 pm
Bloody hell Craig, makes me sick in the guts to read your first reply to Brendan.
I had a couple of drinks with your lovely wife and at CD, she told me just how hard you work at those two outlets.

No shame there mate, you busted your ass for all the right reasons, you had a fair dinkum go for sure.
I hope you can cut em loose quickly and move on.
Good luck.

PS; would you ask your friends if they could get that GT250 to the Cookardinia vinduro for me this weekend please?
I would really like to stay there and relax instead of heading down to pick it up.
Please ask them?
The pics arent that important any more Simo

Thanks Mick. I appreciate your thoughts and whilst it's bad for us if we can cut our losses now and get out we won't lose absolutely everything including our sanity and our relationship.  Not destitute just yet but we can't continue going down the way we are any longer.  Thankfully my wife is just incredible so hopefully we'll get through it.

I called them and the GT is a disc brake model. They will take some pics in the morning but can't drop it off for you unfortunately. It's okay if you don't want it mate, it's only an old bike so no sweat :)
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on September 18, 2014, 09:25:36 pm
Sorry to hear about your misfortune . Hope it all goes well . Unfortunately there will be many more clearance sales in the not so far future . The signs are popping up more and more .

Thanks Walter, held out longer than the other 5 franchisees that closed here on the Coast .. and the other 150 or so Australia wide that have gone to the wall .. and that's just in our pizza chain. Many more in our competitors have met the same fate.

On the upside I figured out how to make a small fortune .. start with a bigger one, buy a 7 day a week franchise in a unbelievably competitive business, work yourself 7 days a week not only in the businesses at the same time you have a full time day job elsewhere, until you no longer recognise who you are, who your wife or children are and then close the doors with large debts secured against the house you originally owned outright .... simple formula.

I joke about it (because I haven't any other option) but in all seriousness, if we can walk away from this with some of our previous assets, our relationship and family intact .. I've only very recently learnt that that's is a real win.
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Richo52 on September 18, 2014, 09:30:53 pm
Sorry to hear of your predicament Simo ,like you said Wife and family more important ;-) Good luck with all the sales........Pm me if CR 250 sale doesn't eventuate cheers Richo.
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: 80-85 husky on September 18, 2014, 09:34:07 pm
that's tough..buts its happening all over...still a great weight will be lifted and another door will open.
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Lozza on September 18, 2014, 09:42:11 pm
Sorry to hear that story. I should be able to spread the word about the RGV any pics?
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on September 18, 2014, 09:43:58 pm
that's tough..buts its happening all over...still a great weight will be lifted and another door will open.

Absolutely spot on mate.  I appreciate everyone's thoughts .... I truly do ... and for those I say a big thank you.

This is a positive step for us and will help us move forward sooner rather than later.  The stress we've been under, whilst I have done my utmost to not show it, has been incredible and the thoughts that have gone through my head lately have been so negative it was very very unhealthy.

Like I said .. a positive move forward for us :)
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on September 18, 2014, 09:45:28 pm
Sorry to hear that story. I should be able to spread the word about the RGV any pics?

Mate I haven't got any as I was never planning to sell it but I will get some over the weekend and post them (geez I hate using photobucket ;) )

Thanks for spreading the word :)

Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on September 18, 2014, 09:50:48 pm
PLEASE NOTE: ROB FROM DAVIDSONS TRANSPORT SAID HE WILL SHIP ANY OF THESE BIKES FROM MY PLACE TO SYDNEY FOR $180 A BIKE OR TO MELBOURNE FOR $250 A BIKE ON THE 1ST OF OCTOBER RUN.  HOPE THIS IS OF ASSISTANCE TO ANYONE CONSIDERING TRANSPORT OPTIONS. 

THANKS ROB :)
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: William Doe on September 19, 2014, 06:25:18 am
Good luck with the sale mate , and be proud you got in and gave it a go . We all end up in the ground sooner or later and its better to get there knowing I gave it all and tried than getting there thinking , I wish I wish .

New beginnings  :)
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: bazza on September 19, 2014, 08:11:22 am
As William doe says above, and as you say accepting it helps. Well done and good luck, Baz
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: bishboy on September 19, 2014, 10:33:58 am
I can understand exactly how you feel Craig.  I sold my house a number of years ago to buy a franchise, then the franchisor went broke, the GFC came along etc and I had to close the business and was left with massive debts.  But now you've finalised the closing of the shop, you'll notice a huge decrease in stress levels and worry, I know I did. 

Did you end up selling the 79 KX250 frame and bits and the KDX400 engine that you had?

Cheers
Andrew
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on September 19, 2014, 11:42:22 am
I can understand exactly how you feel Craig.  I sold my house a number of years ago to buy a franchise, then the franchisor went broke, the GFC came along etc and I had to close the business and was left with massive debts.  But now you've finalised the closing of the shop, you'll notice a huge decrease in stress levels and worry, I know I did. 

Did you end up selling the 79 KX250 frame and bits and the KDX400 engine that you had?

Cheers
Andrew

Hey Andrew. I tell you what mate, I've am really shocked at how many people have called or emailed me within the last 24 hours (and one other top bloke a few months back that I confided in from here) with offers of help or with stories saying that they've been through a very similar situation. Not that it makes me feel any better to know others have suffered of course, but knowing that I'm not the only one to have done this really is helpful.  The feeling of personal failure and that I have failed my family is almost over whelming to be honest and as much as I try to hide it, it has impacted more on me as a person than I would like to admit .. until now :)

To answer your question, the KX's and the rest of the KX and KDX Kawasaki gear was left off the list because I'm pretty sure, in fact I'm almost certain, that Piney is taking the lot off my hands the weekend after Bathurst (have to get our priorities right :) ).  Piney has always had first option on these bikes so that has to run it's course first before any one else is approached.  You would be one of those people in the unlikely event that doesn't eventuate :)

Cheers and thanks :)
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Tossa on September 19, 2014, 12:11:35 pm
sent your list around to the guys in WA, hope it all comes good for you Craig

Barry
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on September 19, 2014, 12:24:26 pm
sent your list around to the guys in WA, hope it all comes good for you Craig

Barry

Thanks Barry :)
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Butcher on September 19, 2014, 10:13:07 pm
Hey there Simo, I'm interested in the BSA. Pm me when you can with info
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on September 19, 2014, 10:30:06 pm
Hey there Simo, I'm interested in the BSA. Pm me when you can with info

PM sent.  If you PM me back with your email address I will send you a couple of pictures of this stunning machine :)
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: FourstrokeForever on September 19, 2014, 11:44:47 pm
Shite Simo.....life can go curly when we least expect it. The choice to close my business was a very hard decision as I felt like I was a failure. Even if I did nearly kill myself with the ridiculous hours I spent behind the wheel and managing the business, it was my business that I built from the ground up. But, at the end of the day, it saved (what's left of) my health and my relationship, which was (is) more valuable than the silly spondoolies I was earning. At least you have some equity to keep yourself afloat. They're only toys mate, someone else will love them just as much as you do. Keep your chin up and remember there is always another chapter waiting on the next page.  ;)
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: bigk on September 20, 2014, 08:06:41 am
To most people on the street, you are a rich affluent SOB if you own & run your own business. They don't see the money, hours or stress involved. The cost of government compliance to be in business & the fuc#*d system of employing people where the employers lose all their rights, is enough to send anyone around the twist, then the tax man says I'll have all your cash flow every three months as well thanks! Don't feel the least bit of a failure Simo, you had a go, helped our government pay for the derro's & boat people for a while but have now realized your flogging a dead horse & it's time for a change. Once you get past your mind your life will improve no end.
K
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Slakewell on September 20, 2014, 08:28:26 am
1971 BSA B50 MX   Very nicely restored but I've not had it running    $5,500

Can you please send pics to slakewell at bigpond.com
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on September 20, 2014, 12:40:19 pm
Thanks again for the messages of support from those that have sent them in various forms, it is sincerely appreciated.

I have updated the ad as a few have sold already.

Thanks :)
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: the farm on September 21, 2014, 09:38:51 pm
hi simo, good to see you have a plan to get free of this debt and have the support of your family , to quote dylan " theres no success like failure...." . I know a few people who have been burnt badly  by this franchise stuff and i feel its as bankrupt  an idea as the american dream,  theres brighter days ahead for you and your family.
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: shelpi on September 22, 2014, 09:38:36 am
We are so sorry to hear whats happened its sent shivers up our spine, all the best to you and your family, it wasnt from the lack of trying or hard work, that's what Erks me  >:(
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Viper666 on September 22, 2014, 03:38:41 pm


Sorry to hear of your troubles Craig but don't (As others have rightly said) consider yourself a failure mate, you had the guts to try.

I have taken the safe route of sticking with the same company for 37 years.

Could have made a fortune in the "Real" world but too chicken shit to try.

Hope everything works out for you & your family. As you said, they are the important things in your life.
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Dono113 on September 22, 2014, 07:36:14 pm
Sun comes up every day Simo and it's a new day, we all get tested from time to time a gentleman of your calibre  will land your feet champ. Now how about that 2000 rm250 ;D
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on October 20, 2014, 09:02:42 pm
Sale going well guys thanks guys and gals.  Have just updated the ad on page one and will leave it for a week before sending the rest off to Evilbay.  Cheers :)
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Slakewell on October 21, 2014, 08:53:06 am
Have you been paid for the B50?
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on October 21, 2014, 09:55:33 am
Have you been paid for the B50?

Yes I have mate, why do you ask?
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Slakewell on October 21, 2014, 07:12:50 pm
Just can now afford it. Glad your sale goes smoothly.
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on October 22, 2014, 08:47:18 pm
Just can now afford it. Glad your sale goes smoothly.

Received a text from the BSA buyer only this afternoon Slakey .. he's got it running apparently. Simply put fuel in and kicked it hard a few times before she fired up and he rode her around.  Glad to hear he is a happy buyer :)
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on November 10, 2014, 11:23:23 pm
Time is running out. I've amended the original ad and removed the bikes I have sold. 

Also added a couple of late additions :)

I'm just about to list the rest of these on evilbay or Gumtree (some already listed on gumtree tonight actually) so get in while the prices are hot :)
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: davidsonclan5 on November 12, 2014, 10:25:41 am
We have some room on our next return trip from the Sunshine coast so we are happy to transport any of Simos bikes (only) at the below rate.
Pickup would be arranged with Simo on our run leaving Sydney on Friday the 21st of November
Sydney $180.00 Delivery Sunday the 23rd November
Canberra $200.00 Delivery Friday the 5th of November
Melbourne $350.00 Delivery Saturday the 6th of November
We now also run to the Riverina area, Dubbo and Adelaide so can also offer discounted rates for any of these bikes to these areas.

These rates are just for any of Simos bikes and for the above run date

Cheers Rob and Sheila
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Ross79Pedro on November 21, 2014, 10:28:59 pm
Mate I shouldn't but I bloody love the 89 cr !! any chance of some pics??
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on November 21, 2014, 11:38:53 pm
Mate I shouldn't but I bloody love the 89 cr !! any chance of some pics??

Sure I can email you some high res pics. Send me an email to [email protected] and I'll get them to you.  Cheers
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Ross79Pedro on November 23, 2014, 11:48:17 am
Gday mate not sure if you received my email regarding CR ,Some pics would be great  [email protected]

Cheers Ross
Title: Re: Massive Bike Clearance - 31 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on November 23, 2014, 05:22:01 pm
Gday mate not sure if you received my email regarding CR ,Some pics would be great  [email protected]

Cheers Ross

Pictures and detailed description sent Ross
Title: Re: Large Bike Clearance - 18 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on December 17, 2014, 10:54:50 pm
Ad updated and amended. Seem to be having trouble shifting the Hondas for some reason  :)

Cheers :)
Title: Re: Large Bike Clearance - 18 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: oldyzman on December 18, 2014, 09:47:22 am
Well the hondas are mostly 4 strokes which are for sale... LOL
Quite sincerely Craig, good luck moving the rest of your bikes mate. I was interested in the YZ125 and i still think its good value, but i need to sell a bike or two myself and i am having separation anxiety...
Brett
Title: Re: Large Bike Clearance - 18 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on December 18, 2014, 10:14:07 am
Well the hondas are mostly 4 strokes which are for sale... LOL
Quite sincerely Craig, good luck moving the rest of your bikes mate. I was interested in the YZ125 and i still think its good value, but i need to sell a bike or two myself and i am having separation anxiety...
Brett

Thanks Brett.  I'm also having seperation anxiety .... the 89 CR250 went this week ... very sad :( 

And I was approached earlier about the CZ400 but I really want to try and hang onto that bike, it's such a great bike to ride .... time will tell though :)

The little YZ125s have both had people nibbling around them but no real committment at this stage.  If they don't sell I might ride them next year .... if I get the chance :)
Title: Re: Large Bike Clearance - 18 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: oldyzman on December 18, 2014, 09:52:39 pm
Funny, I just purchased a 89cr250 setup for dirt track ran it in the last race of the season piss poor up top. Just had to tune it a bit and change the muffler- much better now. Tested it at my farm, actually feels better to ride around a grass track than my 08ktm300.
Title: Re: Large Bike Clearance - 18 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on December 21, 2014, 09:20:07 pm
Ad updated again :)
Title: Re: Large Bike Clearance - 18 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: suzipe193 on December 22, 2014, 02:05:29 pm
Do you have a pe175 complete engine?
Title: Re: Large Bike Clearance - 18 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on December 22, 2014, 03:21:46 pm
Do you have a pe175 complete engine?

Hi. No I don't. I do have a PE250 motor but it's a parts only item.

Cheers :)
Title: Re: Large Bike Clearance - 18 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: 84 KX big bore on December 24, 2014, 09:05:37 pm
That CR250 looked like a real nice bike. No wonder you have separation anxiety. All the best with your sale. cheers Rohan
Title: Re: Large Bike Clearance - 18 Bikes - Must Sell
Post by: Simo63 on January 05, 2015, 11:07:26 am
That CR250 looked like a real nice bike. No wonder you have separation anxiety. All the best with your sale. cheers Rohan

Thanks Rohan. Yes the CR250 was a stunning bike, well worth the sale price :)