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Marketplace => eBay Finds => Topic started by: Mick D on November 23, 2014, 09:55:59 am
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Not sure about the price, but what a great project
(http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/mc125mick/_57_zps606f24a2.jpg~original) (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Husqvarna-1978-or-390-tidy-new-seat-vmx-plastics-suit-yz465-rm400-maico-buyr-/121494487900?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item1c49a2c35c)
Pic is link
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That's Robz Ridez would be very careful with it unless you can go have a look in person.
I got a ktm off him and it sure wasn't as he told me it was when it turned up.
There was a nice CR 250 78 model just sold on ebay for 3600 and it was ready to go, makes this one look a bit dear.
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I must be the only bloke that got a bargain from RR :o
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I bought a 400 maico off him, last year, he told me a load of bull shit, and the engine was seized too, buyer beware.
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I bought a 400 maico off him, last year, he told me a load of bull shit, and the engine was seized too, buyer beware.
That's Robz Ridez would be very careful with it unless you can go have a look in person.
I got a ktm off him and it sure wasn't as he told me it was when it turned up.
There was a nice CR 250 78 model just sold on ebay for 3600 and it was ready to go, makes this one look a bit dear.
Wow .. and I thought I was the only one. I purchased a YZ from him and aside from the fuel tank being the wrong one, although it didn't matter as it was split in half anyway, the gearbox being completely seized to the point the chain had to be removed to make it move, the engine cases full of bog to repair the damage then painted to look clean and original, the clutch basket broken in two amongst a litany of other smaller problems ... it was a great bike .... yeah right. Just a junk yard dog tarted up.
As I mentioned in another thread somewhere else. definitely buyer beware with this seller
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That's Robz Ridez would be very careful ...
I'd second that.
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According to the description of that Husky it shouldn't be much of a project, too bad the seller's credentials don't seem so good.
K
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Yesterday at our end of year practice day a member was having a lot of issue with a RM370B he'd bought recently, said the bike had been sold as a rider but when he got the thing was nipped up, coil failing and a host of other issues. Had already had the engine out and practically rebuilt the thing top to bottom, when I asked who he bought it from I wasn't surprised to hear "Robs rides" mentioned ::)
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Has anyone gone back to the seller with the list of problems?
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A description is a description lozza u think he will take it back and cover the freight too and repair costs most of them r tarted up shit boxes with new plastics
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Has anyone gone back to the seller with the list of problems?
I know I did. His responses were not very good but I did keep at him for a while and managed to get another tank sent ... however it was an old long range tank, no brand name, not off the bike, no filler cap and a non-fitting fuel tap .. just what you need on a YZ with our 3 lap races ::) ::) ::)
To his credit he did throw in $50 as a part refund with the promise he would look for parts on his next trip to the USA ::) ::). I almost missed the $50 as he didn't tell me he was doing that .. instead the tank arrived and I almost threw it out without even opening it properly ... it was taped underneath the tank .....
Now that I think about it .... I am only assuming the $50 was for me .. might have just been a mistake I guess .. probably just fell out of his pocket as he was wrapping the tank and stuck to the tape?
::)
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On my it400f, we some how missed the broken front brake tab on the magnesium hub ($20 to repair) and the broken clutch bracket on the engine case ($80 to repair). The engine had to be removed to repair to under take the welding.
The swingarm was seized, which is what I expected given the age of the bike. I can deal with these issues. He mentioned the steering head bearings need replacing. Which was correct. This is a straight forward job for me.
In the future, I will ask for youtube type videos and want to hear the engine run. This will help a lot.
I would not rule out buying from him again.
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Has anyone gone back to the seller with the list of problems?
When I was looking at the bike I rang him and asked him a lot of specific questions.
1 Does it have any missing Fins - No there are no fins missing
2 How are the wheels - The wheels are in good condition
I took he could have missed the missing fin as it was the very bottom one and I didn't notice to I had a really good look at the cylinder
The wheel obviously was buckled and some one has pounded it straight with a metal hammer.
The rest of the bike is quite ok, frame is straight and not smashed up am happy with it.
Learnt my lesson make sure you look at or get someone you trust to have a look before you shall out the dollars.
He has a husky xc 430 auto as well which it says has just stopped running needs a coil would be a very nice project bike.
I don't think you could take the risk though.
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never had a problem
bought 3 bikes and heap's of hard to find bits including a 500 husky motor over the last few years
vintage bike's or any bike hold your breath when you buy second third fourth or fifth hand
I must say that he has the best original canvasses so you can paint the picture or get a specialist like big K to build it for you how you would like it that's what your paying for its called 'original patina'
hey mick you wont be disappointed had my eye on that one for a while , even had a squirt around the carpark on it , from memory I think the shocks pogo ;) and you can ride with us husky mountain men
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His prices don`t equal his description on the bikes that he is selling, which becomes over expensive bike to start with. and he is looking for a killing, and thats ripping people off.
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Like I said description should be a fair accurate description not buy a bike that's seized or nipped up when u get it .Look at the credentials of the seller b4 buying to me still tarted up old 4th /5th hand shit boxes .
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I bought a 400 maico off him, last year, he told me a load of bull shit, and the engine was seized too, buyer beware.
[where is that 400 last time I seen it before it went to mexico was under lights in the south tweed industrial back streets pulling like a teenage boy who just found dads playboy mags, great bike ran like a clock so something smells funny /quote]
I think there might just be a few half truths coming out here but what you have to remember is that when some things don't quite line up with what your saying with someone other than the parties involved and you are forking with other's livelyhoods , be careful doesnt matter who it is robs ridez, DDR ,and the other people that bring in bikes or gear from O/S , lot of satisfied customers out there mick D asked a simple question will one of you f'5#kin legends go around to sth tweed and check the bike out for him , I know I have seen it and heard it run and think its great value, its a husky what could possibly go wrong
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There are probably lots of good bikes he brings in.
The husky as branchy has said he has ridden is a good one.
I would get another bike from him, I would have some one check out before hand thats all.
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Imported a flat track frame with him. He originally quoted $800 for a roller which I thought was fair and stated he could have it here within 8-10 weeks. After 11 months of nagging I was starting to wonder if it was gone. He stated he was having problems with his partner/contact in the states. Reduced price to $250 but then stung the son for $350 when he picked it up. Would take a lot of convincing for me to use him again.
Rosco 86
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My son bought an import 84 Honda CR 500 from him last year, his description of the bike were pure lies.
The bike had been cartwheeled at some stage in its life and under the tank the frame had been crudely repaired and painted,advertised as good straight frame with no repairs.we sourced a good frame in the US.Rear subframe was bent. The engine was in a similar state,not that he would have probably known although he said it was a good runner.Head studs pulled.B/end stuffed, last oversize on the bore and completely worn out .The bottom of the crankcases have copped piston parts at some stage and broken out at the bottom then crudely welded up,new cases required.
Not a happy customer here. As someone else has said his bikes are tarted up shitboxes.
Make sure you see the bike before you even think about buying. Never again for us.
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Buy it now - $2400.00
Seems very reasonable to me.
As Branchy said earlier - get someone to have a look at it for you.
You already know its a project.....just stop counting at 4K, I do..... :)
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;D ;D ;D ;D
I have come to realise that its better to seek what you really want.
I really want a GS400 Maico or WR390 Husky from that era for my main Vinduro future, neither come along that often.
I have learnt the hard way that every single bike seems to be a project, no problem with that.
I nearly bought it after Branchy's comment, thanks Geoff.
$2,400 isn't much for a killer model that I can still foot the ground on, even when on off camber.
I had done a deal with a bloke at Gloucester Vinduro for a 79 Maico frame, but hadn't heard too much from him.
I was starting to wonder if he was still OK or something had happened to him.
Started to panic when I saw the alternate Husky dream mount for sale, they are thin in numbers.
I don't care what anyone says,
this model WR390 Husky is an awesome Vinduro bike when they are well built and sorted with a bit of modern tech.
Anyhow, have spent heaps of money on bits for the Maico and cant really afford both.
Just got great news though, the guy with the Maico frame just contacted me, he has been very busy but has stripped his spare bike and the frame ready for me to pick up tomorrow ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Absolutely Stoked ;D
Wish that I could afford both, but no real need for two anyhow. Thanks for the ray of sunshine amongst all the pessimism Branchy. Much appreciated.
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Mick D
A Maico GS400 would be pretty rare? (rear frame loop etc)
Hope your fit enough to own a May-go :) ENJOY!
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Mick D
A Maico GS400 would be pretty rare? (rear frame loop etc)
Hope your fit enough to own a May-go :) ENJOY!
Thanks mate, see ya at the Vinduros next year,,, I am really hanging hey ;D
Wish we could all move some where cooler for the summers and keep riding ;D 8)
I would love to have that Husky and have it sorted, heaps of pull and sweet handling.
They don't come along often, $2400 is bugger all for a good start I reckon.
But I have finally realised it is stuupid to have too many bikes and too many projects.
I have got rid of Seven this year and it feels fantastic.
Indeed I start stressing whenever I get another these days,,but not with this 79 Vinduro Maico :D :D :D :D
Cheers
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$3000 + freight for a bike, that has been clearly stated that its a runner, but the engine is dry as a maggot, which hasn't seen oil, or fuel for a very long time and seized, broken clutch cable, is not
a person that one would trust again, should not be in business.
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$3000 + freight for a bike, that has been clearly stated that its a runner, but the engine is dry as a maggot, which hasn't seen oil, or fuel for a very long time and seized, broken clutch cable, is not
a person that one would trust again, should not be in business.
I hear what you are saying, that's a pretty big lie and anyone would rightfully be shitted off big time.
I had originally put "Project" in the heading intentionally because of this sellers continual very pooor feedback.
I had previously decided to actually drive there and check it out first, if I were going to go ahead with it.
I do trust Branchy though and got excited when he said he had ridden the bike etc.
On the strength of that, I nearly bought it and had it shipped.
Sorry to hear you are another that got stung badly. I know Moto's son and the CR500 he got is indeed a major project,
nothing like the BS that was spruked about it before hand.
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I have a 1980 Husky WR390 project bike, it doesn't run coz the engine is dismantled.
K
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$3000 + freight for a bike, that has been clearly stated that its a runner, but the engine is dry as a maggot, which hasn't seen oil, or fuel for a very long time and seized, broken clutch cable, is not
a person that one would trust again, should not be in business.
I hear what you are saying, that's a pretty big lie and anyone would rightfully be shitted off big time.
I had originally put "Project" in the heading intentionally because of this sellers continual very pooor feedback.
I had previously decided to actually drive there and check it out first, if I were going to go ahead with it.
I do trust Branchy though and got excited when he said he had ridden the bike etc.
On the strength of that, I nearly bought it and had it shipped.
Sorry to hear you are another that got stung badly. I know Moto's son and the CR500 he got is indeed a major project,
nothing like the BS that was spruked about it before hand.
Enough of us have been honest and related our experiences with this seller to help you out Mick (despite some comments/half truths from supporters or friends of the guy) to make you want to inspect any bike he is flogging off in person. And even then you'd have to really want it to buy from him. I know I won't do that again.
And mate, if you want to see any of the parts of this junk yard dog YZ I purchased from him to prove what I said is true, let me know and I'll send them to you.
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Thanks Craig,
I am so glad it is a classified and didn't/doesn't have one of them buy it now buttons.
There is a lot of condemning and damming posts here.
What through me is that the seller has 100% feed back score ??
Thanks to everyone who took the time to contribute.
I definitely would not buy anything of him now without traveling and thoroughly checking it.
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What through me is that the seller has 100% feed back score ??
That's a good point. Who knows Mick. He sells a lot more than just bikes .. cars, boats etc and I'm certain that some people are happy with their purchases. Surely they can't all be tarted up junkers .. just some of them :)
But then again, maybe a lot of people are buying outside ebay ... like I did?
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What through me is that the seller has 100% feed back score ??
That's a good point. Who knows Mick. He sells a lot more than just bikes .. cars, boats etc and I'm certain that some people are happy with their purchases. Surely they can't all be tarted up junkers .. just some of them :)
But then again, maybe a lot of people are buying outside ebay ... like I did?
Actually Craig, I reckon you may have just hit the nail on the head.
You can't actually leave feedback when you buy form a Classified! can you?
But sellers can sell the stuff that's OK through buy it now or auction to build up 100% positive feed back.
What a giant loophole ???
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Hi Mick always good to throw a good discussion around , and I look at it like this on my many trips up and down the east coast I am a regular visitor to a little bakery at the servo at macksville he is Australia,s No1 sea eagles supported and probably has the best, yes the best steak and kidney pie in Oz and a fench vanilla slice to die for , well if you get there after about mid morning they are all gone which makes you wonder why there is only a couple of pies left in the oven well being famished led me reluctantly to buy the pepper pie , 5k,s out town settling in fist bite mmmm not bad mostly delicious pastry , then next bite little bit of pie little bit of pastry mmmm not so good next bite f....#+=fjhggjhdczdhgdshjvjhcesvhjvchjesb$%\*ing hell what is this crap gagging threw it out for the next Reynard on the side of the road to feast on . Moral of the story who knows who cares I suppose get in first get what you want select personally something you know is good....... I'm calling that pie the many sea eagle pie...... Obviously that's what he was thinking of in his 3am baking slumber whilst making it .... Go parra
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He'd be #2 supporter.
1986. Thats a long time between drinks. Haha
Fu...ck Parra
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And the wabbits would be keeping em company if it wasn't for a Crow.
Anyhow I better get my shit together, got to go pick up a Kwaka from Nathan, Steel for the discerning support team trailer and most importantly the steak and kidney pie.
Whoops, I meant Maygo frame.
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Good on ya Branchy, been restless dreaming of Maicos all night,
now I cant stop thinking of steak and kidney pies.