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Re: Machines post about the Honda CX500

Randy,
If I were looking to sell that bike the first thing I would do is expand your range. I would put it on Craigslist for all the surrounding states and major cities. It’s a lot of work, but you’ve got a fairly rare bike and someone who really wants one , might be willing to travel to pick it up.

I would also join the forum that supports that bike and advertise there.
https://cx500forum.com/index.php?pageid=active_topics

I share your concerns about shipping. I’ve bought three bikes from out of state, but only from dealerships.

As a last resort, you could consider dismantling and parting it out. The parts are probably worth much more than the whole. You have some very unique and probably hard to source parts on that bike. But it would take time to get your money.

Good luck buddy! :thumbsup:
 
Mailman said:
Good luck buddy! :thumbsup:
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Thanks Bob.. Yes It is an option to sell parts off this thing but then ? Then I'd be the guilty one who parted out a whole bike.
As I follow your own XS threads, I search about looking for parts up here for you and there is really None !
Anyway,I hope somebody who is right finds this Turbo..
- RT
 
Post it on ebay, it doesn't mean you must sell it on eBay depending on your price and reserve. Do not part it out. You will sell that bike don't worry. I think you should be asking $3500 for it though. 2500 is way to low for that awesome bike.


Machine said:
Hello, tho I've never shipped a bike and don't want to, thought maybe somebody could advise me on how to trade this Honda Turbo off my hands ?
See there is a 79 Standard a couple hours away that's really calling me.
My XS budget needs Help ! :)
You all know I will NEVER finish this Turbo thing lol.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/d/vancouver-1982-honda-cx500tc-turbo/6783086526.html
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JRP1 is looking for one but he's in south Georgia..... Would be nice to see more pics of the pieces.
 
JimD54 said:
Guy doesn't know what he has..... That's an 80 or newer. Iggy is missing 'cause it has the TCI system... :rolleyes:
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So i called on this bike. Owner agreed to sell it for $500 as a non-runner. Told him I'd arrange a trip to pick it up within next few days. He then messaged this morning saying he spent a little time and got it up and running and the price is now $900. Go figure....
 
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2XSive said:
So i called on this bike. Owner agreed to sell it for $500 as a non-runner. Told him I'd arrange a trip to pick it up within next few days. He then messaged this morning saying he spent a little time and got it up and running and the price is now $900. Go figure....
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Still worth it. However, I’d tell him to pack sand out of principle.
 
Beags64 said:
https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/mcy/6786135227.html
...and the price keeps climbing.
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Yup...saw that earlier today. He reposted it after apologizing to me. I guess it shouldn't be a surprise that someone would list a bike as non-running and then "after spending a few minutes on it this morning", was able to fire it right up. Somehow that bike must have magically grew a working ignition system overnight lol.
 
hogtyed said:
Still worth it. However, I’d tell him to pack sand out of principle.
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Agreed. I wished him luck and told him I'm sure he would sell it at that price, but I'm no longer interested due to the principal of the matter. What goes around....
 
I picked my 79 Special II up for $350. A couple years ago. I was the 2nd guy who contacted him. First guy tried to dicker with him. I was willing to pay full price. I put a Pamco on it and new carbs and she runs like a top. He told me when I picked it up that he knew he under priced it, because he had about 50 emails after me who offered more. He said he was a man of principle and sold to me. I told him I could relate, I sold my '72 Blazer (running, needing carpet and floor an repairs) for $400 in the 2008. When I price them now, I cry.
 
I think you're right...it was 1600. If it were in Colo., I'd definitely hook my trailer up and go see it.:bike:
I see it's missing a front turn signal lens...must be the reason for the drop in price.:)
 

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