Bought a Motor-sickel for Florida

[FlintTony]

I need a HD for Florida. Been looking for one for a while. Wanted an older one that doesn't have fuel injection and a stinkin computer. Made a deal on this one today. My brother is going to pick it up Thursday. I'll do the engine and trans later on. Gotta soup it up ya know!

http://lakeland.craigslist.org/mcy/5353105255.html

[flash]

Looks nice but be careful .

[BillsCamino]

We were in Venice, FL over the weekend...lots of bikes out in the 70+ degree weather.
Good luck and stay safe.

[carpoor]

Lakeland... AKA - Orlampa.

[shadowgray396]

Looks good

[FlintTony]

Lakeland... AKA - Orlampa.

Is that good or bad? My brother will have cash and a firearm on him. Should I wait until both of us can go and pick it up? Two guns are better than one!

[RBeckman]

Does it have a clock on it, and does it work?

[flash]

I bet the clock dont work.

[FlintTony]

Ya know, you would think that I've learned my lesson about people. As most have heard me say, "I hate most people". Here's another fine example of scum-sucking assholes. I called "Jimmie", the owner of the bike, a little while ago to arrange the time for the pick up of the bike. Doing exactly what he said he wanted me to do. Call today and verify the time. Ole Jimmie says that he "talked to his buddy, and he says the bike is worth 500 more". So if I will give him the extra 500, he will sell me the bike. I told ole Jimmie what I thought about low-life bastards that don't keep their word. HE set the selling price, told me what he wanted, which was 6 grand. I didn't try to beat him down or offer him a nickel less that he said he wanted. Asked him what he would sell it for. He said 6 grand. Not 6500. I hate people. And also, if there was a clock, I'm sure the lying bastard would have said it keeps perfect time.

[carpoor]

Is that good or bad? My brother will have cash and a firearm on him. Should I wait until both of us can go and pick it up? Two guns are better than one!

Just what we "locals" call that area. It's Orlampa - meaning the area between Orlando and Tampa. There are some stupid acronyms lately, like SODO - South Of Downtown Orlando.

I had a guy from the Lakeland area sell a car out from under me 5 years ago. Similar deal, even agreed on a time to pick up the car. I am literally fifteen minutes away the next morning, I call as a courtesy to him. And he informs me that he had "made a better deal" that morning and I should have called before I drive out there. Mind you... he knew I was leaving at 6am to be there for 8am.

[FlintTony]

Isn't it sad that most people have no honor anymore? I told the clown that I can't believe how most of the people that I have dealt with in Florida do not honor their word. Weather it's the dirt hauler, the County employees, the dry wallers, the painters.,the salespeople at different business's, even the guys that complain that they have no work just don't do what they say they will. Like you said before, it's a different breed with the locals.


Did the guy that stiffed you have any kind of apology? Hell, I know the answer already. Nope, nothing.

[carpoor]

I honestly hung up while he was mid sentence, I could feel my blood pressure rise the more he spoke.

[flash]

That just plain sucks ,if I give someone my word I back it up .

[shadowgray396]

I had that happen just last saturday. Made a time to come buy the truck, guy calls me when I within a block of where I had to go and said he was checking to see where I was. Walked in and told me he just sold the truck, I drove 45 miles to get there, and then tried to sell me another truck. I just said I'm out of here.

[FlintTony]

That's the way it supposed to be John. I've always said "They can take your house, your land, your money, your dog, even your wife, but they can't take your word. You own that".

My brother tried to call ole Jimmie last night, but he won't answer his phone now.

[Ken Hayes]

Tony, too bad I didn't know you were lookin for a HD. My brother inlaw has a excellent Road King for sale at a good price. Has a custom made removable fairing that can be taken off in less than a min.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1544164332529354&set=pcb.1544165379195916&type=3&theater

I hope these turn out.

2001 Road King Standard, stock. 17,400 plus miles, Vivid Black, Screaming Eagle mufflers.$11,250 with original detachable windshield, $12,250 with detachable fairing. Original mufflers included. Black jack lift, $275. Will not sell till bike is sold. Its here in Brownstown, Michigan

I know I can get him to lower the price as he just had a knee replaced and wont be ridding anymore. This bike looks like brand new.

ITS STILL FOR SALE IF YOUR INTERESTED.

[FlintTony]

Thanks Ken. Bike looks real good, but it is too new for me. I want one that is pre-1999. The later ones are fuel injected and have a computer on them. I want points and a carb. Thanks again.

[FlintTony]

Well, the bike is in my brothers trailer on the way to my place down there. Ole Jimmy had a change of heart. I ended up splitting the extra 500 with him. I have been looking for a long time for a machine exactly like this one, and believe me, they are hard to find. I think I got a pretty good deal on it. Brother took it for a long ride, said it's like a brand new one. Jimmy had all the service records and receipts for all the extra junk he put on it.

[carpoor]

A happy ending I suppose?

[FlintTony]

A happy ending I suppose?

Yep, I'm happy with the bike. Not so much with Jimmy. I dislike people like him that do not keep their word.

[RBeckman]

Yep, I'm happy with the bike. Not so much with Jimmy. I dislike people like him that do not keep their word.

No Christmas card for JIMMY