Too cheap 996???

hooley · 05-Jan-2005, 17:14

Just came across this - is it me or should we steer clear???
I know it's yellow, and obviously that will drag the price down, but less than £2.5k???

http://motorbikes.uk.freeads.net/200...C777-96147.htm

Jas

dickieducati · 05-Jan-2005, 17:19

does seem ridiculously cheap.

imho there is no such thing as a free lunch. and that appears to be one.

BDG · 05-Jan-2005, 17:22

Seems unbelievably cheap.

The old saying applies 'If it looks to good to be true, then it probably is too good to be true'

Only thing i can say is the description sounds American with references to gas tank, kick stand, rear directionals etc. has the guy nicked the copy from a genuine ad (may be American of course).

May still be worth following it up to see if its genuine or a scam.

phil_h · 05-Jan-2005, 17:23

I've just asked him to confirm his price ... after all it wouldnt be the first time an ad got the wrong price on it

Jools · 05-Jan-2005, 17:35

Definitely a shot of a bike somewhere in America.

Apart from the 'gas tank' references that BDG has pointed out, how many Brits have wooden clapboard houses?

Harv748 · 05-Jan-2005, 17:36

The white building at the back of the photo looks very yankee doodle?

John booooooooy!

Chaz · 05-Jan-2005, 18:47

it must be America the sun is out.

hooley · 05-Jan-2005, 19:30

Why do I get the feeling it's one of those
'just send me the money, with £200 for shipping, and I'll send you the bike' type things

Do the Americans think we are stoopid or sumfink?

Jas

weeian · 05-Jan-2005, 19:52

mmm yea looks american.

chrisw · 05-Jan-2005, 21:44

Spells Tyres - TIRES

Makes ref to European smaller indicators and number plate holder.

Licence spelt LICENSE

Winterise spelt Winterize

Fibre spelt FIBER

Deffo American from the spelling alone.

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05-Jan-2005, 17:14	#1
hooley Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 205 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wigginton, Herts. Mood: One day I'll be allowed out to play...... Too cheap 996??? Just came across this - is it me or should we steer clear??? I know it's yellow, and obviously that will drag the price down, but less than £2.5k??? http://motorbikes.uk.freeads.net/200...C777-96147.htm Jas Reply

05-Jan-2005, 17:19	#2
dickieducati Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,018 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Mood: the rain in spain falls mainly on me! does seem ridiculously cheap. imho there is no such thing as a free lunch. and that appears to be one. Reply

05-Jan-2005, 17:23	#4
phil_h Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,527 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pulborough, W. Sussex Mood: 900,900,851,750,750,750, 600,600,450,350,350,250 I've just asked him to confirm his price ... after all it wouldnt be the first time an ad got the wrong price on it Reply

05-Jan-2005, 17:35	#5
Jools DSC Club Member BSB Star Posts: 6,930 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bedfordshire Mood: MT Meglomaniac Definitely a shot of a bike somewhere in America. Apart from the 'gas tank' references that BDG has pointed out, how many Brits have wooden clapboard houses? Reply

05-Jan-2005, 17:36	#6
Harv748 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,882 Join Date: May 2002 The white building at the back of the photo looks very yankee doodle? John booooooooy! Reply

05-Jan-2005, 18:47	#7
Chaz Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Bikes: 916 Strada Posts: 3,844 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: At some track or another:) Mood: www.od2racing.co.uk it must be America the sun is out. Reply

05-Jan-2005, 19:30	#8
hooley Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 205 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wigginton, Herts. Mood: One day I'll be allowed out to play...... Why do I get the feeling it's one of those 'just send me the money, with £200 for shipping, and I'll send you the bike' type things Do the Americans think we are stoopid or sumfink? Jas Reply

05-Jan-2005, 19:52	#9
weeian Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 874 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow Mood: 2 for 1 mmm :) mmm yea looks american. Reply

05-Jan-2005, 21:44	#10
chrisw Registered Forum User 500SD Bikes: 999 Mono/1198S Posts: 803 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Yorkshire Mood: Messing with diagnostics American Spells Tyres - TIRES Makes ref to European smaller indicators and number plate holder. Licence spelt LICENSE Winterise spelt Winterize Fibre spelt FIBER Deffo American from the spelling alone. Reply