[OTB]

Originally Posted by No Worries

I'd love to buy some older bikes. I see tons of 'em on Craigslist. I just saw an 86 GSXR1100 that looked like it came off the showroom floor. And a nicely modded TL1000R. But my problem is I would never sell them, I would keep them.

"And I don't bat 1000: About 1 out of 10 or so I may break even or actually lose money. Sometimes it's because of hidden mechanical issues, sometimes it's because I've misjudged the market for that particular bike; sometimes I forget and buy based on what I like rather than what is best for a quick turn (Like that snazzy Benelli; it's going to take MONTHS to move that, and I might take a bath; ...but what a COOL bike!). "