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[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

It will be worth your while to check out We Buy Cars... They have sometimes priced the HD 750 Street Rod as if it were a 750 Street, I promise you I’ve seen it... So keep in mind if you are interested

 

Just on We Buy Cars, I was looking at bikes by them and was put off.

The Dekra reports are great, to stop you wasting time.

They have set admin fee's which are non-negotiable, as are the vehicle prices no matter the condition or faults pointed out. Mismatched fork seal, leaking forks, bald tyres, etc., sorry the price is the price......

You then have to roadworthy and register yourself, or so I was told. When I asked can they do it I was told only if I take the warranty which includes a service, etc. It literally added almost R15k, at which point I walked away.

The lack of transparency was the worst part.

[sawystertrance]

I empathise.

 

This "on the road" charge is a plain ripoff. I walked away from a deal once because of it. You buy a vehicle in condition for use on the road and for them to charge for doing their job - adding hidden costs (your lack of transparency comment)- is out of line.

 

The guys I was dealing with wanted to charge me R150 "cleaning fee" and R350 "Fica Fee" even though I was paying cash. I asked them if they bought a suit how would they respond to being charged a dry-cleaning fee? That shut them up. 

[Hairy]

There look to be a few decent deals to be had .............. https://www.zabikers.co.za/bikes-for-sale/2011-harley-davidson-sportster-xl-1200-nightster/

 

But it seems I am going to have to exercise more patience again .... just had to replace our fridge now, car was giving problems, thought it was sorted, but this morning it reared it's ugly head again ... so more costs coming and we may just end up getting a new car instead .... so my "play money" on the bike is quickly disappearing again.

 

May just end up on a 125cc delivery bike at this rate 

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

I empathise.

 

This "on the road" charge is a plain ripoff. I walked away from a deal once because of it. You buy a vehicle in condition for use on the road and for them to charge for doing their job - adding hidden costs (your lack of transparency comment)- is out of line.

 

The guys I was dealing with wanted to charge me R150 "cleaning fee" and R350 "Fica Fee" even though I was paying cash. I asked them if they bought a suit how would they respond to being charged a dry-cleaning fee? That shut them up. 

 

We ended up buying a Duke 390 from another dealer. He was up front on his R3500 fee to register it.

I promptly agreed to do it myself which cost just over R1400. I realize they charge for their time along with the process but to bundle it with a compulsory warrantee program is crazy!!

[IceCreamMan]

Ride magazine just published an interesting article about TFT dash theft. Never heard of it before but apparently it’s a problem esp BMW an KTM dashes.

[WaynejG]

There look to be a few decent deals to be had .............. https://www.zabikers.co.za/bikes-for-sale/2011-harley-davidson-sportster-xl-1200-nightster/

 

But it seems I am going to have to exercise more patience again .... just had to replace our fridge now, car was giving problems, thought it was sorted, but this morning it reared it's ugly head again ... so more costs coming and we may just end up getting a new car instead .... so my "play money" on the bike is quickly disappearing again.

 

May just end up on a 125cc delivery bike at this rate

Also keep a eye on the www.metalheads.co.za site. They have really clean secondhand Harley's and have a good reputation.

[RocknRolla]

Hmm, I seem to think there is one in craighall, or just down the road from hyde park...lemme check.

but if you go to the far west rand ( or east) I’m sure you can pock up a patch leather jacket for next to nothing...

[RocknRolla]

There ya go...

 

https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2017-12-07-vintage-boutique-keeps-the-leather-amp-chains-scene-alive-in-jozi/

[IceCreamMan]

There ya go...

 

https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2017-12-07-vintage-boutique-keeps-the-leather-amp-chains-scene-alive-in-jozi/

Dealt a lot with Mike when on za. Excellent guy an normally had cool dvds running in his shop like AC/DC etc hellova down to earth ou.

 

His business moved to where mosskays ended up before it closed. In Blairgowrie iirc.

 

Worth looking up

[IceCreamMan]

Sorry. Double tap

Edited April 15, 2021 by IceCreamMan

[Kranswurm]

Bit worried Mike might have primarily stuff that has A lot of bells and whisttles ( studs , chrome ect.) 

 

he's the front runner for now tho 

 

 

I'm looking for A jacket that's similar to the one in the first pic and has the simlar construction to the 2nd pic , I don't need A ton of padding/insulation ( this won't be my goto winter jacket ) 

They are two different kinds of jacket...I prefer the second one

[WaynejG]

Chap in PE made me one like your first pic. With padding for R2500. Without padding would be cheaper. Problem is he needs to measure you.

[Hairy]

Also keep a eye on the www.metalheads.co.za site. They have really clean secondhand Harley's and have a good reputation.

Been there a good few times and all their bikes are super clean

[Rigardt@Scott]

Been there a good few times and all their bikes are super clean

My dad has bought his last 3 Harleys from there, all excellent condition and the once an issue did crop up they sorted him out no questions asked.

[Andymann]

Bit worried Mike might have primarily stuff that has A lot of bells and whisttles ( studs , chrome ect.) 

 

he's the front runner for now tho 

 

 

I'm looking for A jacket that's similar to the one in the first pic and has the simlar construction to the 2nd pic , I don't need A ton of padding/insulation ( this won't be my goto winter jacket ) 

 

I've got my Dad's Jacket from the 1970's when he used to bike, and my Wife wears my Moms one when she went on the back.  They are both pretty worn in places, but still really cool.  There's just something about wearing a genuine 1970's Jacket vs wearing a 2020's jacket made to look like it's from 1970.

 

Much the same with bikes to I guess - I'm talking to you BMW R90T Scrambler......

[sawystertrance]

I reckon you would think differently if your jacket left a pool of oil under it..