Bike scam? - SV650.org

12-08-11, 07:23 PM

I've found a bike, that's really cheap, it's been dropped, but hasn't been reported apparently. The fairings are scuffed on one side and that's it. The owner is out of town or something or other so it can't be viewed, but they're willing to deliver it anywhere to be viewed and tested before any money is handed over.

They also want it to all be done through eBay (the bike is just on a advertising site at the moment) so that there's security there for both parties. Now obviously the bike would be HPI'd before purchase, and the owner says they have all the documents, both the ECU's and the grab rail, pillion seat AND the cowl, which would make it hard to have been nicked.

Now it's one of those "If it's too good to be true..." things, but I'm struggling to see where the scam could be, any one have any ideas?

maviczap · 12-08-11, 07:28 PM

Might help if we could see the listing number?

I've seen a VFR on Gumtree that was too good to be true, several adverts at wildly differing prices. One to avoid I thought

12-08-11, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

Might help if we could see the listing number?

I've seen a VFR on Gumtree that was too good to be true, several adverts at wildly differing prices. One to avoid I thought

It's not on eBay, but here's the ad.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-m...-650s/85839275

It's ridiculously cheap, I emailed out of curiosity and have been sent some photos showing the damage. I don't think my parents would let me buy it even if i wanted to, I'm just curious about it.

12-08-11, 07:32 PM

Too cheap IMO, need to find out all you can about it!
If its legit, snap it up haha

maviczap · 12-08-11, 07:34 PM

Yes, it does seem very cheap. The VFR I saw was of a similar age and only £1500!

I'm sure that most Sv's of that age would go for over £2000 at least.

12-08-11, 07:39 PM

Don't part with money before you see it, HPI it, check frame number and reg match up with documentation. demand to see it ridden and/or running. Give it a good check over and jobs a good'un.

sv4me · 12-08-11, 07:39 PM

Definitely a bit fishy at that price. I hope to god whoever does buy it does a HPI check!

Never mind the SV, have you seen the '07 Blade and the '06 GIxxer 750 at the bottom. Both £2,500, both low mileage

either somebody needs money quick or its not their bike

12-08-11, 07:41 PM

Been looted

Kenzie · 12-08-11, 07:51 PM

Ask for the reg for hpi. If they say no then walk away. Way too cheap and seems fishy. Maybe a typo to gain interest?

andrewsmith · 12-08-11, 07:57 PM

Very iffy!

HPI the reg there and check the chasis and motor no's

12-08-11, 07:23 PM	#1
Bantastic Guest Posts: n/a	Bike scam? I've found a bike, that's really cheap, it's been dropped, but hasn't been reported apparently. The fairings are scuffed on one side and that's it. The owner is out of town or something or other so it can't be viewed, but they're willing to deliver it anywhere to be viewed and tested before any money is handed over. They also want it to all be done through eBay (the bike is just on a advertising site at the moment) so that there's security there for both parties. Now obviously the bike would be HPI'd before purchase, and the owner says they have all the documents, both the ECU's and the grab rail, pillion seat AND the cowl, which would make it hard to have been nicked. Now it's one of those "If it's too good to be true..." things, but I'm struggling to see where the scam could be, any one have any ideas?

12-08-11, 07:28 PM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Bike scam? Might help if we could see the listing number? I've seen a VFR on Gumtree that was too good to be true, several adverts at wildly differing prices. One to avoid I thought __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

12-08-11, 07:32 PM	#4
Sally Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bike scam? Too cheap IMO, need to find out all you can about it! If its legit, snap it up haha

12-08-11, 07:34 PM	#5
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Bike scam? Yes, it does seem very cheap. The VFR I saw was of a similar age and only £1500! I'm sure that most Sv's of that age would go for over £2000 at least. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

12-08-11, 07:39 PM	#6
ravingdavis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bike scam? Don't part with money before you see it, HPI it, check frame number and reg match up with documentation. demand to see it ridden and/or running. Give it a good check over and jobs a good'un.

12-08-11, 07:39 PM	#7
sv4me Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southport Posts: 1,508	Re: Bike scam? Definitely a bit fishy at that price. I hope to god whoever does buy it does a HPI check! Never mind the SV, have you seen the '07 Blade and the '06 GIxxer 750 at the bottom. Both £2,500, both low mileage either somebody needs money quick or its not their bike __________________ ______________________________ Just call me Cyril Despres. Ok maybe not It's not big, it's not clever......muahaha

12-08-11, 07:41 PM	#8
beabert Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bike scam? Been looted

12-08-11, 07:51 PM	#9
Kenzie Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 820	Re: Bike scam? Ask for the reg for hpi. If they say no then walk away. Way too cheap and seems fishy. Maybe a typo to gain interest? __________________ Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/39887875@N06/

12-08-11, 07:57 PM	#10
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Bike scam? Very iffy! HPI the reg there and check the chasis and motor no's __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

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