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Selling a one off
brettypeeps:
I think it is always a problem with custom bikes. People want stock bikes etc so you are indeed into the niche market. A mint super goose would be no where near £2000. People are spending there hard earned doubloons on travel at the moment as well which will not help
Jonny too talll:
I understand where you are coming from, no matter how much work you have put into something it still doesn't mean people will shell out what you want for it, I have about £3000 sunk into my KTM race bike on top of the £3500 it cost to buy second hand in a stock state, I asked on the bike forum I'm on how much I should advertise it for and most said around £2000. In the end I've kept hold of it.
A raffle is a great idea though, I've seen this done a few times and its worked out really well.
Good luck with it :)
kalex:
--- Quote from: griff on August 05, 2015, 09:56 PM ---It is a very lovely, well engineered thing - no question about it. But the fact that it was such a personal, one off creation means that it by definition will be a niche item rather than something with mainstream appeal.
It's a real shame that you can't keep it, but your best bet to sell it would be to cast your net wide until you find someone with deep enough pockets - good luck mate :daumenhoch:
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without sounding to harsh this is the reason.
We talked about via pm's and it's because you built the bike for you.
it's a lovely bike and we'll put together with a lot if thought but it's your bike.
same happens in car and motorbike building you only get a fraction of what it cost to do.
Jono:
--- Quote from: kalex on August 06, 2015, 11:02 AM ---
--- Quote from: griff on August 05, 2015, 09:56 PM ---It is a very lovely, well engineered thing - no question about it. But the fact that it was such a personal, one off creation means that it by definition will be a niche item rather than something with mainstream appeal.
It's a real shame that you can't keep it, but your best bet to sell it would be to cast your net wide until you find someone with deep enough pockets - good luck mate :daumenhoch:
--- End quote ---
without sounding to harsh this is the reason.
We talked about via pm's and it's because you built the bike for you.
it's a lovely bike and we'll put together with a lot if thought but it's your bike.
same happens in car and motorbike building you only get a fraction of what it cost to do.
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Totally agree, and because it's a one off its not like anyone can change it how they want, not that it needs changing, but brake calipers, wheels etc not an option like spraying an Aston Martin pink for the wife, she's gunna love it but it's just lost 20 grand value
snoopy72:
Your right in everything you say guys and this is not the first time I have done this (never seem to learn) spending a fortune and never getting my money back but really enjoyed building it.
Now on ebay.
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