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Post by m40man on Jan 15, 2011 8:55:42 GMT
Downright nonsensical, or just untrue, Ebay descriptions sometimes make me wonder how other peoples' brain's work. Just seen this one today: "new tyres
new down pipes on exhaust
new chain and sprockets
new break discs and pads
new seals fitted to the forks as well
....that was all back in 2008" ......... as 2008 was some time ago, when does 'new' stop being 'new' ? Another one, also seen today: "HAS DEVELOPED A FLAT SPOT IN THE MID RANGE, BUT STILL RUNS LIKE A WATCH" What sort of watch would that be then  ? Watch this space for more 'creative' descriptions. Or post your own  . |
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Post by cam7777 on Jan 15, 2011 9:01:42 GMT
I have been to see bikes which are described as Immaculate or Mint condition only to be disappointed  |
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Post by beeblemaster on Jan 15, 2011 9:11:13 GMT
on non-bike related items....
"Comes to you BRAND NEW and SEALED..."
"... only taken out of the packaging to photograph!"
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Post by beeblemaster on Jan 15, 2011 9:23:21 GMT
"New middle and rear exhaust section last year New Battery in the last year"  |
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Post by cam7777 on Jan 15, 2011 9:55:26 GMT
My favourite has to be...... "Careful Owner" or "21400 (careful) miles on the clock" |
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Post by sledgegreen on Jan 15, 2011 19:32:05 GMT
There is a 600s which seems to have been on e-bay for months, described as having 'slight damage'. Literally half of the fairing is missing.
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Post by sledgegreen on Jan 15, 2011 19:43:59 GMT
And some sellers are less than totally honest in responding to questions. I have been looking for a Givi Wingrack mounting kit for months to fit my new 2002 600S. I know that frame changes which were part of the 1996 update mean that the kit for pre-1996 bikes will not fit post-96 bikes because I tried to fit the kit that I saved from my 95 bike won't fit. One private seller told me that he had personally used the kit that he was selling on both pre- and post-96 bikes, and a dealer told me that his kit came off an early bike, but that Yamaha made no changes to the frame in the update so his kit would fit all bikes.
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Post by m40man on Jan 17, 2011 23:29:58 GMT
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Post by neilmud Lord Protector on Jan 18, 2011 0:15:14 GMT
Its all here Revision summary for item #270686679191 The seller has revised the following item information: Date Time Revised Information 05-Jan-11 19:57:23 GMT PictureURL: Pictures Added/Deleted Description Details Advertised price Gallery Title Item Specifics: - Motorcycles Changed Mileage from 23700 to -- Changed Number of Previous Owners from 3 to 4 09-Jan-11 10:39:27 GMT PictureURL: Pictures Added/Deleted Description Details Advertised price Gallery Title Item Specifics: - Motorcycles Changed Number of Previous Owners from 4 to 3 Changed Date of 1st Registration from 01 Dec 2003 to 01 Dec 1996 Changed Manufacturer from BMW to Honda Changed Model from F650 CS to CBR Changed Mileage from -- to 18000 Changed Engine Size from 652 cc to 898 cc Changed Model Year from 2003 to 1996 Changed Road Tax from 8 Months Remaining to <1 Month Remaining Changed MOT Expiration Date from Sep 2011 to Aug 2011 Changed Gears from Five-speed manual to Six-speed manual Changed Drive Type from Belt to Chain 12-Jan-11 23:38:47 GMT Description Details Advertised price Item Specifics: - Motorcycles Changed Engine Size from 898 cc to 918 cc Changed Colour from Black to Grey 16-Jan-11 11:32:58 GMT PictureURL: Pictures Added 17-Jan-11 19:27:20 GMT PictureURL: Pictures Added Description Details Advertised price Gallery Title Item Specifics: - Motorcycles Changed Manufacturer from Honda to -- Changed Model from CBR to -- Changed Mileage from 18000 to -- Changed Engine Size from 918 cc to -- Changed Colour from Grey to -- Changed Model Year from 1996 to -- Changed V5 Registration Document from Present to -- Changed MOT Expiration Date from Aug 2011 to -- Changed Road Tax from <1 Month Remaining to -- Changed Gears from Six-speed manual to Three-speed manual The seller may make revisions during the listing period. However, the seller cannot change some of the information, such as format or duration of the listing. Learn more As a buyer, you can see the item you purchased from the Purchase history page. Learn more |
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Post by n4naked on Jan 18, 2011 18:37:36 GMT
"New middle and rear exhaust section last year New Battery in the last year" to be fair, they were new.....last year ;D |
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Post by school man on Feb 4, 2011 23:49:20 GMT
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Post by Fiasco on Feb 5, 2011 16:35:19 GMT
"New middle and rear exhaust section last year New Battery in the last year" Hmm, wonder if we will get any feedback from the buyer to confirm said description to be true ? Dave  |
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Post by soggybiker on Feb 17, 2011 18:52:59 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2011 20:31:22 GMT
The winning bidder puchased some GENUINE EARPHONE HEADPHONES For IPOD IPHONE, BLACKBERRY about the same time so must have been happy |
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Post by sledgegreen on Feb 17, 2011 22:52:58 GMT
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Post by m40man on Mar 6, 2011 12:43:25 GMT
"but has always been well kept and serviced. "& "Bad points:
Engine has started to misfire at low revs. Don't know why as it's alway been ultra reliable. Front wheel bearing is totally fried, this means the bike CANNOT BE RIDDEN at the moment. Think head bearings may be knackered (have new ones). Wiring loom is messy with switches everywhere. Both filaments come on with main beam. Sump plug held in with epoxy as it's threaded. Front tyre on limit."cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-YAMAHA-FZS-600-BLACK-RAT-BIKE-/200581757785?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2eb39abb59  .
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Post by teejayexc on Mar 6, 2011 12:55:24 GMT
"but has always been well kept and serviced. "& "Bad points:
Engine has started to misfire at low revs. Don't know why as it's alway been ultra reliable. Front wheel bearing is totally fried, this means the bike CANNOT BE RIDDEN at the moment. Think head bearings may be knackered (have new ones). Wiring loom is messy with switches everywhere. Both filaments come on with main beam. Sump plug held in with epoxy as it's threaded. Front tyre on limit."cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-YAMAHA-FZS-600-BLACK-RAT-BIKE-/200581757785?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2eb39abb59 . PMSL, Makes one wonder about the condition of the other one |
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Post by m40man on Mar 11, 2011 17:46:17 GMT
"New middle and rear exhaust section last year New Battery in the last year" Hmm, wonder if we will get any feedback from the buyer to confirm said description to be true ? Dave .... well, the MOT man today thought it was a fine vehicle . |
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Post by teejayexc on Mar 11, 2011 18:21:28 GMT
Hmm, wonder if we will get any feedback from the buyer to confirm said description to be true ? Dave .... well, the MOT man today thought it was a fine vehicle . Does your MOT man sell raffle tickets in anticipation of what wreck bike you're bringing along this time ?  |
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Post by m40man on Mar 11, 2011 18:34:19 GMT
... Does your MOT man sell raffle tickets in anticipation of what wreck bike you're bringing along this time ? No idea. If so, keep your money in your pocket because I've never had a bike fail an MOT . How about you ? |
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Post by Fiasco on Mar 11, 2011 18:36:00 GMT
Hmm, wonder if we will get any feedback from the buyer to confirm said description to be true ? Dave .... well, the MOT man today thought it was a fine vehicle . ;D My reputation remains intact Just wish I had sold it for more now Dave |
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Post by m40man on Mar 11, 2011 18:39:32 GMT
.... My reputation remains intact Means nothing on here, mate - just read the crap I have to contend with  . |
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Post by Fiasco on Mar 11, 2011 18:44:36 GMT
.... My reputation remains intact Means nothing on here, mate - just read the carp I have to contend with . Some less discerning people would struggle to recognise those honourably helping a friend fill a hole in their fleet, with a reliable vehicle at a good price. |
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Post by teejayexc on Mar 11, 2011 18:53:39 GMT
Means nothing on here, mate - just read the carp I have to contend with . Some less discerning people would struggle to recognise those honourably helping a friend fill a hole ......... Obviously you weren't in Moffat last year  |
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Post by m40man on Mar 11, 2011 18:59:41 GMT
Obviously you weren't in Moffat last year I left the pair of you to it - you didn't appear to be struggling much . |
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Post by cam7777 on Mar 11, 2011 21:30:42 GMT
.... well, the MOT man today thought it was a fine vehicle . ;D My reputation remains intact Just wish I had sold it for more now Dave Did it come with a quality alarm? |
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Post by m40man on Mar 12, 2011 10:02:26 GMT
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Post by mattytowel on Mar 12, 2011 20:36:19 GMT
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Post by m40man on Mar 12, 2011 21:04:53 GMT
If anyone's going to disrespect my bike on this forum, it's going to be me. As it should be - a very fair description . I like the ad - congrats on the MOT . |
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Post by soggybiker on Mar 13, 2011 18:33:03 GMT
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