Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
Ok guys Im taking drivers ed in the town next to me and evryday we drive by this one house. He has a 350 just sitting net to his house in some weeds. I hate when people do this why not sell it to someone who can enjoy it rather then leave it rot away. i want to go to his house/call his house and see if I can buy it off him. My problem is Im not good at this kind of stuff and need help on what to say. Or if its a bad idea idk but I want to save it
TRIKES:
1985 Yamaha YTM 225 DR Special Edition
Dirt Bikes:
2006 Honda CRF 250R
SLEDS:
2001 Ski Doo MXZ 600
1997 Ski Doo MXZ 583
Roostin' Away
Arm chair racerRoostin Away
I'd say knock and ask. Worse case possible, he/she tells you to leave any not come back.
Or, they say they want to sell it yet won't actually part with it.
Or, they realize you want it and may sell it cheap.
Just be polite. Say 'Hi, I noticed the three wheeler you have sitting over there. I am big into them and could really get some use out of that. I was wondering if you had any interest in selling it?"
Something along those lines
Power User
Got the holeshot
all you have to be is friendly.dont go up to the house with a bunch of friends,go solo.knock on the door and smile.say i noticed your 3 wheeler on the side there and really love those things.would you mind if i looked at it.then say i would love to have one of those,this aint, for sale is it?
1985 ATC 250R.Team Red Trike
Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
In these times where people need or would like some extra money. GO FOR IT. I bet the last thing they are thinking about is that 350. UNTIL NOW. Like the rest said be polite and do it alone. Don't wear some gangster gear or go all freaky looking. Go looking like a nerdy plain old kid. Tell them you wanna be a mechanic and your shop teacher said the best way to learn is to find a project. BINGO! simple as that. If you wanna get more detailed then add " My shop teacher also said you can't learn what you need to learn in a 3 month class" or how ever long a shop class is now. If they are cool they will help you out or maybe they will say no. It won't hurt to ask. Also the more you hit people up for stuff the easier it gets.
If you really want it, then go back if you see it moved a few days later with cash in hand what ever you have or wanna pay. Never sit and think about this stuff or it will be gone and you will kick yourself for not trying harder to get it. Lesson 101 on getting something you want cheap...You snooze you LOOSE.
First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
yeah. just say "hey, i noticed that 350x in your yard. do you know much about it?" if he says something like "yeah, that theres a 1985 honda atc 350x. shes seized up, but it shouldnt take much to get her running" then he probly knows what its worth. but iif he says something like" o that old thing? that hunk o junk has been sittin there since i moved in." than say something like "will you take 200 bucks for it? im really into these things and i'd love to have a project to tinker on" and go from there... remember it doesn't hurt to ask, better to ask than have it sit and rot good luck and let us know what happens
no more toysmaybe buy a 250r?
past:
86 250r
88 quadracer
83 200x
Would rather be at the front of the train than
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
good luck bro just dont sweat it be nice and maybe youll get a hella deal
First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
Cash talks.
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
I bought a 68 Chevelle SS w/ 396 for $500 by just going up to the door and asking if he wanted to get rid of it...
Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
I am smelling a killer deal here. X200X hit the nail on the head. They clearly don't care too much for it or it would not be sitting in the weeds next to the house. I am feeling a 100 or less if you are patient on this deal. I would definately be there tomorrow to start asking questions about it.
Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
Go for it! Just be polite and friendly.
1982 Honda Big Red 200e
1985 Honda 200x- sold
1986 Honda 125m- sold
1986 Honda Big Red 250es
1986 Honda 250sx
Power User
The day begins with 3WW
just be ploite thats the key here and have some confidence dess decent noram jeans and t shirt and the school project is a good way to go abotu it i di da 350x for my senior project and i gave 75 bucks for it and rode it 15 min afyer i got it home. but just have confidence and dont be timmid and just dont let them know what they are really worth and be fair but also rember leave a number if they say no and throw out a dollar amount offer also and then also know how to take no and walk away sometimes. or if he may sellit but wants a ton bring up the alot of parts are discontinued card
ok here goes, 85 atc70,2 84 atc70's 83 alt50,83 atc110 , 70 us 90 parot green, 85/86 350x garage queen, stock rider 85 350x, project 85 350x 85 250r drag bike, 2 85 250sx's, alt185, , scat tracker?99blaster,85 250r rider,85 250r ice racer project ,93 kx500,99 xr200r, 91 dr250s ,89 lt500 quadzilla,88 lt250quadracer, 88 trx250r race full on race quad,, 01 yamahakodiak400, kawaki kd100,lt50 for my doughters,93 300ex, 230 quadsport, lt185, lt250 quadrunner,84200s, is that enough?
Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
Alright thanks for the tips guy Ill either go there tomorrow or monday. It just sucks cuz my dad thinks its a dumb idea even though he likes trikes. Idk if itd be bad if I found the address and found the phone # and called. Idk I just feel wrong going to his door.
TRIKES:
1985 Yamaha YTM 225 DR Special Edition
Dirt Bikes:
2006 Honda CRF 250R
SLEDS:
2001 Ski Doo MXZ 600
1997 Ski Doo MXZ 583
Got The Holeshot
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
ask nicely be polite and if they say no jump on it, it should start first kick (its a honda) and ride off
proud owner of a trx300ex quadand an 85 atc 70
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerFirst time rider
write a short letter and stick it in the mailbox. indicate that you show interest in it, and ask for a return phone call. if you get one, its for sale. could solve the problem for the non confrontational person.
Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
Never thought of that. I like itOriginally Posted by obijuan
TRIKES:
1985 Yamaha YTM 225 DR Special Edition
Dirt Bikes:
2006 Honda CRF 250R
SLEDS:
2001 Ski Doo MXZ 600
1997 Ski Doo MXZ 583
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