Filed under: Car Buying, Etc., Motorcycles
Mint condition Yamaha R6 for sale... just don't buy like this guy did
We always appreciate when folks can give it to us straight. Even if they've done something, um, regrettable, they can at least admit it, give us a no-bull explanation, and we can all get on with the show. Next up in the Please Relieve Me of My Mistake category is a gent in Seattle who got rid of his Ford Explorer for a Yamaha R6, only to realize that sportbikes weren't the must-have accessory he thought they were.
After buying it because it had shiny tires due to Armor All, laying it down in the parking lot at 5-mph, not having the desired effect on females, and putting just 3,000 miles on it, he has decided it's time for the R6 to go. It's possibly the only classified ad to include the word "douchecanoe", and the only R6 to allegedly come with side impact airbags, heated and cooled cupholders from a MINI Cooper, and a Wendy's Baconator coupon. Follow the link for your chance to purchase a piece of shattered dreams. The laughs you'll have while reading come free of charge.
[Source: craigslist]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
fosterdad 5:54PM (3/22/2008)
What's a DFR?
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airpoppoff 7:25PM (3/22/2008)
DFR = Dirty F'ng Romanian
Dave B 5:55PM (3/22/2008)
"Black painted windscreen. Don’t even pretend like you are good enough to tuck"
funny ad, but the guy is asking too much. props to him for mentioning DSMs though.
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airpoppoff 7:23PM (3/22/2008)
www.posdsm.com
Dave B 8:39PM (3/22/2008)
not sure what you have against dsms, maybe you've lost too many races to them.
airpoppoff 10:42PM (3/22/2008)
Go to the website, I owned a DSM and an Evo for 5 years, It's a friend joke.
Danny Boy 5:56PM (3/22/2008)
It has 200 FWHP Damn, since when were R6s front wheel drive?
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crobey 8:46PM (3/22/2008)
Fly Wheel HorsePower
C 5:57PM (3/22/2008)
Sounds like a deal. I would never buy it though, especially when I need a 4x4 to get around in the winter.
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AlexP 6:06PM (3/22/2008)
You don't need a 4x4, stop lying to yourself.
why not the LS2LS7? 7:04PM (3/22/2008)
Was your area uninhabited before 1980 when AWD cars weren't widely available?
Andrew 11:41PM (3/22/2008)
Tehehe you guys really stuck it to him.
Derek 6:03PM (3/22/2008)
ahh schucks I can't buy it... I own a BMW.
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JayP 7:33PM (3/22/2008)
I don't sell to BMW owners either.
Galley 6:37PM (3/22/2008)
I don't know much about motorcycles, but Armor Alling tires seems like a bad ida.
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why not the LS2LS7? 7:05PM (3/22/2008)
It's a long-time internet meme. It shows this guy is just spinning a tale. It's a funny tale, it'll likely raise his sale price. But don't go believing it.
DKB_SATX 7:42PM (3/22/2008)
There really are people stupid enough to put armor-all or various tire dressings on motorcycle tires, and on the tread side it really does make a noticeable difference, just like the releasing compound that's on the tires when they're brand new. Whether or not the moron who apparently bought a sportbike only to "pick up chicks" actually experienced this is debatable.
Galley 7:57PM (3/22/2008)
I was right. Armor All's FAQ recommends that it not be applied to motorcycle tires.
MajorGeek 9:07PM (3/22/2008)
Well, "technically" you can armor all a motorcycle tire. Theres is a curved point on most tires that contacts the road, from the rim to that point, armor all could be fine. Obviously, if you over spray or spread it past that point, your in trouble and its not worth the hassle. Its such a small area not applying it past the point is difficult to do, so it isnt worth the work. Silly point, I know, but it can be done if your brave.
kurt 6:46PM (3/22/2008)
Beautiful Photo
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