Rocky Mountain Flea Market - Page 683

Merfman · 01-10-2013, 08:03 AM

SOLD!

Just bought a new bed so the old bed (King) went into the guest room and the guest room bed (Queen) seen here has to go. Listed on CL for $300, $250 for inmates. The whole set is like new since it was in the guest room and we don't get many visitors.

Not sure why the image is soooo tiny. If anyone is interested I can supply better pix...

sebben 1 9 foe foe zero sebben five oh too - or PM

Blakebird · 01-11-2013, 05:34 AM

A couple of months ago I started looking for a couple of specific bikes....
I had no luck finding anything locally, and ended up buying a very cool bike that was not on my original list. I picked it up in Las Vegas before the holidays, and it turned out to be in better condition than I'd imagined.

Recently I found a fairly local example of one of the bikes I started my search for - so I'm putting the W650 out there for a quick local sale.
If it doesn't sell, I don't have to have that other bike... I'll hang onto the W650 for a while - it's a pretty cool bike and fun to ride. If it sells, it will come close to breaking a record for garage-stay brevity.

This isn't going into the main Flea Market, it's more of an "off season, maybe someone's looking" deal. And cheaper than the one in Colorado Springs craigslist too

2000 W650 w/ 14,800 miles $4300

Previous owner's wife's bike....new battery, o-ring chain, tires, and clutch w/ heavy duty springs. The oem clutch was fine, but was feeling strange so the previous owner installed a new clutch/springs and that brought the feel back. It rides and feels like a new bike. The PO had just adjusted the valves and changed the oil & filter.
To eliminate the factory lean jetting, he installed Thruxton needles in the carbs (richer taper) and exposed the fuel screws, backing them out 1/2 turn.
It carburets perfectly.

Though it looks very retro, the engine is a 4 valve/cylinder SOHC, shim over bucket, using the same 7.48mm shims my TE310 does. You slide the rocker aside to get to the shim - valve adjustments are easy, and one won't have to be done for quite a while.

I have the oem chainguard and taillight assembly, as well as a set of aftermarket cafe handlebars.

In excellent original condition, if you're interested - take it for a spin. They feel as old's cool as they look.

StmbtDave · 01-11-2013, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blakebird

Recently I found a fairly local example of one of the bikes I started my search for - so I'm putting the W650 out there for a quick local sale.
If it doesn't sell, I don't have to have that other bike... I'll hang onto the W650 for a while - it's a pretty cool bike and fun to ride. If it sells, it will come close to breaking a record for garage-stay brevity.

It's a sickness, I tell ya.

barko1 · 01-11-2013, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StmbtDave

It's a sickness, I tell ya.

Needs a vaccine or we will all get it

Blakebird · 01-11-2013, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StmbtDave

It's a sickness, I tell ya.

that's not very good enabling behavior, Dave

Narsisco Lopez · 01-11-2013, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StmbtDave

It's a sickness, I tell ya.

This HAS to be a record for Blake's quickest "Pass-Through" (Not counting Mexican food, of course

)

Ok, be honest, Blake: why isn't it staying in your stable?

Lomax · 01-11-2013, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blakebird

2000 W650 w/ 14,800 miles $4300

I have ridden this and WOW what a Cool bike. It runs very smooth. A real classic with modern mechanics. Someone is going the get a great bike with this one.

Marc

norton(kel) · 01-11-2013, 07:45 AM

Hey, I think I won the "When will Blake sell the W650" pool. I had Jan 9.

(thanks Blake for keeping up the tradition)

Blakebird · 01-11-2013, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Narsisco Lopez

Ok, be honest, Blake: why isn't it staying in your stable?

It might be there for years...

I just found a nice example of the bike that was at the top of my search list.

I'm not throwing this under the bus, or putting it up for sale in any serious fashion - just seeing if anyone local wants to take it off my hands.

PrairieRider · 01-11-2013, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blakebird

It might be there for years...

I just found a nice example of the bike that was at the top of my search list.

I'm not throwing this under the bus, or putting it up for sale in any serious fashion - just seeing if anyone local wants to take it off my hands.

Really Blake...perhaps you should consider opening your own retail MC shop for cool bikes to satisfy your inner need to buy & sell.

Can't imagine folks in the area would be extremely supportive.

mountain eagle · 01-11-2013, 08:47 AM

I'd like to see your dynamic list. That way we could play along with you. That W is one of the only non triumph well done modern retros, I was sad that they didn't do better over here. I'd be surprised if it doesn't move ...........

Narsisco Lopez · 01-11-2013, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mountain eagle

I'd like to see your dynamic list. That way we could play along with you. That W is one of the only non triumph well done modern retros, I was sad that they didn't do better over here. I'd be surprised if it doesn't move ...........

We can call it, "WWBB?" (What Would Blake Buy?)

StmbtDave · 01-11-2013, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blakebird

... - just seeing if anyone local wants to take it off my hands.

Paging Opie, Opie to the white courtesy phone...

lkr57 · 01-11-2013, 09:45 AM

PM sent on the W650

I'd been eyeing that one in Canon City but the asking price was kind of high and I don't happen to have that much gold bullion on hand...

Debby

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blakebird

It might be there for years...

I just found a nice example of the bike that was at the top of my search list.

I'm not throwing this under the bus, or putting it up for sale in any serious fashion - just seeing if anyone local wants to take it off my hands.

Blakebird · 01-11-2013, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lkr57

PM sent on the W650

I'd been eyeing that one in Canon City but the asking price was kind of high and I don't happen to have that much gold bullion on hand...

Debby

Debby,

didn't get your pm yet, but pm'd you with some contact / email info

01-10-2013, 08:03 AM	#10231
Merfman Trustin' my cape... Joined: Sep 2009 Oddometer: 505	SOLD! Just bought a new bed so the old bed (King) went into the guest room and the guest room bed (Queen) seen here has to go. Listed on CL for $300, $250 for inmates. The whole set is like new since it was in the guest room and we don't get many visitors. Not sure why the image is soooo tiny. If anyone is interested I can supply better pix... sebben 1 9 foe foe zero sebben five oh too - or PM Merfman screwed with this post 01-14-2013 at 10:38 AM

01-11-2013, 05:34 AM	#10232
Blakebird r-u-n-n-o-f-t Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Parker, CO Oddometer: 12,178	A couple of months ago I started looking for a couple of specific bikes.... I had no luck finding anything locally, and ended up buying a very cool bike that was not on my original list. I picked it up in Las Vegas before the holidays, and it turned out to be in better condition than I'd imagined. Recently I found a fairly local example of one of the bikes I started my search for - so I'm putting the W650 out there for a quick local sale. If it doesn't sell, I don't have to have that other bike... I'll hang onto the W650 for a while - it's a pretty cool bike and fun to ride. If it sells, it will come close to breaking a record for garage-stay brevity. This isn't going into the main Flea Market, it's more of an "off season, maybe someone's looking" deal. And cheaper than the one in Colorado Springs craigslist too 2000 W650 w/ 14,800 miles $4300 Previous owner's wife's bike....new battery, o-ring chain, tires, and clutch w/ heavy duty springs. The oem clutch was fine, but was feeling strange so the previous owner installed a new clutch/springs and that brought the feel back. It rides and feels like a new bike. The PO had just adjusted the valves and changed the oil & filter. To eliminate the factory lean jetting, he installed Thruxton needles in the carbs (richer taper) and exposed the fuel screws, backing them out 1/2 turn. It carburets perfectly. Though it looks very retro, the engine is a 4 valve/cylinder SOHC, shim over bucket, using the same 7.48mm shims my TE310 does. You slide the rocker aside to get to the shim - valve adjustments are easy, and one won't have to be done for quite a while. I have the oem chainguard and taillight assembly, as well as a set of aftermarket cafe handlebars. In excellent original condition, if you're interested - take it for a spin. They feel as old's cool as they look. __________________ IBA #11735 . 1968-present

01-11-2013, 08:47 AM	#10241
mountain eagle terrorist Joined: May 2004 Location: Denver, CO, USA, Terra, Sol, Milkey Way Oddometer: 2,678	I'd like to see your dynamic list. That way we could play along with you. That W is one of the only non triumph well done modern retros, I was sad that they didn't do better over here. I'd be surprised if it doesn't move ........... __________________ mountain eagle 08'Husky TE610 = everything a KLR want's to be , 07'KTM950SE, my smugmug gallery How can it be fun if there's not at least an outside chance of dying?

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01-11-2013, 07:45 AM	#10238
norton(kel) vintage Joined: Apr 2010 Location: berthoud,colo. Oddometer: 502	Hey, I think I won the "When will Blake sell the W650" pool. I had Jan 9. (thanks Blake for keeping up the tradition)