How I made a rookie mistake and how much it will cost me
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The seller even mentioned “650” talking to the guy operating the vidcam. Tough break.
ChrisGeez na, not a bad deal, those 650’s sell quickly.
is that why he got fired?
Jeremiah Mowers WHAT???
Two things I love about some of Sean’s test rides: first is when he says, “let’s get it up to the speed limit” then rips down the road from a stop or down a ramp to the highway. Second thing is the blurred speedometer on the AA.
😂
The "Firing Harrison" running gag will never get old 😂😂
You help remind me that not all people are bad Sean...starting to save so I can buy my first bike from a great company run by a man of God...keep up your amazing service brother
It's the only reason I'm still on this Earth. The good people of God. :-)
I had a Dragstar 650 when they first came out around 20 years or so ago. First and only new bike I ever owned, and while a beautiful bike, it was the most unreliable bike too. Always been a Honda man before that and after owning that, went straight back to Honda as well.
First issue was the rear wheel. The early ones had spokes that were not capable of taking the torque from the shaft drive and kept snapping. Yamaha would never admit it, but finally started replacing peoples spokes with stainless steel ones for free.
And then there was the regulator rectifier. Putting it straight behind the front wheel was a huge mistake. The points on it kept rotting and causing electrical issues, and in the end caused so many issues that I got rid of it.
Customer: "... blah blah blah history of this bike and other 'interesting' stuff..."
Harrison: "...yea yea yea...ow-some, ow-some...yea yea yea yea yea....ow-some ow-some ow-some... yea yea yea..."
Great vids boys!! Keep up the good work!
As soon as you started talking about the starter clutch I knew you thought it was a 1100 lol. Easiest way to tell between the 1100 vs 650 for me is how the rear fenders are mounted. On a 650 the trim attaches to the frame of the bike then goes back to the rear fender, on the 1100 the trim is only on the rear fender. This is no matter if its a Custom or Classic so you can tell the difference between the 650/1100 real quick.
Cop was so nice I didn’t want to push my luck. Literal next sentence asks him to drive it and he says yes. Why I love this channel.
When it comes to leaving the kick stand down that could be a bad thing had my bike show up in Daytona with the kick stand broke off the bike along with a sizable Chunk of the frame still attached to it thank God a guy at the campground had a welder
Goldwing guys, get a radio knob at the dealer to put an extra key in so it will match your dash. A Dremel tool and epoxy will be all you need.
I got tired of buying rear tires at twice the price so I tried a Michelin Snow tire and I like it. I thought a snow tire might be a softer compound. I use 28 psi not the standard 32 psi. I tested it hard because if it were goina slip I wanted to be expecting it. I can drag the pegs off that thing with absolutely no slip. Speed tested to 130 mph (I chickened out). Breaking is improved because of the extra ground contact and its much better than a motorcycle tire in the rain. Its about 3 years old and going strong. If it blows up tomorrow I'll die with a surprised look on my face. :0
Caleb if you want a street legal go- kart hunt down a 1990s Nissan Exa. ( That's if they were sold inAmerica or maybe badged under a different name.) They handled brilliantly, and with some minor upgrades to the motor, such as a better quality turbo, tuned extractor type manifold & exhaust system and a ported & polished head they are pretty slick. All in a 100% legal car.
You'll still make money on that 650. Good for that guy for saying "I'm a huge fan, but I'll keep the check thank you very much." It's not like you over paid by that much. The guy bought that first bike in June and he only put 200 miles on it in 9 months? That's not much riding. I hope he rides his next bike more. I got my first bike last September, an old Honda CB750, and I've already put over a thousand miles on it just cruising around my area. No road trips, just joyriding around.
You mention the tires on the first bike. I always tell people buying used bikes, if the tires are worn out, you will be dropping several hundred more dollars and probably a few days just to get it inspected. Work that into a price reduction if you can.
If your worried about loading and unloading in the snow why don't you back the trailer into the building. !
My thoughts as soon as I heard it.
Some people cant back a trailer up lol
Your videos are apparently the most informative and creative with all the punches and nice camera shots. Love binge watching all of them
Thank you that means a lot to us
He seemed about excited to buy that goblin as much as a kid eating spinach 🤣
As a kid, and now as an adult, my favourite food was spinach :)
And also all of my 3 best friends loved it back then, and now, too
Hey Sean! I just picked up a 2003 V-Star 1100 Classic with just 4,750 miles on the clock from the original owner. A good carb cleaning, and cleaning off 5 years of dust and the bike looks and runs like near new. This is my first Yamaha and the starter clutch has already been upgraded to the after market. Again, we're talking a 2003 V-Star 1100. you'll never guess what the guy was asking for it. It's nothing but a Money bike. He set the price three months ago at $2,500 and although that was a smokin deal, I passed on it. Fast forward to last week and the guy calls me and says...The Wife Said "Get Rid Of The Bike!!"....so believe it or not, the guy (Super nice by the way) said, give me $1,000 and get it out of here. No Joke! So now I'm sporting a really clean low mileage bike for less than I would pay for a basket case V-Star. Just thought I'd share my smokin deal with you guys. Cheers! Sorry about the 650 not being what you wanted. Zip~
Wow man that’s a killer deal. Congrats on the new bike
The Goldwinger have been making those keys for yrs. Just take a key measure and cut it. Then cut a grove in the knob heat the key, shove the key in the knob and fill with epoxy. Done. There is even a vendor that travels the GW rally circuit and sells them. Can't believe you guys are not onto that one yet, LOL.
I work for Df kit car and I love seeing the reactions of our customers when the get back from a ride or when they get there cars done and come for a visit.
When are you gonna make a video on how to use the tank straps? I wanna order but I don't know how to use them properly SK.
Lmao never realized how tall he was until he went next to the buyer
It’s more about how short dude is ?
He's only 6 foot 2
Im not a fan boi, he mentioned it in his Fatboy video I just watched.
i am 35 years old and been working at a shop for 21+ years and have many certifications. they DO NOT treat me well and pay me garbage, i would love to come be your mechanic! i live in Pittsburgh and would be happy to move to the east! SRK Cycles is the shit! Yinz RULE!
Yo.. Harrisons my favorite member of srk cycles. Sean's struggling to bring that tank down, Harrisons like cool man... Ya good luck with bringing that tank down... I'm just gonna stand here and keep filming.
Well done on the VStar - I think taking the high road on that was the right call.
l like those wide loading ramps
They come in very handy
Hi Mustie I’m a big fan I started a small engine repair shop because of you
@@nbrw7349 nice l hope you do great
Harrison and the customer had the most awkward conversation
@@mustie1 just keep up with the quaretly taxes. I think this is the most important thing you need to do..
I had a thunderbird 1600 same color that I loved. only reason I sold was that I had too many bikes at that time. I thought I was making the right choice but regretted it later on
I totally get what that older gentleman is saying because I’ve been OFF bikes and out of work for 9 shitty years dew to ill health CFS and I bought the 2019 Honda CB500X and for the first few weeks my legs and balance were WAY OFF I’m getting better every day now but living in the UK and the dreaded rain doesn’t offer up much opportunity to ride (IF YOU LIKE YOU BIKE CLEAN) like I do so he’s definitely made the right decision on NOT riding something that will be a hazard to himself and others GOOD ON YOU BROTHER. SCOOBS UK and if I was in the USA I’d definitely be buying my bikes from you guys SO FAIR MAN cheers.
I really like my vstar 650 I go with the classic models that one is a custom model. 2nd vstar in 15 months that I modified. Dependable and Mod friendly. Bobbered it out and it is clean clean clean. Put some g's into the bike and set the speedo up on the clubman cafe bars, looks sick head turner
What You are caring a "stater CLUTCH" is the starter SOLENOID that is to say a 12V magnet switch on closed 12VDC scoot,
Awesome video, Awesome content on your videos!
Big fan from New Zealand✊🏽
Thanks New Zealand
I am confused... isn't it suppose to be spring - almost summer in the US? southern hemisphere is getting cold (from south africa). You have the sun now...why is it snowing
Soo did you think the guy was ripping himself off at 2k for an 1100 considering your appraisal of the 650 is 1600?
Can't help it-- 25:34 "I'm a starter not a finisher..." Hey, THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!!!
"i start a lot of things"
@@anthonyadams3685 "But I can't finish"
I had a 1100 v-star ..and my (Late) Buddy had a 650...we would set them next to each other and only real dif I ever noticed was the gas tank.
I see a clutch replacement on the car in your future. Before you gas it up,get your foot off the clutch.
You can't guarantee the starter clutch isn't bad on cold starts though. U gotta get it good and hot. Then it'll start to foul up
ya know as a Californian it always amazes me watching your guys videos because when you guys talk price its so cheap in comparison to here in California
Serious, i've been riding bikes as an amateur since the late 60's. I don't trade them, I have some friends in the business, mainly dirt bikes, but the first thing I ask about is the year, hours 2-strk 4 strk and CC. Oh well, live and learn.
Those Thunderbirds are awesome. Largest parallel twin production bike you can buy.
like how someone who works with motorcycle and who moves them almost every day has to explain he knows how to strap them down. there's a lot of right ways you can strap down a bike just because it's not your way doesn't mean it's not right.
As a Goblin owner, there are a few things I wanted to point out. Not trying to correct or anything, just observations. Our car is build #49 (I have the VIN tag) and was built after his and Demo Ranch, so this one has to be earlier. Also there are a bunch of tell-tale signs of the earlier construction such as brackets behind the seat are that are no longer installed. It's interesting to see other Goblins out there and some of the differences. Great video!
Did you finish yours ?
I'm couple of years late to the show, but i have to point out a serious safety flaw with this particular Goblin:
The shoulder harness bar is way too low. Four or five point harness should NEVER have shoulder belts go down behind the seat like that. With the way they are in a head-on they will essentially push your spine together, causing serious injuries. Besides, with them pulling down you can't get them properly snug since you're pushing against your own body, not to mention that they will probably get rather uncomfortable after prolonged driving.
Ideally that bar should be at the same level as driver's shoulders so that the belts are horizontal, or going up slightly.
What a rabbit hole, this show... been watching 2-3 episodes already. INSANELY interesting to see behind the scenes of bike dealers. And also, just HAD to look up the ariel atom (top gear's epsiode was AMAZING!) Now i absolutely have to watch next beard episode to see what the atom is like when it's bought.
Also, i think i got started on this series because i saw the video on the guy who brought in a show and tell (and ride) of his vanderhall. And that's my unicorn vehicle the first time i saw it a used bike shop that became a dealer right as the company selling the Venice in larger market. Watched Jay Leno's garage to find out what it's all about.
You saw the atom, and you then heard about the Goblin being a similar, budget version (funny too, the vanderhall and goblin engines are same, aren't they?) And this guy WANTS a gremlin based on demo ranch's video.
CZcams matrix's workin OVERTIME to get us!
Since I got here so early I just want to take this moment to say I love the videos and I’m hopelessly addicted, keep up the amazing work brother!!!!!!
Thanks Wyatt
Good to see you own it man, most people wouldn’t have. I’d love to buy a bike from you man but, that’s a hell of a drive from Iowa
You mentioned at the start of the video that he was trading in a 650cc... did you forget or was that added later? Anyway I admire your honesty and keeping your word even though it was a honest mistake.
My word is more valuable than money
650 custom was my first bike. Rode it from Vancouver to Toronto.
Thank you for the Bible verse, I'm going thru a family emergency and the verse spoke to me in so many ways .
I hope everything is alright. And God works in mysterious ways
Thank you all we can do is pray
I'll include you in my nightly prayers Ford/ Dodge.
@@yonderosa thank you
Legend has it Harrison is working at Sheetz Gas station modding slurpee cups for the locals while running the e85 pumps and eating beef jerky
Harrison, can I get a smokie and a hot dog
I bet that Goblin or any really would be a bunch of fun with a turbocharged Cobalt SS with the 6 speed and LSD and the Brembo brakes. An easy 400hp with the 6 speed and really really brakes. I would like to know how fast one could be made, how good it could be made to handle, and just how light a really optimized one could be made.
How I know I'm old: I'd kinda like to own a gold wing. I'd really love to have an old 70s / no fairing one. She who I like to keep happy would be comfy on the back. I had a Blackbird which is kinda a sporty 'wing
The guy that traded back in could have solved his problems with landinggear.com for about $3,500. I could see srkcycles working with them for older or disabled customers. I just wish they fit the gl1500c Valkyrie.
I love the look of the Triumph Thunderbird.
I must have missed the Jamaha episode.
Never seen a Jamaha. Sounds cool.
I love watching these videos, great content and production!
Thanks that means a lot for us
@@BikesandBeards I agree too sirs...great videos made by great men, I pray God continues to bless all your endeavors
I watch all of matts channels too, demo ranch, vet ranch, and off the ranch
Demo Ranch? Matt right? That Demo Ranch?
When the title said rookie mistake, as soon as you walked up to it I knew the issue. I had an 1100 (it's now my wife's bike) and the 650 looks a lot like the 1100 at first glance. Dealing in multiple brands and expecting an 1100, I understand.
Funny thing I can relate to the second one also, I have a 2008 GL1800. I rode a friend's 1800 and knew it was going to be tall. When my brother went to buy one I kept telling him, take mine and ride it for a while, it's taller than you expect. He is now trying to adjust.
1100 and 650 use the same starter clutch. the part is not strong enough for the 1100.
Love the verse of the week. Keep up the good stuff.
Needs a honda k 20 with a turbo easy 500 stock everything
Lol stock everything wouldn’t last very long with 500 hp I understand there good engines but 500 hp stock everything with a turbo is pushing it
@@chukob5 u crazy 500 is reliable 600....650...... Is pushing it
BOOST ADDICT I’m gonna go ahead and assume you don’t have a k20 and your going off word of mouth.. 500 on any stock 4 cylinder is not gonna be reliable in the long run sure it’s fun but it won’t last.. why do manufacturers not push out that much hp stock if it’s so reliable?
That last guy didn't seem like he's much of a people person. Kinda awkward. I can relate 😆
Just awesome channel man.
No snow here in SW Florida. 😁
Twisted straps oh dear my ocd. Tidy the loose strap threw the ratchet handle.
Twisted straps don't vibrate in the wind. I prefer to keep the ratchets freely accessible as I find straps usually loosen up a little after a few miles. My Dad was OCD about straps, and would carefully wind the excess up and secure it with tie-wraps, I got into the habit of knotting the excess up as Sean did in the video mostly because I knew it would bug him. ;-)
Sean, do yall secure the rear? I have canyon dancers (bar straps) and when I trailer bikes the rear always moves sideways when the trailer bounces so ever since the first two times having to resecure a bike on the side of the road I always ran a strap from one side of the trailer then through and around the rear wheel and to the other side
That looks so cool/fun! You could mod w/ some small fenders, if that’s the issue with it being street legal. When I was in my late 20s, I had a Honda 250 Odyssey (along with a 250 Quadracer). The Odyssey was so much fun to drive, but it was obviously no where close to being street legal. This is like a really supped up version, with two seats, reverse, etc. Has to be a total blast to drive. I can see why you May have seller’s remorse...
I have a 08 650 classic.. I paid 2k for it. Like him, I bought it after see'ing your "can a big man ride the 650".. at 5'9" 280 I enjoy it even on the highway.
Ouch 650 vstar are worthless I've seen 1100 vstar customs totally mint selling for 1500.00 here in Green Bay .
Green bay wisconsin?
I made one of those knob keys 17 years ago
Ahead of your time
Thanks for the video. That Triumph was a nice looking bike
I love these bikes. Problem is in Australia they go for way to much, anywhere from 6-9K. Due to budget i settled for a GV250.
Two wheels are two wheels, have fun be safe
so you paid under 4 k for the viper?
I bought the goblin before the viper
I wish I had an SRK Cycles in Oregon. There are plenty of new Dealerships but no Used bike dealerships. :(
We can ship to you
Hey dude where are you in Oregon? I've had good luck at Power yamaha in Sublimity and paradise harley in Tigard.
@@stefanandreev7824 Im here in Eugene :)
@@BikesandBeards I never thought of that! :)
The Virago 920 had a starter issue too
I've seen snow as late as June 22.
i wanna live where u do
Latest I’ve seen is may 24th
Lucky, I've never seen snow. Mississippi sucks lol
kind of but not really I had baseball in the snow
I’ve literally been snowed out of a 4 of July parade twice.
Nice video, Sean :)
By the way, you think an Ariel Atom is fast enough? Then how about trying my 4WD Opel Kadett, with a twin turbo 2.6L Omega engine and 360 HP inside??
4:29
Sean: .......
Guy: (talking)
Sean: CAN I SEE A TITLE????
In reference to the goblin going away .... I have a pretty rare 1966 Meyers Tow’d to sell or maybe trade.
Matt from Demo Ranch was beating Roman Atwoods Skyline with his and that Skyline had some work done to it. Not slow lol.
How is that bike really holding like that with only 2 straps on front forks
My friend..a real car guy..baught a 4wd chevy truck..exellent deal except when he later wanted to put it in 4 wheel discovered it was 2wd
What specific ramps are those? That looks like what I need for my 2018 Silverado 1500
Love the video guys! Keep them comming. Im hoping at some point to come in and buy and bike and ride back home to Wisconsin, if not that, at least have it shipped to me. Long live srkcycles!
I like this. Put your differences aside and talk about your common interests. Wish the world would use this ethos instead of separating into tribes.
Been watching your videos for a little over a year and I never realised I wasnt subscribed until now! :/ love the videos
Same here lol.
Bikes and Beards is 9ver 76k subscribers! Awesome! Adding the star Caleb to your team was a great move. 🙂
Can u show a bad starter clutch Vs good one. I'm I treated in one of these
It doesn’t turn over consistently
@@BikesandBeards lol
I’ve always said we can knock on plastic in these modern times.
Hi do you send merchandise to Scotland?? Love the channel 👍
The official wave of all Goldwang owners can be seen at 12:07
It is what it is. You will make money either way $$$ . 🙏🏼
that was my first bike 1999 vstar 650 custom, 3 bikes later and 5 years 2016 softail deluxe!!! it was a PERFECT beginner bike!!!
Great bike
I have the 1100 Custom with an aftermarket dagger fender and stiletto seat, and when you said starter clutch issue, I assumed that bike was the 1100 as well! (I replaced my starter clutch myself). But when he later said 650, I thought, "man! I'm bad at recognizing my own bike!"
That makes me feel better
Ok i know im gonna get beat up a bit but let me have it.
I just bought 2002 honda Goldwing 1800 fully loaded 33k miles paid $6600. Howd i do?
I saw the episodes were you bought and tried out Amazon bikes and gave your opinion on them. Would you ever do that for a Chinese bike like from the DF250RTB? I have heard they are great starter bikes
Put an ls engine in the buggy and hang on.
LS7
i would always strap the back tire to i have a budy that was hauling his bike and got in a wreck the bike did a flip and landed in the cab with him because the tire wasnt strapped
Hard to negotiate without actually seeing the bike. Mistakes can be made.
Hey ark love your vids and I’d love for you to reply I started biking because of you. You guys are awesome I’m in the uk