Yes it's true

[CTKing]

This is my bike the other was on ebay 3 times and had 156 miles but not as clean. it sold to a local collector. I welcome anyone who cares to come take a look in person to come inspect the bike and be the judge. I realize their is a lot of haters out their. But this bike is what I say it is. Yes the bike has been wiped down but never washed. Maybe the pics could be better but all I have I a cell phone and that's how they came out.Just my 2 cents.

 

[69ST]

Good to know, sounds like someone stands to score an exceptional bike.

FWIW, I am not a "hater"...not even taking sides. However, you're not doing yourself any favors with weak photos. These days, a sub-$100 camera is really more than adequate to take some good detail shots and would likely pay for itself several times over. Marginal photos will hurt you, note how these have elicited suspicion.

Selling on the web, especially via the `bay, has its hardscrabble side. There's been a lot of misrepresented junk sold on feebay...and the backlash from that oftentimes manifests as the really exceptional stuff being viewed with heavy skepticism. It's not only "buyer beware"...it's also the seller's responsibility to represent his, or her, items accurately in photos & words. Failing to do that cuts both ways. I do realize that may seem harsh but, it's hardly unfair since the same standard applies to all buyers & sellers. Imagine trying to sell an item via a TV or magazine ad. If the ad is weak or inaccurate, the results are all but sure to come up short. The fact that relatively few are truly skilled at utilizing those media just is what it is. Anyone viewing an ad is going to pass judgment and it may be a harsh judgment.

Bottom line...an exceptional bike needs exceptional documentation/presentation to bring what it's worth.

HTH

 

[cjpayne]

Honestly, to me, it looks very authentic as described, but I thought it had been VERY detailed out by a pro and maybe rubbed off some of the factory markings/appearance. I guess the photo's made the extreme details hard to see. Even if I had the denarro for it, I wouldn't buy it just because I'd be afraid to ride a museum quality bike that can be used for concours reference. Those are so few and far between and need to be preserved.

BTW, I've actually seen high end collector items, such as AC Cobra's, that were found in barns, or whatever, actually bring more if the 40yr old dust was left on them. Bizarre but true for some cases. Just as was the case some years ago of a 1970 LS6 Chevelle found with 4400miles stuffed in the back of a large garage for decades. The only thing found not original equipment was the battery.lol

 

[hornetgod]

I wouldn't call us "Haters". I'd say we are more like "Passionate Enthusiasts".

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-CT-19...1c35fde8f&item=351170190991&pt=US_motorcycles

Believe it or not, I want this to be what you claim but, it looks too amazingly perfect to be original. It looks like a near perfect 100 point restoration that might have been sold to you as original. I have never seen Candy Gold look this perfect. The slightly discolored drive pins in the VIN tag lend me to believe that the paint is original. The rubber sleeve on the rear brake lever is an indicator that it may not have been ridden much. What makes me doubt it being 100% original is the tires, rims, and underneath of the fenders. They are just too perfect. No fading, haze or surface wear. Also the original carb cap boot should have a red band on it. The speedometer looks to be brand new with no sign of age at all.
The only Candy Gold I ever seen that looked this good was owned by "darthvader" (Frank). I wish he was still around to lend his opinion on this fine motorcycle.

 

[kirrbby]

This is my bike the other was on ebay 3 times and had 156 miles but not as clean. it sold to a local collector. I welcome anyone who cares to come take a look in person to come inspect the bike and be the judge. I realize their is a lot of haters out their. But this bike is what I say it is. Yes the bike has been wiped down but never washed. Maybe the pics could be better but all I have I a cell phone and that's how they came out.Just my 2 cents.

Glad to see you finally piped in here Scott. lol. "Passionate Enthusiasts" is a good way to put it. I don't think anyone is really hatin. I think I'm gonna post in the BS thread instead of here.

 

[CT70hoarder]

I think I'll just be nice and say that bike is awesome and great job keeping it in the shape you did while you owned it. Good luck in the auction.

 

[bruces]

That is a beautiful bike ,no hating from me other than I wouldn't want it simply because I would ride it instead of using it as a show piece .

 

[red69]

Have you looked at the bidding lately?

Bob

 

[hornetgod]

Uncharted territory! $10,000 with over two days left. I wonder why it was made a private listing? I hope the high bidder is legitimate. The eBay fees are going to be enormous.

 

[Enginedoctor]

private listings require the bidder to be on a pre-approved list. i can imagine some schmoe has bid 20k then backed out on more than one occasion. i'd love at least a phone call or an email from someone who's gonna promise me 5 figures for a rare motorcycle.

and yeah, ebay fees. from what i remember, their fees are staggered, but on motorcycles, it's $125 final value fee for any 50+cc motorcycle listing that sells for more than $2000

 

[JustPlanoTexas]

I believe this just entered fantasy land at that price. Guy must have 5 of his buddy's biddin this one up. Last i looked 2 top bidders were 0 feedback before it went private.

 

[lonetow]

I believe this just entered fantasy land at that price. Guy must have 5 of his buddy's biddin this one up. Last i looked 2 top bidders were 0 feedback before it went private.

Thought I'd come over here to see what's being said about that bike and why it ended (sold) almost 3 days early. I have never seen a private ebay listing I guess until now