Classified ad translator for buying motorcycles

"Ad says"-- Meaning:

“ran when parked”-- I did absolutely nothing to store it properly
“will run”-- won’t run
“trades welcome”-- I’ll take anything, get this thing out of here
“kicks over nicely”-- the rings are shot
“engine turns over freely”-- the rings are shot
“bill of sale provided”-- it’s stolen
“Nevada title”-- it’s stolen
“getting a title won’t be a problem”-- good luck getting a title
“$2000.00 firm”-- I’ll take $1500
“needs a little TLC”-- nobody has ever lifted a finger to maintain this thing
“engine is stuck"- forget it
“future collectable”-- this piece of crap will never be worth anything
“rare”-- you won’t be able to find parts
“ride it home”-- bring the truck
“carbs need cleaning”-- needs a hell of lot more than carb cleaning
“good parts bike”-- crap that was left over from my last build

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

about cars:
"needs fuel pump" -needs engine or transmission rebuild
"lost key" -needs engine or transmission rebuild
"AC needs freon" AC needs up to $1000 parts and labor
"lifter noise" crank replacement
"Cosmetic damage"- needs frame work
"clear coat peeling" $1000 paint job

"never dropped" - frame bent

"cafe racer" - took a bunch of banged up bodywork off and taped a thin pad to the seat frame.

"brat tracker" - see above + replaced bent bars with MX bars.

{i also forgot about the throwing away airbox and put pods on.}

Bobber - I own a hacksaw and a hammer...and I ain't afraid to use em'!

It ran good when I parked it. (of course the seller fails to mention he parked it when he was drafted into the Army at the beginning of World War II ) Ed

I'm pretty sure some of you were listening in on the conversation I had with the guy I bought my KZ100 from.
"it's just the starter motor mate, it runs like a dream"

It's better off with you than him.
Steve

LOL.
I've not got it running yet.

650ed wrote: It ran good when I parked it. (of course the seller fails to mention he parked it when he was drafted into the Army at the beginning of World War II ) Ed

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Oh, Ed. This makes me cry.