Post by: Sgt.Pinback on December 25, 2017, 03:59:28 PM
Post by: AshimotoK0 on December 26, 2017, 11:14:17 AM
Post by: flatfour on December 26, 2017, 11:21:36 AM
The VJMC Suffolk branch has quite a few members who might be closer or could help more quickly if time is pressing, as Ashimoto KO has said.
If you need me to go, let me know details and I'll be on the case as soon as possible!
Post by: Sgt.Pinback on December 26, 2017, 09:07:47 PM
Bikes in question are that 73 Suzuki T500 (for me) and that brown 750 K1 for a friend of mine.
Don’t know much about DS beside buying parts from him and that he’s one of the big players.
That would be buying bikes via E-mail. Certainly not a recommended way in common.
Any thoughts?
BTW: what is OTR price?
https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/USED-BIKES-FOR-SALE/
Post by: Woodside on December 26, 2017, 09:35:21 PM
so he.... well a minion will sort all paper work and get it ready to use...
Post by: Green1 on December 26, 2017, 09:37:57 PM
The T500 looks nice and original from what I can see.
My dad loved his and that was the bike that got me into bikes.
Post by: AshimotoK0 on December 26, 2017, 10:15:16 PM
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Post by: flatfour on December 27, 2017, 09:40:23 AM
I have bought quite a lot of spares from DS over many years and often, if I am collecting them, have wandered into the used bike warehouse. I think that the descriptions do match the bike concerned quite well and there always seems to be someone collecting a bike or two when I have been there. All of the older bikes that I have bought have been from within the motorcycle trade sight unseen and, to date, I have never been unhappy with any of them. Where problems have arisen, the seller has always offered to pay for repairs or has willingly paid for parts that I have bought and fitted myself to sort matters out. Personally, I would not hesitate to buy a DS bike from his description and photos.
In any case, if you do want me to visit let me know. I have been out on my classic and newer bikes over the past three days and the forecast for next week (when DS reopens) seems quite good. I'm not sure however whether buying or rejecting a bike based on my recommendations would be any better than doing the same from DS's own descriptions!
Post by: kevski on December 27, 2017, 10:36:28 AM
He's also has this early squared off crankcase CB500K0 Uli.. I didn't want to mention it, in case it was one you were looking at.
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Now that i like, i have always liked the 500's, i also like the higher bars of the stateside versions, but that sissy bar would have to go straight in the bin.
Post by: JamesH on December 27, 2017, 11:13:25 AM
Post by: Sgt.Pinback on December 27, 2017, 11:47:04 AM
Dear Sirs,
we, thats me and a friend, are interessted in stock number
102067 (CB750four K1, brown) and stock number
102055 (Suzuki T500)
Can you please send me further info:
- What documents are send with at "as is" price?
- Are the import duties to EU paid (VAT and customs duty)?
- Shipping cost to Germany, near Stuttgart: how much would it be for both bikes together?
Regarding K1:
- What exhaust pipes are mounted (HM300 or 341)?
- does engine number and frame VIN "match" (is engine number a K1 number)?
- any accidents known, frame straight?
Regarding T500:
- Does she ran or at least does engine turn?
- Any major dents/dings/dongs to the exhaust?
- any accidents known, frame straight?
Thank you in advance,
Ulrich Woerz
@flatfour
Thanks for offering help. Will wait for answer first. Keep you informed.
Post by: AshimotoK0 on December 27, 2017, 01:23:11 PM
Well if anyone is after an early ‘square case’ 500/4 in the new year do let me know. I have a couple I’ll be selling...
Hope that won't be the one with the brown metal-flake paint James :D
Post by: JamesH on December 27, 2017, 02:21:55 PM
Post by: flatfour on December 27, 2017, 02:41:12 PM
Post by: UK Pete on December 27, 2017, 03:35:32 PM
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Post by: Moorey on December 27, 2017, 04:09:49 PM
Post by: Sgt.Pinback on December 27, 2017, 05:03:14 PM
Please keep me informed with that K1.
Post by: UK Pete on December 27, 2017, 05:34:05 PM
Pete,I will try and dig it out over the next few weeks
Please keep me informed with that K1.
Its an original survivor I bought at great expense all the NOS honda parts to restore it but just could not bring myself to do it they are only original once , I prefer restoring basket cases which have no choice I had it on the road for a couple of years and it has been off the road for a couple since
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Post by: AshimotoK0 on December 27, 2017, 06:38:19 PM
Does anyone know if there is any movement to be had on Silvers prices for bikes.
Well there is never any discount if you buy thousands of pounds of spares in one hit, so IMHO I very much doubt he will give any discount on the mainly imported bikes he is now selling.
Post by: AshimotoK0 on December 27, 2017, 06:39:54 PM
No that’s a keeper Ash. I know you covet that one
Yea kind of ...I bet that one has the best seat of all of them ;)
Post by: flatfour on December 28, 2017, 09:08:00 AM
I do wonder however whether there might be opportunity to buy any parts to restore the bike at a discount?
Post by: AshimotoK0 on December 28, 2017, 10:23:23 AM
I don’t think that DS will negotiate prices. A friend of mine asked this question earlier in the year in respect of a CB350 that he was interested in and was told no very quickly.
I do wonder however whether there might be opportunity to buy any parts to restore the bike at a discount?
Hmmm I would like to think so but don't hold your breath ;) ...even genuine motorcycle trade people have to jump through hoops to get a discount trade account. I once bought £2k's worth of new parts in one hit and asked for free delivery and not a chance. Then I got a call that the package was too big and they were having to sent it in two shipments and that I would have to pay the postage twice :( Having said that, the order contained a set of Genuine HM300's @ £525 the set..so what goes around comes around.
Post by: Sgt.Pinback on January 02, 2018, 11:38:36 AM
T500 sold this morning :(
Post by: Colonial-Clive (yindi) on January 02, 2018, 02:31:09 PM
Post by: UK Pete on January 02, 2018, 02:36:06 PM
I had an editor of a certain bike mag (neibour) ask for me as he had just done a 4 page article on the museum at DS and he was offered 5% on certain parts if needed, to say he was a bit miffed after all the free press he gave is an understatement!!It's a well known that D'S would not give away the steam from his piss
The man has not got loaded by being generous. He is a very shroud business man
Who now rubs shoulders with the rich and famous
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Post by: Sgt.Pinback on January 02, 2018, 02:55:21 PM
Anybody here bought it? >:( >:(
Post by: UK Pete on January 02, 2018, 03:05:03 PM
That's must be very frustrating uli
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Post by: AshimotoK0 on January 02, 2018, 03:32:03 PM
Freddie had this one
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-T500-III-T-500-1970-all-original-BARN-FIND-ride-or-restore-A-MUST-SEE/322631672174?hash=item4b1e58a16e:g:sDoAAOSwxBdZgxDW
Post by: Sgt.Pinback on January 02, 2018, 03:39:03 PM
No HM300 but No.No. pipes. Look new.
Post by: Green1 on January 02, 2018, 09:24:58 PM
I would buy it myself as I love these bikes but I don't get the time to play with what iv got already.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-T500-Two-Stroke-Twin-1973-Great-Condition-Classic-Cafe-Racer-Blue/273007092249?hash=item3f907da219:g:SjoAAOSw3RZaS6Wa
Post by: Seabeowner on January 03, 2018, 10:48:45 AM
Wish I'd seen that green 500K0 Ash as it may have caught me at a weak moment.
Post by: AshimotoK0 on January 03, 2018, 11:26:51 AM
Wish I'd seen that green 500K0 Ash as it may have caught me at a weak moment.
You need to speak to JamesH !
Post by: Sgt.Pinback on January 03, 2018, 11:32:51 AM
Uli this bike looks nice and original to me apart from the drop bars it even appears to have the original front tyre.
I would buy it myself as I love these bikes but I don't get the time to play with what iv got already.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-T500-Two-Stroke-Twin-1973-Great-Condition-Classic-Cafe-Racer-Blue/273007092249?hash=item3f907da219:g:SjoAAOSw3RZaS6Wa
Thanks for the link. Looks even better than the one from DS.
Anyway, would be near to € 5.000,00 incl. shipping to Germany. A bit high for buying that one "blind".
Looking more for a project bike.
Post by: AshimotoK0 on January 26, 2018, 09:05:39 PM
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0118-314988/1970-suzuki-t500-titan-mk2/ (finished at $3.025)
or this
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0118-314976/1974-honda-cb350f/ $5,500
Post by: JamesH on January 26, 2018, 10:03:21 PM
https://youtu.be/x4wNoQNK7vg
Post by: MeilakJ on January 27, 2018, 08:05:25 PM
I have bought quite a few bikes From David Silver lately and he is very nice to deal with . I ask for a discount and some times I get it and sometimes we do manage to arrange a price . Lets face it he does know the market . Also in my opinion as already mentioned his bike prices I think are more realistic than other sellers .
Also as for for after sales they can be very reliable in my opinion from return of parts , to even help getting an original lost title.
You sometimes mention that he does not offer free shipping on parts , that is true but at least normally it is a fixed price. Also imagine for us abroad the shipping cost is much more expensive !!
Uli should you go ahead and be interested in a particular bike , just ask them for more detailed pictures and any history that they have about it and I am sure that they will fully co operate and help in any way possible.
The above is only my personal opinion from the experience I have from dealing with them.
Post by: Sgt.Pinback on January 27, 2018, 08:14:15 PM