2010 PA BTK Forum Ride

[pat0021]

Originally Posted by DebbieW

We should ride the New River Gorge and Greenbrier Valley. Maybe Joe and Julie have some suggestions. We can always go with the NCDave suggestion as well. Old Clark Inn -Affordable lodging alternative to hotels, motels, B&B�s -Marlinton WV

If you're going to be in that area you have to ride 60 thru Hawks Nest area. Great twisties.

[DebbieW]

Here is the info on the Old Clark Inn. I have not blocked the rooms yet. Please let me know if I should go ahead and block them. This is for Aug 5 - 8th 2010

1. Private Bath Rooms - They have 6 rooms with a queen size bed and 1 room with a full size and a twin bed. The cost is $57 for a single and $72 for a double. Tax is not included in this quote.

2. They have a few rooms that would share a bathroom with another room. Not sure if we are interested in any of these types of rooms. The price would be slightly less for these rooms.

3. If the blocked rooms are filled up, they will direct those people to a nearby establishment in town. Didn't provide names over the phone which I understand since they probably want our business first.

This is also posted on the planning poll thread as well.

[pitchinguy]

I went ahead & stuck the Pa poll thread thinking it might become the "official 2010 Pa thread". 2 threads is getting confusing. Once trip plans are set, Mike can edit his opening post to include all the pertinent info. Just trying to keep the info in one spot.

[vulcancowboy]

I am so looking forward to this ride already, hopefully my son will have a bike by then and will be able to join us. If anyone hears of a 900 or bigger bike for sale (cheap!), let me know. He found an '05 1500 for $3800, but it is SPF. Maybe he'll get lucky and the sale will fall through.

[DebbieW]

Originally Posted by pitchinguy

I went ahead & stuck the Pa poll thread thinking it might become the "official 2010 Pa thread". 2 threads is getting confusing. Once trip plans are set, Mike can edit his opening post to include all the pertinent info. Just trying to keep the info in one spot.

I pm'd Mike and asked if he could start the official thread like he does each year and ask a mod to sticky it. Haven't heard back from him yet.

[DebbieW]

Originally Posted by vulcancowboy

I am so looking forward to this ride already, hopefully my son will have a bike by then and will be able to join us. If anyone hears of a 900 or bigger bike for sale (cheap!), let me know. He found an '05 1500 for $3800, but it is SPF. Maybe he'll get lucky and the sale will fall through.

So he is looking for a cruiser then? What do you consider cheap?

[DebbieW]

Originally Posted by vulcancowboy

I am so looking forward to this ride already, hopefully my son will have a bike by then and will be able to join us. If anyone hears of a 900 or bigger bike for sale (cheap!), let me know. He found an '05 1500 for $3800, but it is SPF. Maybe he'll get lucky and the sale will fall through.

Not sure if this is still available but this was posted on another forum. 2002Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1500 - Road Motor Bikes - Walmart.com Classifieds

[vulcancowboy]

Originally Posted by DebbieW

Not sure if this is still available but this was posted on another forum. 2002Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1500 - Road Motor Bikes - Walmart.com Classifieds

Can't imagine it is still available at that price, but I emailed the link to him. Thanks Debbie, he wants to spend less than $5000. I think if he keeps his eyes open and is patient, he should be able to find something. Then, hopefully, we're off to RL and the PA BTK ride this summer!

[DebbieW]

Originally Posted by vulcancowboy

Can't imagine it is still available at that price, but I emailed the link to him. Thanks Debbie, he wants to spend less than $5000. I think if he keeps his eyes open and is patient, he should be able to find something. Then, hopefully, we're off to RL and the PA BTK ride this summer!

I e-mailed the guy (it's tempting for me to) and here is his reply. I may have to buy this myself.

Hi,
the bike is in great condition, has been properly maintained, has never been laid down or abused in any way. it comes with a clean title and the price I'm selling it for is $2950, which is including all charges.
I used to live in NY but I'm currently working in the UK (London) and I'll be moving here permanently within the next few months and I can't afford the luxury of taking the bike with me so I decided to let it go.
I'm using a privately-held company called Safehouse Self Storage Ltd. to sell this bike, I left it at their warehouse before leaving to the UK. they are supervising the entire sale process from payment, shipping with a 14-day return policy, title transfer service or/and (if needed) returns and refunding.
if you want to purchase it, let me know and I will explain you how the company works and how we can move forward.

Thanks

[vulcancowboy]

Originally Posted by DebbieW

I e-mailed the guy (it's tempting for me to) and here is his reply. I may have to buy this myself.

Hi,
the bike is in great condition, has been properly maintained, has never been laid down or abused in any way. it comes with a clean title and the price I'm selling it for is $2950, which is including all charges.
I used to live in NY but I'm currently working in the UK (London) and I'll be moving here permanently within the next few months and I can't afford the luxury of taking the bike with me so I decided to let it go.
I'm using a privately-held company called Safehouse Self Storage Ltd. to sell this bike, I left it at their warehouse before leaving to the UK. they are supervising the entire sale process from payment, shipping with a 14-day return policy, title transfer service or/and (if needed) returns and refunding.
if you want to purchase it, let me know and I will explain you how the company works and how we can move forward.

Thanks

Hmmmm, sounds almost too good to be true, but you never know.

[DebbieW]

Originally Posted by vulcancowboy

Hmmmm, sounds almost too good to be true, but you never know.

I know. I wrote back to him and told him I want to see the bike Thanksgiving weekend if it's still around. I think I am tempted too but I can definitely take Martin with me to take a look and let you know if it's in good shape.

[Mrzazz]

Scam...... This same thing has been around on cars also, be careful.

[DebbieW]

Originally Posted by Mrzazz

Scam...... This same thing has been around on cars also, be careful.

That is why I need to see it in person. I don't trust anyone.

[NCDave]

not only that, ask to see the title too!

[DebbieW]

Originally Posted by NCDave

not only that, ask to see the title too!

This is the latest e-mail from him. I basically told him he's nuts if he thinks I would buy a bike sight unseen and pay for it before getting delivery. I think I now agree with the SCAM thoughts.

the bike is being stored in Harrisburg, PA, at Safehouse storage facility, the title and all paperwork is along with the bike in their possession. their sale policy is to deliver the vehicles with a 14-day inspection period right after the payment is confirmed, for inspection and to pick it up instead of have it delivered you have to schedule an appointment, and it could take up to 3 weeks until you have it set which is a timeframe that I'm not comfortable with.

I'm paying some fees each passing day and I would rather take advantage of their sale policy, so if you want to move forward with the purchase, let me explain you how they work and how we can proceed:

to start the official transaction I need your full name to be on the title along with your delivery address, I forward it to Safehouse and they will notify you with all the instructions (payment, shipping, return policy etc.).

one of their agents will be assigned to receive and handle payment. you have to transfer the funds to their agent as per their email directions and when the payment is complete you have to send them the transfers information, they verify it, deposit the purchase amount in their trust account then start the shipping process and you should be getting the bike in about 48 hours after your payment was confirmed. you will have a 14-day return policy starting with the day you receive the bike, so you will have the chance to test and inspect it before funds are released. if you decide to keep it, they have the Power of Attorney so they will transfer the title into your name and release me the funds, if not they will be responsible for the return shipping and you will have a complete refund within 3 days.

anyway, they will explain you detailed the entire process.

if you want to purchase it, I will be waiting your email so we can get started.

[ispeed77]

yup, scammer.