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General Category => Totally Off-Topic Discussions, Rants, Tire & Oil Threads, Etc. => Topic started by: Lucky_Lou on June 16, 2009, 01:46:01 PM

Title: What was your best swap??
Post by: Lucky_Lou on June 16, 2009, 01:46:01 PM: Ive mentioned my brothers bike in previous posts here are some picc,s he swapped it for a border terrier pup ......it came in bits with harley bars and dodgey forks but turned out well i think.....a good trade in my opinion.
Question is what was your best trade
Lou
the photos are posting sideways??any help from a moderator greatly accepted ta Lou
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: Bengt_Phorqs on June 16, 2009, 04:19:20 PM: My best swap, as far as motorcycles are concerned, would have to be my old 1971 Montesa King Scorpion enduro that I traded to a guy I worked with for some classic Zuni turquoise jewelry and $200 cash. I spent the money on a vacation and my former wife got to keep the jewelry. I sure would like to have that old Spanish bike back but it's probably been melted down into some oilfield pipe by now.

Ahhhh, the memories..... ::)
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: msbuck on June 16, 2009, 05:27:06 PM: My very first motorcycle was a 1981 Yamaha 185 Exciter. It would JUST make the 55mph speed limit on the interstates (dates my ownership, doesn't it?). When I was ready to move up to my R65 in 1992 I negotiated without saddlebags which I really wanted....so I ended up trading my Yamaha for a complete set of hard bags for my R65. Not a bad deal...I still see that old Yamaha around here and there....
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: NC Steve on June 16, 2009, 06:10:38 PM: Quote
My very first motorcycle was a 1981 Yamaha 185 Exciter. It would JUST make the 55mph speed limit on the interstates (dates my ownership, doesn't it?). When I was ready to move up to my R65 in 1992 I negotiated without saddlebags which I really wanted....so I ended up trading my Yamaha for a complete set of hard bags for my R65. Not a bad deal...I still see that old Yamaha around here and there....

Aida, I think your best swap was trading the riding lawnmower for not 1, but 2 Chinese Lifan dirt bikes. :o
That just seemed like a helluva deal to those that've heard the story!
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: Ed Miller on June 17, 2009, 10:55:50 AM: I traded an '81 Yamaha 125 scooter, with a main bearing race torn loose from the crank case, for an accordian.

I realize that's not a good swap, but it's the only one I've ever done. I gave the accordian away.
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: steve_wicks on June 17, 2009, 03:18:37 PM: I swapped a Kawasaki Z650 for a fridge when I got married the 2nd time. 3yrs later she walked out ...... with the fridge >:(
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: Lucky_Lou on June 17, 2009, 04:01:35 PM: Quote
I swapped a Kawasaki Z650 for a fridge when I got married the 2nd time. 3yrs later she walked out ...... with the fridge >:(
I guess your relationship had cooled!!
Lou ;)
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: montmil on June 17, 2009, 04:29:05 PM: Quote
Quote
I swapped a Kawasaki Z650 for a fridge when I got married the 2nd time. 3yrs later she walked out ...... with the fridge >:(
I guess your relationship had cooled!!
Lou ;)

Oh! Rim-shot! Nice one, Lou. [smiley=ROTFLMAO.gif] Monte
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: steve_wicks on June 17, 2009, 05:09:23 PM: can I say ....... she was FRIGID :D
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: Danie on June 18, 2009, 12:24:26 PM: As a student my youngest son often used the most obvious transport available - my Jaguar Xj6 with a Chevy V8 engine conversion.

Facing huge fuel bills and the possibility of definate bankrubtsy, I swopped the Jaguar (to the disappointment of my son and his mates)for a Datsun 140 Y GX Coupe.

I am still not sure whether this was my best or worst swop....... still miss the Jaguar.
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: aussie on June 22, 2009, 04:16:53 AM: Quote
the photos are posting sideways??any help from a moderator greatly accepted ta Lou
'so k - i just turned the laptop on it's side...

Best swap...gee - I haven't had one. I did swap a 1959 Austin Lancer for $150 though. It really was pristine - my mum had bought it new in 1960. 'Course I saw only five years after I did the deed that they were fetching $3 500..... [smiley=Kick.gif] (doh) You live, you learn.
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: Motu on June 22, 2009, 05:58:30 AM: I swapped my VW powered Ural sidecar for a rebuilt sohc CB750...red tank,gold stripe.

I swapped the CB750 ....for a Singer Vogue (Hillman Hunter) of the same year,with a rooted engine and a gearbox that jumped out of 2 gears.

That's as bad as it sounds....but 3 years later the Vague was in a prang.I got payed out $1,000,and kept the car,didn't repair it and sold it for $800.

I'd take either bike again drop of a hat - but I wouldn't have a Hillman Hunter if you payed me....well,twist my arm if you like,I might give in.
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: Motu on June 22, 2009, 06:10:33 AM: Now I remember another one (I have done lots of swaps).

I swapped my road legal 1964 Rickman Metisse,and a 1968 Cheney Triumph (both powered by T100C engines) for a fully rebuilt 1962 Norton 99....600cc with all the SS go gear.

I wanted a bike to do longer distance road rides,and the Rickman was not good at that....the Cheney was not being used.Loved the Norton,and it was one of the best bikes I've ever owned.But man - a Rickman or a Cheney is an untouchable dream.(but I do have a Rickman Petite)

I swapped my R60/5 for a 1951 Bedford house truck.Oh man.........
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: Lucky_Lou on June 22, 2009, 02:04:21 PM: Quote
Now I remember another one (I have done lots of swaps).

I swapped my R60/5 for a 1951 Bedford house truck.Oh man.........
It seems your a good man to do buisiness with ive got an old wheel barrow low miles ill swap for your bike......
Lou
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: Motu on June 23, 2009, 02:03:43 AM: Well,I'd have to want a wheelbarrow....and I bought a new one last year.But it's sitting outside at the moment....and in this area that means you want to give it away.

I'll get back to you tomorrow maybe.....
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: steve hawkins on June 23, 2009, 09:06:07 AM: I'll have it. Can you mail it to me...... ;)
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: Bengt_Phorqs on June 23, 2009, 12:31:01 PM: When I was working in Yemen back around the turn of the century we had several kidnapping events. I recall the time that a Dutchman was kidnapped and the tribe that snatched him just could not get anyone to pay his ransom at all. After keeping him for about 4 or 5 months they swapped him to a tribe near the capital of Sana'a for cash and a hostage to be named later.

Is anyone interested in a Husky 410 dirt bike?
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: aussie on June 25, 2009, 03:41:52 AM: Quote
When I was working in Yemen back around the turn of the century we had several kidnapping events. I recall the time that a Dutchman was kidnapped and the tribe that snatched him just could not get anyone to pay his ransom at all. After keeping him for about 4 or 5 months they swapped him to a tribe near the capital of Sana'a for cash and a hostage to be named later.

Is anyone interested in a Husky 410 dirt bike?

OK...any preference on who you want kidnapped? ;)
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: Bengt_Phorqs on June 25, 2009, 07:45:55 AM: Oh no, I don't want anyone kidnapped, but I sure wish some of these greedy farking bastidges in Washington DC would stay out of our pockets and quit messing with our freedoms. I wouldn't swap the US Constitution or our Bill of Rights for anything!

I did swap my first bike ever, a 100cc Kawasaki Trail Boss with a ten speed transmission for a 350cc Jawa with a pretty cool sidecar. Turned out to be a really bad swap but I was able to sell it to an Air Force officer after he messed it up on the test ride. He ran into the only light pole on the parking lot, turned to me and said "well, I guess I bought it, didn't I?" Being the proper enlisted man that I was I replied, "Sir, yes sir!" ;D
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: balibeemer on July 01, 2009, 12:05:47 AM: With a little help from me, my wife has just swapped a Ford Ranger pickup for a BMW 318i. Sure is nice to drive something that doesnt rattle so much!
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: balibeemer on July 01, 2009, 12:07:55 AM: Best swap of mine - swapped out my Norwegian wife for an Indonesian one!
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: montmil on July 01, 2009, 03:04:22 PM: Welcome "home", Collin!

I'v been wondering about you, for the last few days, as you've been AWOL from the asylum. Hope it's "just business' that has kept you away.

Glad to have you back with us.

Monte
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: Lucky_Lou on July 01, 2009, 04:39:36 PM: Quote
Best swap of mine - swapped out my Norwegian wife for an Indonesian one!
I will bet there was a price to pay!!!
Lou
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: balibeemer on July 01, 2009, 07:57:55 PM: Monte - It is good to be back! and it's not only work keeping me away.
I've just "found" an 81 LS for a new buddy here (he will, no doubt, be joining this happy band of brothers soon)
I'm also restoring a R25/3, trying to train an Englishman to make Biltong and workwise, just being a sinister suit - Oh, I nearly forgot - got the wife a 318i (one of those 4 wheel things) so now we have 6 wheels in the family und zey all haf ze liddle roundel from Munchen on zem.
And I will be posting more often!
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: balibeemer on July 01, 2009, 07:59:38 PM: Quote
I will bet there was a price to pay!!!
Lou
You are exactly right Lou. The biggest price was not having to eat endangered species any more!
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: TXRider60 on July 18, 2009, 10:24:42 PM: Haven't done that much swapping,,. Biggest exception would be my Vespa P200, which I got in trade for a very early model Honda Civic in fair condition. Still have the Vespa and hope to refurbish it soon-- and I'm sure it's held its value better than the Civic has. Note to Ed Miller: I would be a sucker for an accordion trade, but I already have two accordions...
:D
Title: Re: What was your best swap??
Post by: Ed Miller on July 20, 2009, 10:44:40 AM: The Pogues are my favorite accordian band. OK, they're a band that uses an accordian. Irish punk/rock/drunk/violence music.