Motorcycle work stand By bobf (Read 1,301 times)

[bobf]

OOOPs. Wrong post conneded.

[ellpee]

Oops, here I am badmouthing realtors to a realtor. But I stand by what I said -- the vast majority of the time, my belief is that it's about sell quick/pocket commission/move on, and for the appraisers and inspectors who DON'T work on commission it's about don't say anything in your report that might queer the sale or your phone may not ring again any time soon. Nothing we can do about it, though, for sale by owner is a real pain. I can't see why the effort to sell a million-dollar home is worth ten times the effort to sell a $100,000 home, but that's just the way it is.

[bobf]

Dec 8, 2013 21:06:29 GMT -6 JR said:

Ok Bob good questions. I went out in my cold shop and did some measuring for you.

The width is 27" and with it totally let down all the way it is 7-1/2" high. Now the length (remember) I got the short one is 85" and that's with the back loading plate off. It comes off easily so you can put it out of the way if needed so I hope that helps. The 101" is the total length of the loading plate (ramp) + the lift itself.

I've got my wife's 250A on it right now, her horn quit and I'm going to fix that when it warms up.

The 250A is exactly like your scooter except the engine. It sits on there nice and steady and I use the center stand so the scooter is balanced. The front wheel clamp does a good job and helps keep the scooter stable. If you are concerned the lift has loops on the side so one can use straps to secure the scooter. It lifts smoothly and lets down smoothly and picture this Bob. To change your gear oil you can lift it high enough that you can sit in a chair and never even bend over to change the oil. You can remove the side panels and never even strain a muscle. Taking the front or back tire off, a heck of a lot easier, like  I said I put my big Husky mower on it and since the wheels are wider than the lift I just lay a 3/4" piece of plywood over it and roll the mower on it and raise it up. Never again will I lay on the ground/floor to change a lawn mower blade.

I would not put my scooters on the Sears lift. I see it as a accident waiting to happen IMO.

JR

Is your wifes 250A that same as the one Jonway is selling these days?

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[bobf]

Dec 10, 2013 10:53:13 GMT -6 ellpee said:

Oops, here I am badmouthing realtors to a realtor. But I stand by what I said -- the vast majority of the time, my belief is that it's about sell quick/pocket commission/move on, and for the appraisers and inspectors who DON'T work on commission it's about don't say anything in your report that might queer the sale or your phone may not ring again any time soon. Nothing we can do about it, though, for sale by owner is a real pain. I can't see why the effort to sell a million-dollar home is worth ten times the effort to sell a $100,000 home, but that's just the way it is.

I am no longer a RE agent. And I do agree with your complaints. They are true in my mind too. Put your six shooter away as we are buddies.
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[tomcat]

I can't see why the effort to sell a million-dollar home is worth ten times the effort to sell a $100,000 home, but that's just the way it is.

Because not everybody can do it.
You could use the same argument to say why should someone who sells a $100,000 Viper make more than someone who sells a $20,000 Dart? Or why should a wait-person at a top end restaurant make more in tips than someone working at a diner, for the same (if not more) amount of work? Because they are qualified to work there. And on and on.
Upscale clientele expect upscale knowledge and service. Some can provide it and get compensated accordingly. Those that can't, don't. Sometimes life sucks.

[ellpee]

Dec 10, 2013 11:03:41 GMT -6 bobf said:

Dec 10, 2013 10:53:13 GMT -6 ellpee said:

Oops, here I am badmouthing realtors to a realtor. But I stand by what I said -- the vast majority of the time, my belief is that it's about sell quick/pocket commission/move on, and for the appraisers and inspectors who DON'T work on commission it's about don't say anything in your report that might queer the sale or your phone may not ring again any time soon. Nothing we can do about it, though, for sale by owner is a real pain. I can't see why the effort to sell a million-dollar home is worth ten times the effort to sell a $100,000 home, but that's just the way it is.

I am no longer a RE agent. And I do agree with your complaints. They are true in my mind too. Put your six shooter away as we are buddies.
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No six shooter here, Bob, just didn't want to be phony and pretend to abandon my convictions on the subject out of embarrassment. And from what you write, I suspect you may have been one of the very few exceptions to Ellpee's Rule About Realtors.

But for Tomcat, TEN TIMES more? Sorry, ain't buyin' it. Same basic skills involved, they're just dealing with people who have more, or less, money in their bank account. Granted, agents who get the big-bucks listings generally have more experience, contacts, and possibly a better track record; maybe that makes them worth twice as much, but not 10x. Not that it will ever change, regardless of my opinion.

Deviating slightly from that train of thought, last time I sold a house the agent sold it in about two days, BECAUSE she had sold the identical house next door and I contacted her because I figured she probably had prospects already lined up. She did, quick sale, but she STILL got to put 6 or 7 percent in her pocket for almost zero effort. The commission system stinks, IMNSHO. But that's the last I'll be posting about it, doesn't belong in this classroom anyway.