Almost got a FREE 50cc. Did a good deed instead!! By Bong (Read 797 times)

[Bong]

I went to my local convenience store to pick up a pack of smokes Pepsi and gas. Anyway, I go to this store on a daily basis and as I drove away I spied a scoot sitting in the back.

This was a real beater not much more than a parts bike IMO. but, I went inside and asked about it.

The owner of the store tried to have it towed "as it broke down" but even the tow company would not take it...... I left my name and number so if nobody came back it would be mine!!!!!!!! Muahahahah!!!!!!

2 days later I went back to get my Pepsi and smokes and the Owner said it was still there and they wanted it gone. Lucky Me!!!!

I went home and got a spare battery, carb and fuel line........ Well after about 20mins It started with the Electric start. YeY!!!!!! FREE SCOOT!!!!!!

Now here is the twist.... After tinkering for a day or so I got her running damn good then I got a call.... The original owner came back to collect it from the gas station and they said I fixed and drove away with it..

I was thinking this guy was gonna call the police for a solen scoot but, He was curious as to how I got it started......... Long story short I told him I replaced the Battery, Carb, Fuel/vacuum lines and put a newish CDI on, Valve adjustment and New plug. Ran like a champ!!!!! Anyway, I ended up giving him my addy so he could pick up his only transportation besides a BMX bike. I told him I was planning to sell it for parts, (Heres The Good Part) He offered $200 to get it back!!!!!!!!!!!

I ended up just giving it back with NO cash exchange. Poor guy has a new baby coming and I just happened to have the spare parts.

In the end, I had a fun little challenge and helped out a fellow scoot rider. His Pregnant wife was damn cute though...... I managed to help out a young couple and felt good about doing something good. Just thought I would share what I have been doing with my time offline.

Side note - After helping someone out a bit, I found out I am NOT allowed to store a car in my own driveway. WTF?? Go figure. Thats another topic though

I gave this site and SD as references in case they need more help in the future (not sure they have a computer though)............Golden Rule, Do unto others Etc..... I just found that helping out someone in desperate times is better than most anything IMO. Thanks for looking at my ramblings... and "Pay It Forward" if you can. A little help/advice can go a long way.............

[rapidjim]

Good on ya!

[alleyoop]

Very Nice of you Bong, I am sure they are very appreciative of your honesty and generosity.
Good Man
Alleyoop

[johnrjohnston]

I love to hear stories like this. I am always trying to get my children involved with doing things like this. My daughter says it makes her feel good to do good deeds for others. Thanks for sharing! ;D

[justbuggin2]

i always have found that if i do good things for others that it comes back to me multiplied great to hear that you was able to help we never know when it might beyou the one that needs a hand

[JR]

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Bong that was indeed a great thing to do! I'm dang proud of ya son!

JR