Trying to spend 100k at a bike auction

[@davidgreve1081]

Auctions kind of scare me, but you guys documenting this video has answered a lot of questions that i had that i kept hidden away. What helped you most is you did your homework before the auction and placed a price on each one and kept to your plan!!! Thats pretty awesome and many who see these kind of videos can learn a lot and not be intimidated when tey go to one.

[@Archer11ca]

Absolutely love your channel. We drove 9 hrs just to meet you guys ca few weeks back and it was totally worth it. Down to earth honest guys with really entertaining content.

[@bigjoe4020]

good advice @ 20:30. One time the Misses (never been to an auction) pointed to the ceiling from the back of the crowd showing me how lovely the chandeliers were at a house auction. She just made a bid for $500 000 on that house. I realised what she had just done and must have had that look on my face that you get when you shit yourself and your balls drop and thankfully the auctioneer asked me whether that was a real bid or not. Fark we were out of there quicksmart. So yeah, last time I went to any auction with her.

[@iamthebroker]

That’s both hilarious and terrifying!

[@paulrunyon5585]

I had a 2001 Kawasaki Drifter 800. It had a 805 cc V-twin, single mono shock and chain drive. The 1500, actually 1470 cc's, had two shocks like the Harley Dyna's and was shaft drive. I currently own a 2002 Meanstreak that i purchased new. 14,000 miles, and I'm fortunate enough to be able to say it's never been dropped. I can't ride anymore, but I still give it the love it deserves. When they're at a responsible enough age, I'll probable end up giving it to one of my great nephews someday. I just hope he'll love it like I did. Love watching your all's channel. You guys are living the life I wish I would have had. Keep up the hard work, and always stay safe and stay upright, and may God bless you young men.

[@kirkjohnson9353]

The man selling the bikes seemed very nervous- he couldn't stop talking.

[@ISAAC55543]

lol

[@kwonteriusturner954]

lmao why u think he need that sale

[@ArduinoKing]

10:02, when your trying to start your diesel ute on a cold morning.

[@user.256z]

This is the funniest comment I have ever seen haha. You win

[@powerglydeKlyde1120]

id love to attend an auction and learn some tricks of the trade. you guys are soo blessed!

[@scottharris9060]

We really can’t spend more than 100 thousand dollars.....I will never be able to say that sentence in my life lol 😂

[@TrashPanda5150]

Same here bro, same here

[@chabib23]

You could if you owned an LLC and were borrowing from the bank or had good venture capital set up. They didn't pull this 100k our of their personal savings account... well I doubt they did.

[@ConTheDon187]

Goals M8!!

[@flintxstonexriddahh9815]

Samee

[@pwntwtf]

You'll probably say a number higher than that when you get ready to buy a house. It'll just be the bank's money instead. lol

[@ChayomanHutzepua]

I think SRK videos are what Reality TV should have been like. You se the good and the issues that come with running a business. It’s not packed with drama.

[@BikesandBeards]

Yeah our lives are pretty drama free

[@korykirklanddistrictjudgec2333]

My dad told me "When you buy car at auction, you are either the smartest guy in the room, or the dumbest."

[@BikesandBeards]

Haha I believe there might be some truth to that

[@mr.noneofyourbusiness3234]

Cant stop laughing

[@JoeCnNd]

I've been the dumbest, but found some gems. Ok, not really dumbest but had a few that needed more work than I wanted to do but it was cheap.

[@RidingwithEthan]

@@BikesandBeards ikr

[@sorinsrn5442]

I will travel from Europe to USA just to buy a bike from you guys!!! Great channel and great videos!!!

[@itarry4]

Really helps you keep a low profile by standing at the front and being filmed. However the fact that every time you bid the auction helper points directly at you and shouts yhea! Every time you made a bid. 🤔😉🏍️🛵🏍️🛵🏍️

[@thamomentum]

The auctioneer sounds like he needs his carbs cleaned. LMFAOOOO

[@paultaylor701]

As a Brit, I don’t understand why they have to do that?

[@PanditaP]

Paul Taylor I don’t think Americans get it either.

[@davichan9286]

@@PanditaP I don't think at all.

[@jeko622]

@@paultaylor701 its to keep the tension going in the auction. Nothing else.

[@paultaylor701]

Jeko - it’s a habit you have gotten into. It just mystifies the rest of the world.

[@joebarford272]

Great to watch this lad ...... Wish we had a dealer like this in the uk I would trust this fella Sean seems 100% to me 👌

[@oariv]

This brother is clearly straight up honest and cool. If Yeshua moves me to the US I'd buy from SK once I'm able to ride. Bless you SK and your family.

[@ralphvalkenhoff2887]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride. What a treat. Hope you do more vids on behind the scene going’s on.

[@charlesvlcek2550]

You have to be careful at these auctions sometimes you can buy new at the dealer for less if they want to get rid of it

[@davidelizabeth4933]

You guys work EXTREMELY hard. We can totally tell. May God continue to bless SRK Cycles. And thanks for another feature length vid for us to enjoy as a family during pizza night. We love you guys! God bless!!!

[@pwntwtf]

cringe

[@BucksCorner101]

@@pwntwtf Go touch grass fool

[@pwntwtf]

@@BucksCorner101 u mad

[@bobpamharrison8331]

​@@pwntwtf Why have your mom as your profile pick lol

[@pwntwtf]

@@bobpamharrison8331 It's not. It's a photo of this lady online named Pam Harrison.

[@ddw-ge1ss]

Me going to the auction: trying not to spend 10k lol

[@joumasevoet]

Me going to the auction: try not to spend 100

[@MoNFPV]

Me staying home from the auction because I can’t afford it:

[@kashankhan9193]

Do u know where is auction in georgia

[@gearedupproduction8290]

Me going to the auction with 2 cents pocket lint and partially chewed gum

[@mimounelasri8035]

trying not to spend

[@Redrumin237]

Excellent content guys. Fun watching somebody spend that kind of money. Wish I could...

[@isaactaylor1833]

Joe Lennon bank loan mate.... It’s really not that crazy type of money.

[@77nizzova53]

I have a close friend that has a 1500 drifter!!! Great bike!! It has over 50000 miles on it and still runs great!!

[@ttripp69]

I haven't owned a bike in a long time but your videos really make me want to buy one!! Thanks for all the great content! I'm slowly making my way through all your older videos on both the channels, SRK & Bikes/Beards!! Great stuff

[@thema1498]

Keep up the great work bro love the videos!!! Saving up to buy my first bike from yall!!!! Cant wait to finally get a bike

[@jasonmays1844]

Your channel has more value than you realize. Thanks for all the amazing information. Subscriber for life.

[@HakaseFitness]

"Sir, you can't buy anything saying no." -Auctioneer 2019

[@brianburdine4620]

Im sorry but is Caleb kinda like the younger brother you never wanted to take anywhere but your mom told you to do so, so you just listened and brought him along anyway? Hes hilarious but thats kinda the vibe Im getting from Sean. Lol You guys are awesome love the vids.

[@TheToso13]

Great video, I’ve never seen a motorcycle auction, really enjoyed it, your crew really makes work look like fun, wish I could say the same thing about what I do, but I can’t. Thanks again for a great video.

[@Mercmad]

i used to go to Auctions all the time buying and selling .Making a low profile is how it's done, to keep the other bidders out of the picture.

[@Themech]

The Indian logos is a very common thing to do on the drifters. Alot of people paint them on. Kawasaki never painted indian logos on the bike. Drifter came in 2 flavors, 800 and 1500. If theyre stock you can tell the year by the paint color. The blacked out frames were available for a couple of the earlier year (on the 1500 anyway) if I remember right 99 and '00. All drifters were made at 1 plant in Japan (Akashi) then shipped out across the world. Also the original name for the drifter was going to be the "Super Chief" not the "Chief". The last code on the drifters are vn1500J and vn800E Theres a global number of 18,000 Drifters made. According to some minor research only 50 in Australia

[@jediknight1294]

He is right Indian or more accurately the previous owners of the IP sued Kawasaki heavy industries over the nomad though.

[@joshh8021]

Y’all deserve my subscription you guys are awesome I love all y’all videos keep it ip

[@TheNookaries79]

Caleb has a different pair of Crocs and Satchel for everyday of the week.

[@Thebeardedviking865]

Love the vids. Keep posting so we can see those awesome rides. Would love to do what you guys do. #ridesafe #godbless

[@teatipper]

i go to many auctions and i get for you trying to keep a low profile when I see an antique dealer biding on something I want I figure I cant go wrong biding against him ,what I would do if I was you is get some unknown person to bid for you with some simple signal like stop biding when I scratch my but LOL

[@AlfredMoi]

I have a Kawasaki VN1500 Drifter, as in my avatar. There are 1500's shaft driven and chain driven 400's and 800's that are both completely alike, apart from perhaps the color. Quite different machines made in the same period after 1999. More looking like Indian then Harley as the Classics used to. Often the other model is disguised as Drifter and in The Netherlands you can call a model whatever you want on registration. Your 800 should have a funny rail around the slim saddle that gives it the special look combined with the Indian fender. An 800 Drifter has a swing arm. Just hope for the best. These fenders have great value because you can not ever run into sand fountains and the radiator keeps absolutely clean. Never had anything Indian added to the looks (fender light is "futuristic") and still I run into receiving compliments a lot. Point potential buyers out that most Harley cruisers are lower and have wider handlebars. This week I made my first, low resolution, ride video and guess w... I read the "101 favorite Bible verses for men" that seem a lot similar to yours. I don't know about Favorite though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3qvmqKqh6pgZsU

[@Themech]

The drifter never came in a 400

[@AlfredMoi]

It is so strange to read your answer to my remark, can't you just settle and look for those models yourself? Anyway here are some pictures even though I think those do not all have the 400 colors. www.google.nl/search?lr=&as_qdr=all&q=Drifter+400&tbm=isch&source=univ&hl=nl&safe=images&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwje-7zSga7iAhXL1qQKHcimC7gQsAR6BAgIEAE&biw=1024&bih=493

[@bobmizen1]

Brilliant thirty minutes of entertainment. Thanks. Regards, Bob M, South Wales

[@lukebrunner4269]

V-rods with ape hangers are everywhere on the east coast of Australia.

[@46danz]

Great channel,very interesting by seemingly honest bike dealers.Quite a rare thing,especially where I come from.I can’t believe how cheap bikes are in the states,moreover the Harlelys.

[@zrkn1]

I can't believe that Suzuki DRZ400sm went almost for retail. The old American favorites are getting more and more expensive.

[@chabib23]

Base MSRP on a DRZ400sm is $7,400 it sold for $2,500 less. It looked like it had just over 1k miles. A dealership can sell that for a quick $1,000 profit. A used one around 2008 would run about $4,000. I sold my 2015 used with 2800 miles on craigslist for $5700 last summer. $4,900 is not a horrible price for a 2016 with 1,200 miles, not a killer deal either though, unless the guy wants it for himself.

[@saralou7084]

I work at an Auction, and after watching a few sale day's, i've never understood how dealers make any money selling vehicles?. It's unbelievable what some dealers pay for vehicles......

[@matthewdowd4686]

The owner of this shop looks just like Ellis from die hard!!😂😂😂 especially on the couch with the facial expressions. “Hans! Bubby!”

[@alp3771]

"Bidding against the soda machine" LOL haven't heard that phrase before. I have done a lot of farm auctions and we talked about "phantom bidders" or "bi-bids". Some auctioneers are really bad at it. Do it long enough you can start spotting Tells, just like in poker, when the auctioneer is trying to "run you up". I have caught auctioneers doing this and so I'll pick an item, bid hot and heavy, no hesitation, until we reach some really stupid price, then I suddenly stop bidding, hanging him with it. You will also have fake "dummy bidders" who either work for the auctioneer or may be with the seller & will try to run up the price on you.

[@TFrax]

Dude, Caleb's laugh is infectious. Keep it up guys. I don't even own a bike or have a bike license yet I been watching your vids for the last 3 days because it happen to pop up on my YT recommended vids.

[@peter2679]

In 2001 I bought here in Australia a brand new black Kawasaki Drifter 1500cc. It sits in my garage and has only done 9600klms and I have left it completely original and is still in new condition. Funnily when I bought it they weren't a popular bike but since Polaris reinvented Indian they are starting to get a good following. I think they are a great motorcycle. 👍

[@oneofbillions691]

14:40 so you're saying the auctioneers are crooked and will fake bids in order to make you bid against yourself. Sounds like an unethical business practice, even unlawful. I find that hard to believe but what do I know. Never been to an auction.

[@teediggy1785]

Also just would like to add to my comment/message I have previous experience wrenching on and detailing all kinds of bikes from tons of vintage to current models as well. Thanks again and truly all you guys @ SRK Cycles God Bless to all and to your families as well.

[@Averagegamer09]

I love these auction videos!!

[@LeeHoMusic]

I love these Bible scriptures. Great episode.Thanks

[@DEFKAST90s]

Good to hear Bugs Bunny is still in work, someone much have laced his carrot with speed cause our kid is going mental on that microphone!

[@danwooldridge.1892]

From the uk... absolutely love this channel keep up the work guys... your mate sounds just like Jonah hill it’s nuts

[@steveneschleman672]

Kawasaki Vulcan Mean Streak 1600 is what I’d love to be able to own again. Was my very first bike I bought and learned on. Miss her and just being able to ride

[@louispd6828]

I dont currenly owned a bike, but I still watch your videos. You guys are funny....😂😂😂

[@MuppetVT]

How to win at auctions Step 1: Don't bid on the wrong thing Step 2: Don't bid against the soda machine Step 3: DO NOT signal your bid by setting off a roman candle while screaming through a megaphone "I'M BIDDING!"

[@JakeShula]

Great vid and great editing. keep it up!

[@BikesandBeards]

Thanks

[@kellygingras2170]

Thanks for Bible verse it’s nice to see in KZbin videos! Keep up great work.

[@MrGjr-nb6yn]

You guys are awesome I pray that God will keep on blessings you guys & your friends and family 🏁✌️✊🏴‍☠️

[@SlingingLead]

"Counting is hard for Caleb." Brutal.

[@KTMK73]

This and Srkcycles,, my favourite bike related youtube channels. Great couple of fellers. Mustie1 is awesome too.

[@SicariiD]

kawasaki drifter 1500 was the first bike i ever rode when learning how to ride. I still ride it and it is amazing.

[@xerkS7]

I wouldnt trust Caleb with enough money to buy McDonalds

[@clarkbabin9799]

He probably would

[@TheAlansmagic]

Great guys. Bought a sportster 1200 for my daughter, great experience and great bike

[@sonnycalzone7784]

And those fucking sandals ahahah he's such a toooool

[@Odd_Gunner]

Never seen this before but Caleb looks like Jake Johnson when he’s sitting on the couch talking

[@seainobrien2261]

@Caleb: Sandals??? Really mate? Not very Rock n Roll hahaha.

[@clarkbabin9799]

That's old school dude. Jesus shoes were rocked by most grateful dead fans if they wore foot attire at all

[@duffa01]

could be worst,could of worn crocs....

[@ajaj6784]

I got tired of seeing his foot. Like put on some shoes.

[@rhino9372]

David Newman crocs would have been an improvement on those things!

[@MarkMeadows90]

Kawasaki made an 800cc and a 1500cc Drifter over the years. Not that many made exactly. It just pays homage to the style of the older Indian Chief motorcycles of the 40s and 50s.

[@ML-oz2gr]

If the auctioneer had a banjo player backing him, I’d buy the album.

[@sonnycalzone7784]

You ever see the auctioneer they mash up ...better then modern rap by far

[@Josh-ew1le]

Interesting look inside the auction, thanks for sharing.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

I bought a new Kwak Drifter here in the UK dirt cheap as they weren't selling. Most uncomfortable bike I ever owned so shipped it within 6 months.

[@eazyridin7283]

Good job , and thanks for the Verse , me an my ol’lady ( she hates that) needed that verse . 🙏

[@pockettoast6486]

I ride my buddy's silver wing sometimes and I think I'm gonna kill the engine going slow cause I ride a motorcycle, it was funny to see Caleb has that same mindset, I seen him try to go into first backing up that burgman

[@toddflowers8052]

Kawasaki "Drifter" was the Indian style bike . :-) I owned a new Drifter in 2003 ,they are easy to hot rod and can really scoot one modified ,the only thing I didn't care for was the shaft drive,(the smaller Drifters had belt and a mono shock frame) but it was fine it didn't act weird in corners under acceleration like Beemers do. If you want to know about the mods let me know and I'll look up my notes.Cheers.

[@dutchv.6019]

I'm currently pursuing a 2001 Drifter, can't find much on how many were made and other info I've tried to find, any sources would be super helpful.

[@mitchm2126]

ayyy first view fellas, love from indy! Cant wait to come down from here and shop with yall

[@hudsonsmotors4016]

mitch m first view goes to me 10 mins in😬😬😬😬 sorry man

[@WhiteGravey]

i still dont get people do that noone cares if you are the first second 100000000000000000000th view.

[@mitchm2126]

@@WhiteGravey just showing my support.. i dont get why people still throw they opinion on a nice comment like it means anything.

[@mitchm2126]

@@WhiteGravey personally i saw on my screen it said no views so i took that as hey maybe i can throw out a nice comment they can see.

[@WhiteGravey]

@@mitchm2126 how does yelling first in every video show support? ME EMEMEMEMMEMEMEMEMEM NOTICE ME SENPAI thats what it looks like to everyone that doesnt do it.

[@bernardschmitt6389]

"Sir you can't buy nothin' saying no" 😂😂😂

[@levigarrett8674]

I got my 1st 2015 Fatboy from the auction for $3.200 ,other dealers wouldn't outbid me because the original owner modded the bike to be a bobber ,he also rebuilt the motor from a 103 to a 117 ,i sold the bike for $7,800 on Facebook marketplace after i rode it for 3 days,it sold the 2nd day it was on Facebook,if you guys aren't using Facebook marketplace then your really missing out ,i flip used Harleys and Used Mcintosh uber high end home hifi stereo & home theater equipment for a living ,Facebook marketplace has become my fastest selling site where i can flip without the ebay & paypal fees .

[@DYNABIKE1]

Looking at Your huge inventory and knowing how slow the Motorcycling World has become You must have a secret market somewhere. The Harley dealerships are crying for business - ->>

[@terryallen3550]

That's a good life and friendship yous have there.

[@mikestowe6136]

love the stories like this atleast ya show us how its done

[@RedManE36]

Beard Tip: Caleb looks and sounds like Nick from "New Girl"

[@sandorcsurgay8003]

for a sec I was like what if its him :D

[@bradmorrison999]

DUDE! Caleb looks and sounds exactly! like Jake Johnson the actor! Are you his son?? You could definitely be his double!!

[@Droolboy]

This is a bike channel. When you said H2 limo I thought you meant a stretched Kawasaki H2 lol

[@starscream6665]

Auctioneer “Sir you can’t buy Nothin sayin no” 😂😂😂😂

[@tuono2914]

15:39, Show me a newer DRZ400sm for $5000 and I'll buy it off you in a heartbeat. Maybe it's different out here in the midwest but a dealer recently gave me a "deal" for $6600 before fees. Sticker was something like $7400. Ik this is also 2019 so maybe it was different back then, but those are HOT bikes. Please show me the $4900 dollar brand new drz and I'll gladly fly out to get it.

[@iccarus1975]

i find those auction "helpers", both interesting and weird, it's like they got nothing else to do and they feel special being "part" of something that would have no problems continuing without them

[@unseenhate]

14:20 looks like Caleb weed brownie kicks in and he gaps right out lmao

[@sanderdragsund7373]

i loved this kind of video! a bit late, but good job

[@SABCRAZY13]

Keep up the good work dude. Too bad you're so far from me, I'd love to come meet y'all

[@MoAndCoZane]

Flip! here in NZ that Rod would have gone for way more! thats pretty much the only way Rods look down here haha

[@fatherjack1148]

I remember back in the 70s three guys I knew heading off to a rally camping weekend on a 'combo' UK speak for motorcycle sidecar combination, It was a night run down the motorway, guy in the sidecar fell asleep, guy piloting it lost concentration for a second due to tiredness, drifted off the motorway clipping the kerb with the sidecar wheel causing it to tip violently to one side, pilot and rear seat dude got instantly tipped OFF, the bike, it righted itself... and kept going... throttle didn't return or something, guy in the sidecar woke up by the jolt, yawned, farted, stretched, glanced across to speak to the guys on the bike... They weren't there, he managed to reach over and shut the throttle and slowed to a stop with the front brake, took the rider about half an hour to catch up with his machine, guy in the sidecar needed a change of underwear.

[@fresnohighlander]

Very good, and entertaining video! Thank you!

[@SiblingRivalry1599]

Ahhhhh I saw you try and kick that scooter into first 😂

[@clarkbabin9799]

That was crazy it was like you were in two places at once. Behind Caleb manning the camera and at his door harassing him

[@Kyle120212XD]

around my area a used ruckus (10 years) goes for the same as a brand new one minus fees, its ridiculous

[@Jason-hk4uq]

Caleb looks and sounds like that guy from New Girl

[@ronnietraylor2295]

Jason yessssss

[@gurgy3]

I thought he looked familiar but couldn’t place it.

[@billbkr32ify]

The DRZ has a crazy high resale value. 2008 to 2018 are hot. The S and the SM models are in high demand everywhere. I paid 3500 for a mint 2011. Super low miles and have been offered 5400 foe it.

[@andrewsails1371]

Watching these older videos I realize how much of a nerd Shawn is now. This dude used to be so cool

[@kinangeagle133]

What’s the deal with those people talking and screaming at you, especially that rainbow gloved guy? Are they bidders or auctioneers?

[@dzimzy8699]

Kinang Eagle they’re spotters for the auctioneer

[@DirkDigler209]

I know this is an old video but right when he started laughing I thought that was Nick from new girl in the intro

[@Nightmaredeathdealer]

Caleb reminds me a lot of Jake Johnson lol

[@shelbybrewer292]

I thought the exact same thing he sounds and looks like him 😂

[@robertwelch1361]

He looks and sounds like him. A generic version but nonetheless.

[@karebear7147]

My first street bike was a drifter 800 with a custom military themed paint job

[@CP4884]

Hope you guys got there early enough for the free breakfast. ABC always has a good breakfast. So does Manheim, but that's only exotic sales. I don't think they really have many bikes at exotics. Heck, they don't have many bikes on Friday sales either.

[@samuraidarryl]

Lots of V-Rods here in Australia like that. Not strange here at all.

[@yarne741]

You are blessed to have such a nice friend/partner

[@qawwertyyugggyiuiuuhinkopo748]

Yeah back in the '80s I had what they call Rice Runner Yamaha 750s and 650 2020 I love that I'm 2022 and where am I just woke up I had a dream I had a motorcycle again can't afford one love that own one I will be awesome💯💯👈🤘😎✌👌❤❤

[@jshlnd14]

Where can you FIND an auction that sells motorcycles? I feel google has so many scams and fake sites.

[@BikesandBeards]

This is a dealer only auction. There really are no auctions open to the public that just sell bikes

[@gurgy3]

Bikes and Beards Does drug dealer count?