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[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@HakaseFitness]

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

[@77nizzova53]

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

[@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.

[@bobmizen1]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@LeeHoMusic]

I love these Bible scriptures. Great episode.Thanks

[@MrGjr-nb6yn]

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

[@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. 👍

[@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.

[@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 .

[@johnspencer2560]

I SOLD my StreetBob, @ an auction. That HD, was My FIRST AMERICAN M/C. I WANT 2 Indians. I WANT a "Scout Bobber." I WANT a "Challenger." Listen, I'm a 67yr old GRANDPA. I DON'T know how MANY bikes I've had. My StreetBob, is GONE to GERMANY. I LIKE THAT, because I was wearing GREEN CLOTHES, DRIVING GREEN TRUCKS- ...In '74 + '75. I was IN THE ARMY. I was "A TRUCKER," for 35yrs. I've operated on 2 Continents. JS

[@danwooldridge.1892]

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

[@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

[@louispd6828]

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

[@lifewiththehamptons2191]

I have a 99 Kawasaki Drifter 1500. It came from Kawasaki with the Indian Badge on the tank, and the lighted Chief head on the front fender. I have done a ton of research on these bikes, and everything I read is that the rights to “ Indian “ name, logo’s and badging, ran out when the company went bankrupt. So Kawasaki picked it up and started cloning Indian bikes for like 6 years, without any repercussions. I now have 42k miles in my well loved bike.

[@michaelmorgan5714]

Ok. Many of us Harley riders are old and we need 3 wheals but most don't realize that a side car takes much more upper body strength than a trike.

[@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.

[@paultaylor701]

I know it’s a ‘thing’ in the US for the auctioneer to make it impossible to understand. Everywhere else in the world they just say the amount so people can understand. Try it.

[@Odd_Gunner]

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

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Side cars are neat but it’s a limited market. I have never ridden one, always been curious.

[@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.

[@Josh-ew1le]

Interesting look inside the auction, thanks for sharing.

[@richardcole6690]

I wish you could post pics here... I have a Triumph Sprint just like that red one (mine is blue)

[@apophispnw5717]

Your sidekick buddy to Shawn from SRK reminds me of Nick that show with Jess. Who’s that girl who’s that girl it’s Jess. You must be Nicks brother.

[@billpavarotti2694]

I really like the drifter, but it’s only an 800cc. Hard to keep up with the big boys.

[@kyguy18888]

Can I buy Caleb’s shirt?!? I haven’t seen the “play it again sports” logo in years

[@BikesandBeards]

Yeah sure

[@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.

[@trashmaus3188]

Whoever put apes on that V-Rod should be publicly shamed for what they've done. Unforgivable.

[@mikestowe6136]

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

[@terryallen3550]

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

[@buwaneka66]

Guy in the blue shirt looks like and sounds like nick from New girl....

[@mobiledetail4you]

I’ve bought a couple SV 650s at auction fun bikes...

[@gearhead8989]

Can you guys make a comparison video between the Ducati Scrambler and the XSR700!?

[@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

[@johnspencer2560]

I NEED a SideCar. I RODE for 50yrs. I have PARKINSON'S. My LAST bike, was a Dyna StreetBob. I have NO $. JS Long Beach, Ca.

[@jeffrankin2710]

2 lanes! LOL come to the Manheim Auction in Orlando FL. 25 lanes of cars running at one time. 9 lanes of dealer consignment 16 lanes of commercial. It’s a zoo. But there is a method to the madness.

[@BikesandBeards]

Bro come to Manheim Manheim 10 minutes from us 1 million lanes

[@kabooski]

I looked on my local craigslist and compared to what you paid (auction fees etc) you over paid or paid darn near what they sell on the street i.e VZ 1500 2009= $3400 on CL

[@dburges5]

Take some of that $ and buy Caleb some shoes, dang put some socks on lol

[@TreySlayPlay23]

isn't a brand new Suzuki DRZ400 only just over six or seven thousand dollars that's crazy that they got over $5000 for a used DRZ400 or was it a 650cc I didn't catch that part and this winter I will be contacting you guys around March see if you have any bikes available in my price range around $1,500 cash maybe $2,000

[@chrislasalle2601]

That couch looks oddly familiar

[@gregorykadok3356]

I almost bought a Kawasaki Indian in New Jersey. It was 800cc and the guy was trying to convince me that Kawasaki once owned Indian. So I went and did research and found out that was a lie. It was in great shape but still too much for an 800cc, and he wouldn’t come down

[@southernslipping4225]

Tell your buddy to throw them saddles away all we see his his feet an they don’t look right in those saddles lmao

[@servicarrider]

If you didn't buy a Victory...you didn't buy a motorcycle. By the way. The Kawasaki Drifter is a lot of things, but rare isn't one of them.

[@chabib23]

@servicecarrider 100% true. I head them say that, i paused and did a search on my local craigslist (cause I see them all over), and found a bunch of them.

[@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!

[@crustybass75]

Caleb without a beard. World seems off balance.

[@007hornbag]

Pretty much every vrod in Australia has ape hangers

[@OneZoNinja]

Sean. Tell me something about the Zx6r. The infamous 636. Please.

[@FunAllDayLong4353]

Just admit it you were bidding against each other at one point. :-P

[@harryohanson]

Side note: Kawasaki made that “Indian” as a tribute and that’s how they avoided from being sued.

[@vphathom]

I would like to see more auction stuff

[@elgringoec]

Interesting process!

[@Addy29plus5]

I love the channel bro, amazing insight into the motorcycle business

[@juliancrooks3031]

v rod with apes? can't wait to see video of test ride on that.

[@IEatCheerios]

13:20 he smacks his tongue like he wants to talk to the manager! 😂🤣😂🤣

[@CP4884]

I've always loved the "Big Ass Fans" they have there at ABC.

[@texasdirtbikerider3335]

Nice mandals sweet rigs man

[@timebombprod6829]

Dude what's the video with all the classic UJM bikes at 0:19

[@robertjr1254]

That vrod was bought at retail price.

[@juans3728]

You did well Sean.

[@lil_man_stunts6845]

I swear I've seen Caleb in a movie??????

[@idkuok9669]

if I could ever learn to ride. then I'd come buy bikes just from u all

[@ENDOFVISUAL]

Last Auction Hero !!! 👍

[@garrettparker8223]

Anyone else see that old clapped out crf

[@nigelbrazier835]

i wish bikes were this cheap in OZ

[@ibendover472]

I'd love to see a bike auction with cheaper bikes, like the ones you buy for the cheap-bike-series!

[@COMPY357]

What are on ur feet Caleb 1:30

[@gruffrossi5420]

uk acutions are diffrent i used to buy ex police bikes cb200 an 250 wot they used in country had few trumpets bmw

[@johnspencer2560]

I'm just an OLD-HIPPIE, MOTORCYCIST. I've NEVER been able to say it. NOT EVEN when I was making my LIVING ON 18 WHEELS. JS

[@recub13]

Is that Manheim?

[@BikesandBeards]

No it’s not but we are very close to Manheim. Manheim is much much much bigger

[@recub13]

@@BikesandBeards Got an old college buddy in carlise. We used to cruise Manheim auction back in the day.

[@kirkjohnson9353]

How do you decide on a price to bid on a bike you are not familiar with but it's a nice bike? Is there a blue book or something that is a reliable guide? Great video.

[@chabib23]

If you are bidder most times you get a manifest of what bikes are going be auctioned off before hand. You can then look them up and decide what your max bid would be / what you think you could sell it for / how long it would take to sell. We do this when we go to car auctions.

[@kirkjohnson9353]

@@chabib23 Ok, thanks for the info .

[@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

[@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.

[@ArduinoKing]

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

[@AF.256]

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

[@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

[@powerglydeKlyde1120]

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

[@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

[@sorinsrn5442]

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

[@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

[@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. 🤔😉🏍️🛵🏍️🛵🏍️

[@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.

[@TheNookaries79]

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

[@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.

[@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!"

[@Craig6519]

Kawasaki Drifters are not rare.....lol

[@Themech]

They're uncommon when you look at the numbers produced. Supposedly only 18,000 made world wide.

[@jediknight1294]

They are dude 18k total, and the nomad was a fairly rare option

[@Craig6519]

@@jediknight1294 The Nomad is still available today.

[@jediknight1294]

@@Craig6519IV not seen many over the years even with the big main dealers so the 20k total per year worldwide sounds about right and of thyat what 4-5k are Nomads?

[@Craig6519]

@@jediknight1294 The Nomads are still being made.

[@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 - ->>

[@alexanderguerrero2150]

Your Manager sounds and looks like Nick from New Girl

[@daskiier]

Exactly like him

[@teediggy1785]

God Bless SRK Cycles and all the Crew I am wishing to get a job in that industry and hoping to talk with anybody at SRK and see if i can fit in anyplace and get maybe a trial run. I love what you guys do I love motorcycles of all kinds have since I was a little one. I am also Born Again and Share my beliefs with the crew. God Bless and I hope you guys read this message and get back to me about possibly trying to work volunteer with you guys I will do anything clean toilets clean garbage scrape gum off floors just to be around motorcycles. Thanks for doing what you guys do amd again. Also love Romans 8:28 One of my favorite Versus among many many others.

[@manfredseidler1531]

In your wildest dreams, did you ever imagine you'd be the owner of a great shop and employing great people?

[@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

[@Thebeardedviking865]

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