[{"id": 16705599, "authorName": "boxerboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxerboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car says so much without speaking a word....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738187900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16705689, "authorName": "wizzleteats", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wizzleteats/", "bidAmount": 1616, "content": "$1,616 bid placed by wizzleteats", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738188160, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16705782, "authorName": "bobrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobrk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is a dealer charge of $425 pretty normal with thins kind of sale? The last owner probably paid $375 in buyers fees to BaT, so here we'd be looking at $800 in fees.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1738188524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16706151, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Add a Bikini fairing and pretend you\u2019re on an R90S\u2026\u2026..for a third of the cost\ud83d\ude07", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1738189797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16706233, "authorName": "robblr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robblr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Caymanorcarrera Ew. No.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738190168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16706412, "authorName": "ekmcmullen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekmcmullen/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by ekmcmullen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738191715, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16706531, "authorName": "GCEA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gcea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to our no reserve auction for this classic 1976 BMW R90/6\u2014where the highest bidder will take it home! Over the next 7 days, we\u2019ll be uploading videos to give you a closer look at this incredible bike. If you have any questions or special requests, feel free to ask\u2014we\u2019ll do our best to respond quickly.\r\n\r\nThis is a fantastic motorcycle with timeless style and performance. Good luck to all bidders!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738192915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16707150, "authorName": "1956bill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1956bill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I also have a 1976/6 in white, all stock, a great rideable classic looking bike, like this black beauty.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738199049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16708295, "authorName": "willy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What does the additional $425 dealer fee cover?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1738223111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16708336, "authorName": "Catana246", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/catana246/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bobck, it looks like $425 fee is this dealer\u2019s MO.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1738230460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16708727, "authorName": "Gpol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gpol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller should remove the $425.00 fee. Doc fees and the like are simply an add on that is not justified.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1738245715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16714277, "authorName": "Gramatan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gramatan/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by Gramatan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738273389, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16715044, "authorName": "GCEA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gcea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a licensed dealer, we are required to charge a documentation fee to all retail buyers (except other licensed dealers) once we establish such a fee. This ensures compliance and consistency in our practices. Our documentation fee is $425 and applies to all retail transactions\u2014no surprises, no hidden fees. If you're a Mississippi resident, you'll also be responsible for a 5% sales tax on the purchase. We value transparency and aim to make every transaction straightforward for our customers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738276177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16715140, "authorName": "GCEA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gcea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This 1976 BMW R90/6 comes with four keys, each serving a specific function:\r\n\r\n-Ignition Key \u2013 Starts the bike\r\n-Seat Lock Key \u2013 Secures the seat\r\n-Saddlebag Key \u2013 Locks the saddlebags\r\n-Saddlebag Mount Key \u2013 Locks the saddlebags to the bike\r\n\r\nPictures are provided below. Let us know if you have any questions", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738276987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16716963, "authorName": "willy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The documentation fee in Mississippi has a maximum cap at $425 and must be reasonable. \nSounds like there is wiggle room there for a bike that last sold for just over $7k. \nIt\u2019s for paperwork and that\u2019s over $50/hour for someone to prepare the documents in an 8 hour day.\nIt\u2019s just a junk fee as it is negotiable and the @seller is changing the maximum.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1738311349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16717584, "authorName": "bluethumb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluethumb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m guessing the seat lock was replaced? You also did not mention the steering lock. Stock the ignition key also fit both the steering lock and the seat lock.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738333549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16718249, "authorName": "GCEA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gcea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bluethumb - I didn't see a steering lock. I might be overlooking it though.\r\n@willy - Once a dealer establishes a documentation fee, it must be applied consistently to every sale (except to another dealer)\u2014we cannot selectively waive or adjust it based on the transaction. The fee is set in accordance with state guidelines, and we ensure full transparency by disclosing it upfront. If you\u2019re interested in the bike, simply factor it into your bid accordingly.\r\nThis is a great bike, and everything works as it should. We simply have a few too many and decided to sell some. Plus, we love buying and selling on BaT! Let me know if you have any other questions.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1738340100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16718658, "authorName": "willy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From the Mississippi Motor Vehicle web site \r\nhttps://www.mmvc.ms.gov/sites/mmvc/files/rules/Regulation8.pdf\r\n\r\nBelow is the disclosure required by a seller to a buyer if a document fee is charged. \r\n\u201cA DOCUMENT/SERVICE FEE IS NOT AN OFFICIAL FEE AND IS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW, HOWEVER, IT MAY BE CHARGED TO A BUYER/LESSEE FOR THE PREPARATION, HANDLING AND PROCESSING OF DOCUMENTS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES RELATED TO THE SALE OR LEASE OF A MOTOR\r\nVEHICLE AND MAY INCLUDE DEALER PROFIT. THIS NOTICE IS\r\nREQUIRED BY REGULATION OF THE MISSISSIPPI MOTOR VEHICLE\r\nCOMMISSION.\u201d\r\n\r\nAdditionally,\r\n \u201cThe Fee must be reasonable and based on the market price of the services rendered.\u201d\r\n\r\nI have to believe that for an out of state buyer there is very little paperwork as all I have ever received was a sales contract, title and key in the mail. \r\nMight be different if I was in state and all the DMV paperwork was prepared by the seller. \r\nBut this seller is charging the maximum allowed by the state regardless of the work required to document the sale. \r\n\r\nBased on my research I found nothing that requires a seller to set a price and that amount is set going forward. It doesn\u2019t make sense if the fee is optional and none of the fee goes to the state and all of it goes to the seller. \r\n\r\n@seller Can you show me where the fee is mandatory once set by the seller?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1738343479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16724090, "authorName": "GCEA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gcea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just uploaded a quick driving video\u2014hope you all enjoy it! Let me know if you have any questions.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738364422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16724113, "authorName": "SSlinkard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sslinkard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Subtract $425 from your bid.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1738364837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16726640, "authorName": "Notdoingthisfromwork", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notdoingthisfromwork/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like seller is busted on the \"mandatory\" fee. This is why dealer fees are so unpopular. They're junk fees. A better question is why the seeping pushrod seals and oil pan gasket haven't been fixed. $450 should cover it. Good luck with the auction.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1738424375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16729400, "authorName": "Darincturbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darincturbo/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by Darincturbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738440499, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16737303, "authorName": "GCEA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gcea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only 2 days left in this no reserve auction! If you have any requests or questions, please let us know. @Notdoingthisfromwork \u2013 We haven\u2019t had any issues with the oil pan or pushrod. The bike has been sitting on our showroom floor for months with no problems. We start it up at least twice a month, and it has been great.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738601460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16744460, "authorName": "dshell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In photo 66 what is the extra wiring laying on top of the battery?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738640324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16746333, "authorName": "GCEA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gcea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dshell \u2013 That is an iPhone charging cord. In photo #66, you can see it connected to the battery, and in photo #41, it\u2019s routed up near the handlebars by a phone holder. We didn\u2019t install this ourselves, but we left it on the bike. For iPhone users, it could be a convenient addition for charging on the go!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738686849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16747765, "authorName": "GCEA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gcea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only one day left in the auction! If anyone has any last-minute requests, now is the time to let me know. I truly appreciate all the comments and bids so far. This is a no-reserve auction, so the highest bidder will take home a great bike!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738694311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16750776, "authorName": "ekmcmullen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekmcmullen/", "bidAmount": 3900, "content": "USD $3,900 bid placed by ekmcmullen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738703991, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16752361, "authorName": "Darincturbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darincturbo/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "USD $4,100 bid placed by Darincturbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738710326, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16754110, "authorName": "PSaw11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/psaw11/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "USD $4,200 bid placed by PSaw11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738727434, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16755809, "authorName": "Darincturbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darincturbo/", "bidAmount": 4400, "content": "USD $4,400 bid placed by Darincturbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738770748, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16756362, "authorName": "GCEA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gcea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The final day is here! With only 4 hours left, there\u2019s still time for things to heat up. Someone is going to take home a great bike today, and we know they\u2019ll be very happy with it. A huge thank you to everyone who has bid or commented so far! If you have any last-minute requests or questions, we\u2019ll do our best to answer them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738775002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16759389, "authorName": "GCEA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gcea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Down to the final hour! Best of luck to all bidders\u2014someone is about to take home a fantastic bike!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738785617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16760760, "authorName": "Darincturbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darincturbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/5/25 for USD $4,400.00 to Darincturbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738789500, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16760769, "authorName": "Mouse51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mouse51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That hurts", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738789523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16760776, "authorName": "Tgfchief", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tgfchief/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is a great deal!! A really good motorcycle that will bring miles of happiness", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738789547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16760781, "authorName": "madrivermonty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madrivermonty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, tuned in. I hope this just got forgotten or something anyways. Nice buy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738789566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16760859, "authorName": "GCEA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gcea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ouch. Congrats to @Darincturbo on a great buy! I\u2019ll be in touch with you very soon!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738789912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16760892, "authorName": "robblr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robblr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd really hate to be @GCEA right now. But hopefully the seller intends to ride it and not flip it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738790023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16762899, "authorName": "formzero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/formzero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess this is a lesson in not charging junk fees in addition to the regular auction fees. For me personally, I lost immediate interest in bidding on this particular bike because I worried about the integrity of the seller after seeing the additional fee, which could have been used to fix the pushrod seals and oil pan. Enjoy the bike @Darincturbo", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1738801477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16763300, "authorName": "Billyfeet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyfeet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bad time to sell this bike\u2026..this was a steal if it is in as good shape as it looks. Congrats to the buyer!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738805298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16764501, "authorName": "Timar72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timar72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A steal. If you want to tour on a vintage scoot. R90/6 is a great choice. Take you anywhere in style!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738843569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16765666, "authorName": "1956bill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1956bill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Darincturbo, that was a Great Buy, I have one also.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738857666, "type": "comment"}]