RG500 for sale

[Arronduke]

Anyone got some spare cash?

I think this guy is dreaming ..........

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-279759963.htm

[MIXONE]

Shit tis nice though.
Off to the lotto shop I go.

[nsrpaul]

:love:nice!!

[sil3nt]

The thing looks mint. I don't think hes dreaming. If anyone pays that price then he knows they are going to look after it!

[wbks]

Nice... But at 30k it's not like new, so I can't see how someone would get THAT much more for one... The only rg500s I've seen were all in pretty good nick, too (not quite as nice), but were also 12-13K cheaper...

[SMOKEU]

It's a shame that there aren't any medium or large size 2 smoke road bikes mass produced any more.

[FJRider]

They are only worth what some (one) is willing to PAY ....

[Arronduke]

I know of a couple that have sold for 12-13k in the last two years.... paid 6.5k for mine 5 years ago and that was top dollar then...

a new one went for 30k in Aus last year...

mines dome 58k and still on original bore...

[SMOKEU]

I know of a couple that have sold for 12-13k in the last two years.... paid 6.5k for mine 5 years ago and that was top dollar then...

a new one went for 30k in Aus last year...

mines dome 58k and still on original bore...

Is it a nice bike to ride? What's it like on fuel?

[Arronduke]

fuel.... its Bad... but who cares ... its about the pwoer band... 7500 rmp hang on....

[McWild]

I can think of better strokers to spend $20k on.

[cave weta]

I know the bike- It is fuckin gorgeous! look at the rego sticker to see when it was last registered- he also has an 85 RZ500 that has never been started!

[SS90]

hmmm, 20K is a little steep for an RG500, hell of a nice bike but 20K, I would agree that there are better iconic 2 strokes to spend your dough on.

[blackdog]

yea i don't think he's dreaming. i got $7k for a 400 last year and it was a bit rough round the edges. the 500 is definately collectable now and i think you'd be hard pressed to find a nicer one. plenty of guys that would luurve it in the collection (and the price will get negotiated too, just by how much is the question)

[blackdog]

compare here....

http://edj.net/cgi-bin/rgforsale.pl

3500 pounds for one in pieces!

$13000 aus with the head off?

maybe he'd get more advertising in the uk or us?

[Sensei]

Remember my rides on one of these , they felt quicker than my mate brand new 85 GSXR750 but I think that was because when it came onto the powerband it hit so hard it just took off which was excellent . Bugger all engine breaking as to be expected with a 2 stroker but a pretty good steering bike with ok brakes . Should have brought one when I was offered one to buy , but if we knew that then alot of different things would have been done LOL .Great looking bike still

[Bikemad]

a tad optimistic in his pricing i suspect but wouldnt be at all surprised if it sold for that........looks pretty clean!!!!!!!!!
who mentioned the lotto shop????

[Arronduke]

Have to agree with the comment on engine braking... very little.

I ride my 1135 kat and then hop on the RG and the first thig that hits home is no engine braking in coners... I found myself breaking in to coners....LOL then you get used to it and maintain corner speed it ok.
My Kat was a 750 until I repowered it... now both are fun to ride.

Next for the Kat is a 1260 kit..... will be a while after spending $1700 building wide spoke rims.... just about doubled the cost of the bike LOL

[whowhatwhere]

Mint one for sale in the UK at the moment here (http://www.gp-motorcycles.co.uk/00131%20page.html).

£7,000. Just under $15,000 + how much to ship it to NZ? :)

[geoffm]

They certainly have gone up in price, although I think he is optimistic. OTOH, it only takes one lotto winner...
You want a good one - the parts bill for mine when I can afford it is over $6500 for the motor. It is still in a box...

[marty]

Makes me laugh that people ask good $$ for a bike/car/house/aroplane/whatever, yet take photos of it with their cellphone.

[onearmedbandit]

Makes me laugh that people ask good $$ for a bike/car/house/aroplane/whatever, yet take photos of it with their cellphone.

I wonder what they use when selling their cellphone then.

[wbks]

Mint one for sale in the UK at the moment here (http://www.gp-motorcycles.co.uk/00131%20page.html).

£7,000. Just under $15,000 + how much to ship it to NZ? :)
+ gas money to ride it about 3000km before their value equals out?

[Goblin]

Spares include brake shoes, front and rear? Yeah he must know his shit.

[danchop]

i sold mine on trademe about 6-7 years ago to a guy in dunedin for $13500,it was red and black and had done an original 7000kms,the tires were still the original oem ones,i also sold an engine to a guy in the states and got around $7000nz about 9 years ago but our dollar was only about 40cents then

[Crasherfromwayback]

Spares include brake shoes, front and rear? Yeah he must know his shit.

Hahaha...I thought the same! Having said that...I've seen nice ones fetch 20k US on ebay...so you never know!

[dogsnbikes]

I know the bike- It is fuckin gorgeous! look at the rego sticker to see when it was last registered- he also has an 85 RZ500 that has never been started!

Agree with you,dont think the photo's do it justice though its a much better looking bike in person............

[Goblin]

Hahaha...I thought the same! Having said that...I've seen nice ones fetch 20k US on ebay...so you never know!Oh for a lotto win eh? I have fond memories of my mate Goobs' RG and he had an RZ as well. Mad times they were!

[Crasherfromwayback]

I have fond memories of my mates Goobs

Really??? :-p

[Goblin]

Really??? :-p

Ya really!!! :p

[240]

Rode an RG500 years ago it almost scared the farken crap out of me! they are SERIOUSLY fast shit if only you could buy a new gsxr 1000 2 stroke!!:Punk: These things are amazing and I hope the guy gets what he wants for it.

[Armitage Shanks]

Hahaha...I thought the same! Having said that...I've seen nice ones fetch 20k US on ebay...so you never know!

Interesting thread and now I'm wondering what a CR500 might be worth if it was brand new and 0 hours ....last model '01 ,

I Have one in my shed ....any thoughts ??

[wbks]

I Have one in my shed ....any thoughts ??Yea: Make sure you never let anyone find out where Armitage Shanks lives

[Crasherfromwayback]

Interesting thread and now I'm wondering what a CR500 might be worth if it was brand new and 0 hours ....last model '01 ,

I Have one in my shed ....any thoughts ??

Yeah I remember you telling that a while back mate. Love yer work! Not sure...but it'd be worth checking out!! I have a good contact over there all things dirt etc...I'll ask him what he thinks it could fetch if you want?

Pete

[Armitage Shanks]

Yeah I remember you telling that a while back mate. Love yer work! Not sure...but it'd be worth checking out!! I have a good contact over there all things dirt etc...I'll ask him what he thinks it could fetch if you want?

Pete

Hey Pete, and howzit going, be interesting to hear back from your mate over...where ? take it easy ...cheers