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Ok so I asked a serious question on an auction and get attacked, what do you think who thinks it hasnt being raced - it may have not being but I asked and got a bite wow.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/auction_detail.asp?id=28814060
Seriously that guy is a toss - a friend in whangarei was seriously interested in a motorbike in this happens what a twat.
Hope it isnt anyone on here :no:
Actually dont worry I just realised he rides an aprilla - that explains everything :lol:
Well, guess it would have been a good idea to read the action, but.....
I would be quite carefull with this bike anyway. a bike from 1989.... having done only 6000km ? hmmm. Guess it could be true but ..... sounds a bit strange. Even if it didn't get rego'ed til 95.... thats 10 years of driving .....If the tires are original theyd be 16years old..... and its an import....
I'd be scared :unsure: :unsure: :unsure:
Suney
7th June 2005, 12:31
lol gumboot :P
What's he on about saying you tried to buy the bike?
thehollowmen
7th June 2005, 12:32
I was just looking at that thinking... WTF?
Sounds like mrzxr is a bit of a dork alright.
Sounds like mrzxr is a bit of a dork alright.
yea I heard he wants to father motu.
How the fuck was that a dumb question :| I wasnt asking it for myself it was for a friend but whatever.
Suney
7th June 2005, 12:36
Totally agree, 2 stroke, fast bike, low odo recording, most likely a race bike used in Japan
Totally agree, 2 stroke, fast bike, low odo recording, most likely a race bike used in Japan
Thankyou thats what I was thinking..
Jonty
7th June 2005, 12:40
How do you expect to sell a bike with an attitude like that :weird: . Also 1989 with 6000ks!! must have one of the those special japanese odometers :yes:
Ixion
7th June 2005, 12:51
The guy's a back yard dealer, check his selling history.
He bought that bike on Jun 1 for $2600, now he's flicking it on for a quick profit. Anything he knows is just what he was told by the last seller.
The guy's a back yard dealer, check his selling history.
He bought that bike on Jun 1 for $2600, now he's flicking it on for a quick profit. Anything he knows is just what he was told by the last seller.
Ah good spot Ixion!!
enigma51
7th June 2005, 13:03
Definitly a race bike or the speedo was turned back!
Ah good spot Ixion!!Okay, aside from this guy being a backyard dealer, John you came right out and contradicted his advertisement! He probably thought at first it was a 'Pt' cos what twit (with respect to all good twits) would possibly ask the seller your question assuming that it had been raced when the ad specifically states at the end of the first paragraph: "IMPORTED LAST YEAR IN ORIGINAL CONDITION, NEVER RACED."
Read the ad next time John, no sympathy here dude. :weird:
Seems like a pretty aggressive question when you know nothing of the bike or trader - like,what sort of responce do you expect?? Or do you know more than you are telling??
Waylander
7th June 2005, 13:15
Why to I have the feeling that it is WINJA?
Seems like a pretty aggressive question when you know nothing of the bike or trader - like,what sort of responce do you expect?? Or do you know more than you are telling??
Well sorry I was taking the motu approach - I wouldn’t have interpreted my post as aggressive same way as I interpret yours.
Okay, aside from this guy being a backyard dealer, John you came right out and contradicted his advertisement! He probably thought at first it was a 'Pt' cos what twit (with respect to all good twits) would possibly ask the seller your question assuming that it had been raced when the ad specifically states at the end of the first paragraph: "IMPORTED LAST YEAR IN ORIGINAL CONDITION, NEVER RACED."
Read the ad next time John, no sympathy here dude. :weird:
Um excuse me he edited the advert thankyou, never had 'not raced' in there before, when I saw it last night.
Brian d marge
7th June 2005, 13:23
Totally agree, 2 stroke, fast bike, low odo recording, most likely a race bike used in Japan
6k is not an uncommon ,Meter reading here most people tend to change the cars at around 10 000 km bikes are a wee bit higher ...
A lot of people get bonuses and will use that on a vehicle, only to let the bike sit and do nothing I can think of three friends with bikes ( bought on a whim) that are used maybe once a year if that ...
The thing that gets me is the gap of rego 89 to 95 .. its under 400 so doesnt need a shaken (WOF) but still needs to be reg with city hall every year ...( ie has a rego plate ) ie from 89 to 95 unless it was raced then I assume it wouldnt of had a rego plate
My MX bike was VERY VERY scruffy when bought on yahoo auctions ,,,but after stripping and rebuilding my opinion is that it has only been used a handfull of times ,,,So basically The new bike was left outside ......
Also...its an 89 two smoke ...for 3800?? Tad old ....original rubbers ...all the rubbers I have that havent been used are as hard as .... must buy a new pack :devil2:
I would be discounting for tyres , and seals and a it may have been raced, discount
There will be other bikes so set your price accordingly and if another ( insert appropriate word) pays more then so be it
Finally any seller who calls a potential buyer a gumboot ...has errrr problems which can be helped with councilling
Stephen
Stephen
Ixion
7th June 2005, 13:28
Original seller Here (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-28538016.htm)
made no mention of being raced or not.
How does this seller know it's not been raced , I wonder ?
Don't understand his bitchy answer to Mr John's question, he bought the bike with Buy Now and was the only bidder.
Interestingly, neither party has lodged feedback over that trade.
Um excuse me he edited the advert thankyou, never had 'not raced' in there before, when I saw it last night.Oh here we go, you're excused then! You are entitled to be contradictory John . :oi-grr:
So why did you ask your question as though the bike had been raced, even though the seller never said anything about racing? It's obvious he took offence at you assuming the worst case scenario and leading other potential buyers away from what is probably a good buy!! :brick:
Come on gents, John asked a reasonable question. Ok - following the editing of the ad by this dork his question is now made to look a bit more aggresive but the guy makes bold statements in his add, and I for one would ask bold questions prior to buying the bike. Especially as the add is so strongly worded and defensively written.
Bottom line is this guy is rude and shouldn't be talking to potential buyers this way. Where does he think he is - here?
Finally any seller who calls a potential buyer a gumboot ...has errrr problems which can be helped with councilling
StephenOf course - the customer is always right!? But surely the "gumboot" remark is relating to the seller possibly knowing this potential buyer who wasted his time in a previous sale? Read 2nd comment by seller. :mad:
...the story unfolds
Um excuse me he edited the advert thankyou, never had 'not raced' in there before, when I saw it last night.You know we love you John, but have you got any witnesses that can testify that the accused did in fact edit the advert? :Police:
Brian d marge
7th June 2005, 13:46
Of course - the customer is always right!? But surely the "gumboot" remark is relating to the seller possibly knowing this potential buyer who wasted his time in a previous sale? Read 2nd comment by seller. :mad:
...the story unfolds
Did read the comment
You stil dont call anyone a gumboot or any other comment ...trust me there are some highly challanged who are in the market and they may come back a hundred times asking the same anal questions , or stressing about a scratch on the tyre ( when they have missed a pool of oil under the bike) ...you smile and treat em with respect ,they wave the money that you want .... so yes the customer is right .....thats how you make sales ,,,,,treat all customers with the repect that you would like to be treated with ..regardless
Stephen
placidfemme
7th June 2005, 13:48
You know we love you John, but have you got any witnesses that can testify that the accused did in fact edit the advert? :Police:
I subscride to a search for "ZXR" on TradeMe, and I looked at this ad first thing this morning (at like 7am) and Joh is correct in saying this guy has changed the Ad.
*toodles off to eat my lunch*
I subscride to a search for "ZXR" on TradeMe, and I looked at this ad first thing this morning (at like 7am) and Joh is correct in saying this guy has changed the Ad.
*toodles off to eat my lunch*There you go John, KBer's to the rescue again! :eyepoke:
placidfemme
7th June 2005, 13:57
Joh = John lol opps
Yeah the Ad looks weird enough to put you off the bike, then he changes the Ad, puts you off further... then he's rude towards a potential buyer... what a wanker.
Proberly the best way to find correct information on the bike is to contact the previous owner and ask him/her.
But then again.... ZXR's are the BEST 250's so why even bother looking at that bike... buy a ZXR...
*toodles off to finish my lunch*
Yeah get that all the time on trademe. I just asked him the same question as john did. See if he bites again.
Looks like he bought it on wednesday and is trying to make some money on it.
pyrocam
7th June 2005, 14:36
Why to I have the feeling that it is WINJA?
I was wondering if anyone else picked that up. I havent seen him post in here yet so maybe it was?
Ramius
7th June 2005, 15:14
Okay, aside from this guy being a backyard dealer, John you came right out and contradicted his advertisement! He probably thought at first it was a 'Pt' cos what twit (with respect to all good twits) would possibly ask the seller your question assuming that it had been raced when the ad specifically states at the end of the first paragraph: "IMPORTED LAST YEAR IN ORIGINAL CONDITION, NEVER RACED."
Read the ad next time John, no sympathy here dude. :weird:
Well, not really, IMPORTED LAST YEAR IN ORIGINAL CONDITION, NEVER RACED, could mean that it has never been raced in NZ, but what the hell do I know. I'm cold. :cold:
The plot thickens......
But look at the view counter.... was 129 or something when this thread started. LOL nearing 700 now, and 6 unaswered Q's .... Proves the saying "any publicity is good publicity"
Thanks for the replies - I'm not really upset about it, It just seems that saying that when it has a very questionable history is something that you shouldn’t say, I know maybe I sounded a bit rude and I didn’t mean to be that being the case, but who knows.
I don’t mean to insult him, but I just find his remarks spiteful - If he said "I'm not sure if it was raced", I would have being happy and thanked him but just his remarks seemed very abrupt and hasty to make remarks like the 'zxr and death etc' yea seems nice..
I don’t care I just thought I would share it with everyone, because it was a ideal looking bike.
just in case he doesn’t reply to the reply this is what I said to him:
Not I didn’t miss it not interested in the sale myself - I was asking a serious question for a non trade me member before he called you. I wouldn’t want a TZR I'd be inclined to be buying an RS but whatever tickles your self mate.
(ps speedmedic, No I wasn’t attacking him - I was seriously questioning its history more than anything)
I shouldn’t have posted this – don’t mean any ‘personal grievance to anyone’ just ignore it and let it die..
Oh here we go, you're excused then! You are entitled to be contradictory John .
So why did you ask your question as though the bike had been raced, even though the seller never said anything about racing? It's obvious he took offence at you assuming the worst case scenario and leading other potential buyers away from what is probably a good buy!!
Ok I don’t really get where your coming from? I was asking for a potential buyer, serious question - I don’t see why people wouldn’t want to buy a raced 2smoke, they are normally better looked after in comparison to a majority of the road versions, due to regular strip downs etc.
Of course - the customer is always right!? But surely the "gumboot" remark is relating to the seller possibly knowing this potential buyer who wasted his time in a previous sale? Read 2nd comment by seller.
...the story unfolds
Nope, sorry he obviously was confused - never met nor looked at 2smokes before
You know we love you John, but have you got any witnesses that can testify that the accused did in fact edit the advert?
A) TristanK
B)
The edit was put there later so that it was clear that it was not raced to anybody else that read the ad.
Good effort zed, I appreciate a good battle, have to go knock back a few pints and talk about politics :drinkup: :yes::whistle:
250learna
7th June 2005, 17:55
Um excuse me he edited the advert thankyou, never had 'not raced' in there before, when I saw it last night.
that explains the question being asked. I thought you just didnt read the auction. :niceone:
he does come offa bit nutty :mad:
not the kinda guy you want to buy anything off,and it doesnt help that you know he got it for bout $700 less and doesnt seem to have done anything to it cept clocked on 1k.
I was wondering if anyone else picked that up. I havent seen him post in here yet so maybe it was?
and caps do point to a certain someone on this website :oi-grr: wierd that he hasnt posted yet since we usualy hear alot from him :yes:
Stomps on CBR's??? pfffttt, anytime, matey, anytime.....
You know we love you John, but have you got any witnesses that can testify that the accused did in fact edit the advert? :Police:
Yep... witness right here buddy. I had a good read last night and went :| yes buy a FAST bike in 89 and then go run same tyres for 16 years :lol: good luck.. they wouldnt even wof/reg them here. After working at motat I know what happens to tyres that old, they arent exactly 'useable' most of the time.
But yeah he has quite blatently edited it.. crafty bugger.
FROSTY
7th June 2005, 20:40
not the kinda guy you want to buy anything off,and it doesnt help that you know he got it for bout $700 less and doesnt seem to have done anything to it cept clocked on 1k. :
So there is something wrong with making money in this country??
Ramius
7th June 2005, 20:40
Why is everybody using Spudchuka's Avatar? I am getting so confused...
Right, as you were gov'na
Why is everybody using Spudchuka's Avatar? I am getting so confused...
Right, as you were gov'na
Well it was in some other thread and in the site stuff.. but basically everyone is being switched over to it by the server. Kinda like the flame warrior avatars, but for everyone. I'm suprised yours hasn't changed yet mate.
Well it was in some other thread and in the site stuff.. but basically everyone is being switched over to it by the server. Kinda like the flame warrior avatars, but for everyone. I'm suprised yours hasn't changed yet mate.
Nah only the intelamagents get it.
250learna
7th June 2005, 20:58
So there is something wrong with making money in this country??
yes frosty that is EXACTLY what I ment with that post. Thanks for clearing that up
Doesn't matter anyway as that was the absolute worst model of TZR ever made and I would suggest that no one ever buy one of those POS. You have been warned. If you must get a two stroke get the NSR or RGV. Better still get a fourstroke unless you are mechanically minded.
Go to technical bulletin 105 in the links.
6 pages of "adjustments" deemed neccessary by Yamaha NZ to prevent these bike from shitting themselves. Who knows whether these mods were carried out on Jap bikes?
http://www2.phys.waikato.ac.nz/~scotty/TZRInfo.html
Ixion
7th June 2005, 21:16
.. doesnt help that you know he got it for bout $700 less and doesnt seem to have done anything to it cept clocked on 1k.
..
Nowt wrong with that. Done a bit of it myself back in the day - in fact I put myself through Uni that way
If he can see an opportunity and take advantage of it what's wrong with that. The original seller got the price he asked, and is therefore presumably happy. The new buyer is offering only what he thinks it's worth. If there's a difference that's Mr davev2's reward for spotting hidden value. Ron Brierley got to be a millionaire by doing exactly that (of course, as a Communist, I don't approve of millionaires, unless they give me a decent cut of the action )
250learna
7th June 2005, 22:03
Nowt wrong with that. Done a bit of it myself back in the day - in fact I put myself through Uni that way
If he can see an opportunity and take advantage of it what's wrong with that. The original seller got the price he asked, and is therefore presumably happy. The new buyer is offering only what he thinks it's worth. If there's a difference that's Mr davev2's reward for spotting hidden value. Ron Brierley got to be a millionaire by doing exactly that (of course, as a Communist, I don't approve of millionaires, unless they give me a decent cut of the action )
i have nothing against someone making a quick buck over trademe. :niceone:
I was just saying that he has a bad attitude
the price he payed for me has some suggestion for what its worth...he might have goten a bargain but usualy when it seems to good to be true it is.
another thing is that if a guy is an arse i would rather not buy from him even if it is a good deal, specially if i know he is making money on me.
hope that clarifies it
marty
8th June 2005, 08:28
not everyone makes a quick buck on trademe. this guy bought this bike only a month ago for over $9k (i was also bidding on it back then) - someone is getting a good deal.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Adventure-dual-purpose/auction-28399101.htm
spudchucka
8th June 2005, 08:48
Why is everybody using Spudchuka's Avatar? I am getting so confused...
Right, as you were gov'na
They are all my fans! They love me and want to be just like me. Immitation is simply a form of flattery you know. I won't be happy untill all 2240 members are using my avatar.
Sniper
8th June 2005, 09:19
I like the way he is getting attacked, hahaha
justsomeguy
8th June 2005, 09:31
Gosh people,
I'm surprised at how PC you badass bikers are.....
You all don't ride 100cc chromed Vespas and sit at the local cafe having long lunches and lattechinos do you???
placidfemme
8th June 2005, 09:39
Gosh people,
I'm surprised at how PC you badass bikers are.....
You all don't ride 100cc chromed Vespas and sit at the local cafe having long lunches and lattechinos do you???
*hides my chromed Vespa*
*toddles slowley away from the local cafe in a weaving motion*
HDTboy
8th June 2005, 09:42
*hides my chromed Vespa*
*toddles slowley away from the local cafe in a weaving motion*
You weren't riding your chrome vespa pissed were you?
placidfemme
8th June 2005, 09:45
You weren't riding your chrome vespa pissed were you?
*it wasn't me constaloop*
lol I actually don't :drinkup:
But I might have a caffine rush... lol
*is addicted to V's*
250learna
8th June 2005, 19:31
ohh its great to see that some of the questions that got asked
SO HAS IT BEEN RACED, IF SO HOW MANY MEETINGS HAHAHAHAHAHA KB ROCKS !!!!!!!!!!!! posted by: dobofishing :niceone:
who are you so i can give you some bling
I couldnt stop laughing when I saw that.
So hes an honest seller - he got his wife or whatever to use buy now, and relists - saying the guy wanted a new front tire, funny thing is thatit all managed to happen in under 2 hours - oh yea not dodgy.
Then look at his new feedback from original purchase, Hilarious
http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/view_member_history.asp?member=292926
Relistsed
http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/0001-0026-1255-2509-/auction-28983924.htm
Suney
8th June 2005, 19:54
............
Grumpy
8th June 2005, 21:30
I thought I explained to you lot of FUCKWITS what the story was and that he is a good mate of mine and was genuine.
So if I was you John/Suney I would shut your fuckin mouths. New Zealands a small country you know.
You wanna screw around with this guy and his effort to make a few dollars (whats wrong with that), then you are treading on thin ice. If you knew V2Dave or saw him you would very quickly apologise before pissing off into the night on your piece of shit little scooters. Picture a westcoast (South Island) fisherman with tatts all down his body and a shaved head, over 6 ft tall youll start to get a picture of Dave. I gave you lot his phone number for fuck sake so you could phone him with a genuine enquiry or question. But instead you sit behind your safe little fuckin computer screen and poke fun at his expense.
Hope to see you on the next KB ride Suney or john... I'll be sure to invite Dave and introduce you. No doubt he'll be rapt to find the person who gave him so much publicity.
Well put SpeedMedic.
The thing I can't understand is when a guy puts his phone number in the ad for folk to talk to him personally with any queries they insist on all the using the keyboard instead of their mouths. Perhaps the direct approach would have been the easier option. John would have got his answer and the seller wouldn't have got so pissed off.
Gremlin
8th June 2005, 21:40
I don't tend to ring numbers coz I'm a cheap student and telescum charges me $1.47 odd a minute on prepay. Internet is free...
just my view
I thought I explained to you lot of FUCKWITS what the story was and that he is a good mate of mine and was genuine.
So if I was you John/Suney I would shut your fuckin mouths. New Zealands a small country you know.
You wanna screw around with this guy and his effort to make a few dollars (whats wrong with that), then you are treading on thin ice. If you knew V2Dave or saw him you would very quickly apologise before pissing off into the night on your piece of shit little scooters. Picture a westcoast (South Island) fisherman with tatts all down his body and a shaved head, over 6 ft tall youll start to get a picture of Dave. I gave you lot his phone number for fuck sake so you could phone him with a genuine enquiry or question. But instead you sit behind your safe little fuckin computer screen and poke fun at his expense.
Hope to see you on the next KB ride Suney or john... I'll be sure to invite Dave and introduce you. No doubt he'll be rapt to find the person who gave him so much publicity.
Ok so intimidating people over the net is a better thing, if you really want to 'meet' me and my 'scooter' then hey I'm all for it, heres my number so your friend can go 'skits' or such at me :)
0210596033
All threats welcomed, I preferr death threats.
So if your friends with george bush does it make killing hundreds of inoccents ok? no so cram it, give me all the bad rep you want freedom of speech is a dieing proposition.
I wasnt intimidating anyone..... is that how it came across john??
Just mentioned that I'm sure Dave would appreciate your extra publicity and if you actually met the guy your opinion of him might change.
Was there a threat in there somewhere? A cautious warning perhaps.. a threat.. nup
So if I was you John/Suney I would shut your fuckin mouths. New Zealands a small country you know.
You wanna screw around with this guy and his effort to make a few dollars (whats wrong with that), then you are treading on thin ice. If you knew V2Dave or saw him you would very quickly apologise before pissing off into the night on your piece of shit little scooters. Picture a westcoast (South Island) fisherman with tatts all down his body and a shaved head, over 6 ft tall youll start to get a picture of Dave.
touche.
Like I said, he can call me if he wants - I wont opologise for anything was keeping the community informed.
No.. keeping the community mis-informed.
You formed an opinion based on the fact that you didnt believe there could possibly be such a bike of that age of that type that was not raced etc.
To begin with i defended Dave from your initial statements, and gave you the opportunity to phone him if you wanted too to clarify the queries you had, and to even view the bike if you wished.
You indicated from the rep you gave me (green) that you would cease these accusations.
Free speech is fine and you are free to say what you will, but at least be sure of your facts first, don't just assume that your view is correct because there couldn't possibly be any other.
Free speech means saying what you believe, doesn’t have to be factual or true look at act/national/labour etc.
Ixion
8th June 2005, 22:40
I wasnt intimidating anyone..... is that how it came across john??
Just mentioned that I'm sure Dave would appreciate your extra publicity and if you actually met the guy your opinion of him might change.
Was there a threat in there somewhere? A cautious warning perhaps.. a threat.. nup
Hm, well may not have been meant as intimidating, but I gotta say if it was me I'd be checking out the 12 guage before the next meeting.
:Playnice: folks. Everyone. Least said now, soonest mended
Ok. so now there is something we agree on... finally.
:rofl::rofl:
.................
Now that I've calmed down a bit I will say that, from an outsiders view the deal coulda looked dodgy.
I thought that if I told everyone that it wasnt then it would all be sweet. I was just defending my mate.
Like I would for most of you guys. Anyway.. water under the bridge hopefully.
Next time I'm up North I'll find you John and buy you a beer cause you stuck to your guns.:drinkup: (But I wont tell Dave)
Yea dont worry I fed you more meat, I should have shut my pie trap, its all good you get first round I'll get the strippers :)
Wenier
8th June 2005, 23:03
I see the bike wasnt sold and is back for sale. The Km's definitely seem dodge especially when the first zero aint centred which is usually a sign of it being wound back or round the clock.
HDTboy
8th June 2005, 23:06
this sounds like a good night out, SM let me know before you go up, I think John owes me a beer too
this sounds like a good night out, SM let me know before you go up, I think John owes me a beer too
Yea and you owe me some sex.
WHAT THE HELL JOHN!! YOU'RE MY BITCH, GET IN MAH BELLLLY!! :weird:
HDTboy
8th June 2005, 23:16
Yea and you owe me some sex.
your chances increase in direct proportion to the quantity/quality of beer involved
Don't you kids have homework or something?
Mr Skid
8th June 2005, 23:25
Don't you kids have homework or something?
:rofl::rofl::rofl:
Don't you kids have homework or something?
So why exactly does this all come back to age?
Or do you just want some man love? :yes:
HDTboy
8th June 2005, 23:28
Don't you kids have homework or something?
sorry dad.....
Ixion
8th June 2005, 23:30
Don't you kids have homework or something?
I've done mine !
So why exactly does this all come back to age?
hmmm, hard to say, really......
hmmm, hard to say, really......
its ok I wont charge you for the man love.
its ok I dont charge for the man love.
Well you should, help pay off the student loan........ :devil2:
Well you should, help pay off the student loan........ :devil2:
oh thats depressing no free man love for you :(
v2dave
10th June 2005, 12:49
my first post so bear with me.
This bike was purchased from SPECTOYS, who imported a container load of road bike 250's early last year & sold the last few off real cheap)! on the North shore last year for $2,200 by Karl (the guy I bought it off) who put 2,000k on it. (he has listings under his mothers username 'witchyone' (his gloves n gear), contact him thru these if you wish. He had it serviced by 'Panmure Motorcycles' early this year. Karl is selling up to get into a mitsi evo. He listed the bike at 6pm, I saw it at 9pm, called him (as any genuine buyer should)! he told me a guy JOHN (where have I heard that name before) had called & was keen & was going to check it out the next day. I asked if it was sold to him (JOHN), he said no as nobody had bid. So I hit the BUY NOW. I asked about delivery to AKLD which karl said he would bring it up (from Tirau) for free (as his add stated "viewing avail AKL/taupo/tirau". I offered him an extra $100 to assist with bringing it up (yep, that unscrupulous side in me coming out) which he accepted. I did get the impression that this chap, JOHN, was a bit miffed that he had missed out.
So the purchase price with shipping was $2,700, plus we had to go out past Eastern beaches to pick it up (its 50k just to AKL, plus about another 30ish) = 160k round trip (factor in gas/time), then I spent a day on it scrubbing/polishing/fairings off etc = more time
so $2,600 you see on trademe soon turns into closer to $2,900. which is the starting bid & also the reserve, I dont see much in the way of profits there.
My wife has a duc 900SL, which is a fine weather toy, she wants a daily rider, so we got the TZR. she rode it & is not into the mechanical torture required to make this thing move, so I relisted it. When I got that question from john -ahhh but is it the same john that missed out on buying the bike in the first place- yes, your honor I got on the defensive, apologies if you arent one in the same.
A guy named RORY from Rotorua called & wanted the bike, asked the right Q's & then hit BUY-NOW. (then started with terms & conditions, ie fresh warrant, new tyre etc) so we didnt do a deal in the end. I dont know this guy, but here is his No. 0274269309.
I am guilty :weird: of assuming pple would know the bike wasn't raced by my original add details (yes I did edit it after getting a barrage of 'was it raced' Q's to emphasise that it wasn't).
any questions please call 094206305 or 021344175 :motu:
John
10th June 2005, 12:54
v2dave, yea ok I get your point, but I wasnt the "john" that wanted the bike, your point is cleared up its all 'ok' now, thanks for clarification.
Biff
10th June 2005, 15:12
Phew. :drinkup:
ManDownUnder
10th June 2005, 15:53
Phew. :drinkup:
HEY it's BEER O'CLOCK!
Sniper
10th June 2005, 17:20
Anyone else noticed the new listing?
MSTRS
15th June 2005, 13:35
www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-29395609.htm
John
15th June 2005, 13:51
www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-29395609.htm (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-29395609.htm)
Just randomly with that one (is your point it was a race slut?)...
You know that alucardious fellow, he seems to bid on just about every bike - he cant settle for just one, its been amusing watching him..
MSTRS
15th June 2005, 13:53
Just randomly with that one (is your point it was a race slut?)...
You know that alucardious fellow, he seems to bid on just about every bike - he cant settle for just one, its been amusing watching him..
Don't know the bike or seller or bidder. Saw the bike & thought 'R1 1900kms $7000 WTF?'
John
15th June 2005, 13:56
Don't know the bike or seller or bidder. Saw the bike & thought 'R1 1900kms $7000 WTF?'
Yea makes you wonder dont it'
Oh well I guess its a dog eat dog world eh?
Biff
15th June 2005, 14:00
www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-29395609.htm
What a gorgeous looking bike. For a Yamaha.
MSTRS
15th June 2005, 14:08
Have aniceother look. Ho Ho Ho
John
15th June 2005, 15:27
Have aniceother look. Ho Ho Ho
Bahahaha good spotting MSTRS, that gave me a laugh!
Maybe we should have a crack team of trademe scam scanners :)
Eurygnomes
15th June 2005, 15:27
You all don't ride 100cc chromed Vespas and sit at the local cafe having long lunches and lattechinos do you???
Erm, yeah. Why? (hoping this goes to my glamcat nomination!)
Am just off now to go sit on an GN250 and play with gear and generally hang around Wellington Motorcycles. Yay! :)
scumdog
15th June 2005, 15:39
Bahahaha good spotting MSTRS, that gave me a laugh!
Maybe we should have a crack team of trademe scam scanners :)
I went to TM to have a look and got a "whoops" message and they said they had removed that item.
MSTRS
15th June 2005, 15:45
I went to TM to have a look and got a "whoops" message and they said they had removed that item.
Be late to your own funeral??
John
15th June 2005, 15:46
I went to TM to have a look and got a "whoops" message and they said they had removed that item.
Yup as MSTRS said it was a 03 (?) R1 with 1700km on the clock for 7000$...
New member listing - I figure just a scam?..
Biff
15th June 2005, 15:46
Have aniceother look. Ho Ho Ho
It's been withdrawn. What did I miss?
MSTRS
15th June 2005, 15:56
Twas an R1, 2004, 1915km, fully optioned & serviced, resv $7000. Oh yea - it 'is in London, listed here by a friend', The answers to questions kind of gave the game away
So what would happen if a scammer didnt set such a low price, say $12000? Think they would have more success? In the States they are (scammers) now setting up there own websites http://www.moto-bestbuy.com/store.php
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