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Ender EnZed

13th June 2011, 15:06

As per the title. (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=383933894)

Anyone know when one of these was last for sale in NZ? And, if so, what were they asking then?

bogan

13th June 2011, 15:11

Damn it, I want to perve but massey blocks TM :(

Those things must be going up in price again by now do you reckon?

5150

13th June 2011, 15:18

5150

13th June 2011, 15:20

Damn it, I want to perve but massey blocks TM :(

Those things must be going up in price again by now do you reckon?

Not as much as a mint RC45 would.

Crasherfromwayback

13th June 2011, 15:23

As per the title. (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=383933894)

Anyone know when one of these was last for sale in NZ? And, if so, what were they asking then?

I'm loving RC30's. I could be well wrong (again), but I don't think it'll fetch 40k here in NZ.

Crasherfromwayback

13th June 2011, 15:23

Not as much as a mint RC45 would.

Dunno about that...

5150

13th June 2011, 15:27

http://raresportbikesforsale.com/brand-new-0-miles-honda-rc45-for-sale/

This one is brand spanking new with 0 kms and only 39K........... USD :drool:

Ender EnZed

13th June 2011, 15:33

There was a genuine ex Rothmans Honda superbike RC30 here in Hamilton in the late 90's. It sold for around 15K.

I had the privelage of knowing the person that bought it and had the pleasure of riding it around during our South Island trip back in 98. That was a monster of a bike. 150km/h in 1st and on from that. MMMMMmmmmmm. Memories :drool:

Nice.

Damn it, I want to perve but massey blocks TM :(

Those things must be going up in price again by now do you reckon?

Well he's asking $40k. It'll be interesting to see how long it's up for.

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Ender EnZed

13th June 2011, 15:37

I'm loving RC30's. I could be well wrong (again), but I don't think it'll fetch 40k here in NZ.

Perhaps it would sell for more in a shop? Maybe one in Wellington where I can come and drool over it in a couple of weeks.

5150

13th June 2011, 15:37

Or this one

http://raresportbikesforsale.com/0-miles-honda-rc30-for-sale/

James Deuce

13th June 2011, 15:47

Nice.

Well he's asking $40k. It'll be interesting to see how long it's up for.

240688

He's asking too much. The small headlight, black mirror model was originally a 77hp Japanese market only version. Someone needs to ask if it's been derestricted or is it one of the very few Australasian market ones that made it downunder in derestricted form.

For the record, I think it is unlikely that RC45s will ever be as collectable as RC30s. RC45s could almost be regarded a failure, rather than the game changer the RC30 was.

Crasherfromwayback

13th June 2011, 15:48

He's asking too much. .

From a man that knows his RC30's.

5150

13th June 2011, 15:53

He's asking too much. The small headlight, black mirror model was originally a 77hp Japanese market only version. Someone needs to ask if it's been derestricted or is it one of the very few Australasian market ones that made it downunder in derestricted form.

For the record, I think it is unlikely that RC45s will ever be as collectable as RC30s. RC45s could almost be regarded a failure, rather than the game changer the RC30 was.

Failure or not, it was still one hell of a sexy bike. And I bet if one landed at your front door step, you wouldn't put it out for the weekly rubbish collection :bleh:

I think it is well known that they did much better at the IOM, long distance Le Mans and Boldor races then they did in the World Superbike Series.

Ender EnZed

13th June 2011, 15:53

Crasherfromwayback

13th June 2011, 15:57

I think it is well known that they did much better at the IOM, long distance Le Mans and Boldor races then they did in the World Superbike Series.

Shouldn't be, as they won two world superbike titlers with Fred Merkel.

5150

13th June 2011, 16:07

Shouldn't be, as they won two world superbike titlers with Fred Merkel.

That was on RC30. I was refering to the RC45 as having more succes in IOM and long distance races rather then SBK :)

Crasherfromwayback

13th June 2011, 16:13

That was on RC30. I was refering to the RC45 as having more succes in IOM and long distance races rather then SBK :)

Sorry, thought you were referring to the 30. The RC45 was no superbike lemon either though mate. Slighty SHOULD'VE won a couple of titles, and Kocinski won the title in his first crack.

5150

13th June 2011, 16:25

Sorry, thought you were referring to the 30. The RC45 was no superbike lemon either though mate. Slighty SHOULD'VE won a couple of titles, and Kocinski won the title in his first crack.

Perosnally I think that the RC45 came a wee bit too late. It was suppose to be a Duke beater, but by the time it came out, the Dukes got faster, so the development was too late. It wasn't till SP1 (RC51) came along before it gave the Dukes a run for their money. But you are absolutely right. The 45 was a hell of a bike and unfortunately it took Kocinski to prove it. Slight should have won on numerous occasions. It just not ment to be for him. :weep:

Crasherfromwayback

13th June 2011, 16:30

The 45 was a hell of a bike and unfortunately it took Kocinski to prove it. Sligh should have won on numerous occasions. It just not ment to be for him. :weep:

It also rained for more races that season than I've ever seen, and Kocinski was a wet weather master.

bogan

13th June 2011, 17:23

Well he's asking $40k. It'll be interesting to see how long it's up for.

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oh shit! guess that answers my earlier question, definitely appreciating in value!

TBH, if it's in mint condition, and that is where the market is at, I'd be well keen if I had that sorta spare cash. Mind you I don't think the shouty add helps his case...

merv

13th June 2011, 17:43

Yeah the 30 has a better pedigree in most people's minds than the 45 I reckon just coz it did win those first two World championships.

Slight should have won the title in 1996 but he tossed it away over the back of Phillip Island that year with the title in sight but then lost to his view.

Still wouldn't pay that price for a 30 though.

White trash

13th June 2011, 17:51

It also rained for more races that season than I've ever seen, and Kocinski was a wet weather master.

Because he was used to washing his hands so often probably......................

I'd have an RC30 in a heartbeat over an RC45. Interestingly me mate Paul Taylor had one and came for a couple of rides with us a few years back. Thing overheated like a bitch. The clutch fucked out and it blew smoke when it got hot. Would have given my left nut for it..............

Mental Trousers

13th June 2011, 17:54

http://raresportbikesforsale.com/0-miles-honda-rc30-for-sale/

http://raresportbikesforsale.com/brand-new-0-miles-honda-rc45-for-sale/

I'm sure I could find space for both of those on my island of motorcycles. Keeping them at 0 miles however would be rather more difficult.

If you've got that sort of money then you'd just get 2 of each.

Shouldn't be, as they won two world superbike titlers with Fred Merkel.

Personally, that'd be the RC30 I'd hunt down and pay whatever was required to secure it. Assuming, of course, that I had a silly amount of money.

blackdog

13th June 2011, 18:09

For the record, I think it is unlikely that RC45s will ever be as collectable as RC30s. RC45s could almost be regarded a failure, rather than the game changer the RC30 was.

Colin Edwards might disagree.

White trash

13th June 2011, 18:10

Colin Edwards might disagree.

Why's that mate? He did fuck all on an RC45. :D

James Deuce

13th June 2011, 18:12

Colin Edwards might disagree.

I wouldn't think so.

Crasherfromwayback

13th June 2011, 18:17

Colin Edwards might disagree.

Colin likeum RC51

blackdog

13th June 2011, 18:17

Why's that mate? He did fuck all on an RC45. :D

RC51 :doh:

blackdog

13th June 2011, 18:18

Colin likeum RC51

as per .......

RC51 :doh:

HenryDorsetCase

13th June 2011, 18:20

I'm loving RC30's. I could be well wrong (again), but I don't think it'll fetch 40k here in NZ.

I agree. I reckon $30k based on the ebay prices etc. This is a customer bike it appears, i.e. no racing provenance or history.

Funnily enough, I was talking to my bank manager today about maybe buying something ex ebay.

Hmmmmmm

Crasherfromwayback

13th June 2011, 18:23

I agree. I reckon $30k based on the ebay prices etc. This is a customer bike it appears, i.e. no racing provenance or history.

Funnily enough, I was talking to my bank manager today about maybe buying something ex ebay.

Hmmmmmm

Yep. Think you'd be better off (literally) with an RC30 than a McIntosh mate.

Ender EnZed

13th June 2011, 18:25

TBH, if it's in mint condition, and that is where the market is at, I'd be well keen if I had that sorta spare cash.

Same here. I certainly don't have that sorta spare cash and my internets capped at the moment so I cbf doing a thorough search internationally to see what they're worth at the moment. But I can't think of anything else I could get for $40k that I'd rather have in my lounge until the apocalypse comes.

Bikemad

13th June 2011, 18:33

yeah real nice bike but 40K.............tell him hes dreamin shirl

White trash

13th June 2011, 19:41

RC51 :doh:

as per .......

One little slipup and every fuggin know-it-all crucifies ya :D

Grumph

13th June 2011, 19:58

I know of a derestricted Jap market version in good nick that went for around $16k here a few years back - I'd think that's probably still about right.

A while back I saw an ad for the HRC prepped,fully kitted RC30 that was to have been Stephane Mehrtens bike for the season when he went to Ducati. The Belgian dealer still had it sitting unused. Those of us who were at the practise day at Manfield WSB round will remember what happened to his previous RC30...came back to the pits in several large pieces....

RobGassit

14th June 2011, 08:35

These aren't worth 40k yet but they are probably heading that way over time. I owned a minter a few years back that I had to let go so my 2nd wife didn't get it in the settlement. I paid 16k for it from Sawyers in Adelaide Rd. Some B'stard sold it to me. I called in for a coffee break and there it was, just begging to be taken home. It was tiny and the frame used to get really hot but it was a phaaarkin serious bit of kit. Hand made Honda. I'll always regret letting it go and I'd have another one tomorrow, but at 40k this guy is taking the piss. Maybe on Ebay some arsehole with too much phaarkin money would pay that, but you could buy all sorts of exotica for 40k.
One thing that I discovered one day in my shed was that the RC30 had identical switch gear to my 916sp made 7 years later. No shit! I was staggered. Still, the Italians and their electrics eh? They obviously figured out the Japs were good at something.

RobGassit

14th June 2011, 08:59

Here's some pics. I have no idea if she is still in unzud.:weep:

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Crasherfromwayback

14th June 2011, 09:06

Very nice! They sit low in the bum std eh.Oh, and clean the back wheel properly next time will you!

RobGassit

14th June 2011, 09:36

Very nice! They sit low in the bum std eh.Oh, and clean the back wheel properly next time will you!

Well spotted grasshopper. Pharkin chain lube from bein zippy with it on SH58. I still have a spare rear wheel for actually. I'm going to make a phaarkin coffee table out of it to remind me of my 2nd wife. I'm goin to put my feet up on it, if you know what I mean.

Crasherfromwayback

14th June 2011, 09:43

. I'm going to make a phaarkin coffee table out of it to remind me of my 2nd wife. I'm goin to put my feet up on it, if you know what I mean.

Fuck...if I made something out of a wheel in memory of my last ex, it'd be a fucking toilet seat.

HenryDorsetCase

14th June 2011, 09:51

Fuck...if I made something out of a wheel in memory of my last ex, it'd be a fucking toilet seat.

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA

I needed a giggle this morning

RobGassit

14th June 2011, 09:59

Fuck...if I made something out of a wheel in memory of my last ex, it'd be a fucking toilet seat.

Thought about it but couldn't bring myself to cut the spokes out!

Crasherfromwayback

14th June 2011, 10:02

Thought about it but couldn't bring myself to cut the spokes out!

Just shit all over them.

RobGassit

14th June 2011, 10:11

Just shit all over them.

Jeez man! Only creatures from the black lagoon shit on the seat anymore. Now pee in the shower, well that's perfectly acceptable. Guess who doesn't brush and spray afterwards in your house? Let alone open a window or light a match.

malcy25

14th June 2011, 10:17

Love the RC30, but I'll stick with my OW01. It has the right badge on the tank!

Crasherfromwayback

14th June 2011, 10:27

but I'll stick with my OW01.

Another on my Lotto hit list.

Ender EnZed

14th June 2011, 11:05

Here's some pics. I have no idea if she is still in unzud.:weep:

I had a look on Carjam. It's not promising.

* Licence expired 4 years 7 months 3 weeks 3 days ago on 26th October 2006.
* Registration has been cancelled by the vehicle owner and is not longer allowed to be driven on New Zealand roads.
* Registation cancelation reason: Vehicle permanently removed from New Zealand
* WOF expired 5 years 4 months 3 weeks 2 days ago on 27th January 2006.

boman

14th June 2011, 12:57

Another on my Lotto hit list.

Mine too. RC30, OW01, NR750....

Where is that winning ticket?

RobGassit

14th June 2011, 13:15

I had a look on Carjam. It's not promising.

Jeez thanks buddy. I didn't think of that. I hope a bloody ozzy didn't get it. That would be almost too much to bare.:brick:

Swoop

14th June 2011, 14:16

Here's some pics. I have no idea if she is still in unzud.:weep:

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That is a seriously beautiful piece of art.
You are lucky to have owned her.

imdying

14th June 2011, 16:34

Commoners model that, you want this one:

<img src="http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/VARIABLE9/Whiskey%20Racer/a8eabb00.png" />

Madness

14th June 2011, 17:11

This thread got me interested and I found this. Interesting.

HenryDorsetCase

14th June 2011, 17:19

Commoners model that, you want this one:

<img src="http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/VARIABLE9/Whiskey%20Racer/a8eabb00.png" />

what's so special about that one?

Crasherfromwayback

14th June 2011, 17:26

what's so special about that one?

It's an albino.

HenryDorsetCase

14th June 2011, 17:43

OK, so I am doing some net research on RC30's, and reading this site:

http://rc30.yolasite.com/wheels-and-tires.php

I really like this quote:

The most important thing to consider when dealing with wheels and other drivetrain parts is safety. Never assume anything. The wheels and tires on your bike see pretty big loads and the attached tires are the only thing touching the ground, with any luck. Don't scrimp here. Buy cheap tank pads and windscreens, not driveline parts

jaffaonajappa

14th June 2011, 17:54

OK, so I am doing some net research on RC30's, and reading this site:

http://rc30.yolasite.com/wheels-and-tires.php

I really like this quote:

Agreed - some sensible advice right there - but bet many peeps dont naturally think of it this way...

malcy25

14th June 2011, 18:04

Another on my Lotto hit list.

I have most of my hit list. It's only small but select!

Hard to believe is only 13 years apart. The one one the left has 25+ more hp....and about 125% less handling.

IIRC correctly the all white RC30's were a special edition, marshalls bike or something at the 8 Hours. They also subsequently did an all white RC51/SP1 which had no road kit.

Crasherfromwayback

14th June 2011, 18:36

I have most of my hit list. It's only small but select!

Hard to believe is only 13 years apart. The one one the left has 25+ more hp....and about 125% less handling.

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A 700?, or 750?

imdying

14th June 2011, 18:38

IIRC correctly the all white RC30's were a special edition, marshalls bike or something at the 8 Hours. They also subsequently did an all white RC51/SP1 which had no road kit.Yeah, 1 of 30. 1987 8 hour bikes. For sale that one, USD$65,000, travelled 19000kms. A proper collectible, not just yet another MV F4 with a different paint jobs or whatever it is the Italians would lead you to believe is special.

Chancebmx25

14th June 2011, 19:26

yeooowww shes a beauty!!!

malcy25

14th June 2011, 19:27

A 700?, or 750?

'76 750cc "C" model. Last of the twinshock ones. Just starting it and warming it up has the heart rate well up and the adrenalin hitting! :lol:

Production #'s for info....
RC30 -3300-3500
OW01 (all years) - 2000 - about 500 per year 89-92 incl
TZ750 (all years) 550-650 TOTAL. 200+ of those were in 74.

Crasherfromwayback

14th June 2011, 19:55

'76 750cc "C" model. Last of the twinshock ones. Just starting it and warming it up has the heart rate well up and the adrenalin hitting! :lol:

Very nice mate!

And you don;t have to tell me about the sound of them. I've still got a collar bone sticking out the front of my chest from swinging on a TZ700 powered chair when it all when bad!

jaffaonajappa

14th June 2011, 20:19

OK, so I am doing some net research on RC30's, and reading this site:

http://rc30.yolasite.com/wheels-and-tires.php

I really like this quote:

Going off topic a little from the OP. Sorry.
Good MCN video demonstrating tyres/suspension $$$ well spent.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSyPkiTgifU&feature=player_embedded#at=110

F5 Dave

15th June 2011, 14:41

He's asking too much. The small headlight, black mirror model was originally a 77hp Japanese market only version. Someone needs to ask if it's been derestricted or is it one of the very few Australasian market ones that made it downunder in derestricted form.

For the record, I think it is unlikely that RC45s will ever be as collectable as RC30s. RC45s could almost be regarded a failure, rather than the game changer the RC30 was.

Failure or not, it was still one hell of a sexy bike. And I bet if one landed at your front door step, you wouldn't put it out for the weekly rubbish collection . . .
Funny you should say that, that's pretty much what he did with his RC30.:whistle: