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gavinnz

6th October 2011, 01:44

Ok this might be jumping the gun a little... I have had my DB1 since about 1995, and I MIGHT consider selling it if another bike I am looking at comes on the market for sure.

So I am after expressions of interest at this point.

This DB1 needs assembly. Motor mint and ready to run. Frame swing arm and forks have been painted in the correct shade and in 2K two pack... it's like glass.
Bodywork paint is factory and is in need of a re spray.
Motor painted with epoxy satin black.
Bottom end has done 1000km, the engine from the pistons up has done no miles. Chassis has just over 5000km on the clock. Bike has not been used since the early 1990's.
Motor has new pistons and recond heads.
All motor work done by a well known Ducati specialist. Basically brand new original rear shock now fitted that did only 20 miles. Has been registered in NZ before and I have the plate. Currently lapsed, so it needs revinning.

If you have any interest then I suggest you e-mail or call me for all the history and more details. If you e-mail me a land line then I can call you for free.
Inspections welcome.

This is a dream bike and very rare.

There is a brand new DB1 on ebay this week that I have worked out bought in the USA, shipped to NZ, GST paid, vined and registered would be $48000NZ on today's exchange rates.

Gavin 0274921988
gavinnz at xtra.co.nz

gavinnz

6th October 2011, 11:24

Hiya,
I have put up a Trademe classified for my machine that has
pictures most taken today if anyone wants to take a look.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=412946154&ed=true

(11 oct update now sold so classified is now taken down)

Regards
Gavin

Blinkwing

6th October 2011, 22:19

That's a nice piece of history. Hope it goes to a decent owner. I'd say good luck with the sale, but I doubt you need it. :yes:

gavinnz

7th October 2011, 16:19

This morning at 2.45am I had a call from the USA from one of the worlds largest Bimota collectors (who didn't bother to look at the world clock!!) and he is very interested in the bike. Lucky I was still awake. Night owls unite!!

Amazing guy.... ownes every model of Tesi for example... crazy.

Fingers crossed he buys my bike. Unless one of you guys or gilrs wants to keep it in NZ?

Regards
Gavin

tigertim20

7th October 2011, 16:47

be a shame for it to go overseas, but if it gets you what youre after!..

what is the next bike anyway?

gavinnz

7th October 2011, 17:00

The next bike.....
I am going to have to be just a little bit "secret squirrel" about that, until I have a deposit paid..... but all will be revealed in time. :)
Regards
Gavin

sil3nt

7th October 2011, 18:29

The next bike.....
I am going to have to be just a little bit "secret squirrel" about that, until I have a deposit paid..... but all will be revealed in time. :)
Regards
GavinIs it this? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-413441337.htm

:drool:

gavinnz

7th October 2011, 20:06

No, not a Laverda... but it IS Italian. :)
Gavin

98tls

7th October 2011, 21:09

No, not a Laverda... but it IS Italian. :)
Gavin

Got my attention,a clue eh?

gavinnz

7th October 2011, 21:17

No clues... it would give it away to easy.... but I hope to hear back from the American chap over night so it could be all done and dusted over the weekend....

regards
Gavin

98tls

7th October 2011, 21:25

No clues... it would give it away to easy.... but I hope to hear back from the American chap over night so it could be all done and dust over the weekend....

regards
Gavin

Fair call,pics if and when eh.

gavinnz

7th October 2011, 22:31

Sure thing. :)

gavinnz

8th October 2011, 10:29

In e-mail back and forth negotiations with New York as I type this... we are only a few hundred USD apart.... and I am waiting for his reply....

:eek:

gavinnz

8th October 2011, 11:01

He replied, I accepted and I am now waitng for him to confirm the sale and pay a deposit via paypal..... might be all happening!
Regards
Gavin :shit:

MIXONE

8th October 2011, 11:07

Bugger it going offshore mate but at least it'd going to a true enthusiast.I have lusted over them since day one.:love:

gavinnz

8th October 2011, 11:12

He accepted.... now I have to wait for the deposit before I consider it really sold....
Gavin :sick:

tigertim20

8th October 2011, 12:13

No, not a Laverda... but it IS Italian. :)
Gavin

1098/1198 duc?

gavinnz

8th October 2011, 12:18

Hell no... way to fast for me! lol :blink:

gavinnz

8th October 2011, 16:27

Just got this from a trademe user (who didn't leave a phone number)....

"Gday Gavin,I'd like to pay a deposit on this bike and come up in two weeks to collect it and pay the balance.Thanks"

I got back to HIM.... "I have almost commited to selling it to a collector the USA.
He has done everything BUT pay the deposit yet....
Give me a call right away if you are serious."

.....and I left my number...

Depending on him being serious and what he offers but it might stay in NZ after all?????
The plot thickens!!!

I will wait by the phone.:blink:

gavinnz

8th October 2011, 17:37

Well that was just in time.

I got the guys first name and town from his trade me profile guessed his last name from his trademe name and googled them... and got his number! Amazing.... you can't HIDE FROM ME PEOPLE! :)

Just talked to him for half an hour and he has told me he is going to buy it.
Deposit paid Monday. And it gets to stay in NZ.
He is out bidding the largest Bimota collector in the world.... classic. Not by much but that and it staying here in NZ swayed me.

Wow he was SOOOOOOOO lucky that the American didn't take my advice and send me a deposit via paypal..... if he had it would have been a done deal. A bike is not "sold" and a deal is not done until money changes hands.

Neat ha?

Later
Gavin :)

gavinnz

11th October 2011, 01:49

Bike sold. Deposit paid. Bike stays in NZ.

The American is not super happy but he didn't send a deposit to hold the bike and someone else offered more without the hassle and cost of crating and sending overseas.... so he misses out. If he had paid even a small deposit I would have gone through with the deal. He wanted a very detailed list of all parts before he paid the deposit as quote "part of our contract" so I could see trouble on the horizon with the deal in general..... just a bid vibe.

I am happy that it seems to be going to a normal NZ motorcyclist who really wants it and not a collector which is cool.

Now.... what IS the bike I am buying? What would cause me to sell my DB1 project after 16 years? I consider it one of the greatest looking bikes in the world, a blue chip classic Italian that can only go up in value over time.....

Well it is Italian as we have established.... not a Laverda and not a 1098/1198....
I have a odd feeling that no one will guess it right. :)

Regards
Gavin

LBD

11th October 2011, 04:23

Bike sold. Deposit paid. Bike stays in NZ.

Now.... what IS the bike I am buying? What would cause me to sell my DB1 project after 16 years? I consider it one of the greatest looking bikes in the world, a blue chip classic Italian that can only go up in value over time.....

Glad its staying here....now.....

Not Ducati...right?

New model or past model?...I doubt you would buy retro

2 Cylinder?

gavinnz

11th October 2011, 12:17

Not Ducati...right?
New model or past model?...I doubt you would buy retro
2 Cylinder?

Not Laverda, not Ducati, I will be the 4th owner of the bike, so not new.
And yes it is 2 cylinders.

:)
Gavin

jim.cox

11th October 2011, 12:24

an old MV of some sort ???

gavinnz

11th October 2011, 12:36

an old MV of some sort ???

Thats a very good guess after all I do have a MV 750 Sport tank as my avatar... it could have been one of their 350 Twins..... good try, but no.

jellywrestler

11th October 2011, 12:39

I had a call from the USA from one of the worlds largest Bimota collectors
not surprising USA has a very very high rate of obesity

gavinnz

22nd October 2011, 00:06

Bimota tesi
Bimota v due
Magni Guzzi
Ghezzi and Brian
Guzzi v7 sport
Guzzi mgs

But not right....

I have delivered by DB1 to it's new owner and picked up my new toy!
Just got it back to the cave tonight....

So what did I sell my beloved Bimota DB1 number 00529 to buy??????

The shocking truth with pictures to come soon.... :)

Gavin

sil3nt

22nd October 2011, 21:06

gavinnz

22nd October 2011, 22:08

What did I sell my DB1 project number 0529 to buy?
........

Answer.........

Below....

DB1 0075.....
In one piece and only needing recommisioning after having sat for 5 years unused with reg on hold.
32000kms from new. NZ new and I am the fourth owner.

Would have been hard to guess that ha????
It was a trick question really.

:)

5150

23rd October 2011, 07:35