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Katman
1st March 2013, 19:13
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-567613887.htm

Take a classic and turn it into an abortion.

Then exclude dreamers and charge a fortune.

Quite frankly, the biggest dreamer is the seller.
bogan
1st March 2013, 19:18
Could be a lot worse mate

279243

tbh, if it (the TM one) had started out as something a bit more modern, with similar mods, and no faux fiber, it would be pretty neat.
Katman
1st March 2013, 19:29
tbh, if it (the TM one) had started out as something a bit more modern, with similar mods, and no faux fiber, it would be pretty neat.

Yeah, nah.

The only way that old bikes are ever going to fetch top dollar is in original condition.

(FWIW 24 grand is waaaaay beyond top dollar - even in original condition).
tigertim20
1st March 2013, 19:29
ha, the generic $10 carbon-look sticker on the triple really screams top quality show bike . . .
AllanB
1st March 2013, 19:45
Actually I really dig the old 80's tanks being upgraded with modern forks, brakes etc. Katanas, GSX's, Z, CB's etc. Some fail, some are just horny.

Common, admit it, in the day they were great, compared to anything new they handle and stop like a barge. Makes one wonder where we will be in 20 years .........


I agree the price on that one is a joke - change and alter away to ones hearts content I say but do not expect to get your time or $ invested back when selling.
BigAl
1st March 2013, 20:06
Actually I really dig the old 80's tanks being upgraded with modern forks, brakes etc. Katanas, GSX's, Z, CB's etc. Some fail, some are just horny.

Common, admit it, in the day they were great, compared to anything new they handle and stop like a barge. Makes one wonder where we will be in 20 years .........


I agree the price on that one is a joke - change and alter away to ones hearts content I say but do not expect to get your time or $ invested back when selling.

+1 espec on the handling, beats the old spindly frame and narrow arse tyres.
bogan
1st March 2013, 20:09
Yeah, nah.

The only way that old bikes are ever going to fetch top dollar is in original condition.

(FWIW 24 grand is waaaaay beyond top dollar - even in original condition).

Fookin hell, I hadn't even noticed the price tag, you'd bloody well hope it was real fiber then!
sugilite
1st March 2013, 21:35
Get rid of the fake carbon crap n that, and I actually quite like it, not $24000 like it though.
I just picked up a copy of the latest amcn with a modern take on a RZ500 on the cover. Sign me up for that right now! PLEASE Yamaha, do what ever it takes!!!
SVboy
1st March 2013, 21:47
I dont agree with Katman on much, but he has my full support on this one...
caspernz
2nd March 2013, 12:47
I dont agree with Katman on much, but he has my full support on this one...

Well actually, I already agree with lots of things Katman says...not that he needs my support of course...but that CBX looks just plain f****d up to me!!
AllanB
2nd March 2013, 13:18
Better??????????????????????
Madness
2nd March 2013, 13:24
Better??????????????????????

Slightly...
XRVrider
3rd March 2013, 07:36
How bout this one. Been on TM for donkeys.... I guess he don't wanna sell it.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-567352517.htm
DMNTD
3rd March 2013, 07:45
How bout this one. Been on TM for donkeys.... I guess he don't wanna sell it.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-567352517.htm

Bet you he gets close to it though... rightly or not
scumdog
3rd March 2013, 07:55
Take a classic and turn it into an abortion.

Then exclude dreamers and charge a fortune.

Quite frankly, the biggest dreamer is the seller.

Meh, just another brown sprotsbike....
XRVrider
5th March 2013, 21:47
Bet you he gets close to it though... rightly or not

Nah no chance, half that maybe. He will have to reduce $ to sell. I mean how long do you really wanna keep a "for sale" bike?
imdying
6th March 2013, 09:53
What makes you guys think it is fake carbon?
Asher
6th March 2013, 10:37
"carbon overlayed bodywork" kinda sounds like its either a vinyl wrap or they just put carbon on top of the orginals.
Even if it was proper carbon fibre fairing its still a ludicrous asking price
ducatilover
6th March 2013, 10:49
I like it.
I would change the tail unit though and I'd like a ZRX-esque braced swinger on it, SSSA/VFR rim don't do it for me on that bike
For my taste there is too many modern bits on it, but I do think it's cool and props to the guy who built it

It's obviously well put together, even if the taste isn't for everyone. As for it being classic etc, stop being so fucking sentimental.
imdying
6th March 2013, 13:25
"carbon overlayed bodywork" kinda sounds like its either a vinyl wrap or they just put carbon on top of the orginals.It seems pretty obvious that it is actual carbon that has been overlaid?
ducatilover
6th March 2013, 14:05
It seems pretty obvious that it is actual carbon that has been overlaid?

Yep, seems that way to me... If you can't tell real carbon from vinyl, you need yer eyes checked!
imdying
6th March 2013, 16:16
Biggest give away is the lack of perfection in the weave alignment (sloppy handling or done by an amateur). Have a look on a brand new Ducati, you'll see the same thing.