Mossy. Pick of the week. [Archive] - Page 2

Night Falcon

4th May 2015, 11:40

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-882933461.htm

Top price:woohoo:

know a bloke who knows a bloke who might be interested in that

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Tazz

4th May 2015, 13:08

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-882933461.htm

Top price:woohoo:

That dude should have hit buy now last night. Doubt it will go for any cheaper than what it was.

mossy1200

4th May 2015, 17:39

That dude should have hit buy now last night. Doubt it will go for any cheaper than what it was.

It will north the 1900 buy now by 1000 now.

HondaLad

11th May 2015, 12:53

:scratch: :scratch: words fail me

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-882380067.htm

puddytat

11th May 2015, 22:00

I like the mods done to it....just needs some dual purpose tyres.

rastuscat

14th May 2015, 19:56

:scratch: :scratch: words fail me

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-882380067.htm

That's gorgeous. Best looking Honda I've seen in a while.

Tazz

16th May 2015, 14:30

:scratch: :scratch: words fail me

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-882380067.htm

I'll let you have it for $3400 if you let me keep my tie downs for the sub :Punk:

mossy1200

23rd May 2015, 18:45

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-889849548.htm

Some value here.

F5 Dave

23rd May 2015, 21:59

Like riding a log down a river. But yeah cheap as.

Rikard

24th May 2015, 23:07

Oh man that colour haha!! But yes if that was my kind of bike I'd be on the phone right now!

mossy1200

26th May 2015, 18:04

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-893823958.htm

For the home mechanic to tinker with. Very cheep.

ducatilover

26th May 2015, 20:50

Cheap way to own a large bus.
:girlfight:

mossy1200

26th May 2015, 21:07

Cheap way to own a large bus.
:girlfight:

You would need get rid of the ghey signage on the tank.
They are not a bad bike to go for a road legal speed cruise on.
As long as the issue is only carbs its a great price.

F5 Dave

26th May 2015, 21:13

They are no GS but super bargain.

mossy1200

31st May 2015, 21:27

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-895735183.htm

Interesting bike for not a lot.

awa355

1st June 2015, 12:27

I'll chuck this in here because of the trade me bikes. Just browsing the dual purpose bikes and see this.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-849053069.htm

Is this, a single cyl bike really worth $16,439??. Seems like a lot for what it is, or maybe I'm way out of touch with todays pricing.

Rikard

1st June 2015, 13:19

Big displacement lams bike. Only reason they can get away with asking for that price.

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pete-blen

1st June 2015, 13:36

Big displacement lams bike. Only reason they can get away with asking for that price.

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been that prise years before LAMs came in....
they are over prised... R & X models are
$3500 cheaper...

F5 Dave

1st June 2015, 13:54

No. Yamaha nz pricing. Ancient if useable design, tooling paid off decade(s?) ago. If it were a Suzuki it would be a 10k summer special.

Drew

1st June 2015, 18:12

russd7

1st June 2015, 21:39

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-894289390.htm

There's a good value adventure bike for ya.

meh, farmers been doin that to them for years, makes a cheap farm bike with low seat hieght for the vertically challenged, also under powered so they dont get thrashed and trashed so much

mossy1200

1st June 2015, 22:00

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-896598364.htm

People still buy nc30? I assume its cheap aftermarket fairings on this.

Drew

2nd June 2015, 06:44

meh, farmers been doin that to them for years, makes a cheap farm bike with low seat hieght for the vertically challenged, also under powered so they dont get thrashed and trashed so much

That one has been to the Cold Kiwi from Wellington, and overtaken quite a few dirt bikes at the Moonshine trail ride.

Scubbo

2nd June 2015, 12:41

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-896998946.htm

Ender EnZed

2nd June 2015, 20:44

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-896998946.htm

Sounds like it's completely fucked.

AllanB

2nd June 2015, 20:49

Sounds like it's completely fucked.

Suspect aye - 'some of the best Aprilia techs in NZ....'

F5 Dave

2nd June 2015, 20:49

So you'd want to know what the compression was like, and dyno run as they have a dyno.

I won't be the only one who would have thought of this.

Might be a starter issue, but I doubt it.

mossy1200

2nd June 2015, 21:16

So you'd want to know what the compression was like, and dyno run as they have a dyno.

I won't be the only one who would have thought of this.

Might be a starter issue, but I doubt it.

http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?240593-Aprilia-rxv-550-problem-starter-when-cold

Its a very common fault. TPS reset, disconnect battery and ignition cycle, reload the fuel maps and a new battery if you believe what the forums read. Im quite interested in the bike if the value stays low so its not one I wanted in "Mossy. Pick of the week" but it found its way here already.

F5 Dave

2nd June 2015, 21:24

Well I've got the cable and the sw already. . . meh doesn't matter I couldn't ride it, well not for a while.

F5 Dave

2nd June 2015, 21:26

Oh wrong moto#### was thinking mart which has a dyno

mossy1200

2nd June 2015, 21:27

Well I've got the cable and the saw already. . . meh doesn't matter I couldn't ride it, well not for a while.

Most likely be outa my price range by auction end. What do you think it will sell for?

F5 Dave

2nd June 2015, 21:30

Depends how keen a sm racer gets. Actually that would be another good test, start it from cold on some rollers.

Ocean1

2nd June 2015, 21:39

http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?240593-Aprilia-rxv-550-problem-starter-when-cold

Its a very common fault. TPS reset, disconnect battery and ignition cycle, reload the fuel maps and a new battery if you believe what the forums read. Im quite interested in the bike if the value stays low so its not one I wanted in "Mossy. Pick of the week" but it found its way here already.

It's very common fault IN SPITE of having all that done.

If they're right in that more cranking power fixes it then you'd think a Lithium Ion flavour might sort it.

mossy1200

2nd June 2015, 21:52

It's very common fault IN SPITE of having all that done.

If they're right in that more cranking power fixes it then you'd think a Lithium Ion flavour might sort it.

I read a while back about a boost unit that ups crank also.
Im not convinced about Lithium now. They tend to crank well but wont hold charge if sitting with small load for very long.
I would get as big as possible that fits in the gap if going that direction rather than like for like size swap.
I have the BMW on charger all the time with the lithium battery. Starts well but 7 days no charge and its no start. Also the charger only loads 13.4 volts instead of the bikes 13.7 load into the battery. Maybe a better quality charger would be good.

If I got the Aprilia I would put MT wheel on and hoon and track day it so long term charge isn't important.

Ocean1

2nd June 2015, 21:58

I would get as big as possible that fits in the gap if going that direction rather than like for like size swap.

That's the one.

Even if Aprilia were actually trying to fix a warrantee fault for a change that option wasn't likely to be open to them...

mossy1200

2nd June 2015, 22:46

That's the one.

Even if Aprilia were actually trying to fix a warrantee fault for a change that option wasn't likely to be open to them...

I notice MV have gone back to a battery that was giving them issues in the previous models also.
3.5kg in mine. You would think they would have gone lithium. I got a free battery minder with the bike. That must be the warranty repair Italian style.

Drew

3rd June 2015, 09:16

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-896998946.htm
That's a terrible fucken attitude for a bike shop to advertise.

F5 Dave

3rd June 2015, 09:36

3rd bidder putting his money where his mouth is.

Tazz

3rd June 2015, 12:28

Expensive headache.

BMWST?

3rd June 2015, 18:54

That's a terrible fucken attitude for a bike shop to advertise.
They are being completely,up front about it,what would you have done in the same situation?

Ender EnZed

3rd June 2015, 19:40

They are being completely,up front about it,what would you have done in the same situation?

Sold it for a pittance out of sight (or pushed it off a cliff) rather than advertise the fact that they can't fix a model of bike that they sell new.

bogan

3rd June 2015, 19:46

They are being completely,up front about it,what would you have done in the same situation?

Fixed it? :innocent:

Drew

4th June 2015, 11:35

They are being completely,up front about it,what would you have done in the same situation?
I would expect them as an agent, to be able to fucking fix it. Not say they can't and don't ever wanna see it again.

Fixed it? :innocent:I'm not a bike dealer. Were I, I would have written the loss off and parted out what I could.

Edbear

4th June 2015, 13:07

I read a while back about a boost unit that ups crank also.
Im not convinced about Lithium now. They tend to crank well but wont hold charge if sitting with small load for very long.
I would get as big as possible that fits in the gap if going that direction rather than like for like size swap.
I have the BMW on charger all the time with the lithium battery. Starts well but 7 days no charge and its no start. Also the charger only loads 13.4 volts instead of the bikes 13.7 load into the battery. Maybe a better quality charger would be good.

If I got the Aprilia I would put MT wheel on and hoon and track day it so long term charge isn't important.

What model number battery have you got? The standing voltage seems a bit low. Which charger are you using?

bogan

4th June 2015, 19:18

I'm not a bike dealer. Were I, I would have written the loss off and parted out what I could.

I would still posit that fixing it is a better option :innocent:

I read a while back about a boost unit that ups crank also.
Im not convinced about Lithium now. They tend to crank well but wont hold charge if sitting with small load for very long.
I would get as big as possible that fits in the gap if going that direction rather than like for like size swap.
I have the BMW on charger all the time with the lithium battery. Starts well but 7 days no charge and its no start. Also the charger only loads 13.4 volts instead of the bikes 13.7 load into the battery. Maybe a better quality charger would be good.

If I got the Aprilia I would put MT wheel on and hoon and track day it so long term charge isn't important.

You're not supposed to leave lithium on a trickle charge, nor run them dead flat, as both things shorten their life expectancy. Sounds like it has a lot off key-off draw which is always going to cause problems if you leave it connected. You can use a storage mode charger (cuntiercorrecttechnicalterm plug) for lithium which keeps em at around 60% charge for longest life in those situations, but then you probably have to charge it up again before you ride.

mossy1200

4th June 2015, 19:27

What model number battery have you got? The standing voltage seems a bit low. Which charger are you using?

charging oximiser 900 and battery is a 18amp shorai.

Could be battery charger as the bike loads battery up to 13.7 but charger only 13.4volt. Draws 7.4 milli amp standing which flattens battery in 5-7 days to the point of no start.

mossy1200

4th June 2015, 19:34

I would expect them as an agent, to be able to fucking fix it. Not say they can't and don't ever wanna see it again.

Went and had a look today. Battery has about 4 attempts at starting bike for 10 secs then is under voltage and wont try again.
Starts ok if battery boosted with starter unit or the bike has already been running. Its got a fairly physically small gel battery(didn't look at amps).

Edbear

5th June 2015, 07:17

charging oximiser 900 and battery is a 18amp shorai.

Could be battery charger as the bike loads battery up to 13.7 but charger only 13.4volt. Draws 7.4 milli amp standing which flattens battery in 5-7 days to the point of no start.

I would expect up around 14v on a full charge, 13.7 is okay for the bike's output but any lower is only about 80%. If you can get access to a Shorai charger, put it on that and see how it goes.

It's possible that the Optimiser is programmed to maintain at 80% which would explain it.

mossy1200

9th June 2015, 18:13

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-899977787.htm

Seems like a great price.

mossy1200

9th June 2015, 19:51

http://www.motorcyclealley.co.nz/buy/item/43825/

Yes. Managed to buy a RS250 for $6.00

mossy1200

9th June 2015, 21:00

http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/detail/motorcycles/motorcycles/suzuki/gsx1100f/102898

Found another location to look at bikes.

mossy1200

26th June 2015, 22:09

LAMS approved. Good bikes. Don't tell anyone I recommended a Honda though.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-908422264.htm

mossy1200

27th June 2015, 19:35

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-909213198.htm

RC8 cheap and low km.

98tls

27th June 2015, 19:43

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-909213198.htm

RC8 cheap and low km.

:niceone:Fuck yea nice find.

Drew

28th June 2015, 18:26

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-909213198.htm

RC8 cheap and low km.

Well trick bits of kit. Motor is the only thing that isn't up to par with equivalent machinery, but for the road that's not an issue.

mossy1200

14th July 2015, 17:25

2 days after I buy and this happens.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=917442569&permanent=0

Could be the best deal ever on tardme for under 3k

mossy1200

15th July 2015, 07:30

That didn't last long. Sold already.

Next is a r65

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-917669784.htm

F5 Dave

15th July 2015, 22:57

Gosh someone offered a buy now of 5k. Must have been a spoof question from his other account. Can't imagine wanting that if you were under 65. Or 85 if you were still alive.

mossy1200

15th July 2015, 23:18

Can't imagine wanting that if you were under 65. Or 85 if you were still alive.

I would own it and im well under 65.
My wife has sucked the life out of me though.

F5 Dave

15th July 2015, 23:20

For how
Long? 45hp and 200kg at the scales I think your first ride would be your last.

mossy1200

16th July 2015, 06:42

For how
Long? 45hp and 200kg at the scales I think your first ride would be your last.

Be great for around the city area.

Its also on the lams list.

F5 Dave

16th July 2015, 07:24

Opps sorry, sober now.

mossy1200

18th July 2015, 11:12

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-919553751.htm

This is well done and affordable.

awa355

22nd July 2015, 00:24

Here's something you don't see very often. A road legal AG 200. Probably not a big demand for this sort of thing, but it's different.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-920171564.htm

mossy1200

27th July 2015, 17:23

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-924078432.htm

I want this. Would be great track bike. Oh well. Reality check. Its not going to happen.

george formby

27th July 2015, 17:33

Sorry to butt in, but, I keep looking at this. It's so clean an untarnished.

XR400R Factory Motardness (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-922919638.htm)

mossy1200

27th July 2015, 17:35

Sorry to butt in, but, I keep looking at this. It's so clean an untarnished.

XR400R Factory Motardness (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-922919638.htm)

Reserve price not known though.
When you search XR400R under 7500 its included but 5000 its not. He may have reserve set below his approx value he picked for the listing but my guess he wants 6k.

george formby

27th July 2015, 17:44

Reserve price not known though.
When you search XR400R under 7500 its included but 5000 its not. He may have reserve set below his approx value he picked for the listing but my guess he wants 6k.
LOL, yup, certainly did not think it would be a bargain but quite a rare bike. I have two Japanese market only bikes and spares can be interesting. The wheels on that XR would bolt straight onto my CRM. Front disc probably wouldn't. :laugh:

mossy1200

27th July 2015, 17:52

LOL, yup, certainly did not think it would be a bargain but quite a rare bike. I have two Japanese market only bikes and spares can be interesting. The wheels on that XR would bolt straight onto my CRM. Front disc probably wouldn't. :laugh:

Hope the seller is ok. 3 similar bikes for sale and no history of sales. I wouldn't want to long distance purchase. Would need be cash or bank cheque on collection. His 650 is showing not stolen on CJam so hes prob ok.

Tazz

27th July 2015, 18:18

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-924078432.htm

I want this. Would be great track bike. Oh well. Reality check. Its not going to happen.

Seems to errr more on the optimistic side though doesn't it? I recall seeing these pop up for under 10k all legal beagle.

husaberg

27th July 2015, 18:23

Reserve price not known though.
When you search XR400R under 7500 its included but 5000 its not. He may have reserve set below his approx value he picked for the listing but my guess he wants 6k.

Sorry to butt in, but, I keep looking at this. It's so clean an untarnished.

XR400R Factory Motardness (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-922919638.htm)
Pretty sure the Motard version was sold in Aussie as well.

mossy1200

27th July 2015, 18:42

Seems to errr more on the optimistic side though doesn't it? I recall seeing these pop up for under 10k all legal beagle.

Price is ok if the intention is a track bike with a set of aftermarket race fairings. I would be getting excited and counting my coins if it was closer to 4k. Put back on the road its not a great deal though as likely only save a small amount of money if any.
Its not low km either.

mossy1200

27th July 2015, 18:43

Seems to errr more on the optimistic side though doesn't it? I recall seeing these pop up for under 10k all legal beagle.

Cant have been a bad deal its already sold. Withdrawn by seller.

Tazz

28th July 2015, 10:53

Cant have been a bad deal its already sold. Withdrawn by seller.

You get surprised everyday eh.

Mind you, I guess how often do they come up like that even if it was on the higher side.

haydes55

28th July 2015, 17:01

If you look past the ugly, a good deal is to be had Here (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-924543297.htm)

mossy1200

28th July 2015, 17:10

If you look past the ugly, a good deal is to be had Here (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-924543297.htm)

His price has become very affordable. It would be a fun bike to ride.

Ocean1

28th July 2015, 22:11

His price has become very affordable. It would be a fun bike to ride.

And gone.

If you can live with the looks then the S is a better machine, top shelf Ohlins makes a hell of a difference.

mossy1200

29th July 2015, 17:26

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-924688227.htm

This is a good buy.

chasio

29th July 2015, 19:42

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-924688227.htm

This is a good buy.

This thread is like torture so I must have masochistic tendencies. All I need to ease the pain is a bigger garage and someone else's bank account!

mossy1200

31st July 2015, 20:25

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-926291976.htm

I would like to own this. Anyone want a 2005 Bandit? LOL. That's naughty:devil2:. Shouldn't be thinking like that.

sidecar bob

1st August 2015, 08:47

Probably not everyone's cup of tea but I know this bike cost the fat end of 50k to build.
It's a steal at that price.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=919153535

rc_36_rider

1st August 2015, 09:31

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-926291976.htm

I would like to own this. Anyone want a 2005 Bandit? LOL. That's naughty:devil2:. Shouldn't be thinking like that.

But she has "SACS" not good for a lady :p

mossy1200

1st August 2015, 12:02

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-926630422.htm

Good value commuter.

All gone. Didn't take long.

mossy1200

1st August 2015, 12:05

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-926628516.htm

Wow:banana:

F5 Dave

1st August 2015, 12:41

sidecar bob

1st August 2015, 17:42

Hahaha- no joy riders! That's funny.

Not sure what's funny about that, but I'm prepared to be educated.

puddytat

1st August 2015, 18:58

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-926628516.htm

Wow:banana:

I got my bike licence on my Dads B120...

F5 Dave

1st August 2015, 20:02

sidecar bob

2nd August 2015, 09:44

Well, surely there's no joy to be had from riding something with a steering angle of 40something degrees and a silage pump for an engine?

I think you'll find that's a posing platform for a recently divorced 50yr old thinking he'd have a chance of impressing a Palmerston north teenager that he's like those dangerous bad boys on that TV show grandfathers of antiquity, or sons of dickheaditry or whatever.

Grrr.

And so it begins.

I'm sure the owner of this bike has had at least as much, or possibly more joy from riding this bike as any grow man would get from "racing" a scruffy ageing commuter bike with slightly less horsepower than a decent curry fart.

I think you'll find they are pretend super bikes for nerdy weirdos that can't pull a chick, thinking he might impress a moto gp team boss that he can ride like Marc Marquez, but in reality is just riding around in slow circles because the truth is that he is scared of riding real bikes at real speeds, while posting about it all over the internet in threads that should be titled, "ESE's 1200 ways to make a commuter bike produce the same horsepower as your farts":bleh:

LOL

And so it continues.

F5 Dave

2nd August 2015, 10:55

If that were true he wouldn't be selling it.

At half the exorbitant 50k build cost no less.

I think that's kinda finished.

husaberg

2nd August 2015, 11:45

I'm sure the owner of this bike has had at least as much, or possibly more joy from riding this bike as any grow man would get from "racing" a scruffy ageing commuter bike with slightly less horsepower than a decent curry fart.

I think you'll find they are pretend super bikes for nerdy weirdos that can't pull a chick, thinking he might impress a moto gp team boss that he can ride like Marc Marquez, but in reality is just riding around in slow circles because the truth is that he is scared of riding real bikes at real speeds, while posting about it all over the internet in threads that should be titled, "ESE's 1200 ways to make a commuter bike produce the same horsepower as your farts":bleh:

LOL

And so it continues.

Wow that's bloody incisive Bob
I would go along with it if I hadn't seen a multi NZ superbike champ getting the run around by a yokel on a bucket when riding equal machines.
Some might question your need for the trainer wheels on your racebike but I am not that mean.

http://youtu.be/jHP8dKAYb8c

Supposedly the Guy on bike 71 is some form of decent big bike rider of sorts.

Drew

2nd August 2015, 12:41

Wow that's bloody incisive Bob
I would go along with it if I hadn't seen a multi NZ superbike champ getting the run around by a yokel on a bucket when riding equal machines.
Some might question your need for the trainer wheels on your racebike but I am not that mean.

Supposedly the Guy on bike 71 is some form of decent big bike rider of sorts.
Great example. Ask around what happened when Choppa built a bike and took it to Kaitoke. Bucket fags were all well excited at the prospect of beating a superbike contender, can't think of any who did though.

husaberg

2nd August 2015, 12:50

Great example. Ask around what happened when Choppa built a bike and took it to Kaitoke. Bucket fags were all well excited at the prospect of beating a superbike contender, can't think of any who did though.

All due respect to Choppa he is not Dennis Charlet Bike (71):weird:
He may have ridden in the same Class of racing but he wasn't the same class of rider.

Kickaha

2nd August 2015, 12:53

Great example. Ask around what happened when Choppa built a bike and took it to Kaitoke. Bucket fags were all well excited at the prospect of beating a superbike contender, can't think of any who did though.

I've been to plenty of meetings where the opposite has happened as well

Drew

2nd August 2015, 13:09

I've been to plenty of meetings where the opposite has happened as well

I don't doubt it. I am average on a real bike, but I battle for last place on a bucket. Watching vids of fast guys on small bikes, it seems I move my weight too much and take powerful bike lines. Haven't been tempted to go find out if that knowledge would make any difference though. I'm happy to accept that I suck at riding pretend bikes.

jellywrestler

2nd August 2015, 13:14

Probably not everyone's cup of tea but I know this bike cost the fat end of 50k to build.
It's a steal at that price.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=919153535

it beats me how it cost $50 k to build, wheels $4k frame $3k motor $10-15k tank $1K other fittings $25-30K, really? someones clipping the ticket bad.

pritch

2nd August 2015, 13:22

I'm sure the owner of this bike has had at least as much, or possibly more joy from riding this bike as any grow man would get from "racing" a scruffy ageing commuter bike with slightly less horsepower than a decent curry fart.

I'd be mildly surprised if he ever rode that thing at all. The ad says it has never been registered and the only mileage it has done was travelling to shows - and that was probably on a trailer.

More than one motorcyclist of my acquaintance consider Harley riders as being more into posing than riding. I'm sure there are some such but that is too broad a brush, some Harley riders I know do a lot of miles. But whoever buys that thing would surely have posing as the priority, such people do exist.

mossy1200

2nd August 2015, 13:46

I'd be mildly surprised if he ever rode that thing at all. The ad says it has never been registered and the only mileage it has done was travelling to shows - and that was probably on a trailer.

More than one motorcyclist of my acquaintance consider Harley riders as being more into posing than riding. I'm sure there are some such but that is too broad a brush, some Harley riders I know do a lot of miles. But whoever buys that thing would surely have posing as the priority, such people do exist.

People buy art for a lot more than 50k. The amount of money is only an issue if your lacking in it.
If building a bike gives him enjoyment and now he has lost interest and seeks a partial return then so be it.

Its not my kind of bike but if I was a multi millionaire with the warehouse size garage I might be tempted just to have a supercharged Harley. I would put a trailer on it though.

Kickaha

2nd August 2015, 15:24

it seems I move my weight too much and take powerful bike lines.
I haven't really ridden big bikes but watching them and depending on the track they seem much more point and squirt, small stuff corner speed is everything, it's all about keeping up the momentum

F5 Dave

2nd August 2015, 18:17

Great example. Ask around what happened when Choppa built a bike and took it to Kaitoke. Bucket fags were all well excited at the prospect of beating a superbike contender, can't think of any who did though.
He came to like one meet and no one really fast was there. Then in typical choppa style sold up. And yeah he did pass me. On my 50. So he was going OK.

sidecar bob

2nd August 2015, 18:21

it beats me how it cost $50 k to build, wheels $4k frame $3k motor $10-15k tank $1K other fittings $25-30K, really? someones clipping the ticket bad.

You haven't factored in labour or a blower, paint, brakes 6 speed baker transmission & all kinds of shit. Some people tuck people they assume have sufficient money.

sidecar bob

2nd August 2015, 18:25

I'd be mildly surprised if he ever rode that thing at all. The ad says it has never been registered and the only mileage it has done was travelling to shows - and that was probably on a trailer.

.

I know the guy & it's most definitely been ridden, hard too & shows signs of it.
The only reason it may not have done huge Kay's is that the poor bastard that owns it has plenty of other toys to split his time amongst.

sidecar bob

2nd August 2015, 18:35

I've been to plenty of meetings where the opposite has happened as well

You sound like the Ford guys when the Holdens win at Bathurst.

98tls

2nd August 2015, 21:30

You sound like the Ford guys when the Holdens win at Bathurst.

Dunno...its been awhile:bleh:

haydes55

2nd August 2015, 22:20

Chuck your bids on this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-927332947.htm)!!!

mossy1200

2nd August 2015, 23:00

Chuck your bids on this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-927332947.htm)!!!

That will be very unaffordable.:soon:

husaberg

2nd August 2015, 23:18

That will be very unaffordable.:soon:

Plus considerably bigger and slower then Berts 1920's scout.

Drew

3rd August 2015, 07:47

Did Indian buy the rights to the V Rod motor, or am imagining the resemblance? Good motors those ones.

Drew

3rd August 2015, 07:53

He came to like one meet and no one really fast was there. Then in typical choppa style sold up. And yeah he did pass me. On my 50. So he was going OK.

Fish was there, wasn't he?

I think there are a lot of guys who are just talented on two wheels. There are more who can pedal a bucket like all fuck because the risk is so slight due to the low speeds.

Who's that punter from Aukland who races an ancient Gixxer six in F2 and shows up lots of people, and holds or help the lap record at Mt Wellington? Dave someting, surname starts with M and sounds French.

pritch

3rd August 2015, 09:06

Did Indian buy the rights to the V Rod motor, or am imagining the resemblance?

No. Your imagination is working overtime.

A new one of those goes for $20,000 so the punters who have bid so far seem to have a fairly tenuous grasp on reality.

Kickaha

3rd August 2015, 18:19

There are more who can pedal a bucket like all fuck because the risk is so slight due to the low speeds.
I know more people that have fucked themselves on Buckets than any other class

sidecar bob

3rd August 2015, 18:23

I know more people that have fucked themselves on Buckets than any other class

Well clearly fucking themselves is the only way a bucket racer is ever going to get fucked. Their virginity is virtually assured otherwise.

Drew

3rd August 2015, 18:25

I know more people that have fucked themselves on Buckets than any other class

Spasticity is strong in circles, thus.

husaberg

3rd August 2015, 18:40

Spasticity is strong in circles, thus.

Clearly not as spastic as you munta.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/143700-I-m-building-one
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/151175-Now-I-m-rebuilding-one
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/159126-Wheels

Drew

3rd August 2015, 19:06

Clearly not as spastic as you munta.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/143700-I-m-building-one
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/151175-Now-I-m-rebuilding-one
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/159126-Wheels

Building them fulfilled my need to work on stuff. I have a lot of stuff at my disposal to build a good one, but I struggle to pay proper attention to detail when working on them. Just not that into it I guess.

sidecar bob

3rd August 2015, 19:10

Building them fulfilled my need to work on stuff. I have a lot of stuff at my disposal to build a good one, but I struggle to pay proper attention to detail when working on them. Just not that into it I guess.

Yeah, I preferred your CBR400 powered ride on mower.

Drew

3rd August 2015, 20:12

Yeah, I preferred your CBR400 powered ride on mower.

Me too. Chair needs attention more though.

husaberg

5th August 2015, 08:45

Good repower for a Transit or CF Bedford
http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=928070861

Wiki Drifter

5th August 2015, 09:39

fancy a tank maybe? :eek:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/specialist-cars/other/auction-928269203.htm

mossy1200

5th August 2015, 22:16

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-890320841.htm

This is tidy.

F5 Dave

6th August 2015, 07:14

Picture could be clearer. Wonder how many ask to rock over for a look?

James Deuce

6th August 2015, 07:58

Picture could be clearer. Wonder how many ask to rock over for a look?

Embiggening it just makes it blurrier. I'm definitely going to go have a look.

husaberg

6th August 2015, 08:09

Embiggening it just makes it blurrier. I'm definitely going to go have a look.

What's the bet that when you say to him, that you will buy it, he just gives you a blank stare

EJK

6th August 2015, 10:50

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-912348901.htm

nodrog

6th August 2015, 11:26

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-912348901.htm

must have been a mean wheelstand.

mossy1200

6th August 2015, 17:09

must have been a mean wheelstand.

That must have smelt bad. He might have cheap leathers for sale. Never been down but has some skid marks.

mossy1200

7th August 2015, 18:19

James Deuce

7th August 2015, 18:23

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-929803635.htm

If its a smaller bike your after to start on this makes better sense than most used 250ish size bikes.
Bet you could own it for a year and get 80% of the money back selling it when you upgrade.

26hp seems good for something so light and compact. 129kg

To paraphrase HRH, The Duke of Edinburgh, they look like they've been put together by a Pakistani. Seriously dodgy quality issues on the small-bore KTMs. They have welds on them that look like the ones I used to do at MIT a million years ago. The instructor used to hit me for wasting materials.

mossy1200

7th August 2015, 18:55

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-929721552.htm

Seems cheap

F5 Dave

7th August 2015, 22:21

What does he mean only 5`8? That's average and a fine height for a strapping lad like myself.
The problem is that is a fucking ugly piece of shirt. Only the Germans could make a bike that ugly (assuming the French don't get in on the game) and so unappealing as a toy.

But what a poof. Ohh I'm too weak to ride it. Ohh my wife says I'm not allowed. Fckn harden up.

george formby

7th August 2015, 22:45

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-929803635.htm

If its a smaller bike your after to start on this makes better sense than most used 250ish size bikes.
Bet you could own it for a year and get 80% of the money back selling it when you upgrade.

26hp seems good for something so light and compact. 129kg

No doubt fun.
But it's figures like that which have turned me retro. I have two 90's 2t's in the shed, 230 and 250 trailies, learner legal, which are ball park the same weight but both have about 40hp. Not the handling or brakes mind you.

Speaking of reliability. Me Dad had a 390 and it started leaking oil from the head gasket after just 6 months. Took it back and got a 690 instead.

Just sayin.

mossy1200

7th August 2015, 22:54

Only the Germans could make a bike that ugly.

Idd own it for touring on. Saying that it would always be the second bike in the pecking order for garage space.

F5 Dave

8th August 2015, 07:29

Yeah but you'd have to stop for gas and to eat, both things you're supposed to take your helmet off for. What if some one recognised you? Maybe deck it out like an ME109 with some Nazi motifs (not sure i can spell swasticker so i wont try) on the hard luggage and a machine gun or two.

James Deuce

8th August 2015, 09:04

Gothic Cross on each pannier is less offensive and you paint little roundels on the flanks to indicate kills.

george formby

8th August 2015, 11:35

Gothic Cross on each pannier is less offensive and you paint little roundels on the flanks to indicate kills.

I thought the current trend was to stick on the national flags of countries invaded, er, toured.

mossy1200

8th August 2015, 12:02

You guys could start a little biker boys thread and cuddle each other for warmth in it.

James Deuce

8th August 2015, 12:54

I thought the current trend was to stick on the national flags of countries invaded, er, toured.

You'd have to have gone somewhere on it to qualify. I'm not sure if the South Island has its own flag.

F5 Dave

8th August 2015, 13:01

I'm thinking those little leather caps would be the order of the day. There must be some specialist site I can order them from.

Who's bringing the Ramstien CDs?

mossy1200

8th August 2015, 16:50

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-929690580.htm

Not bad value

Drew

9th August 2015, 18:27

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-929690580.htm

Not bad value

Pretty realistic start price. It'll never catch on.

mossy1200

9th August 2015, 21:26

Pretty realistic start price. It'll never catch on.

Scary thing is some LAMS bikes are worth enough to sell then buy the busa outright.

mossy1200

9th August 2015, 21:39

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=927726157

Anyone up North after a carb class racer. Assume that's what the pre 2k rules are and this would qualify.
Idd get it for myself but my memories of ongoing expenses are flooding back now and I sold my personal van.
Would be a great track hack for open days.

F5 Dave

10th August 2015, 20:17

mossy1200

10th August 2015, 20:26

I do miss my SP. But I think buying that would make me miss it more. Looks like good bassis for a trackbike, but you've gotta not trust someone whod let a bike get like that. $755 is excellent buy if it goes.

I think if its a track bike in mind good value. You would worry about the lack of care in its past but everything second hand carries risk. Less risk than taking your newish sports bike to an open day though.
My first experience on a track day was a new SP1 in 2001 when they were 29k to buy and after about 10 mins a Ducati went splat right in front of me under brakes (turn one Manfeild) and I just about run it over. Not going to take an expensive bike near the track again.

mossy1200

10th August 2015, 20:29

Embiggening it just makes it blurrier. I'm definitely going to go have a look.

Mine Embiggened so much I went blurry and nearly passed out.

mossy1200

10th August 2015, 21:54

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/auction-931245734.htm

Wonder how hard it will hoon.

Drew

10th August 2015, 23:25

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/auction-931245734.htm

Wonder how hard it will hoon.

I've ridden one. They're fucken terrifying!

mossy1200

11th August 2015, 18:06

I've ridden one. They're fucken terrifying!

I think he just reduced reserve also.
$500.00

Someone better buy it because its now taunting me. I just about placed a bid but my wife would hurt me. Few beers and the fear might go away.

sidecar bob

11th August 2015, 18:19

I think he just reduced reserve also.
$500.00

Someone better buy it because its now taunting me. I just about placed a bid but my wife would hurt me. Few beers and the fear might go away.

Drink up then.

Scubbo

12th August 2015, 11:11

on the fence about getting a road only bike but this one looks good? - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-907341678.htm

Banditbandit

12th August 2015, 11:24

on the fence about getting a road only bike but this one looks good? - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-907341678.htm

Yeah it does . the only drawback is that it is 19 years old ...

James Deuce

12th August 2015, 11:28

One man's mechanically sound is another man's death trap. Swing arm pivot bearings on those wear so look out for sideways movement of the swingarm and the suspension will be sacked out if it is original. Some people don't care about either of those things.

Kickaha

12th August 2015, 18:23

the only drawback is that it is 19 years old ...

So what? I haven't ever owned a bike that new

Drew

12th August 2015, 18:24

So what? I haven't ever owned a bike that new

Your bikes spend a lot of time with no motors in 'em though.

Kickaha

12th August 2015, 19:56

Your bikes spend a lot of time with no motors in 'em though.

Some of them have had motors in for years, I dont see the fact those motors dont go as a downside

mossy1200

12th August 2015, 20:20

Drink up then.

I now own a 2009 CPI GTR 150

Wanna Race?

sidecar bob

12th August 2015, 20:32

I now own a 2009 CPI GTR 150

Wanna Race?

Five hunge!!. Good lad, But why the fuck did they call it a Consumer Price Index?
You might want to put a catch bottle on it for when you go on the motorway though, or give it an oil change with decent oil.

mossy1200

12th August 2015, 20:49

Five hunge!!. Good lad, But why the fuck did they call it a Consumer Price Index?
You might want to put a catch bottle on it for when you go on the motorway though, or give it an oil change with decent oil.

Spoke to the guy today. Don't think he knows much about bikes. Wouldn't surprise me if the air breather should be on the bottom of the airbox and isn't or he has overfilled it.

Ender EnZed

12th August 2015, 21:01

I now own a 2009 CPI GTR 150

Nice! I thought it was going to go for a bit more than that.

What's the plans for it?

mossy1200

12th August 2015, 21:10

Nice! I thought it was going to go for a bit more than that.

What's the plans for it?

Ill hoon on it and then sell it when the weather is better.
The auction was due to finish in a week but he moved it forward so all his watchers may have missed the end.
I got home from work and logged in put a bid on and went grocery shopping. Came home and now own it.

mossy1200

12th August 2015, 21:12

Ok common fault is overfill engine oil causes oil leak at higher revs and clogs air filter causing hard starting.
Guy stats he has both issues. Cold start hard and oil leak on motorway but not in town. Starts fine when warm. Does sound like excessive oil in the airbox.

JATZ

12th August 2015, 21:22

:nya: @ Mossy

You got a tinted visor on your helmet, yeah ?

Ender EnZed

12th August 2015, 21:27

mossy1200

12th August 2015, 21:44

:nya: @ Mossy

You got a tinted visor on your helmet, yeah ?

My old honda helmet has. Ill be writing a thread about scraping my elbows, knees and helmet in a few weeks or about how I crashed trying.

mossy1200

12th August 2015, 21:47

I've got $5 and a real nice pack of chips after you've tidied it up.

It's been waaaay too long since I last bought a bike. Getting edgy. I really should've bought Katman's TT350 but I had no transport lined up cos I thought it was going to go for a wee bit more.

I used half the money I found to buy the dirty bike earlier in the week listed on KB.
Maybe he still has it. It was only $1k and looked like a great deal.:msn-wink:

Somehow I managed to buy 3 bikes and a car this year. Still married though. Still 4.5 months left in the year.

Askor

12th August 2015, 22:18

I now own a 2009 CPI GTR 150

Wanna Race?

I saw one of these at Uni today, thought huh I wonder if mossy bought that wellington one..

You should soup it up and turn it into a bucket :msn-wink:

Or sell it to me, I have a packet of nice salt and vinegar chips with your name on it

mossy1200

12th August 2015, 22:36

I saw one of these at Uni today, thought huh I wonder if mossy bought that wellington one..

You should soup it up and turn it into a bucket :msn-wink:

Or sell it to me, I have a packet of nice salt and vinegar chips with your name on it

Its funny how people assume Motorcycle owners are unable to find a shop that sells chips. I must say I haven't seen chips called Mossy before though.

Something for everyone today.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-931986736.htm First bike or town commuter

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-931807807.htm Big Enduro

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=932484053 Cheap track hack

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=932471914 Forza FMX155Z

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=932484882 Ex Army

Rikard

13th August 2015, 14:19

My old honda helmet has. Ill be writing a thread about scraping my elbows, knees and helmet in a few weeks or about how I crashed trying.

:)

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mossy1200

13th August 2015, 22:30

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-932966688.htm

6.5 k for a zx14. Higher km but cheap enough.

george formby

13th August 2015, 23:14

I wonder how many bikes like that die of old age compared to being binned. Hard to kill those big engines if you maintain them.

mossy1200

17th August 2015, 20:47

I saw one of these at Uni today, thought huh I wonder if mossy bought that wellington one..

You should soup it up and turn it into a bucket :msn-wink:

Or sell it to me, I have a packet of nice salt and vinegar chips with your name on it

Turns out its a gtr180 which is 169cc so its a little massive for racing. The hole in the piston makes your chips look inviting now.:eek:

mossy1200

17th August 2015, 20:48

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-934347812.htm

One for Bogan

bogan

17th August 2015, 20:50

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-934347812.htm

One for Bogan

Phoar, how did you know!

Could use a bit of matte black, be a mint rat-bike :yes:

mossy1200

17th August 2015, 20:57

Phoar, how did you know!

Could use a bit of matte black, be a mint rat-bike :yes:

Be great in the Cold Kiwi hill climb then the burn out contest followed by the bonfire. They call that the "Big Three". You would be a legend.

bogan

17th August 2015, 21:34

Be great in the Cold Kiwi hill climb then the burn out contest followed by the bonfire. They call that the "Big Three". You would be a legend.

Wouldn't be a bad debut I guess (I've never been, and wasn't planning on it anytime soon).

husaberg

17th August 2015, 22:10

My pick of the week
http://www.trademe.co.nz/home-living/outdoor-garden-conservatory/hand-tools-equipment/other/auction-930845663.htm

mossy1200

17th August 2015, 22:13

Wouldn't be a bad debut I guess (I've never been, and wasn't planning on it anytime soon).

I keep planning and something happens.
The one year im ready to rock and its cancelled.
I was even packed to go.

Last year I was oncall and couldn't get out of it.

mossy1200

17th August 2015, 22:17

My pick of the week

Was an early Bulldog Pick. Possibly not the original handle but a very good replica of the original.
Likely to gain in value and getting harder to find in good condition these days. Great buying and great find.:niceone:

Laava

18th August 2015, 00:15

My pick of the week
http://www.trademe.co.nz/home-living/outdoor-garden-conservatory/hand-tools-equipment/other/auction-930845663.htm

Spear and Jackson #9 lovely bit of kit.

Askor

18th August 2015, 10:04

Turns out its a gtr180 which is 169cc so its a little massive for racing. The hole in the piston makes your chips look inviting now.:eek:

I demand pictures!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-934347812.htm

One for Bogan

FUCK YEAH!

mossy1200

18th August 2015, 17:24

I demand pictures!

Piston pics.
Looks like it filled with petrol from the carb overflowing then was kicked over and cracked around the rings. Likely burnt its way around for a while.

When I got it had an overflow bottle and outlet rigged out past the number plate via hoses and when you put your thumb on the hose the breather was creating enough pressure to inflate a car tyre.

mossy1200

18th August 2015, 19:24

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-935352952.htm

Seems cheap if you start comparing scooter prices. Not my thing but is the price good?
In Aus they sell for 2600aud.

Anyone ridden one?

sidecar bob

18th August 2015, 19:25

Piston pics.
Looks like it filled with petrol from the carb overflowing then was kicked over and cracked around the rings. Likely burnt its way around for a while.

When I got it had an overflow bottle and outlet rigged out past the number plate via hoses and when you put your thumb on the hose the breather was creating enough pressure to inflate a car tyre.

I'd say it's more likely flogged out the top lands from being run at or near redline for extended periods.
Petrol will not burn a piston away like that.

mossy1200

18th August 2015, 19:30

I'd say it's more likely flogged out the top lands from being run at or near redline for extended periods.

I have a receipt from 2011 that indicates petrol in the oil. Its got a new battery in it so I think it may be very historic damage and had rego on hold for a long time. You could be correct but its a gearless transfer trans so would need to be ridden at 120kph + to reach max revs. I don't think they have the hp to do that.

mossy1200

18th August 2015, 19:36

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-935056201.htm

R6 that's likely to sell quickly

mossy1200

18th August 2015, 19:38

Not a Honda fan but I would like to own this.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-935040264.htm

Drew

18th August 2015, 19:43

Not a Honda fan but I would like to own this.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-935040264.htm

I could hate Hondas the way I do Ducati, but I'd still really want that NS!

Scubbo

19th August 2015, 10:15

bargain if it's the 30L one, which it looks like - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/fuel-oil-tanks/auction-932664338.htm

mossy1200

19th August 2015, 21:49

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-936029170.htm

Lots of km but would be fun to ride in the twisty bits.

Smifffy

19th August 2015, 22:32

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-936029170.htm

Lots of km but would be fun to ride in the twisty bits.

And probably impossible to thrash it any harder than it likely already has been.... :wings:

george formby

19th August 2015, 22:49

I could hate Hondas the way I do Ducati, but I'd still really want that NS!

:niceone:The specs don't look that flash but they do look different to modern bikes. Bet it's a hoot and arse puckering at times with them skinny wee tires.

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Honda/honda_ns400r%20rothmans.htm

husaberg

19th August 2015, 22:55

:niceone:The specs don't look that flash but they do look different to modern bikes. Bet it's a hoot and arse puckering at times with them skinny wee tires.

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Honda/honda_ns400r%20rothmans.htm

CR125 cylinders of that era bolt on.

Drew

20th August 2015, 18:35

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-936029170.htm

Lots of km but would be fun to ride in the twisty bits.

Ummmmmmm, a 748R with Showa forks and a different motor...is just a run of the mill 748.

husaberg

20th August 2015, 18:57

Ummmmmmm, a 748R with Showa forks and a different motor...is just a run of the mill 748.

I would say its had a frontal
hence the I strongly suggest the buyers come and look at it first comment.

mossy1200

20th August 2015, 19:58

I would say its had a frontal
hence the I strongly suggest the buyers come and look at it first comment.

Makes me wonder how many bikes I have owned that have suffered from premature stationary positioning.
A mate of mine owned a rg400f which he traded and later he heard the frame came apart on the next owner which killed the rider. He owned for over a year and had no idea it was carrying a hidden crack near the steering head.

F5 Dave

22nd August 2015, 07:44

mossy1200

22nd August 2015, 11:10

Considering how the price of these things have risen, and virtually the next listing is a proxy gb500 for 6 grand, isn't this actually a solid buy? (White guards aside)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-930392974.htm

Yes. Buy and put new guard kit on and baby it for future gains.
Big 2 smokes will only go up in value.

There is a few road 400s that will do the same thing.

mossy1200

22nd August 2015, 11:11

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=936633462

Real bargain with cold kiwi and summer coming up.

husaberg

22nd August 2015, 12:48

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=936633462

Real bargain with cold kiwi and summer coming up.

Well it will sell this time.
Hope you get a decent price its pretty neat. But not my cup of tea.

mossy1200

22nd August 2015, 16:04

Well it will sell this time.
Hope you get a decent price its pretty neat. But not my cup of tea.

I sold the first one I made very easily but this ones a bit frustrating so $1 reserve.
Idd like to see the cost of the wheel back at least.

First one photos. Maybe it just looked better.

husaberg

22nd August 2015, 16:18

I sold the first one I made very easily but this ones a bit frustrating so $1 reserve.
Idd like to see the cost of the wheel back at least.

First one photos. Maybe it just looked better.

I think I remember it was Gavs Bucket frame.
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mossy1200

22nd August 2015, 16:21

I think I remember it was Gavs Bucket frame.

That's it. Was just the frame and swinger when I got it.

Someone in Auckland bought it from me and never heard anything about it since.

husaberg

22nd August 2015, 16:26

That's it. Was just the frame and swinger when I got it.

Someone in Auckland bought it from me and never heard anything about it since.

I have seen pics posted it might be on the Chassis? thread I found those pic there.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145224-Race-chassis/page7?p=1130231811#post1130231811

mossy1200

22nd August 2015, 16:45

I have seen pics posted it might be on the Chassis? thread I found those pic there.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145224-Race-chassis/page7?p=1130231811#post1130231811

Thanks never seen it as a bike before. m s rep.

mossy1200

22nd August 2015, 23:36

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-937604024.htm

This has a cool factor.

mossy1200

22nd August 2015, 23:40

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-937534569.htm

I had one of these. Even the same year. Great bike as long as your not after big performance. MG1100sport

Rikard

23rd August 2015, 10:03

That Moto Guzzi looks awesome! What's the story behind the Elsinore? The name rings s bell, is there something special about it!

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FJRider

23rd August 2015, 10:29

That Moto Guzzi looks awesome! What's the story behind the Elsinore? The name rings s bell, is there something special about it!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CR250M

Scubbo

23rd August 2015, 10:36

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-937604024.htm

This has a cool factor.

ah thats so neat! goddamn

Drew

23rd August 2015, 18:35

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-937534569.htm

I had one of these. Even the same year. Great bike as long as your not after big performance. MG1100sport
I've wanted one since they were first released. Finally rode one a year or so ago, and couldn't get over how light it felt. It's like all the weight is lower than the axles or summat. Even pushing it round in the driveway it felt light.

caseye

23rd August 2015, 19:29

Madness

23rd August 2015, 19:41

$2,000 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-931176884.htm

mossy1200

23rd August 2015, 19:45

I've wanted one since they were first released. Finally rode one a year or so ago, and couldn't get over how light it felt. It's like all the weight is lower than the axles or summat. Even pushing it round in the driveway it felt light.

I liked mine. I did the cam chain removal mod and lemans cam shafts plus cross over pipes and airbox removal. The one listed in trademe has the airbox removed but still has the massive cat collector.

The long wheel base and low weight makes it great for sweeping bends but not so good on the very twisty roads.
I sold mine in 1999 to buya new rsv mille and wished I hadn't after a while.

Suicide side stand left it on its side once after someone reversed into it then drove away. Lifted it just enough for stand to come up.

James Deuce

24th August 2015, 11:55

$2,000 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-931176884.htm

That went quick!

mossy1200

25th August 2015, 19:02

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-938326857.htm

Track bike anyone.

Drew

25th August 2015, 19:37

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-938326857.htm

Track bike anyone.

Shouldn't that be in the 'optimistic sellers' thread? Should be 3k buy now.

mossy1200

25th August 2015, 22:37

Shouldn't that be in the 'optimistic sellers' thread? Should be 3k buy now.

I would pay near 5 for it if I was after a track bike. Wonder how much lower the reserve is than buy now.
Its more than I have spare money at the moment. Maybe when I finish and sell the GTR.

Checked the piston location tonight. It arrived in Auckland then left NZ and its now in Hong Kong. How does that happen?

Drew

26th August 2015, 06:30

I would pay near 5 for it if I was after a track bike. Wonder how much lower the reserve is than buy now.
Its more than I have spare money at the moment. Maybe when I finish and sell the GTR.

Checked the piston location tonight. It arrived in Auckland then left NZ and its now in Hong Kong. How does that happen?

Really? I would have thought for 5K it would need to be road legal.

Smifffy

26th August 2015, 08:43

Checked the piston location tonight. It arrived in Auckland then left NZ and its now in Hong Kong. How does that happen?

Maybe they decided that before delivering it, they would get a thousand or so knocked off...?

mossy1200

26th August 2015, 10:42

Maybe they decided that before delivering it, they would get a thousand or so knocked off...?

Very likely

Your item departed a transfer airport in Hong Kong Int'L, HONG KONG on August 25, 2015 at 9:05 pm. The item is currently in transit to the destination.

August 24, 2015 , 7:32 pm

Departed .

HONG KONG

August 24, 2015 , 4:30 pm

Departed .

Auckland, NEW ZEALAND

August 24, 2015 , 8:05 am

Departed .

Miami, UNITED STATES

August 22, 2015 , 1:39 pm

Arrived .

Miami, UNITED STATES

August 21, 2015 , 6:43 pm

Processed Through Sort Facility .

ISC MIAMI FL (USPS)

August 21, 2015 , 7:49 am

Arrived at USPS Facility .

MIAMI, FL 33112

August 21, 2015 , 7:49 am

Arrived at Sort Facility .

ISC MIAMI FL (USPS)

August 19, 2015 , 12:57 am

Departed USPS Facility .

SAN JUAN, PR 00936

August 18, 2015 , 7:25 pm

Arrived at USPS Facility .

SAN JUAN, PR 00936

August 18, 2015 , 6:10 pm

Accepted at USPS Origin Sort Facility .

SAN SEBASTIAN, PR 00685

husaberg

26th August 2015, 11:04

I would pay near 5 for it if I was after a track bike. Wonder how much lower the reserve is than buy now.
Its more than I have spare money at the moment. Maybe when I finish and sell the GTR.

Checked the piston location tonight. It arrived in Auckland then left NZ and its now in Hong Kong. How does that happen?

Did it have amphetamines in it as well.............

mossy1200

26th August 2015, 13:12

Did it have amphetamines in it as well.............

Probably gone now but I will pm you with prices if still there.

mossy1200

27th August 2015, 21:35

Its here and drug free.

mossy1200

27th August 2015, 21:38

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-940176246.htm

Its typical really. Just what I was after and very affordable but im financially unprepared at the moment.

husaberg

27th August 2015, 21:41

I know but I have always wanted one.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-935788816.htm

mossy1200

27th August 2015, 21:44

I know but I have always wanted one.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-935788816.htm

You would expect a shop wait longer for a lot more money. I would like a VMX of that era also. Still cool even though you would need park it in the closet.

husaberg

27th August 2015, 21:49

You would expect a shop wait longer for a lot more money. I would like a VMX of that era also. Still cool even though you would need park it in the closet.

This came up on the same search Bailey replica anyone.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-938530143.htm
I already have a later supermoto one and had to sell my other one MX as the mrs was on a you have to many toys crusade so I am not allowed it.

F5 Dave

28th August 2015, 07:22

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-940176246.htm

Its typical really. Just what I was after and very affordable but im financially unprepared at the moment.
Being GG fan, I'd avoid the early 4strokes, they had a bunch of issues and were dropped.

And they make a horrible sound, but that comes with the territory.

Scubbo

28th August 2015, 09:55

looks neat - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-928688256.htm

Tazz

28th August 2015, 16:01

Grumph

28th August 2015, 16:04

I know but I have always wanted one.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-935788816.htm

I walked in to our local engineering firm this morning and did a double take...Is that the one on trademe ?

No it was the boss's - being tidied before the summer.
I've only ever seen a couple of them.

husaberg

28th August 2015, 16:43

I walked in to our local engineering firm this morning and did a double take...Is that the one on trademe ?

No it was the boss's - being tidied before the summer.
I've only ever seen a couple of them.

Last one I seen was in CHCH later model though the last of them had the Honda EXP traping valve.
Pretty sure the engine is actually more based on the ATC/TRX 250 than the CR250.
I do like early 80 Honda colours. Just needs to add in a bit of blue and yellow plus gold rims.
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mossy1200

28th August 2015, 17:59

Much want!

You should place bid to remove the option of a settlement prior to auction end then.

Tazz

28th August 2015, 20:14

You should place bid to remove the option of a settlement prior to auction end then.

Much broke!

I'm still shuffling finances to afford the last bike I bought :laugh:

What do we think it will go for? Four something?

mossy1200

28th August 2015, 20:35

Much broke!

I'm still shuffling finances to afford the last bike I bought :laugh:

What do we think it will go for? Four something?

I think at some stage someone will offer 2.5k buy now and he will accept or it will bid 3-3.5k.
If I had 2.5k I would have already tried buying it pre-auction end. Saying that it might stay cheap but its not likely.

mossy1200

29th August 2015, 13:57

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-940997875.htm

good value?

husaberg

29th August 2015, 17:41

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=936633462

33 bids thus far someone's going to get a bargain.

mossy1200

29th August 2015, 18:23

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=936633462

33 bids thus far someone's going to get a bargain.

I think it cost me $39 to advertise it and will be $10 min success fee. How to turn a large fortune into pocket money.:wacko:

husaberg

29th August 2015, 18:42

I think it cost me $39 to advertise it and will be $10 min success fee. How to turn a large fortune into pocket money.:wacko:

I trying to create a buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Add in some pictures to the auction of your neighbours hot daughters.:innocent:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=936633462

mossy1200

29th August 2015, 18:47

I trying to create a buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Add in some pictures to the auction of your neighbours hot daughters.:innocent:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=936633462

Was talking to one of them yesterday and up close not as attractive as an middle age mans imagination would have first implied.