$1 reserve 2007 Kawasaki ZX10R

[EJK]

HERE IT IS!!!! Come get it!

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http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-662716775.htm

WINNER TAKES ALL!!!

[mossy1200]

Nice. Idd pay 50 times that just to use the front guard on my 14.

[mossy1200]

Im winning. I look forward to owning this bike. If the net goes down until the 28th, say 10.40pm it will be mine.

[mossy1200]

Someone has more money than I do. Need call in some loans and favours before bidding higher.

[EJK]

Someone has more money than I do. Need call in some loans and favours before bidding higher.

Time to smash that piggy bank!!

[yod]

toys toys toys :cool:

[Vinz0r]

Dang, you're brave. What's up next?

[Banditbandit]

It's already over $4grand ... and more than 10 days to run ... 'twas no risk at all ..

[SMOKEU]

If I sell most of my Bitcoins I could afford that ZX10R...

[rustyrobot]

It's already over $4grand ... and more than 10 days to run ... 'twas no risk at all ..

I'm really glad for the seller, but continue to be baffled why anyone would bid more than 5 minutes before the close of an auction. (And not within the last 2 minutes or it auto-extends).

[Mike.Gayner]

I'm really glad for the seller, but continue to be baffled why anyone would bid more than 5 minutes before the close of an auction. (And not within the last 2 minutes or it auto-extends).

Because some people don't care about playing those stupid little games? Do you really think you're acheiving anything by doing this? You know, at least half a dozen other people have the same idea as you, and it only takes one other person to make your idea completely worthless.

Personally I only care about paying a fair price for a fair deal, so I put in my top dollar and push auto-bid. If I get it, great. If not, I move on.

[rustyrobot]

Because some people don't care about playing those stupid little games? Do you really think you're acheiving anything by doing this? You know, at least half a dozen other people have the same idea as you, and it only takes one other person to make your idea completely worthless.

Personally I only care about paying a fair price for a fair deal, so I put in my top dollar and push auto-bid. If I get it, great. If not, I move on.

I don't know why you are so offended by it. The whole thing is a game. I much prefer dealing with classified prices and then negotiating in person if I believe the price is too high. To believe that the sellers aren't treating it as a game too seems a little naive. That's the whole point of fixed price, hidden reserves, etc isn't it? Why should they be the ones with all the cards in their hand? They have the goods, I have the cash. I'd expect the same if I was listing an item, and I'd set a Buy Now at a realistic price so people are tempted to take up that.

[BigAl]

I'm really glad for the seller, but continue to be baffled why anyone would bid more than 5 minutes before the close of an auction. (And not within the last 2 minutes or it auto-extends).

so the seller doesn't withdraw it and yes this happens on $1 reserves quite frequently.

[EJK]

No matter the final bid (a dollar or a couple grand), all I want is the final bidder to pay cleanly.

[EJK]

It's already over $4grand ... and more than 10 days to run ... 'twas no risk at all ..


Dang, you're brave. What's up next?

Sure there was a risk but it was a calculated risk. I've planned and shared the Trademe link widely through social network from help of my friends. I've also studies how other dollar res bikes went and other sports bikes were selling.

Result? Over 50 watchers and 4 grand within 12 hours. I'm happy with it already.

[Smifffy]

So what's got you selling all your shit?

[EJK]

So what's got you selling all your shit?

Change in lifestyle really. I need to start preparing for my future (house, family etc). Can't be spending all that money forever!

[nodrog]

Change in lifestyle really. I need to start preparing for my future (house, family etc). Can't be spending all that money forever!

don't tell me you have a girlfriend?????!!!

a real one, not one on face book.

[mossy1200]

don't tell me you have a girlfriend?????!!!

a real one, not one on face book.

A real girlfriend should be offering to fund a newer bike. Is this the case?

[Gremlin]

I'm really glad for the seller, but continue to be baffled why anyone would bid more than 5 minutes before the close of an auction. (And not within the last 2 minutes or it auto-extends).
Because you forget about it, or get pre-occupied with something else, then miss out. :facepalm:

[Smifffy]

Perhaps he's getting in now, because he saw the shit that other dude got for admitting his wife was making him sell his bike? :devil2:

The electronic gizmos I can understand, but the bike?

Too late for the ZX now, but tell us you're going to downsize or something, just to keep biking. Always considered you a biker dude.

Maybe you could get that hornet, and still come out with some coin left over.

[EJK]

Hey guys unfortunately I'll have to withdraw the auction for the benefit of both parties... unless some of you want the pieces. Will be contacting insurance tomorrow.

More detail coming soon.

[EJK]

Hey guys unfortunately I'll have to withdraw the auction for the benefit of both parties... unless some of you want the pieces. Will be contacting insurance tomorrow.

More detail with photos coming soon.

[Tazz]

Sheeeet, hope you're ok man!

[Erelyes]

Don't tell me you stacked it after $1 reserving it :crazy:

Hope you're doing OK... take your time with posting, pics, if ya need to.

[EJK]

Sheeeet, hope you're ok man!


Don't tell me you stacked it after $1 reserving it :crazy:

Hope you're doing OK... take your time with posting, pics, if ya need to.

Yes, thank you. I'm fine. I walked away without a single scratch (low speed lowside).

I was going to head out north for a short ride in the evening before the sunset. Lowside accident happened on Mairehau roundabout, front tyre slipped on oil patch as I entered the roundabout. I was only doing between 20-30kph then suddenly front slipped without a warning. I fell on right hand side sliding across. No car was behind me thankfully. A couple of people stopped and helped me back home.

Oggy knob saved from much worse damage. However below is the damage list (from what I can see).

Damage:
*Right-side fairing damage.
*Right peg damage
*Engine case damage (gear won't shift. Probability in engine internal damage.)
*Rear right fairing damage

Auction will be withdrawn in a couple of days.

Sorry for the disapointment everyone. I was looking forward to a very exciting and fun $1 reserve superbike auction :(

Note: Photo 3 is the result of cold tyre + oil.

[rustyrobot]

Oh man. That's no good. Best of luck with your insurer.

[sil3nt]

The things people do to get out of a $1 reserve auction :rolleyes:

[EJK]

The things people do to get out of a $1 reserve auction :rolleyes:

Trust me, I wasn't DRUNKEN when I made this MISTAKE.

Besides, I already had upto $4k bid with over 70 on watchlist with 13 days to go!

[BigAl]

It's a sign that you are meant to keep the bike:cool:

[EJK]

It's a sign that you are meant to keep the bike:cool:

For the minor damage, if the insurance decides to fix it then I'll keep it! :cool:

[Grashopper]

Must be fate, aye.
Good to hear that you're ok.

[EJK]

Must be fate, aye.
Good to hear that you're ok.

What's even more scary is that the bike was first registered a day before my 2007 birthday (Registered on July 26th. Mines July 27th).

[Ocean1]

What's even more scary is that the bike was first registered a day before my 2007 birthday (Registered on July 26th. Mines July 27th).

So, you're only six years old?

Well shit, what did you expect, it's a bit heavy for your widdle legs innit?

[AllanB]

Hey it's not all bad - I'll still give you a dollar for it.

[hayd3n]

are you sure the shifter is int bent and stopping the gear from changing

[Erelyes]

Sucks man.

Wow, that crash knob did 2/10 of fuckall for a 20-30k bin. Isn't engine case damage the sort of thing they're supposed to prevent? That said, if they're screwed into the engine case...

[EJK]

are you sure the shifter is int bent and stopping the gear from changing

The bike has damage on the right hand side only with crank case busted and leaking. Probably lack of lubrication after dumping oil post-crash? The engine runs fine however.


Sucks man.

Wow, that crash knob did 2/10 of fuckall for a 20-30k bin. Isn't engine case damage the sort of thing they're supposed to prevent? That said, if they're screwed into the engine case...

The bike had bumped over a kerb on the side of roundabout. I believe that might have caused the impact on the engine case, busting through the fairings.

The bike will be picked up by Norjo Motorcycles for damage inspection and assessment for insurance on Monday.

[SMOKEU]

Shit dude, that sounds bad with the leaking oil. Glad you're OK though! It might actually be better to import the parts yourself, and then pay a mechanic to fix it, rather than pay excess and lose your no claims bonus.

[Ender EnZed]

Good work on convincing the missus you were trying to sell. $1 reserving and then binning it is way better than just asking 115% of its value on TardMe like everyone else does.

[The Reibz]

so what did the insurance say? fucked or all good? Give you 1500 for the wreck g

[Mom]

Yes, thank you. I'm fine. I walked away without a single scratch (low speed lowside).

Were you back up Woodcocks Road again EJ? Bums. I am sure it will buff out...

[EJK]

so what did the insurance say? fucked or all good? Give you 1500 for the wreck g

Bike was picked up today for inspection. Should hear from them sometime this week.


Were you back up Woodcocks Road again EJ? Bums. I am sure it will buff out...

Haha, no Mom I wasn't trying to get me knee down this time.

[Laava]

poo! I thought you were going to come and escort me into chch when I head in there on 6 dec! Guess if it is leaking oil it is not properly rideable?
But anyway, tell us more about the new girlfriend!

[EJK]

poo! I thought you were going to come and escort me into chch when I head in there on 6 dec! Guess if it is leaking oil it is not properly rideable?

If the insurance decides to fix it, they better hurry cause 6th Dec aint that far away!

As for the girlfriend, well, that's a tea-table talk. Cuppa tea in Christchurch? Gizza text!

[The Reibz]

I think you will find that the cover you smashed in is the starter motor cover. I smashed in mine when I full at the drags and it leaked a bit of oily type shit. Those fairings can be welded back and resprayed, probably cost you no more than 1000 bucks if you decided to do it yourself. So far I have spent less than 200 on mine, its just a time consuming job.

[EJK]

Hey everyone I just got an update from Star insurance. The bike will be repaired for the damage being cosmetic so when that's done the auction will be back. I don't know how long the repair will take.

Cheers!