Optimistic sellers

[Laava]

Unless I've missed it, I'm surprised you fellas haven't found this nugget for a snip at $35k.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-980823080.htm

I mean, after all, it is an XR650 or Honda Dominator with some Yamaha Forks and a single side swing arm. Tank reminds me of CB750....

For LTSA cert, how does it get on without mudguards? Or tail light, or indicators....

Yep, it has been posted here before and will again no doubt. It has a gas turbine engine surely to sound like an Apache attack helicopter?

[Mike.Gayner]

Maybe there's something super special about the "black edition" I don't know about because this price seems insane.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1004809191.htm

[F5 Dave]

Some advertising fell out of a magazine. For the price of that pile of poop that they didn't want to keep despite spending a fortune and it being a few months old, you could buy a gsxr750 new and still have change for suspension and pipe mods.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Maybe there's something super special about the "black edition" I don't know about because this price seems insane.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1004809191.htm

I actually really want one of those or a 650 but that is just mental. for $18k buy a brand new Bonneville and Ohlins shocks and fork rebuild.

[Bikemad]

oh good grief.......
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-998848299.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w1y-kMPNcM

[HenryDorsetCase]

oh good grief.......
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-998848299.htm



That's cool as hell. I mean if I'm spending $35k on a bike I ain't buying that, and I hate forward controls, that seat and those bars but easy fixes. the tacky shit would have to go but the bones of it are good.

[Bikemad]

That's cool as hell. I mean if I'm spending $35k on a bike I ain't buying that, and I hate forward controls, that seat and those bars but easy fixes. the tacky shit would have to go but the bones of it are good.

now your avin a larf...........:lol:

[F5 Dave]

Steepen up the fork rake to motorcycle use, lose the coal burning engine, give it a restyle and lose a bunch of weight off it. Yeah, might make a good basis.

[Drew]

You guys all realise that just because you can appreciate a bike with race like handling, doesn't mean you have to hate anything without it...right?

Dave, your restoring a fucken stinger. It's gonna be slow and shit to ride. Still doesn't stop it being cool as fuck.

That superglide is cool in my book, I'd love to cruise round on it from time to time.

[Askor]

You guys all realise that just because you can appreciate a bike with race like handling, doesn't mean you have to hate anything without it...right?

Dave, your restoring a fucken stinger. It's gonna be slow and shit to ride. Still doesn't stop it being cool as fuck.

That superglide is cool in my book, I'd love to cruise round on it from time to time.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as they say :rolleyes:

[pritch]

Yep, it has been posted here before and will again no doubt. It has a gas turbine engine surely to sound like an Apache attack helicopter?

Yeah and hands up all those who have actually heard an Apache helicopter...

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yeah and hands up all those who have actually heard an Apache helicopter...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGrNkl8HzPw


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGrNkl8HzPw

[anebv8]

Yeah and hands up all those who have actually heard an Apache helicopter...

My hand is up..when Bill Clinton was here years ago (some meeting of the Pacific Leaders) a few days before he arrived,they had AH64's buzzing the route he was going to take,they basically flew over my house in Christchurch as they flew down Lincoln Rd and up Hoon Hay Rd.
Not the kind of thing ya see everyday :headbang:

[awa355]

My hand is up..when Bill Clinton was here years ago (some meeting of the Pacific Leaders) a few days before he arrived,they had AH64's buzzing the route he was going to take,they basically flew over my house in Christchurch as they flew down Lincoln Rd and up Hoon Hay Rd.
Not the kind of thing ya see everyday :headbang:

Which side of the road did they fly along?

[anebv8]

Which side of the road did they fly along?


probably the middle...who's going to argue with one of those :laugh:

[jasonu]

My hand is up..when Bill Clinton was here years ago (some meeting of the Pacific Leaders) a few days before he arrived,they had AH64's buzzing the route he was going to take,they basically flew over my house in Christchurch as they flew down Lincoln Rd and up Hoon Hay Rd.
Not the kind of thing ya see everyday :headbang:

Every now and then one of those jumbo bus lifting helicopters flys over my house. The windows rattle.

[F5 Dave]

You guys all realise that just because you can appreciate a bike with race like handling, doesn't mean you have to hate anything without it...right?

Dave, your restoring a fucken stinger. It's gonna be slow and shit to ride. Still doesn't stop it being cool as fuck.

That superglide is cool in my book, I'd love to cruise round on it from time to time.
It'll be a shit load more technically advanced and at least handle like a motorcycle. Why artificially handicap a bike replica with stuoopid geometry?

[Drew]

It'll be a shit load more technically advanced and at least handle like a motorcycle. Why artificially handicap a bike replica with stuoopid geometry?

Stupid to you, sufficient for the riders needs. Why let it bother you?

[jellywrestler]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1004983025&permanent=0


this is a gsx1100 ET, a 1980, he's calling it a 1981 model appropriate number plate, he's blacklisted me on several accounts when i dare to question the year and ask for proof, if you want some fun folks sink into it....

[Crasherfromwayback]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1004983025&permanent=0


this is a gsx1100 ET, a 1980, he's calling it a 1981 .

That aside, I like those old girls! Really looking forward to rebuilding my Katana!

[nzspokes]

That aside, I like those old girls! Really looking forward to rebuilding my Katana!
Never ridden one. What makes people like them s much?

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[Katman]

What makes people like them s much?

Good taste.

[Owl]

What makes people like them s much?

:drool: After seeing a Katana 1100 on the move, I knew then I was going to ride motorcycles. Oh and I have ridden one.:D

[jellywrestler]

Never ridden one. What makes people like them s much?

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the owners were shaken as a baby as they are one of ugliest bikes to grace the earth?

[Owl]

as they are one of ugliest bikes to grace the earth?

They're not a Teapot:shit:

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1004983025&permanent=0


this is a gsx1100 ET, a 1980, he's calling it a 1981 model appropriate number plate, he's blacklisted me on several accounts when i dare to question the year and ask for proof, if you want some fun folks sink into it....

I used to own the 750 version. In racing red. It was a $3000 motorbike in ummmm 1984 ish?

[husaberg]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1004983025&permanent=0


this is a gsx1100 ET, a 1980, he's calling it a 1981 model appropriate number plate, he's blacklisted me on several accounts when i dare to question the year and ask for proof, if you want some fun folks sink into it....

Looks ike a E to me arround 80-81
A year either side is pretty irelevent as its when they are first registered.......What am i missing?

[Grumph]

this is a gsx1100 ET, a 1980, he's calling it a 1981 model appropriate number plate, he's blacklisted me on several accounts when i dare to question the year and ask for proof, if you want some fun folks sink into it....

You may be right. Pity it's got an aftermarket pipe - sagar ? - if it had the OE pipes it'd be worth the money asked.
And I'd like a look at the ownership history too - several in that colour scheme were raced in the SI in the day.

[Katman]

What am i missing?

Something between the ears.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Never ridden one. What makes people like them s much?



They're just torquey lazy old things that are surprisingly easy to ride.


the owners were shaken as a baby as they are one of ugliest bikes to grace the earth?

Eye of the beholder an all! Honda CX500 has my vote for that. Or poss the Bimota Mantra...

[Crasherfromwayback]

.What am i missing?

Male genitalia.

[husaberg]

Something between the ears.

That's hilarious coming from the guy that can't understand 3rd form maths...........
318343

[FJRider]

Male genitalia.

How does katman manage .. ?? <_<

[Katman]

That's hilarious coming from the guy that can't understand 3rd form maths...........

I got 93% for U.E. maths.

[husaberg]

I got 93% for U.E. maths.

It would be funny if it was true, or did you have a head injury afterwards, or it's far more likely just more made up shit...........
I eagerly await the proof........ but then again you don't answer questions do you.............

[wind_glider]

I bet you guys never owned the ultra rare Suzuki VFR800 :facepalm:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1007835944.htm

I'm just gonna leave these here

[AllanB]

I bet you guys never owned the ultra rare Suzuki VFR800 :facepalm:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1007835944.htm

I'm just gonna leave these here

Looks like a good one too. Low kms - nice pipe, clean. Lot of bike for the $


Reckon if it was marketed as a HONDA it would be worth even more as we all know Hondas are superior to Suzukis.

[puddytat]

that's a good score for that price I reckon.....tempting.

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1008328345.htm

This guy sounds like a total dickhead.

I'm fine with him putting on 2004 fairings on a 1999 bike... partially only with everything else other than front fairings and dashboard being original.

But...
1. Cracked plastic/fairings held by duct tape.
2. Broken choke - and states this isn't a problem.
3. Whiney 2nd gear - blames this on Suzuki.
4. Get this "No test rides, no exceptions"
5. However! "Sold in "as is" condition. I represent my items honestly to the best of my ability, but they are second-hand items and I don't know everything."

You can't test ride a bike that has cracked fairings, broken choke, questionable transmission, and the seller is not holding any responsibility of any of the above once your money is in his pocket.

Get fucked mate I'm good you can keep your shitty bike :motu:

[SVboy]

Looks like a good one too. Low kms - nice pipe, clean. Lot of bike for the $


Reckon if it was marketed as a HONDA it would be worth even more as we all know Hondas are superior to Suzukis.

Not to mention more reliable and better looking than ducatis..........

[jellywrestler]

I bet you guys never owned the ultra rare Suzuki VFR800 :facepalm:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1007835944.htm

I'm just gonna leave these here

more likely they're selling more than one bike through the same add.....

[Crasherfromwayback]

Cool bike an all, but nah...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-CR-/111863121938?ssPageName=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT

[Ocean1]

Cool bike an all, but nah...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-CR-/111863121938?ssPageName=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT

Yes, a game-changer of it's day. Love to own one but I'd have to race it, or try :sweatdrop and it's a bloody expensive toy.

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1008287877.htm


Ooooh errr missus LOOK at those pipes.

Anyone know anything about this bike? Because I fucking love it.

[husaberg]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1008287877.htm


Ooooh errr missus LOOK at those pipes.

Anyone know anything about this bike? Because I fucking love it.

no idea about that particular bike but google Mike Costins
https://www.facebook.com/Costin-Motorcycle-Engineering-124493320897440/
http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/amazing-yamaha-yzr500-gp-replica-sale/
https://twitter.com/costinbikes
http://raresportbikesforsale.com/best-replica-yet-mick-costin-yamaha-rz500yzr500-marlboro-replica/

[AllanB]

Cool bike an all, but nah...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-CR-/111863121938?ssPageName=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT

A interesting advert - all the talk of no expense spared and it being all original and tidy when he found it, but K&N air filter (not original) replaced front rim (why if it was all so good when found) and my favorite 'I carefully honed the cylinder to a mirror finish prior to re-assembly' hmmm a mirror finish - those rings will never bed in then!


Still I am being picky - but for $24k would you not be?

[AllanB]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1008287877.htm


Ooooh errr missus LOOK at those pipes.

Anyone know anything about this bike? Because I fucking love it.

Pipes must have been painted or coated after welding as the completed images hide all the welds.

[pritch]

[QUOTE=Crasherfromwayback;1130933936]Cool bike an all, but nah...

Yeah I like the bike but not the nearly $25,000 plus freight plus GST plus plus plus...

[F5 Dave]

RZ500; Yeah they've been HPC coated, probably against the advice of his tuner. 130 is fairly extreme work required, why would you risk not dyno tuning it?

Oh OK I'll have it

[Mike.Gayner]

I've got a saved search for one of these, but this guy is out of his mind with his price.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1009274434

They're USD$134 from the States, plus shipping, or about $250 from a dealer.

edit: Yeah he's crazy, also selling this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/sports-memorabilia/motor-racing/other/auction-1009276812.htm

[BMWST?]

Looks ike a E to me arround 80-81
A year either side is pretty irelevent as its when they are first registered.......What am i missing?
the rego date is not the year of manufacture.the year of manufacture is the most important information not when it was wheeled of the showroom floor.You could have a gsx1100 that sat on a showrrom floor for years,it doesnt automatically turn into the next model

[husaberg]

the rego date is not the year of manufacture.the year of manufacture is the most important information not when it was wheeled of the showroom floor.You could have a gsx1100 that sat on a showrrom floor for years,it doesnt automatically turn into the next model

Yeah totally I understand that, but on the rego they normally give the year its first sold.
For instance I once had a 1968 Ford Anglia it said so on the papers. I sincerely doubt it was made in 1968.

[FJRider]

Yeah totally I understand that, but on the rego they normally give the year its first sold.
For instance I once had a 1968 Ford Anglia it said so on the papers. I sincerely doubt it was made in 1968.

If a vintage vehicle is restored to road legal condition from a wreck ... is the rego listed as the year it was made legal or the year it was built ... ???

[husaberg]

If a vintage vehicle is restored to road legal condition from a wreck ... is the rego listed as the year it was made legal or the year it was built ... ???

Only that is not what we were discussing.
I have been through that process, it wasn't easy, it needed a JP to sign it off, as it had no original ownership papers.
It was given an appropriate year of manufacturer based on its engine and frame numbers. These were both verified and checked off against a classic register run by a third party.
It was then sadly given a new rego number. A huge modern ugly plate, even though we knew the old plate number. As the original was still attached to the mudguard front guard.

[TLDV8]

Yeah totally I understand that, but on the rego they normally give the year its first sold.
For instance I once had a 1968 Ford Anglia it said so on the papers. I sincerely doubt it was made in 1968.

But it could have been based on new production for the 1968 year starting in late 1967 to the same time in late 1968.
Little different to Suzuki, if the stamped VIN date was in the period Oct 2015 to Sep 2016 it would deemed as a 2015 model right up to the last day of Sep and if sold after that date even as new would be a run out model and would say so on the ownership papers.
British bikes were the same (build starting end of August-iirc) my 74 Commando has VIN DEC 73, my 71 Commando VIN MAR 71.
That is one catch with buying a new bike, you might buy it in 2016 but if the VIN date is the 9th month 2015 or earlier will mean the papers will most likely say 2015 model but the dealer will not tell you that.
A good reason to look carefully at the VIN plate and buy early in the new build year.

[TLDV8]

I managed to find a good (excellent) camshaft for a Moto Guzzi Eldorado before Christmas and it took a long time.
Typically once you find one plenty come up for sale and at a great price.
This optimistic seller has three.
I'm sure those lobes and journal surfaces will buff out.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Moto-Guzzi-Cam-Shaft-Eldorado-Ambassador-As-Is-barn-Find-1970s-/391354898491?hash=item5b1e91d83b:g:jHsAAOSwX~dWh5J U

[Grumph]

I managed to find a good (excellent) camshaft for a Moto Guzzi Eldorado before Christmas and it took a long time.
Typically once you find one plenty come up for sale and at a great price.
This optimistic seller has three.
I'm sure those lobes and journal surfaces will buff out.


Good price for a usable core suitable for a regrind. If you're building an early Guzzi race motor, finding a usable cam with a good gear on it at that price is a bonus....

[Erelyes]

I managed to find a good (excellent) camshaft for a Moto Guzzi Eldorado before Christmas and it took a long time.
Typically once you find one plenty come up for sale and at a great price.
This optimistic seller has three.
I'm sure those lobes and journal surfaces will buff out.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Moto-Guzzi-Cam-Shaft-Eldorado-Ambassador-As-Is-barn-Find-1970s-/391354898491?hash=item5b1e91d83b:g:jHsAAOSwX~dWh5J U

Since when is 70's 'vintage'?

[Drew]

Since when is 70's 'vintage'?

40 years old is pretty fucken vintage.

[Erelyes]

40 years old is pretty fucken vintage.

1920s and 1930s are fucken vintage. 1970s is just classic.

[jellywrestler]

1920s and 1930s are fucken vintage. 1970s is just classic.

up till 1918 is veteran, 1930 vintage, it's the time when things changed a lot, up till the end of 18 no-one in the automotive world was moving far forward, it was wartime and they were doing volume, any development really was going into military shit, ditto for 1930, it was the depression and things weren't moving just surviving.
at least that's how the automotive world veiws it, the then prewar and postwar.....

[Grumph]

up till 1918 is veteran, 1930 vintage, it's the time when things changed a lot, up till the end of 18 no-one in the automotive world was moving far forward, it was wartime and they were doing volume, any development really was going into military shit, ditto for 1930, it was the depression and things weren't moving just surviving.
at least that's how the automotive world veiws it, the then prewar and postwar.....

Anything their local shop won't work on, the yanks call Vintage....And yes, that ad was English so he should have known better.

[Duncan74]

1920s and 1930s are fucken vintage. 1970s is just classic.

TradeMe uses different definitions.

If is generally lookng battered then it's 'used' and so is to be listed with a starting price of 10% less than the current best new price.
If it's got rust or the chrome is bubling then it's 'retro' and so is worth 20-40% more than RRP of equivalent
If 'retro' and still actually usable (ie not broken beyond all repair) then it's 'rare' AND 'retro' and so is to be listed with a start price of double top of the range new list price.
If complete POS where it's all degraded to the point that you really can't tell what it originlly was, then it's 'collectable' and you can put as many 0s on the stating price and reserve as you can be arsed to type.

[jasonu]

, it needed a JP to sign it off,.

You cunts really are in the dark ages!!!

[husaberg]

You cunts really are in the dark ages!!!

Well there are few here that believe in Unicorns............
Are you guys over there still voting for Donald H̶a̶i̶r̶p̶i̶e̶c̶e̶Trump?
Funny enough you still have sheriffs..........

[Grumph]

You cunts really are in the dark ages!!!

I see the Pacific Northwest is catching up to us. Group of local "patriots' have taken over a wildlife sanctuary...I looked to see if there were any Maori amongst them....


Well there are few here that believe in Unicorns............

I've always assumed they lived in South Westland with the Moose and the Moa.....

[husaberg]

I see the Pacific Northwest is catching up to us. Group of local "patriots' have taken over a wildlife sanctuary...I looked to see if there were any Maori amongst them....

I've always assumed they lived in South Westland with the Moose and the Moa.....

Ya missed the Cougar and the green party voter

[russd7]

Yes, a game-changer of it's day. Love to own one but I'd have to race it, or try :sweatdrop and it's a bloody expensive toy.
funny you should say race, one o them took me through a barberry hedge then tossed me on the ground, still have the screws in me arm and burn scar on the leg from the zorst. that was back in 81, course i wasn't wearing a helmet at the time and the only place i got any thorns was in my head

[jasonu]

I see the Pacific Northwest is catching up to us. Group of local "patriots' have taken over a wildlife sanctuary...I looked to see if there were any Maori amongst them....



I've always assumed they lived in South Westland with the Moose and the Moa.....

Well spotted that man. Not local patriots though, uninvited imports from Nevada.
http://www.ktvz.com/news/refuge-occupiers-settle-in-concerns-mount-in-burns/37249044
It has the potential to become another Waco or Ruby Ridge. If you are interested in the history of the 'militia' google 'Cliven Bundy' or 'Ammon Bundy' from Nevada.
Burns is about 130 miles west of me. It is a po dunk miserable shithole you go through to get to Idaho and as far as I am concerned they can have it.

[jasonu]

Are you guys over there still voting for Donald H̶a̶i̶r̶p̶i̶e̶c̶e̶Trump?
.......

Who do you suggest I should vote for?:Offtopic:

[pritch]

Well spotted that man. Not local patriots though, uninvited imports from Nevada.
http://www.ktvz.com/news/refuge-occupiers-settle-in-concerns-mount-in-burns/37249044
It has the potential to become another Waco or Ruby Ridge. If you are interested in the history of the 'militia' google 'Cliven Bundy' or 'Ammon Bundy' from Nevada.
Burns is about 130 miles west of me. It is a po dunk miserable shithole you go through to get to Idaho and as far as I am concerned they can have it.

I was wondering what you were doing up at this hour then noticed your address. Bundy and his sympathisers are biggoted idiots but there is a certain potential for them to be dangerous idiots. The Police response to these nutters is in marked contrast to the various LE responses at Ferguson and other BLM demos. Mind you these dudes are armed to the teeth so...

It'll be OK the FBI will take charge. :killingme

[nudemetalz]

Yup, I'd vote for Al Bundy :)

[HenryDorsetCase]

Who do you suggest I should vote for?:Offtopic:

Bernie Sanders. duh.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I was wondering what you were doing up at this hour then noticed your address. Bundy and his sympathisers are biggoted idiots but there is a certain potential for them to be dangerous idiots. The Police response to these nutters is in marked contrast to the various LE responses at Ferguson and other BLM demos. Mind you these dudes are armed to the teeth so...

It'll be OK the FBI will take charge. :killingme

Fucking hell, if they'd been Ay- Rabs or blacks they (Federal, state, local, CIA you name it) would have used a tactical nuclear strike by now.

[Katman]

Well spotted that man. Not local patriots though, uninvited imports from Nevada.
http://www.ktvz.com/news/refuge-occupiers-settle-in-concerns-mount-in-burns/37249044
It has the potential to become another Waco or Ruby Ridge. If you are interested in the history of the 'militia' google 'Cliven Bundy' or 'Ammon Bundy' from Nevada.
Burns is about 130 miles west of me. It is a po dunk miserable shithole you go through to get to Idaho and as far as I am concerned they can have it.

Well you know what they say - one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter.

[jasonu]

Bernie Sanders. duh.

Didn't he co write Seinfield...
318582


Some (possibly one sided) background on the Hammonds.
http://theconservativetreehouse.com/2016/01/03/full-story-on-whats-going-on-in-oregon-militia-take-over-malheur-national-wildlife-refuge-in-protest-to-hammond-family-persecution/

[awa355]

Who do you suggest I should vote for?:Offtopic:

There's gotta be some nohoper drongo to pick from on the campaign trail isn't there? :nya::nya:

OOP's , have covered them already.

Now, back to the serious business of exposing shoddy examples of dressed up lemons.

[short shins]

Really?

a 60k award winning show bike and the seller can't be arsed to to take some decent pics of the bike.

Good luck


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1012911515.htm

[RDJ]

Really?

a 60k award winning show bike and the seller can't be arsed to to take some decent pics of the bike.

Good luck


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1012911515.htm

Is a Norton of that age - even one professionally rebuilt - worth up to 60k these days...? yikes.

[short shins]

Is a Norton of that age - even one professionally rebuilt - worth up to 60k these days...? yikes.

For some reason Nortons have always been out of my price range (compared to other bikes of the same age and place of origin) and it seems that trend is set to continue.

Is it worth 60k? as always there will be someone with spare cash who will pay what they want to get what they want

[HenryDorsetCase]

For some reason Nortons have always been out of my price range (compared to other bikes of the same age and place of origin) and it seems that trend is set to continue.

Is it worth 60k? as always there will be someone with spare cash who will pay what they want to get what they want

It might have COST $60k, but unless it has some epic provenance (ridden by Mike Hailwood to an IoM victory) or something I would think the maximum you would get for one of those would be $15 - $20k. they seem to range on tardme from $9k to about $15k. A brand new one (yes Virginia, Norton is back in business) with all the fruit is `$45kish.

My personal favourite is the drum brake 69 Commando 750. In white. you can fit later bits to make them reliable: electronic ignition, isolastics and the superblend main bearings..... there is a heap of resources online for them too.

[husaberg]

It might have COST $60k, but unless it has some epic provenance (ridden by Mike Hailwood to an IoM victory) or something I would think the maximum you would get for one of those would be $15 - $20k. they seem to range on tardme from $9k to about $15k. A brand new one (yes Virginia, Norton is back in business) with all the fruit is `$45kish.

My personal favourite is the drum brake 69 Commando 750. In white. you can fit later bits to make them reliable: electronic ignition, isolastics and the superblend main bearings..... there is a heap of resources online for them too.

To put that Comando into context.

http://www.gizmag.com/go/6445/

[F5 Dave]

Yeah its crazy how lazy/stupid people are esp asking for that sort of coin. Oh it was too much effort to push it outside. I'd have to move a bike out of the way. I'll just lean over this. . .

And do you really have a Hodaka?

[short shins]

Yeah its crazy how lazy/stupid people are esp asking for that sort of coin. Oh it was too much effort to push it outside. I'd have to move a bike out of the way. I'll just lean over this. . .

And do you really have a Hodaka?

The seller obviously thinks that the fact it was rebuilt by a drag racing speedway rider is enough.

Sadly I do not, I do have a Combat Wombat T shirt.
I chose the most likley bike that most (not all obviously) of the posters on this forum have probably never heard of or even seen :msn-wink:

[WristTwister]

the prices in the US for similar Norton bikes - even 750s - are priced at about US$11,000.

Maybe it's a case of the NZ owner spending lots of time and money on it and expecting a return?

http://motorcycles.oodle.com/norton/for-sale/

[Cheesy]

For 60k you could put a pretty good one together, Steve Maney cases and drive, one piece crank, Carrillo rods, TT industries gearbox Fullauto head..... You could probably get one of the Dreer 880 sprint specials for les than that as well

[Owl]

The seller obviously thinks that the fact it was rebuilt by a drag racing speedway rider is enough.

Would've thought Baz Fox was better known for his strip club and MC affiliation?

[OddDuck]

Really?

a 60k award winning show bike and the seller can't be arsed to to take some decent pics of the bike.

Good luck


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1012911515.htm

Nah. It's the missus putting the hard word on him and him making sure his pride and joy doesn't leave home!

Well done that man.

[F5 Dave]

We were a bit short of new fodder;

What's this? Some Chinese shitter. How much?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1013022905.htm

[F5 Dave]

3k for this thing?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1011148253.htm

[F5 Dave]

Well at least he isn't asking 60k. Think I can see an xj there in the background.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1009369964.htm

[F5 Dave]

Like shooting fish in a barrel today. Look at this abomination. Oh look there's the yellow battery, cool.http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1011516279.htm

[F5 Dave]

This seems a lot for a race bike, esp with no list of championships, and one with a very liberal interpretation of the rules.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1009256729.htm

[nudemetalz]

Are these worth this much? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1006704584.htm
I know it's had a bit of a restore,...but,..

[awa355]

Well at least he isn't asking 60k. Think I can see an xj there in the background.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1009369964.htm

He may as well pull the photo, it shows nothing. Seems like he has nothing more than a pile of worn scrap.

[HenryDorsetCase]

This seems a lot for a race bike, esp with no list of championships, and one with a very liberal interpretation of the rules.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1009256729.htm

Him and the man with the most expensive Norton in the world should have a chat.

[yevjenko]

We were a bit short of new fodder;

What's this? Some Chinese shitter. How much?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1013022905.htm
since when did putting new tyres on become a mod?

[malcy25]

Really?

a 60k award winning show bike and the seller can't be arsed to to take some decent pics of the bike.

Good luck


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1012911515.htm

Lol, me thinks he's way over. Well, that's my opinion anyway knowing what I've sold TZ750 Yamaha's for in that price range .......both which had some pretty interesting validated history.

[malcy25]

Him and the man with the most expensive Norton in the world should have a chat.

HDC:

Might be a first on here, but I'll come to the defence of the seller on this one! I know the owner and the bike. Both are Kosha and for the HP and set up, the bike is easily worth that should you have the desire to assemble one - you'd be hard placed to come in 10k above it I reckon by the time you spend the money in all the right places to make it fast AND reliable. This is also a seriously well engineered motorcycle, no dodgy fabrications. he also has 30 years exp with 4 stroke Kawasaki's and running meth. The owner has a full machine shop and the skill. if I was going open class postie racing and not worried about brand, it would be a good option.

Eligibility for Posties is okay. the ZRX1100 swing arm is the spitting image of the original Z1000J S1 Eddie Lawson AMA bike swing arm http://www.rastec.nl/uploaded_files/z1000s1.jpg. Disc rules were modded a couple of years back to allow some floaters. Fork Yokes are not rule covered. Fork internals are open and the forks in question have been set up to replicate some from the period - just can't remember which right now. CR's are a period carb.

[HenryDorsetCase]

HDC:

Might be a first on here, but I'll come to the defence of the seller on this one! I know the owner and the bike. Both are Kosha and for the HP and set up, the bike is easily worth that should you have the desire to assemble one - you'd be hard placed to come in 10k above it I reckon by the time you spend the money in all the right places to make it fast AND reliable. This is also a seriously well engineered motorcycle, no dodgy fabrications. he also has 30 years exp with 4 stroke Kawasaki's and running meth. The owner has a full machine shop and the skill. if I was going open class postie racing and not worried about brand, it would be a good option.

Eligibility for Posties is okay. the ZRX1100 swing arm is the spitting image of the original Z1000J S1 Eddie Lawson AMA bike swing arm http://www.rastec.nl/uploaded_files/z1000s1.jpg. Disc rules were modded a couple of years back to allow some floaters. Fork Yokes are not rule covered. Fork internals are open and the forks in question have been set up to replicate some from the period - just can't remember which right now. CR's are a period carb.

now I feel bad. :(

I do like the Z1000 a lot more than that $60k Norton.

I like this Norton WAY Better

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1007127997.htm

[RDJ]

HDC:

Might be a first on here, but I'll come to the defence of the seller on this one! I know the owner and the bike. Both are Kosha and for the HP and set up, the bike is easily worth that should you have the desire to assemble one - you'd be hard placed to come in 10k above it I reckon by the time you spend the money in all the right places to make it fast AND reliable. This is also a seriously well engineered motorcycle, no dodgy fabrications. he also has 30 years exp with 4 stroke Kawasaki's and running meth. The owner has a full machine shop and the skill. if I was going open class postie racing and not worried about brand, it would be a good option.

Eligibility for Posties is okay. the ZRX1100 swing arm is the spitting image of the original Z1000J S1 Eddie Lawson AMA bike swing arm http://www.rastec.nl/uploaded_files/z1000s1.jpg. Disc rules were modded a couple of years back to allow some floaters. Fork Yokes are not rule covered. Fork internals are open and the forks in question have been set up to replicate some from the period - just can't remember which right now. CR's are a period carb.

Thank you for chiming in, that's the sort of really useful information which, if I was in the market for that sort of bike, I would really appreciate knowing.

It remains a very nice bike, but is gonna need somebody with the right bank account!

[F5 Dave]

Are these worth this much? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1006704584.htm
I know it's had a bit of a restore,...but,..
No they are not. Never were, never will be. Very adequate commuter.

In the Cruiser section. What is it with people?

[F5 Dave]

HDC:

Might be a first on here, but I'll come to the defence of the seller on this one! I know the owner and the bike. Both are Kosha and for the HP and set up, the bike is easily worth that should you have the desire to assemble one - you'd be hard placed to come in 10k above it I reckon by the time you spend the money in all the right places to make it fast AND reliable. This is also a seriously well engineered motorcycle, no dodgy fabrications. he also has 30 years exp with 4 stroke Kawasaki's and running meth. The owner has a full machine shop and the skill. if I was going open class postie racing and not worried about brand, it would be a good option.

Eligibility for Posties is okay. the ZRX1100 swing arm is the spitting image of the original Z1000J S1 Eddie Lawson AMA bike swing arm http://www.rastec.nl/uploaded_files/z1000s1.jpg. Disc rules were modded a couple of years back to allow some floaters. Fork Yokes are not rule covered. Fork internals are open and the forks in question have been set up to replicate some from the period - just can't remember which right now. CR's are a period carb.

Badly placed comma makes it look like a braced zrx frame. Gee they have opened the rules since I last looked. Race bikes never make what they cost to build, unless some moneybags thinks they can buy a championship.

[Grumph]

HDC:

Might be a first on here, but I'll come to the defence of the seller on this one! I know the owner and the bike. Both are Kosha and for the HP and set up, the bike is easily worth that should you have the desire to assemble one - you'd be hard placed to come in 10k above it I reckon by the time you spend the money in all the right places to make it fast AND reliable. This is also a seriously well engineered motorcycle, no dodgy fabrications. he also has 30 years exp with 4 stroke Kawasaki's and running meth. The owner has a full machine shop and the skill. if I was going open class postie racing and not worried about brand, it would be a good option.

Eligibility for Posties is okay. the ZRX1100 swing arm is the spitting image of the original Z1000J S1 Eddie Lawson AMA bike swing arm http://www.rastec.nl/uploaded_files/z1000s1.jpg. Disc rules were modded a couple of years back to allow some floaters. Fork Yokes are not rule covered. Fork internals are open and the forks in question have been set up to replicate some from the period - just can't remember which right now. CR's are a period carb.

Agree - I met the owner and looked at this bike at a Burt. Pricing is pretty good I'd have thought. Sorry he's selling - if the scene was better oop north he may not have....

[malcy25]

now I feel bad. :(

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1007127997.htm

Don't! One of the few times I could comment with some knowledge having built or rebuilt a few postie racers, and it's a common misconception that the bikes can be built cheap (well they can but you get what you pay for!). Like all things, speed and reliability all cost big, even with these things. At times I've had to spend $10-20k on refurbishment, on a pre-existing bike with most of the stuff required already insitu....

[RDJ]

and the take away from this thread is, you get what you pay for. +100.

[jasonu]

http://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/5402894562.html

About $5000 over priced.

[F5 Dave]

You'd think for that sort of money they'd have ordered a repro sticker set.

[Scubbo]

whats the significance of that bike he's selling?

[F5 Dave]

Do you have that internet thing?

[Scubbo]

can't find the information on why they are desirable only stats and year by year breakdowns not a layman's "it was amazing at the time be cause it could do..." kind of thing --- I was born after their hayday by the looks so it's why I asked...

[jasonu]

can't find the information on why they are desirable only stats and year by year breakdowns not a layman's "it was amazing at the time be cause it could do..." kind of thing --- I was born after their hayday by the looks so it's why I asked...

The 1981 Maico 490 mega2 was about the best open class mx bike (a lot of) your money could buy. They also produced (I think) 4 760cc versions. The 1982 single shock version had a lot of issues with the rear shock set up and pretty much drove the company into the dirt. There have since been various Maicos produced, some good and some not so good.
The one for sale is the GS endure version. It looks at best in rough condition, dented pipe and not even the more desireable and sought after reed vlve motor. By far not as desirable as the Mega2.

My 1981 Mega2 490 which I have long since sold. I'd love to have another....one day Roger Fitch...
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[Crasherfromwayback]

The 1981 Maico 490 mega2 was about the best open class mx bike (a lot of) your money could buy. They also produced (I think) 4 760cc versions. The 1982 single shock version had a lot of issues with the rear shock set up and pretty much drove the company into the dirt. There have since been various Maicos produced, some good and some not so good.
The one for sale is the GS endure version. It looks at best in rough condition, dented pipe and not even the more desireable and sought after reed vlve motor. By far not as desirable as the Mega2.

My 1981 Mega2 490 which I have long since sold. I'd love to have another....one day Roger Fitch...
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Yeah I've always lusted after one, but the left side kickstart sucks serious arse.

[Drew]

Yeah I've always lusted after one, but the left side kickstart sucks serious arse.

Generally, or because of yer hoof? Never bothered me on the Titan.

[J.A.W.]

Yeah I've always lusted after one, but the left side kickstart sucks serious arse.


I had the opportunity to have a go on one.. but the legend lived up to its 'difficult' rep, & it just wouldn't bloody well make spark..what a bastard..

@ Scrubbo, if you aint had a real go on a big cube hard tuned competition 2T, treat yourself, & do it..

& your DR will never feel the same.. it'll seem pissy, more like the wee 'Thumpstar'..

[jasonu]

Yeah I've always lusted after one, but the left side kickstart sucks serious arse.

Na mate, once you learn the knack (and ditch the Bing for a Mikuni) it's a piece of piss as long as you commit 100%. Anything less and it can and will launch you and it fucking hurts.

[husaberg]

Generally, or because of yer hoof? Never bothered me on the Titan.

Big singles are a lot harder to start than twins the same size (as all the pistons are on TDC at the same time :) )
You can of course, try and rabbit kick them like a 125 or 250,occasionally this will work, but be prepared to have it kick back at you, like a sledge hammer, when it misfires.
You need to move them to TDC, then return the lever to the top, Then an and only ten give it a decent kick.
My berg is left foot, its left kick is a prick compared to a right kick, even with its two decompessors.
That said (although awkward left kick) it is about 1/2 as easy again to kick over compared to a CR500.
A lot of the older big 2 stokes used to have decomps fitted, you can even still buy kits for the CR500.

[J.A.W.]

That said it is about 1/2 as easy to kick over than a CR500 is.
A lot of the older big 2 stokes used to have decomps fitted, you can even still buy kits for the CR500.

Did you actually mean that a CR 500 is twice as easy to boot into life as a Husaberg.. I'd say moreso, when hot/picked up flooded..

& you can still buy a new CR 500 stateside .. & they're fitted into the current 4T MX Honda chassis..

[jasonu]

You can of course, try and rabbit kick them like a 125 or 250,.

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[F5 Dave]

Ahh, I learnt to ride on one of these my sister owned.

Do I feel nostalgic? - Not for this rattle can restored and not at that price.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1012045303.htm

[Cheesy]

Big singles are a lot harder to start than twins the same size (as all the pistons are on TDC at the same time :) )
You can of course, try and rabbit kick them like a 125 or 250,occasionally this will work, but be prepared to have it kick back at you like a sledge hammer when it misfires.
You need to move them to TDC, then return the lever to the top, Then an and only ten give it a decent kick.
My berg is left foot, its left kick is a prick compared to a right kick, even with its two decompessors.
That said (although awkward left kick) it is about 1/2 as easy again to kick over compared to a CR500.
A lot of the older big 2 stokes used to have decomps fitted, you can even still buy kits for the CR500.

What generation is your Berg? I find mine way easier to start than any old XR600 or similar, mines missing the auto decompressor in the cam as well (not that I ever used that one). You can even start them with your hand once they are warm.

This seems a bit pricey, what do the new US ones go for?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1016885005.htm

[awa355]

Ahh, I learnt to ride on one of these my sister owned.

Do I feel nostalgic? - Not for this rattle can restored and not at that price.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1012045303.htm

Worth about $1000, to me. Why the narrow photos? Some sellers make no effort to show details.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Generally, or because of yer hoof? Never bothered me on the Titan.


Na mate, once you learn the knack (and ditch the Bing for a Mikuni) it's a piece of piss as long as you commit 100%. Anything less and it can and will launch you and it fucking hurts.

Generally. My fucked ankle is the right one. But kicking a 500cc two stoke is no sweat when you know what you're doing...but on the left side? Unco as! I had a CR480 as a kid with a left kicker. Pain in the fucking ass. Titan you're only kicking over 2 250's though.

[husaberg]

What generation is your Berg? I find mine way easier to start than any old XR600 or similar, mines missing the auto decompressor in the cam as well (not that I ever used that one). You can even start them with your hand once they are warm.
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Its one the Last of the real Bergs 501, it kicks over easy (as you say) it's just the left kick I find awkward. For me your boot always seems to slip off the kick starter at the wrong time.
They also seem to have created the worlds slipperiest kick starter.
If it was as hard to kick over as a CR500 is, I doubt it would ever get used at all.
Taffy recommends removing one of the Berg de- compressors from memory, he claims its easier to start without it.


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Yeah that’s the running joke, when some muppet asks if they can ride it.
I used to say sure, of course............ as long as you can start it.
Then sit back and watch, smiing as there leg got sorer and the sweat poured off them, until that inevitable kickback or two finished off all their enthusiasm for having a go on a CR500.
You then walk over, kick it over with the throttle open wide (to clear the cylinder) bring it to TDC and start the bike with one decent kick, two if you were unlucky.:lol:

[Crasherfromwayback]

This seems a bit pricey, what do the new US ones go for?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1016885005.htm

Fucking kidding themselves.

[HenryDorsetCase]

there was a road registered motarded CR500 on tardme a year or so back. which would have been fun.

as to that you can ride it if you can start it thing, I had that from a guy with an XT500 which I started fine. I then turned it off after my ride and couldnt get it going again. LOLOL

[J.A.W.]

This seems a bit pricey, what do the new US ones go for?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1016885005.htm


See here, Service Honda USA..

https://www.servicehonda.com/2010-models48/honda34/2012-500af

[F5 Dave]

Worth about $1000, to me. Why the narrow photos? Some sellers make no effort to show details.
The 2nd photo I wasn't even sure what it was of.

[awa355]

Why ???????? Make it, buy it, ride it, be seen on it.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1016486671.htm

[Drew]

Why ???????? Make it, buy it, ride it, be seen on it.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1016486671.htm

Why not. The builder had a picture of what he wanted to ride in mind, and set to work.

The price is right for a GN with live plates, and anyone wanting to build a chopper has something to start at.

It'll be slow and poo to ride, but could be done well to look cool...if you think Peter Fonda looked cool in Easy rider.

[Laava]

Why ???????? Make it, buy it, ride it, be seen on it.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1016486671.htm

Looks to me like the frame is just too small for that style of chopper and rather than being able to stretch the legs out to the pegs, it will be a bit cramped like.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Why not. The builder had a picture of what he wanted to ride in mind, and set to work.

The price is right for a GN with live plates, and anyone wanting to build a chopper has something to start at.

It'll be slow and poo to ride, but could be done well to look cool...if you think Peter Fonda looked cool in Easy rider.
The billy bike was cool. My favourite EASY RIDERS story has t do with the purple leathers Fonda is wearing being custom dyed and him sweating so much in them that his legs and his junk were dyed purple. Stupid film with some cool bits IMO

[Katman]

The price is right for a GN with live plates, and anyone wanting to build a chopper has something to start at.


The plate may well be live but the frame would definitely require certifying to ever have it legally on the road.

[pritch]

Stupid film with some cool bits IMO

One of the biggest cinematic disappointments ever. The dialogue in the ads sounded cool. It turned out though that the ads comprised almost the entire dialogue of the movie.

Still, it was a movie featurng bikes.

Check out Freebird (2008), much better.

Meanwhile back on topic...

[Drew]

The plate may well be live but the frame would definitely require certifying to ever have it legally on the road.

It should do, but VTNZ wouldn't look twice in reality.

[F5 Dave]

Why ???????? Make it, buy it, ride it, be seen on it.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1016486671.htm

Well he says you can ask questions. It is ridiculous.

[husaberg]

Well he says you can ask questions. It is ridiculous.

What the heck is the duct tape on the rear tire for?, is what i'd be asking him............

[RDJ]

What the heck is the duct tape on the rear tire for?, is what i'd be asking him............

"silence is golden but duct tape is silver"

[husaberg]

"silence is golden but duct tape is silver"

He's obviously a Ichiban motors disciple as that bike looks BADASS:lol:
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Duct tape, turning no no no into mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm for 50 odd years..........

[RDJ]

It's been my consistent experience that (just about, excluding a Puch) every bike looks bad ass in the garage.

But then, I am old ;)

[F5 Dave]

Didn't see the tape. Or the wire spewing out of the headlight shell. Bet that stopped him in his tracks.

Fuck I hate GNs, but its a fair effort to make them look worse. He's succeeded.

[husaberg]

Didn't see the tape. Or the wire spewing out of the headlight shell. Bet that stopped him in his tracks.

Fuck I hate GNs, but its a fair effort to make them look worse. He's succeeded.

I went back for a another look it actually has MX handle bars so it part Supidmoto

[J.A.W.]

I went back for a another look it actually has MX handle bars so it part Supidmoto

"Another look" eh, s'pose you met his reserve then..

Those MX bars, & its a natural flat/grass tracker.. L.O.L...

[5150]

Well he says you can ask questions. It is ridiculous.

My question is: Would I want to be seen on this P.O.S. in public ??

[Drew]

The duct tape on the tyre is for lining up the rear guard.

It's not an optimistic seller. The price is realistic. You guys just seem to want everyone to ride what you like rather than what they like.

[Jin]

Why ???????? Make it, buy it, ride it, be seen on it.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1016486671.htm
If that poor bike could talk it would say "shoot me"

[OddDuck]

C'mon Drew. The seat height is going to be appropriate for someone 4"4', it's a certification nightmare, and it's obvious that it's a home hack job. Right down to rattlecan primer being used as the first and only finish on the frame. $800? Really? It's been so hacked that it'd be hard to sell it as a basket case for parts.

[Erelyes]

C'mon Drew. The seat height is going to be appropriate for someone 4"4', it's a certification nightmare, and it's obvious that it's a home hack job. Right down to rattlecan primer being used as the first and only finish on the frame. $800? Really? It's been so hacked that it'd be hard to sell it as a basket case for parts.

'Year: 1111'

What the actual fuck?

[Drew]

C'mon Drew. The seat height is going to be appropriate for someone 4"4', it's a certification nightmare, and it's obvious that it's a home hack job. Right down to rattlecan primer being used as the first and only finish on the frame. $800? Really? It's been so hacked that it'd be hard to sell it as a basket case for parts.It's still a live plate proper GN. I don't doubt he'll get the 800.

[husaberg]

The duct tape on the tyre is for lining up the rear guard.

It's not an optimistic seller. The price is realistic. You guys just seem to want everyone to ride what you like rather than what they like.
B'shit Drew I don't care if its a chopper, its still poorly done, did you have a look at the frame?
Gn's are not a bad bike, in fact a great learners bike, they are not my taste admittedly, Hes only succeeded in making a ok bike, a potential death trap.

[F5 Dave]

The duct tape on the tyre is for lining up the rear guard.

It's not an optimistic seller. The price is realistic. You guys just seem to want everyone to ride what you like rather than what they like.
Well Drew, clearly he doesn't like it enough to keep it.

[J.A.W.]

Well Drew, clearly he doesn't like it enough to keep it.

Dunno 'bout that.. we'll see if it sells..

Maybe its another case of the missus telling him to 'Get rid of that shit!' - so he's put it up at an 'optimistic' price..

[F5 Dave]

B'shit Drew I don't care if its a chopper, its still poorly done, did you have a look at the frame?
Gn's are not a bad bike, in fact a great learners bike, they are not my taste admittedly, Hes only succeeded in making a ok bike, a potential death trap.
Agree, but No they are a shit learner. In a past life teaching new riders we used to get maybe third to half the class showing up on new ones. They were hard to brake efficiently with long soft forks and silly bars. They were also hard to get around cones etc.

I gave a young lass a ride on my CBX550, two ccts of the carpark (20 seconds) and she went straight through an obstacle course that had alluded her for several attempts wobbling and under steering on her GN.
A CD250 was infinitely better and the later 250 VTR spardas even more so. Note how I'm praising Hondas here?

[EJK]

Jesus wept. Atleast he is not asking $3k for "customised" parts.

Sure it's ugly, but I'm gonna let this one slide.

[jasonu]

Maybe its another case of the missus telling him to 'Get rid of that shit!' - so he's put it up at an 'optimistic' price..

His missus has a great point...

[jasonu]

. Note how I'm praising Hondas here?

Poofter.......

[husaberg]

Agree, but No they are a shit learner. In a past life teaching new riders we used to get maybe third to half the class showing up on new ones. They were hard to brake efficiently with long soft forks and silly bars. They were also hard to get around cones etc.

I gave a young lass a ride on my CBX550, two ccts of the carpark (20 seconds) and she went straight through an obstacle course that had alluded her for several attempts wobbling and under steering on her GN.
A CD250 was infinitely better and the later 250 VTR spardas even more so. Note how I'm praising Hondas here?

True an all bits, the old CB250RS was better than all of those though.
The Spadas a nice stylish wee commuter bike though.
They (the GN's)were fork dive city even with the drum front.
Best thing about those GN front wheels is that they can be used as a donor for making up wire wheel GSX1100's. (Same part as the Katana)
First bike I remember with a gear indicator.


Come to think about though it my 1954 James Captain has one and so does my 1954 FB Falcon. Plus all the old Albion boxes
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[J.A.W.]

True an all bits, the old CB250RS was better than all of those though.

First bike I remember with a gear indicator


Your're dreamin'.. those CB250RS/XR 250 mills were out of their depth as a road bike, hard 'n' hot high speed running would
have 'em boil off their puny sump's worth of oil & they'd shit themselves..

FYI, those horrible-styled GT Suzuki triples of the `70s had an illuminated dash gear position indicator..

& years earlier, Triumph unit 500's had a gear position indicator too, on top of their ( ooh racy) cassette type gearbox..

[F5 Dave]

My old GS550 had an indicator.

The CB-RS was quite good, but the CD, despite its utilitarian looks was a great little run around when I fixed one and rode it a few days. Same for the Spada but more so. I hated every minute aboard the GN my gf had.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Y

FYI, those horrible-styled GT Suzuki triples of the `70s had an illuminated dash gear position indicator..

& years earlier, Triumph unit 500's had a gear position indicator too, on top of their ( ooh racy) cassette type gearbox..


My old GS550 had an indicator.

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You're kidding yourselves if you dare think you know more than old mate.

[J.A.W.]

My old GS550 had an indicator...

Whaaa?

Only the one then?

What became of the blinkin' other 3?

Jeeze.. you must've been a bit rough on the poor ol' buzz-box.. L.O.L...

[F5 Dave]

Back to the thread.

This is in the Classic and Vintage section.

Its a 2014. Fail. Being obsolete doesn't make a classic.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1018650175.htm

[F5 Dave]

You've gotta be fruggin kiddin

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1019323873.htm

[jellywrestler]

First bike I remember with a gear indicator.


Come to think about though it my 1954 James Captain has one and so does my 1954 FB Falcon. Plus all the old Albion boxes[/ATTACH] my 1918 henderson has a gear indicator, tank shift with 1 2 and 3 stamped on the gate.

[Katman]

Best thing about those GN front wheels is that they can be used as a donor for making up wire wheel GSX1100's. (Same part as the Katana)


Except that the GN has always had an 18" front - unlike the 19" Katana front.

But hey, feel free to continue spouting shit.

[Drew]

Except that the GN has always had an 18" front - unlike the 19" Katana front.

But hey, feel free to continue spouting shit.
GN only has allowance for one disk too.

[Autech]

You've gotta be fruggin kiddin

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1019323873.htm

Ex poo poo bike eh? Not sure what one of those would be worth, looks hideous :eek5:

[jellywrestler]

Best thing about those GN front wheels is that they can be used as a donor for making up wire wheel GSX1100's. (Same part as the Katana)



Except that the GN has always had an 18" front - unlike the 19" Katana front.

But hey, feel free to continue spouting shit.

you need a lesson in comprehension, He states Donor for making up wire wheels, which does not mean it's a straight swap...

[Katman]

you need a lesson in comprehension, He states Donor for making up wire wheels, which does not mean it's a straight swap...

Nothing wrong with my comprehension Spyda.

An 18" rim sure ain't the same part as a 19" rim.

Perhaps you should brush up on your own comprehension.

(And actually, he states "donor for making up wire wheel GSX1100s" - not "Donor for making up wire wheels").

[Katman]

(And if anyone is actually interested, 1977 GS750 wheels make the best donors for a wire wheel Katana conversion).

[jellywrestler]

Nothing wrong with my comprehension Spyda.

An 18" rim sure ain't the same part as a 19" rim.

Perhaps you should brush up on your own comprehension.

(And actually, he states "donor for making up wire wheel GSX1100s" - not "Donor for making up wire wheels").

yip, donor for making up, rather than a straight swap but we all know husaberg lives rent free in your head......

[Katman]

yip, donor for making up, rather than a straight swap but we all know husaberg lives rent free in your head......

Well I'm still interested in just how you figure an 18" rim is the same part as a 19" rim.

[jellywrestler]

Well I'm still interested in just how you figure an 18" rim is the same part as a 19" rim.

when you make up something as he stated; you grab a collection of parts, hub spokes rim etc.

[Drew]

when you make up something as he stated; you grab a collection of parts, hub spokes rim etc.

What's he gonna do bro, buy two GN wheels to salvage a brake disk and secind hand set of bearings from each?

GS hub might be bigger than the GN one though, so spokes are possible I suppose.

[jasonu]

(And if anyone is actually interested, 1977 GS750 wheels make the best donors for a wire wheel Katana conversion).

I doubt anyone is even slightly interested in anything you have to say.

[Katman]

I doubt anyone is even slightly interested in anything you have to say.

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[Banditbandit]

Your're dreamin'.. those CB250RS/XR 250 mills were out of their depth as a road bike, hard 'n' hot high speed running would
have 'em boil off their puny sump's worth of oil & they'd shit themselves..



If you think a CB250RS is a road bike which should be capable of hot 'n' hard high speed running then you're the dreamer ...

As a city bike for commuting and something to learn on they were great ... better than a fucking GN road lice.

[husaberg]

Except that the GN has always had an 18" front - unlike the 19" Katana front.

But hey, feel free to continue spouting shit.


GN only has allowance for one disk too.


you need a lesson in comprehension, He states Donor for making up wire wheels, which does not mean it's a straight swap...

Correct Jelly a donor, I never said straight swap Katman maybe if you actually switched off your autotroll function and actually read what was written.............
Drew, the Gn (well at least the disk early ones were)has a cover that is popped off to allow for the second disk to be fitted.
The part number for the hub is exactly the same as the wire wheel Katana. Never looked at the disks but they are likely different anyway, again there is plenty of better disks available that are better than std late 70-early Suzuki 80s disks anyway.
Anyone who would make up a set of wheels would be expected to put on appropriate rims in sizes and widths they can actually get decent tires for.

[Katman]

The part number for the hub is exactly the same as the wire wheel Katana.

Have you got those part numbers handy?

[husaberg]

Have you got those part numbers handy?

Pretty sure you can look up a parts fiche just the same as I can...........
Difference is I can do it without the homo-erotic rep comments.<_<

[Katman]

Pretty sure you can look up a parts fiche just the same as I can...........


Well if it's only the hub you're using there's no shortage of suitable donors.

http://www.ronniesmailorder.com/oemparts/p/suzuki/54111-47001/hub

[husaberg]

Well if it's only the hub you're using there's no shortage of suitable donors.

http://www.ronniesmailorder.com/oemparts/p/suzuki/54111-47001/hub

Correct, but none are as cheap or as common as a GN250 is in NZ are they.
I see you now are now finally able to comprehend the word Donor.
http://www.ronniesmailorder.com/oemparts/p/suzuki/54111-47001/hub

[Katman]

Best thing about those GN front wheels is that they can be used as a donor for making up wire wheel GSX1100's. (Same part as the Katana)


Well if you'd used the word 'hub' instead of 'wheel' there wouldn't have been any confusion.

(Except we all know you're just back-tracking now).

[Tazz]

I doubt anyone is even slightly interested in anything you have to say.

:clap:


http://cdn.myhealthtips.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Easy-Home-Remedies-For-Minor-Burns.jpg

[RDJ]

I doubt anyone is even slightly interested in anything you have to say.

Thread Winner. Because, Reality.

[J.A.W.]

If you think a CB250RS is a road bike which should be capable of hot 'n' hard high speed running then you're the dreamer ...

As a city bike for commuting and something to learn on they were great ... better than a fucking GN road lice.


Well duh..

Of course any road bike ought to be capable of exactly that use..
..its contemporary sports rival Yamaha RD 250 LC certainly is..

GN is shit.. & so is the Honda..

[husaberg]

Well if you'd used the word 'hub' instead of 'wheel' there wouldn't have been any confusion.

(Except we all know you're just back-tracking now).

If that's what it takes to make you feel better about being wrong, think it. I am pretty sure everyone on KB knows your history of never admitting you are wrong, No one seriously expects you to grow up and change now anyway.
Feel free to brood on it for the rest of the week/month/year/decade.
You were obviously pretty upset as you even forgot to alter my username:whistle:

[J.A.W.]

If that's what it takes to make you feel better about being wrong, think it. I am pretty sure everyone on KB knows your history of never admitting you are wrong, No one seriously expects you to grow up and change now anyway.
Feel free to brood on it for the rest of the week/month/year/decade.


Pot/kettle/black much? L.O.L...

Husanotorious for ex post-facto editing of his posts ( including the item in contention here) slyly sans notation of editing..

[jasonu]

Well if you'd used the word 'hub' instead of 'wheel' there wouldn't have been any confusion.

(Except we all know you're just back-tracking now).

But you are the only one who is confused.

[Katman]

But you are the only one who is confused.

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[Jin]

another slow day on the dole today

[J.A.W.]

another slow day on the dole today

Then get a bloody job, ya bum..

[F5 Dave]

Don't make me look up trade me to get us back on topic.
But at least thanks to BB we can refer to GNs as road lice.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Pot/kettle/black much? L.O.L...

Husanotorious for ex post-facto editing of his posts ( including the item in contention here) slyly sans notation of editing..

Funny trait that. Post *facts*, get proven wrong, scuttle off to actually get real facts, then alter original post. True mark of the *man*.

[husaberg]

Don't make me look up trade me to get us back on topic.
But at least thanks to BB we can refer to GNs as road lice.

Two for the price of three
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-947310214.htm


Funny trait that. Post *facts*, get proven wrong, scuttle off to actually get real facts, then alter original post. True mark of the *man*.
You seem to forget why it is you are so pissed off with me ..........have you forgotten why.............:laugh:
Remember all this following me around started you were when I pointed out that Croz didn't race a RGV500 and that a H1R was a 500 GP bike.........
I generally ignore you Pete, but that takes the cake.

For the record the only thing I changed in that post was adding in the Villiers gear indicator stuff and a typo.
Amazing Considering all of this occurred about 10 hours before Katflap even quoted me...........
Katman is just miffed as he never knew the GN hub was the same. Not that he's ever going admit it of course.

Best thing about those GN front wheels is that they can be used as a donor for making up wire wheel GSX1100's. (Same part as the Katana)

[J.A.W.]

For the record the only thing I changed in that post was adding in the Villiers gear indicator stuff and a typo. Not that he's ever admit it of course.


"For the record" L.O.L...

That's some real rhino hide right there..

Just "admit it", husagot a 'tack record' of manipulating/materially altering/late editing his posts - without acknowledgment..

[Crasherfromwayback]

You seem to forget why it is you are so pissed off with me ..........have you forgotten why.............:laugh:
Remember all this following me around started you were when I pointed out that Croz didn't race a RGV500 and that a H1R was a 500 GP bike.........
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Hahahahaha...man...you're delusional as well as a fucking queer cunt. I think IF your memory serves you correctly, you'll recall that in fact, I knew only too well what a fucking H1R is (proved it in fact), and that the Crosby bit was a simple typo. You know...RGB vs RGV...but hey...maybe despite being around bikes and following racing for the last 40 fucking years I didn't know the diff in bikes/era's after all?

You cling on to that Virgin Boy. It's the best you've got.

[husaberg]

Hahahahaha...man...you're delusional as well as a fucking queer cunt. I think IF your memory serves you correctly, you'll recall that in fact, I knew only too well what a fucking H1R is (proved it in fact), and that the Crosby bit was a simple typo. You know...RGB vs RGV...but hey...maybe despite being around bikes and following racing for the last 40 fucking years I didn't know the diff in bikes/era's after all?

You cling on to that Virgin Boy. It's the best you've got.
Discussiuon about Croz

Which is a far cry from a 500, as is an H1R. All of the names I listed honed their craft and made their names on big four strokes.


Pete a H1R is a factory 500 GP bike.
Tis what Ginger used to race.

Depending on the year they looked like one of these.


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What an incredible coincidence! Not only did I remember/know what one was...I knew exactly how much fucking HP Kawasaki claimed in the day. 80 fucking HP knobface. So...I'll make it simple for you...to me (maybe not to you, but I don't give s shit waht you think), a poxy old 80hp wire wheeled drum braked H1R is nothing like a far more abvanced four cyl, liquid cooled disc braked RGV or similar. Just like a Manx Norton was nothing like one. But hey...they were the 500cc GP bike of the time you know!!! So fucking what??? They're NOTHING LIKE AN RGV500. As I also said...apart from being a 500cc two stroke...they share nothing. Do you get it you thick bastard?
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Yeah you just typed it wrong twice exactly the same..................:baby::clap:

[Jin]

Then get a bloody job, ya bum..
i was referring to you cunt muscle

[Madness]

i was referring to you cunt muscle

I'll wager $2.70 it's the pension and not the dole.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yeah you just typed it wrong twice exactly the same..................:baby::clap:

Yep. Hang on to that *Glen*. As I mention back then, yep, I quoted the exact HP figures out of the Kawasaki recognition manual I know back to front, then took a pic of it at work the very next day.

Even though I *didn't know* what an H1R was right? And despite that...you think I don't know the diff between an RGB, and an RGV right?

What.

A.

Fucking.

Tool.

You.

Are.

It made you feel important for a night...I'll let you have it. Seeing as you're a virgin and all.

And you're not even smart enough to realise how fucking incredibly funny your comment re following people around is.

You're the ultimate FB stalker fag.

Edit...*mentioned* Typos eh...

[J.A.W.]

i was referring to you cunt muscle

Then right back at ya.. episiotomy face..

& to get a 1/2 decent,suitable for you job, like sniffin' luggage at the airport - clean up your filthy greaser act too..

[Berries]

I'll wager $2.70 it's the pension and not the dole.
Isn't that four days pocket money?

[Drew]

Well, this has been fun. But it's more fun to poke fun at Muppets trying to get 10X what they're bike is worth than bitching at each other.

In that vane, we're getting pretty snobbish about what we think is 'optimistic'. Seems like we're just picking on bikes we don't like.

[F5 Dave]

Ahh yer just sore as you have a soft spot for Roadlice.

Drew and Ginnie up a tree -Kay eye ess ess eye en gee.


KB, mature and sensible since the turn of the century.

[Katman]

Katman is just miffed as he never knew the GN hub was the same. Not that he's ever going admit it of course.

Best thing about those GN front wheels is that they can be used as a donor for making up wire wheel GSX1100's. (Same part as the Katana)



Dude, that's like saying GN handlebars are the same part as Katana handlebars - because they share the same handgrips.

[Madness]

Isn't that four days pocket money?

A week actually. I'm feeling lucky, Punk.

[bogan]

Well, this has been fun. But it's more fun to poke fun at Muppets trying to get 10X what they're bike is worth than bitching at each other.

In that vane, we're getting pretty snobbish about what we think is 'optimistic'. Seems like we're just picking on bikes we don't like.

What about this one then?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-938499558.htm

Too expensive, old, custom, poor handling/ride, and it has a silly name!

[OddDuck]

Yeah, it's been fun... but it's only fun for the rest of us for so long. Time to get back on track.

How about this? Somewhat unusual case.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1013245803.htm

Less than 400km's, effectively mint... but I'm really not sure why someone would collect this. Or am I missing something and these were awesome bikes?

[OddDuck]

What about this one then?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-938499558.htm

Too expensive, old, custom, poor handling/ride, and it has a silly name!

Fucking hell. A rolling monument to bad taste.

[Drew]

Yeah, it's been fun... but it's only fun for the rest of us for so long. Time to get back on track.

How about this? Somewhat unusual case.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1013245803.htm

Less than 400km's, effectively mint... but I'm really not sure why someone would collect this. Or am I missing something and these were awesome bikes?Chain drive XV is pretty rare I think. 400 k's traveled is pretty impressive. I have no idea what it's worth, but doesn't seem ridiculous at 10k.

[Autech]

What about this one then?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-938499558.htm

Too expensive, old, custom, poor handling/ride, and it has a silly name!

Pretty sure that's my bosses old bike, I just emailed him to confirm.
No expense spared on the build, he had it imported and rode it a few times n fucking hated it. Traded it on a Harley of some sort from memory.

UPDATE: No it's not his old bike, he said it's overpriced in his opinion, and he's a rich bugger.

[HenryDorsetCase]

KB, mature and sensible since the turn of the century.

If no one else wants this for a signature..................

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yeah, it's been fun... but it's only fun for the rest of us for so long. Time to get back on track.

How about this? Somewhat unusual case.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1013245803.htm

Less than 400km's, effectively mint... but I'm really not sure why someone would collect this. Or am I missing something and these were awesome bikes?

They are unbelievably awesome IF you are Classified Moto

http://www.bikeexif.com/1982-yamaha-virago

but if you paid ten large for your donor then did all that work to it it would owe you way more than the very cool Apache helicopter Classified Moto XR600 also on tardme for $35k

[HenryDorsetCase]

Pretty sure that's my bosses old bike, I just emailed him to confirm.
No expense spared on the build, he had it imported and rode it a few times n fucking hated it. Traded it on a Harley of some sort from memory.

UPDATE: No it's not his old bike, he said it's overpriced in his opinion, and he's a rich bugger.

There's your problem: no one RIDES these bikes they trailer them to cafes and such and park them outside.

[Banditbandit]

What about this one then?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-938499558.htm

Too expensive, old, custom, poor handling/ride, and it has a silly name!

NICE Sculpture/artwork - shit bike - I'd hate to ride that fucker ... and certainly not worth 45grand ...

[Jin]

There's your problem: no one RIDES these bikes they trailer them to cafes and such and park them outside.
Pretty sure the point of those things is to be cafe/lounge art. No one rides them because they are ridiculous.

[RDJ]

Seems like we're just picking on bikes we don't like.

Yep, this.

[Autech]

There's your problem: no one RIDES these bikes they trailer them to cafes and such and park them outside.


Pretty sure the point of those things is to be cafe/lounge art. No one rides them because they are ridiculous.

Surely not? I'm sure they could set the record on the Coro loop

[HenryDorsetCase]

Surely not? I'm sure they could set the record on the Coro loop

is that the loop down to the end of the street (and push back) after Coro Street finishes?

How's the fucking thing ever going to get a warrant with two inch wide, two foot long dump pipes?

[Autech]

is that the loop down to the end of the street (and push back) after Coro Street finishes?

How's the fucking thing ever going to get a warrant with two inch wide, two foot long dump pipes?

Haha, and people say my VFR is loud!



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[OddDuck]

They are unbelievably awesome IF you are Classified Moto

http://www.bikeexif.com/1982-yamaha-virago

but if you paid ten large for your donor then did all that work to it it would owe you way more than the very cool Apache helicopter Classified Moto XR600 also on tardme for $35k

Drool. Sometimes things don't have to make sense.

On that note I'd seen an XV on TM for 1.2K, just this morning. It'd make an ideal donor - think it was a shaftie though.

[RDJ]

That said, a few years back, I met a guy rode a Big Dog chopper from LA to Sturgis over 2 1/2 days - he broke down at the WalMart parking lot in Barstow where I first met him; got back on the road after fixing his wiring problem, and we leapfrogged each other over most of the next day; my V8's gas consumption was much worse and is, but he had a smaller tank. And his bike was a hardtail... Many bikes accused of being Trailer Queens have never been trailered.

[F5 Dave]

If no one else wants this for a signature..................

All yours. Should have said 2002 I think.

[F5 Dave]

What about this one then?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-938499558.htm

Too expensive, old, custom, poor handling/ride, and it has a silly name!
Well done. I think this falls into the category of
I made a huge mistake. Please make one too so I can be shot of this thing and buy the holden my wife said I should have got.

[jasonu]

Chain drive XV is pretty rare I think. 400 k's traveled is pretty impressive. I have no idea what it's worth, but doesn't seem ridiculous at 10k.

I heard that model has the same front wheel and handlebars as a katana.

[Askor]

Haha, and people say my VFR is loud!



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Should hear the ugly S&S custom Harley that's at work at the moment. THAT thing is loud.

[Grumph]

Yeah, it's been fun... but it's only fun for the rest of us for so long. Time to get back on track.

How about this? Somewhat unusual case.

Less than 400km's, effectively mint... but I'm really not sure why someone would collect this. Or am I missing something and these were awesome bikes?

Rare in NZ - probably around 20 brought in new. That's the continental version which differs in minor detail from what we got here.
I've just sold the TR1 motor I've had sitting for about 15 years. Never going to build what i wanted around it now.
Not awesome bikes, but could have been so much better....Overpriced, yes.

[Laava]

is that the loop down to the end of the street (and push back) after Coro Street finishes?

How's the fucking thing ever going to get a warrant with two inch wide, two foot long dump pipes?

There is no shortage of sympathetic inspectors to give warrants to these. My neighbour works occasionally at the testing station and when he is the only bike-friendly insp on duty he cuts them off before they can spend their money on the wof and tells them he will not give them a warrant based on their exhaust. I spose they go to a bike shop to get them?

[Katman]

There is no shortage of sympathetic inspectors to give warrants to these. My neighbour works occasionally at the testing station and when he is the only bike-friendly insp on duty he cuts them off before they can spend their money on the wof and tells them he will not give them a warrant based on their exhaust. I spose they go to a bike shop to get them?

I've had to warrant a couple of these things. They're a nightmare to ride (apparently only until you learn the technique) but someone has seen fit to certify them for use on our roads. So if everything works as the certification demands, who am I to say it can't have a warrant?

[husaberg]

Dude, that's like saying GN handlebars are the same part as Katana handlebars - because they share the same handgrips.

Only that isn't what I said at all. So are you now trying to make out you knew the hub was the same anyway? or just trying to change the subject?;)

[J.A.W.]

Only that isn't what I said at all. So are you now trying to make out you knew the hub was the same anyway? or just trying to change the subject?;)


Again with the husa-pot/kettle/black gainsay/backsliding smokescreen routine?

You make a habit of it.. & as if.. you dont 'get' his point, given your crass "pussy-perve" signature pic..

Insightless much? Or blatant sarcasm?

[Katman]

Only that isn't what I said at all.

Each time I start thinking you couldn't get any dumber you go and prove me wrong.

[F5 Dave]

Start counting on your fingers, I'm about to agree with Husi once again.


I thought it was quite clear. Find a donor wheel which gives you some parts, in this case the hub, which is a damn sight easier to slot right in than adapt something else. Finding a rim and spokes any competent wheel builder or diyer can do.

[J.A.W.]

Start counting on your fingers, I'm about to agree with Husi once again.


I thought it was quite clear. Find a donor wheel which gives you some parts, in this case the hub, which is a damn sight easier to slot right in than adapt something else. Finding a rim and spokes any competent wheel builder or diyer can do.



"Quite clear"?

Sorry Davo, but to go by your tedious tiddler rebuild thread..
..it seems you're suffering Pb toxicity/cognitive deficits, so your opinion here is sadly like, totally suspect..

[F5 Dave]

I really enjoy having JAW on ignore. Can't see what he's writing, but you just know it will be cum dribbling out the side of his mouth.

Go to settings, edit ignore list, add J.A.W.

Bliss, and it makes him impotent.:yes:

[Banditbandit]

Surely not? I'm sure they could set the record on the Coro loop

What? Longest number of days to complete? Most ridiculous use of machinery? Most number of laughs? Most number of offs?

[puddytat]

What about this one then?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-938499558.htm

Too expensive, old, custom, poor handling/ride, and it has a silly name!

I better get the P lab in the RV going...

[RDJ]

It may or may not be your cup of tea... but IMO $45,000 is too expensive to give it a stir.

[Tazz]

The only Prozac guaranteed to not give you a hard on?

[Night Falcon]

yikes :gob: ...the purple people eater

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1015337096

Friend wants to go with this bike.

Since we are all so well-tested and experienced price measurers with over 120+ pages of experience.

What do you think? I think it's not a bad bargain.

Beats me. :wacko:

[Drew]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1015337096

Friend wants to go with this bike.

Since we are all so well-tested and experienced price measurers with over 120+ pages of experience.

What do you think? I think it's not a bad bargain.

Beats me. :wacko:
Your mate can get a thou for less.

[Jin]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1015337096

Friend wants to go with this bike.

Since we are all so well-tested and experienced price measurers with over 120+ pages of experience.

What do you think? I think it's not a bad bargain.

Beats me. :wacko:
With the exhaust and radar its not bad but given its a 2003 model it should go for closer to 6k. Just find out how many owners and service history first.

[Madness]

What do you think? I think it's not a bad bargain.

She'll probably love it.

[tigertim20]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1015337096

Friend wants to go with this bike.

Since we are all so well-tested and experienced price measurers with over 120+ pages of experience.

What do you think? I think it's not a bad bargain.

Beats me. :wacko:

I wouldn't call it a bargain. given the vintage i dont think its particularly good value. Seen 2004 GSXR1000's go for 2k less than that with similar kms for comparison.

[OddDuck]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1015337096

Friend wants to go with this bike.

Since we are all so well-tested and experienced price measurers with over 120+ pages of experience.

What do you think? I think it's not a bad bargain.

Beats me. :wacko:

In terms of a good purchase, I like what I see in the photos - garage is tidy, so are the grounds, and the photos themselves have been taken with a decent camera. Looks like a DSLR with a fast lens. That means the seller's got some cash and could have afforded to have looked after the bike properly.

Sorry, don't have the experience with this bike to debate price for this age and condition further.

[F5 Dave]

No denying they are a great bike, and it looks real tidy.

Must be eligible for the reduced classic Rego soon? :msn-wink:

So yeah, lotta wonga.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Don't think they'll sell too many of these...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Kawasaki-KX250F-KX450F-2006-2015-Front-Brake-Disc-Rotor-Cover-Protector-New-/161800055685?hash=item25ac08eb85:g:M18AAOSwT6pV1aW 2&vxp=mtr

[jasonu]

Don't think they'll sell too many of these...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Kawasaki-KX250F-KX450F-2006-2015-Front-Brake-Disc-Rotor-Cover-Protector-New-/161800055685?hash=item25ac08eb85:g:M18AAOSwT6pV1aW 2&vxp=mtr

Maybe it comes with a free bike.