Optimistic sellers

[Ruahine]

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:


At the upper level of price I reckon. Condition looks good and some nice extras but what is the service history like? Has he owned it from new? It would have to be immaculate for that price and even then you could probably get it cheaper. Its not a bargain.

[Banditbandit]

A single humped seat and a custom pipe makes this a cafe racer???


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1021978069.htm

As least they want bugger all money for it ..

[rambaldi]

A single humped seat and a custom pipe makes this a cafe racer???


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1021978069.htm

As least they want bugger all money for it ..

Have you had a look at the seller's other motored bike sale?

[OddDuck]

A single humped seat and a custom pipe makes this a cafe racer???


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1021978069.htm

As least they want bugger all money for it ..

It's a kid's paddock bike - or a try-hard skinny hipster's steed! Cafe racer? Maybe - if the rider's 50 kgs and about five feet tall.

[OddDuck]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1019234783.htm

ohhh boy where to begin??

[wind_glider]

Thanks for the feedback with regards to that CBR600RR! Friend is still 50/50 since it is such a mint looking bike.

Anyway, I raise you this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1021982689.htm

$12,000 for an '07 Gixxer 750 with 37,500kms...

Someone tell him/her that a 2016 GSX-R750 only costs $14,000

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1022469830.htm

[Drew]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1019234783.htm

ohhh boy where to begin??

Pick somewhere. That's been done right (legally speaking) and has a market that will like it. What's your issue with it?

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1019234783.htm

ohhh boy where to begin??

Where to begin? Don't.

That bikes is screaming out "kill me"

[Drew]

Where to begin? Don't.

That bikes is screaming out "kill me"

A very broad statement. Enlighten me as to why.

[F5 Dave]

So it got cert with pipes like that? Don't fuckn think so.

Hardtails are just dumb for actual street use , why would you? I remember my dear old grandad saying his Indian virtually wrecked his back. Form entirely roughshod over function is super ghey.


Drew you've admitted you only come here to troll when you're in bad headspace (11000 posts later). Don't try play moral high ground.

Shit I went back to have a look at the price. $8800. For a CM450. That's two, maybe three RF900s.

[bogan]

So it got cert with pipes like that? Don't fuckn think so.

Hardtails are just dumb for actual street use , why would you? I remember my dear old grandad saying his Indian virtually wrecked his back. Form entirely roughshod over function is super ghey.

Zorst has removable baffels he says though. Perhaps he forgot to mention the removable baffles are removed along with all muffler components :whistle:

Still, at over 8g, that's optimistic as fuck.

[Drew]

So it got cert with pipes like that? Don't fuckn think so.

Hardtails are just dumb for actual street use , why would you? I remember my dear old grandad saying his Indian virtually wrecked his back. Form entirely roughshod over function is super ghey.


Drew you've admitted you only come here to troll when you're in bad headspace (11000 posts later). Don't try play moral high ground.

Shit I went back to have a look at the price. $8800. For a CM450. That's two, maybe three RF900s.
I'm not trying to wind anyone up, I'm asking what's wrong with the bike.

Yeah, a hard tail isn't ideal for comfort. But it doesn't make it a death machine, just means ya gotta go a little bit slower.

[Bikemad]

So it got cert with pipes like that? Don't fuckn think so.

Hardtails are just dumb for actual street use , why would you? I remember my dear old grandad saying his Indian virtually wrecked his back. Form entirely roughshod over function is super ghey.


Drew you've admitted you only come here to troll when you're in bad headspace (11000 posts later). Don't try play moral high ground.

Shit I went back to have a look at the price. $8800. For a CM450. That's two, maybe three RF900s.

the ad reads "comes with sound certed original pipes"........and who would want 2 or 3 RF900s anyway


I'm not trying to wind anyone up, I'm asking what's wrong with the bike.

Yeah, a hard tail isn't ideal for comfort. But it doesn't make it a death machine, just means ya gotta go a little bit slower.

sorry man but that thing is just BUTT ugly........that seat would be a killer even with the springs.....too steep......ya butt would end up on the rear gaurd..........and baby poo brown.......yuk

[Drew]

the ad reads "comes with sound certed original pipes"........and who would want 2 or 3 RF900s anyway
I'll have two soon.


sorry man but that thing is just BUTT ugly........that seat would be a killer even with the springs.....too steep......ya butt would end up on the rear gaurd..........and baby poo brown.......yuk
I'm not saying it's ideal. I'd have it, or would build something similar for shits and giggles.

[jasonu]

ya butt would end up on the rear gaurd.......yuk

A bit like this...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUmh2ywQHnM

[Banditbandit]

Thanks for the feedback with regards to that CBR600RR! Friend is still 50/50 since it is such a mint looking bike.

Anyway, I raise you this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1021982689.htm

$12,000 for an '07 Gixxer 750 with 37,500kms...

Someone tell him/her that a 2016 GSX-R750 only costs $14,000

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1022469830.htm



But But .. the nine year old gixxer has oggie nobs and a 'professional paint job' ..

[Banditbandit]

A bit like this...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUmh2ywQHnM

No nookie or hankie pankie for him that night then (probably not until the tyre burn-marks heal ...)

[RDJ]

Yeah, a hard tail isn't ideal for comfort. But it doesn't make it a death machine, just means ya gotta go a little bit slower.

True this. The older ones here remember well a hardtail was a fact of life, not an option. And we enjoyed the heck out've them.

[HenryDorsetCase]

That's two, maybe three RF900s.

Yeah but then you'd own two, maybe three, RF900's. Ugh

[F5 Dave]

I think most people would have worked out that calculation was aimed to appeal to Drew.

[Drew]

I think most people would have worked out that calculation was aimed to appeal to Drew.

You could be forgiven for hoping that, apon calming down I have learned not to be so...optimistic.

[puddytat]

Mount me not mountmc....http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1023104347.htm

[RDJ]

You could be forgiven for hoping that, apon calming down I have learned not to be so...optimistic.

An optimist is simply an immature pessimist. We need to give them time.

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1021168349.htm

This First Generation Yamaha R1 1998 20,000kms has been on TradeMe for 2 years....

Is that price just outrageous.. or do people just don't like old R1s?

$8500 plus on road cost would push that bike to around $9000 to be road worthy....

Thoughts? I feel it could be cheaper... Motorcycle Imports Direct should be more... understanding?
:confused:

[F5 Dave]

That's grouse. They are collectable the 98s. In the Uk esp in white/red it would make that equv pounds. Here, well, a little bit optimistic.

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1024307982.htm

Is this wishful thinking or am I missing something about S4R Monsters?

A 2004 Monster with 40,000kms... for $12,000 seems a bit steep for me.

I don't recall Ducati Monsters being that valuable?

[Drew]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1024307982.htm

Is this wishful thinking or am I missing something about S4R Monsters?

A 2004 Monster with 40,000kms... for $12,000 seems a bit steep for me.

I don't recall Ducati Monsters being that valuable?

Prolly fetch $8-10K depending on the buyer. Cool bike.

[pritch]

Cool bike.

It is, but I think this is another case of a guy adding some of the cost of the accessories to the likely price of the bike. Alas, it doesn't work like that.

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1026426741.htm

I don't get people like these.... brain must be very special.

2009 CBR100RR Fireblade, 7100kms, 7 year old bike for... wait for it... $16,000 and also excluding on road cost so no WOF and no REGO.

Zero mods so can't use that "extras worth over $1,000,000" line but however! stock tires have done 7100 and have been told they've got 700kms more! 7 year old stock tires... the fuck? :mad: bikes are made to be ridden!

" I used to take my daughter everywhere [on it] slowly lol. " clearly not everywhere if you've done fuck all on a thousand bike. If you want to go slowly then do it on a scooter.

No test rides? How would I know his bike rides the same as a demo bike in a dealership?

[tigertim20]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1026426741.htm

I don't get people like these.... brain must be very special.

2009 CBR100RR Fireblade, 7100kms, 7 year old bike for... wait for it... $16,000 and also excluding on road cost so no WOF and no REGO.

Zero mods so can't use that "extras worth over $1,000,000" line but however! stock tires have done 7100 and have been told they've got 700kms more! 7 year old stock tires... the fuck? :mad: bikes are made to be ridden!

" I used to take my daughter everywhere [on it] slowly lol. " clearly not everywhere if you've done fuck all on a thousand bike. If you want to go slowly then do it on a scooter.

No test rides? How would I know his bike rides the same as a demo bike in a dealership?

Babe I already told you bike is listed - youll get the new kitchen as soon as it's sold

[RDJ]

Babe I already told you bike is listed - youll get the new kitchen as soon as it's sold

Yes, nailed it!

[OddDuck]

Either he's arrogant as hell or it's keeping the missus happy, as others have said. That last line about test rides is something pretty special alright!

[F5 Dave]

With so little use he probably still thinks of it as new and thinks it has retained its value. A sad delusion.

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1026635739.htm


Holy shitballs batman, 38k?? Clearly this guy thinks its worth it. I don't follow them so have no idea.

Personally I would pay slightly more for the RC45 that is also listed. (but its all academic because I have no money).

[Banditbandit]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1026635739.htm


Holy shitballs batman, 38k?? Clearly this guy thinks its worth it. I don't follow them so have no idea.

Personally I would pay slightly more for the RC45 that is also listed. (but its all academic because I have no money).



Yeah .. that is one sweet Duke .. they were about the quickest thing around in their day and I would love that one sitting in my shed - but I think the decimal point is a few places too far to the left ...

I'd buy this 916 instead (and for that money - four opf them ...)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1016479151

[Crasherfromwayback]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1026635739.htm


Holy shitballs batman, 38k?? Clearly this guy thinks its worth it. I don't follow them so have no idea.

Personally I would pay slightly more for the RC45 that is also listed. (but its all academic because I have no money).


Yeah .. that is one sweet Duke .. they were about the quickest thing around in their day and I would love that one sitting in my shed - but I think the decimal point is a few places too far to the left ...

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Someone has bid on it, so good luck to him!

[F5 Dave]

Yeah .. that is one sweet Duke .. they were about the quickest thing around in their day and I would love that one sitting in my shed - but I think the decimal point is a few places too far to the left ...

I'd buy this 916 instead (and for that money - four opf them ...)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1016479151

Why would you have a 916 when you could have this?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1021517886.htm

. . . oh, I see. You make a good point.

[F5 Dave]

Here's a goody.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1025951605.htm

And the engine is poked too he admits.

[F5 Dave]

An absolute classic he says.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1025907190.htm

Or an old shitbox an average condition.

[Grumph]

Holy shitballs batman, 38k?? Clearly this guy thinks its worth it. I don't follow them so have no idea.

Personally I would pay slightly more for the RC45 that is also listed. (but its all academic because I have no money).

Too easy to fake those. Buyer beware.


Here's a goody.

And the engine is poked too he admits.

Oh god, why....


An absolute classic he says.

Or an old shitbox an average condition.

To quote Paul Henry - he needs a lobotomy, oh, sorry, he has had one.....

[HenryDorsetCase]

Here's a goody.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1025951605.htm

And the engine is poked too he admits.

I kinda like it. I mean, not four grand like it, but like it a bit. Maybe $2500 like it? I didnt even know there was a thing called a GN400.

But with the Mk1 eyeball it looks lie aDR650 motor would slot in there.....

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1029899104.htm

Anybody seen this fucking piece of shit on TradeMe yet?

Starting bid is $48,000. Goodness knows how much he was expecting that hunk of trash to fetch.

Might as well buy a Panigale or H2 or V-rod or Vmax or literally any other top end/flag ship bike with that money than this abomination.

[Ender EnZed]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1029899104.htm


Google doesn't even know what a SPM Sportfighter 1000 is.

But, it does have "several handmade components". Perhaps one of them is the mirror.

http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/449144638.jpg

[HenryDorsetCase]

Google doesn't even know what a SPM Sportfighter 1000 is.

But, it does have "several handmade components". Perhaps one of them is the mirror.


my favourite is

Its black special paint contains silver particles shining under the light.

An elaborated powerful R1-1000 180 hp engine beats in the motorbike heart.


Metalflake paint has been round since - what, the 1950"s?


Its a fucked with R1 with stock running gear.

totally $48k. Hell, I think he's underpriced it and I have offered him $50k - in lira.

[Madness]

I wonder what the forged wheels look like. The ones in the pics are quite clearly cast.


...you will never find somebody else with a motorbike like yours...

No shit!

And just look at the state of that fucking pipe :facepalm:

[F5 Dave]

Yeah, where's the bits that would actually make it better? Geez, it doesn't even have a c/f fairing. Hey wheres the fairing gone anyway?

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1029899104.htm

Anybody seen this fucking piece of shit on TradeMe yet?

Starting bid is $48,000. Goodness knows how much he was expecting that hunk of trash to fetch.

Might as well buy a Panigale or H2 or V-rod or Vmax or literally any other top end/flag ship bike with that money than this abomination.

There is a Honda RC45 on there for less money!

[98tls]

Yeah .. that is one sweet Duke .. they were about the quickest thing around in their day and I would love that one sitting in my shed - but I think the decimal point is a few places too far to the left ...

I'd buy this 916 instead (and for that money - four opf them ...)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1016479151

Indeed its nice,awhile back the old mans 79 (black n gold) came up for sale on tard me so gave him a ring...he bought the thing in Stralia new put the crate on a boat then travelled up to the northen isle picked up the crate then finished putting it together at a mates place and rode it back home,even my stepmother tried to convince him to buy it and restore the old girl but no...he said if it was the silver n blue one he had before it he would have.Can remember as a young fella parked up on the summit road whilst on an outing on my first road bike a 500/4 hearing that SS coming towards us at big speed...i am 53 years old and to this day i have never heard anything more absolutely glorious,shit that makes you go all funny and makes your spine tingle,ironically the next best sound would be a TL1000 with decent boom boxes.:shutup:

[Cloggy]

Google doesn't even know what a SPM Sportfighter 1000 is.

But, it does have "several handmade components". Perhaps one of them is the mirror.



Definitely not the mirrors as they are commercially available, called Rizoma Senso.
Hand grips are Rizoma off the shelf units too.
The exhaust looks handmade.....by a blind person.

Googled Specialmotorcycle Ltd in Bologna, no result.
On the logo on picture 12 on TM there is a webaddress "Specialmotorcycle.com". That domain name is available.

[Laava]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1029899104.htm

Anybody seen this fucking piece of shit on TradeMe yet?

Starting bid is $48,000. Goodness knows how much he was expecting that hunk of trash to fetch.

Might as well buy a Panigale or H2 or V-rod or Vmax or literally any other top end/flag ship bike with that money than this abomination.

I asked him about a warranty on the Rizoma 1000. Will be interested to see if it has one.

[awa355]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1029899104.htm

Anybody seen this fucking piece of shit on TradeMe yet?

Starting bid is $48,000. Goodness knows how much he was expecting that hunk of trash to fetch.

Might as well buy a Panigale or H2 or V-rod or Vmax or literally any other top end/flag ship bike with that money than this abomination.

How many other bikes come with their own wooden crate?? :motu:

[Owl]

How many other bikes come with their own wooden crate?? :motu:

Hope the wooden crate is lined with diamonds?

[husaberg]

How many other bikes come with their own wooden crate?? :motu:

All the TRX300's used to.;)

[jellywrestler]

flawless handling according to the answer of one of the questions....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1029758404

[rambaldi]

flawless handling according to the answer of one of the questions....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1029758404

And the good luck charm from the friend?

The handling will of course be flawless, you aren't taking that thing further than the end of the drive and back. All in a straight line.

[Gremlin]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1029899104.htm

Anybody seen this fucking piece of shit on TradeMe yet?

Starting bid is $48,000. Goodness knows how much he was expecting that hunk of trash to fetch.

Might as well buy a Panigale or H2 or V-rod or Vmax or literally any other top end/flag ship bike with that money than this abomination.

Beautiful. Not only is it Italian (with all the quality and refinement that comes with), but handmade components make it impossible to repair/service etc.

Someone check me, but isn't that a CBR1000R tail section? I remember that square-ish shape and mesh sections behind the rider's seat.

[Scubbo]

flawless handling according to the answer of one of the questions....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1029758404

must have the stubbiest of legs @_@

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c1/5a/9a/c15a9ac880443de98e382204d94dcff4.jpg

[awa355]

[QUOTE=Scubbo;1130945828]must have the stubbiest of legs @_@



Thats an old picture. I lost that HiViz years ago.;)

[HenryDorsetCase]

Props to him - he answered my pisstaking question:


48 grand and I have to put it together myself? Are you on crack? henrydorsetcase (360 360 positive feedback) 10:28 am, Mon 8 Feb
If you are able to do better I will pay you 50 grands! Come over to see it to understand better. You are welcome. Cheers

The thing is, for fifty THOUSAND dollars I know damn well I can do better

[Laava]

At least Ducati are happy to stump up for the warranty.

[wind_glider]

This one made me chuckle a bit... I don't want to say much but I know this guy who's selling this bike

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1030355661.htm

'06 Anniversary Special Edition R1 @ 47,000kms with a starting bid at $10,495. What a joke.

here's another CHCH seller with the same bike with decent mods

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1030277299.htm

I recon this R1 is a very decent deal for $7500 @ 50,200kms for an Anniversary Model....

The reason that I shake my head when I saw the first bike? Not only do I feel the price is too high ($3000 difference with the 2nd identical bike) but because I know he got that bike less than a year ago for $8000. He's not asking for 10.5k, it's just the starting bid... Truly a wishful optimistic seller. :facepalm:

[rambaldi]

This one made me chuckle a bit... I don't want to say much but I know this guy who's selling this bike

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1030355661.htm

'06 Anniversary Special Edition R1 @ 47,000kms with a starting bid at $10,495. What a joke.

here's another CHCH seller with the same bike with decent mods

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1030277299.htm

I recon this R1 is a very decent deal for $7500 @ 50,200kms for an Anniversary Model....

The reason that I shake my head when I saw the first bike? Not only do I feel the price is too high ($3000 difference with the 2nd identical bike) but because I know he got that bike less than a year ago for $8000. He's not asking for 10.5k, it's just the starting bid... Truly a wishful optimistic seller. :facepalm:

What are you talking about? Obviously the first one is 30 years older than the second bike, a fine classic in a shiny condition like that. Certainly worth it.

[Ender EnZed]

Not optimistic in price, just generally WTF. An R1150 with ape hangers? (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-1025007235.htm)

[jasonu]

A really nice bike with lots of fruit BUT $18000USD for a fancy RGZ250, good luck with that one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/262280397087?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2648

[Drew]

A really nice bike with lots of fruit BUT $18000USD for a fancy RGZ250, good luck with that one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/262280397087?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2648

That's a late model one, there be fuck all RGV in that bad boy. Bike is awesome, but it wouldn't fetch half the asking price here.

[F5 Dave]

Not optimistic in price, just generally WTF. An R1150 with ape hangers? (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-1025007235.htm)
Maybe for thenbadenassenstormtropper? Jawl.

[Jin]

lol

10char

[awa355]

I don't know much about the quality of the modifications, but a buy now of $10,000 for a 1982 Toyota Corolla seems a tad on the hi side:(


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/toyota/auction-1023183017.htm

[Moi]

I don't know much about the quality of the modifications, but a buy now of $10,000 for a 1982 Toyota Corolla seems a tad on the hi side:(

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/toyota/auction-1023183017.htm

It's a Toyota... they hold their value, didn't you know! :bleh:

[roogazza]

whats with these fucken idiots selling shit (or not?).

I've got a K6 thou someone can take it away for ....... say 30 grand ?????:lol::killingme :lol::rolleyes:

[nudemetalz]

This a little expensive considering it's not exactly immaculate?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1030443030.htm


And to quote " It has a high performance tuned version of Yamaha’s classic air-cooled v-twin 250. The performance tuning provides enough power to keep pace with most 500cc bikes and has that distinctive v-twin growl...."
Umm,..I think they're only 27hp. Hmmm maybe an Indian Enfield 500....

I actually quite like them though.

[Moi]

whats with these fucken idiots selling shit (or not?).

I've got a K6 thou someone can take it away for ....... say 30 grand ?????:lol::killingme :lol::rolleyes:

I'm feeling generous... give you 40000 Czech Koruna... :laugh:

[jasonu]

It's a Toyota... they hold their value, didn't you know! :bleh:

But if it held its value the asking price should be $1500 cause that is all it was ever worth.

[jasonu]

I'm feeling generous... give you 40000 Czech Koruna... :laugh:

Wot about a box of Mexican Koruna....

[jim.cox]

Wot about a box of Mexican Koruna....

Or if you are REALLY after a shitbox try this....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/land-rover/auction-1030939544.htm

[HenryDorsetCase]

Or if you are REALLY after a shitbox try this....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/land-rover/auction-1030939544.htm

I sent that to a mate who is into LandRovers... see what he reckons. The thing is, they're like old Hondas and old Brit bikes. There is a very dedicated group of anoraks and enablers (shops) and you can get bits for them and you can rebuild them to concours - probably better than new in fact.

I really like them myself - plus very capable.

[husaberg]

I sent that to a mate who is into LandRovers... see what he reckons. The thing is, they're like old Hondas and old Brit bikes. There is a very dedicated group of anoraks and enablers (shops) and you can get bits for them and you can rebuild them to concours - probably better than new in fact.

I really like them myself - plus very capable.

I know where there is a far more complete one in a shed (it was a ambulance I think)
He would likely accept $14000-16000 less for it as well.

[F5 Dave]

This a little expensive considering it's not exactly immaculate?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1030443030.htm


And to quote " It has a high performance tuned version of Yamaha’s classic air-cooled v-twin 250. The performance tuning provides enough power to keep pace with most 500cc bikes and has that distinctive v-twin growl...."
Umm,..I think they're only 27hp. Hmmm maybe an Indian Enfield 500....

I actually quite like them though.
Oohh, its never been raced.

Against what?!!

Maybe you should ask if the sump plug has been drilled.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I know where there is a far more complete one in a shed (it was a ambulance I think)
He would likely accept $14000-16000 less for it as well.

OMG - my DIY 4WD camper for zombie apocalypse survival.

[husaberg]

OMG - my DIY 4WD camper for zombie apocalypse survival.

Nah, if you used a VW you could gas them as well as shooting them.

[Banditbandit]

T

I actually quite like them though.

It's probably a very good learner bike . and cheap (so far ...) the buy now price is OTT.

[Banditbandit]

I sent that to a mate who is into LandRovers... see what he reckons. The thing is, they're like old Hondas and old Brit bikes. There is a very dedicated group of anoraks and enablers (shops) and you can get bits for them and you can rebuild them to concours - probably better than new in fact.

I really like them myself - plus very capable.

Yeah .. but 18 grand for a non-runner basically basket case ???

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1029735725.htm

2500.

[F5 Dave]

Yeah they were like, . . a bit shit. And it looks a bit crap, aside from maybe the tank but probably not even using his Motorola cellphone to take the picture.

Ohh Barracuda tyres. Nice.

[nudemetalz]

I see the "Special R1" has dropped from $48K to $25K..........
Hmm,..is it a bargain though?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1029899104.htm

[Banditbandit]

An authenticated copy of its Italian Registration certificate proving that it has been fully made in Italy is provided with the motorbike.

Yamaha have a manufacturing plant in Italy ???

[flashg]

Yamaha have a manufacturing plant in Italy ???


Yep, the XT660 range are made there and most of the part's on them are also made in Italy (not necessarily a good thing)

[husaberg]

Yamaha have a manufacturing plant in Italy ???


Yep, the XT660 range are made there and most of the part's on them are also made in Italy (not necessarily a good thing)

Yeah the euro TZR125 were made there as well, as the whatever they were called ugly 660 Road single was designed and made there.Pretty sure the Japs did the styling on that one as the origional race bike it was designed after looked just like a TZR125 with a Big four stroke engine.
latter SRZ600
319460

Honda (Used to anyway, but not totally sure if they still) do have a plant in Spain that( i think) used to be the Montessa factory and staff, Thats were all the trials bikes were still made in the 1990's anyway.

[flashg]

Look up "Minarelli" they are a Yamaha owned company in Italy and make the 660 engines among others

[F5 Dave]

Erm something like Belgara Yamaha. TZR50s got the AM6 engine when they moved manufacturing there.

[husaberg]

Erm something like Belgara Yamaha. TZR50s got the AM6 engine when they moved manufacturing there.

Belgrada (Not sure of the spelling)are the importers and main dealer who did the manufacturing using euro stuff like mazzochi and paioli grimeca ancilleries etc.
They used to also do the Yamaha WSB that were at the time straightline missles, when they were well past their use by date.
They were later shipped to England and became the Boost bikes.
1994 YZf750 158.7 hp @13800rpm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_TZR125

okay its spelled
Belgarda

Look up "Minarelli" they are a Yamaha owned company in Italy and make the 660 engines among others
Funny enough i have had a Minarelli engied bike an Indian Me125

It looked like this
http://cheapmotorcyclesforsale.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/-193331211451125090.jpg

[flashg]

Erm something like Belgara Yamaha. TZR50s got the AM6 engine when they moved manufacturing there.


I remember reading about Belgarda being heavily involved in developing the TT600 and maybe earlier models for racing in the Paris Dakar rally. I never worked out if they were Yamaha or a separate company, but they were all about performance.

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1031687942


Why Jebus?

[pritch]

Why Jebus?

One man's dream, other mens' nightmare?

[swarfie]

Agree. That "primary" chain is going to last about 3km:facepalm:

Too bloody short and will overheat and cook itself to death...and not a slow death. Ask Drew how it worked out for him on his sidecar.:shutup:

[Drew]

Agree. That "primary" chain is going to last about 3km:facepalm:

Too bloody short and will overheat and cook itself to death...and not a slow death. Ask Drew how it worked out for him on his sidecar.:shutup:

Yip, short primary got three laps at Manfeild before it snapped.

[F5 Dave]

Belgrada (Not sure of the spelling)are the importers and main dealer who did the manufacturing using euro stuff like mazzochi and paioli grimeca ancilleries etc.
They used to also do the Yamaha WSB that were at the time straightline missles, when they were well past their use by date.
They were later shipped to England and became the Boost bikes.
1994 YZf750 158.7 hp @13800rpm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_TZR125

okay its spelled
Belgarda

Funny enough i have had a Minarelli engied bike an Indian Me125

It looked like this
http://cheapmotorcyclesforsale.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/-193331211451125090.jpg

II'm starting to miss my YZF750SP. 158hp would have been. . , well more than enough for getting on with. Made a GSXR feel pretty average till it got past 11000 rpm.

[jellywrestler]

Agree. That "primary" chain is going to last about 3km:facepalm:

Too bloody short and will overheat and cook itself to death...and not a slow death. Ask Drew how it worked out for him on his sidecar.:shutup:

what bike are we looking at here?

[HenryDorsetCase]

what bike are we looking at here?

this customised CB1300. Its fabboo.

[husaberg]

II'm starting to miss my YZF750SP. 158hp would have been. . , well more than enough for getting on with. Made a GSXR feel pretty average till it got past 11000 rpm.

the guy name who was the tuner for Balgrada was Very Italian Gesepe? back in a mo

[husaberg]

II'm starting to miss my YZF750SP. 158hp would have been. . , well more than enough for getting on with. Made a GSXR feel pretty average till it got past 11000 rpm.

The name of the main guy who was the tuner for Balgrada was Very Italian Gesepe? back in a mo.

Nope its was even more Italian than that
Beppe Russo
I 99% think this is him
http://www.pepporusso.it/

[flashg]

The name of the main guy who was the tuner for "BALGARDA" was Very Italian Gesepe? back in a mo.

Nope its was even more Italian than that
Beppe Russo
I 99% think this is him
http://www.pepporusso.it/

Fixed that for ya husa. You're welcome
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/11/3a7bffdd2e9c0e077f682f22d9112553.pnghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/11/0d16767e57804931a569316e591b6426.png

[husaberg]

Fixed that for ya husa. You're welcome

I did speld it write a page ago though:Oops:
BELGARDA

[Crasherfromwayback]

I did speld it write a page ago though:Oops:
BELGARDA

You obviously didn't know anything about it. Typos eh...

[husaberg]

You obviously didn't know anything about it. Typos eh...

Hilarious.... only thing is, I had already said I wasn't sure of the spelling in the post above, but got all the other details right including the tuners name which certainly isn't common knowledge or likely googleable, you on the other hand specified the completely wrong model not once but twice in a row. Its still funny. but not as funny as you still trying to make out it was a one off typo.

[flashg]

Hilarious.... only thing is, I had already said I wasn't sure of the spelling in the post above, but got all the other details right including the tuners name which certainly isn't common knowledge or likely googleable, you on the other hand specified the completely wrong model not once but twice in a row. Its still funny. but not as funny as you still trying to make out it was a one off typo.


You did well Husa, your research was something I hadn't found, and interesting indeed. And yes you spelt it right earlier. Digging up this old stuff is bloody interesting though.
Sorry about thread highjack.

[husaberg]

You did well Husa, your research was something I hadn't found, and interesting indeed. And yes you spelt it right earlier. Digging up this old stuff is bloody interesting though.
Sorry about thread highjack.

I posted some stuff somewhere about the 5 valvers and the 7 valvers Yamaha initially did from Kevin Cameron(but I can't remember where.)
I never got around to posting the Yamaha and bimota stuff Beppe Russo also did.
He was always able to get better HP and speed than the Yamaha factory were, but I think all he was dynoing 365 days a year much like Roberts guy Bud Askland was.

[flashg]

I don't think Yamaha screw as much out of their engines as they could. GasGas got more power from the WR engines than Yamaha did I'm led to believe, as an example.

[Crasherfromwayback]

but not as funny as you still trying to make out it was a one off typo.

Oh yeah I've proved you really got me there! Just like the H1R. Like the Iron head sporties too. Oh hang on...

[husaberg]

Oh yeah I've proved you really got me there! Just like the H1R. Like the Iron head sporties too. Oh hang on...

Now you are just making up shit. Is that you katman?

[Cheesy]

I posted some stuff somewhere about the 5 valvers and the 7 valvers Yamaha initially did from Kevin Cameron(but I can't remember where.)
I never got around to posting the Yamaha and bimota stuff Beppe Russo also did.
He was always able to get better HP and speed than the Yamaha factory were, but I think all he was dynoing 365 days a year much like Roberts guy Bud Askland was.

Years ago I worked with a guy that did some of the head design on the Britten, he had a story about a Japanese magazine (or some sort of media) coming to look at the Britten team and the bikes etc. But he got suspicious when the "reporters" started asking very detailed questions and taking pictures of their 5 valve head, he thought that they were engineers posing as reporters.

[husaberg]

Years ago I worked with a guy that did some of the head design on the Britten, he had a story about a Japanese magazine (or some sort of media) coming to look at the Britten team and the bikes etc. But he got suspicious when the "reporters" started asking very detailed questions and taking pictures of their 5 valve head, he thought that they were engineers posing as reporters.

That Cameron 5v and 7V stuff I talked about I actually gave that magazine and another to John when he was thinking of doing the 5v (I was very surprised to get the magazine back plus a pile of the obligatory posters) he was a nice dude actually kind of shy in some ways)
Yet he could talk almost anyone into doing stuff or giving stuff to him just with his enthusiasm, Shit he could even sweet talk old Mrs Whiting and not even old Mr Whiting could do that)
I used to chuckle every time he came in to get Valve springs or some other bits, (The inner vale springs on the Britten were std Honda clutch springs)
PS what year is the 501? I have one of those

[pritch]

Just a few hours ago there was a big classic bike auction conducted by Coys in Britain. These are just the ones MCN thought worthy of mention, but since these were the prices paid they can be assumed to be the market value. Not that you'll see many bikes like these hereabout.



All prices in Pounds.

Royal Enfield Constellation - 11,000

1994 Honda RC45 - 30,000

Cagiva GP500 Tipo (ex Raymond Roche) - - 70,000

1957 Ducati 125GP Bialbero - 63,000

Moto Guzzi 500 Bicylindri GP - 100,000

Ducati Desmosedici - 32,000

Moto Guzzi 500 V8 GP - 176,000

1927 Brough Superior - 110,000

1964 Bianchi 500 Bicilindrica Bialbero - 110,000

[Crasherfromwayback]

Cagiva GP500 Tipo (ex Raymond Roche) - - 70,000



Pity I wasn't one of the three that won $333,000.00 last night then...

[pritch]

Pity I wasn't one of the three that won $333,000.00 last night then...

Yeah. $333,000.00 wouldn't have bought the Guzzi V8. Be a bugger to win that much money and not be able to buy the motorbike you really wanted.
I'd probably have to drown my sorrows. :drinkup:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yeah. $333,000.00 wouldn't have bought the Guzzi V8. Be a bugger to win that much money and not be able to buy the motorbike you really wanted.
I'd probably have to drown my sorrows. :drinkup:

Aye. The V8 Guzzi is a cool thing, but a 500 smoker is something I'd rather have.

[HenryDorsetCase]

1994 Honda RC45 - 30,000



It must have had some provenance for that money. I was just reading my latest PB and Chris Walker is in there saying he was offered his either BSB or WSB RC45 for 13000 at season end and he didnt have the coin.

Theres an RC45 on tardme for $45knz presently. Asking. Likely get it for say $40.

Just saying.

It makes every SP1 and SP2 in the world a bargain....

[HenryDorsetCase]

Aye. The V8 Guzzi is a cool thing, but a 500 smoker is something I'd rather have.

80 000 pounds. Money well spent sir.

http://suter500.com/

[Katman]

I'd probably have to drown my sorrows. :drinkup:

That's why I keep my sorrows cheap.

[Crasherfromwayback]

80 000 pounds. Money well spent sir.

http://suter500.com/

Rather have the Cagiva sorry!

[pritch]

That's why I keep my sorrows cheap.

Oh yes. I'm on my last glass of the vinho tinto that was in - and with - my dinner.

Cheers :drinkup:

[Askor]

I sold a 1983 one of these last year for $1500, with wof and reg. 4k is verrry optimistic http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1033781468.htm

[F5 Dave]

Shirt yes esp if you zoom in it looks pretty ropey. Heads probably cracked too.

[Mike.Gayner]

Surely this one has been posted, but I stopped reading after the thread got all bitchy a while back:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1030538114.htm

[Askor]

Surely this one has been posted, but I stopped reading after the thread got all bitchy a while back:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1030538114.htm

What KB thread doesn't get bitchy after a while :whistle:

[HenryDorsetCase]

Surely this one has been posted, but I stopped reading after the thread got all bitchy a while back:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1030538114.htm

Oh puh-lease. Have you SEEN those shoes and that handbag?

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1033882866.htm

I love this. But it seems to be an example of someone buying a bike for say $6k, then spending a bit of time and effort on it, and suddenly its miraculously worth double that.

In my experience that is not how it goes.

for three grand more you can buy a new Ducati Scrambler or Triumph Scrambler.

People want way too much for these anyway for what they are.

[jellywrestler]

Surely this one has been posted, but I stopped reading after the thread got all bitchy a while back:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1030538114.htm

what's with the addiction to that horrible exhaust tape all about?

[Autech]

What is with these wankers trying to make money on modified vehicles? I mean, you took a factory bike, designed by seriously clever cunts in Japan and ruined it, and you want people to pay more for that?


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[The Lone Rider]

The two hipster guys from "Pariah Custom Werks" in Browns Bay sell 10+ year old, less than 1000cc, Jap bikes they've "done up" for over $30,000.

Apparently they've managed to sell at least one.

Don't get me wrong - some of their work is nice (if somewhat uninspired), but hands up if you'd pay over $30,000 for an old Jap bike repainted and a new exhaust put on it.

[TheDemonLord]

The two hipster guys from "Pariah Custom Werks" in Browns Bay sell 10+ year old, less than 1000cc, Jap bikes they've "done up" for over $30,000.

Apparently they've managed to sell at least one.

Don't get me wrong - some of their work is nice (if somewhat uninspired), but hands up if you'd pay over $30,000 for an old Jap bike repainted and a new exhaust put on it.

If your hand is still up - let me know, I'll sell you an old Jap Bike for $29,999

[awa355]

Nothing wrong with the bike, not for me, but I love the saddle bags. :niceone::niceone:


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1034968169.htm

[eldog]

Nothing wrong with the bike, not for me, but I love the saddle bags. :niceone::niceone:


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1034968169.htm

That bike could be for you, it took a month to get from chch to AKL :innocent:

could go go faster without those bags:whistle:

[Autech]

"Easy to drive bike".

There's the fucking problem right there!


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[Brett]

An $11k bike on a good day in the sunshine!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1035624994.htm

[Autech]

An $11k bike on a good day in the sunshine!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1035624994.htm

So it has super hard old rubber on it and he thinks that is a good thing.

Never seen the rain, nor anything past 6k rpm I would think. Almost as bigger travesty as the price.
7 year old bike for 16k? Maaaaate, you're dreeeaaaammmmiiiinnnnggg.


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[Mike.Gayner]

I love it when people brag about having never ridden in the rain, as if it's some sort of badge of honour. Or as if the rain somehow magically degrades motorcycles.

[WNJ]

I love it when people brag about having never ridden in the rain, as if it's some sort of badge of honour. Or as if the rain somehow magically degrades motorcycles.

Always cracks me up when they say NEVR DROPPED OR SCRATCHED BY ME THEY ARE FROM PREVIOUS OWNER :innocent:

[eldog]

prefer riding in the rain and the dark, but that's just me.

which reminds me, better go and see if the bike will start, so long since I have ridden it.:brick:

WNJ - does "Not me Mum" sound familiar?

[jasonu]

Always cracks me up when they say NEVR DROPPED OR SCRATCHED BY ME THEY ARE FROM PREVIOUS OWNER :innocent:

Only 3 careful owners





and 10 rough cunts before that...

[TheDemonLord]

An $11k bike on a good day in the sunshine!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1035624994.htm

I love the part about No Test Rides - If I'm going to drop 16K on a Bike (and that is a big if) I goddamn well expect a Test Ride.

[Owl]

I love the part about No Test Rides - If I'm going to drop 16K on a Bike (and that is a big if) I goddamn well expect a Test Ride.

I sold a bike for $16k and the guy didn't even hear it running before he took possession.

[Drew]

I love the part about No Test Rides - If I'm going to drop 16K on a Bike (and that is a big if) I goddamn well expect a Test Ride.

Why? The one here is over priced of course, but you expect not to like a modern bike worth $16k?

Don't get me wrong, I'm not trolling here. I'm asking because it makes little sense. I won't buy a bike I haven't ridden either, but the reality is that only older bikes need ridden to check for mechanical faults.

[pritch]

So it has super hard old rubber on it and he thinks that is a good thing.



Yeah, what dealer would actually say there were any kilometres left in six year old tyres?

[Autech]

Yeah, what dealer would actually say there were any kilometres left in six year old tyres?

Surprises me that Honda Hamilton would say that as they once "steam cleaned" my bike when it was in for a service and charged me for it, but managed to miss all the dirt and grime whilst doing so (they never did it).
Wankers.



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[awa355]

An $11k bike on a good day in the sunshine!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1035624994.htm

I can imagine how far you would get going into a dealer and saying " I'm looking at buying a bike privately, but would like to test ride the same model from you to see what they go like".

[Crasherfromwayback]

I can imagine how far you would get going into a dealer and saying " I'm looking at buying a bike privately, but would like to test ride the same model from you to see what they go like".

Instead they simply lie to your face...

[TheDemonLord]

Why? The one here is over priced of course, but you expect not to like a modern bike worth $16k?

Don't get me wrong, I'm not trolling here. I'm asking because it makes little sense. I won't buy a bike I haven't ridden either, but the reality is that only older bikes need ridden to check for mechanical faults.

It's more to do with if someone says no test rides, I smell a rat. If I've got proof of Funds, I expect to take the bike for a Test Ride - make sure that particular bike rides well, is to my liking, doesn't have anything that doesn't sound/feel/look right etc.

[Drew]

It's more to do with if someone says no test rides, I smell a rat. If I've got proof of Funds, I expect to take the bike for a Test Ride - make sure that particular bike rides well, is to my liking, doesn't have anything that doesn't sound/feel/look right etc.
If the bike is not 'as advertised', go get your money back.

[Katman]

It's more to do with if someone says no test rides, I smell a rat.

The only rat here is probably the one festering up your arse.

The guy probably just doesn't fancy people seeing what top speed they can get out of first gear.

[TheDemonLord]

If the bike is not 'as advertised', go get your money back.

Caveat Emptor.

[TheDemonLord]

The only rat here is probably the one festering up your arse.

You really are obsessed with Homosexuality, you should go see a counselor about that.

[bogan]

If someone wants to sell to me, a test ride is required; there'd have to be a damn good reason to buy without one, and an even better reason to buy when one is not allowed.


You really are obsessed with Homosexuality, you should go see a counselor about that.

You need to meet some homosexuals, you might be surprised how few of them have small rodents up there :whistle:

If anything they'd be less likely due to the resulting penile inhospitably of that environment :eek5:

[puddytat]

Don't you cunts go getting all personal in this thread as well....:yawn:

[Brett]

I sold a bike for $16k and the guy didn't even hear it running before he took possession.

I spent $12.5k on a bike I hadn't even seen! Took the owner at his word, gave him payment and he shipped it up from Chch. This was 2014 and it was a 2012 CBR1000rr. And...it was mint. Sold it a year later for $15.5k. Hahaha.

[Brett]

No test rides. LOL. It's only a CBR1000rr at the end of the day. I had one...it was a brilliant bike...but hey let's not get silly about it. If a punter shows up with a wad of cash, I am sure he would change his mind. If someone would give him $16k for it then he would be mad not to take it.

[puddytat]

If someone wants to sell to me, a test ride is required; there'd have to be a damn good reason to buy without one, and an even better reason to buy when one is not allowed.



You need to meet some homosexuals, you might be surprised how few of them have small rodents up there :whistle:

If anything they'd be less likely due to the resulting penile inhospitably of that environment :eek5:

And you redded me for that comment I made?
You truly are fucked in the head then.

[5150]

Not a bike, but a car, and not price related, but the seller seems to be optimistic on how little it needs to get going. Ummm little body work? That looks like either primer or fire damage ... http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/specialist-cars/other/auction-1020278142.htm

[Scubbo]

Not a bike, but a car, and not price related, but the seller seems to be optimistic on how little it needs to get going. Ummm little body work? That looks like either primer or fire damage ... http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/specialist-cars/other/auction-1020278142.htm

looks like it rolled off the set of madmax

[5150]

looks like it rolled off the set of madmax

Perhaps it should have stayed there....

[yevjenko]

Perhaps it should have stayed there....
Maybe the starter he means is an accelerant?

Does it come with the guy trying to hold the bent prop shaft in?

[5150]

Does it come with the guy trying to hold the bent prop shaft in?

Well, it says As Is Where Is........ bent prop shaft and all... :clap:

[rambaldi]

looks like it rolled off the set of madmax

It certainly didn't drive off.

[awa355]

Not a bike, but a car, and not price related, but the seller seems to be optimistic on how little it needs to get going. Ummm little body work? That looks like either primer or fire damage ... http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/specialist-cars/other/auction-1020278142.htm

At least it comes with a block of firewood.

[5150]

At least it comes with a block of firewood.

Which incidentally is worth more then that heap itself.

[5150]

Sorry, another tin top, but a worthy candidate none the less....

I fail to see where is the value in this heap of shite......... Wreckers would probably only pay him $400 to haul it away and crush it.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/specialist-cars/other/auction-1034257101.htm

[Autech]

Sorry, another tin top, but a worthy candidate none the less....

I fail to see where is the value in this heap of shite......... Wreckers would probably only pay him $400 to haul it away and crush it.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/specialist-cars/other/auction-1034257101.htm

Worth 4k... Tops. Even then I would be weary of the work standard.
Jesus!
Classic case of someone trying to get the money they sunk into a vehicle back.


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[5150]

Worth 4k... Tops. Even then I would be weary of the work standard.
Jesus!
Classic case of someone trying to get the money they sunk into a vehicle back.


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8-10K tops if running. But there seems to be no motor or box included in this scam.

I'd gladly pay big $$$ for the Group A Brock SS. (These are nice by the way). But this is a bog stock run of the mill VK Commy which now looks like a POS

[Autech]

8-10K tops if running. But there seems to be no motor or box included in this scam.

I'd gladly pay big $$$ for the Group A Brock SS. (These are nice by the way). But this is a bog stock run of the mill VK Commy which now looks like a POS

With no cert (looks like dodgy work to me) and paint job?6K Maaaaybe. I figure a couple of grand in body work needed, plus cert will cost a minimum of $400 from memory, but could cost a lot more if they don't like the work that has been done. But i know very little about these cars, was a Jap man when I was into cages.

Scam indeed, I imagine he was on whatever his substance of choice is when he posted that listing.

[5150]

I imagine he was on whatever his substance of choice is when he posted that listing.

I have you know.. this covers pretty much all of KB population on this site :lol:

[F5 Dave]

Aren't they all just taxis from the 80s and 90s? Think there was a race series where you had to get your fares home of an early Saturday morning before they lost their kebab in the back seat all over a Sharron or a Tracey .

[5150]

Am I missing something here??? :scratch:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1032170934.htm

[Laava]

Am I missing something here??? :scratch:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1032170934.htm

He is just trying to recover some of the money he has spent. Trikeworks do a pretty good job but not my cuppa tea either!

[F5 Dave]

Am I missing something here??? :scratch:

http.www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1032170934.htm (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1032170934.htm)
The joy of riding a motorcycle would be the first casualty. Although the donor barely qualifies.

[Drew]

The joy of riding a motorcycle would be the first casualty. Although the donor barely qualifies.

They have their place, but I wouldn't start with that bike.

[F5 Dave]

Buy a car at least you don't get wet, or better yet a van so you can get the dirt bike in the back.

[Drew]

Buy a car at least you don't get wet, or better yet a van so you can get the dirt bike in the back.

I'm thinking of the infirmed.

[OddDuck]

Am I missing something here??? :scratch:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1032170934.htm

I thought the whole point of a trike was to put in a monster motor, something massively powerful but too heavy for a 2-wheeler? Saw one homebuilt around the Martinborough area, nice job of work on it too. Chev 350 engine. Went like a rocket.

[yevjenko]

I thought the whole point of a trike was to put in a monster motor, something massively powerful but too heavy for a 2-wheeler? Saw one homebuilt around the Martinborough area, nice job of work on it too. Chev 350 engine. Went like a rocket.
So how do you explain those vw beetle engined trikes?

[5150]

So how do you explain those vw beetle engined trikes?

Poor man's trike?

[F5 Dave]

All the disadvantages of a bike mixed with all the disadvantages of a car mixed into an ugly poorly handling behemouth.

[Drew]

All the disadvantages of a bike mixed with all the disadvantages of a car mixed into an ugly poorly handling behemouth.
Only ill handling because they're not built for speed. That can be addressed.


Your YZF750 was never gonna win any beauty contests, but you still rate it very highly.

[F5 Dave]

yeah it was pig ugly

[Drew]

yeah it was pig ugly

They're not exactly a styling masterpiece.

[F5 Dave]

But I think I'd rather own a Hillman Avenger than a trike.

[awa355]

But I think I'd rather own a Hillman Avenger than a trike.

You have never owned an Avenger then have you?. :lol::lol: I did, AND it ran on CNG. A 55L Faber tank taking up 1/2 the boot space.

[jasonu]

But I think I'd rather own a Hillman Avenger than a trike.

I owned an Avenger.....:sick:

[5150]

I owned an Avenger.....:sick:

And you have owned up to that??? :killingme

[F5 Dave]

A friend had one. It was shite.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Is a Hillman Avenger the same as a Hillman Hunter? My dad had a Hunter and it was surprisingly capable on a gravel road. My brother wrote it off THE DAY HE GOT HIS DRIVERS LICENCE by rolling it. Dad was, shall we say, unhappy. He loved that car.

[5150]

Is a Hillman Avenger the same as a Hillman Hunter? My dad had a Hunter and it was surprisingly capable on a gravel road. My brother wrote it off THE DAY HE GOT HIS DRIVERS LICENCE by rolling it. Dad was, shall we say, unhappy. He loved that car.

Your brother probably did it a favour.

Avanger and Hunter two different cars

[swarfie]

My dad had a Hunter and it was surprisingly capable on a gravel road. My brother wrote it off THE DAY HE GOT HIS DRIVERS LICENCE by rolling it. Dad was, shall we say, unhappy. He loved that car.

Haha. A mate had a Revenger when I was a youngin. I was in the passenger seat when he rolled it off the road and landed it on a fence strainer post...right through the front right strut. It was rooted...best thing that could have happened to the POS:wings:

[Banditbandit]

Is a Hillman Avenger the same as a Hillman Hunter?

Avenger



http://www.rootes-chrysler.co.uk/images/develop/devavenger_11.jpg


Hunter

http://www.simoncars.co.uk/arrow/slides/Hillman%20Hunter%201967%20front.jpg



I had a hunter once .. really enjoyed it .. not the fastest or the best handling .. but nice to cruise in ...

[Autech]

Top Gear enjoyed destroying Hillman hunters lol


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[Owl]

Now this is a Hunter.:laugh:

319957

[Virago]

Top Gear enjoyed destroying Hillman hunters lol

Nah, that was Morris Marinas. They usually got a piano dropped on them...

[Katman]

Trikeworks do a pretty good job but not my cuppa tea either!

A fool and his money.....

[5150]

Now this is a Hunter.:laugh:

319957

Aaarrrghh!!!! :crazy::puke::eek5:

Whats seen, can't be unseen..............

[Autech]

Nah, that was Morris Marinas. They usually got a piano dropped on them...

Ahh you are quite right! My bad. Nothing like a piano being dropped on a car to make ya day better


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[Drew]

I dunno what kinda experience you guys had with Avengers, but the ones I had were bullet proof and good fun to drive. They wheelie if ya do a roll back...well, the right front comes off the ground anyway.

[husaberg]

Top Gear enjoyed destroying Hillman hunters lol


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Up until not that long ago the Hilman Hunter was still being made in Syria (or somewhere close like Iran etc)
They came with Persian rugs.

Later here it is, Iran
http://www.rootes-chrysler.co.uk/paykan.html
They even do a ute version
http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--nzTyfaTX--/18s42cfqmlrdtjpg.jpg

[jellywrestler]

Haha. A mate had a Revenger when I was a youngin. I was in the passenger seat when he rolled it off the road and landed it on a fence strainer post...right through the front right strut. It was rooted...best thing that could have happened to the POS:wings:

wern't they made by the Rootes group?

[Autech]

You old farts probably remember when they were launched lol.
:ar15:


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[F5 Dave]

I dunno what kinda experience you guys had with Avengers, but the ones I had were bullet proof and good fun to drive. They wheelie if ya do a roll back...well, the right front comes off the ground anyway.
And then your hand slipped off, you lost all momentum and you had to start again.

That was a dream Drew, probably induced by oxygen deprivation as Jimmy was holding a pillow over your head and intended on telling your parents you were delayed cot death.

In short Scavengers and Cunters were made in the same factory by the same depressed sad sack class oppressed poms with predicable results.

[Drew]

And then your hand slipped off, you lost all momentum and you had to start again.

That was a dream Drew, probably induced by oxygen deprivation as Jimmy was holding a pillow over your head and intended on telling your parents you were delayed cot death.

In short Saveners and Cunters were made in the same factory by the same depressed sad sack class oppressed poms with predicable results.
Nah man, my one was awesome. Slow as a wet week, but good fun.

[jasonu]

A friend had one. It was shite.

Shite is being generous. Mind you from what I see on TV the Avenger, and other Pommy shitters might become valuable. I just yesterday watched an episode of Wheeler Dealers and learnt a poxy Mk2 Escort can be worth more than 6k pounds. Not a Mexico or RS2000, an ORDINARY Mk2 Escort.

[jellywrestler]

Slow as a wet week, but good fun.

just like your life eh?

[F5 Dave]

Shite is being generous. Mind you from what I see on TV the Avenger, and other Pommy shitters might become valuable. I just yesterday watched an episode of Wheeler Dealers and learnt a poxy Mk2 Escort can be worth more than 6k pounds. Not a Mexico or R2000, an ORDINARY Mk2 Escort.
Really? I have a mate with a bright yellow mk1 that looks good but is still a fjord prostitute, his brother has one with a v6. Still a old crap car.

[Drew]

Really? I have a mate with a bright yellow mk1 that looks good but is still a fjord prostitute, his brother has one with a v6. Still a old crap car.

There's a recurring theme here Dave. You can't see the good in anything you don't or haven't owned, and found to be awesome.

The majority of vehicles on the road are far from perfect, you'll be happier if you learn to accept those flaws and look at the positives. Trust me on this.

[Black Knight]

I had a Morris Oxford-a 56 I think-Bench front seat with offset steering wheel so you could get 3 across,column change that was like a piece of rope when changing-Many of these were used as taxi's in Chch,some doing huge mileages.Mine developed a clonk in the motor,ran it for a further 6 months before deciding to strip down and investigate.Discovered broken crankshaft at one of the journals!!!Only an "Oxcart" eh?

[roogazza]

I worked on all these cars in their day when they were new.We thought they weren't too bad then.
Like a MK2 3.8 Jaguar,pretty flash in its day, but now, not so much.

But then, look at the old bikes, ride them nowdays and they feel like buckets of shit .:rolleyes:

Loved my Mach4 Kawasaki in 1972 but a gsxr1000 of the present is not in the same world.
Old shit ,I look at , but thats about it. :lol:

Hey , I don't even look the same !!!!!!!!!:crazy:

[Ocean1]

Really? I have a mate with a bright yellow mk1 that looks good but is still a fjord prostitute, his brother has one with a v6. Still a old crap car.

The boy's got a couple of MK1s, selling one now and is getting astonishing interest.

Thing is, they might have been crap ex factory, but they're very very light, and very easy to make handle quite well.

[Laava]

Like a MK2 3.8 Jaguar,pretty flash in its day, but now, not so much.
:

Yep, but still pretty much unsurpassed in the looks dept for a family saloon car!

[roogazza]

The boy's got a couple of MK1s, selling one now and is getting astonishing interest.

Thing is, they might have been crap ex factory, but they're very very light, and very easy to make handle quite well.

I've had six MK1s and six MK2 Sports !!
One of my boys has built a MK 2 with 190kw Nissan Turbo in it,the doors flap !!!! :laugh::laugh:

[roogazza]

Yep, but still pretty much unsurpassed in the looks dept for a family saloon car!

As a young apprentice in 1965 mumble ? The 3.8 Mk2 with overdrive was road tested at approx 125mph (200kmh) !!!
We had a tow car for the bikes in the 70's when the speed limit was ........140kph :bleh::lol:

[HenryDorsetCase]

The boy's got a couple of MK1s, selling one now and is getting astonishing interest.

Thing is, they might have been crap ex factory, but they're very very light, and very easy to make handle quite well.

Theres a reason they were a very successful rally car, eh?

[F5 Dave]

There's a recurring theme here Dave. You can't see the good in anything you don't or haven't owned, and found to be awesome.

The majority of vehicles on the road are far from perfect, you'll be happier if you learn to accept those flaws and look at the positives. Trust me on this.
I drive a van I know mediocre handling and am well happy to accept it if the compromise is worth it. That said last week we spent $1600 odd fitting decent shocks to the wiffs corolla cause it handled like a fish. Actually fishes handle real well so think of some other analogy.

But the Brit stuff was old crap. The jappas nailed them for good reason.

[Drew]

But the Brit stuff was old crap. The jappas nailed them for good reason.
No doubt, but it's entertaining crap a lot of times.

[jasonu]

. That said last week we spent $1600 odd fitting decent shocks to the wiffs corolla

.

Are they made of gold???

[yevjenko]

Are they made of gold???
ohlins for a Corolla? ;)

[Crasherfromwayback]

There's a recurring theme here Dave. You can't see the good in anything you don't or haven't owned, and found to be awesome.

The majority of vehicles on the road are far from perfect, you'll be happier if you learn to accept those flaws and look at the positives. Trust me on this.

I find this post pretty fucking funny.

[gsxr]

Avengers are shit now but they were ok in their day
1976* United Kingdom Andrew Cowan Jim Scott Hillman Avenger
Rally of NZ winner.
Go figure

[F5 Dave]

Good greif, three pages of people waxing lyrical about Hillmans. All I said is I'd rather have one than a smegging trike.

Anyway won't someone save the thread by posting some old TM shitter so we can continue to laugh at bearded hipsters that were trying to be wannabes but found out that they dinnawannabe?

[F5 Dave]

Who is that masked man. He's dreamy.

Try this. For a kit project bike, this is more just a collection of manky parts

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1038012361.htm

[F5 Dave]

Next listing down, four grand for something with a Villiers engine. It might be old, but its not a classic.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1037796160.htm

[F5 Dave]

This is a good starting point for a complete collection of every major British classic motorbike. You just might have to find a few separately. . . . and a few parts for this one.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1034857321.htm

[F5 Dave]

This doesn't belong here, I just wanted to post it up as the antithesis of this thread subject matter. It's fukn cool, it is a classic, it was super ground breaking when launched.

The price is reasonable and the photos catalogue every bit of damage in an honest format.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1037736223.htm

[Drew]

This doesn't belong here, I just wanted to post it up as the antithesis of this thread subject matter. It's fukn cool, it is a classic, it was super ground breaking when launched.

The price is reasonable and the photos catalogue every bit of damage in an honest format.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1037736223.htm

I used to thrash around on Johan Bruns' one of those. Really cool bikes back in the day. Puka Puka.

[nzspokes]

Reckon this would be a great little bike for someone. Ohlins and cheap fun.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1041529382.htm

[jellywrestler]

Next listing down, four grand for something with a Villiers engine. It might be old, but its not a classic.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1037796160.htm

now that's where you're out of touch, blue smoke and pedal bikes have a cult following in some parts of the country, think this is top dollar but would tick a lot of boxes for some people, especially as they get older and it's about all they can ride to still keep their finger in the pie...

[nzspokes]

Really? I have a mate with a bright yellow mk1 that looks good but is still a fjord prostitute, his brother has one with a v6. Still a old crap car.

I raced a MK1 RS2000, Needed a ton of work to go around a corner but was fun.

[Drew]

I find this post pretty fucking funny.

Yeah yeah. I've learned that there is more to most things than my own enjoyment levels in anything. Sorta happened when I started getting getting my mental under control.

I appreciate that the irony does need to be pointed out though.

[Autech]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1041446924&ed=true

4500 for a bike with no NZ reg ever... Looks bloody nice but worth the dosh?


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[husaberg]

Who is that masked man. He's dreamy.

Try this. For a kit project bike, this is more just a collection of manky parts

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1038012361.htm

If he hadn't removed the TSS or Nourish 8V head from the auction I would consider that about the right value.
Shame its not a wideline frame though, also that 8 stud heads are not 9 stud heads.
Its also got the triumph/bsa 2LS conical hub (bowden cable brake) rather than the more sought after conventional linkage earlier hub.
They were pretty as a rear but not so sharp as a front.

[WristTwister]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1041446924&ed=true

4500 for a bike with no NZ reg ever... Looks bloody nice but worth the dosh?


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I was advised against imports, unless they were sold here as well - something to do with getting parts?

[Tazz]

I was advised against imports, unless they were sold here as well - something to do with getting parts?

You were given terrible advice.

[James Deuce]

I was advised against imports, unless they were sold here as well - something to do with getting parts?
Lol, really? It's easier to get parts for imports locally, than it is to get them for officially imported models. If you are silly enough to use the local distribution chain for those NZ-new models you can expect your parts any time from 3 months hence to never for some brands.

There's this Internet thing. It's a great enabler. You should allow your self to be enabled and stop listening to advice from people who sound like they've never owned a bike in their life.

There are countless stories of people on this forum alone, making warranty claims for near-new, officially imported bikes where the distributor has simply failed to provide parts for a warranty claim, let alone stock consumables like bearings and cables.

[Ocean1]

There are countless stories of people on this forum alone, making warranty claims for near-new, officially imported bikes where the distributor has simply failed to provide parts for a warranty claim, let alone stock consumables like bearings and cables.

Got to say TSS seem to be having somewhat better luck with KTM than they did with Aprilia. Or Yamaha for that matter.

The SDR has a broken taillight, not uncommon on the early ones apparently. I rocked up to the workshop and asked what they're worth, but oh, no, that's still under warrantee, sir, two years now, we'll take care of that.

Very refreshing. I can now spend taillight moneys on a new helmet. :woohoo:

[WristTwister]

You were given terrible advice.

Maybe so. To be more precise it was because a model that wasn't sold here may not have parts readily available in NZ, but from what you guys are telling me, that's not any different to NZ models. I guess I just like to support local dealers if I can. :doh:

Everyone has got some advice to share I guess, it's not easy to tell what's good advise until you ask more people!

[James Deuce]

Got to say TSS seem to be having somewhat better luck with KTM than they did with Aprilia. Or Yamaha for that matter.

The SDR has a broken taillight, not uncommon on the early ones apparently. I rocked up to the workshop and asked what they're worth, but oh, no, that's still under warrantee, sir, two years now, we'll take care of that.

Very refreshing. I can now spend taillight moneys on a new helmet. :woohoo:
Aprilia and Yamaha have to have the very worst support infrastructure of any brands in NZ. KTM are Germanic in origin and they don't appear to do anythin gby halves, so I'm not suprised.

[Kickaha]

Aprilia and Yamaha have to have the very worst support infrastructure of any brands in NZ. KTM are Germanic in origin and they don't appear to do anythin gby halves, so I'm not suprised.

Our local Yamaha guy is awesome, I dont think I've ever had to wait more than 7-10 days for anything I have ordered and that's only if it's ex Japan otherwise no more than a day if local or 4-5 days ex Oz and that's stuff for 30 year old shitters

[James Deuce]

Our local Yamaha guy is awesome, I dont think I've ever had to wait more than 7-10 days for anything I have ordered and that's only if it's ex Japan otherwise no more than a day if local or 4-5 days ex Oz and that's stuff for 30 year old shitters
Not the usual experience here. Most dealers make you wait until the distributor has a full container. I bought my CB400 because I couldn't get standard service items for my R6 for 3 months. Owned it for a year. Rode it for about 6 months of that year.

[00quattro00]

Reckon this would be a great little bike for someone. Ohlins and cheap fun.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1041529382.htm
Thats mine, it is a fun bike, dont know if i want to sell it now

[Drew]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1038559895.htm

Some of these model bikes fetch very good money. Hardly surprising that people put silly buy now prices on some auctions.

[Autech]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1038559895.htm

Some of these model bikes fetch very good money. Hardly surprising that people put silly buy now prices on some auctions.

I love this part:
"Kick start only, there is a knack to starting these bikes but this starts very well. If you're afraid of manly bikes that require a hefty right boot, buy a GN125 princess."

Not my cup of tea, but seems a cool wee ride.

[awa355]

5g for a bike 18 year old Yamaha single and was just a commuter model at that. Drum brakes, kick start only, and still need tiding up?. No wonder Yamaha only made it for two years. Good luck to him tho', I wouldn't pay that. I have gotten past seeing just the 'cool' look.

[F5 Dave]

I struggle to see an SR as a manly bike. Had a 1980 TT500 back in the day. Same engine origin. Fast around the suburbs (dirtbike gearing) for a 19yrold but asthmatic once shown a motorway.

Besides Kick has informed us on the merits of the mighty GN125. . .

[Drew]

Auction is dollar reserve. Bike just passed a VIN check. Needs fuck all.

The manly bit is tongue in cheek.

It'll go 6.5K.

[Banditbandit]

You old farts probably remember when they were launched lol.
:ar15:


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In 1966 I was 11 years old ...


This is a good starting point for a complete collection of every major British classic motorbike. You just might have to find a few separately. . . . and a few parts for this one.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1034857321.htm


And worth 10grand when it's finished

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1003710272.htm



Thats mine, it is a fun bike, dont know if i want to sell it now

:rofl: I know what you mean ..


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1038559895.htm

Some of these model bikes fetch very good money. Hardly surprising that people put silly buy now prices on some auctions.




5g for a bike 18 year old Yamaha single and was just a commuter model at that. Drum brakes, kick start only, and still need tiding up?. No wonder Yamaha only made it for two years. Good luck to him tho', I wouldn't pay that. I have gotten past seeing just the 'cool' look.

Yeah yeah .. the reserve has been met and the current bid is $5,150 ... at least two people are prepared to pay more than $5grand for this bike .. if a bike is worth what someone will pay for it, then this one is worth more than $5grand ...

[Autech]

In 1966 I was 11 years old ...



My Mum was 4 years old... :baby: