Optimistic sellers

[Drew]

They aren't bad bikes to start with but I've never seen one that has actually been improved to any worthwhile degree.


You take that back. You take that back right now!

Mines fucken awesome.

[AllanB]

I'll bet a pint on it it is NOT a Deus build. Maybe the former owner sold it to the current one for a high price claiming it was a Deus build?

Quite impressed that they have managed to shoe that tyre on the rear rim!

[Grumph]

Well the night picture was unexpected...tell me, do you dress as the Pearly King when riding it ?

[Drew]

Well the night picture was unexpected...tell me, do you dress as the Pearly King when riding it ?

Dude, I was out playing in the snow. The tank is covered in Heineken caps, but in this shot I can see where ya might mistake it for an Elvis bike.

[neels]

What is it about the Yamaha singles that makes people do things like that to them ?
I've been wondering the same thing, the SR's seem to be a popular thing for cafe racer/bobber abominations.

Anyway, unmolested you wouldn't get $5800 for a SR400, so why would you think making it uglier is going to increase the price?

[HenryDorsetCase]

What makes someone do this to a perfectly good motorcycle and then expect stupid money for it?
Is it drugs?

What?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1094608032.htm

This is the ugliest POS I have seen in awhile.
Fifty yards of pipe wrap and the muffler pointing straight up?

Also what is this "air line" that he had cleaned?
Is it part of the powerband?

I came in here tonight to post this particular bike. I propose we start a givealittle page, so we can buy it and turn it back into a proper motorbike, not some hipster douchenozzle's idea of a motorbike he had seen in a pot-haze after his fucking beard-oil caught fire and he realised his TINY FUCKING TWIGGY LEG could not kickstart the thing even though the airline was defective and it only had 3:! compression

FUCK

edit: i have had some wine and some beer so I have aksed some questions:

I am concerned that cleaning the airline may have detirmentally affected the powerband. Does the motorcycle run well, after that, particularly given the egregious and large exhaust pipe?

Are the tyres made of actual beasts, or synthetic?

[F5 Dave]

And the Raleigh Chopper seat!

It's both Kweer and Ghey at the same time.

[husaberg]

I came in here tonight to post this particular bike. I propose we start a givealittle page, so we can buy it and turn it back into a proper motorbike, not some hipster douchenozzle's idea of a motorbike he had seen in a pot-haze after his fucking beard-oil caught fire and he realised his TINY FUCKING TWIGGY LEG could not kickstart the thing even though the airline was defective and it only had 3:! compression

FUCK

edit: i have had some wine and some beer so I have aksed some questions:

I am concerned that cleaning the airline may have detirmentally affected the powerband. Does the motorcycle run well, after that, particularly given the egregious and large exhaust pipe?

Are the tyres made of actual beasts, or synthetic?

Send him a text saying Anytime

[jellywrestler]

Dude, I was out playing in the snow. The tank is covered in Heineken caps, but in this shot I can see where ya might mistake it for an Elvis bike.

not elvis the plevis at all, maybe, just maybe his brother enis.

[Racing Dave]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1095081851.htm

'People love it'...

[neels]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1095081851.htm

'People love it'...
People love to point and laugh at it...:nya:

[F5 Dave]

Three and a half?! Pant, pant. Rims painted as the are rusty. Mismatched and lethal tyres. Shit. . , well, everything.

OK Dave. You are the next
Winner of this thread.

[husaberg]

Three and a half?! Pant, pant. Rims painted as the are rusty. Mismatched and lethal tyres. Shit. . , well, everything.

OK Dave. You are the next
Winner of this thread.

Have a look at the motor esp the top end I don't think its Xr200 at all, maybe TLR the cylinder fining kind of looks too big so the cam cover is the wrong shape as well, To be a Xr200
Edit it could be a ATC200X top end I have never seen one but they are supposed to have larger fins
that last pic has a RLT250 engine
My 2c

he's still dreaming........

[Drew]

Three and a half?! Pant, pant. Rims painted as the are rusty. Mismatched and lethal tyres. Shit. . , well, everything.

OK Dave. You are the next
Winner of this thread.
With one of those ribbed nylons on the front, it wouldn't matter what ya put on the back.

[F5 Dave]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1095081851.htm'People love it'...
, , , ,
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5253802ce4b02181810f4626/t/532a0b31e4b0e8b344d5e302/1438041925740/?format=1500w

[Autech]

Have a look at the motor esp the top end I don't think its Xr200 at all, maybe TLR the cylinder fining kind of looks too big so the cam cover is the wrong shape as well.
that last pic has a RLT250 engine
My 2c

he's still dreaming........

Holy shit I like the look of that TLR250.
Someone sell me one!


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[husaberg]

Holy shit I like the look of that TLR250.
Someone sell me one!


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http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1089998514.htm

[Grumph]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1089998514.htm

That's not a bad price for one of those. They're still in demand as a starter twinshock trials bike.
I was loaned one for a go...made even me look quite competent.

[Ocean1]

That's not a bad price for one of those. They're still in demand as a starter twinshock trials bike.
I was loaned one for a go...made even me look quite competent.

And they've even got a seat, be a great trail bike for the old fellas that don't bounce like they used to...

Never ridden one, isn't that the one they used an XL125 engine for? Were supposed to be a nice unit.

[5150]

People love it:

Not my people :no:

[Pound]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1099287617.htm


"flashed the CPU so its running in at 234 HP at the moment"



Did the CPU flash also include a free super charger?

[5ive]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1099287617.htm


"flashed the CPU so its running in at 234 HP at the moment"



Did the CPU flash also include a free super charger?

Probably changed the Motherboard and added some Ram.

[nzspokes]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1099287617.htm


"flashed the CPU so its running in at 234 HP at the moment"



Did the CPU flash also include a free super charger?

If that was closer I would go ride it for a giggle. On a dry day, that back tyre looks rooted.

[F5 Dave]

He flashed the Child Protection Unit? :shit: That shit'll get you locked up. Sick bastard.

[F5 Dave]

First listing in classic section

These were shit, and he hasn't improved it.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1095673165.htm

[Drew]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1099287617.htm


"flashed the CPU so its running in at 234 HP at the moment"



Did the CPU flash also include a free super charger?

Slip on muffler and a reflash. Yip, 234 sounds about right.

[Grumph]

First listing in classic section

These were shit, and he hasn't improved it.

Actually made it worse by reverting to the 350 drum brake....

[Autech]

If that was closer I would go ride it for a giggle. On a dry day, that back tyre looks rooted.

Want me to go ridicule him on behalf of all who post in this thread?


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[Drew]

Actually made it worse by reverting to the 350 drum brake....

I think it looks cool as hell. $5k is just stupid though.

[jellywrestler]

He flashed the Child Protection Unit? :shit: That shit'll get you locked up. Sick bastard.

probably did it using his I-Touch kids (tm)

[Pound]

Want me to go ridicule him on behalf of all who post in this thread?


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Yes please........;)

[Grumph]

Want me to go ridicule him on behalf of all who post in this thread?


Yes please........;)

Let me know when you're going - I could play your dad and ask embarassing questions....

Ok...grandad.

[WNJ]

Want me to go ridicule him on behalf of all who post in this thread?


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Choc fish for ya if ya do :rolleyes:

[WristTwister]

Probably changed the Motherboard and added some Ram.

It has Windows 8 on it though, I'm more of a Mac person.

[nzspokes]

Want me to go ridicule him on behalf of all who post in this thread?


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Yes. :yes:

[Autech]

Shit I may just have to go. Grandad when do you want to meet him? I'm looking forward to asking for dyno graphs


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[Grumph]

Shit I may just have to go. Grandad when do you want to meet him? I'm looking forward to asking for dyno graphs


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I'm going to be awkward and say i don't do frosty mornings or evenings....lets see how obliging he is.

[rastuscat]

I think it looks cool as hell. $5k is just stupid though.

5k includes the rusty bars. Bargain.

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1101136270.htm


I asked this person a question:

Given the amount of work required to rescue the poor wee thing, how does three grand sound? You can keep the sissy bar if you like.

[Scubbo]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1100413371.htm

price is good, the english is crackup :facepalm:

[Grumph]

price is good, the english is crackup :facepalm:

His wife is a wise woman....

[Big Dog]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1100413371.htm

price is good, the english is crackup :facepalm:
His English is better than my mandarin or Cantonese.

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[jasonu]

5 grand for a scroater...


http://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/5623696801.html

Ben Bostrom, who cares!

[F5 Dave]

Paint a scooter red, add some crap looking stickers; hey presto, its a superbike.
Next up the Anthony Gobert special. (Check under the seat, he might have been 'ridin dirty' ).

[Scubbo]

His English is better than my mandarin or Cantonese.

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不比谷歌翻译虽然？ ...

[Drew]

Next up the Anthony Gobert special. (Check under the seat, he might have been 'ridin dirty' ).
I've just clicked to what 'ridin' dirty' means. Cheers man.

[Big Dog]

不比谷歌翻译虽然？ ...

最光榮的翻譯仍然上下文沒有

[jellywrestler]

I've just clicked to what 'ridin' dirty' means. Cheers man.

sounds like you take an hour and a half to watch sixty minutes at that rate...

[Drew]

sounds like you take an hour and a half to watch sixty minutes at that rate...

They see me rollin'...

[Ender EnZed]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1101136270.htm


I asked this person a question:

Given the amount of work required to rescue the poor wee thing, how does three grand sound? You can keep the sissy bar if you like.

Someone hit the buy now on it for $5800 this morning.

[Drew]

Someone hit the buy now on it for $5800 this morning.

The link still takes me to an active listing.

[Ender EnZed]

The link still takes me to an active listing.

Well that's weird. It closed at 9:58 this morning for me.

[Scubbo]

$5800... FUCKING MENTAL PATIENT... eh well... seller must be happy

[Drew]

Well that's weird. It closed at 9:58 this morning for me.

My bad. So it is. I thought they took the price away after it sold.

[haydes55]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160611/b330a02fad4e1b057c4bddfe15274f59.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160611/8c8c910edfe810f71c203f52b2b8fa5c.jpg

Just read the description. It might be worth $4000 if it's a 2010 with low km. chances are that's a 2002 with 50,000km

[Stylo]

That's the bike I've been looking for, instant hard on

[AllanB]

$5800... FUCKING MENTAL PATIENT... eh well... seller must be happy

Agree. For that you can purchase a tidy, CB919 Hornet, GS1400, SV1000 etc etc etc

[pritch]

Agree. For that you can purchase a tidy, CB919 Hornet, GS1400, SV1000 etc etc etc

Yeah but those bikes won't come with that cool exhaust wrap. :whistle:

[jasonu]

Someone hit the buy now on it for $5800 this morning.

Maybe they thought it said $58.00

[5150]

Someone hit the buy now on it for $5800 this morning.

Ok, own up, which one of you fuckers has a bad taste in motorcycles....:rolleyes:

[Oscar]

Yeah but those bikes won't come with that cool exhaust wrap. :whistle:

Don't forget the sissy bar...

[AllanB]

Yeah but those bikes won't come with that cool exhaust wrap. :whistle:

http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/online-store/products/Exhaust-Wrap-Black-2-Wide-X-10Ft-Long.aspx?pid=321822#Recommendations


It promotes the corrosion of your exhaust anyway - stupid fucking fashion feature on a road bike. Or required if you design a stupid leg burning exhaust system.

Or ride in jandels

[Seraph]

http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/online-store/products/Exhaust-Wrap-Black-2-Wide-X-10Ft-Long.aspx?pid=321822#Recommendations


It promotes the corrosion of your exhaust anyway - stupid fucking fashion feature on a road bike. Or required if you design a stupid leg burning exhaust system.

Or ride in jandels

used sparingly it's good...saves me from melting boots...

[Intruder VS]

http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/online-store/products/Exhaust-Wrap-Black-2-Wide-X-10Ft-Long.aspx?pid=321822#Recommendations


It promotes the corrosion of your exhaust anyway - stupid fucking fashion feature on a road bike. Or required if you design a stupid leg burning exhaust system.

Or ride in jandels

If it was that good at increasing horsepower etc wouldn't race bikes be using it?

Yep fashion statement and that's about it.

[Crasherfromwayback]

http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/online-store/products/Exhaust-Wrap-Black-2-Wide-X-10Ft-Long.aspx?pid=321822#Recommendations


It promotes the corrosion of your exhaust anyway - stupid fucking fashion feature on a road bike. Or required if you design a stupid leg burning exhaust system.

Or ride in jandels


If it was that good at increasing horsepower etc wouldn't race bikes be using it?

Yep fashion statement and that's about it.

Sorry guys. It really does work.

[OddDuck]

I think I have a contender.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1100967579.htm


Crappy cellphone pics: check
Bad decade for Harleys: check
Exposed battery, tatty paint, dicey chrome, visible rusty fastener or two: check
Photo of bike apparently stored long term in pile of rubbish: check
Admitting to major mechanical issue: check
Including photo to prove major mechanical issue: check


As ads go, this is a trainwreck.

[Luckylegs]

I think I have a contender.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1100967579.htm


Crappy cellphone pics: check
Bad decade for Harleys: check
Exposed battery, tatty paint, dicey chrome, visible rusty fastener or two: check
Photo of bike apparently stored long term in pile of rubbish: check
Admitting to major mechanical issue: check
Including photo to prove major mechanical issue: check


As ads go, this is a trainwreck.

You missed the seats case of skittle pox

[F5 Dave]

Like your work OD.

[5150]

I think I have a contender.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1100967579.htm


Crappy cellphone pics: check
Bad decade for Harleys: check
Exposed battery, tatty paint, dicey chrome, visible rusty fastener or two: check
Photo of bike apparently stored long term in pile of rubbish: check
Admitting to major mechanical issue: check
Including photo to prove major mechanical issue: check


As ads go, this is a trainwreck.

20K for this????? :confused::scratch:

[OddDuck]

Not quite as epic, but worth mentioning:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1097517075.htm

I particularly like the optimism of mentioning that the purchaser might be inclined to get this bike ready for the track.

No reg, wof, or papers.... no worries!

[Madness]

Not quite as epic, but worth mentioning:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1097517075.htm

I particularly like the optimism of mentioning that the purchaser might be inclined to get this bike ready for the track.

No reg, wof, or papers.... no worries!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/177827-Two-1970s-Harleys-stored-for-25-years-see-the-light-of-day-can-you-help-identify?highlight=1970

[5150]

Does anyone want to enlighten me as to what this suppose to be? It is advertised in the sports bike section..... :scratch:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-983950810.htm

[Autech]

Does anyone want to enlighten me as to what this suppose to be? It is advertised in the sports bike section..... :scratch:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-983950810.htm

Its supposed to be tied to a chain and dropped off a boat...


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[Drew]

Does anyone want to enlighten me as to what this suppose to be? It is advertised in the sports bike section..... :scratch:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-983950810.htm
It's a NOS fed drag bike. What part of that is not 'sportsbike' enough for you?

[5150]

It's a NOS fed drag bike. What part of that is not 'sportsbike' enough for you?

The part where it doesn't go around corners very well and it probably needs a chute to stop it.

So its not a sports bike. Its a drag bike....

[5150]

Its supposed to be tied to a chain and dropped off a boat...


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Too heavy for that. It will take the whole boat down with it.... :killingme

[Drew]

The part where it doesn't go around corners very well and it probably needs a chute to stop it.

So its not a sports bike. Its a drag bike....
It's more a sportsbike than anything road going. Dedicated sports...motorsport covers a wider range than just your view.

[haydes55]

It's more a sportsbike than anything road going. Dedicated sports...motorsport covers a wider range than just your view.
It certainly isn't a cruiser.

[5150]

It's more a sportsbike than anything road going. Dedicated sports...motorsport covers a wider range than just your view.

I guess I will give you that one. I was thinking sports was for road going sports bikes like GSXR, R1, Blade and as well as track bikes. But fair nuff. Drag bike is a sports bike too

[Drew]

I guess I will give you that one. I was thinking sports was for road going sports bikes like GSXR, R1, Blade and as well as track bikes. But fair nuff. Drag bike is a sports bike too

Don't be a fucken weirdo. We have to argue about this for days, and neither should consider what the other is actually saying.

[rambaldi]

I guess I will give you that one. I was thinking sports was for road going sports bikes like GSXR, R1, Blade and as well as track bikes. But fair nuff. Drag bike is a sports bike too

I would have chucked it under other but i guess that wouldn't get the same number of views

[Oscar]

Don't be a fucken weirdo. We have to argue about this for days, and neither should consider what the other is actually saying.

He is pretty weird to be fair.
He bought a Ural off me once...

[5150]

Don't be a fucken weirdo. We have to argue about this for days, and neither should consider what the other is actually saying.

Fuck you. My name is not Katman...:motu:

[5150]

He is pretty weird to be fair.
He bought a Ural off me once...

Weird? Who... Me? :crazy::shifty:


Anyway, I thought I was doing you a favour

[pritch]

It's a NOS fed drag bike. What part of that is not 'sportsbike' enough for you?

It's a cool looking bike too. NOS doesn't appeal to me, and I thought the price was the number you had to ring, but some of those Porche/Harleys are cool.
And a good punter can do unHarley quick things with one.

[RGVforme]

It's more a sportsbike than anything road going. Dedicated sports...motorsport covers a wider range than just your view.

Nice out of the box thinking but.....Sportsbike is more thought of as a type or design of bike more than what it is used for I think.

Trying to show your Motorcycle intellect by this type of fringe thinking and calling a Bucket Racer MX bike drag racer or Burts Indian special a Sportbike even though kind of right because its involved in a motorsport at the time may result in you looking more stupid and see you being laughed away from the event itself.:crazy:.

[Drew]

Nice out of the box thinking but.....Sportsbike is more thought of as a type or design of bike more than what it is used for I think.

Trying to show your Motorcycle intellect by this type of fringe thinking and calling a Bucket Racer MX bike drag racer or Burts Indian special a Sportbike even though kind of right because its involved in a motorsport at the time may result in you looking more stupid and see you being laughed away from the event itself.:crazy:.
Bullshit, 'sportsbike' is a marketing word in descriptive terms these days. But I maintain that a race bike is a sportsbike no matter what discipline.

[F5 Dave]

Just the 45degree steering angle makes you think, just put a bigger engine in a car.

Or spend the money on a brand new Fireblade, a new dirtbike of your fancy, a Trials bike, a bucket racer, a new set of riding kit and either a cheap van to haul it or a boozey trip to Philip island GP.

Or go ahead and buy some poxy 12year old hardley you could use once a year at the port road drags and spend the rest of the year saving to fix it.

[Drew]

Just the 45degree steering angle makes you think, just put a bigger engine in a car.

Or spend the money on a brand new Fireblade, a new dirtbike of your fancy, a Trials bike, a bucket racer, a new set of riding kit and either a cheap van to haul it or a boozey trip to Philip island GP.

Or go ahead and buy some poxy 12year old hardley you could use once a year at the port road drags and spend the rest of the year saving to fix it.There are a few drag strip around the country, and they all have regular events. If drag racing was my thing, I'd get more days on it than I do the sidecar in fact.

So, what is your point exactly?

[RGVforme]

Bullshit, 'sportsbike' is a marketing word in descriptive terms these days. But I maintain that a race bike is a sportsbike no matter what discipline.

Im more interested in reading and discussing thought out post reply's not reading post after post of pointless dribble from a person who classes anyone's view if different to their own as bullshit.

Especially when we both are in fact saying the same type of thing about marketing words type and design of modern Sportsbikes.Shame you missed that for the sake of being a argumentative dickhead.

Have a nice life:weird:

[Drew]

Im more interested in reading and discussing thought out post reply's not reading post after post of pointless dribble from a person who classes anyone's view if different to their own as bullshit.

Especially when we both are in fact saying the same type of thing about marketing words type and design of modern Sportsbikes.Shame you missed that for the sake of being a argumentative dickhead.

Have a nice life:weird:
At what point have we been saying the same thing?

Clearly my literal understanding of the term is something you take exception to. Bit don't wank on all superior like, then cry when I call bullshit. Toughen up bitch.

[Big Dog]

Small point... the Harley is listed in the sports category... not the sportsbike category.

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[RGVforme]

Small point... the Harley is listed in the sports category... not the sportsbike category.

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The cherry on the top of that shit sundae.....:laugh:

[Gremlin]

There are a few drag strip around the country, and they all have regular events. If drag racing was my thing, I'd get more days on it than I do the sidecar in fact.

So, what is your point exactly?
You should probably trade the rig for that Harley :yes:

[Big Dog]

You should probably trade the rig for that Harley :yes:
And bolt a side car on!

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[5150]

And bolt a side car on!

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It would mate well with that square rear tire.... ;)

[Drew]

You should probably trade the rig for that Harley :yes:Christ no. That shit costs a lot.


And bolt a side car on!

Sent from Tapatalk. DYACI'd quite like the NOS kit, but not allowed.


It would mate well with that square rear tire.... ;)
Dunno how a drag hoop would cope with lateral forces.

[Autech]

Had a few guys describe the Diavel I was riding in Canada as a "Sports bike". I was like, erm, no.
It wasn't bad on the corners to be fair, and was fucking fast, but it sure as hell was not a sports bike. But it's not a cruiser either IMO. So what would you put it in if you were selling it on Trademe?

[EJK]

Obviously no rego/ wof? Could buy a brand new litre bike and do just as fast 1/4 mile (or faster) at a fraction of the cost. You can even ride home after!

[Drew]

Obviously no rego/ wof? Could buy a brand new litre bike and do just as fast 1/4 mile (or faster) at a fraction of the cost. You can even ride home after!
You're saying (without knowing anything about the drag bike) that a stock ZX10 will cut a faster quarter?

[Erelyes]

You're saying (without knowing anything about the drag bike) that a stock ZX10 will cut a faster quarter?

I did a bit of reading up on that thing, it appears in the hands of a novice it can cut around a 9.7 and in the hands of a pro it can get down to about a 9.2.

Certainly quicker than any 'production' (as in street legal) bike according to Wikipedia, but not by a huge amount.

I agree that 'sports' is the best category for it, but that is only because Turdme lacks a 'competition motorcycles' category, like they have for competition cars.

[Big Dog]

Christ no. That shit costs a lot.

I'd quite like the NOS kit, but not allowed.


Dunno how a drag hoop would cope with lateral forces.
Quick release sidecar... unplug NOS... would that make it a dual sport?
Ps. It'd make a stunning demonstration lapper to take dignitaries around on. Especially if you were recording facials and sound when you hit the go gas.

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[EJK]

You're saying (without knowing anything about the drag bike) that a stock ZX10 will cut a faster quarter?

OK fine maybe not faster but definitely could give a run for the money vs a stock superbike without slick tyres, nitros, extended bars etc.

Oh, and still able to ride home after the race.

[Drew]

I did a bit of reading up on that thing, it appears in the hands of a novice it can cut around a 9.7 and in the hands of a pro it can get down to about a 9.2.

Certainly quicker than any 'production' (as in street legal) bike according to Wikipedia, but not by a huge amount.

I agree that 'sports' is the best category for it, but that is only because Turdme lacks a 'competition motorcycles' category, like they have for competition cars.

It's no small achievement to go under 10 seconds on any road bike. The big hyperbikes are easiest, but you've still gotta be on the ball.

[5150]

It's no small achievement to go under 10 seconds on any road bike. The big hyperbikes are easiest, but you've still gotta be on the ball.

My old CT110 did it in under 9secs, and without NOS......... When I threw it off a cliff. ;)

[Scubbo]

My old CT110 did it in under 9secs, and without NOS......... When I threw it off a cliff. ;)

lol I fail at maths

[5150]

lol I fail at maths

We won't hold it against you :nya:

[Autech]

It's no small achievement to go under 10 seconds on any road bike. The big hyperbikes are easiest, but you've still gotta be on the ball.

Yup, not easy to launch 180hp of bike which only wants to flip you off the back, so people can put the video up on youtube and laugh hysterically.

Wonder how the new anti wheelie, anti wheelspin, anti "youtube flipping video" systems are on a modern 1000cc bike, IE would an average rider be able to put in a 10sec pass relying solely on the electronics?

[EJK]

Yup, not easy to launch 180hp of bike which only wants to flip you off the back, so people can put the video up on youtube and laugh hysterically.

Wonder how the new anti wheelie, anti wheelspin, anti "youtube flipping video" systems are on a modern 1000cc bike, IE would an average rider be able to put in a 10sec pass relying solely on the electronics?

Ooh ooh! I can answer that!

*ehem* clears throat *ehem*

I don't know about more developed 2015+ superbikes but earlier anti-wheelie traction controls that came with S1000RR have quite aggressive throttle cut, like clutch pulled in. So yes, anti-wheelie works but I wouldn't use that as an advantage to go faster on a straight line. I've heard reports from other S1000RR owners they ran faster quarter mile time with DTC off. Here is a good demo: https://youtu.be/l3b3BkMELAM?t=12s see how throttle chops?

Next time when there is a drag event here at Ruapuna I'll see what time I get with full-throttle plus DTC on.

[Drew]

Yup, not easy to launch 180hp of bike which only wants to flip you off the back, so people can put the video up on youtube and laugh hysterically.

Wonder how the new anti wheelie, anti wheelspin, anti "youtube flipping video" systems are on a modern 1000cc bike, IE would an average rider be able to put in a 10sec pass relying solely on the electronics?
2015 RSV4 Tuono gets strangled to death.

[Drew]

What's awesome to see, is when someone with a mildly wanked Busa is cutting low nines. That tard chucks a turbo on the same bike, and couldn't get under a ten. Oh how we laugh at Todd Spiers.

[husaberg]

Yup, not easy to launch 180hp of bike which only wants to flip you off the back, so people can put the video up on youtube and laugh hysterically.

Wonder how the new anti wheelie, anti wheelspin, anti "youtube flipping video" systems are on a modern 1000cc bike, IE would an average rider be able to put in a 10sec pass relying solely on the electronics?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkAKN1I-784

[Ocean1]

Ooh ooh! I can answer that!

*ehem* clears throat *ehem*

I don't know about more developed 2015+ superbikes but earlier anti-wheelie traction controls that came with S1000RR have quite aggressive throttle cut, like clutch pulled in. So yes, anti-wheelie works but I wouldn't use that as an advantage to go faster on a straight line. I've heard reports from other S1000RR owners they ran faster quarter mile time with DTC off. Here is a good demo: https://youtu.be/l3b3BkMELAM?t=12s see how throttle chops?

Next time when there is a drag event here at Ruapuna I'll see what time I get with full-throttle plus DTC on.

Does look a little abrupt. Not dangerously, but it looks all or nothing.

I'd like to get the SDR on a strip too, it seems pretty good at holding the front juuust off the ground. Certainly better than I could manage, so I suspect leaving it on and focusing on getting the body as far fwd as possible without causing trouble out back would be the go.

[nzspokes]

Does look a little abrupt. Not dangerously, but it looks all or nothing.

I'd like to get the SDR on a strip too, it seems pretty good at holding the front juuust off the ground. Certainly better than I could manage, so I suspect leaving it on and focusing on getting the body as far fwd as possible without causing trouble out back would be the go.

From what I have read the angle sensor just behind the headstock can be undone a little and the sensor "adjusted" to make it lift a little higher. May or may not be true but would be fun to find out.

[Ocean1]

From what I have read the angle sensor just behind the headstock can be undone a little and the sensor "adjusted" to make it lift a little higher. May or may not be true but would be fun to find out.

Sounds like something it'd be fun for someone else to find out. :laugh:

Besides, lofting the front more would make it slower.

[Drew]

Launch control uses wheelie and traction control, but it works differently to their normal operation. Mostly because the acceleration whilst the clutch isn't fully engaged means the revs will spike, and that'll set everything off.

I would be interested in testing a bike with and without the electrics. I back myself off the line a bit, dunno what way would be quicker though.

[AllanB]

Launch control - the concept of pinging the throttle and dumping the clutch gives me the shits.

Reckon I'd munt it up even with the electronic trickery!

[Drew]

Launch control - the concept of pinging the throttle and dumping the clutch gives me the shits.

Reckon I'd munt it up even with the electronic trickery!
You don't dump the clutch. It still has to be feathered. I think once the clutch is all the way out that's the end of the program and you're on your own.

[Autech]

Launch control uses wheelie and traction control, but it works differently to their normal operation. Mostly because the acceleration whilst the clutch isn't fully engaged means the revs will spike, and that'll set everything off.

I would be interested in testing a bike with and without the electrics. I back myself off the line a bit, dunno what way would be quicker though.

My only real life example would be that Diavel I had for a month in Canada. I turned it all off and gave it the goods off the lights, thought the clutch was slipping as the bike didn't get very far, looked behind and I'd left a nice black line for about 10 metres of the intersection. Great fun!

Hard to compare with and without as the fly by wire makes the bike a lot more twitchy too, so the throttle turned into more of an on/off switch than in the other modes. I would say that you would be quicker without it though as the times I had the traction control engage the thing got cut quite hard, much more than a controlled wheel spin would achieve.


Launch control - the concept of pinging the throttle and dumping the clutch gives me the shits.

Reckon I'd munt it up even with the electronic trickery!

Like this? Watch the right hand side of the camera, turns out you can flip an FXR.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-5WTtHXp0A

[Maha]

So a bike has been on TM since Jan of this year, would be safe to say that it could be listed (retail) at an optimistic price?

[Autech]

So a bike has been on TM since Jan of this year, would be safe to say that it could be listed (retail) at an optimistic price?

By that logic I'm sure this car has been on TM for about 3+ years, slowly dropping in price but not by anyway near as much as required:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/nissan/auction-1037635369.htm

[AllanB]

There was a Triumph Bonnie on Tm for bloody ages. Big bucks but not unrealistic if it had been a minter. OK it was mint but most chrome parts has been brass plated ....... kind of weird, figured the owner worked at a plating place and dropped a few parts in the drink every day .........

[EJK]

Check this out? This is different kind of optimism :sunny:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1099287617.htm

[AllanB]

Check this out? This is different kind of optimism :sunny:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1099287617.htm

Fucks sake. You can buy a new one for $19k

And 234hp!!!! 'please supply proof of hp' ...............

[F5 Dave]

We've done this one, but here's another perspective. . .

https://www.google.co.nz/search?hl=en-NZ&ie=UTF-8&source=android-browser&q=hp+sauce&gfe_rd=cr&ei=lCZkV_Yur8zyB5jigYAB&gws_rd=ssl#gfe_rd=cr&gws_rd=ssl&imgdii=F2Fm_450yfU3HM%3A%3B4Fc3v2ZLeHHI0M%3A%3B4Fc 3v2ZLeHHI0M%3A&imgrc=4Fc3v2ZLeHHI0M%3A

[Drew]

We've done this one, but here's another perspective. . .

https://www.google.co.nz/search?hl=en-NZ&ie=UTF-8&source=android-browser&q=hp+sauce&gfe_rd=cr&ei=lCZkV_Yur8zyB5jigYAB&gws_rd=ssl#gfe_rd=cr&gws_rd=ssl&imgdii=F2Fm_450yfU3HM%3A%3B4Fc3v2ZLeHHI0M%3A%3B4Fc 3v2ZLeHHI0M%3A&imgrc=4Fc3v2ZLeHHI0M%3A

I fucken love HP sauce. Think it's best on a cold roast beef sandwich.

[babysteps]

I fucken love HP sauce. Think it's best on a cold roast beef sandwich.

Bacon and Egg sandwich using HP as Butter. You're welcome :shifty:

[pzkpfw]

Fucks sake. You can buy a new one for $19k

...

Oddly, the Suzuki NZ website hasn't had any GSX-R's on it for ages.

(Not saying you can't buy one, just thought this was odd.)

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.padgettsmotorcycles.com/used/bike/918/520316/john-mcguinness-hm-plant-by-padgetts-motorcycles-2013-tt-superstock-honda-cbr1000rr.aspx

[Pound]

Oddly, the Suzuki NZ website hasn't had any GSX-R's on it for ages.

(Not saying you can't buy one, just thought this was odd.)



He's quite right.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-991899254.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-976955062.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1082053415.htm

[Erelyes]

http://www.padgettsmotorcycles.com/used/bike/918/520316/john-mcguinness-hm-plant-by-padgetts-motorcycles-2013-tt-superstock-honda-cbr1000rr.aspx

As it finished the race, complete with flies.

He finished third on the thing, why on earth would you mothball it rather than giving it the continued (at least occasional) use it deserves? :mellow:

[TLDV8]

Optimism has to be wanting more than AU$30000 (NZ$25000 ?) for a GT.
Them old 'bevels have got spendy.

Looks a lot later than a 1972 model, early clocks and forks combined with later tin mudguards and 1974 ish tail light.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ducati-GT750-/191892997383

The bikes are expensive but was lucky enough (thinks I ) to pick up this head today for my own 73 GT for a fair price .

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Used-Ducati-Bevel-Twin-Non-Desmo-GT750-750-Sport-Rear-Vertical-cylinder-head-/122013126455

[jasonu]

Optimism has to be wanting more than AU$30000 (NZ$25000 ?) for a GT.
Them old 'bevels have got spendy.

Looks a lot later than a 1972 model, early clocks and forks combined with later tin mudguards and 1974 ish tail light.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ducati-GT750-/191892997383

The bikes are expensive but was lucky enough (thinks I ) to pick up this head today for my own 73 GT for a fair price .

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Used-Ducati-Bevel-Twin-Non-Desmo-GT750-750-Sport-Rear-Vertical-cylinder-head-/122013126455

18 bids to date. Optimistic, who knows.

[OddDuck]

As it finished the race, complete with flies.

He finished third on the thing, why on earth would you mothball it rather than giving it the continued (at least occasional) use it deserves? :mellow:

That is pretty weird. I presume they have visions of some rich feller glass casing it in their living room and proudly showing invited guests their pride and joy... "Never fired up since the race... never even washed... check out those awesome flies... and it made 3rd!!"

Aside from anything else, how are they going to dust around the flies?

[James Deuce]

Aside from anything else, how are they going to dust around the flies?

Piece of cake. Once they've set, it's easier to remove tar than insect goo.

[Voltaire]

18 bids to date. Optimistic, who knows.


http://image.shutterstock.com/z/stock-photo-hand-holding-australian-currency-notes-10044964.jpg

PLUS

http://glacialblog.com/userfiles/43/image/rosecolorglass1.jpg

Still nicer to look at than a bank statement.:msn-wink:

[F5 Dave]

Piece of cake. Once they've set, it's easier to remove tar than insect goo.
Well, you'd lacquer over them wouldn't you?

[awa355]

Buggar me days!!!, this out does any electric bike/scooter/car. :shutup::shutup:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/home-living/outdoor-garden-conservatory/hand-tools-equipment/wheelbarrows-carts-trolleys/auction-1110908500.htm

Might be handy if you live on the side of Mt Victoria. :eek: Even comes with an off road tyre.

[OddDuck]

Buggar me days!!!, this out does any electric bike/scooter/car. :shutup::shutup:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/home-living/outdoor-garden-conservatory/hand-tools-equipment/wheelbarrows-carts-trolleys/auction-1110908500.htm

Might be handy if you live on the side of Mt Victoria. :eek: Even comes with an off road tyre.

Well - I know people who would actually consider that. Wellington has quite a few walk-up streets (no vehicle access), it's bearable but OK until the renovations start... if you're paying tradies by the hour or hauling to skips while DIY'ing there might actually be a justification for buying something like this if it speeds the job up.

[Drew]

Well - I know people who would actually consider that. Wellington has quite a few walk-up streets (no vehicle access), it's bearable but OK until the renovations start... if you're paying tradies by the hour or hauling to skips while DIY'ing there might actually be a justification for buying something like this if it speeds the job up.
It's super easy to make one from a shit type old scooter.

[Pound]

Buggar me days!!!, this out does any electric bike/scooter/car. :shutup::shutup:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/home-living/outdoor-garden-conservatory/hand-tools-equipment/wheelbarrows-carts-trolleys/auction-1110908500.htm

Might be handy if you live on the side of Mt Victoria. :eek: Even comes with an off road tyre.



The first thing I would do if I bought one, is get in to it, crack a beer open, turn it on MAX speed, and watch the sparks fly........(Literally);)

[Kickaha]

As much as I like the XJ550 and having had a few of them myself, even a stock mint one wouldn't be worth half of this

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1110956743.htm

[Taxythingy]

Well - I know people who would actually consider that. Wellington has quite a few walk-up streets (no vehicle access), it's bearable but OK until the renovations start... if you're paying tradies by the hour or hauling to skips while DIY'ing there might actually be a justification for buying something like this if it speeds the job up.

That would pay for itself in the proverbial 5 minutes. A builder or similar would have that paid for in one decent hill job with difficult access. It is either one person fewer pushing shit all day every day or a faster job with the same number.

[dman]

The part where it doesn't go around corners very well and it probably needs a chute to stop it.

So its not a sports bike. Its a drag bike....

Drag racing **IS** a sport!!

[F5 Dave]

As much as I like the XJ550 and having had a few of them myself, even a stock mint one wouldn't be worth half of this

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1110956743.htm
Cafe racer:
Take off iconic bits
Modify seat poorly
Oddify riding position

[Autech]

Cafe racer:
Take off iconic bits
Modify seat poorly
Oddify riding position

Put on trademe
Be ridiculed on kiwibiker


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[jellywrestler]

Put on trademe
Be ridiculed on kiwibiker


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like shooting fish in a barrell really

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1109858803.htm

[pritch]

Buggar me days!!!, this out does any electric bike/scooter/car. :shutup::shutup:


Some time back I had the Council arborists around to do some work around a "sacred" tree on my property. The work involved removing a number of competing karaka trees. Originally they told me I'd have to remove the fallen timber.

On the day though the team turned up with a brand new petrol powered wheel barrow - if you can call a barrow with tracks a wheel barrow. Then they didn't mind removing the fallen trees, they could all have a play with the new barrow. Just as well, they had a shredder the size of a small house in the street and they spent much of two days feeding karaka trees into it.

[Corse1]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1112099788.htm

Could by a nice new Tuono Factory for that money...why would you buy this? 30k plus :lol:

[Grumph]

like shooting fish in a barrell really

Oh god yes, too easy, ticks all the boxes - even exhaust wrap.

Can someone tell me where to get "Golden Boy" tyres ?
I'm assuming the sidecar crowd can tell us how to convert plain tyres...

[Taxythingy]

Can someone tell me where to get "Golden Boy" tyres ?

Alibaba. Cycletreads and northern accessories can do them, apparently.

Ad would be clearer if they suggested one upgrade to some Shinkos.

[OddDuck]

and the cafe racer theme continues...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1111452367.htm

Notable for not mentioning motor rebuild or any check whatever on carb jetting, nearly 7K asking price.

[SVboy]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1112099788.htm

Could by a nice new Tuono Factory for that money...why would you buy this? 30k plus :lol:

Extra zero in there surely! Unbelievable!

[AllanB]

and the cafe racer theme continues...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1111452367.htm

Notable for not mentioning motor rebuild or any check whatever on carb jetting, nearly 7K asking price.

That's friggen ugly. And performance pipes ........... probably go with the performance 'slick' rear tyre ....... $6800 for that!!!!

[Pumba]

Well - I know people who would actually consider that. Wellington has quite a few walk-up streets (no vehicle access), it's bearable but OK until the renovations start... if you're paying tradies by the hour or hauling to skips while DIY'ing there might actually be a justification for buying something like this if it speeds the job up.

Doesn't even need to be steep hill. Mate with a landscaping business in Perth has just bought a couple, I gave him(as did many others) some shit for it but he reckons they have paid for themselves in the couple of months by speeding up material placement on difficult (not steep) sites.

Certainly would be minimising a few risks under the new H&S legislation

[jasonu]

Cafe racer:
Take off iconic bits
Modify seat poorly
Oddify riding position
Make it look totally gay

10 characters

[jasonu]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1112099788.htm

Could by a nice new Tuono Factory for that money...why would you buy this? 30k plus :lol:

Shirley that is a miss print.

[F5 Dave]

Pick a winner from those? I'm not sure if I could.

Maybe just the sheer audacity of asking 30k for what would be a 3k import.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Shirley that is a miss print.

It isn't a misprint, and don't call me Shirley.

[nzspokes]

Well thats an interesting colour. :mellow:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1112312873.htm

[AllanB]

Well thats an interesting colour. :mellow:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1112312873.htm

It's they yellow wheels that are throwing it off!

[AllanB]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1112099788.htm

Could by a nice new Tuono Factory for that money...why would you buy this? 30k plus :lol:

I thought for a moment it may have been a first model Eliminator - but alas no. It's something else - I should check - maybe this was a limited edition model to test the Eliminator market fully justifying the horrid price.

[T.W.R]

Well thats an interesting colour. :mellow:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1112312873.htm

Good tight spot in the chain too :rolleyes:

[Stylo]

This is worth a look, must handle like a dream.

Conditions apply for a test drive though ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1104736377.htm

[pzkpfw]

Good tight spot in the chain too :rolleyes:

Is that the third completely visible link, from bottom left?

[AllanB]

This is worth a look, must handle like a dream.

Conditions apply for a test drive though ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1104736377.htm

That's pretty cool for a chopper. OK the bars are stupid high (I don;t know if I could ride that!) but some nice work there - exhaust looks great but I don't see much down the end - lets presume it is baffled aye.


Twisted front spokes - I've not seen them on a bike since I was about 11 push biking to Ringos secondhand bookshop in town to buy used American chopper magazines. Plus he'd let you take a peak at the porn magazines. He'd be long dead now - chain smoker.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Kewl AND funky!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1117519196

[Autech]

Is this our first scooter?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/auction-1116187108.htm

They want MORE than the brand new price, bought one of these for 2500 a few years back new. WTF

[Autech]

Kewl AND funky!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1117519196

Funky like your riding leathers? Or funky like a funky money dance.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Funky like your riding leathers? Or funky like a funky money dance.

Funky like the cunts must be smoking some pretty funky junk.

[OddDuck]

Pay more for less suspension.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1118413318.htm

[OddDuck]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1112168242.htm

Go through the photos at high speed... it's quite a bit of fun watching what the handlebars do.

[OddDuck]

OK, not sure if this qualifies... but some clear issues in the ad.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1115754463.htm

Ural, sidecar, obviously a specialised interest. Visible rust though... and the spare tyre is clearly worn out. 11K?

[Drew]

Pay more for less suspension.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1118413318.htmDon't see anything wrong with the price.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1112168242.htm

Go through the photos at high speed... it's quite a bit of fun watching what the handlebars do.
It seems to be similar to the last one in price.

That shit aint a cheap GN125 bobber, chucked together in a couple evenings for a laugh. I reckon you're just being a dick because it's not your bag, the seller seems realistic.
OK, not sure if this qualifies... but some clear issues in the ad.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1115754463.htm

Ural, sidecar, obviously a specialised interest. Visible rust though... and the spare tyre is clearly worn out. 11K?
This thread is for pointing out obviously overpriced shit. Not posting up anything you have no idea about and hoping it's optimistic.

The sidecar thing might be overpriced. I have no friggin idea what the thing is supposed to be for

[HenryDorsetCase]

This thread is for pointing out obviously overpriced shit. Not posting up anything you have no idea about and hoping it's optimistic.

The sidecar thing might be overpriced. I have no friggin idea what the thing is supposed to be for

Actually, its one of the few threads on the site for all New Zealand motorcyclists where people talk about motorbikes. IMO of course

[Grumph]

Is this our first scooter?

They want MORE than the brand new price, bought one of these for 2500 a few years back new. WTF

Surprised we don't get more scooters - suppose no one really cares. I'd have posted one a few months back if i could manage it.
Friend went to look at one, found it was nothing like the (catalogue) picture in the ad...started asking questions and had to retreat to safety when the pair of tattooed lesbians selling it started getting threatening...I told him to just add it to his list of life experiences.

[AllanB]

tattooed lesbians ..... chuck in some vampires and you have a great movie :-)


Me - I just like searching TM for bikes. Wish list and project bikes ........ $40,000,000 Powerball could help my addiction.

[Autech]

Surprised we don't get more scooters - suppose no one really cares. I'd have posted one a few months back if i could manage it.
Friend went to look at one, found it was nothing like the (catalogue) picture in the ad...started asking questions and had to retreat to safety when the pair of tattooed lesbians selling it started getting threatening...I told him to just add it to his list of life experiences.

Haha. Great story to be told over a beer!
Only looking as my colleague wants one for his daughter but no idea what to look for


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[jim.cox]

Only looking as my colleague wants one for his daughter but no idea what to look for


They're tattooed and have tits

[Katman]

Don't see anything wrong with the price.

Have you ever ridden a hardtail?

[HenryDorsetCase]

They're tattooed and have tits

lesbians? none of the ones I know do.

[Drew]

Have you ever ridden a hardtail?

Yip. Surprisingly agile and capable. Comfort is short lived, but that's to be expected. Exit grip is lacking, so ya have to ride it queer. But no more fucked up than a MotoGuzzi relative to a more main stream bike.

[Drew]

lesbians? none of the ones I know do.

There was a lemon chick member of this place for a while. Fucken hot bitch. Smoking hot like.

Dumb twat waffling cunt. Worse in person than on here. French bitch or summat. Hard fucken work.

[Katman]

Yip. Surprisingly agile and capable. Comfort is short lived, but that's to be expected. Exit grip is lacking, so ya have to ride it queer. But no more fucked up than a MotoGuzzi relative to a more main stream bike.

Considering the role of suspension is largely to keep the wheels in contact with the road, do you think a hardtail is a good concept for NZs roads?

[Grumph]

Haha. Great story to be told over a beer!
Only looking as my colleague wants one for his daughter but no idea what to look for


True story. He is a nice old buffer from Oamaru and the two heavily tattooed wimmin advancing on him, one carrying a fence paling, both shouting obscenities scared shit out of him. Location rough street in Papanui.

Tell your colleague not to buy Chinese made as there's no parts backup and I hear of scooters given away for scrap cos they can't get a minor part...

[Drew]

Considering the role of suspension is largely to keep the wheels in contact with the road, do you think a hardtail is a good concept for NZs roads?

You're implying it's not safe for the roads?

No bike is safe unless ridden apropriately. How is that different with a hard tail.?

[F5 Dave]

Ahh, Drew's sage like safety tips.
Perhaps you can regale us with some anecdote about throttle use with the word both in it?<_<

[Autech]

True story. He is a nice old buffer from Oamaru and the two heavily tattooed wimmin advancing on him, one carrying a fence paling, both shouting obscenities scared shit out of him. Location rough street in Papanui.

Tell your colleague not to buy Chinese made as there's no parts backup and I hear of scooters given away for scrap cos they can't get a minor part...

Yeah my lovely wife had one of those "Sunny 50" scooters as her first. Thing was a fuckin nightmare, spent every 2nd weekend fixing the damn thing.
On the day we moved in to our first home from our rental she was riding it across town, was waiting for her and thinking where the fuck is she, thing had given up half way there and she had to push it the rest of the way.
Went to Emoto and got a Piaggio Zip the next day (just what you need after buying a house). Thing has been brilliant, is assembled in China but designed in Italy, only time it has given us trouble was just as I was getting on a plane to aussie earlier this year, luckily got Askor on to it and he fixed the issue (blocked carb). Not bad for over 12000ks on a scooter with virtually no servicing. 2 strokes for the win.

[Katman]

You're implying it's not safe for the roads?

No bike is safe unless ridden apropriately. How is that different with a hard tail.?

I had the displeasure of doing a WOF road test a while ago on a hardtail chopper with a 300 tyre on it and an aggressive rake.

It actually scared me. I got to the end of the road and virtually had to paddle my feet along the road on either side just to get it around the corner. It was like I'd never ridden a bike before.

Did I think it was safe for our roads? Absolutely not.

Did it get a WOF? Yes it did. It was only a couple of years old, it ticked all the boxes on the WOF sheet and clearly someone saw fit to certify it for our roads a couple of years ago. (I wonder if anyone actually rode it before they signed off on it though).

[jasonu]

I had the displeasure of doing a WOF road test a while ago on a hardtail chopper with a 300 tyre on it and an aggressive rake.

It actually scared me. I got to the end of the road and virtually had to paddle my feet along the road on either side just to get it around the corner. It was like I'd never ridden a bike before.

Did I think it was safe for our roads? Absolutely not.

Did it get a WOF? Yes it did. It was only a couple of years old, it ticked all the boxes on the WOF sheet and clearly someone saw fit to certify it for our roads a couple of years ago. (I wonder if anyone actually rode it before they signed off on it though).

You should report it to the authorities.

[Katman]

You should report it to the authorities.

Yeah right.

And have everyone who paid 50 grand plus for their custom chopper come gunning for the prick who was responsible for their bikes becoming ineligible for further registration.

That sounds like fun.

[jasonu]

Yeah right.

And have everyone who paid 50 grand plus for their custom chopper come gunning for the prick who was responsible for their bikes becoming ineligible for further registration.

That sounds like fun.

What are you waiting for???

[Drew]

Ahh, Drew's sage like safety tips.
Perhaps you can regale us with some anecdote about throttle use with the word both in it?<_<
I'm not giving safety tips. I'm saying as long as you ride the thing right, it's fine.

I had the displeasure of doing a WOF road test a while ago on a hardtail chopper with a 300 tyre on it and an aggressive rake.

It actually scared me. I got to the end of the road and virtually had to paddle my feet along the road on either side just to get it around the corner. It was like I'd never ridden a bike before.

Did I think it was safe for our roads? Absolutely not.

Did it get a WOF? Yes it did. It was only a couple of years old, it ticked all the boxes on the WOF sheet and clearly someone saw fit to certify it for our roads a couple of years ago. (I wonder if anyone actually rode it before they signed off on it though).
Mibbee you're the problem. I've seen plenty of people ride them just fine.

[Katman]

I'm not giving safety tips. I'm saying as long as you ride the thing right, it's fine.

Mibbee you're the problem. I've seen plenty of people ride them just fine.

Yeah, the owner assured me that once you figure out how to ride them they're not so bad.

I can't see myself wanting to repeat the experience often enough to ever give me the opportunity of learning.

[Drew]

Yeah, the owner assured me that once you figure out how to ride them they're not so bad.

I can't see myself wanting to repeat the experience often enough to ever give me the opportunity of learning.

That you don't want to ride them is fine. Condemning them on the whole is just stupid.

[Madness]

What's this about lesbians?

[Katman]

That you don't want to ride them is fine. Condemning them on the whole is just stupid.

Please don't tell me that telescopic forks work the way they should when fitted at a 50 degree rake.

Add a hardtail and you've got the worst at both ends.

[Drew]

Please don't tell me that telescopic forks work the way they should when fitted at a 50 degree rake.

Add a hardtail and you've got the worst at both ends.
I have mused many times over the operation of forks pointing way the fuck out front like that. So long as they don't bend, they should work normally..albeit requiring more travel than if they had less rake.

Hard tail is superior to shocks with no oil in them. And that shit is common as fuck.

[Katman]

I have mused many times over the operation of forks pointing way the fuck out front like that. So long as they don't bend, they should work normally..albeit requiring more travel than if they had less rake.

Hard tail is superior to shocks with no oil in them. And that shit is common as fuck.

At 50 degrees of rake forks might still telescope much like normal under braking but they certainly don't react that way over bumps.

[Katman]

Hard tail is superior to shocks with no oil in them. And that shit is common as fuck.

Really Drew?

I do lots of WOF inspections and rear shocks without oil in them don't rank high in the failure stats.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I have mused many times over the operation of forks pointing way the fuck out front like that. So long as they don't bend, they should work normally..albeit requiring more travel than if they had less rake.

.

For a guy that likes to comment a LOT about motorcycle design/handling etc etc, that's a fucking retarded comment.

[Drew]

For a guy that likes to comment a LOT about motorcycle design/handling etc etc, that's a fucking retarded comment.

How so? I did say that it's just my musings. The fork still compresses over bumps, they just have to overcome more friction because of how they're loaded on the guides. And they have to travel further than they would with less rake because the action is less direct.

What am I missing?

[Drew]

Really Drew?

I do lots of WOF inspections and rear shocks without oil in them don't rank high in the failure stats.

So long as oil isn't leaking out, they aren't a failure are they? That's easy to achieve by cleaning the lost oil off them.

But the pogo is sketchier than a hard tail. My opinion only of course.

[Crasherfromwayback]

It gets double takes. Twice. Ummmm...not surprised.



http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1119818239

[Crasherfromwayback]

How so? I did say that it's just my musings. The fork still compresses over bumps, they just have to overcome more friction because of how they're loaded on the guides. And they have to travel further than they would with less rake because the action is less direct.

What am I missing?

Some with stiffer upside down forks aren't TOO bad. But RWU forks simple flex and bend rather than go through their travel as they do when not so raked out. Sure they compress a bit, but they flex and deflect off bumps like you wouldn't believe. Go ride one.

[AllanB]

It gets double takes. Twice. Ummmm...not surprised.



http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1119818239


My main issue with this advert and similar - comments like it's the best GN bla bla- then a statement like it does not have a WOF as I don't have time to get one .... WTF you knob, get one - it will sell so much quicker plus a current WOF will validate the modifications you have made are at least like of legal. It will fail anyway - there is no chain guard for starters ......


I do like the custom indentations in the tank to allow clearance for the bars - that's real workmanship there.

Walk away .

[Crasherfromwayback]

I do like the custom indentations in the tank to allow clearance for the bars - that's real workmanship there.

Walk away .

Then there's the incredibly skilled job he's made of the seat... But hey..."Selling arguably one of the most beautiful gn bobbers out there. "...right on Bro!!!

[jellywrestler]

arguably one of the most beautiful gn bobbers out there.

be a very short argument with me....

[Crasherfromwayback]

be a very short argument with me....

Ditto. As in two words. One of them is fuck, the other, off.

[Tazz]

Well he did invite you to argue.. .

[HenryDorsetCase]

Some with stiffer upside down forks aren't TOO bad. But RWU forks simple flex and bend rather than go through their travel as they do when not so raked out. Sure they compress a bit, but they flex and deflect off bumps like you wouldn't believe. Go ride one.

Indeed - it is very simple vector addition. draw the picture.

the closer to vertical (or alignment with the compression force, the better the telescopic fork willwork because you reduce the "sideways" bending moment - this is what causes stiction as well as bending. Over the years the compromises to reduce it have been: larger, thinner walled fork stanchions. "Upside down" forks, better bushing material. Better, stiffer, sliders and better lock to reduce twisting (bigger axles etc).

If you can get hold of Tony Foal'e book. The maths is over my head but the pictures are hella informative.

edit: sorry should have been replying to Drew, not you. You know this shit

[Crasherfromwayback]

Indeed - it is very simple vector addition. draw the picture.

the closer to vertical (or alignment with the compression force, the better the telescopic fork willwork because you reduce the "sideways" bending moment - this is what causes stiction as well as bending. Over the years the compromises to reduce it have been: larger, thinner walled fork stanchions. "Upside down" forks, better bushing material. Better, stiffer, sliders and better lock to reduce twisting (bigger axles etc).

If you can get hold of Tony Foal'e book. The maths is over my head but the pictures are hella informative.

edit: sorry should have been replying to Drew, not you. You know this shit

All good mate. You know it too. Pay attention Drew!:bleh:

[Crasherfromwayback]

How so? I did say that it's just my musings. The fork still compresses over bumps, they just have to overcome more friction because of how they're loaded on the guides. And they have to travel further than they would with less rake because the action is less direct.

What am I missing?


Indeed - it is very simple vector addition. draw the picture.

the closer to vertical (or alignment with the compression force, the better the telescopic fork willwork because you reduce the "sideways" bending moment - this is what causes stiction as well as bending. Over the years the compromises to reduce it have been: larger, thinner walled fork stanchions. "Upside down" forks, better bushing material. Better, stiffer, sliders and better lock to reduce twisting (bigger axles etc).

If you can get hold of Tony Foal'e book. The maths is over my head but the pictures are hella informative.

edit: sorry should have been replying to Drew, not you. You know this shit


Here's a couple of pics for comparison. Which forks will react better to bumps Drew?


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[jellywrestler]

It gets double takes. Twice. Ummmm...not surprised.



http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1119818239

seems up for answering interesting questions too....

[jellywrestler]

How so? I did say that it's just my musings. The fork still compresses over bumps, they just have to overcome more friction because of how they're loaded on the guides. And they have to travel further than they would with less rake because the action is less direct.

What am I missing? is this a forefather of you Drewpy?

[actungbaby]

Here's a couple of pics for comparison. Which forks will react better to bumps Drew?


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I like the bumps on the ladys myself ;-) we know drew a 3 wheel man at heart not sure they have suspension do they ?
Mind you just as dangerous you end up pushing a pram doing house work omg i take the bike thanks if only i knew .
I gone to the shops i be 5 mins lol my 20 years have passed by opps

What of all things holy why whould want forks raked like that looks daft

Mind you can go to far with forks being like race bikes and be just as scary on the road.
Imagine a lawn mower with extended handle ,like that you hit a bump and bloody,and bloody well chop your own feet off.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I like the bumps on the ladys myself ;-) we know drew a 3 wheel man at heart not sure they have suspension do they ?
Mind you just dangerous you end up pushing a pram doing house work omg i take the bike thanks if only i knew .
I gone to the shops i be 5 mins lol my 20 years have passed by opps

What of all things holy why whould want forks raked like that looks daft

Mind you can go to far with forks being like race bikes and be just as scary on the road.
Imagine a lawn mower with extetned handle like that you hit a bump and bloody,and bloody well chop your own feet off.

I'm not sure what you've actually said there sorry.

[actungbaby]

Oh no ten lines

[actungbaby]

I'm not sure what you've actually said there sorry.

That makes two of us:crazy:

[Drew]

Look. I'm not saying I want a chopper as my daily rider. I'm saying that a hardtail is not the most I'll handling bike out there.

[jasonu]

Look. I'm not saying I want a chopper as my daily rider. I'm saying that a hardtail is not the most I'll handling bike out there.

Apart from bikes with mechanical faults eg worn out suspension, broken frame etc what type of bike in WOF condition do you think would handle worse than a hardtail chopper?

[RGVforme]

Look. I'm not saying I want a chopper as my daily rider. I'm saying that a hardtail is not the most I'll handling bike out there.

Classic Drewpy retraction when the heat comes on and he suddenly realizes that his babbling cant stand up to actual facts and pics from people who know.:facepalm:.

You could always say "Sorry I was wrong" but I suspect you may not know how to.

[Drew]

Apart from bikes with mechanical faults eg worn out suspension, broken frame etc what type of bike in WOF condition do you think would handle worse than a hardtail chopper?

Ever ridden a bike with a suicide shift?

But ya don't need a raked front to have a hard tail.

[Drew]

Classic Drewpy retraction when the heat comes on and he suddenly realizes that his babbling cant stand up to actual facts and pics from people who know.:facepalm:.

You could always say "Sorry I was wrong" but I suspect you may not know how to.
I'm not retracting fuck all. I was clarifying my point. There's nothing wrong with a hard tail. Apply as much heat as ya want.

[jellywrestler]

Ever ridden a bike with a suicide shift?

do you even know what one is Drew?

[Grumph]

do you even know what one is Drew?

I always thought they were tucked in behind suicide doors...

I got quite good at riding vintage rigids and doing clutchless across the tank hand changes...But i wouldn't ride one of those extended POS if you paid me.

[F5 Dave]

Greg 1
drew zero

[Drew]

do you even know what one is Drew?

Foot clutch, hand shifter. Most spastic I've ever felt was trying to get one to move.

[jellywrestler]

Foot clutch, hand shifter. Most spastic I've ever felt was trying to get one to move.

not quite, it's a foot clutch that doesn't have a lock so you can foot clutch it and take your foot off the pedal, that's the real meaning.
very rare, both my hendersons and ace which are 1918-1924 are foot clutch hand change but not suicide.

[awa355]

A sister thread to this one would be Optimistic Buyers. I have my bike listed for $2300 on turd me. So far each inquiry has been from people who don't have any money,
Queries, 'Hey bro I really love this bike. How much to transport it to Auckland?'
' I only have $800 will you take that much?
' If you can drop the price to a $1000, I can give you some now and the rest in a months time.'
' I don't have any money now, can you keep your bike until I get some?'
' Will you take 1000 bucks now for a quick sale?'.
' I just need to sell my bike first. If I give you $200, will you hold the bike for me?.

I have stuck a note below the bike details. "If you only have a $1000, go look for a $1000 bike, Dickheads will not get emails replied to".


'

[Duncan74]

A sister thread to this one would be Optimistic Buyers. I have my bike listed for $2300 on turd me. So far each inquiry has been from people who don't have any money,
Queries, 'Hey bro I really love this bike. How much to transport it to Auckland?'
' I only have $800 will you take that much?
' If you can drop the price to a $1000, I can give you some now and the rest in a months time.'
' I don't have any money now, can you keep your bike until I get some?'
' Will you take 1000 bucks now for a quick sale?'.
' I just need to sell my bike first. If I give you $200, will you hold the bike for me?.

I have stuck a note below the bike details. "If you only have a $1000, go look for a $1000 bike, Dickheads will not get emails replied to".


'
Not that it helps, but I'm getting the same. As it is, I'm advertising at 20% lower than a similar, but double the age, bike. So when someone offered me close to another 20% lower I suggested he needed to update the search for older / smaller engine bikes.

Although my favourite were the emails from someone who was really really intererested, but couldn't come to test ride as he was offshore on a ship and so wanted to pay by paypal and then get his shipping agent to collect. I wasn't sure how to wrap up a 250cc scooter so I declined his kind offer.... Several weeks of daft questions later and I'm wondering if that rejection was a mistake.....

[awa355]

Not that it helps, but I'm getting the same. As it is, I'm advertising at 20% lower than a similar, but double the age, bike. So when someone offered me close to another 20% lower I suggested he needed to update the search for older / smaller engine bikes.

Although my favourite were the emails from someone who was really really intererested, but couldn't come to test ride as he was offshore on a ship and so wanted to pay by paypal and then get his shipping agent to collect. I wasn't sure how to wrap up a 250cc scooter so I declined his kind offer.... Several weeks of daft questions later and I'm wondering if that rejection was a mistake.....

A while ago, a lot of sellers were getting offers by some overseas person claiming to be buying for his son who was working offshore on an oil rig. He was advocating the same deal as you received.

I received another inquiry tonight, 'Hey dude, I want to cruz down and check out your bike'. I replied, Hey 'dude', turn up with the cash, then you can 'check out' the bike. If you get the idea I'm not too concerned about selling in a hurry, you're probably right.
Any buyer who starts with Hey dude, bro, man, cuz probably wears his baseball cap on back to front and hasn't changed his T shirt in a week. :weird::weird:

[Moi]

A while ago, a lot of sellers were getting offers by some overseas person claiming to be buying for his son who was working offshore on an oil rig. He was advocating the same deal as you received.

I received another inquiry tonight, 'Hey dude, I want to cruz down and check out your bike'. I replied, Hey 'dude', turn up with the cash, then you can 'check out' the bike. If you get the idea I'm not too concerned about selling in a hurry, you're probably right.
Any buyer who starts with Hey dude, bro, man, cuz probably wears his baseball cap on back to front and hasn't changed his T shirt in a week. :weird::weird:

Here speaketh a curmudgeon... :lol:

meanwhile in Trademeville a few more dudes, bros, mans and cuzzies are writing searching questions for you...

[F5 Dave]

Please note price has been reduced.

Oh yeah? Has 1998 been made closer to now?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1116930478.htm

[F5 Dave]

WHY? Dear Lord, Why?!?!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1118580592.htm

[F5 Dave]

I learnt to ride on my sister's xl. But I'm not $2000 sentimental. $1200 buys you a light years better KDX.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1118079049.htm

[Gremlin]

Several weeks of daft questions later and I'm wondering if that rejection was a mistake.....
Chin up, I had two scammers in 3 weeks when selling my ute, no other bites. Then a fella from near Whangarei contacts me, wants to see the following day, then shifts up to same evening. Money transferred, they drive down, ute sale completed in under a day.

[F5 Dave]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1113026376.htmThis is a lot of money, but I'mreally just posting it up bbecause its cool. Should come with the sticker kit at this money, and the engine is the wrong colour. PJ1 used to do the right shade.

[F5 Dave]

Hahahahaha
Sigh
Hahaha.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1116783818.htm

I could do this all day, I'd better stop.

[F5 Dave]

No its seems I can't.

Shitty $400 hack from the 80s. Check
Exhaust wrap, check
Seat modified by an eight yearold. Check.

And where is that clutch lever pointed???


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1112214165.htm

[OddDuck]

Please note price has been reduced.

Oh yeah? Has 1998 been made closer to now?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1116930478.htm

Interesting how the cafe tail just sits on the rear fender. Nice double vision styling. Or something.

[F5 Dave]

Its the night for it

20grand for a manky pos with a blown up engine, but that's OK I Ihave a probably stolen different era engine that will make it worth less as a mongrel and you can fit it yourself and sort out what doesn't fit or run properly.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1100967579.htm

[Duncan74]

WHY? Dear Lord, Why?!?!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1118580592.htm
I can only assume it's some contraption for encouraging a partner that doesn't want to ride pillion to get their own license. As in, either you ride, or I'll put you in the brown wheelie bin strapped to the world's ugliest scooter (actually there's a worse Honda) a and ride past all your friends house with the megaphone exhaust ensuring they all come out to look at you.

[Autech]

Shit F5 Dave has skipped his meds n been trawling.
Good haul mate, some atrocious bikes there


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[HenryDorsetCase]

I can only assume it's some contraption for encouraging a partner that doesn't want to ride pillion to get their own license. As in, either you ride, or I'll put you in the brown wheelie bin strapped to the world's ugliest scooter (actually there's a worse Honda) a and ride past all your friends house with the megaphone exhaust ensuring they all come out to look at you.

He's totally right about that sidecar wheel being totally bitchin' because it is faired in like that.

Cool as.

But then I want a DN-01 when they are five grand

[Grumph]

I learnt to ride on my sister's xl. But I'm not $2000 sentimental. $1200 buys you a light years better KDX.


That XL brought back memories. A shop down here for whom I did a little outwork brought in quite a few rough used XL/XR's. Frequently painted them white and called them "the rare Canadian model"....which brought a price premium. I see it still applies.

[awa355]

Hahahahaha
Sigh
Hahaha.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1116783818.htm

I could do this all day, I'd better stop.

This is the best bit.
Being an old Japanese bike all the parts are very easy to come by and are very cheap.

[jasonu]

Any buyer who starts with Hey dude, bro, man, cuz probably wears his baseball cap on back to front and hasn't changed his T shirt in a week. :weird::weird:

You tell 'em young whipper snappers Grandpa!!!!!

[Mike.Gayner]

A sister thread to this one would be Optimistic Buyers. I have my bike listed for $2300 on turd me. So far each inquiry has been from people who don't have any money,
Queries, 'Hey bro I really love this bike. How much to transport it to Auckland?'
' I only have $800 will you take that much?
' If you can drop the price to a $1000, I can give you some now and the rest in a months time.'
' I don't have any money now, can you keep your bike until I get some?'
' Will you take 1000 bucks now for a quick sale?'.
' I just need to sell my bike first. If I give you $200, will you hold the bike for me?.

I have stuck a note below the bike details. "If you only have a $1000, go look for a $1000 bike, Dickheads will not get emails replied to".


'

I had a guy come to look at my Suzuki, spent over an hour looking at it and test riding it, agreed to the price, then let me know he'll settle as soon as his car sells. That wasn't even Trademe, that was from my KB ad, though I didn't catch his username.

[actungbaby]

Foot clutch, hand shifter. Most spastic I've ever felt was trying to get one to move.

Sounds nasty mate i once rode a yamaha it 400 with vice grips for a gear shifter

was my mates bike the cops turned up to the party and my friend was going i hope he not dumb enough right around the block

come back .. but alas i was apprently the cop went to flag me down and thought was good idea to speed past to impress ;-)