Optimistic sellers

[Drew]

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 ;-)
Lot of those old bikes with suicide shift have manual timing adjustment from a twist grip. So you gotta get the timing and throttle right. Fucken hard to get them going.

[actungbaby]

Lot of those old bikes with suicide shift have manual timing adjustment from a twist grip. So you gotta get the timing and throttle right. Fucken hard to get them going.

crikey sounds alot fun id think i have just much trouble with gear shift on the right side.

or even a diffrent shift pattern down for up up for down i remember loaner bike with that what a racket when went.

from second to first gear ;-)

[AllanB]

How the heck did he get 20k outta a old non important year HD with a blown engine? 20 will get you a clean late model HD oh like a 2014, 3,000 km Wideglide ...... http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1018509212.htm

[russd7]

This is the best bit.
naaaa best bit is it comes with owners manual, free of charge

[AllanB]

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

The clutch can't go any lower. It has very short clip-ons and it would hit the headlight. This is the only reason race bikes don't have headlights ......

It always worries me when they have owned it for 3 months and selling it. Every vehicle I've flicked off quickly is due to it being a money pit!

[AllanB]

Urban Tiger?

Never knew they were referenced as such. Still looks like a minter. This is a Gen 2 model. The original 92 must be getting valuable.

I have no idea if this is a good price or the specific model worth collecting. You buggers will.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1121513239.htm

[AllanB]

A cool dirty little bobber. You decide what it is worth

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1120839536.htm


Will only sell to a good home - bull, it's a business give me the money! Still - another nice blast from the past

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1121536868.htm


Good buying (but no one has bid...)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1113668892.htm

[F5 Dave]

The clutch can't go any lower. It has very short clip-ons and it would hit the headlight. This is the only reason race bikes don't have headlights ......

It always worries me when they have owned it for 3 months and selling it. Every vehicle I've flicked off quickly is due to it being a money pit!
I think you mean. Rhymes with Money pit;)

[F5 Dave]

A cool dirty little bobber. You decide what it is worth

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1120839536.htm

. . . tm (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1113668892.htm)
What a CB360 (or 350) is always worth. Fuckn nothing. Horrible things.

[nzspokes]

Urban Tiger?

Never knew they were referenced as such. Still looks like a minter. This is a Gen 2 model. The original 92 must be getting valuable.

I have no idea if this is a good price or the specific model worth collecting. You buggers will.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1121513239.htm

Well its tidy. I thought they were Tigerblades but could be wrong.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Urban Tiger?

Never knew they were referenced as such. Still looks like a minter. This is a Gen 2 model. The original 92 must be getting valuable.

I have no idea if this is a good price or the specific model worth collecting. You buggers will.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1121513239.htm

they are already going up in price. Urban Tiger is what Le Poms call them and they are quite collectable over there.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Will only sell to a good home - bull, it's a business give me the money! Still - another nice blast from the past

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1121536868.htm


a home that used to have money in it.

He's a wanker that guy

[HenryDorsetCase]

Good buying (but no one has bid...)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1113668892.htm

that has been for sale since maybe October last year. It started at 11995 I think.

he seems to have gotten the hing and is dropping the price every re-list. Bear in mind that is the peasant-pack 5 speed non ABS model.

They are a cheap bike in the states with upgradeability to the 6 speed ABS one.

Typical Blue Wang though: they tried and failed to sell a bike that should have been maybe $18k for $20k plus.

I love that bike, and I am the absolute target demographic (old, short, slow, cant ride for shit).

[AllanB]

I love that bike, and I am the absolute target demographic (old, short, slow, cant ride for shit).

Get the cow seat one with the Neptune muffler. I really like the seat (and muffler) - I'm pretty sure it has my old Hornets stock bars on it too (I must ask they were in the boxes of parts).

There is one around CHCH with a custom set of 4-4 pipes - beautiful work from that crowd up past Hanmer. Sound bloody nice too.

[Autech]

a home that used to have money in it.

He's a wanker that guy

He's got some Repsol oil cheap though which isn't bad



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[F5 Dave]

Repsol:
[Adjusts twang level]. Awww eef eet wuz goud enuff four Meeck Du-anne, eets goud ennuff four anywon or I'll heet ya four sayn diffrint.

[Askor]

Repsol:
[Adjusts twang level]. Awww eef eet wuz goud enuff four Meeck Du-anne, eets goud ennuff four anywon or I'll heet ya four sayn diffrint.

At $10 per litre for a semi-synthetic, it sure goes well with a student budget :2thumbsup

[Mike.Gayner]

Will only sell to a good home - bull, it's a business give me the money! Still - another nice blast from the past

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1121536868.htm

What an arsehole.

[haydes55]

Pay more for less suspension.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1118413318.htm
Read his seller comments. Well worth a chuckle.



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[Laava]

Read his seller comments. Well worth a chuckle.



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Pretty much explains why this douche still has the same bikes for sale for years.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Read his seller comments. Well worth a chuckle.



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The guy is a raving fucking mongol.

[awayatc]

Fwiw. ...bought some harley bits of him on TM, and he was good to deal with...

But he lives not even near same solar system....

[mulletman]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1122306772

I suppose someone will :crazy:

[Autech]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1122306772

I suppose someone will :crazy:

Surely that's a cock up!

[jasonu]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1122306772

I suppose someone will :crazy:

Some one is getting ripped off...
http://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/5678506435.html

[Duncan74]

Surely that's a cock up!

Seems fair enough.

Well, in the context that if you can sell it for 27.5k in that state then it's not economical for the insurance company to fix it up for the Original Owner as that's more than $500 of work.....

[Erelyes]

Read his seller comments. Well worth a chuckle.

He's selling some 'KOOL AZ' gates as well. Usually if you have to say something is cool, it isn't


http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1122306772

I suppose someone will :crazy:

Replies to comments are interesting, apparently there's some illuminati-level secret info in the auction descrip that explains the bonkers start price.

[Drew]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1122306772

I suppose someone will :crazy:

That's FUCKED. Full pipe for those things is more than a 5 year old gixxer thou costs, but other than that it'll be standard. The wheels are custom painted to match the prototype they used for advertising. I don't think they released them to the public.

[Big Dog]

He's selling some 'KOOL AZ' gates as well. Usually if you have to say something is cool, it isn't



Replies to comments are interesting, apparently there's some illuminati-level secret info in the auction descrip that explains the bonkers start price.
There is.
The price is set to stop you buying it until settlement... at which time the auction will be relisted at $1 reserve.
Against tm rules in that you may only list a vehicle for sale if it is available to buy so they can't actually say that is what they are doing.

They are just trying to drum up watchers among their usual clients in the interim.


Their idea of telling you without saying...

Auctions have been commissioned to dispose of the vehicle AS IS via $1 RESERVE auction (or will be given ample time, work it out!)

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[jellywrestler]

hows this work for your suspension theory Drew? or indeed anyones, chick on the back has a fine moustache

[Drew]

hows this work for your suspension theory Drew? or indeed anyones, chick on the back has a fine moustache

Springer might work better than telescopic forks, for not binding up. But I have no idea, I've just thought about it a few times.

[AllanB]

Read his seller comments. Well worth a chuckle.



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To much ACDC and JD I think!

[HenryDorsetCase]

Springer might work better than telescopic forks, for not binding up. But I have no idea, I've just thought about it a few times.

clearly the suspension action is from the flex in the four tubes. the difference in height between the two sets will account for the spring going up and down.

Is that a chick with a fine set of tits on the back, or just a guy with moobs? Either's good, just curious

[Drew]

clearly the suspension action is from the flex in the four tubes. the difference in height between the two sets will account for the spring going up and down.

Is that a chick with a fine set of tits on the back, or just a guy with moobs? Either's good, just curious
I don't think that's how they work.

[F5 Dave]

He's right.

Moobs won't be so perky in such a reclined position.

[husaberg]

Springer might work better than telescopic forks, for not binding up. But I have no idea, I've just thought about it a few times.

Drew to save you some agro
have a read of these.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145224-Race-chassis?p=1130268317#post1130268317

[Banditbandit]

I do like this .. but $14grandplus ????


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1120735179.htm


http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/485351432.jpg

[Banditbandit]

or this SR400 for $6grand +


http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/479823419.jpg

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1123517288.htm

[F5 Dave]

I think the gummermint needs to call a moratorium on silly seats. They just look dumb esp on big bikes.

[rambaldi]

I do like this .. but $14grandplus ????


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1120735179.htm


http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/485351432.jpg

I am sure you could on sell that finger for something decent...

[F5 Dave]

Its a GN400 that I've slipped some springs in an hilarious position, put a $40 'muffler?' And taken the foam off the seat.

Fourandahalf bigones please?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1125820062.htm

[F5 Dave]

Best ER100 in the country. And nobody cares. Still.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1124668391.htm

[F5 Dave]

Now this ones fckn hillarimouse. Forget the silly price, but who on earth would think this was cool? Check out the paint mural. Trying to impressive a ten yr old? :lol:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1123487163.htm

[Scubbo]

I quite like the ER100 :p

definitely a fruity iron horse/fruity owner perhaps...

[Pound]

Now this ones fckn hillarimouse. Forget the silly price, but who on earth would think this was cool? Check out the paint mural. Trying to impressive a ten yr old? :lol:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1123487163.htm


I think I was about 12 when I realized that flames were just not cool on bikes and cars anymore.......

[sidecar bob]

I think I was about 12 when I realized that flames were just not cool on bikes and cars anymore.......

Well you turned out to be not very badass didn't you:bleh:

[Pound]

Well you turned out to be not very badass didn't you:bleh:



Not very badass, no, but I now think that my pink shoei helmet and purple bike is "well cool" ;)

[F5 Dave]

Ahahaha
Ahahaha

A mate used to trail ride one as a giggle. Poxy POS. How much?!?!?!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1122421822.htm

[F5 Dave]

These things are worth a lot of money in the UK. Not this much mind.
And its not the UK.

Great example. Good luck getting 6k for it. Might have to wait a while. Oh wait. You want what???:killingme

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1122696379.htm.

[F5 Dave]

You are SHITTING me!


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1125450960.htm

[F5 Dave]

Seen this one before. He's still asking too much

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

[F5 Dave]

Took a bunch of bits off my tiny bike. Put a larger engine and different front end. Didn't get it certified. Can Ihhave an inordinate amount of money for it please? This is how much I need to take the wife on that cruise she's been asking for.

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

[F5 Dave]

You can't buy these for love nor money.


Sorry what I meant is you can'tsell these for either either. At least my mate struggled. Don't buy the exclusivity BS, they were just trying to clear old shite from the factory that was past its sell by date.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1096941958.htm

[Grumph]

Seen this one before. He's still asking too much


Agree...And they were heavy and slow too.


Took a bunch of bits off my tiny bike. Put a larger engine and different front end. Didn't get it certified. Can Ihhave an inordinate amount of money for it please? This is how much I need to take the wife on that cruise she's been asking for.


Oh god why do they do it so badly thenn want a kings ransom for crap...


You can't buy these for love nor money.
Sorry what I meant is you can'tsell these for either either. At least my mate struggled. Don't buy the exclusivity BS, they were just trying to clear old shite from the factory that was past its sell by date.


Around this time more than 10 the same was a major run for Ducati - Then hang a lot of catalogue crap on it and put the price up...

[Mike.Gayner]

Not a bike, but WHAT?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1123090169.htm

edit: Full disclosure I don't know a thing about M3's, so maybe that's the real value, but it seems completely obscene to me.

[sidecar bob]

Not a bike, but WHAT?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1123090169.htm

edit: Full disclosure I don't know a thing about M3's, so maybe that's the real value, but it seems completely obscene to me.

This thing sold for $53,395 & it's possibly ten times more desirable. http://m.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11550826 Bit of a sad tale that got it there however.
I would have happily made it mine if I'd known the shit was going down.

[Grumph]

Not a bike, but WHAT?


edit: Full disclosure I don't know a thing about M3's, so maybe that's the real value, but it seems completely obscene to me.

I don't know either - but I do remember the fuss about this model.
I note that the customer they sourced it for had a passport for the land of Oz....

[F5 Dave]

German Taxi yeah? Comes std with a meter?

[AllanB]

That BMW - is it really worth that?

[Pumba]

I don't know either - but I do remember the fuss about this model.
I note that the customer they sourced it for had a passport for the land of Oz....

I am trying to figure out why it matters and why if I spent $150k on a car I wouldn't be allowed to drive it every day? The 4 year min ownership is interesting as well.

[Moi]

I am trying to figure out why it matters and why if I spent $150k on a car I wouldn't be allowed to drive it every day? The 4 year min ownership is interesting as well.

Why don't you ask that of the seller... could be a very interesting answer.

[Jin]

I love the m3 and can tell you that is a reasonable price for a rare and extremely collectable car. Not sure of the production numbers of the csl but it's definitely not a normal e46 m3. In the uk asking prices are even higher and going up every year. It's an investment car and guarantee you won't lose money on that unless you wreck it.

[F5 Dave]

Right. We'll each put in $10. Hear me out.

Exhaust wrap, neons, rip the seats out, converts them with a breadknife to make them more racing. Make a scoop for the bonnet and turn it into a convertible with a cutoff wheel.

Tasteful paintjob with a nude woman theme. I can't draw but I'm sure iI'll be a dab hand with an airbrush. Not sure I remember what a nude woman looks like so it might turn out a bit like Helen Clark..

List it on TM the month after for even more.

[Drew]

Now this ones fckn hillarimouse. Forget the silly price, but who on earth would think this was cool? Check out the paint mural. Trying to impressive a ten yr old? :lol:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1123487163.htmI really wanted to like it...but I wouldn't be seen on it.


These things are worth a lot of money in the UK. Not this much mind.
And its not the UK.

Great example. Good luck getting 6k for it. Might have to wait a while. Oh wait. You want what???:killingme

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1122696379.htm.
Fucken hell that thing is mint. I'd have it if I lived in a different tax bracket.

[Katman]

Seen this one before. He's still asking too much


Seriously dude, you really are one bitter motherfucker, aren't you?

[Jin]

Right. We'll each put in $10. Hear me out.

Exhaust wrap, neons, rip the seats out, converts them with a breadknife to make them more racing. Make a scoop for the bonnet and turn it into a convertible with a cutoff wheel.

Tasteful paintjob with a nude woman theme. I can't draw but I'm sure iI'll be a dab hand with an airbrush. Not sure I remember what a nude woman looks like so it might turn out a bit like Helen Clark..

List it on TM the month after for even more.

And paint the rims shiny chrome. Bmw fanbois worldwide would be rioting in the streets.

[F5 Dave]

Yeah have to be careful. Last time that happened they invaded Poland.
It seemed a long way away, but.

[F5 Dave]

Seriously dude, you really are one bitter motherfucker, aren't you?
Why? are you looking for prospects?

[Banditbandit]

I am sure you could on sell that finger for something decent...


I'd buy it and ruide it .. but no more than $5 grand ...



Its a GN400 that I've slipped some springs in an hilarious position, put a $40 'muffler?' And taken the foam off the seat.

Fourandahalf bigones please?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1125820062.htm


What's with the springs between the triple tree?



Best ER100 in the country. And nobody cares. Still.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1124668391.htm

Who would care about a bike called Er .. sounds like a pause when you have no idea how to respond ...



You are SHITTING me!


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1125450960.htm

Yeah .. almost certainly

[HenryDorsetCase]

clearly the issue is the guy is on drugs.

check the photo

[Laava]

clearly the issue is the guy is on drugs.

check the photo

That is just one very small step away from reflectoporn!

[Gremlin]

Right. We'll each put in $10. Hear me out.

Exhaust wrap, neons, rip the seats out, converts them with a breadknife to make them more racing. Make a scoop for the bonnet and turn it into a convertible with a cutoff wheel.
I'm no car nut, but that IS a CSL. You'd fucken ruin it :oi-grr:

[SVboy]

Seriously dude, look at me! Look at me!

Edited to reflect reality.

[AllanB]

I've a mate with a 650 Savage he wants to modify - he has shown me links to kits you can purchase - some very nice bikes on them. Alas the bugger has prioritized work over motorcycling (I know, he must be Ghay) and has not made any progress to date.

[F5 Dave]

I'm no car nut, but that IS a CSL. You'd fucken ruin it :oi-grr:

Would you? I mean they are impracticable vehicles. No room for a dirt bike or race bike in the back.

Maybe a flat deck modification?

[Grumph]

Would you? I mean they are impracticable vehicles. No room for a dirt bike or race bike in the back.

Maybe a flat deck modification?

Hell yes, - truck it.

Mate got loaned a Rangerover some years back as transport to a Manfield meeting. The owner thought he'd tow something...
Fuck no, a 450 Ducati fitted in the back nicely.
Only race transport he'd ever had he could pass traffic going up the gorge out of wellie. With the aircon going....

[Gremlin]

Would you? I mean they are impracticable vehicles. No room for a dirt bike or race bike in the back.
Well I don't understand it myself, but some people do like those impractical vehicles for whatever reason.

Although... getting into parking garages would probably be useful if you're in a city?

[HenryDorsetCase]

Would you? I mean they are impracticable vehicles. No room for a dirt bike or race bike in the back.

Maybe a flat deck modification?

or a tow bar...? just thinking outside the box that the box came in.

[neels]

Fails due to lack of exhaust wrap.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1125288993.htm

I think I'd rather have an unmolested z200 as a hoon around town bike, and would probably pay that if it was original and road legal.

[Autech]

Hell yes, - truck it.

Mate got loaned a Rangerover some years back as transport to a Manfield meeting. The owner thought he'd tow something...
Fuck no, a 450 Ducati fitted in the back nicely.
Only race transport he'd ever had he could pass traffic going up the gorge out of wellie. With the aircon going....

My last two bikes purchased fit in the back of my 2015 Corolla Wagon. Askor has ever rocked up to a race meet with an fxr in the back of a Pulsar 2 door hatch. Fuck trailers!


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[Autech]

Seriously dude, I pop into this thread every few months to wank myself off and then fuck off again

Also edited for true intent.


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[Scubbo]

if not already posted... http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1126569191.htm

[F5 Dave]

Its getting hard to tell. They are starting to blend into one great big blur of awfulness.

Upgrading he says. Presumably anything north of a GN125.

[Drew]

if not already posted... http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1126569191.htm


Its getting hard to tell. They are starting to blend into one great big blur of awfulness.

Upgrading he says. Presumably anything north of a GN125.
I think that is cool as all fuck. I'd love to have it!

[Boob Johnson]

if not already posted... http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1126569191.htm
That is very cool!

[Grumph]

Its getting hard to tell. They are starting to blend into one great big blur of awfulness.

Upgrading he says. Presumably anything north of a GN125.

I do remember that one in the passing blur as it was a darstadly deed done to what was a nice bike...


I think that is cool as all fuck. I'd love to have it!

I'd love you to have it too Drew....but it's too much to pay for a classic sidecar motor.

[Drew]

I do remember that one in the passing blur as it was a darstadly deed done to what was a nice bike...



I'd love you to have it too Drew....but it's too much to pay for a classic sidecar motor.
Foot clutch and a hand shifter would make it even cooler!

I'd bloody love to go XS850 if I was going classics.

[Grumph]

Foot clutch and a hand shifter would make it even cooler!

I'd bloody love to go XS850 if I was going classics.

I've done a biggish one for pre 82. Heavy....plenty of potential though.

[Drew]

I've done a biggish one for pre 82. Heavy....plenty of potential though.

I have a sick affinity for them.

[jellywrestler]

Foot clutch and a hand shifter would make it even cooler!

I'd bloody love to go XS850 if I was going classics.

only a caveman would dream of that shit.

[F5 Dave]

Ahh for some sort of parallel universe where it was decreed that Drew was never allowed to ride anything else. And had to pay the 5k for that steamer.

[Drew]

Ahh for some sort of parallel universe where it was decreed that Drew was never allowed to ride anything else. And had to pay the 5k for that steamer.

What's the deal Dave? You rag on me for liking the odd bike or two that's a bit out there. They pose no threat to you or your riding, I don't get why you are so angry about them.

[F5 Dave]

Who's angry? I just think they are ridiculous and the sellers are asking, let's call it, optimistic amounts. You`re just trying to get a rise by taking a contradictory position.
Are you here for the 5min argument or the full 1/2 hr?

[Laava]

I have a sick affinity for them.

Must admit they appeal to me too tho I have no idea why. Are they a 120 or 180 degree crank?

[Drew]

Who's angry? I just think they are ridiculous and the sellers are asking, let's call it, optimistic amounts. You`re just trying to get a rise by taking a contradictory position.
Are you here for the 5min argument or the full 1/2 hr?
Ah fuck it. Think what ya like.

I reckon the bike is cool.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Who's angry? I just think they are ridiculous and the sellers are asking, let's call it, optimistic amounts. You`re just trying to get a rise by taking a contradictory position.
Are you here for the 5min argument or the full 1/2 hr?


I've told you once.

[AllanB]

Must admit they appeal to me too tho I have no idea why. Are they a 120 or 180 degree crank?

If I remember correctly same as my old 750 twin Kawasaki - 360 degree - both pistons rise and fall together and each cylinder fires alternatively - kind of like a big arse single really. There are people rephasing them to 270/277 degree (reduces vibration).

Good site for info and parts is MikesXS.com

[HenryDorsetCase]

this is the only custom XS which is worthy

http://www.bikeexif.com/mule-yamaha-xs-street-tracker

not that one particularly. That style. Probably run you $20k USD

[Drew]

Must admit they appeal to me too tho I have no idea why. Are they a 120 or 180 degree crank?
I'm not sure. Didn't need to stage it to start it off the Kickstart, but I dunno which order that would support.

[Drew]

If I remember correctly same as my old 750 twin Kawasaki - 360 degree - both pistons rise and fall together and each cylinder fires alternatively - kind of like a big arse single really. There are people rephasing them to 270/277 degree (reduces vibration).

Good site for info and parts is MikesXS.com
850 is a triple.

[Laava]

If I remember correctly same as my old 750 twin Kawasaki - 360 degree - both pistons rise and fall together and each cylinder fires alternatively - kind of like a big arse single really. There are people rephasing them to 270/277 degree (reduces vibration).

Good site for info and parts is MikesXS.com

Sorry I thought we had moved on to the 850 at that stage.

[AllanB]

Sorry I thought we had moved on to the 850 at that stage.

Oops missed that! Can't remember what they were - sounded ace back in the day though. Don't think they were as reliable as other Japanese rides of the day.

[Grumph]

850 is a triple.

A triple phased at 120 degrees. With a crank that looks just like a Toyota car - and probably weighs the same.

[F5 Dave]

this is the only custom XS which is worthy

http://www.bikeexif.com/mule-yamaha-xs-street-tracker

not that one particularly. That style. Probably run you $20k USD
Now that I like the idea of. Looks like it would be light and handle well. The execution is pretty flawless, a million miles from the shitters. And the tail unit looks good.

All in all an improvement on stock if you only take short rides that is. And you can understand where the money is.

[Drew]

Now that I like the idea of. Looks like it would be light and handle well. The execution is pretty flawless, a million miles from the shitters. And the tail unit looks good.

All in all an improvement on stock if you only take short rides that is. And you can understand where the money is.
So as long as a bike is modified with the intent of going faster, it's OK with you?

Pretty clear that your problem with choppers and bobber bikes is you.

[Katman]

Stop it Drew - you'll upset him.

[Tazz]

Pretty clear that your problem with choppers and bobber bikes is you.

Considering they are the basically equivalent to cutting the springs then putting a big bore exhaust and spinner hubcaps on your mums old CA18S R31, the dislike is understandable if that's not your bag.

The peeps that do that can (usually) handle the laughter, so why are so many bikers so much more precious if someone else thinks their ride is a piece of shit.....? :sweatdrop

[Erelyes]

I am trying to figure out why it matters and why if I spent $150k on a car I wouldn't be allowed to drive it every day? The 4 year min ownership is interesting as well.

I'm late to the party here, but it's a question for NZTA rather than the seller.

https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/importing-a-vehicle/exceptions/special-interest-vehicles/

[Autech]

Stop it Drew - or I wont give you sex tonight

Also edited for true intent.

My issue with Choppers n Bobbers is I think they are ugly and are most likely shit to ride. That said I can see the value in the time spent crafting some of these monstrosities, so not all of them are priced optimistic.
There is a trend I have noticed on FB of boof heads ruining perfectly good jap bikes then asking big money for their junk, so they are the optimistic ones. Sad thing is there is boof heads out there buying them.

I might chop up the dirt bike I am selling and sell it for millions


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[SVboy]

Stop it Drew - I'm the one that needs attention. edited for reality.

[Pumba]

I'm late to the party here, but it's a question for NZTA rather than the seller.

https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/importing-a-vehicle/exceptions/special-interest-vehicles/

Well you learn something new everyday.

[Autech]

Well you learn something new everyday.

Finally tie those shoe laces?


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[F5 Dave]

Actually this guy can help here. Seriously. I've changed how I tie my laces for good a few years back.

https://www.ted.com/talks/terry_moore_how_to_tie_your_shoes?language=en

[HenryDorsetCase]

Actually this guy can help here. Seriously. I've changed how I tie my laces for good a few years back.

https://www.ted.com/talks/terry_moore_how_to_tie_your_shoes?language=en

I have to spread rep or some shit.

Holy shit. Thats amazing. I am doing it now. like right now. Well not right now but I am stopping typing now and doing it then.

[Pumba]

Finally tie those shoe laces?

Fuck off, I cant afford shoes

[husaberg]

Don't Stop Drew .......i'm....
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/51/83/31/51833104348719eb84a6ec6cb3f600b1.jpg

[Berries]

Holy shit. Thats amazing. I am doing it now. like right now. Well not right now but I am stopping typing now and doing it then.
I picture you with moccasins.

[jasonu]

So as long as a bike is modified with the intent of going faster, it's OK with you?

.

Only a poof would modify a bike to go slower.

[Autech]

I have to spread rep or some shit.

Holy shit. Thats amazing. I am doing it now. like right now. Well not right now but I am stopping typing now and doing it then.

I want to but my loafers don't have laces...

Game changer


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[Big Dog]

Only a poof would modify a bike to go slower.
Maybe. But going slower is often a consequence of poor judgement when modifying a bike... our eating too many pies.

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[Oakie]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1129035402.htm

Good golly gosh. I believe I paid $3000 for mine from a dealer about 12 years back.

[Autech]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1129035402.htm

Good golly gosh. I believe I paid $3000 for mine from a dealer about 12 years back.

It's sold he's just trying to avoid getting stung by the aussie pricks that run that site.


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[jasonu]

It's sold he's just trying to avoid getting stung by the aussie pricks that run that site.


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How so??????

[Scubbo]

being an auction on trademe, if you withdraw the listing they bill your account ;\

you can do the non-auction method which costs you more upfront to list with infinite re-lists and no withdraw fee ---

Trademe is overly expensive and useless really these days I've found. farcebook groups are making a dent in their profits which is nice to see :baby:

[nzspokes]

being an auction on trademe, if you withdraw the listing they bill your account ;\

you can do the non-auction method which costs you more upfront to list with infinite re-lists and no withdraw fee ---

Trademe is overly expensive and useless really these days I've found. farcebook groups are making a dent in their profits which is nice to see :baby:

Yerp, FB pages are great for selling that bike you just stole.:nono:

Having just sold a bike and a car on TM in the past month I think it works ok.

[Autech]

Yerp, FB pages are great for selling that bike you just stole.:nono:

Having just sold a bike and a car on TM in the past month I think it works ok.

It's still the best, but FB has just introduced a Marketplace feature on their phone app which should hopefully level the playing field. The success fees TM charge are pure extortion, if a good competitor were to emerge with the financial backing they would have to start taking notice.

FB groups are great for DERP and can be a good way to earn a buck if you pay attention, lots of cheap bikes with bugger all wrong you can fix up and list on TM.

[Scubbo]

It's still the best, but FB has just introduced a Marketplace feature on their phone app which should hopefully level the playing field. The success fees TM charge are pure extortion, if a good competitor were to emerge with the financial backing they would have to start taking notice.

FB groups are great for DERP and can be a good way to earn a buck if you pay attention, lots of cheap bikes with bugger all wrong you can fix up and list on TM.

was a good cx500 for sale the other day, cheap as chips in original well stored low KMs too... better than the ones on trademe wanting 5+K and have done million kms

[F5 Dave]

A 'what?' CX?

(Ducks for cover as the Beardies rally).:innocent:

[R650R]

Ex Demo bikes sold by the dealer.... back in the day there used to be quite a price difference between buying the 'groupie' ex demo compared to new.

Now dealers are selling ex demo 20k bikes with only 1 to 2k off the price and with 2000-6000km on the clock....
Would you, have you bought an ex demo????

[Crasherfromwayback]

Ex Demo bikes sold by the dealer.... back in the day there used to be quite a price difference between buying the 'groupie' ex demo compared to new.

Now dealers are selling ex demo 20k bikes with only 1 to 2k off the price and with 2000-6000km on the clock....
Would you, have you bought an ex demo????

Personally, I think they're kidding themselves. Unless it's the smaller bikes, that don't have any margin in them at all.

[Gremlin]

Now dealers are selling ex demo 20k bikes with only 1 to 2k off the price and with 2000-6000km on the clock....
Would you, have you bought an ex demo????
My BMW was ex-demo. Feb 2010 ish reg, bought Jan 2011. Brand new was around $39.5k (a base GSA cost less, but this was equivalent spec to demo). I put the 4000th km on the clock during the test ride, and it's list price was $35.5k. Shop said they'd put most of the km on.

I could have bought new, got a helmet (didn't want) and panniers (did want) thrown in at that point. Demo didn't apply for deal, but the shop threw one pannier in, and I bought the other at cost as part of the deal. The demo was the only non-new available in the country (I wanted 2010 or later).

For me, it was mainly the $4k off the price over new, plus taking a bath on my previous bike on trade, bought new, didn't want the depreciation again. Also, that sort of bike to me, as a demo is fine. I wouldn't buy an ex-demo sportsbike for example, as we know how most of those test riders treated it.

[F5 Dave]

Yeah but a modern litrebike in Auckland or Wellington for the short rides most grant, where can you thrash it?

[Madness]

Yeah but a modern litrebike in Auckland or Wellington for the short rides most grant, where can you thrash it?

You can do anything you like on Auckland motorways. Most people just Facebook.

[Drew]

Yeah but a modern litrebike in Auckland or Wellington for the short rides most grant, where can you thrash it?

You know damn well where to thrash a litre bike from here.

[jasonu]

My BMW was ex-demo. Feb 2010 ish reg, bought Jan 2011. Brand new was around $39.5k .

Jesus how much? Do they come with $30k worth of gold???

[Gremlin]

Yeah but a modern litrebike in Auckland or Wellington for the short rides most grant, where can you thrash it?
Probably trash more than thrash. I know of one very new Honda demo, test rider overtook a car (rural area) then kinda... tried to avoid the next corner. Dealer was less than happy about the very 2nd hand condition of a very new bike :mellow:


Jesus how much? Do they come with $30k worth of gold???
Plenty of bikes around that figure, then there are bikes with no luggage that cost more: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1110214756.htm

[nzspokes]

Jesus how much? Do they come with $30k worth of gold???

Well to be fair Gremlin has actually used the bike and ridden it. A lot. So depreciation does not really count. Its those that buy a new bike, put 2000ks on it in a year and lose 7k that get me. My bike was a few years old and only had 11,000ks on it. Previous owner would have taken a 8k hit on it.

[Ocean1]

A 'what?' CX?

(Ducks for cover as the Beardies rally).:innocent:

http://silodrome.com/honda-cx500/

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[Ocean1]

Plenty of bikes around that figure, then there are bikes with no luggage that cost more: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1110214756.htm

It'd be instructive to compare major brand prices overseas, but I believe BMW prices here are well more than elsewhere.

Other brands are too, but a lot of the popularity of any given model in any particular country is often down to price comparisons completely irrelevant in NZ.

[Big Dog]

+1 on price vs depreciation being a moot point.
Doesn't seem to matter what I buy or the age.
Every bike I have ever owned has cost me roughly $1000 on day one, another $1000 every year including reg and about $600 per service interval including tyres.
Doesn't account for finance costs because that is the cost of borrowing the money not having the bike.
Of paid 7.5 for my 10000km bike put 60000 on it over 2.4 years, put another 3k into servicing and reg. Makes that about 6k loss or about 10c a km of I sold the bike for $4.5k.

Cheap as.


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[Gremlin]

Well to be fair Gremlin has actually used the bike and ridden it. A lot. So depreciation does not really count. Its those that buy a new bike, put 2000ks on it in a year and lose 7k that get me. My bike was a few years old and only had 11,000ks on it. Previous owner would have taken a 8k hit on it.
I like people that buy a bike and put minimal km on it. Makes it cheaper for me (if I'm buying it from them). Depreciation only counts when you go to sell (I'm not) or it's written off (hope not).

The GSA is getting close to 120k on it (and the last couple of years have been really low mileage) so I'd guess it's not even worth $10k now :eek: Luckily I don't ride bikes to make a profit... :no:

[James Deuce]

I like people that buy a bike and put minimal km on it. Makes it cheaper for me (if I'm buying it from them). Depreciation only counts when you go to sell (I'm not) or it's written off (hope not).

The GSA is getting close to 120k on it (and the last couple of years have been really low mileage) so I'd guess it's not even worth $10k now :eek: Luckily I don't ride bikes to make a profit... :no:
A GSA with 120k on the clock is probably more like $15k minimum.

[Drew]

I like people that buy a bike and put minimal km on it. Makes it cheaper for me (if I'm buying it from them). Depreciation only counts when you go to sell (I'm not) or it's written off (hope not).

The GSA is getting close to 120k on it (and the last couple of years have been really low mileage) so I'd guess it's not even worth $10k now :eek: Luckily I don't ride bikes to make a profit... :no:That sounds like a candidate for winding the speedo back to 12,000 and writing to LTSA complaining about morons doing the WOF recording your k's wrong.

[F5 Dave]

[QUOYouE=Ocean1;1130989652]http://silodrome.com/honda-cx500/

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You stilll havent come over for a beer so i dont know if you have a beard. But no, id rather a cb125 twin. Really. And i dont want to touch one of those again.

[F5 Dave]

A GSA with 120k on the clock is probably more like $15k minimum.
Crumbs another person I must catchup with next time I'mout for a ride that direction.

[Gremlin]

A GSA with 120k on the clock is probably more like $15k minimum.
There is a 2013 (mostly the same as the 2010 structurally) with 36k on the clock for $18k on TM right now... It's tempting to buy just so a, no-one else can have, b, the next bike when mine is kapoot. Just need 18k :pinch: (and somewhere to put it etc)

[FastR1Red]

I gotta agree,,,,the prices they're asking on TM are exorbitant and for bike with soooo many km's.
Can someone point me in the right direction of the Facebook motorbike sales groups in Auckland please. I'd rather purchase something secondhand without so many k's, save me having to get another loan for a new bike.


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[Black Knight]

Its a FB page called Motorbikes For Sale In NZ-its closed membership so not sure how you get invited onto it.

[Ocean1]

You stilll havent come over for a beer so i dont know if you have a beard. But no, id rather a cb125 twin. Really. And i dont want to touch one of those again.

Never owned either, I recall someone saying the CX engines had some issues but I'm prepared to overlook a lot in something that's different because often they turn out to have serious advantages over conventional designs. And sometimes they don't.

It's been a very busy winter, but I'll see you for that beer sometime.

[FastR1Red]

Its a FB page called Motorbikes For Sale In NZ-its closed membership so not sure how you get invited onto it.

Ok thanks, I'll look it up.


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[husaberg]

Never owned either, I recall someone saying the CX engines had some issues but I'm prepared to overlook a lot in something that's different because often they turn out to have serious advantages over conventional designs. And sometimes they don't.

It's been a very busy winter, but I'll see you for that beer sometime.

The CX's had some initial tething issues granted but they were fixed and uprated redesigned real quickly (for free) and the bike went on to be one of the most reliable bikes ever.
They were a London dispatch riders favourite.
The CX engine was designed from the start to be supercharged rather than the CX turbo being an afterthought. So they were very overenginered.
Ugly as sin though. Porky as well, but not so noticeable once on the move.

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[Pumba]

323389

Now that is bloody nice

[husaberg]

Now that is bloody nice

I know surprising aye easily the best "Plastic Maggot" I have ever come across.
I am not sure about the short tail, but that about it.

http://www.bikeexif.com/cx500-cafe-racer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CwGJ4o4QlU
Hardcase the guy that designed the bike, is the same guy that styled the very ugly Bimota Mantra.
http://www.lakic.com/fr/projets/categorie/transport/cafe-racer-project-honda-cx500-gts

I do like the pipes on this one, not the paint mind you.
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[F5 Dave]

As opposed to this.

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en-NZ&ie=UTF-8&source=android-browser&q=kr+rz350+pic&gws_rd=ssl#gws_rd=ssl&imgrc=GfvLS32W4MJO5M%3A


CX, pah.

[husaberg]

As opposed to this.

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en-NZ&ie=UTF-8&source=android-browser&q=kr+rz350+pic&gws_rd=ssl#gws_rd=ssl&imgrc=GfvLS32W4MJO5M%3A


CX, pah.

starting from different perspectives Dave.
the CX think is taking a f-ing ugly bike and making it better distinctive and different.
The rz and such are taking what always was a cool bike and making it what it should be.

Plus I actually always thought the RZ and especially the LC's styling was rather poos
Yamaha lost their way after the RD air-cooled.
Why they never styled either after a TZ is beyond me.
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PS we both know these below is the shizzle, even if played on the Devils piano accordion.
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[Black Knight]

CX's, love em,best motor Honda made,shame they stopped their development and put all efforts into the V4.Best model CX is the Eurosport some great café examples using it as a basis.I have 2 and 9/10ths Euros for sale.

[Black Knight]

Ok thanks, I'll look it up.


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You get accepted for membership by sending a request to either of the two administrators mentioned.I dipped my toes in yesterday by offering my GB500 and got some pretty wanky replies,but it is FB.I think this could be a cheap selling source but only for standard run of the mill bikes or dirtbikes.Still.

[jasonu]

CX's, love em,best motor Honda made,.

Are you on drugs?

[Black Knight]

Are you on drugs?

Yeah,why do you ask?

[george formby]

Yeah,why do you ask?

Thanks for sharing. Not.:shifty:

[husaberg]

Are you on drugs?

Well the yanks tried to race them in flat track.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaSSJHhARlo
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[Drew]

Looks like they swap the heads to get the carbs pointing in different directions...or get after market heads.

[husaberg]

Looks like they swap the heads to get the carbs pointing in different directions...or get after market heads.

Drew the whole engine is mounted sideways...The heads are by HRC as is the rest of the bike other than the frame, but they likely reversed the heads left to right.



Here is the US build prototype before HRC got involved
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http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2015/01/article/backmarker-honda-ns750-flat-tracker/

[Drew]

Drew the whole engine is mounted sideways...

Yes. But the carbs are pointing away from each other. In a CX they point toward each other and have a fucking stupid linkage between them.

[husaberg]

Yes. But the carbs are pointing away from each other. In a CX they point toward each other and have a fucking stupid linkage between them.

As above drew I added a pic, It also looks like you missed the rest of what I was writing as well

[Katman]

As above drew I added a pic, It also looks like you missed the rest of what I was writing as well

Perhaps if you didn't keep going back and editing every post you make, Drew might not miss 'the rest'.

[husaberg]

Perhaps if you didn't keep going back and editing every post you make, Drew might not miss 'the rest'.

Gee perhaps, I was adding a picture, or perhaps, its just a conspiracy....:killingme
Either way as usual you add nothing to KB, other than your trolling for attention.

[Katman]

Gee perhaps, I was adding a picture, or perhaps, its just a conspiracy....


Or perhaps it's just your autism.

[husaberg]

Or perhaps it's just your autism.

Highly unlikely, especially as I am neither autistic, or even share any of the traits of one.
You however, are an interesting collection of narcissistic and paranoid disorders.
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/insights-into-the-personalities-conspiracy-theorists/
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/64114756/the-psychology-of-conspiracy-belief
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-narcissus-in-all-us/200809/paranoia-and-the-roots-conspiracy-theories

Either way, as per usual, you add nothing to KB, other than your constant trolling for attention.
Maybe you might take a few hours and to examine and contemplate what it is that is missing from you life that would drive causes you to crave such attention?
http://www.thankyoufather.com/wp-content/plugins/RSSPoster_PRO/cache/5ccfe_bda5f1a0-4846-0133-8eeb-0e17bac22e39.gif

[Katman]

Highly unlikely, especially as I am neither autistic, or even share any of the traits of one.
You however, are an interesting collection of narcissistic and paranoid disorders.
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/insights-into-the-personalities-conspiracy-theorists/
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/64114756/the-psychology-of-conspiracy-belief
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-narcissus-in-all-us/200809/paranoia-and-the-roots-conspiracy-theories
http://www.foreignpolicyjournal.com/2015/05/05/conspiracy-theory-as-a-personality-disorder/


Did you even read that last link?

[husaberg]

Did you even read that last link?

The last link is a picture
http://www.thankyoufather.com/wp-content/plugins/RSSPoster_PRO/cache/5ccfe_bda5f1a0-4846-0133-8eeb-0e17bac22e39.gif
Where you not smart enough to realise what it was pointing out about your inadequacies.

Next thing you will be onto the red repping as your feelings are hurt....:nya:

[Drew]

As above drew I added a pic, It also looks like you missed the rest of what I was writing as well

Well fuck you. I finally recognise something odd, and you take the wind clean out of it...cunt!

[husaberg]

Well fuck you. I finally recognise something odd, and you take the wind clean out of it...cunt!

Sorry its an interesting read anyway, I wouldn't have found it if you hadn't asked. I only looked for it as you did. I am not sure at all if they are a totally unique casting, or odd matched front or rear or just reversed.
But seeing as who was involved, I don't think money was an object.

[Voltaire]

50's BMW
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1133787448.htm

I like BMW's as much as the next old man but $23 K scheezzzz......

And $8900 for a Triumph 350....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1133790080.htm

[F5 Dave]

CX's, love em,best motor Honda made,shame they stopped their development and put all efforts into the V4.Best model CX is the Eurosport some great café examples using it as a basis.I have 2 and 9/10ths Euros for sale.
You have got to be kidding. The VFR750 was a fantastic engine. I rode a mates VFR1200. Ugly as but the most bottom end of anything I've ridden. V4s are a useful engine (quote the fat controller).
Just rode an 1100V4 today but some Iti creation. Opened my eyes somewhat. Had to exclaim the Messiah's name a few times when the loud handle was turned. When Iparked it iIwas laughing out loud.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Looks like they swap the heads to get the carbs pointing in different directions...or get after market heads.

It was RSC I think... so you know. cost no object.

[jellywrestler]

50's BMW
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1133787448.htm

they offer for you to drive a piece of motorcycling history, says it all really how out of touch with motorcycling they are??

[Black Knight]

You have got to be kidding. The VFR750 was a fantastic engine. I rode a mates VFR1200. Ugly as but the most bottom end of anything I've ridden. V4s are a useful engine (quote the fat controller).
Just rode an 1100V4 today but some Iti creation. Opened my eyes somewhat. Had to exclaim the Messiah's name a few times when the loud handle was turned. When Iparked it iIwas laughing out loud.

I have no problems with the V4 Dave,I owned a 94 750C until recently,a great bike and motor.What I was trying to say was that the word came down from on high to stop all development on the CX project and put all effort into the V4 which was probably fair enough-but-I know which motor I would rather work on

[Voltaire]

they offer for you to drive a piece of motorcycling history, says it all really how out of touch with motorcycling they are??

BMW nearly closed at the end of the 60's making these sorts of bikes.
I wonder if the demograph who like/want these are now too old to ride them.

[pritch]

BMW nearly closed at the end of the 60's making these sorts of bikes.
I wonder if the demograph who like/want these are now too old to ride them.

I regard those Bavarian built bikes with some nostalgia. In the sixties the people assembling the engines were mechanics. The paintwork, including the hand painted lines, was done by tradesmen painters. All that ended when they opened the Berlin plant and they hired assembly workers off the street. Their product was no better than some others, and was shaded by Honda.

And yes, those of us who were riding in the sixties are getting on a bit.

[Blackbird]

And yes, those of us who were riding in the sixties are getting on a bit.

No need to remind me Ron, my body does that :facepalm:

[Banditbandit]

Yeah but a modern litrebike in Auckland or Wellington for the short rides most grant, where can you thrash it?

Adelaide Road (bin' there ... done that - got the ticket)

[husaberg]

I have no problems with the V4 Dave,I owned a 94 750C until recently,a great bike and motor.What I was trying to say was that the word came down from on high to stop all development on the CX project and put all effort into the V4 which was probably fair enough-but-I know which motor I would rather work on

I actually wonder if the same two guys designed the Cam chain tensioners and big end oiling on The CX and the VF's.;)
just looking at a few pics I wondered if the ST1100 was a result of VFR an CX cross pollination.
One things for sure the, CX and the ST1100 were very car looking engines.

re your other comment, The Same thing happened with the CBX750 sacrificed on account of the VF series it was a shame because the CBX750 was a pretty neat engine.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yeah nah. And check the question "is it a two stroke engine?"...it sure as fuck is!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Built-Motorcycles-Bobber/272322032260?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3Db900d409d78a4ef3a7 3633fa039c8f08%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D8%2 6sd%3D262475137469

[SVboy]

Perhaps if you didn't keep going back and editing every post you make, Drew might not miss 'the rest'.

Perhaps if you fucked off and died, KB would be a better place.

[Grumph]

Yeah nah. And check the question "is it a two stroke engine?"...it sure as fuck is!


And i'm picking the dog is a poodle.....

[F5 Dave]

Sigh, and another. Ticks all the dumb boxes.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1132397670.htm

Reserve is higher than the starting bid. Imagine if you won and jumped on for your first ride. Howshittyslow is this?!?!

[F5 Dave]

This takes the biscuit of silly money for a std(ish) machine. Geez choose something desirable not a dumpem in nz cheap trailie 'cause they didn't sell elsewhere.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1133593215.htm

[Madness]

You've got a real knack for finding cool bikes Dave, keep 'em coming!

:niceone:

[Katman]

Perhaps if you fucked off and died, KB would be a better place.

:weep:

<img src="http://img06.deviantart.net/6f05/i/2007/269/1/f/i_was_hanging_from_a_tree____by_jects.png"/>

[F5 Dave]

Absolutely worn out and undesirable. Sold off sub thousand $ there were heaps about. I borrowed one, affectionately dubbed Piglet and took to the Brass after much work. It was dreadful.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1129373264.htm

[F5 Dave]

Doesn't belong here, but I wonder what it goes for? Kewl!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1132549480.htm

There was a Bonnie that seemed quite cheap buy now of about seven five.

[SVboy]

:weep:

<img src="http://img06.deviantart.net/6f05/i/2007/269/1/f/i_was_hanging_from_a_tree____by_jects.png"/>

Don't care how you do it. That method looks as good as any.

[spanner spinner]

Sigh, and another. Ticks all the dumb boxes.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1132397670.htm

Reserve is higher than the starting bid. Imagine if you won and jumped on for your first ride. Howshittyslow is this?!?!

What i want to know is who is selling them there WOF's, must be bought as I can see at least 5 fails just in the pictures (no mudguards etc). Use to get these numpties when i was issuing WOF's when working in Auckland, just bought a standard bike cut everything off it they could badly fitted some old shitty bars they had in the back of the shed hacked off the muffler and can't understand why I now won't give them a WOF.

[jasonu]

Yeah nah. And check the question "is it a two stroke engine?"...it sure as fuck is!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Built-Motorcycles-Bobber/272322032260?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3Db900d409d78a4ef3a7 3633fa039c8f08%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D8%2 6sd%3D262475137469

Not my cup o' tea but quality wise looks pretty nice. I'd like a ride on it.

[Grumph]

What i want to know is who is selling them there WOF's, must be bought as I can see at least 5 fails just in the pictures (no mudguards etc). Use to get these numpties when i was issuing WOF's when working in Auckland, just bought a standard bike cut everything off it they could badly fitted some old shitty bars they had in the back of the shed hacked off the muffler and can't understand why I now won't give them a WOF.

Completely agree. Down here even the country garages are doing it by the book. I suspect we've got a person in oversight in the SI who worries...
About time for a clampdown on dodgy WOF issues - yes i know it's unpopular but looking at some of these shitters being sold with fresh WOF it's overdue.

[Laava]

It is not that hard to bolt on the bare necessities to get a wof. The issue is that they are being used on the road in a different guise surely? Esp the old school "look at my nice clean brake free extended front end" type of mentality

[Grumph]

It is not that hard to bolt on the bare necessities to get a wof. The issue is that they are being used on the road in a different guise surely? Esp the old school "look at my nice clean brake free extended front end" type of mentality

Once upon a time you had actual traffic policemen who would pull up stuff that was visibly wrong....Now if they pull something up for a broken taillight, they risk being shot - or shooting someone. (oops, sorry, that wasn't NZ was it ?) Anyway there's a reluctance to get involved now.

[AllanB]

The SR250 was one of the better efforts out there. Seat is nice work. Guards - silly to remove in my opinion - something is required on the front, rear a hugger to keep shit away.

Price ....... lots! Reserve must be high based on the receipts!

[russd7]

What i want to know is who is selling them there WOF's,

the seller of that bike is a bike shop in Queenstown by the look of it.

[Crasherfromwayback]

the seller of that bike is a bike shop in Queenstown by the look of it.

Then they want bumming with a cucumber for giving it a wof.

[Katman]

Then they want bumming with a cucumber for giving it a wof.

To be fair, they might not do their own warrants but whoever does do them deserves the cucumber.

[AllanB]

Fashion things I struggle with are - no chain guard (dumb.....) zero guards. All can be applied in a custom manner.

Reckon the angle of the rear plate may raise a few questions. Are you meant to have DOT or E market lighting - brake turn signals etc ?

[husaberg]

while not optimistic.

Is has a very funny write up
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1133858982.htm

"doesnt leak oil in spots but does have a certain greasyness to it"

[F5 Dave]

Did think of you Pete when I saw this one in the lounge. Mate of yours?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/browse/listing.aspx?id=1127542276&/listing?rfm=1

[Crasherfromwayback]

Did think of you Pete when I saw this one in the lounge. Mate of yours?

]

Hah! No one I know mate. Only Maico worth owning is the 490 Mega II I reckon. Even then, left side kick sucks balls. That thing is as ugly as my ball sack.

[Berries]

Hah! No one I know mate. Only Maico worth owning is the 490 Mega II I reckon. Even then, left side kick sucks balls. That thing is as ugly as my ball sack.
k'off. That thing is why I started riding. That and some Bultaco bikes in the Panini album circa anytime between 1978 and 1986.

Buy now 13K though? Nah. Why would you when you have this -

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-1134660648.htm

[jasonu]

while not optimistic.

"doesnt leak oil in spots but does have a certain greasyness to it"

Sounds like you...:yes:

[jasonu]

Hah! No one I know mate. Only Maico worth owning is the 490 Mega II I reckon. Even then, left side kick sucks balls. That thing is as ugly as my ball sack.

Dunno about the ugly comment but the 1981 Mega2 is the definitely the one to have.
One of the questions in the auction must be from one of the King brothers. 'Needs a good thrashing blahblah'. These bikes, like modern 450's have way more power than anyone except true experts can fully use.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Sounds like you...:yes:

Yeah, so that's not oil, exactly....... ;-)

[Banditbandit]

Sigh, and another. Ticks all the dumb boxes.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1132397670.htm

Reserve is higher than the starting bid. Imagine if you won and jumped on for your first ride. Howshittyslow is this?!?!

If it was your first ever ride it wouldn't be too slow .. if you know bikes it's a snail ...

People often set the reserve higher than the starting price to test the market if they are unsure of what they might get for a bike ..

[F5 Dave]

18hp as new, likely a fraction of that now. Maybe if you'd jumped off your Raleigh Grifter it would be novel.

[husaberg]

Sounds like you...:yes:

nah I have the odd leak..... as for greasy, not that I agree with racial stereotypes but aren't you like 4/5 mexican:ar15:

[jasonu]

18hp as new, likely a fraction of that now. Maybe if you'd jumped off your Raleigh Grifter it would be novel.

A Grifter in good nick would be worth more...

[jasonu]

nah I have the odd leak..... as for greasy, not that I agree with racial stereotypes but aren't you like 4/5 mexican:ar15:

We 'Mericans prefer the term Beaner...:2thumbsup

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1135756932.htm


this is cool I reckon. good price too.

[Paul in NZ]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1135756932.htm


this is cool I reckon. good price too.

I'm not a fan of the pipes but everything else is way better than usual...

[Scubbo]

9.5K though..... for what is basically a LOOK AT ME ride:killingme

[yevjenko]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1135756932.htm


this is cool I reckon. good price too.
That looks brilliant. Wouldn't pay nearly 10k for a 90,000 km bike though... But that's cos I'm a cheap bastard

[Grumph]

I'm not a fan of the pipes but everything else is way better than usual...

Well to a point, yes. I'd be asking if he's uprated the starter mechanism - and just how it runs as those CV's are a prick to tune.

[Drew]

Well to a point, yes. I'd be asking if he's uprated the starter mechanism - and just how it runs as those CV's are a prick to tune.

It'd be nice if there was a one way bearing that fit, off the shelf. One with actual races.

[EJK]

Sorry been off following this thread for a while. Has this been mentioned yet?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1135433760

[pritch]

If that is an S, and I have seen one advertised as such in a dealers that definitely wasn't, it is a bit over half the new price which was just south of $38,000(?).
At that price though he is getting close to a new Panigale which as well as being new would be more comfortable. And these days comfort rates highly.

[Virago]

while not optimistic.

Is has a very funny write up
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1133858982.htm

"doesnt leak oil in spots but does have a certain greasyness to it"

I've never quite figured out the "shouldn't need anything for a WOF" approach. Yeah? Well go get a WOF then, make the bike way more saleable.

[husaberg]

I've never quite figured out the "shouldn't need anything for a WOF" approach. Yeah? Well go get a WOF then, make the bike way more saleable.

But wouldn't he have to register it as well.
Its a euphemism, much like a fixer upper house or handyman's special.
What he should have said was when it runs it makes a potato potato sound that's almost irresistible to skanky women.....
Plus the bungee strap is load bearing, yet also serves as a tow cable for those out of town rides. That are actually possible as it has a very wide ugly non standard tank.

[Tazz]

But wouldn't he have to register it as well.
Its a euphemism, much like a fixer upper house or handyman's special.
What he should have said was when it runs it makes a potato potato sound that's almost irresistible to skanky women.....
Plus the bungee strap is load bearing, yet also serves as a tow cable for those out of town rides. That are actually possible as it has a very wide ugly non standard tank.

You can still get the check done with all the associated pass/fail papering, just won't get the label.

A WOF place would most likely happily take $50 to do a WOF check on a goldfish if you asked them.

[TheDemonLord]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1135756932.htm


this is cool I reckon. good price too.

I'm normally allergic to Cafe Racers - but that looks like it would be quite fun!

Not willing to part with 10 large for it though...

[Katman]

You can still get the check done with all the associated pass/fail papering, just won't get the label.

You need a wof to be able to get the registration.

Having the wof doesn't mean that it then has to be registered.

[Banditbandit]

You need a wof to be able to get the registration.

Having the wof doesn't mean that it then has to be registered.

And having a bike with a warrant is no guarantee that it is still in warrantable condition when sold - the owner may have pulled a few burn-outs since the warrant and the rear tyre is then shot ..

[F5 Dave]

I once had a warrent issued from the desk with my bike curbside. But it was me and he asked if it was OK.

[F5 Dave]

Now I'ma fan of these, sans fairing. DDon't believe the beaabout the brakes, just incompetent mechanics.

But 5k? Fuck off. I sold my SP special a few years back for 5k and thought Iwas being cheeky. It had half the ks of this.

[Drew]

I once had a warrent issued from the desk with my bike curbside. But it was me and he asked if it was OK.

He figured it wasn't gonna be running long enough for any safety issues to present then?

[F5 Dave]

Seems bad taste wasn't immune in Granddad's day. Scotts are cool. But why wreck one? Unless it's to make a Silk.

[Drew]

Seems bad taste wasn't immune in Granddad's day. Scotts are cool. But why wreck one? Unless it's to make a Silk.

Are you forgetting to post links, or is there a problem with the site?

[F5 Dave]

He figured it wasn't gonna be running long enough for any safety issues to present then?
Nice. OK I'll take that kind of abuse. Beers run out and wine is. . , well close to critical.

[Scubbo]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-1132681685.htm :facepalm:

[F5 Dave]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1129329157.htmOpps sorry Greg just pointedout that I was DIC of a tablet and forgot to Post the link.

[F5 Dave]

These apparently are a bit shit. And how much are you asking?!?!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1131997623.htm









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And why can'tiIstop wanting this? Its ffantastic!

[F5 Dave]

I can'thelp but tthinking that this would be a bad buy at $400. 1988.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1136862232.htm

[Scubbo]

These apparently are a bit shit. And how much are you asking?!?!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1131997623.htm









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And why can'tiIstop wanting this? Its ffantastic!

its very shiny / looks new -- good job that man, still wouldn't pay that for it though.... labor of love, once done has no value but to the person who labored imo...

[F5 Dave]

Is this more than just a pile of badly made shit?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1128795000.htm


As all english stuff is. all shit. terrible nation. The language is ok. Bit confusing.

[F5 Dave]

How is this piece of shit worth 20k? Its not. Its just a fuck shitheap worth less than a morris minor in the 80s ($ per cc).

[jellywrestler]

Is this more than just a pile of badly made shit?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1128795000.htm


As all english stuff is. all shit. terrible nation. The language is ok. Bit confusing.

and your last line makes sense? you taking those pills again? the worst thing is it appears to be a pile of bits, either surplus or from a bike but there's nothing to put it together with, nut's bolts spindles etc. all that stuff had it's shit production methods in the day, often as it was ex war machinary that was just plain worn out, often cause it was a friday after the pub bike whatever
the point is you're unlikely to get anything better of the age, that's a given.

[F5 Dave]

Did Immentionthant iI've owned Italian Britishand Spanishbikes recently?,

And that I've beendrinking.

And having a good time.

[F5 Dave]

So why hasn't this sold yet? Nis it some sort of unoriginal bitsa? Looks like it would be worth something.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1133990970.htm

[jellywrestler]

Did Immentionthant iI've owned Italian Britishand Spanishbikes recently?,

And that I've beendrinking.

And having a good time.

now ya talking shothand.

[F5 Dave]

FUCK


OFF.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1133673807.htm

$2k. Its nice, but its no TT.

And Fuck Off.

[F5 Dave]

now ya talking shothand.
Assgh useyouall im klose to talkg in brail.

[F5 Dave]

Ahhahaha

Ahahaha

Ahhahahaha

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1133790080.htm

I'd rather be seen on a Tigress.

[F5 Dave]

Well this Looks nicely done. And look at the list of things he's done to it . Bet those sparkplugs cost a pretty penny. Probably for a peugeot 404.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1136120091.htm