Optimistic sellers

[neels]

Have you put exhaust rap on it?
This guy has....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1158851206.htm

Possibly worth the asking price on the listing, but not the price in the actual text.....

[SVboy]

This guy has....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1158851206.htm

Possibly worth the asking price on the listing, but not the price in the actual text.....


Looks like a really fat person squashed it....

[Banditbandit]

fuck you really do need help.


I like it too ..

[Banditbandit]

This guy has....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1158851206.htm

Possibly worth the asking price on the listing, but not the price in the actual text.....

That's a real piece of shit .. GNs are crap anyway - that one has been made worse ..


Great bike for sunday touring

I feel a Tui billboard coming on ..

[mossy1200]

This guy has....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1158851206.htm

Possibly worth the asking price on the listing, but not the price in the actual text.....

Looks like muffler is the side stand also. That's trick.

[jellywrestler]

This guy has....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1158851206.htm

Possibly worth the asking price on the listing, but not the price in the actual text.....
not without exhaust wrap

[russd7]

That's a real piece of shit .. GNs are crap anyway - that one has been made worse ..



I feel a Tui billboard coming on ..

thats harsh, you can ride it on a learner license apparently.

[R650R]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1165897322.htm

Bike is 21995 brand new for this model plus ORC $700? He wants 23k and its done 11 and half thousand kilometres!!!!

I know adv farkles can add up but 6-7k for Panniers, Centre stand, grips, crash abr and screen, come on!!!!

Oh and declared finance owing....

[jasonu]

Oh and declared finance owing....

What is wrong with that?

[Autech]

What is wrong with that?

I agree, better than not declaring...


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[F5 Dave]

He's financed himself into a hole and needs that much to dig himself out. Geez be reasonable and help a bro out you shellfishprick. Pony up the 22k so he can have his baby.

[R650R]

What is wrong with that?

Nothing wrong, its what could go wrong. Yes very good of him to openly front up and declare it, but your trusting its cleared and cleaned up before delivery.

A mate of mine was in similar situation buying bike off a very reputable dealer. Was told yep it will be sorted ASAP... mate sitting there on his CASH ready to buy, it got dragged out and not sorted before sale so mate got another bike same somewhere else. Your at the mercy of a bailiff/debt collector if it goes wrong.

[R650R]

He's financed himself into a hole and needs that much to dig himself out. Geez be reasonable and help a bro out you shellfishprick. Pony up the 22k so he can have his baby.

I'm waiting for Blue Wing to revise the pricing like when brand new CBR600's were going for 11k and Fireeblades for 16k couple years ago....

[Drew]

Nothing wrong, its what could go wrong. Yes very good of him to openly front up and declare it, but your trusting its cleared and cleaned up before delivery.

A mate of mine was in similar situation buying bike off a very reputable dealer. Was told yep it will be sorted ASAP... mate sitting there on his CASH ready to buy, it got dragged out and not sorted before sale so mate got another bike same somewhere else. Your at the mercy of a bailiff/debt collector if it goes wrong.
I sold a bike owing finance. I got the guy to pay them direct to ease his mind.

[Night Falcon]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1165897322.htm

Bike is 21995 brand new for this model plus ORC $700? He wants 23k and its done 11 and half thousand kilometres!!!!

I know adv farkles can add up but 6-7k for Panniers, Centre stand, grips, crash abr and screen, come on!!!!

Oh and declared finance owing....

wondered if that would end up in here. Poor sod bought into the AT marketing hype, trundles down to the Honda shop, where the salesman enthusiastically tells him demand is gonna waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay out strip supply, the AT factory got damaged in an EQ and the new ones are gonna be way more expensive.....ya cant go wrong he thinks to himself. Buy it & rack up some miles then sell it for more than ya paid for it.....no brainer really.

There was another bloke while back did the same but he reckoned the cops were after him for speeding too much so he had to get rid of it.....his loss ways someones gain at full retail with only a few k's on the clock.

[Banditbandit]

thats harsh, you can ride it on a learner license apparently.

I did try to ride on once .. it was fucking horrid. The forks were out front doing something by themselves ... gutless as. Handled like a bucket of shit ..

Many people I know who started on one said they took about a month to learn to ride the new bike they traded up to .. so they had learnt to ride a GN .. but what they had learnt was not transferable to another bike ..

Pieces of shit - pity Suzuki every made the bloody things ..

[Big Dog]

Selling or buying a bike with finance owing is as simple as the vendor makes it.
As Drew says have the purchaser pay the finance company direct. If you have clear funds on a debit or credit card, you have the vendor call their finance company, you get a settlement figure, give them your card details, they give you a settlement number and email a receipt.
You pay any balance to the vendor.
Check back in a couple of days that the security has been lifted. If not pursue it.
Not satisfied? Call your card company and have the transaction reversed. You have 30 days with most debit / credit card companies, and you can save a lot of money buying someone out of a hole... provided the registered security is cleared.

I have been on both ends of this type of deal.
Take the right precautions and it is easy... it's the ones that don't say shit you have to worry about.

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[pritch]

I'm waiting for Blue Wing to revise the pricing like when brand new CBR600's were going for 11k and Fireeblades for 16k couple years ago....

That's a good thought. They may not drop that much, but drop they do.

[F5 Dave]

I did try to ride on once .. it was fucking horrid. The forks were out front doing something by themselves ... gutless as. Handled like a bucket of shit ..

Many people I know why started on one said they took about a month to learn to ride the new bike they traded up to .. so they had learnt to ride a GN .. but what they had learnt was not transferable to another bike ..

Pieces of shit - pity Suzuki every made the bloody things ..

Amen bruver. CB250RS was in another league. However a young lass was having issues doing obstacles at the handling skills course and I popped her on my CBX550, never ridden anything else and within a min getting used to it she cleared the course

[jasonu]

Nothing wrong, its what could go wrong. Yes very good of him to openly front up and declare it, but your trusting its cleared and cleaned up before delivery.

A mate of mine was in similar situation buying bike off a very reputable dealer. Was told yep it will be sorted ASAP... mate sitting there on his CASH ready to buy, it got dragged out and not sorted before sale so mate got another bike same somewhere else. Your at the mercy of a bailiff/debt collector if it goes wrong.

That's why you meet him at his finance co. office and watch him pay the loan.
You'd have to be an idiot to buy it knowing there is money owed and trusting the seller to settle the debt at his leisure.

[pzkpfw]

I did try to ride on once .. it was fucking horrid. The forks were out front doing something by themselves ... gutless as. Handled like a bucket of shit ..

Many people I know why started on one said they took about a month to learn to ride the new bike they traded up to .. so they had learnt to ride a GN .. but what they had learnt was not transferable to another bike ..

Pieces of shit - pity Suzuki every made the bloody things ..

Interested to see you write that (and the gutless bit).

Moved a GN125 for a friend of the wife a few months back. With any action that involved turning more than a little, the thing felt like it wanted to tip itself over. I figured it was the rake, or something.

Funnily enough, the reason I was moving it, not her, is she'd broken her wrist ... falling off an instructors GN125 at a course, trying to turn around a cone.

[jasonu]

Interested to see you write that (and the gutless bit).

Moved a GN125 for a friend of the wife a few months back. With any action that involved turning more than a little, the thing felt like it wanted to tip itself over. I figured it was the rake, or something.

Funnily enough, the reason I was moving it, not her, is she'd broken her wrist ... falling off an instructors GN125 at a course, trying to turn around a cone.

Did you even read this post before hitting the submit reply key?

[Banditbandit]

CB250RS was in another league.

I had one of those - bought in Wgtn as a daily commuter bike bought after 13 years of riding BSAs and Triumphs .. I learnt more on that 250 than on any of the old Brits ...

[Banditbandit]

Interested to see you write that (and the gutless bit).

Moved a GN125 for a friend of the wife a few months back. With any action that involved turning more than a little, the thing felt like it wanted to tip itself over. I figured it was the rake, or something.

Funnily enough, the reason I was moving it, not her, is she'd broken her wrist ... falling off an instructors GN125 at a course, trying to turn around a cone.

Exactly ... shit bikes ...

[jellywrestler]

I popped her on my CBX550, never ridden anything else and within a min i cleared the course

did she ride the bike at all?

[F5 Dave]

I'm not sure what you're implying. She was totally competent and the several years of sex afterwards had no bearing on completing the course.

[OddDuck]

I did try to ride on once .. it was fucking horrid. The forks were out front doing something by themselves ... gutless as. Handled like a bucket of shit ..

Many people I know who started on one said they took about a month to learn to ride the new bike they traded up to .. so they had learnt to ride a GN .. but what they had learnt was not transferable to another bike ..

Pieces of shit - pity Suzuki every made the bloody things ..

Fuckin' A. A mate gave me a go on his waaaay back in high school. There was absolutely no feel for what the front end was doing, or for that matter any sense of what the bike was doing overall... just horrible.

I have to wonder how many people have given biking a go, bought a GN 'cos a cheap learner makes sense, and been put off for life by the damn things.

[jasonu]

I'm not sure what you're implying. She was totally competent and the several years of sex afterwards had no bearing on completing the course.

'Confessions of a motorcycle instructor' starring Clutch Cargo...

[AllanB]

Fuckin' A. A mate gave me a go on his waaaay back in high school. There was absolutely no feel for what the front end was doing, or for that matter any sense of what the bike was doing overall... just horrible.

I have to wonder how many people have given biking a go, bought a GN 'cos a cheap learner makes sense, and been put off for life by the damn things.


Hey - the GN front end geometry is not dissimilar to a Harley ..... Lots out front - weight over the rear .....

[mossy1200]

Hey - the GN front end geometry is not dissimilar to a Harley ..... Lots out front - weight over the rear .....

I had one I fixed up to sell and it was fun to ride. Sit on the back seat when your my height and have understeer from the front end.

[jasonu]

Hey - the GN front end geometry is not dissimilar to a Harley ..... Lots out front - weight over the rear .....

You are comparing shit to shit.

[Crasherfromwayback]

So not only is this guy dreaming, he'd also sell a 125cc powered bike to anyone that has no licence, under the guise that it's a moped. Nice cunt.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1170344856

[HenryDorsetCase]

That's why you meet him at his finance co. office and watch him pay the loan.
You'd have to be an idiot to buy it knowing there is money owed and trusting the seller to settle the debt at his leisure.

indeed.

the accepted practice is the seller gives you permission to talk to the loan shark. You say to the loan shark: How much, cunt?. You pay them.
You pay the balance to the seller. You ride away happy.

[R650R]

That's a good thought. They may not drop that much, but drop they do.

Yep. Their bluffing us for now by making the "2017" models $500 dearer.... Waiting to see waht new 800ish cc ADV bikes KTM and Yamaha have in the works....

[R650R]

There was another bloke while back did the same but he reckoned the cops were after him for speeding too much so he had to get rid of it.....his loss ways someones gain at full retail with only a few k's on the clock.

Seems quite a few dealers have "the last one in the country" too.... Yeah think that Wanganui job still for sale too.... demand obviously outstripping supply.....
I'm tempted by the manual one in rotovegas but its an ex demo, lots of short jouneys and cold starts during Their run in phase likely... yuck!

[R650R]

indeed.

the accepted practice is the seller gives you permission to talk to the loan shark. You say to the loan shark: How much, cunt?. You pay them.
You pay the balance to the seller. You ride away happy.

Sounds workable but still unnecessary extra work unless something is very rare that your buying.

[neels]

indeed.

the accepted practice is the seller gives you permission to talk to the loan shark. You say to the loan shark: How much, cunt?. You pay them.
You pay the balance to the seller. You ride away happy.


Sounds workable but still unnecessary extra work unless something is very rare that your buying.

Not really that hard, if it's the only one you've found that you want to buy, had a similar situation with one of my bikes. Still had security showing against it even though the loan had been paid off, apparently it's common practice to put it on for 5 years and not cancel it, 'just in case'. In case of what I'm not sure of.

But as above, seller gives permission to talk to the thieving finance pricks, they send through confirmation that there is nothing owing, and you keep it handy for when their system gets fucked up and they come to try and repossess it anyway.

[jellywrestler]

lots of short jouneys and cold starts during Their run in phase likely... yuck!

don't think that's really an issue these days with modern machining techniques and watercooling etc

[Autech]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1168301769.htm

Hmmm.......

[Taxythingy]

So not only is this guy dreaming, he'd also sell a 125cc powered bike to anyone that has no licence, under the guise that it's a moped. Nice cunt.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1170344856

Very cunty. I've asked the obvious, not that I expect an answer. (re-registered? warranted?)

[Banditbandit]

So not only is this guy dreaming, he'd also sell a 125cc powered bike to anyone that has no licence, under the guise that it's a moped. Nice cunt.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1170344856

Lifan motor? Not even ...


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1168301769.htm

Hmmm.......

Tell em he's dreaming. $8grand???

[Autech]

Tell em he's dreaming. $8grand???

It's got cracked fairings FFS

[sidecar bob]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1168301769.htm

Hmmm.......

Tatty as fuck. you can see rusted bolts & the top steering head bearing cap is rusty.
The rest wont be a lot better. Its all been exposed to the same elements.
On closer inspection, it looks like its been dipped in the sea.

[MrMarko]

Had one as my first 250 went like a scoulded cat that fucker.

[jim.cox]

16k for a shitty old series Landy - Yeah Right

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/land-rover/auction-1170375369.htm

Its not a Defender and while it may have a holden 186 motor it doesn't have the overdrive which it needs ( the holden donk revs lower than the original Landy 4 cyl )

Good luck with that sale lads.

[Banditbandit]

16k for a shitty old series Landy - Yeah Right

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/land-rover/auction-1170375369.htm

Its not a Defender and while it may have a holden 186 motor it doesn't have the overdrive which it needs ( the holden donk revs lower than the original Landy 4 cyl )

Good luck with that sale lads.



Comes with an alarm .. who the fuck would steal it ???

[jim.cox]

Comes with an alarm .. who the fuck would steal it ???

Well, all you need to get past the locks is a small screwdriver or a swiss army knife....

[JimO]

what do we think of this?.......http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1164371280

[Banditbandit]

what do we think of this?.......http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1164371280

As a working ute? or as a poser's car?

[Owl]

what do we think of this?.......http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1164371280

Ummmmm it's not a bike.:blink:

[Drew]

what do we think of this?.......http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1164371280

Good ute, ok condition. It's 3.5k reg and WOF to a normal person, prolly get 4 from a wanker that likes the pipe and wheels.

[JimO]

Ummmmm it's not a bike.:blink:

if you squint it could be, i must admit its one of my fleet

[HenryDorsetCase]

if you squint it could be, i must admit its one of my fleet

Don't stress. We're a notoriously tough crowd...

[jellywrestler]

Good ute, ok condition. It's 3.5k reg and WOF to a normal person, prolly get 4 from a wanker that likes the pipe and wheels.

so you'd pay 4.

[Madness]

what do we think of this?.......http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1164371280

Not much.

1996, Pearl Jam at Mt Smart Supertop. Fuck, that was a few headrushes ago.

[Grumph]

so you'd pay 4.

The man gave you a beer last saturday - at least ignore him for a few days.

[Laava]

As a working ute? or as a poser's car?

Ah...pretty sure no driver of that will be seen as a poser?

[AllanB]

Drew called me a Wanker - I like it.

[JimO]

Ah...pretty sure no driver of that will be seen as a poser?
depends on what circles you turn in cletus

[Drew]

The man gave you a beer last saturday - at least ignore him for a few days.He declined my fine offer actually mate.


Drew called me a Wanker - I like it.
I meant to say 'cunt'.

[Drew]

A motocross rider will buy it.

[neels]

A motocross rider will buy it.
This is probably true.

Then cover the rear window in monster energy stickers, to match their rooted 2 stroke on the back.

[Scubbo]

This is probably true.

Then cover the rear window in monster energy stickers, to match their rooted 2 stroke on the back.

I've never seen truer words than these on this forum... I went to buy a ute for "cheap" a year ago, ended up getting a bloody nice car and trailer for far cheaper than the 1980's shitboxes listed on trademe

[JimO]

I've never seen truer words than these on this forum... I went to buy a ute for "cheap" a year ago, ended up getting a bloody nice car and trailer for far cheaper than the 1980's shitboxes listed on trademe
i must object this is a 1990's shitbox, if it doesnt sell i will keep it, handy having a spare ute about the place

[Laava]

I've never seen truer words than these on this forum... I went to buy a ute for "cheap" a year ago, ended up getting a bloody nice car and trailer for far cheaper than the 1980's shitboxes listed on trademe

Fuck yeah! My neighbour just bought a 1999 L200 extra cab 2wd and paid 8k for it! What a heap of shit! Comparatively speaking of course, the equivalent value car is so much better!

[pritch]

lots of short jouneys and cold starts during Their run in phase likely... yuck!

I used to watch the US Hornet/919 site. The opinion of some seemingly well qualfied racing people that was that the best performance came from engines that had undergone a number of "heat cycles". One long trip was definitely considered the wrong way to run in an engine.

I've done it both ways, but unless you've got a dyno in your house and test multiple examples of the same model who knows?

[jellywrestler]

The man gave you a beer last saturday - at least ignore him for a few days.

offered me, I didn't receive.

[R650R]

I used to watch the US Hornet/919 site. The opinion of some seemingly well qualfied racing people that was that the best performance came from engines that had undergone a number of "heat cycles". One long trip was definitely considered the wrong way to run in an engine.

I've done it both ways ,but unless you've got a dyno in your house and test multiple examples of the same model who knows?


don't think that's really an issue these days with modern machining techniques and watercooling etc


Yeah probably right both of you. Just the inner mechanically sympatheitic devils advocate coming out....
A race engine is prob differne prospect to long term road bike ownership....

[jasonu]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1168301769.htm

Hmmm.......

Very cool bike but not exactly a minter...

[F5 Dave]

My earlier reply timed out, but gorgeous TZR if you don't look too close. I tried to buy one 20 something years ago but the bikeshop staff ignored me for long enough that I walked out, after crawling around checking it out etc.

Of course they were restricted and then got a reputation for going pop. They were very cheap 10 odd years ago as a result. They can swing asking that for it.

Still look like sex on a stick. A mate bought a frame for RZ500 transplant.

[Autech]

In the "Optimistic Buyers" category I put my bucket up on a facebook group for a tidy $1500 (good buy at that price for a tickled FXR).

Get a message from a chap, "Would you take $600". :gob:

..........................

There's low balling, then there's plain insulting. Resisted the urge to call him a cunt and told him thanks for the offer.

Got to love the facebook.

[jasonu]

My earlier reply timed out, but gorgeous TZR if you don't look too close. I tried to buy one 20 something years ago but the bikeshop staff ignored me for long enough that I walked out, after crawling around checking it out etc.

Of course they were restricted and then got a reputation for going pop. They were very cheap 10 odd years ago as a result. They can swing asking that for it.

Still look like sex on a stick. A mate bought a frame for RZ500 transplant.

Pix of the RZ500/TZR please

[jellywrestler]

A race engine is prob differne prospect to long term road bike ownership....

yip theyre' the best, been looked after meticulously.

[F5 Dave]

In the "Optimistic Buyers" category I put my bucket up on a facebook group for a tidy $1500 (good buy at that price for a tickled FXR).

Get a message from a chap, "Would you take $600". :gob:

..........................

There's low balling, then there's plain insulting. Resisted the urge to call him a cunt and told him thanks for the offer.

Got to love the facebook.
Just say for that price he can have a picture of it.
New price to him $1600.

[F5 Dave]

Pix of the RZ500/TZR please

Last time he rode it as an RZ I still had my 350 (last century and then some) he put it over the bank up where the cliffhanger is run, I decided not to follow him.

Its been in his lounge ever since but sprouted front end like the TZR and braced frame / banana sw, but change of mind, frame only arrived earlier this year.

I'll post pictures as soon as it's done. . . . If this site, or even the Internet is still in existence.

[pritch]

In the "Optimistic Buyers" category I put my bucket up on a facebook group for a tidy $1500 (good buy at that price for a tickled FXR).

Get a message from a chap, "Would you take $600". :gob:

..........................

There's low balling, then there's plain insulting. Resisted the urge to call him a cunt and told him thanks for the offer.

Got to love the facebook.

I was reading this morning about a seller receiving the question, "How low can you go?"
He replied, "2mph, lower than that and you fall off."

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1171047909.htm

50k

rego on hold ,needs 4x indercators 2x switchs and may be brakes rebleed for wof
has the odd paint chip/scratch
selling as is


for 50k I would run spell check on my auction.

[AllanB]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1171047909.htm

50k


Probably spent $50k on it ....

Does not equate to being worth that though.

So not up to WOF standard then.

See ads like that piss me off. If you have a $50k bike for sale then for fucks sake drop a couple hundy on some nice LED turn signals and WOF the fucker for sale.

What's with matching brake disks? Don't all bikes have them...

[AllanB]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1171047909.htm
.

You must be kicking yourself now for buying that Suzuki ..... :sweatdrop

[mossy1200]

You must be kicking yourself now for buying that Suzuki ..... :sweatdrop

Yeah but I can swap it for chips if I get hungry so im still ok.

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1172408157.htm

6k buy now. Be quick.

[jafagsx250]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1172408157.htm

6k buy now. Be quick.
I know of someone who spent 5 grand on one of them but it was mint. Was in a museum for 12 years and had very low kilometers. But for that price there are heaps of full power bikes you could buy

[jasonu]

I know of someone who spent 5 grand on one of them but it was mint. Was in a museum for 12 years and had very low kilometers. But for that price there are heaps of full power bikes you could buy

If it was as nice as you say I think $5k is a great deal.

[jafagsx250]

It's really good. It's only a fair weather bike but it's looked after really well. Which is more than most of them get. A neighbor / mate sold his cbr250rr to a friend who dry Rev limited it and all sorts of stupid shit. That stuff is the main reason I wouldn't buy one.

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[Autech]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1172408157.htm

6k buy now. Be quick.

As is where is means: "run like fuck"


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[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=1173485866&cc=602&pid=358147726&hbc=&member_hash=&ct=title-link

not bike related but these have been for sale for at least a year.

Like, $1200 tops - at $1200 I'd buy them

[AllanB]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=1173485866&cc=602&pid=358147726&hbc=&member_hash=&ct=title-link

not bike related but these have been for sale for at least a year.

Like, $1200 tops - at $1200 I'd buy them

Save your $ - I heard that Triumph Scrambler that you had - you have lost a fair bit of your hearing now so you'll never notice the quality :nya:


I was reading a article a while back about a local chap who makes top end speakers that are in global demand by those who can afford them. Can't remember the brand name.

[YellowDog]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1172408157.htm

6k buy now. Be quick.

Nice looking bike and quite a classic. But it's just a 26 year old 250cc racer in need of some money spending on it.

Not so surprised it didn't sell :no:

[HenryDorsetCase]

Save your $ - I heard that Triumph Scrambler that you had - you have lost a fair bit of your hearing now so you'll never notice the quality :nya:


I was reading a article a while back about a local chap who makes top end speakers that are in global demand by those who can afford them. Can't remember the brand name.

Theophany or Image are the two local brands

[AllanB]

Theophany or Image are the two local brands

Theophany

That will be them - I remember the timbers. Thing with top end hi-fi, it does not stop - players, speakers, fancy cables .......

Hmmm sounds like motorcycles :laugh:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Been given the Cafe Racer Treatment no less.

1: I removed the front guard.

2: I fitted a fucking shithouse exhaust system.

3: I fitted bars ten times too wide upside down to boot. Cause they look cool. Or not.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1174320135

[malcy25]

Been given the Cafe Racer Treatment no less.

1: I removed the front guard.

2: I fitted a fucking shithouse exhaust system.

3: I fitted bars ten times too wide upside down to boot. Cause they look cool. Or not.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1174320135

You missed. "Took the side covers off".....:laugh:

[Crasherfromwayback]

You missed. "Took the side covers off".....:laugh:

Hey...light is right when building a racer mate. You of all people know that!!

[jasonu]

Been given the Cafe Racer Treatment no less.

1: I removed the front guard.

2: I fitted a fucking shithouse exhaust system.

3: I fitted bars ten times too wide upside down to boot. Cause they look cool. Or not.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1174320135

It's a bucket racer replica.

[Autech]

Been given the Cafe Racer Treatment no less.

1: I removed the front guard.

2: I fitted a fucking shithouse exhaust system.

3: I fitted bars ten times too wide upside down to boot. Cause they look cool. Or not.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1174320135

Not too far off the price it's worth though, can't see any rust and comes with all the original bits. I'd buy it for something to blast about the city on in a weekend.

[GrayWolf]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=1173485866&cc=602&pid=358147726&hbc=&member_hash=&ct=title-link

not bike related but these have been for sale for at least a year.

Like, $1200 tops - at $1200 I'd buy them

"rattles the neighbours windows 10 meters away"? fuck'd if I'd buy them at any price..... been treated like a 20,000rpm 250... THRASHED!!! :oi-grr:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Not too far off the price it's worth though,.

Incorrect. Not too far off what some stoopid cunt may pay for it yes. Price it should be worth...$500.00.

[Autech]

Incorrect. Not too far off what some stoopid cunt may pay for it yes. Price it should be worth...$500.00.

I've got a soft spot for em, so for a wof'd and reg'd one would pay up to $1500. Some cunt would pay 2 though.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I've got a softy, but I'd pay $1500 if I could get it up.

Sorted that for ya.:bleh:

[Drew]

What's more gay than a bucket race bike?

A bucket replica.

[sidecar bob]

What's more gay than a bucket race bike?

A bucket replica.

Youre a fuckin genius. That's as amazing as discovering a colour darker than black.

[Ocean1]

What's more gay than a bucket race bike?

A bucket replica.

I was just lusting after a GP flavored Grom t'other day, should I be worried?

[awayatc]

Depends. ...

Still talking bikes. .?

[Askor]

I've got a soft spot for em

Ever since that rusty one I had in my shed sold for over $600?

[Autech]

Ever since that rusty one I had in my shed sold for over $600?

Bahaha. Forgot that was a CG.

Its the CB I have a soft one for, I rescind said soft on


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[Racing Dave]

Incorrect. Not too far off what some stoopid cunt may pay for it yes. Price it should be worth...$500.00.

$500 less the price of new rear brake shoes. Look at photo 3.

[mossy1200]

I've got a soft spot for em, so for a wof'd and reg'd one would pay up to $1500. Some cunt would pay 2 though.

It can't have a new wof though because it has no chain guard. With a dodgy wof offer 500 and you might just get it.

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=1174800375&cc=602&pid=461096801&hbc=&member_hash=&ct=image

If you want one, this is the one to buy. It has been listed at $14k for a year. at $10k its very reasonably priced.

someone buy it and let me ride it occasionally

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=1174800375&cc=602&pid=461096801&hbc=&member_hash=&ct=image

If you want one, this is the one to buy. It has been listed at $14k for a year. at $10k its very reasonably priced.

someone buy it and let me ride it occasionally

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1173572426.htm
I noticed this one also very nice. Needs a few things tidied though.

[GrayWolf]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=1174800375&cc=602&pid=461096801&hbc=&member_hash=&ct=image

If you want one, this is the one to buy. It has been listed at $14k for a year. at $10k its very reasonably priced.

someone buy it and let me ride it occasionally

One bike in the day, Honda got it 100% right. :first:

[jellywrestler]

Youre a fuckin genius. That's as amazing as discovering a colour darker than black.

if this is true is the kardashians will marry it in a flash

[Crasherfromwayback]

The owner doesn't have internet. It shows in the price he's asking mate don't worry...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1174919490

[F5 Dave]

Oohh, stages 1 &! 2.

So is the fueling anywhere near correct? Unlikely.

[jasonu]

Oohh, stages 1 &! 2.

So is the fueling anywhere near correct? Unlikely.

Dave Hardley stages 1 & 2 prolly refer to different size fuel lines to the carbs so actually make buggar all difference except to ones wallet.

[neels]

Dave Hardley stages 1 & 2 prolly refer to different size fuel lines to the carbs so actually make buggar all difference except to ones wallet.
I wonder how much that extra 2hp cost....

[old slider]

I wonder how much that extra 2hp cost....


Probably 15% of the bikes value.

[biketimus_prime]

R1's are overpriced but this takes the cake.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1175627388

"This auction is for a Yamaha R1 2004, with an aftermarket graphic kit, as well as an aftermarket exhaust system RRP (3000$)
The exhaust system is a Toce with a decatted Y Pipe also, this allows it to spit flames".

[Autech]

R1's are overpriced but this takes the cake.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1175627388

"This auction is for a Yamaha R1 2004, with an aftermarket graphic kit, as well as an aftermarket exhaust system RRP (3000$)
The exhaust system is a Toce with a decatted Y Pipe also, this allows it to spit flames".

Jesuz 11k for a 13 year old bike (near enough) thats been crashed so needed aftermarket fairings?

Not even crossplane...

Maaaate, ya dreamin!


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[biketimus_prime]

Jesuz 11k for a 13 year old bike (near enough) thats been crashed so needed aftermarket fairings?

Not even crossplane...

Maaaate, ya dreamin!


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Yeah exactly!
Also, 3k exhaust system with toce pipes? Yeah right

[jasonu]

R1's are overpriced but this takes the cake.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1175627388

"This auction is for a Yamaha R1 2004, with an aftermarket graphic kit, as well as an aftermarket exhaust system RRP (3000$)
The exhaust system is a Toce with a decatted Y Pipe also, this allows it to spit flames".

This is more realistic.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/mcy/5804641325.html

[EJK]

This post gave me cancer

[Racing Dave]

R1's are overpriced but this takes the cake.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1175627388

"This auction is for a Yamaha R1 2004, with an aftermarket graphic kit, as well as an aftermarket exhaust system RRP (3000$)
The exhaust system is a Toce with a decatted Y Pipe also, this allows it to spit flames".

Also, 'No rush to sell'.

He won't be disappointed there!

[AllanB]

Yeah exactly!
Also, 3k exhaust system with toce pipes? Yeah right

http://www.toceperformance.com/toce-performance-2004-2006-yamaha-r1-t-slash-slip-on-exhaust/

[mossy1200]

http://www.toceperformance.com/toce-performance-2004-2006-yamaha-r1-t-slash-slip-on-exhaust/

Yep and when you watch the clip its not what I would call a great nearly legal bike sound.
When he claims cat removed he must be saying its stock headers and only slip ons so 3k is almost 50% install fee?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Pull your socks up cunt. Not even close.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-KX-/262653630901?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3d276059b5:g:XJgAAOSwoU9X8GUo&item=262653630901

[jasonu]

Pull your socks up cunt. Not even close.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-KX-/262653630901?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3d276059b5:g:XJgAAOSwoU9X8GUo&item=262653630901

Not that rare, good or desirable.

[F5 Dave]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1176453171.htm

[F5 Dave]

You would really have to want to complete some collection of mistakes to buy this

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1167706169.htm

[Voltaire]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1176453171.htm

If I wanted one to me its better to pay a few hundy more for a good one and a do up. Do ups end up costing more generally.
I did 3000km from one end on 'Nam to other two up on a Honda 150 one of the best trips ever.

[Scubbo]

fucking bluewing wont import them (or the xcub which is better..) so you have to pay billions if you want a manual selection automatic clutch bike that will go EVERYWHERE... huge market for it but honda nz are dunces.

[pritch]

I did 3000km from one end on 'Nam to other two up on a Honda 150 one of the best trips ever.

Which reminds me of a thing I read in BIKE a few years ago. They had a group of long distance, as in around-the-world, riders in for a discussion and one comment from them was, "No long distance rider ever complained his bike was too small."

I remember that every time I see a BMW1200GS. :whistle:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Not that rare, good or desirable.

Aye. Were nearly as bad as the CR450. And it has a totally out of place muffler, faded as fuck tank, and fucking fork boots half way down the fucking fork legs! I fucking hate that. Grrrrrr.

[EJK]

Crashed, thrashed and repaired.

[EJK]

$24k?! Weren't Yamaha NZ selling them for $19,990 last year to make room for 2015 models?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1040839337.htm

[Crasherfromwayback]

$24k?! Weren't Yamaha NZ selling them for $19,990 last year to make room for 2015 models?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1040839337.htm

"Suit new bike owner who doesn't want to fork out 25K plus "

Riiiiight...

[Crasherfromwayback]

No thanks...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RON-LECHIEN-SCOTT-GOGGLES-FACE-GUARD-MASK-VINTAGE-MOTOCROSS-RACING-FOX-JT-OAKLEY-/112151898649?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[ruaphu]

It's a bucket a shit.

Fixed it for ya [emoji12]


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[mossy1200]

You would really have to want to complete some collection of mistakes to buy this

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1167706169.htm

I would own a K1.
I never claimed to be fully stable in the brain.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I would own a K1.
I never claimed to be fully stable in the brain.

Luckily the wheelbase on that thing will supply all the stability you will ever need

[FlangMasterJ]

"Suit new bike owner who doesn't want to fork out 25K plus "

Riiiiight...

Hahaha but 24K is all good.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Hahaha but 24K is all good.

For a used one. Hell yeah!

[Scubbo]

FUCK YOU HONDA NZ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1177401027.htm

[jasonu]

FUCK YOU HONDA NZ... ]

Why??????...

[Scubbo]

because, they wont import the cubs, so all that are around go for big money.... dickheads.

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1182673415.htm

I should just get into the invert handle bars and weld loops on bikes for a living.

[nzspokes]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1182673415.htm

I should just get into the invert handle bars and weld loops on bikes for a living.

Epic fresh wrap.

[mossy1200]

Epic fresh wrap.

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

Grunt wrap

[sidecar bob]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1182673415.htm

I should just get into the invert handle bars and weld loops on bikes for a living.

Nothing like a recently oiled chain to up the appeal of a bike.
Where can I sign up?

[mossy1200]

Nothing like a recently oiled chain to up the appeal of a bike.
Where can I sign up?

Ill oil your chain for you. Save you some monies.

[Grumph]

I should just get into the invert handle bars and weld loops on bikes for a living.

Well, if he sells this and gets a project boat, it's going to change the statistic from a road death to a drowning.....

[AllanB]

Those are ace bars by the look of them. Don't look that Ace on the GN

To be fair it's one of the tidier efforts you see on TM of 'customizing' a GN.

Details let people down - odd looking bars. Drooped bars with standard pegs (ouch my back). Seat gap between tank. shitty exposed battery.

[mossy1200]

Those are ace bars by the look of them. Don't look that Ace on the GN

To be fair it's one of the tidier efforts you see on TM of 'customizing' a GN.

Details let people down - odd looking bars. Drooped bars with standard pegs (ouch my back). Seat gap between tank. shitty exposed battery.

Plus the 3.5k price for a high millage gn125.

[bushy]

Nothing like a recently oiled chain to up the appeal of a bike.
Where can I sign up?

A recently oiled chain on one of those powerhouses can increase top speed by approx. 5%. That's a deal clincher right there.

[AllanB]

Plus the 3.5k price for a high millage gn125.

But exhaust wrap adds $1500. Just be grateful it did not have a E bay Ohlins sticker on it!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Think you might have some clearance issues with your exhaust mate...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/cycling/other-bikes/auction-1182687338.htm

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1182673415.htm

I should just get into the invert handle bars and weld loops on bikes for a living.

be fair. that one has pipe wrap AND a different seat.

They can look cool but that one doesn't. its the way the tank and fork and instruments are.

[AllanB]

Think you might have some clearance issues with your exhaust mate...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/cycling/other-bikes/auction-1182687338.htm

It does look bloody tight that tyre/pipe.

I think it is very cool ....... want.

[mossy1200]

It does look bloody tight that tyre/pipe.

I think it is very cool ....... want.

Land a few wheelies on those forks and it will open up.

[HenryDorsetCase]

It does look bloody tight that tyre/pipe.

I think it is very cool ....... want.

hells teeth we used to worry about "toe overlap" on pushbikes.....

It might be just the angle though, as the wheel swings it might clear it. Or not...

[AllanB]

hells teeth we used to worry about "toe overlap" .


Is that like Camel Toe?

My eyeometer (very accurate) calculates that given the fork curve it will clear when turned. Like those cars with slammed suspension and wide front wheels - look like the wheel would not turn but the hub offset allows clearance.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Is that like Camel Toe?

My eyeometer (very accurate) calculates that given the fork curve it will clear when turned. Like those cars with slammed suspension and wide front wheels - look like the wheel would not turn but the hub offset allows clearance.

Yeah, I asked him the question

[F5 Dave]

Of course you can turn it without hitting you morons. Just left. Right and even straight ahead, not so much. But no reason to be picky.

[Night Falcon]

Of course you can turn it without hitting you morons. Just left. Right and even straight ahead, not so much. But no reason to be picky.

good left hander speedway bike....without the speed bit?

[JimO]

good left hander speedway bike....without the speed bit?
just a way bike then?

[jasonu]

Of course you can turn it without hitting you morons. Just left. Right and even straight ahead, not so much. But no reason to be picky.

Maybe it is a nascar bike...

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yeah...nah.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1183616593

[Autech]

Yeah...nah.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1183616593

Is it even a good bike?


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[pritch]

Think you might have some clearance issues with your exhaust mate...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/cycling/other-bikes/auction-1182687338.htm

Nah it'll be fine. Long as he keeps turning left... :whistle:

Funny, most customs leave me cold. That thing has a weird appeal, like it's looking back to the board track racers of old. If that's a Brooks saddle that worth half his asking price right there.:rolleyes:

[jasonu]

Is it even a good bike?


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If you like a bike that is over weight, under powered, has shit brakes and handles like a bag of soggy arseholes then yes it is a good bike.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Is it even a good bike?


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No. They're gutless heaps of shit.

[Banditbandit]

If you like a bike that is over weight, under powered, has shit brakes and handles like a bag of soggy arseholes then yes it is a good bike.


"You must spread some rep around ..."

[HenryDorsetCase]

If you like a bike that is over weight, under powered, has shit brakes and handles like a bag of soggy arseholes then yes it is a good bike.

If you have a lot of money and one of those you could end up with a cool bike:

http://www.bikeexif.com/yamaha-virago-920

[F5 Dave]

Nah it'll be fine. Long as he keeps turning left... :whistle:

Funny, most customs leave me cold. That thing has a weird appeal, like it's looking back to the board track racers of old. If that's a Brooks saddle that worth half his asking price right there.:rolleyes:

I've already made that joke. Right. Handbags at ten paces bitch. :girlfight:

[F5 Dave]

If you like a bike that is over weight, under powered, has shit brakes and handles like a bag of soggy arseholes then yes it is a good bike.

You missed out meagre reliability. Despite being based on two SR500s they didn't seem to like big mileages. As a teen I aspired to one. Japanese Ducati I figured. Turns out they were shit.
And the Yamaha copy was also crap.

I also had a mullet back then so no real taste to talk of.
Fortunately I grew out of both deviancies.

[pritch]

I've already made that joke. Right. Handbags at ten paces bitch. :girlfight:

Ah yes, I didn't see your post at the time and it's not that I don't read your posts.:innocent:

[swarfie]

If you have a lot of money and one of those you could end up with a cool bike:

http://www.bikeexif.com/yamaha-virago-920

WTF is it with these Yanks that they've got to fit these things with a huge front tyre? That things gunna handle like a bucket of puss:tugger:

[jasonu]

WTF is it with these Yanks that they've got to fit these things with a huge front tyre? That things gunna handle like a bucket of puss:tugger:

I doubt that would be a consideration to someone who might buy one. But don't worry, in a couple more years and the Kiwi 'taste' will catch up and you'll be seeing fat front tyres everywhere...
Not really my cup o' tea but not too shabby for what it is.

[James Deuce]

WTF is it with these Yanks that they've got to fit these things with a huge front tyre? That things gunna handle like a bucket of puss:tugger:

At least the profile is normal and not square like those zig-zag tread Firestones.

[Grumph]

You missed out meagre reliability. Despite being based on two SR500s they didn't seem to like big mileages. As a teen I aspired to one. Japanese Ducati I figured. Turns out they were shit.
And the Yamaha copy was also crap.

I also had a mullet back then so no real taste to talk of.
Fortunately I grew out of both deviancies.

But kept others....

Actually the TR1 motor has the right bones to be turned into a good'un. Just needs some re-engineering - like a Ducati.
But I've now sold the motor I had here so it's moot anyway.

[Night Falcon]

Yeah...nah.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1183616593

if old means classic I'm a classic....lol classic

[Oscar]

So let's take a vaguely collectible old japper, rip off a whole bunch of bits, replace some those with cheap shit...and come up with a (to be fair) quite presentable cafe thingo.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1184350439.htm

On the plus side, no pipe wrap is evident, but twelve and a half grand?!
And that's just the start, it hasn't hit reserve.
Let's be analytical - it's a 2k shitter with a grand worth of parts and a whole lot of labour put into it.


As for the guy that commented "What a stunning job", jeebus man, it's got a fucking great hole in the middle of it!!

[pritch]

So let's take a vaguely collectible old japper,

I think CB500s are a bit better than "vaguely" collectible. I read an article (in BIKE?) a year or two back that recommended them as a top buy if you could get one.

[neels]

So let's take a vaguely collectible old japper, rip off a whole bunch of bits, replace some those with cheap shit...and come up with a (to be fair) quite presentable cafe thingo.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1184350439.htm


I have now completed 880klms since firing her up for the first time and she is running like a dream
Judging by the rear tyre with the stripe still around it, not gone around any left hand corners in that 880km, even my chicken strips aren't that wide and I'm a giant nana.

Sounds like similar bullshit to when I bought a XJ550 unfinished project a few years back, was told it was running fine, but strangely the misrouted clutch cable sitting against the exhaust header hadn't melted...

[Oscar]

I think CB500s are a bit better than "vaguely" collectible. I read an article (in BIKE?) a year or two back that recommended them as a top buy if you could get one.

If you can't find a CB750/CB400/CB350 or CB500K0/K1/K2 - then yeah, a top buy!

[Autech]

So let's take a vaguely collectible old japper, rip off a whole bunch of bits, replace some those with cheap shit...and come up with a (to be fair) quite presentable cafe thingo.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1184350439.htm

On the plus side, no pipe wrap is evident, but twelve and a half grand?!
And that's just the start, it hasn't hit reserve.
Let's be analytical - it's a 2k shitter with a grand worth of parts and a whole lot of labour put into it.


As for the guy that commented "What a stunning job", jeebus man, it's got a fucking great hole in the middle of it!!

So he spends 18months building it then doesn't even go out and enjoy the fruits of his (free) labour.

Knob. Nice job though looks the business if that is your jam


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[pritch]

If you can't find a CB750/CB400/CB350 or CB500K0/K1/K2 - then yeah, a top buy!

Nah. They rated the 500 over the 750, the 750s were becoming expensive, and the 500 was always considered the better bike by some - including me.

[Oscar]

Nah. They rated the 500 over the 750, the 750s were becoming expensive, and the 500 was always considered the better bike by some - including me.

Are these the same guys that said a Z650 was collectable if ya couldn't find a 900?

[FlangMasterJ]

Think you might have some clearance issues with your exhaust mate...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/cycling/other-bikes/auction-1182687338.htm

"It's the angel of the photo"

[pritch]

Are these the same guys that said a Z650 was collectable if ya couldn't find a 900?

Dunno. Didn't read that. Or if I did it was forgettable, because I wouldn't have been interested. One of these though?

[Oscar]

Dunno. Didn't read that. Or if I did it was forgettable, because I wouldn't have been interested. One of these though?

I've got an H1 and an H2 in the shed (not mine, just minding them for an overseas mate).
The H1 may be for sale shortly.

[F5 Dave]

So let's take a vaguely collectible old japper, rip off a whole bunch of bits, replace some those with cheap shit...and come up with a (to be fair) quite presentable cafe thingo.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1184350439.htm

On the plus side, no pipe wrap is evident, but twelve and a half grand?!
And that's just the start, it hasn't hit reserve.
Let's be analytical - it's a 2k shitter with a grand worth of parts and a whole lot of labour put into it.


As for the guy that commented "What a stunning job", jeebus man, it's got a fucking great hole in the middle of it!!

And fits the profile. Rode it a bit to try getting it running OK but gave up. It's shit. Best I sell it.

[Banditbandit]

If you have a lot of money and one of those you could end up with a cool bike:

http://www.bikeexif.com/yamaha-virago-920



yeah .. I quite like that ...




WTF is it with these Yanks that they've got to fit these things with a huge front tyre? That things gunna handle like a bucket of puss:tugger:

This is the USA - the land that gave us the road lice known as Harley Davidson. Style over performance ... Cool is everything ...



So let's take a vaguely collectible old japper, rip off a whole bunch of bits, replace some those with cheap shit...and come up with a (to be fair) quite presentable cafe thingo.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1184350439.htm

On the plus side, no pipe wrap is evident, but twelve and a half grand?!
And that's just the start, it hasn't hit reserve.
Let's be analytical - it's a 2k shitter with a grand worth of parts and a whole lot of labour put into it.


As for the guy that commented "What a stunning job", jeebus man, it's got a fucking great hole in the middle of it!!

I do like it. Not so sure about the tank. I think there are prettier aftermarket tanks that would improve it .. but yeah I like it .. as do a few others who have commented on the auction .. someone will
buy it.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Are these the same guys that said a Z650 was collectable if ya couldn't find a 900?

I thought that they kind of were? they go for insane money.

I like the CB500 though I dont think I am cool enough to own or ride it. Probably waaaay to fast for me anyway - I am overwhelmed by the power of the SR400

[Grumph]

Are these the same guys that said a Z650 was collectable if ya couldn't find a 900?


I thought that they kind of were? they go for insane money.

I like the CB500 though I dont think I am cool enough to own or ride it. Probably waaaay to fast for me anyway - I am overwhelmed by the power of the SR400

Personally I'd sooner have a 650 than a Z1. Worked on both, know the faults of both.
Absolute best though is a 650 with 750 top end. Lighter than the 750, not a lot slower than the Z1 but a lot more nimble.

CB500's are just another overweight Honda. They need to be at least out to 700cc before the power to weight ratio becomes positive.

[AllanB]

Are these the same guys that said a Z650 was collectable if ya couldn't find a 900?

I always rated the Z650 - sweet motor. I almost purchased two of them (double sale) back in the day. Kind of regret it now ...... but such is hindsight.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I thought that they kind of were? they go for insane money.

I like the CB500 though I dont think I am cool enough to own or ride it. Probably waaaay to fast for me anyway - I am overwhelmed by the power of the SR400


Personally I'd sooner have a 650 than a Z1. Worked on both, know the faults of both.
Absolute best though is a 650 with 750 top end. Lighter than the 750, not a lot slower than the Z1 but a lot more nimble.

CB500's are just another overweight Honda. They need to be at least out to 700cc before the power to weight ratio becomes positive.


I always rated the Z650 - sweet motor. I almost purchased two of them (double sale) back in the day. Kind of regret it now ...... but such is hindsight.

I'd actually buy this if I had the spare coin right now, and I think one of you cunts should.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1182053855

[speedpro]

....not gone around any left hand corners in that 880km, ...

He didn't say the 880Ks were done on this bike, just that he'd done 880K, possibly in the Toyota. So he fired the bike up then went for a drive, in the car.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I'd actually buy this if I had the spare coin right now, and I think one of you cunts should.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1182053855

Fuck, that's cool

[Crasherfromwayback]

Fuck, that's cool

Apart from the seat, yeah.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'm very optimistic...that I'll be able to sell this heap of shit for fuck all. Buy if I rapped the exhaust, put a flat seat and bars on it...whoooooo hooo. Mega bucks!

It'll have a new wof, reg, and yes it's one of the ugliest motorcycles I've ever seen.

I'll list it for $1500.00 res.

Feast your sorry eyes on this you cunts!

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[Taxythingy]

Feast your sorry eyes on this you cunts!



That's as pleasant as vindaloo in the eyes.

[Crasherfromwayback]

That's as pleasant as vindaloo in the eyes.

I know right! First one I've ever seen in the flesh. The fucking front down tubes look like they've been made out of old crow bars! Same for part of the subframe!

[Taxythingy]

Thing is, I can kinda see what their design committee were getting at. Four chrome exhaust outs = 'muscular engine'. Handlebars to match the handlebar under your nose. Two tier seat for two up comfort. Inclined tank to match that low rider look. Non-spoked wheels for sporty look.

But the combined package? Fuck me, it's awful. I can't decide what the worst part is, there's so many of them. I'm leaning towards the subframe, but probably should stick with "the entire thing".

[Grumph]

I know right! First one I've ever seen in the flesh. The fucking front down tubes look like they've been made out of old crow bars! Same for part of the subframe!

They all made "customs" like that at the time. There's a guy on the GSResources whose signature says "Life's too short to ride an "L" He's right IMO.

[Crasherfromwayback]

They all made "customs" like that at the time. There's a guy on the GSResources whose signature says "Life's too short to ride an "L" He's right IMO.

Yeah I remember most of them all too well mate. Mate of mine still has his Z750LTD! And I remember the GS *L* family well too. Just that I've never seen the later 4 valve GSX engine and full floater version! It's even uglier!!!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Quite a nice build...but nah. And if you're gonna go to all that trouble, surely the thing wants a set of flatslides or smooth bores??

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1187236958

[F5 Dave]

What's the purpose of that thing mounted on the back top of the front mudguard asides from unsprung weight? I'm confused . :crazy:

[Crasherfromwayback]

What's the purpose of that thing mounted on the back top of the front mudguard asides from unsprung weight? I'm confused . :crazy:

Wanky fork brace. Like that front end needs one.

[Drew]

Wanky fork brace. Like that front end needs one.

Yeah, the 28mm axle isn't tough enough to tame the non existent independent movement of each fork.

[AllanB]

Never seen a fork brace like that on USD fronts. Pointless I'd guess as the point of the USD units it to offer superior bracing.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Never seen a fork brace like that on USD fronts. Pointless I'd guess as the point of the USD units it to offer superior bracing.

Indeed, the stiffness of a tube increases as the square of its diameter. Ergo, a thinner wall tube of a larger diameter is as stiff as a thicker (or solid) tube of smaller diameter with larger wall thickness.

(I am channelling Kevin Cameron).

[nzspokes]

Feck me check this out, what a piece of crap.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1188098339

[Drew]

Feck me check this out, what a piece of crap.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1188098339

That's a thread winning contender right there.

[jellywrestler]

Feck me check this out, what a piece of crap.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1188098339

a real head turner or are people just shaking their heads?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Feck me check this out, what a piece of crap.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1188098339

You could melt your own indicator if the gutless pile of poo made enough heat out of your rapped exhaust!

[sidecar bob]

Feck me check this out, what a piece of crap.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1188098339

Will consider swaps for what? Used chewing gum?

[mossy1200]

Will consider swaps for what? Used chewing gum?

Take the opportunity to buy a future classic SR250 in this fantastic guise. A real head turner.

I keep thinking that's people turning away and gesturing 2 fingers down throat (head turner).

[husaberg]

Will consider swaps for what? Used chewing gum?


Take the opportunity to buy a future classic SR250 in this fantastic guise. A real head turner.

I keep thinking that's people turning away and gesturing 2 fingers down throat (head turner).

but ........it has exhaust wrap.

[merv]

but ........it has exhaust wrap.

... and a very bent number plate!

[husaberg]

... and a very bent number plate!
One of his best vids ever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja6uqdaWkRc

[JimO]

Good ute, ok condition. It's 3.5k reg and WOF to a normal person, prolly get 4 from a wanker that likes the pipe and wheels.
update.... sold the ute for $3600 with a new WOF to a young feller who couldnt afford the black rims so put the old mags back on for him, sold the black mags n tyres for $900 so all up 4.5k

[mossy1200]

One of his best vids ever.


Classic

There must be less expensive ways to create lasting rot.

[husaberg]

Classic

There must be less expensive ways to create lasting rot.

Pretty sure most of those bobber types wrap them because they are rusty in the first place:shifty:
Plus it clearly to them looks so bad ass.

Funny enough so I heard if you wrap ti pipes in will disolve them in a month or so if they get wet.
My berg has Inconel header pipes. Now thats really bad ass.
Way more durable than TI

[Drew]

Pretty sure most of those bobber types wrap them because they are rusty in the first place:shifty:
Plus it clearly to them looks so bad ass.

Funny enough so I heard if you wrap ti pipes in will disolve them in a month or so if they get wet.
My berg has Inconel header pipes. Now thats really bad ass.
Way more durable than TI
Sloan's top of the line TI Yoshimura pipes break fairly regularly.

They're possibly not made for durability though. Christ they're light.

[F5 Dave]

Hur hur hur...

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

[F5 Dave]

Oh dear!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1184843326.htm


Let's hope those bills aren't urgent.

[Hemi Makutu]

Yeah...nah.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1183616593


Who's gonna be 1st to do an 'HRD-Vincent' rep out of it, like the turkeys do 'Gold-Star' SR400/500 reps..

[F5 Dave]

Take two paces back with the camera Mac

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1188625854.htm.

And I don't care where it's been parked, its too much for a dreary non runner which needs full rego from scratch. Looks just like my old one.

[SPman]

2016 Triumph Thruxton R........."Bike only has 1700 kms on it not counting kms whilst on the back of a tow truck. And is only 3 months old, not counting the amount of time it has been sitting waiting for parts. Only few trouble-free kilometres enjoyed without the mocking laughter and smirks of sales staff, parts personnel, and service mechanics at PRO-CYCLES ST PETERS"



........So, if you are the type of person whose sole priority for purchasing anything is desirability, and other factors like function, durability, safety, obsolescence, after-sale service, warranty etc are insignificant factors unworthy of your consideration.....then this is definitely the bike for you.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/152292047308#viTabs_0

:killingme:killingme

[old slider]

2016 Triumph Thruxton R........."Bike only has 1700 kms on it not counting kms whilst on the back of a tow truck. And is only 3 months old, not counting the amount of time it has been sitting waiting for parts. Only few trouble-free kilometres enjoyed without the mocking laughter and smirks of sales staff, parts personnel, and service mechanics at PRO-CYCLES ST PETERS"



........So, if you are the type of person whose sole priority for purchasing anything is desirability, and other factors like function, durability, safety, obsolescence, after-sale service, warranty etc are insignificant factors unworthy of your consideration.....then this is definitely the bike for you.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/152292047308#viTabs_0

:killingme:killingme



I laughed reading that advt when I saw it , made me pleased I choose the W instead of the Trumpy. the Triumph dealership obviously need a good shake up.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I laughed reading that advt when I saw it , made me pleased I choose the W instead of the Trumpy. the Triumph dealership obviously need a good shake up.

Crikey!!!!

[jasonu]

2016 Triumph Thruxton R........."Bike only has 1700 kms on it not counting kms whilst on the back of a tow truck. And is only 3 months old, not counting the amount of time it has been sitting waiting for parts. Only few trouble-free kilometres enjoyed without the mocking laughter and smirks of sales staff, parts personnel, and service mechanics at PRO-CYCLES ST PETERS"



........So, if you are the type of person whose sole priority for purchasing anything is desirability, and other factors like function, durability, safety, obsolescence, after-sale service, warranty etc are insignificant factors unworthy of your consideration.....then this is definitely the bike for you.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/152292047308#viTabs_0

:killingme:killingme

Best auction ever!!!!!

[awayatc]

2016 Triumph Thruxton R........."Bike only has 1700 kms on it not counting kms whilst on the back of a tow truck. And is only 3 months old, not counting the amount of time it has been sitting waiting for parts. Only few trouble-free kilometres enjoyed without the mocking laughter and smirks of sales staff, parts personnel, and service mechanics at PRO-CYCLES ST PETERS"



........So, if you are the type of person whose sole priority for purchasing anything is desirability, and other factors like function, durability, safety, obsolescence, after-sale service, warranty etc are insignificant factors unworthy of your consideration.....then this is definitely the bike for you.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/152292047308#viTabs_0

:killingme:killingme

not good publicity for Triumph......

[jasonu]

QUOTE=awayatc;1131009243]not good publicity for Triumph..
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[Autech]

Feck me check this out, what a piece of crap.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1188098339

I love how he proclaims it to be a "future classic" (pmsl) then outlines below everything that he's modified from it original "classic" state.




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[neels]

Take two paces back with the camera Mac

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1188625854.htm.

And I don't care where it's been parked, its too much for a dreary non runner which needs full rego from scratch. Looks just like my old one.
Looks very clean and tidy, and it appears someone disagrees with you that it's too much.

[Katman]

Take two paces back with the camera Mac

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1188625854.htm.

And I don't care where it's been parked, its too much for a dreary non runner which needs full rego from scratch. Looks just like my old one.

<img src="http://www.dnjournal.com/images/lowdown/bigstock2/bigstock-Egg-On-Your-Face-320.jpg"/>

Shitforbrains.

[F5 Dave]

So you gave me some red rep yesterday. No response. So try harder today.

What's the problem? Drew not here to clash dicks with and yer feeling horney? Sorry not my bag Fagman.

[Crasherfromwayback]

2016 Triumph Thruxton R........."Bike only has 1700 kms on it not counting kms whilst on the back of a tow truck. And is only 3 months old, not counting the amount of time it has been sitting waiting for parts. Only few trouble-free kilometres enjoyed without the mocking laughter and smirks of sales staff, parts personnel, and service mechanics at PRO-CYCLES ST PETERS"



........So, if you are the type of person whose sole priority for purchasing anything is desirability, and other factors like function, durability, safety, obsolescence, after-sale service, warranty etc are insignificant factors unworthy of your consideration.....then this is definitely the bike for you.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/152292047308#viTabs_0

:killingme:killingme


I laughed reading that advt when I saw it , made me pleased I choose the W instead of the Trumpy. the Triumph dealership obviously need a good shake up.


Best auction ever!!!!!


not good publicity for Triumph......

The guy sounds like a total full of himself tossbag.

[jasonu]

and it appears someone disagrees with you that it's too much.

Prolly one of the sellers mates trying to spur on a bidding frenzy.

[jasonu]

The guy sounds like a total full of himself tossbag.

Selling Trumpets these days are ya Crash...

[F5 Dave]

Meh, you don't want one of those British built pieces of shit.

You want one of the good ones assembled in the good old Kingdom of Thailand. :msn-wink:

[sidecar bob]

$36 of scrap steel for $1000? and an aggrieved former owner just for laughs.:facepalm:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1187423297

[jasonu]

$36 of scrap steel for $1000? and an aggrieved former owner just for laughs.:facepalm:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1187423297

This one might end up on Police 5 or Fair Go...

[sidecar bob]

This one might end up on Police 5 or Fair Go...

Or Hoarders, or Grand Designs, or Jeremey Kyle, or Sensing Murder.:msn-wink:

[jellywrestler]

$36 of scrap steel for $1000? and an aggrieved former owner just for laughs.:facepalm:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1187423297

any history of the bike?

[sidecar bob]

any history of the bike?

It looks like something nodrog would try to save.
I went & looked at it in Tauranga ten years ago. It was exactly like it is now & some guys had been towing it up the paddocks with the quad bike & freewheeling down the hills on it.
I thought I was on to something until I saw it.

[F5 Dave]

Aw its got one mag wheel that looks pretty cool huh bro?

[Hemi Makutu]

That might be more laughs than a barrel of Hondas...

[Pumba]

$36 of scrap steel for $1000? and an aggrieved former owner just for laughs.:facepalm:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1187423297

Ashley from Napier clearly disagrees with you. (For what it worth I don't)