Optimistic sellers

[Crasherfromwayback]

Arm breaker... don't think so.

Only when you try to pick it up.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Ummmm...give me a min to think about it.





No.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1207907213

[Autech]

Fucking joking right?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/suzuki/auction-1205141814.htm

[EJK]

Fucking joking right?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/suzuki/auction-1205141814.htm

It quizzes me how butchered cheap Chinese bikes somehow goes up in value...

[Autech]

It quizzes me how butchered cheap Chinese bikes somehow goes up in value...

That poor bike, shame I can't buy it cheap and rescue it from his butchering. Wonder if that's why there's so few GN's going about, cunts like this knob trying to "Bobber" them.

Wanker.

Rant over.

[Owl]

Only when you try to pick it up.

Or if it falls on you while you're lying down.:baby:

[russd7]

Fucking joking right?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/suzuki/auction-1205141814.htm

awe c-mon, its got a new clutch handle and new break handle and has scrapes from combining off.

now off to google "break handle" for motorcycle, i suspect it probably has a ten pound head attached to it.

[HenryDorsetCase]

awe c-mon, its got a new clutch handle and new break handle and has scrapes from combining off.

now off to google "break handle" for motorcycle, i suspect it probably has a ten pound head attached to it.

I wondered what it actually was that the Ichiban Moto guy had been working on. There it is in all its glory.

[Autech]

awe c-mon, its got a new clutch handle and new break handle and has scrapes from combining off.

now off to google "break handle" for motorcycle, i suspect it probably has a ten pound head attached to it.

Yes, how exactly does one combining off?


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[Big Dog]

Yes, how exactly does one combining off?


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Hint; it takes 2 hands and most men can't do it.

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[Black Knight]

Ummmm...give me a min to think about it.





No.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1207907213

Nelson seller,I wonder if it was in the Nelson museum and Invercargill said no thanks-What about the pics guys,classic shit.

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1209539743.htm

Is this asking a little much for a write off?

[EJK]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1209539743.htm

Is this asking a little much for a write off?

So much for a $1 reserve.

On the other hand, lots of respect to the prev owner. Has managed to put 21ks in a single year... That's what most sportbikes tend to clock up in a life time!

[Autech]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1209539743.htm

Is this asking a little much for a write off?

For a non runner? TAKING THE PISS!

Nice work by the rider though, hit the turkey next time. Gobble gobble


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[jafagsx250]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1209539743.htm

Is this asking a little much for a write off?

If you read the auction description it says that this advert is to get attention to the actual 1 dollar reserve auction happening later

[F5 Dave]

So they are about $38 k new. Fuckn weapon and I'll never ride a better bike I'm sure. Until the next time I do and it will be in full power mode instead of running in. Just another experience which you weren't expecting.

Golly gosh fast, but its the suspension and handling that is out of this world.

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1210702619.htm

where does one start? the tool roll thingy under the headlight so that when you use up the static sag sitting on the poor wee thing, that tool roll IS the front suspension?

the fact he wants $3800 for it?

the seat that is half the length of the motorcycle...

its a pearler.

[R650R]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1210702619.htm

where does one start? the tool roll thingy under the headlight so that when you use up the static sag sitting on the poor wee thing, that tool roll IS the front suspension?

the fact he wants $3800 for it?

the seat that is half the length of the motorcycle...

its a pearler.

Trying to claim LAMS but he's modified carb and exhaust therefore nullifying that legally,,, if in fact the power to weight ration will still be lams by a mile lol....

The piun strip wheels will sell it lol

[Laava]

I wonder how much weight the titanium exhaust wrap saves?

[AllanB]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1195094251.htm


Check out the exhaust outlet. Can't see the asking price in it.


Thing is I would be happy building a old 80's special - for me. BUT never expect to get or make money on it.

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1210702619.htm

where does one start? the tool roll thingy under the headlight so that when you use up the static sag sitting on the poor wee thing, that tool roll IS the front suspension?

the fact he wants $3800 for it?

the seat that is half the length of the motorcycle...

its a pearler.



200kph speedo shows even Yamaha was optimistic when they built it.

[Racing Dave]

200kph speedo shows even Yamaha was optimistic when they built it.

And yet it 'sits comfortably at 130km/h' - I'd like to see that! It must be the new carb, as standard ones fall somewhat short of that.

Also, watch out for the fork 'gators' - they might bite...

[WristTwister]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1195094251.htm




That's not bad looking, it could have done with some wire wheels to give it more of a cafe racer look though (maybe not worth the cost?).

[F5 Dave]

Wtf drugs are you taking? its fideous! Its A new word but I'm sure you can work it out.

That tank is just made for bodywork to interface with it. That stupid seat doesn't cut it. The price is just insane for a badly put together shitter .

[Laava]

Yep, fideous! And horricunt!

[Drew]

I wanted to like it so I could argue with Dave, but there's just no way I can. Everything about that is yuck.

[Banditbandit]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1195094251.htm


Check out the exhaust outlet. Can't see the asking price in it.


Thing is I would be happy building a old 80's special - for me. BUT never expect to get or make money on it.

Why would anyone 'cafe racer' a sports bike? The idea was to take standard models and make them look more like sports bike .. this one was there already ..

[Autech]

Why would anyone 'cafe racer' a sports bike/ The idea was to take standard models and make them look more like sports bike .. this one was there already ..

I thought a cafe racer had to have fuck all power, stripped out to the max and only just reach "the tonne" at full tuck behind the mod in front of you?

These wankers need some history.

[EJK]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1195094251.htm


Check out the exhaust outlet. Can't see the asking price in it.


Thing is I would be happy building a old 80's special - for me. BUT never expect to get or make money on it.

I closed the browser tab at "This is quality build..."

[Autech]

I thought a cafe racer had to have fuck all power, stripped out to the max and only just reach "the tonne" at full tuck behind the mod in front of you?

These wankers need some history.

Straight from google:

A café racer (/ˈkæf reɪsər/ kaf-ray-sər or less commonly /ˈkæfi ˌreɪsər/ ka-fi-ray-sər) is a light-weight, lightly-powered motorcycle optimized for speed and handling rather than comfort — and optimized for quick rides over short distances.

[EJK]

Straight from google:

A café racer (/ˈkæf reɪsər/ kaf-ray-sər or less commonly /ˈkæfi ˌreɪsər/ ka-fi-ray-sər) is a light-weight, lightly-powered motorcycle optimized for speed and handling rather than comfort — and optimized for quick rides over short distances.

Should add "overpriced" to the description.

I'll send an email to google right now.

[FJRider]

I thought a cafe racer had to have fuck all power, stripped out to the max and only just reach "the tonne" at full tuck behind the mod in front of you?

The bikes were modified (stripped to bare essentials) for short races between cafe's (Cafe being another term for "Drinking Establishment). The resulting power to weight ratio helped increase speed. No set maximum speed ... just the faster the better.
Looking the part ... like the racers of the time ... was a bonus.


These wankers need some history.

Perhaps ... as do you.

[AllanB]

In the 1950/60's apparently 'the ton' (ie 160 kmph) was really really fast.

Add a can of redbull to the tank of your GN250 and you may hit it.

Are we not blessed with excessive amounts of reliable horsepower now.

Something to be thankful of tonight before you go to sleep.

[husaberg]

I thought a cafe racer had to have fuck all power, stripped out to the max and only just reach "the tonne" at full tuck behind the mod in front of you?

These wankers need some history.

The origional Cafe racer culture was about going fast and looking good, they were for the time fast road bikes stripped into racing trim, thats why the quientesential cafe bikes were BSA Gold Stars and Tritons and SS Nortons.
Later on especially with the American influence in the 70's it was solely about looking cool.

The factories responded to the popularity of this movement by producing such bikes as the Rocket Gold Star and the Continental GT. Plus numerous other Ducatis.
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[Laava]

In the 1950/60's apparently 'the ton' (ie 160 kmph) was really really fast.

Add a can of redbull to the tank of your GN250 and you may hit it.

Are we not blessed with excessive amounts of reliable horsepower now.

Something to be thankful of tonight before you go to sleep.

Amen brother! Yea verily the people are satisfieth!

[Laava]

The origional Cafe racer culture was about going fast and looking good, they were for the time fast road bikes stripped into racing trim, thats why the quientesential cafe bikes were BSA Gold Stars and Tritons and SS Nortons.
Later on especially with the American influence in the 70's it was solely about looking cool.

The factories responded to the popularity of this movement by producing such bikes as the Rocket Gold Star and the Continental GT. Plus numerous other Ducatis.

Cafe posers then?

[Ocean1]

Are we not blessed with excessive amounts of reliable horsepower now.

Something to be thankful of tonight before you go to sleep.


Amen brother! Yea verily the people are satisfieth!

Well, satisfied-ish. I mean, I've put on a couple of lbs, and it ain't even Xmas yet.

So another hundred hp wouldn't go amiss...

[husaberg]

Cafe posers then?

looking good compared to some idealised template, is what all cutural movements are about.
Cafe racers was about looking good while going fast, as well as at a standstill.
The race bike look and function is what all modern sportbikes esentially are.

[R650R]

Should we have a "Damn! That sold quick" thread to keep track of market values????

Saying this as Friday a Dealer listed a 2016 Africa Twin ABS in the spunky White/blue/red colours with Honda crash bar and just under 5000km.... I didn't see it till Sunday, little bit busy/tired Mon and Tues to view, plus its still windy as feck those two days.... by Weds morning it was delisted damnit, missed out.... ohh price was asking $18500.....

[mossy1200]

Should we have a "Damn! That sold quick" thread to keep track of market values????

Saying this as Friday a Dealer listed a 2016 Africa Twin ABS in the spunky White/blue/red colours with Honda crash bar and just under 5000km.... I didn't see it till Sunday, little bit busy/tired Mon and Tues to view, plus its still windy as feck those two days.... by Weds morning it was delisted damnit, missed out.... ohh price was asking $18500.....

Would be interesting to know how many bikes listed in this thread sold for asking price.

[Autech]

Should we have a "Damn! That sold quick" thread to keep track of market values????

Saying this as Friday a Dealer listed a 2016 Africa Twin ABS in the spunky White/blue/red colours with Honda crash bar and just under 5000km.... I didn't see it till Sunday, little bit busy/tired Mon and Tues to view, plus its still windy as feck those two days.... by Weds morning it was delisted damnit, missed out.... ohh price was asking $18500.....

Guy listed a GN250 for top dollar in good nick, was sold within 4 hours for the asking price + shipping up north which was another 500. Big dollars for a GN lol


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[F5 Dave]

Trade meis littered with examples that haven't sold. I think others just go back in the garage as the owner is too stubborn to admit reality, or in the hope that one day a GB400 is worth $6000. Then that'll prove him right. He'll be able to tell everyone how right he was. Yeah.

Two years later his wife sez - you haven't ridden that bike for years, I thought you were going to sell it. I should have married your brother you arseplumber. The kids are all his. Honda owner. Mum warned me.

[Night Falcon]

$21G-notes to spend, what's it to be
this....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1184364072


or this
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1186615919.htm


one of these bikes is priced a little more optimistically than the other ....you choose which one

[jasonu]

$21G-notes to spend, what's it to be
this....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1184364072


which one

I thought this was a bit dear...
http://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/5887983254.html

[mossy1200]

$21G-notes to spend, what's it to be
this....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1184364072


or this
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1186615919.htm


one of these bikes is priced a little more optimistically than the other ....you choose which one

Saving a solid $995 on the Honda and you do not need run it in.

[jellywrestler]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1212907784.htm

yee fucking ha.

[F5 Dave]

Headlight set up for possum hunting. For a short while I was concerned that had passed through my hands as he's not the first sick bastard to put knobbies on a H100. I built one for a gurl as a trailbike but it was considerably more std, and useable. I fell off it up some fire break.

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1212907784.htm

yee fucking ha.

Might have been used for Opossum shooting. Headlight angle is suggesting it anyway.

[mossy1200]

Headlight set up for possum hunting. For a short while I was concerned that had passed through my hands as he's not the first sick bastard to put knobbies on a H100. I built one for a gurl as a trailbike but it was considerably more std, and useable. I fell off it up some fire break.

Got to be quick around here

[F5 Dave]

Snigger. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1213441726.htm

[F5 Dave]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1213145469.htmKaaching!

[F5 Dave]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1209380277.htmI swapped my one for painting my kitchen and fitting a shed door

[R650R]

Saving a solid $995 on the Honda and you do not need run it in.

If your spending big $$$ on low k near new that's part of the joy of ownership running it in. Like being there for the birth of your child....
prob save about $2500 as the pipe and crash bars are extras.... but still priced a tad high

[R650R]

15 to 20k less kms than mine (still pulled apart) but yeah nah buddy....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1213008066.htm

[Autech]

15 to 20k less kms than mine (still pulled apart) but yeah nah buddy....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1213008066.htm

Bit optimistic indeed. Not bad nick for its age


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[Grumph]

This seems to be the bible for a lot of misinformed people....

[Intruder VS]

And they just keep coming, enough is enough surely

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1214998258.htm

[onearmedbandit]

And they just keep coming, enough is enough surely

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1214998258.htm

Oh that's so wrong.

[Black Knight]

This seems to be the bible for a lot of misinformed people....

Haynes manuals-I use them to keep the workshop door open

[EJK]

And they just keep coming, enough is enough surely

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1214998258.htm

Christ, I wouldn't take that even if they offered $3,000 my way to take it away!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Haynes manuals-I use them to keep the workshop door open

Or emergency toilet paper.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Ok you reprobates. Who wants a one owner M900 Monster with 31000kms on it for $3500.00?

[Big Dog]

I would... if I could.

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[jafagsx250]

Ok you reprobates. Who wants a one owner M900 Monster with 31000kms on it for $3500.00?

I would if I was a couple months away from my year on the restricted finishing. It only just started so no need to have the temptation of a 900 lol. And I'm an apprentice so a Ducati to run and my hyosung would make me broke.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I would if I was a couple months away from my year on the restricted finishing. It only just started so no need to have the temptation of a 900 lol. And I'm an apprentice so a Ducati to run and my hyosung would make me broke.

Yep. A Ducati of any sort is not something you'd want to try and run on an apprentices wages. I know that first hand...

I do happen to have an incredibly ugly GSX550 for $1500.00 though...

[jafagsx250]

Yep. A Ducati of any sort is not something you'd want to try and run on an apprentices wages. I know that first hand...

I do happen to have an incredibly ugly GSX550 for $1500.00 though...

A friend of mine who is also an apprentice has a 400 ss. But they're one of the cheaper Ducati.

You're not joking. It's a bit old for me although I am normally a sucker for a cheap bike.



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[Crasherfromwayback]

A friend of mine who is also an apprentice has a 400 ss. But they're one of the cheaper Ducati.
k

They Couldn't pull a rapist off your Grandmother. Or your Grandmother off the rapist.

[jafagsx250]

They Couldn't pull a rapist off your Grandmother. Or your Grandmother off the rapist.

Lol. 55hp from a Jap 400 compared to 42 I think from the Ducati. Sites it's a inline 4 compared to a c twin but you'd expect them to be able to get a bit more from it.

[Grumph]

Lol. 55hp from a Jap 400 compared to 42 I think from the Ducati. Sites it's a inline 4 compared to a c twin but you'd expect them to be able to get a bit more from it.

Pretty sure they're restricted for the Jap market. You can get them to go quite well with work. They were quite popular down here for BEARS lightweight class for a while.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Pretty sure they're restricted for the Jap market. You can get them to go quite well with work. They were quite popular down here for BEARS lightweight class for a while.

Speaking of getting Pantah engines going well. Does anyone know how big Dallas Rankin's dope burning race bike was? The one Robert used to great effect. That was THE fastest F2 bike I ever came up against. Was the only combo I couldn't beat back in the day.

[jellywrestler]

Or emergency toilet paper.

yellow pages are better, but you need at least three sheets otherwise your fingers will do the walking...

[jafagsx250]

Pretty sure they're restricted for the Jap market. You can get them to go quite well with work. They were quite popular down here for BEARS lightweight class for a while.

Exhaust air filter and re jet would net you a fair amount of hp. What do they ride like? I was wondering if a 400 is a viable option for the bit of riding in between my 250 and a 600. It seems like a good mix of power and economy.

[Crasherfromwayback]

yellow pages are better, but you need at least three sheets otherwise your fingers will do the walking...

Stonking poo finger!

[husaberg]

Speaking of getting Pantah engines going well. Does anyone know how big Dallas Rankin's dope burning race bike was? The one Robert used to great effect. That was THE fastest F2 bike I ever came up against. Was the only combo I couldn't beat back in the day.

It was a 750 with 900 cases for the 6 speed gearbox (in at least one incarnation), racing in F2 class beating the TZ250's it used to have a bit of nitro as well. which was legal at the time, pretty sure it was housed in a old Ducati F1 frame.
Robert Holden's class was i think more the key to its success. Along with Dicks prep work.
Pretty sure it was measured after a Robert Taylor protest in the mid nineties.
Pretty sure Robert (taylor)was instrumental with getting the nitro banned as well, he was certainly pretty vocal about it.

The 851 steve roberts framed BMS with mechanical injection was i believe a full liter many years before Ducati got even close.

[F5 Dave]

I'm going to spell this wrong but Chris Sayle had told me it was a Verlochi frame and think he had a replica frame I'd seen hanging in his garage.

[Crasherfromwayback]

It was a 750 with 900 cases for the 6 speed gearbox (in at least one incarnation), racing in F2 class beating the TZ250's it used to have a bit of nitro as well. which was legal at the time, pretty sure it was housed in a old Ducati F1 frame.
Robert Holden's class was i think more the key to its success. Along with Dicks prep work.
.

No disrespect of Robert intended...but the thing was that fast an av rider could've won on it. Robert just won by more because he was so good.

[Big Dog]

Ok you reprobates. Who wants a one owner M900 Monster with 31000kms on it for $3500.00?

Do you have any pics for me to base reasons why I need a spare commuter?
For the longest time I wanted a 900 monster... I don't know why and I don't even know if it is a good idea...

[Big Dog]

Maybe this chat belongs more in an optimistic buyers thread?

[Madness]

Do you have any pics for me to base reasons why I need a spare commuter?
For the longest time I wanted a 900 monster... I don't know why and I don't even know if it is a good idea...

Have you ever sat on one? They're not very... big.

[Big Dog]

Have you ever sat on one? They're not very... big.
I know... that is possibly the most optimistic part?

About the same size as a 900 hornet.


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[F5 Dave]

How is this old piece of crap worth this? Answer,- its not.
Engine kit will be a badly made collection of parts installed by some Herbert

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1210802480.htm.

[F5 Dave]

I've seen first model gsxr750s- true classics, listed not long ago for not much more.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1217462480.htm

[merv]

I've seen first model gsxr750s- true classics, listed not long ago for not much more.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1217462480.htm

Probably worth about $800 - $1,000 at best.

[F5 Dave]

Unrego`d unwofd super unpopular 33yr old dreary bike in clowns clothing with little chance of spare. I've dropped my price just under 6k:laugh:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1208647987.htm

[F5 Dave]

So, this one?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1214124572.htm

Or this one?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1207319680.htm


What a decision. .

[mossy1200]

Unrego`d unwofd super unpopular 33yr old dreary bike in clowns clothing with little chance of spare. I've dropped my price just under 6k:laugh:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1208647987.htm

Nice. Must have cost a lot less than that when it was new.

[Kickaha]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1213145469.htmKaaching!

Mint, I have 2 of those in the back shed, I'm about to get rich

[HenryDorsetCase]

Mint, I have 2 of those in the back shed, I'm about to get rich

you have to put a bit of effort in: some pipe wrap, some cans of spraypaint, fuck up the seat and dont forget to ruin the handling. You can safely ignore stupid pointless stuff like engine condition, oil changes or maintenance because its just gonna get parked outside a trendy bar by a hipster

[nzspokes]

So, this one?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1214124572.htm

Or this one?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1207319680.htm


What a decision. .

That yellow one has been down the road.

[jasonu]

I've seen first model gsxr750s- true classics, listed not long ago for not much more.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1217462480.htm

Nice bike for what it is but doubt it is worth the asking price.
At least the seller has gone to the trouble of taking very good (albeit a bit gay) pictures along with a decent description.

[jasonu]

you have to put a bit of effort in: some pipe wrap, some cans of spraypaint, fuck up the seat and dont forget to ruin the handling. You can safely ignore stupid pointless stuff like engine condition, oil changes or maintenance because its just gonna get parked outside a trendy bar by a hipster

How do you fuck up the handling of an XJ550???

[Drew]

How is this old piece of crap worth this? Answer,- its not.
Engine kit will be a badly made collection of parts installed by some Herbert

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1210802480.htm.It's a nice bike at least. Most of the optimistic lot are selling heaps of shit.


How do you fuck up the handling of an XJ550???

Let the tyres down.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Do you have any pics for me to base reasons why I need a spare commuter?
For the longest time I wanted a 900 monster... I don't know why and I don't even know if it is a good idea...

Needs fork legs eventually. They've been cleaned up and don't leak...but sooner or later you'll want to replace them. We've done the belts.

326659326660326661

[Crasherfromwayback]

Opps. It's also upside down...

[Owl]

Needs fork legs eventually. They've been cleaned up and don't leak...but sooner or later you'll want to replace them. We've done the belts.

Doesn't look to be a bad bike. Less k's than my 20 month old 1290.

What year is it?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Doesn't look to be a bad bike. Less k's than my 20 month old 1290.

What year is it?

It's a 97. I would've thought it should be pretty good buying for a 1 owner at those kms.

[HenryDorsetCase]

It's a 97. I would've thought it should be pretty good buying for a 1 owner at those kms.

I am sorta kinda keen

[pritch]

I am sorta kinda keen

Yeah it has considerable appeal. Owning it on a pension though is probably similar to an apprentice owning it.

Then again, been there done that. Sorta.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=3878&attachmentid=228690

[sugilite]

Opps. It's also upside down...
Bugger, I thought that model had right way up forks looking at those photos ;)

[EJK]

Here's one from a local stealer

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1190087105.htm

$14k for almost a decade old bike.

[F5 Dave]

Imagine barely 2 tanks of gas a year. What a wallah. That's a nice bike and easily worth the money.

If it were 2010 next year.

[jafagsx250]

Opps. It's also upside down...

Damn aussie.


Here's one from a local stealer

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1190087105.htm

$14k for almost a decade old bike.

Isn't a new gsxr600 the same price haha.

[HenryDorsetCase]

How do you fuck up the handling of an XJ550???

drop the forks through the clamps then modify them for 50mm travel, put on shorter shocks. Fit shitless Firestone tyres.... then fit clipons that clang the tank

for starters.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yeah it has considerable appeal. Owning it on a pension though is probably similar to an apprentice owning it.

Then again, been there done that. Sorta.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=3878&attachmentid=228690

Yeah, the SR400 is a great little bike.

Little. bike.

I have 480km on it and Ive decided it isnt me.

I keep shouting (in the James Doohan, not Simon Pegg Scotty voice) "Cap'n, she canna give nae mooooar"

Going to cut my losses. Looking at Harley Sportsters, Triumph Bonevilles/Street Twins/Ducati Scramblers/ Honda VT750S (yes, really)

But I have always loved the M900 and on the speaker to my left sits one of three motorcycle models I own. Its an M900

Plus I have cash in the bank from Crimble bonus....

[husaberg]

Yeah, the SR400 is a great little bike.

Little. bike.

I have 480km on it and Ive decided it isnt me.

I keep shouting (in the James Doohan, not Simon Pegg Scotty voice) "Cap'n, she canna give nae mooooar"

Going to cut my losses. Looking at Harley Sportsters, Triumph Bonevilles/Street Twins/Ducati Scramblers/ Honda VT750S (yes, really)

But I have always loved the M900 and on the speaker to my left sits one of three motorcycle models I own. Its an M900

Plus I have cash in the bank from Crimble bonus....

Honda Bros man, AKA RC31 the 650 version though.
All most people need, if they are actually honest with themselves anyway.
The SV650 is a more modern, abeit uglier alternative

[HenryDorsetCase]

Honda Bros man, AKA RC31 the 650 version though.
All most people need, if they are actually honest with themselves anyway.
The SV650 is a more modern, abeit uglier alternative

I still own my Street Triple which is all I actually need in a road bike. Its also a better and more modern bike than either of the ones you mention. In fact I owned an SV650 and have ridden an RC31 a bit as a riding buddy had one.

The problem I have with riding the street trip is that I give into temptation way too easily. .... so I was looking for something to bop about town on. If the SR400 had say 45 hp it would be fine. My CB400F would have thrashed it. Maybe I should just STFU and get one of them again.

[husaberg]

I still own my Street Triple which is all I actually need in a road bike. Its also a better and more modern bike than either of the ones you mention. In fact I owned an SV650 and have ridden an RC31 a bit as a riding buddy had one.

The problem I have with riding the street trip is that I give into temptation way too easily. .... so I was looking for something to bop about town on. If the SR400 had say 45 hp it would be fine. My CB400F would have thrashed it. Maybe I should just STFU and get one of them again.

I always just had a warm memories of the Bros/Hawk sweet little bike, much underated.
I am warming up an Aircooled RD350 at the moment in TZ style, i think it shouldn't be fast enough to endanger, me too much.
I just want something fun light and different at half rego. It should be safe enough with modern tires and brakes suspension
45 hp is possible with the SR they have quite a cult following in Japan. 35 is more realistic in the mode you wish to ride it in though.
Grumph will tell you how much that would cost. likely not that much, as it has few of everything.
But it sounds to me like you need a supermotard.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I always just had a warm memories of the Bros/Hawk sweet little bike, much underated.
I am warming up an Aircooled RD350 at the moment in TZ style, i think it shouldn't be fast enough to endanger, me too much.
I just want something fun light and different at half rego. It should be safe enough with modern tires and brakes suspension
45 hp is possible with the SR they have quite a cult following in Japan. 35 is more realistic in the mode you wish to ride it in though.
Grumph will tell you how much that would cost. likely not that much, as it has few of everything.
But it sounds to me like you need a supermotard.

KTM RC690.....?

It has to be able to carry my gym bag.... and me.

[husaberg]

KTM RC690.....?

It has to be able to carry my gym bag.... and me.

Nah to bulky.
Aprilia SXV 550
326668

[jasonu]

drop the forks through the clamps then modify them for 50mm travel, put on shorter shocks. Fit shitless Firestone tyres.... then fit clipons that clang the tank

for starters.

Yeah all the above. My point/jab was the XJ handles like shit right out of the box and making it worse might be difficult...

[F5 Dave]

A mate had a fork brace on his. The forks were rigid. Pass me an Allen key. He was a bit perturbed when i took it off. Even though it was quite clear the forks now moved. But. But.

[Grumph]

Yeah all the above. My point/jab was the XJ handles like shit right out of the box and making it worse might be difficult...

Well, down here last weekend at Levels there were several that appeared to handle pretty good. One won pre 82 junior doing lap times which made me wonder why no one tried one on alky or nitro in period for F2....I seem to remember the 600 being the weapon of choice in Junior Production and there don't seem to be many chassis differences 550/600.

Oh and the 650 bros needs cams, a decent pipe and headwork to turn it into something close to a SV650. I did a conversion kit for them and did about 7 or 8 of the bastard things.

[Rcktfsh]

Well, down here last weekend at Levels there were several that appeared to handle pretty good. One won pre 82 junior doing lap times which made me wonder why no one tried one on alky or nitro in period for F2....I seem to remember the 600 being the weapon of choice in Junior Production and there don't seem to be many chassis differences 550/600.

Oh and the 650 bros needs cams, a decent pipe and headwork to turn it into something close to a SV650. I did a conversion kit for them and did about 7 or 8 of the bastard things.

Awesome bike back in the day, there were some run in the early days of F2 on alcohol, pretty sure Laurie Love ran one before moving on to the GPZ500S.

[jasonu]

Awesome bike back in the day, there were some run in the early days of F2 on alcohol, pretty sure Laurie Love ran one before moving on to the GPZ500S.

Laurie Love, what a legend and a really nice guy.

[husaberg]

Oh and the 650 bros needs cams, a decent pipe and headwork to turn it into something close to a SV650. I did a conversion kit for them and did about 7 or 8 of the bastard things.

The Bros needs the Africa twin motor (the earlier one, not the latest)
Makes it illegal for moto 3 of course.
The 400's had closer ratios too i think.

[Mike.Gayner]

This guy, jesus.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1219144725.htm

[Grumph]

The Bros needs the Africa twin motor (the earlier one, not the latest)
Makes it illegal for moto 3 of course.
The 400's had closer ratios too i think.

They weren't F3 legal in period anyway. The trouble is that all the versions of that oddball motor weigh the same. Tony McMurdo actually had a 400 and looked at boring it etc for F3. Too heavy. From memory the 400 had a 6 speed box - which doesn't swap into the 650.

[YellowDog]

This guy, jesus.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1219144725.htm

Hmmmm.... almost 14 years old. Low Ks. Would have cost around $25k back then.

She's a nice looker :yes:

I don't think that owners claimed that the 749s to be that reliable really? :no:

[mossy1200]

This guy, jesus.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1219144725.htm

Just spotted that.
And this guy

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-1219071390.htm

[Madness]

And this guy...

We have a winner!

[husaberg]

They weren't F3 legal in period anyway. The trouble is that all the versions of that oddball motor weigh the same. Tony McMurdo actually had a 400 and looked at boring it etc for F3. Too heavy. From memory the 400 had a 6 speed box - which doesn't swap into the 650.

I can't remember that (6 speed)pretty sure that what two Brothers used on their one.
The africa twin from what i understand can be taken out to about 900cc.

[Drew]

This guy, jesus.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1219144725.htm

Fucking horrid bike. It's an early one too, making it even more horrid.

[pritch]

Hmmmm.... almost 14 years old. Low Ks. Would have cost around $25k back then.

She's a nice looker :yes:

I don't think that owners claimed that the 749s to be that reliable really? :no:

The 749/999 have become desirable. Too late to save Terblanche though, and not 12,500 desirable.

[Drew]

The 749/999 have become desirable. Too late to save Terblanche though, and not 12,500 desirable.

Ride one, the desire goes away pretty fucken quick.

[pritch]

Ride one, the desire goes away pretty fucken quick.

Well that's a saving grace. I've known guys who had both and have seen them suffering an involuntary stop more than once. Still, the 979/999 are more popular now than when they were new.

These days the arthritis stops me lusting after bikes that require anthing remotely like a racer's crouch so I'm safe. But I can look.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Is there like an SPCA for abused motorbikes? Because this motherfucker deserves to be on an episode of that TV show.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1220121037.htm

[mossy1200]

Is there like an SPCA for abused motorbikes? Because this motherfucker deserves to be on an episode of that TV show.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1220121037.htm

Wonder if a bmw tank back on it would undo a lot of the nasty.

[Madness]

Is there like an SPCA for abused motorbikes? Because this motherfucker deserves to be on an episode of that TV show.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1220121037.htm

$620 is a bit steep, innit?

[FJRider]

$620 is a bit steep, innit?

$620 would be about right ... wear a tinted helmet ... :cool:

[F5 Dave]

Runs and sounds strong. But I stood back and saw what I'd created and even if didn't want to be seen riding it. Maybe you have less taste so I put it on tardme.

[Stylo]

Asking a load of coin for what is probably the most fucked up 'special' I've seen for a while.

It's wrong in every way, every way

[FJRider]

Runs and sounds strong. But I stood back and saw what I'd created and even if didn't want to be seen riding it. Maybe you have less taste so I put it on tardme.

Judging by the size of the tank ... you wouldn't go far ...

[HenryDorsetCase]

Wonder if a bmw tank back on it would undo a lot of the nasty.

that's job 1 for sure.

[pritch]

Is there like an SPCA for abused motorbikes? Because this motherfucker deserves to be on an episode of that TV show.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1220121037.htm

Lots of bikes in this thread are bad. That is criminally baaaaad.

Watched too many episodes of Sons Of Anarchy?

[AllanB]

Lots of bikes in this thread are bad. That is criminally baaaaad.

Watched too many episodes of Sons Of Anarchy?

West Coast.

Possibly tended to the crops prior to modifying the bike ....

[Voltaire]

Is there like an SPCA for abused motorbikes? Because this motherfucker deserves to be on an episode of that TV show.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1220121037.htm

Hack away lads, makes my BMW's worth more.

[Banditbandit]

Is there like an SPCA for abused motorbikes? Because this motherfucker deserves to be on an episode of that TV show.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1220121037.htm

I've seen this bike - interesting in the flesh .. not sure it's my taste tho'

[Scubbo]

trying to buy a ute... found this heap.. cmon... http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/toyota/auction-1212429123.htm :girlfight:

[Banditbandit]

Runs and sounds strong. But I stood back and saw what I'd created and even if didn't want to be seen riding it. Maybe you have less taste so I put it on tardme.

Naaa .. I saw him ride it ... and passed it on the road ... I think he imported it here when he moved to Godzone ..

[jafagsx250]

Lol 8 grand for an old cruiser with no wof and probably no registration.

326755

[mossy1200]

Lol 8 grand for an old cruiser with no wof and probably no registration.



I have been watching Motorbikes for sale NZ and NZ Bike Trader on facebook and there is so many no wof no rego bikes with big asking prices or people wanting to swap crap cars that are not road legal for bikes that it makes me laugh.

See a hardley 1980 for 5k and think could be ok. open remainder of comments and .........

Bike is deregistered and been sitting in storage for years. Bike is now stripped down and I'm halfway through a rebuild. Price will go up as I progress with work on it.


Wait a update

Just bought brand new oversize pistons and cylinders are being bored this week, then price will go up

Funny the photo was of a complete hardley.

[mossy1200]

Up for sale is my very tidy reliable bike...The wheel bearings ,swing arm linkages, piston rings, bearings, clutch, 1st 3rd and 5th gear and a few other bits replaced.

Winning sales pitch.

[AllanB]

No service history but my mate is one of the best mechanics in (insert favorite city or town).

[EJK]

Lol 8 grand for an old cruiser with no wof and probably no registration.

326755

Hahahahahaha what a loser.

I guess the last words from his ex was "it's me or get out of the house with your bike!"

[AllanB]

8k for a 1985 ...


Which makes me wonder. What HD's will be valuable in the future - first gen of new engines? Last of the old engine run?

Appears to be more of the 'did not sell well in the USA but other countries liked them' runs.

[Voltaire]

8k for a 1985 ...


Which makes me wonder. What HD's will be valuable in the future - first gen of new engines? Last of the old engine run?

Appears to be more of the 'did not sell well in the USA but other countries liked them' runs.

After 35 years I'm starting to warm to the WLA.:laugh:

[babysteps]

Ding Ding! Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1216409055.htm

[mossy1200]

Ding Ding! Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1216409055.htm

He must have sold it elsewhere and have bumped the price up to avoid sales fees for pulling the auction.

[F5 Dave]

How is Sam going to enjoy his retirement if people keep doing that?

[Grumph]

How is Sam going to enjoy his retirement if people keep doing that?

He can go and bludge on his dad like normal Kiwi kids do.....

[Crasherfromwayback]

$550.00 gets you a collection of rusty shit he can't be arsed taking to the tip.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1221994372

[EJK]

$550.00 gets you a collection of rusty shit he can't be arsed taking to the tip.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1221994372

I closed the browser tab at "Quite a rare bike now..."

[Crasherfromwayback]

I closed the browser tab at "Quite a rare bike now..."

I reckon. There are millions of rusty shit piles world wide...

[jasonu]

He must have sold it elsewhere and have bumped the price up to avoid sales fees for pulling the auction.

That'd be right. Bunch of tight arse kiwis always looking for a way out of paying for a service!!!!!

(actually I'd prolly be the first to do that...)

[Autech]

West Coast.

Possibly tended to his sister prior to modifying the bike ....

Corrected for comedic purposes.

Went to the West Coast yesterday for the first time...


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[Grumph]

$550.00 gets you a collection of rusty shit he can't be arsed taking to the tip.

There's nothing usable on a GS400 - and that one is simply fucked.





Went to the West Coast yesterday for the first time...

Bragging is not seemly.....sadly,some of us have had to go many times.

[F5 Dave]

So who's going to ask him if they could ride it home?
Has it got a WOF?

So its missing the fuel tank. . . where'sthe rest of it?

[F5 Dave]

Despite many improvements, its not the first model H1. 45k. Small market. No chance princess. Always though an H1 ZXR would be worth putting away.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1221864860.htm

[F5 Dave]

Have we done this one? They're all sort of blurring together in a malaise of badly made worthless shit. What I can't figure is why so many of these things exist?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1221823149.htm

[Autech]

Bragging is not seemly.....sadly,some of us have had to go many times.

There were some truly hillbilly sorts there from what I witnessed. Can't ever see myself choosing to go there...


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[Autech]

Have we done this one? They're all sort of blurring together in a malaise of badly made worthless shit. What I can't figure is why so many of these things exist?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1221823149.htm

You should see the facebook pages soooo many "bobber projects" of murdered motorcycles, all of them clamimg to be "lambs approved kash is king"

Wankers.




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[AllanB]

$550.00 gets you a collection of rusty shit he can't be arsed taking to the tip.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1221994372


Man the Discovery Chanel builders would love that pile of crap - look we paid $500, spent 12 months and $50,000 turning it into ......

[mossy1200]

You should see the facebook pages soooo many "bobber projects" of murdered motorcycles, all of them clamimg to be "lambs approved kash is king"

Wankers.






I murdered one once. Never tried claim it was lams though.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Have we done this one? They're all sort of blurring together in a malaise of badly made worthless shit. What I can't figure is why so many of these things exist?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1221823149.htm

LOL came to post that myself. it is hideous

[HenryDorsetCase]

Despite many improvements, its not the first model H1. 45k. Small market. No chance princess. Always though an H1 ZXR would be worth putting away.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1221864860.htm

there was a pukka ZXR750RR on there this year sometime. close ratio gearbox (cassette too I think they were), flatslides, single seat and mayb Ti rods. The real deal. It was not much more than that one.

that's nice but not for ten k

[Autech]

I murdered one once. Never tried claim it was lams though.

Haha, yes I am sitting across from it's former owner :D

There's doing it properly, and then there's what some of these people do...

[AllanB]

there was a pukka ZXR750RR on there this year sometime. close ratio gearbox (cassette too I think they were), flatslides, single seat and mayb Ti rods. The real deal. It was not much more than that one.

that's nice but not for ten k



I figure for top dollar a bike needs to be a game changer model - 1st GSXR750 or Katana or CBR900r for example.

[jafagsx250]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/1221127583

Fair bit of work done but at the end of the day it's a non road legal fxr150 bucket. Especially when there's a couple of hornet 250's for 2.5 grand.

If my hyosung didn't get such good economy I'd sell it as soon as possible to get one for the summer.

[F5 Dave]

That'snot a bad sort of price for a front runner bucket. But tthat's not one. Its std engineit seems.

[Autech]

That'snot a bad sort of price for a front runner bucket. But tthat's not one. Its std engineit seems.

Yeah I sold a more tickled bucket recently for a fair wack less than that. Worth 2k tops.


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[jasonu]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/1221127583

Fair bit of work done but at the end of the day it's a non road legal fxr150 bucket. Especially when there's a couple of hornet 250's for 2.5 grand.

If my hyosung didn't get such good economy I'd sell it as soon as possible to get one for the summer.

I'll bet you can't build one for less while paying someone (or yourself) $15 an hour to do the work.

[jafagsx250]

I'll bet you can't build one for less while paying someone (or yourself) $15 an hour to do the work.
Probably not but it just has new bearings and stuff. I have seen de registered ones for 800 bucks so it's possible.

[jasonu]

Probably not but it just has new bearings and stuff. I have seen de registered ones for 800 bucks so it's possible.

See post 76
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/178266-Getting-started-with-racing/page6

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1223709889.htm

I suspect that nothing about owning or riding this thing would be "Easy".....

[pritch]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1223709889.htm

I suspect that nothing about owning or riding this thing would be "Easy".....

Unless he has arms like an orangutan I have no idea what possessed him to fit those bars.

[jasonu]

Unless he has arms like an orangutan I have no idea what possessed him to fit those bars.

he will be fucked the first time he comes across a roundabout.

[Big Dog]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1223709889.htm

I suspect that nothing about owning or riding this thing would be "Easy".....
Looks like you'd need an Elvis suit you pull off that look.

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[AllanB]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1223709889.htm

I suspect that nothing about owning or riding this thing would be "Easy".....

That advert does not ring true - so you spend a shit load on your ride and never factor in that it does not fit you .....

Drop a few hundy on some lower bars maybe ..........

Or did he ride it and catch a glimpse of his reflection in a shop window and decide to flick it off.

Plus in this photo he has armpit vagina ...... mmmmmm armpit vagina.

[98tls]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1223709889.htm

I suspect that nothing about owning or riding this thing would be "Easy".....

:lol: Every cloud eh.....a long time since i gave a fuck what someone else rides ie live/let live blah blah but that:killingme

[Laava]

Cannot fathom why you would spend so much coin on a bike and not put suspension on the rear?

[jafagsx250]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161217/b207906100d04de2b15b5ea389973bb2.jpg

Because he'll look like this lol.

[Drew]

Here's a mate's hard tail bobber. This is how it's done, and the measure of all others I reckon.

[Drew]

Yes, that is also his Lambo wrapped mat black.

[jellywrestler]

Yes, that is also his Lambo wrapped mat black.

it's not a car forum.

[jellywrestler]

Here's a mate's hard tail bobber. This is how it's done, and the measure of all others I reckon.

still not warrantable by a long way

[pritch]

Yes, that is also his Lambo wrapped mat black.

He needs to paint that lever and the piece of string before he runs out of matt black paint. :innocent:

[Drew]

still not warrantable by a long way

It is with a low level compliance certificate. But thanks for playing.

[jellywrestler]

It is with a low level compliance certificate. But thanks for playing.

so no mirrors or indicators is ok these days? and what's in the pipes so it's legal noise wise?

[Drew]

so no mirrors or indicators is ok these days? and what's in the pipes so it's legal noise wise?

You'll notice the lack of stand. It's only just been finished since that pic was taken.

Don't think he needed indicators.

[jellywrestler]

You'll notice the lack of stand. It's only just been finished since that pic was taken.

Don't think he needed indicators.

saw the block of wood, half the customs on trademe have one of those too, usually under the stand.

[Drew]

saw the block of wood, half the customs on trademe have one of those too, usually under the stand.

Dunno what he did for a stand in the end. Going up that way at New Years to roll in his Lincoln and harass the locals. I'll find out then. At that height I imagine it isn't a simple thing to build.

[AllanB]

Indicators depend on the year of the bike - with all the black on black I'm struggling to tell if it's a Honda or Yamaha.

It's a cool looking ride. Shifter is cool - but reckon a pain in the arse.

Wooden stands are all the custom bike rage - I'm thinking of cutting up a bit of old Rium framing timber, polishing them up and selling them as genuine custom bike stands. Could be a profit for me.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yes, that is also his Lambo wrapped mat black.

is that the one wrapped matt black over a gloss black car with the batman cutouts on the doors. Because I wanted to hate that car but in fact it was fucking awesome.

[Drew]

is that the one wrapped matt black over a gloss black car with the batman cutouts on the doors. Because I wanted to hate that car but in fact it was fucking awesome.

Nah, was bright red.

[jasonu]

http://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/5924456672.html
Over priced at $800.
If it was in UnZud it would be worth closer to $3k

[pritch]

I had been thinking of asking Jason to post local examples of the same phenomenon and he comes through without having to be asked. The thought then occurred that we all have the world at our fingertips and one of the first bikes listed was this "Touring" bike. Yeah right!

That exhaust should stop you falling asleep?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Harley-Davidson-Touring-/152355210124?forcerrptr=true&hash=item237914038c:g:tikAAOSwB09YNKYR&item=152355210124

[Autech]

We have a winner:

327011327012327013

"Looks like a bobber"...

I used to own one of these, sold it for less than that with less K's and not modified.
Plus his mate commented that he does crap wheelies, so one would imagine its clutch has had a hammering.

[EJK]

We have a winner:

327011327012327013

"Looks like a bobber"...

I used to own one of these, sold it for less than that with less K's and not modified.
Plus his mate commented that he does crap wheelies, so one would imagine its clutch has had a hammering.

And the ugliest bike award goes to.....!! :first:

[F5 Dave]

What's the matter, didn'tyou see I was stopping? You can pay for that. No wait, I'll just. . , yeah that looks OK Don't worry about it.

[jasonu]

I had been thinking of asking Jason to post local examples of the same phenomenon and he comes through without having to be asked.

Yep UnZud doesn't have the ugly shitter market all to itself.
Merry puckin Christmas Brudda.

[babysteps]

WTF is this??

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1224675911.htm

[Laava]

WTF is this??

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1224675911.htm
The chain has an awesome patina! That bike must have been built for a guy with no use of his left leg, going by the clutch locking mechanism.

[F5 Dave]

Well it looks a lot better than most, but still shit.

Says it all. I've ridden it 5 times in 3 years. Giving up motorcycles as they aren't much fun to ride.

[ruaphu]

WTF is this??

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1224675911.htm

Wonder woman's bike perhaps [emoji12]


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[Autech]

Read the question and answer lol!

Light up the rear? Pmsl


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[HenryDorsetCase]

Its cool I reckon. terrible paint job but the bones are OK.

for $3500 the bones are OK.

[Autech]

Its cool I reckon. terrible paint job but the bones are OK.

for $3500 the bones are OK.

Even though it has never been registered in NZ???

[F5 Dave]

Motorbikes are meant to ride. Or admire when you're not riding but with the promise of a fun ride. If it rides like shit it will just sit there reminding you of your folly.
I'm a shit bike and you spent thousands on me. Sucker, but whatcha gonna do about it? Nothing. Thought not you pussy. :nya:

[jasonu]

Here's another pile of turd from Merica.
http://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/5927470072.html

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1226418183.htm

ho ho ho.

good bike. wonder what the reserve is?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Whoa Boy. Easy on the acid Bro. And make up your mind... "All original condition with new professional paint,"

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1216571236.htm

[Katman]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1226418183.htm

ho ho ho.

good bike. wonder what the reserve is?

I want it so badly - it hurts.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I want it so badly - it hurts.

You need a ZX750E1 first.

[AllanB]

WTF is this??

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1224675911.htm

What's going on on that bike - it appears to have a left handlebar clutch but a manual gear shifter - hows that work as you'd use your left hand for both actions ...

[Katman]

You need a ZX750E1 first.

I have only ever dreamed of owning 3 bikes.

I own one of them - I've just found another - and I still want an ELR.

[Crasherfromwayback]

- and I still want an ELR.

Join the fucking queue. The real one though (bike that is).

[Katman]

Join the fucking queue. The real one though (bike that is).

I'm a cheap whore.

I'll settle for the replica replica.

[jafagsx250]

I'm a cheap whore.

I'll settle for the replica replica.
Do you take cash or credit card?

Never mind. I see you are more interested in a dildo lol.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'm a cheap whore.

I'll settle for the replica replica.

Just buy a Z1000J and build your own then! Me...Lotto and an S1 please.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Meantime...which one of you homos wants to go extra G.A.Y this summer?

Come on...I won't let on who buys it from me.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1226938459

[Katman]

Just buy a Z1000J and build your own then!

I admitted to being a cheap whore.

Don't push your luck.

[Katman]

Meantime...which one of you homos wants to go extra G.A.Y this summer?

You seriously need to market it better.

I'm picking a Crasherwithmoandchaps picture might just sway it.

[Madness]

You seriously need to market it better.

You didn't feel aroused at the thought of riding it forever, as it is?!?

[Crasherfromwayback]

You didn't feel aroused at the thought of riding it forever, as it is?!?

Did your finance come through?

You guys could go halves!

[Crasherfromwayback]

You seriously need to market it better.

I'm picking a Crasherwithmoandchaps picture might just sway it.

Fuck it all. I just had a shave too!

[Big Dog]

Meantime...which one of you homos wants to go extra G.A.Y this summer?

Come on...I won't let on who buys it from me.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1226938459
I think I'd need some cash this way and a flight to Wellington to get that past the goal keeper.

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[Drew]

What's going on on that bike - it appears to have a left handlebar clutch but a manual gear shifter - hows that work as you'd use your left hand for both actions ...

It's got a little doodad on the clutch for locking it in. Hook first, and then go back to the bar. No clutch use on down shifts will suck a bit.

[jasonu]

I want it so badly - it hurts.

Me too!!!!!

[jasonu]

It's got a little doodad on the clutch for locking it in. Hook first, and then go back to the bar. No clutch use on down shifts will suck a bit.

Sounds stupid. Most of those heaps of shit have a foot clutch.

[Scubbo]

:lol: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1220285526.htm

[jasonu]

:lol: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1220285526.htm

Bit of a rough looking pig...and the bike is not much better.

[Autech]

:lol: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1220285526.htm

That chaps a frequent flyer in this thread. Dunno if I've even heard of a FTR but it just looks like a slightly scrambler looking CBF250.

[JimO]

Bit of a rough looking pig...and the bike is not much better. nothing says buy me like a tattooed skank

[Drew]

Sounds stupid. Most of those heaps of shit have a foot clutch.

Mibbee over there. But not many people have the balls to put a real suicide shift on a bike here.

[The End]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1224865284

[Crasherfromwayback]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1224865284

Fully sic Bro!

[jellywrestler]

Mibbee over there. But not many people have the balls to put a real suicide shift on a bike here.

that's cause there is no such think as a 'suicide shift', the suicide clutch is referring to the foot clutch's, nothing at all to do with the gear changing mech.

[Tazz]

Never thought handling/riding like a sack of potatoes would be used as a genuine selling point. Interesting.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Never thought handling/riding like a sack of potatoes would be used as a genuine selling point. Interesting.

Get with it mate! Just like saying come fuck me and you'll get herpes. So bad...it's good! Both leave a lasting lasting impression too.

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1221579782.htm

welp, thats a lot of bike for seven grand. I don't want it but still. Ohlins forks and shock...

[Crasherfromwayback]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1221579782.htm

welp, thats a lot of bike for seven grand. I don't want it but still. Ohlins forks and shock...

I could well be wrong (hardly the first time), but I'm doubting they're Ohlins forks. Too dear for such a high KM one anyway...

[riffer]

I could well be wrong (hardly the first time), but I'm doubting they're Ohlins forks. Too dear for such a high KM one anyway...

Entirely possible it's got Ohlins internals, but those do look a heap like TL1000R forks. I reckon my Aprilia would piss all over that and it sure didn't cost anywhere near that much.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Entirely possible it's got Ohlins internals, but those do look a heap like TL1000R forks. .

Yeah. But Ohlins internals and Ohlins forks are very different things. I actually LOVE TL1000R's..but not that one for that price.

[Autech]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1224865284

He turned down a 5k offer...

Should have taken the money n ran like hell


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[jasonu]

Fully sic Bro!

Dumbarse turned down $5k.

[Drew]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1221579782.htm

welp, thats a lot of bike for seven grand. I don't want it but still. Ohlins forks and shock...
Let's not tell the shop that the R has less poke than the S


Entirely possible it's got Ohlins internals, but those do look a heap like TL1000R forks. I reckon my Aprilia would piss all over that and it sure didn't cost anywhere near that much.

I'm confident the TLR is a far better bike with the rear shock done.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Let's not tell the shop that the R has less poke than the S



I'm confident the TLR is a far better bike with the rear shock done.

I subscribe to Performance Bikes and they do project bikes. They did a TL1000R over about a year. rebuilt the motor (moar power and a Nova gearbox) , complete front end swap (a BPF GSXR1000 front end complete), Ohlins or Nitron rear shock, and some fairly radical weight saving. I hate the big bulbous arse ends on these (and SRAD GSXR's too) and just putting a different tail on it shed 20kg (visually anyway). If I was doing it it would end up owing me $25k but it turned into what Suzuki could have built if they kept developing it.

I am sort of keen because i have got the SR400* out of my system and am currently thinking seriously about a VTR1000SP1 or 2.

*I like, but 500km is enough to make me certain I dont want to keep it. Gonna cost me some money but oh well....its been a good year.

[riffer]

Let's not tell the shop that the R has less poke than the S



I'm confident the TLR is a far better bike with the rear shock done.

It would be interesting to see all right. The TLR has identical HP and torque, but it's 12kgs heavier. That would have to be a great shock, because the Sachs in the Aprilia is not a bad shock, and the Ohlins model is even better.

And I always thought the TL-s had 125HP and the TL-R had 135HP... must be that extra pork on the R that kills the poke.

[v twin]

I always liked the tlr, I had an RSVR with full Harris system and twin cans but reckon the tl sounded better. A mate had the s and that thing was scary when pushed on challenging roads, very easy to completely loose it. Would still like to own the a tlr but that thing looks well weathered and to be fair, out of its time now,especially for that money

[Autech]

I always liked the tlr, I had an RSVR with full Harris system and twin cans but reckon the tl sounded better. A mate had the s and that thing was scary when pushed on challenging roads, very easy to completely loose it. Would still like to own the a tlr but that thing looks well weathered and to be fair, out of its time now,especially for that money

Once followed a chap on one who was pushing a TL on the Akaroa GP, was bloody scary watching the way it took a corner, was relatively easy to sit behind him on my GIXXER 600 thinking "Fuck I am glad I am not riding that bike" That said the rider could just have been shit.

I do have a hankering for a big twin, been debating a SV1000 for many moons as a 2 up bike for me and the Mrs to float about on.