Optimistic sellers

[Grumph]

Meh. Not trying hard enough.

There's something weirdly off-putting about the way the pics are framed too. Symptomatic of the ownership ?

I can see "Not to forget the sound of a deep throbbing engine " becoming HDC's next signature...

[Paul in NZ]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1252865567.htmOh good greif. . .what'sthe chances?

Those things always have te by line - engine just reconditioned.... ie - i just looked inside of it and selling it fast...

[Paul in NZ]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1254432602.htm

Meh. Not trying hard enough.

$33K. LOL - you would think the owner would try and take a appealing photo of it wouldnt you.... Fuck me but its ugly

[F5 Dave]

This is typical owner


https://www.google.co.nz/search?hl=en-NZ&source=android-browser&ei=Ms2UWJiIMIOW8wXloI7gBA&q=blackadder+mad&oq=blackadder+mad&gs_l=mobile-gws-serp.3..0l5.24065.62348.0.72540.24.10.0.0.0.0.4215 .22977.8-1j7.8.0....0...1c.1.64.mobile-gws-serp..19.5.16232...41j0i67k1.uSJSaCBDkrU#imgrc=pBe AV5wkYDrZXM: (https://www.google.co.nz/search?hl=en-NZ&source=android-browser&ei=Ms2UWJiIMIOW8wXloI7gBA&q=blackadder+mad&oq=blackadder+mad&gs_l=mobile-gws-serp.3..0l5.24065.62348.0.72540.24.10.0.0.0.0.4215 .22977.8-1j7.8.0....0...1c.1.64.mobile-gws-serp..19.5.16232...41j0i67k1.uSJSaCBDkrU#imgrc=pBe AV5wkYDrZXM:)

[Grumph]

Those things always have te by line - engine just reconditioned.... ie - i just looked inside of it and selling it fast...

In the less common version, yes, just reconned - but it was so hard to find/make the parts I've got to sell it to pay the bloody bill....

[nzspokes]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1254320438.htmJust garden variety optimistic.But a whole level of ugly

But probably a lot better than a Harley.

[Scubbo]

if it were all stealth black and no chrome / remove the cylinder protectors it'd look alright I reckon

[F5 Dave]

But probably a lot better than a Harley.
Better at being ugly? No, I think the amercans have that nailed.

[Luckylegs]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1254432602.htm

Meh. Not trying hard enough.

...oh but for chance to give it just the smallest nudge to see it roll down that hill in the first pic

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1254320438.htmJust garden variety optimistic.But a whole level of ugly

James Bond rode one (Pierce Brosnan) so it has that going for it.

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1254432602.htm

Meh. Not trying hard enough.

Came to post that. Owner comes across as a complete arrogant fuckwit.

I also really dislike people who call vehicles "she". Ships excepted, including starships. Motorbikes and cars are machines.

I think the last one of these I saw was around $13 to $15k?

[pritch]

James Bond rode one (Pierce Brosnan) so it has that going for it.

I seem to recall that those sat unloved in dealers until BMW made the price considerably more attractive. For BMW that's rare, freebies maybe, but they don't like dropping the price. Unlike say Blue Wing.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Came to post that. Owner comes across as a complete arrogant fuckwit.

I also really dislike people who call vehicles "she". Ships excepted, including starships. Motorbikes and cars are machines.

I think the last one of these I saw was around $13 to $15k?

But..."she is light easy to through around . " Throw, Cunt.

[husaberg]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1252865567.htmOh good greif. . .what'sthe chances?

thats a brockhouse brave made in Blighty
it may look 2 stroke but its a side valve ,ie under head cam
http://sumpmagazine.com/motorcyclenews/rare-250cc-indian-brave.htm
he didn't have one of those but he did have an Ariel Colt that were as equalily derided:bleh:

Have you ever seen one of these these i believe are the bikes that sunk Indian
they were a modular design a single and a twin.
328311328310

[Drew]

Came to post that. Owner comes across as a complete arrogant fuckwit.

I also really dislike people who call vehicles "she". Ships excepted, including starships. Motorbikes and cars are machines.

I think the last one of these I saw was around $13 to $15k?At the time boats and ships were first being called 'she', they were pretty much the only man made things carrying people around.

How then is it wrong for newer vehicles to be referred to thus?

[F5 Dave]

Nah even boats. They are machines.

Its just odd.

[Grumph]

Nah even boats. They are machines.

Its just odd.

Some of them just ask to be named. Kev's GS1000 is "big Val" - a big black girl who throws rocks....

[YellowDog]

I'm just amazed that he would waste his money on the listing fee.

$33.5k will buy you a lot of brand new bike.

Boy's a fool :yes:

[Owl]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1254432602.htm

Meh. Not trying hard enough.

Trademe need a POS section in motorcycles. Then all that rubbish would have a fitting home.

[Scubbo]

I think some people just post their rides to show off / not intending to sell --- that's ridiculous, the original bike looks far better

[AllanB]

Came to post that. Owner comes across as a complete arrogant fuckwit.

I also really dislike people who call vehicles "she". Ships excepted, including starships. Motorbikes and cars are machines.

I think the last one of these I saw was around $13 to $15k?



Looking at that W650 it is no wonder Deus NZ went bust .....

[russd7]

And it's been sold

yup, to Wayne from Te Awamutu.

[eldog]

From Jokes & Humour from KB member Swoop. Post #215




People wonder why ships are referred to as "she" when the answer's obvious. As soon as they come in to port they head for the buoys, they often reach astonishing weights and density, they make one hell of a noise, a fortune is spent trying to make them look pretty and, without a man at the helm, they become an unpredictable death trap.


i also work with a lot of equipment, most I don't consider male/female -they are inanimate objects.
but a few of the larger ones definetly are females and crave my tender touch. They won't work for others, but when I appear quite often they will work flawlessly. Everyone has their own option.

[F5 Dave]

Honda rider yeah?

[Paul in NZ]

We should have another thread of fuck yeah - thats value right there...

I reckon this is realistic - I remember reading about these

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1255726716.htm

[AllanB]

We should have another thread of fuck yeah - thats value right there...

I reckon this is realistic - I remember reading about these

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1255726716.htm

Yeah. But it's a bitza by the sounds of it. It only has the 750 engine in it. Mind you for the price I agree it is very realistic. Pretty sure Russ Collins dies a couple years back.

[F5 Dave]

You'd think so, I like the look of it and well made it seems.

But it would be shit to ride. A mate had a Dunstall Honda (30 odd years back) from which that is based. The fibreglass bodywork actually sits right over the std tank. It's chopstrand sprayed like a boat or corvette so you end up with something that is quite heavy and top heavy at that. Making the std bike seem all the more appealing as a performance improvement.

The Dunstall rearsets and clipons looked like they were made in some damp dreary shed by a depressed Englishman with rudimentary tools.

Dissappointing .

[Grumph]

We should have another thread of fuck yeah - thats value right there...

I reckon this is realistic - I remember reading about these

IF it had a 1000 engine - and IF it was genuine. IMO it's just a Dunstallised CB750 F2 - and Dave's pointed out the downside of that.

Pretty sure I've seen it advetised before somewhere - the story about the 1000 engine rings a bell.

[v twin]

Ok it's not exactly the original bike but it looks the part and well done I'd say, has to be worth someone's coin compared to all the other shit out there

[F5 Dave]

Matt's one ended up 904cc . He said it went OK. Till the cam broke.

I helped lift the engine. Not light.

[Scubbo]

not really optimistic but not sure if its AS NEW DEMO when the back rack looks like shes taken a nice hit? - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1253713964.htm

[jasonu]

not really optimistic but not sure if its AS NEW DEMO when the back rack looks like shes taken a nice hit? - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1253713964.htm

Looks like some fat cunt sat on it.

[EJK]

Has this been mentioned yet???

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1248553322.htm

A brand new one retailed for $3,800!!!

[husaberg]

Has this been mentioned yet???

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1248553322.htm

A brand new one retailed for $3,800!!!

But It has pipe wrap though..............
It is better done asthetically, than a lot of others on TM.
Yet that bag under the headlight just looks f-ing ugly

[F5 Dave]

Oohh nice find.

They, from a distance, std, look like a sensible commuter. Get any closer and they almost come std with patina, which as I understand it, is another word for rust and poor finish.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Has this been mentioned yet???

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1248553322.htm

A brand new one retailed for $3,800!!!

Never been dropped! Have the original parts to prove it. So, you have another tank without the dents then?


328370

[F5 Dave]

He did the dropping so it doesn't count. Well there was this one time, but it was mutual.

[Night Falcon]

Has this been mentioned yet???

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1248553322.htm

A brand new one retailed for $3,800!!!

sorry to see it go....but for $4K, so long suckers :banana:

[EJK]

Found this winner on Facebook..

[Scubbo]

handles like a sporty hippo

[Banditbandit]

Found this winner on Facebook..



Dumb fuck wants a bagger ...

[EJK]

handles like a sporty hippo

I don't see any relevance to classical music with sportiness.

[jasonu]

Dumb fuck wants a bagger ...

I once knew a girl who was a 2 bagger...

[Laava]

I once knew a girl who was a 2 bagger...

2 bags Mags?

[husaberg]

2 bags Mags?

Nah, she was called Marg..............spreads easier than butter.

[F5 Dave]

Handles likes piece of shit. Oh right. As you were.

And those bars will help.

[ural]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-1259901727.htm

[Crasherfromwayback]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-1259901727.htm

Must be some fucking powerful acid around up that way.

[F5 Dave]

Clearly trying to skip fees selling elsewhere. But FFS man, push it outside and try to get the whole bike in one frame. Its not pretty is it?

[Laava]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-1259901727.htm

What kind of person special orders a bike like this and then doesn't ride it? 1700km? Most people would do that in their first week on a new bike surely?

[F5 Dave]

Probably thought he'd try that Doo-kar-tty magic handling for his next bike. Loaded up with luggage, pillion and sissy seat. . . nope. This is like a houseboat too.

[Drew]

Probably thought he'd try that Doo-kar-tty magic handling for his next bike. Loaded up with luggage, pillion and sissy seat. . . nope. This is like a houseboat too.

BY the word of a hard charger I know, they handle fucken great.

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1260038404.htm

8k buy now
I think having owned it 19 years he could be ready to get his full cost back.

[F5 Dave]

BY the word of a hard charger I know, they handle fucken great.
Yes they probably do, but read what I wrote . Look at the picture of the sissy bar with pad and the luggage. Extrapolate why it is being sold with only a few tanks of gas through it.

[Crasherfromwayback]

BY the word of a hard charger I know, they handle fucken great.

Think they meant to say, they handle well for what they are.

[HenryDorsetCase]

What kind of person special orders a bike like this and then doesn't ride it? 1700km? Most people would do that in their first week on a new bike surely?

good ad for Ducati reliability if it comes pre-equipped with a tow system....

[AllanB]

What kind of person special orders a bike like this and then doesn't ride it? 1700km? Most people would do that in their first week on a new bike surely?

I've seen a couple thrity thousand plus rides recently loaded with extras and sweet F-all kms on them up for sale. The two I can immediately think of were both traded (one has 1,000 kms on it) on new expensive bikes. In both cases the shop guy noted the owner was loaded.

Expensive toys, purchased at a whim possibly.

[Autech]

What kind of person special orders a bike like this and then doesn't ride it? 1700km? Most people would do that in their first week on a new bike surely?

I've done more ks on a Diavel than that and I don't own one :D


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[Drew]

Think they meant to say, they handle well for what they are.

Dmntd says they're good. I'll take that

[Grumph]

Dmntd says they're good. I'll take that

Kev rode one in Perth, says they will wheelie - but it's bloody difficult and you've got to turn off most of the electronics.....

PS The owner was most surprised, LOL.

[Autech]

I rode one in Canada for a month. They wheelie and do sick drifts out of corners with it set to sport mode


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[Crasherfromwayback]

Dmntd says they're good. I'll take that

For what they are for sure. But they have 28 odd deg of rake, feet forward and a rear tyre that's too wide...so you know...a racer it ain't. :msn-wink:

[Drew]

For what they are for sure. But they have 28 odd deg of rake, feet forward and a rear tyre that's too wide...so you know...a racer it ain't. :msn-wink:

Its gotta be as good as the RF. I call that more than acceptable.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Its gotta be as good as the RF. I call that more than acceptable.

I'm willing to bet you could lap Manfield quicker on your RF mate.

[Drew]

I'm willing to bet you could lap Manfield quicker on your RF mate.

Really? I haven't ridden the Ducati. So I'll have to take your word for it.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Really? I haven't ridden the Ducati. So I'll have to take your word for it.

HP and brakes can only do so much right? What crazy as shit times did you do round there on the RF? 13's or summat?

[Drew]

HP and brakes can only do so much right? What crazy as shit times did you do round there on the RF? 13's or summat?
Can't remember, not that fast I don't think. Be quicker than that now though. One tooth down on the front sprocket so ya don't need to use first gear, brakes that work, and the suspension internals upgraded.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Can't remember, not that fast I don't think. Be quicker than that now though. One tooth down on the front sprocket so ya don't need to use first gear, brakes that work, and the suspension internals upgraded.

Aye. Doubt a lazy steering fat arsed Diavel would beat ya.

[Drew]

Aye. Doubt a lazy steering fat arsed Diavel would beat ya.

I really wanna find out.

Back on track (see what I did there?) though.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1259941238.htm

Don't search "bobber" on trademe to find someone a cool looking first bike.

[Crasherfromwayback]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1259941238.htm

Don't search "bobber" on trademe to find someone a cool looking first bike.

Fuck me. 12k no less.

[F5 Dave]

If you want to seal the deal it's only a k more.

I might be drunk but I guess it looks kinda ok for that sort of thing. Or for that sort of money a 6 mth old GSXR750. Well gee. . .

[Drew]

If you want to seal the deal it's only a k more.

I might be drunk but I guess it looks kinda ok for that sort of thing. Or for that sort of money a 6 mth old GSXR750. Well gee. . .
I like the bike. I'm starting to wonder if they aren't selling for the stupid money though.

Can't see why else cnuts would keep listing them at those numbers.

[Pumba]

I really wanna find out.

Back on track (see what I did there?) though.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1259941238.htm

Don't search "bobber" on trademe to find someone a cool looking first bike.

Well it is LAMS approved.


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[F5 Dave]

Look at the amount of shitters from this thread that are still on there. Another slice will give up. And a bunch more will sell to someone they know at a lower price. Unlike the housing market people don'tgo apeshit for some quirky lliability.

[Intruder VS]

Don't know if this guys optimistic or not but check out the man cave in background more on his other auctions.

[Racing Dave]

Don't know if this guys optimistic or not but check out the man cave in background more on his other auctions.

Which guy?

[Night Falcon]

Which guy?
yeah..which guy we talkin boat :corn:

[Intruder VS]

Oops my bad:doh:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1261606991

[F5 Dave]

That's cool . Is that a Desoto(?) Behind? Chap in Karori used to have several parked up.

[Drew]

Oops my bad:doh:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1261606991
I kinda think that's worth what he's asking.

[Intruder VS]

I kinda think that's worth what he's asking.

Probably is and also pretty cool, I was impressed with the cave as well

[HenryDorsetCase]

That's cool . Is that a Desoto(?) Behind? Chap in Karori used to have several parked up.

Not sure: the fin shape suggests maybe Chrysler? think Christine from that movie.

Check out the '57 Chev set up for offroad with Desert Duellers. How cool is that?

[HenryDorsetCase]

I kinda think that's worth what he's asking.

Agree. We should get one each and pretend to be on CHiPs. I loved that show when I was a kid.

[F5 Dave]

That was a Plymouth, ye both Chryslers it seems now I Googleit.

[Katman]

Not sure: the fin shape suggests maybe Chrysler? think Christine from that movie.

It's certainly not a '57 Plymouth Fury.

Judging by the fins I'd say it's a '59 Coupe Deville.

[Grumph]

Sellers other listings make interesting reading. The trailer should have been featured in the recent trailer thread...

The Kawasakis are priced a little below market IMO. But it's a quick sale he wants...

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1262914214

$65k.

Maybe the price is OK (I havent checked the equivalency in USD) but is there a buyer for this sort of thing in UnZud? Then again they sell those CVO Hardleys at $55k.... maybe I am the mug.

[F5 Dave]

I think it's pretty clear who the mug is. I mean unless you are Brad Pitt and that is chump change to amuse yourself online shopping for trinkets.

[Laava]

unless you are Brad Pitt

That don't impress me much...

[Drew]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1262914214

$65k.

Maybe the price is OK (I havent checked the equivalency in USD) but is there a buyer for this sort of thing in UnZud? Then again they sell those CVO Hardleys at $55k.... maybe I am the mug.
Other than the belt primary drive, I fucken love that bike. I'd really really really love to have it.

I can't imagine I'd ever see it being $65k, but FUCK IT'S COOL!

[Grumph]

Other than the belt primary drive, I fucken love that bike. I'd really really really love to have it.

I can't imagine I'd ever see it being $65k, but FUCK IT'S COOL!

All your taste is in your mouth Drew...Google "Crocker motorcycles" to see what it's modelled after. At that price you could find an original Crocker...

[pritch]

All your taste is in your mouth Drew...

Drew has shown before that he has different taste to most but that's OK, somebody has to love that stuff. Even if I won Lotto I wouldn't look twice at that bloody thing, you could buy a couple of really great bikes for sixty grand.

[Drew]

It's a knuckle head which I'm all about, and dome in a way I find appealing.

What the fuck they were thinking with that belt primary I'll never know.

But I did say I'd never pay that money. I reckon it's $20-25k tops.

[AllanB]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1262914214

$65k.

Maybe the price is OK (I havent checked the equivalency in USD) but is there a buyer for this sort of thing in UnZud? Then again they sell those CVO Hardleys at $55k.... maybe I am the mug.

Ha - just about to post that one.

It's pretty cool. Thing that pisses me off a built bike like that. Open carb - great way to fuck your rings and pollute your oil. Open belt drives next to your left foot peg.

Price ..... I'd rather this than a $65k Orange County Choppers bike. Outside my budget (ever) so I cannot imagine considering it viable.

[Crasherfromwayback]

. Open carb - great way to fuck your rings and pollute your oil. .

Least of your worries mate.

[AllanB]

Least of your worries mate.

OK- after you have amputated you lower left leg and had your lower spine disks realigned.

[Crasherfromwayback]

OK- after you have amputated you lower left leg and had your lower spine disks realigned.

Lol. No...I know that's a real possibility. I was meaning for your engine with an open mouthed carb.

[F5 Dave]

I think it's pretty clear who the mug is. I mean unless you are Brad Pitt and that is chump change to amuse yourself online shopping for trinkets.

Hey Angela, look at this motorcycle I just bought . I'll never ride it and it cost 65grand

Angela: stop calling me. We're on a break! Don't you ever read the tabloids?

[jasonu]

. At that price you could find an original Crocker...

Not one that actually runs.

[Drew]

All your taste is in your mouth Drew...Google "Crocker motorcycles" to see what it's modelled after. At that price you could find an original Crocker...

Nope. They don't appeal the same.

[Zedder]

Not one that actually runs.


If not, there are parts available: http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-american-motorcycles/new-crocker-motorcycle-company

[F5 Dave]

Pipesmoke?!! Well clearly:doobey:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1260816084.htm


A lot of bike for the money? most of it is missing!

Brown seat, check
Wrapped. . . . , and so on.

[F5 Dave]

2014? I don't think so .

Crashed left to rot. Sun damaged lenses, primered. Finally reregistered in 2014.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1259818566.htm

[jasonu]

Pipesmoke?!! Well clearly:doobey:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1260816084.htm.

More like pipe smoker...

[F5 Dave]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1261091994.htm

20G? Ahh. No. Even for an SFC. They weren't that special.

[Edit] look here you go, an RGS for a still optimistic 12k with a third the Ks. Basically the same bike save cams and a head tickle.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1261826110.htm

[F5 Dave]

Think its optimistic to think you could sell anything called this

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1260293645.htm


Oh yeah and the price is a joke for an old banger.

[F5 Dave]

How is this unwarrantable, unregistered, piece of shit worth more than a Hundy (to a fool) ?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1261826110.htm

[neels]

Pipesmoke?!! Well clearly:doobey:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1260816084.htm


A lot of bike for the money? most of it is missing!

Brown seat, check
Wrapped. . . . , and so on.
Actually I don't mind that one, better done than most, other than the usual god awful exhaust wrap. Don't know that I'd pay almost 5k though

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[F5 Dave]

It would be so disappointing as a motorbike. 18hp and dreadful handling. Plus first model GSXR750s seem to go for this wedge. A true iconic and exciting bike by easy comparison.

[neels]

It would be soloddisappointing as a motorbike. 18hp and dreadful handling. Plus first model GSXR750s seem to go for this wedge. A true iconic and exciting bike by easy comparison.
I've got enough horsepower to keep me amused elsewhere, as a round town bike it could be fun and i wouldn't want to be hacking an early gsxr to work in traffic. Then again for that money i could buy a motard instead....

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[HenryDorsetCase]

I've got enough horsepower to keep me amused elsewhere, as a round town bike it could be fun and i wouldn't want to be hacking an early gsxr to work in traffic. Then again for that money i could buy a motard instead....

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I thought that about the SR... 23 hp would be fine round town and for communting. It is not sufficient. On a bike you need to be able to get clear air round you and to be able to be quicker than the traffic.

[Grumph]

20G? Ahh. No. Even for an SFC. They weren't that special.

[Edit] look here you go, an RGS for a still optimistic 12k with a third the Ks. Basically the same bike save cams and a head tickle.


Both will probably go overseas. The SFC price is cheap by world standards.

[jasonu]

It's a fucking head turner all right!!!!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1265826888.htm

[Dadpole]

No exhaust wrap = automatic fail...

[HenryDorsetCase]

leather battery strap is worth a grand, Shirley?

[EJK]

leather battery strap is worth a grand, Shirley?

It's actually a highly advanced tech used since Edison invented long-life lightbulbs. Leather strap helps by eliminating static electricity build ups to maintain steady current flow from regulator/ rectifier which then eases stress on the fuse then eliminates drop of voltage over long period of time extending battery life to... ah shit can't do this anymore.

The seller is an idiot.

And be careful what you say. I live in Shirley. Don't devalue it.

[Tazz]

It's actually a highly advanced tech used since Edison invented long-life lightbulbs. Leather strap helps by eliminating static electricity build ups to maintain steady current flow from regulator/ rectifier which then eases stress on the fuse then eliminates drop of voltage over long period of time extending battery life to... ah shit can't do this anymore.

The seller is an idiot.

And be careful what you say. I live in Shirley. Don't devalue it.

I thought all the value and convience left when the red light district moved back to Manchester St? :P

[neels]

It's a fucking head turner all right!!!!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1265826888.htm
head, or stomach.... :sick:

[HenryDorsetCase]

head, or stomach.... :sick:

I've been thumbing vigorously for half an hour but no sound has come out.

I really want to buy that so as to rescue it.

[Drew]

I've had to use s dog collar as a battery strap before. Gutted I didn't realise I had increased the bike's value in doing so.

[F5 Dave]

I think that Yam needs a leash as well.

[Laava]

Why does the seat look like a big dildo?

[TLDV8]

Other direction of the thread but it is hard t believe what GT's go for these days including basket cases.
I remember paying $3500 for my 73 in the 1990's and thinking at the time I payed $200 to much. :wacko:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1974-Ducati-750GT-A-Rare-Opportunity-/262849183992

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1266450298.htm

Most of a bike anyone?

[Jerry74]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1266450298.htm

Most of a bike anyone?

What a heap of shit.... $9000 absolute dreamer. Could land a modern reliable bike for that.

[F5 Dave]

That's hardly the point. If you shed found that you'd be dribbling to get it secured off some Dorris who didn't know what it was for a grand. But to start at 9k you'd be forever dissappointed. Left standing would need a crank rebuild, everything needs restoration. A lot of money there (maybe 9k) but probably a 15k bike.

[HenryDorsetCase]

That's hardly the point. If you shed found that you'd be dribbling to get it secured off some Dorris who didn't know what it was for a grand. But to start at 9k you'd be forever dissappointed. Left standing would need a crank rebuild, everything needs restoration. A lot of money there (maybe 9k) but probably a 15k bike.

I often wonder about RZV500 motors and R6 running gear. Then I remember it has been done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S67LAEXl2BM

[Crasherfromwayback]

. $9000 absolute dreamer. Could land a modern reliable bike for that.

Whilst the price is too high...you also don't know what you're looking at.

[EJK]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1266450298.htm

Most of a bike anyone?

I should give Mike Pero a call see if he can save it.

[Voltaire]

Other direction of the thread but it is hard t believe what GT's go for these days including basket cases.
I remember paying $3500 for my 73 in the 1990's and thinking at the time I payed $200 to much. :wacko:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1974-Ducati-750GT-A-Rare-Opportunity-/262849183992

Bargain me thinks compared to this one... sold for 19K
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/553978259.jpg

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1257652508

[Scubbo]

why so valuable???

[Intruder VS]

Left standing would need a crank rebuild, everything needs restoration. A lot of money there (maybe 9k) but probably a 15k bike.

9k isn't even the reserve and that would be 2 cranks that need rebuilding plus top end and power valves etc

[pritch]

I did a quick check but couldn't find another RZ500 for sale in the USA to get an indication of value. Restored it would be a desirable bike, but needing a complete recondition of everything $9,000 seems just too high for a start point?

[Banditbandit]

why so valuable???

They are still desirable bikes ..

[Scubbo]

They are still desirable bikes ..


yeah but why? I can't see the value? but I guess the older guys do?

[roogazza]

What a heap of shit.... $9000 absolute dreamer. Could land a modern reliable bike for that.

yeah, but there are a few that follow this thread that would have a 'hard on' for the thing.
Doesn't even give me a twitch tho. :lol::rolleyes:

[Voltaire]

yeah but why? I can't see the value? but I guess the older guys do?

That explains why I would love to own an early 70 Ducati 750 GT and yet I have no interest in modern Ducatis, ah well just

have to put up with owning a Darmah till I win lotto.:rolleyes:

Even sadder my daily rides are a 34 year old BMW R80ST and 28 year old Vespa PX 200 :lol:

[EJK]

yeah but why? I can't see the value? but I guess the older guys do?

Ok maybe that one listed is in pretty bad shape but it's a 500cc two stroke! You don't see that very often.

It's pretty much a 80's YZR500 race replica, no?

[Scubbo]

still don't get it :pinch: sold at 19K, good for the seller!

[EJK]

still don't get it :pinch: its at 19K now, good for the seller!

Oh, I thought you were talking about the RZ500. Nevermind!

[HenryDorsetCase]

Ok maybe that one listed is in pretty bad shape but it's a 500cc two stroke! You don't see that very often.

It's pretty much a 80's YZR500 race replica, no?

thats what they wanted you to think but not really. Having said that they are damn cool and I want one.

[TLDV8]

why so valuable???

I think part of it is the other 'roundcase beveldrive Ducati's like the Sport and SS's have gone through the roof, the GT has followed suit.
At the same time the highest I have seen one sell for in excellent condition or original is around the $30k mark.
That New Zealand bike could cost that to complete easily given the missing parts as would the Australia auction GT.
A set of new Conti mufflers cost around $1300 to $1700 (iirc)

The seller of the GT also had this 1938 Norton for sale.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1938-Norton-Model-18-Unrestored-Mega-Character-and-Rides-Brilliantly-/262849250091

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/A-gAAOSw4CFYoDB-/s-l1600.jpg

[TLDV8]

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_odkw=&LH_PrefLoc=1&_sop=10&_osacat=102690&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1311.R1.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xrz .TRS0&_nkw=rz500&_sacat=102690

They probably sold in the mid $2000's in the 1990's.
There seemed to be a lot of good buying in that decade with prices quite reasonable or in a slump.
I picked up a 1977 Ducati SD900 for $2500, two 1973 Kawasaki H2A's for $1700 and $800 in that period.
Times change and could not afford the same bikes now.

[Voltaire]

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_odkw=&LH_PrefLoc=1&_sop=10&_osacat=102690&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1311.R1.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xrz .TRS0&_nkw=rz500&_sacat=102690

They probably sold in the mid $2000's in the 1990's.
There seemed to be a lot of good buying in that decade with prices quite reasonable or in a slump.
I picked up a 1977 Ducati SD900 for $2500, two 1973 Kawasaki H2A's for $1700 and $800 in that period.
Times change and could not afford the same bikes now.

Its a crazy time, ex state houses near me with a 1.1million asking price.
Probably at peak Baby Boomer memory lane bike prices now, give it a few more years and they won't be able to ride them.
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/545114288.jpg
http://www.trademe.co.nz/property/residential-property-for-sale/auction-1237295978.htm

[F5 Dave]

Considering how rare the RZ500s were in knew a heap of people who had them. 3 still do.
Biding my time (don't have the money) for a mate's project one. He's recently gone another direction with it and bought a 3ma TZR frame for it. It will be cool.

[jasonu]

Its a crazy time, ex state houses near me with a 1.1million asking price.
Probably at peak Baby Boomer memory lane bike prices now, give it a few more years and they won't be able to ride them.
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/545114288.jpg
http://www.trademe.co.nz/property/residential-property-for-sale/auction-1237295978.htm

One word,
FUCKING NUTS!!!

[mossy1200]

What a heap of shit.... $9000 absolute dreamer. Could land a modern reliable bike for that.

9 isnt reserve either could be 12k

[nzspokes]

One word,
FUCKING NUTS!!!

Woot, our place is waaaayyyyy better than that. Looks like we are Millionaires. :headbang:

[Voltaire]

Woot, our place is waaaayyyyy better than that. Looks like we are Millionaires. :headbang:

Welcome to the exclusive Auckland Overpriced Dumps club, proudly brought to you by Nick Smith who should fuck off back to

Nelson and leave us Jaffas alone.

[nzspokes]

Welcome to the exclusive Auckland Overpriced Dumps club, proudly brought to you by Nick Smith who should fuck off back to

Nelson and leave us Jaffas alone.

Its not a Dump thankyouverymuch.

Although selling up and buying a lifestyle block is tempting.

[Voltaire]

Honda CB200, only $12,500.

Exhaust wrap, brown seat, side mounted number plate....thats a bit different:lol:


http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/558695058.jpg

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1266958748.htm

[Grumph]

Honda CB200, only $12,500.

Exhaust wrap, brown seat, side mounted number plate....thats a bit different:lol:


Local to me too - I hasten to add I've never seen it thank christ. The name rings a bell though - a warning bell.....

I hope the exhaust tips he's also got advertised are solid silver for that price...

[mossy1200]

Honda CB200, only $12,500.

Exhaust wrap, brown seat, side mounted number plate....thats a bit different:lol:




http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1266958748.htm

No expense spared except brake line and accelerator cables too long and no front mudguard. I undersold my k100 cafe for 4.3k I think. It needed exhaust wrap to complete though.

[F5 Dave]

Cmon! Who's loaded that up just to bait this thread?:killingme

Nah! Surely no ones that much of a cocksucker.

[Grumph]

Cmon! Who's loaded that up just to bait this thread?:killingme

Nah! Surely no ones that much of a cocksucker.

I suspect it's genuine Dave. If it's the person/family I think, they're not bike people.

[Scubbo]

is that powder coated or just black spraypaint :shifty:

[Drew]

Cmon! Who's loaded that up just to bait this thread?:killingme

Nah! Surely no ones that much of a cocksucker.

I helped a mate do a very similar job to a CB 200. We knocked it out over a weekend, except for the paint it's of equal quality to the one listed.

We're sitting on a fucking gold mine!

[jellywrestler]

I helped a mate do a very similar job to a CB 200.

mates don't tell mates they own or have ever owned a CB200...

[bistard]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1266450298.htm

Most of a bike anyone?

I will be keeping a close eye on this one, as I have an RZ500 in similar condition, but is complete, not sure what to do with it, at this stage

[Drew]

I will be keeping a close eye on this one, as I have an RZ500 in similar condition, but is complete, not sure what to do with it, at this stage

Sell it to me.

[pritch]

yeah but why? I can't see the value? but I guess the older guys do?

The RZ500 is a V4 two stroke, a similar concept to the Suzuki RG500 Gamma in that both were marketed along the lines of 'nearest thing you can get to a road legal GP bike'. A similar idea to the more recent and vastly more expensive offerings by Ducati and Honda.

I couldn't recall if the RG was a square four or a V but when I looked up the spec it said it was in inline 4. Just goes to show you can't believe everything you see on the 'Net.

Neither made huge power by todays standards but the urge would probably arrive with a big enough rush that it could bite if not treated with respect.

[F5 Dave]

Barry, Give, it to me. You know its what it wants. I'll be nice(ish).

[HenryDorsetCase]

The RZ500 is a V4 two stroke, a similar concept to the Suzuki RG500 Gamma in that both were marketed along the lines of 'nearest thing you can get to a road legal GP bike'. A similar idea to the more recent and vastly more expensive offerings by Ducati and Honda.

I couldn't recall if the RG was a square four or a V but when I looked up the spec it said it was in inline 4. Just goes to show you can't believe everything you see on the 'Net.

Neither made huge power by todays standards but the urge would probably arrive with a big enough rush that it could bite if not treated with respect.

I thought RG's were two crank square fours. they might look like a V but have one crank? Hard to do with transfer ports and all that gubbins.

[neels]

Any questions about how a RG500 is constructed have probably already been answered...

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/158121-RG-Extensive-clean

[HenryDorsetCase]

Sell it to me.CB200'sat $12500 mean an RZ in any condition is thirty grand...

[neels]

If the asking price listed was actually the asking price, it would probably be ok, but along with the bike they've fucked up the ad as well.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1267720562.htm

Seems that turning the plate sideways, fucking with the bars and adding exhaust wrap is enough to call it a cafe racer.

[Grumph]

The RZ's are rarer than the RG's. I know where there are two RG's - one in an RGV250 frame. Sadly probably nothing will be done with them until they're deceased estate...But the RZ's very seldom come up these days.
When proddy raced the RG's handled, the RZ's hurt some very good riders...There's a video nasty around somewhere of Marty Dock getting hurt at Levels back in the day.
If you want an RZ, go for it - but just use it quietly and respectfully.

[R650R]

mates don't tell mates they own or have ever owned a CB200...

I was introduced to the joy of motorcycling via renegade pillion trips on the back of a CB250RS (or RX) (twin cam model) on the way to one of my early outside school hours jobs.

Speaking of RG500's tho, awhile later a mate of a mate had just bought one and I got to go pillion on it. It was my first experience of seriously license losing speeds.... the thigns you do when young and stupid... I'll never forget looking sideways and REALLY appreciating how fast the powerpoles were going by...

A bit later another mate of mine was going to buy the same bike. I remember him going DOWN the steep road towards the pub near where the napier siege was and watching him come oh so close to flipping it when he pulled out to pass a car....

They had a serious reputation and were also known for pissing fuel everywhere if you didn't turn the fuel tap off.
I'd buy one in a heartbeat, two strokes rock.....

Pretty sure from memory the square four was twin crank.....

[F5 Dave]

Started my RZ500 up about 20 min ago.. First time in several years. Fuck it sounds glorious, but just to add confusion its a twin.;)

[Stylo]

Started my RZ500 up about 20 min ago.. First time in several years. Fuck it sounds glorious, but just to add confusion its a twin.;)

You must have a gem then. Please post a pic of your RZ500 twin, be nice to have a look

[F5 Dave]

It has a whole thread in this general section. Starting in June 07. Sigh.that's having kids for you.

[husaberg]

I was introduced to the joy of motorcycling via renegade pillion trips on the back of a CB250RS (or RX) (twin cam model) on the way to one of my early outside school hours jobs.

Speaking of RG500's tho, awhile later a mate of a mate had just bought one and I got to go pillion on it. It was my first experience of seriously license losing speeds.... the thigns you do when young and stupid... I'll never forget looking sideways and REALLY appreciating how fast the powerpoles were going by...

A bit later another mate of mine was going to buy the same bike. I remember him going DOWN the steep road towards the pub near where the napier siege was and watching him come oh so close to flipping it when he pulled out to pass a car....

They had a serious reputation and were also known for pissing fuel everywhere if you didn't turn the fuel tap off.
I'd buy one in a heartbeat, two strokes rock.....

Pretty sure from memory the square four was twin crank.....

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/158121-RG-Extensive-clean?p=1131031590#post1131031590

[Voltaire]

Forget your wannabe Jappa Cafe Racers, here is the real deal.
Disk brakes front and rear, 6 bend bars and longer forks for ultimate control,slash pipes for that pure Briddish sound.
At 6k this is a bargain, spend another 10K on it an you have a 13K bike
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/517710073.jpg

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1263692040.htm

[husaberg]

Forget your wannabe Jappa Cafe Racers, here is the real deal.
Disk brakes front and rear, 6 bend bars and longer forks for ultimate control,slash pipes for that pure Briddish sound.
At 6k this is a bargain, spend another 10K on it an you have a 13K bike
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/517710073.jpg

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1263692040.htm

Maybe he shouldn't have added pics
All Nortons other than the Manx and fastback are ugly anyway.

[Voltaire]

Maybe he shouldn't have added pics
All Nortons other than the Manx and fastback are ugly anyway.

He should have gone with this pic, sort of like Rollie Free

http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx289/Don_OReilly/SHANDA_NORTON_zps42968633.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JuWKvDI_JcE/TVxNpTlGJUI/AAAAAAAANM0/U63oioh45ds/s1600/RollieFreea.jpg

[HenryDorsetCase]

^^^^ epic tittays.

In other news, I offered the CB200 guy $2500 buy now (I know, I'm generous).

He has elected to let the auction run.

[husaberg]

He should have gone with this pic, sort of like Rollie Free

http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx289/Don_OReilly/SHANDA_NORTON_zps42968633.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JuWKvDI_JcE/TVxNpTlGJUI/AAAAAAAANM0/U63oioh45ds/s1600/RollieFreea.jpg

Rollie said he could have gone faster but the shoes were to big and flapping.
He used to get paid to ride arround America racing people in ilegal street drag races on Indian's prior to the Vincent.
He hated Harleys that much he said he would have done it for free.
I think ha was only beaten once.

Yeah Bring back the bristols.
Her shoes were likely even faster

[HenryDorsetCase]

Started my RZ500 up about 20 min ago.. First time in several years. Fuck it sounds glorious, but just to add confusion its a twin.;)

wha....? please explain

[HenryDorsetCase]

At 6k this is a bargain, spend another 15K on it an you have a 7.5Kbike


fixed that for you

[Grumph]

Forget your wannabe Jappa Cafe Racers, here is the real deal.
Disk brakes front and rear, 6 bend bars and longer forks for ultimate control,slash pipes for that pure Briddish sound.
At 6k this is a bargain, spend another 10K on it an you have a 13K bike


Looking at that you actually have to wonder if it did start out life as a "High rider" variant. A friend has one in his collection which has been changed to a roadster but he has the OE bits too.
Don't like the GS/GSX back wheel....Or much else for that matter.

[Grumph]

Rollie said he could have gone faster but the shoes were to big and flapping.
He used to get paid to ride arround America racing people in ilegal street drag races on Indian's prior to the Vincent.
He hated Harleys that much he said he would have done it for free.
I think ha was only beaten once.

Yeah Bring back the bristols.
Her shoes were likely even faster

You're thinking of Marty Dickerson, not Rollie Free.

The 70's Norton ads in the US mags got a lot of comment for the sexist content - but I'd never seen that pic, LOL
They'd have sold a lot more Commandos using that one.

[Intruder VS]

Started my RZ500 up about 20 min ago.. First time in several years. Fuck it sounds glorious, but just to add confusion its a twin.;)

RZ350 with big bore kit? Be interesting to line it up with a RZV500.

[Voltaire]

fixed that for you

I've got a 72 Roadster and they are a fun bike to ride,light, sound great,loadsa torque and smooth.

At $13K I think this one on TM would be a good buy as you can spend a lot of a 'do up"
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/557445559.jpg



Looking at that you actually have to wonder if it did start out life as a "High rider" variant. A friend has one in his collection which has been changed to a roadster but he has the OE bits too.
Don't like the GS/GSX back wheel....Or much else for that matter.

Yeah, tank suggests that. I did see a full Hi Rider set of bodywork on TM for $750 a while back but hard to look like Peter Fonda....Captain England doesn't quite sound the same.

http://archive.classic-motorbikes.net/images/gallery/10447.jpg

[swarfie]

^^^^^^^
Frig those were hideous, what the hell were the poms thinking :puke:

[Voltaire]

^^^^^^^
Frig those were hideous, what the hell were the poms thinking :puke:

Photo of Swarfie back in the day...... ( courtesy of Fox Trump news corp)
http://i2.coventrytelegraph.net/incoming/article11277926.ece/ALTERNATES/s1227b/h_00093895.jpg

[neels]

Photo of Swarfie back in the day...... ( courtesy of Fox Trump news corp)
Would rather have the capri that's in the background.

I do like the engineering of the twin leading shoe front brake though, shiny linkages look cool.

[Grumph]

^^^^^^^
Frig those were hideous, what the hell were the poms thinking :puke:

they were thinking "put a sexy girl on this in hotpants and it'll sell in the US"


Photo of Swarfie back in the day...... ( courtesy of Fox Trump news corp)

That must be the only Velo chopper - ever !

[jellywrestler]

He used to get paid to ride arround America racing people in ilegal street drag races on Indian's prior to the Vincent.
He hated Harleys that much he said he would have done it for free.
I think ha was only beaten once.

Yeah Bring back the bristols.
Her shoes were likely even faster

are you sure that 's not Marty dickerson you're talking about with the drag racing, as he said the same.

[eldog]

they were thinking "put a sexy girl on this in hotpants

You had it sold to me at that point

Just not the bike

[HenryDorsetCase]

they were thinking "put a sexy girl on this in hotpants and it'll sell in the US"



not just the US. I will buy whatever she is selling. because tits.

[husaberg]

You're thinking of Marty Dickerson, not Rollie Free.

The 70's Norton ads in the US mags got a lot of comment for the sexist content - but I'd never seen that pic, LOL
They'd have sold a lot more Commandos using that one.

are you sure that 's not Marty dickerson you're talking about with the drag racing, as he said the same.

Was it, i thought it was Rollie? he hated Harleys anyway.

checked you are both right
http://www.motorcycle.com/events/marty-dickerson-interview-78633.html
i must have cross pollinated the stories together

[Mike.Gayner]

This is obviously someone who reckons he should get back everything he's spent on the bike. Would have had a better shot (still a long one) if he'd sold before the new Thruxton was released.

https://trademe.co.nz/1198721385

[EJK]

This is obviously someone who reckons he should get back everything he's spent on the bike. Would have had a better shot (still a long one) if he'd sold before the new Thruxton was released.

https://trademe.co.nz/1198721385

Wtf seriously?! That's $10k more than brand spanking new out-of-the-crate Thruxton R!

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1268742266.htm

What are everyone's thoughts on this XJR1300 turned cafe racer?

She's a beauty from the three pictures... We don't get a view of the front or the back or actually we don't even get the left side of the bike?!

1999 - 18 year old bike with 48,000kms.

Can't help but think it can be a bit cheaper than the $7500 asking price or do you think she's worth that much?

Just curious as I can't make up my mind.

[Scubbo]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1268742266.htm

What are everyone's thoughts on this XJR1300 turned cafe racer?

She's a beauty from the three pictures... We don't get a view of the front or the back or actually we don't even get the left side of the bike?!

1999 - 18 year old bike with 48,000kms.

Can't help but think it can be a bit cheaper than the $7500 asking price or do you think she's worth that much?

Just curious as I can't make up my mind.

thats gorgeous!

[EJK]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1268742266.htm

What are everyone's thoughts on this XJR1300 turned cafe racer?

She's a beauty from the three pictures... We don't get a view of the front or the back or actually we don't even get the left side of the bike?!

1999 - 18 year old bike with 48,000kms.

Can't help but think it can be a bit cheaper than the $7500 asking price or do you think she's worth that much?

Just curious as I can't make up my mind.

That's actually pretty well done I rekon. That bike is actually owned by someone I know's friend of a mate's.

[wind_glider]

thats gorgeous!

Yeah! I think so too! I hear Yamaha's XJRs are quite bullet proof.

Do you think she has that value though? I am literally asking because I don't know anything about building cafe racers.

What I'm saying is, does it cost that much to build it with materials or is the seller selling her for a profit which is completely reasonable.

[wind_glider]

That's actually pretty well done I rekon. That bike is actually owned by someone I know's friend of a mate's.

Yeah! I checked out his blog/worldpress site thing that he posted on his listing.

It's his third build after his vespa and triumph. The ducati that he's planning on looks wicked from the sketch already!

[Scubbo]

Yeah! I think so too! I hear Yamaha's XJRs are quite bullet proof.

Do you think she has that value though? I am literally asking because I don't know anything about building cafe racers.

What I'm saying is, does it cost that much to build it with materials or is the seller selling her for a profit which is completely reasonable.

it's one of a kind but tastefully done, value is in the eye of the beholder :-)

[Drew]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1268742266.htm

What are everyone's thoughts on this XJR1300 turned cafe racer?

She's a beauty from the three pictures... We don't get a view of the front or the back or actually we don't even get the left side of the bike?!

1999 - 18 year old bike with 48,000kms.

Can't help but think it can be a bit cheaper than the $7500 asking price or do you think she's worth that much?

Just curious as I can't make up my mind.
There's nothing difficult or special in what has been done, but has been done well.

It's that money all day to someone who isn't flash at spinning spanners.

[pritch]

This is obviously someone who reckons he should get back everything he's spent on the bike.

I don't think that's what's going on, that bike is very special, I seem to recall we have had it featured here before - same owner.

So who is the rider?

" built for one of New Zealands foremost road racers and winner of several world superbike races, a Multiple Canadian Superbike champion, and New Zealand champion."

[HenryDorsetCase]

There's nothing difficult or special in what has been done, but has been done well.

It's that money all day to someone who isn't flash at spinning spanners.

like me f'rinstance

[Paulo]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1268742266.htm

What are everyone's thoughts on this XJR1300 turned cafe racer?

She's a beauty from the three pictures... We don't get a view of the front or the back or actually we don't even get the left side of the bike?!

1999 - 18 year old bike with 48,000kms.

Can't help but think it can be a bit cheaper than the $7500 asking price or do you think she's worth that much?

Just curious as I can't make up my mind.



I actually think that's a pretty fair price fro someone wanting a 'custom' without having to do the work (or pay someone to do the work) it's nicely done unlike many butchered attempts listed in this thread

[Drew]

like me f'rinstance

Bust out the cheque book fella. It won't decrease in value I shouldn't think, and if ya wanna stand out there are far worse ways to do so.

[GrayWolf]

1980 GN400 cafe racer, 6k plus???


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1266389508.htm

yes it's nicely done, but?

[YellowDog]

1980 GN400 cafe racer, 6k plus???


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1266389508.htm

yes it's nicely done, but?

I recon he already spent $6k on it.

Totally worthwhile :no:

[babysteps]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1268742266.htm

What are everyone's thoughts on this XJR1300 turned cafe racer?

She's a beauty from the three pictures... We don't get a view of the front or the back or actually we don't even get the left side of the bike?!


I know the guy that owns this very well and I have personally ridden this bike. It looks better in person, rides well and sounds amazing!

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1268742266.htm

What are everyone's thoughts on this XJR1300 turned cafe racer?

She's a beauty from the three pictures... We don't get a view of the front or the back or actually we don't even get the left side of the bike?!

1999 - 18 year old bike with 48,000kms.

Can't help but think it can be a bit cheaper than the $7500 asking price or do you think she's worth that much?

Just curious as I can't make up my mind.

My thoughts.
I do not think its priced high enough to be in the optimistic sellers.
Its presented nicely and still retains the usable riders bike ability.
I think if someone offered 7 and got it they would like their new bike and not feel like they overpaid.

[Big Dog]

Yes, if it rides like it looks and I had the scratch or could afford the vig I'd pay that.

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[pritch]

1980 GN400 cafe racer, 6k plus???


If I wasn't so polite (?) I'd post him a link to that XJR 'for a few dollars more'. I'd even throw in the DVD.

[Autech]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1268742266.htm

What are everyone's thoughts on this XJR1300 turned cafe racer?

She's a beauty from the three pictures... We don't get a view of the front or the back or actually we don't even get the left side of the bike?!

1999 - 18 year old bike with 48,000kms.

Can't help but think it can be a bit cheaper than the $7500 asking price or do you think she's worth that much?

Just curious as I can't make up my mind.

Its tastefully done, wouldn't pay 7.5 for it though. Someone will though I think, or near to


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[JATZ]

Not a motorbike.... But I think it belongs here

http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/cycling/other-bikes/auction-1266370647.htm

[mossy1200]

Not a motorbike.... But I think it belongs here

http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/cycling/other-bikes/auction-1266370647.htm

A grand. Should have kept my chopper and R20

[babysteps]

Jesus Christ! That's about as optimistic and me fucking Cindy Crawford tonight!

[F5 Dave]

thats gorgeous!
Really? Must be an eye of the beholder thing. To me it looks like a disparate collection of parts from the tank backwards.

[JATZ]

A grand. Should have kept my chopper and R20
True.... You should've :yes:


http://m.ebay.com/itm/282373271034

[jasonu]

Really? Must be an eye of the beholder thing. To me it looks like a disparate collection of parts from the tank backwards.

Not really my cup o tea but not bad for what it is.

How about this one, a 4 wheel drive GSXR...
https://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/6017897762.html

[Scubbo]

Really? Must be an eye of the beholder thing. To me it looks like a disparate collection of parts from the tank backwards.

hey I find the rf900 hot, and chunky women also :blip:

[F5 Dave]

GSXR: Its an auto too!

Must be selling multiple vehicles, dodging list fees.

[Mackie's Rides]

That's actually pretty well done I rekon. That bike is actually owned by someone I know's friend of a mate's.

Yep this is an amazing bike, well worth the money and sounds great!

[YellowDog]

If you are a Honda rider, this one is hardly Optimistic at all FFS :o

http://www.trademe.co.nz/clothing-fashion/boys/swimwear/auction-1265849228.htm

[Night Falcon]

1980 GN400 cafe racer, 6k plus???


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1266389508.htm

yes it's nicely done, but?

seems if you put "café" in the blub its worth BIG bucks......but where's the exhaust wrap?

[HenryDorsetCase]

seems if you put "café" in the blub its worth BIG bucks......but where's the exhaust wrap?

I've got most of a roll in a drawer under my bench. I will sell it with a hacksaw and a tin of flat black spraybomb for five grand. Its a "cafe racer conversion kit".

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/helmets-clothing-footwear/jacket-pant-sets/auction-1267662444.htm


LOL old Belstaff is cool but not $450 cool. and buy now $700?

[Crasherfromwayback]

If you are a Honda rider, this one is hardly Optimistic at all FFS :o

http://www.trademe.co.nz/clothing-fashion/boys/swimwear/auction-1265849228.htm

I'm not even gonna ask how you came across that mate.

Not packing too much meat and veg that chap.

[F5 Dave]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/helmets-clothing-footwear/jacket-pant-sets/auction-1267662444.htm


LOL old Belstaff is cool but not $450 cool. and buy now $700?
Think I'd rather wear the yellow bikini than something that looks like it belongs on some piss smelling hobo. Maybe with a pair of socks down the front so Ican impress Pete.:banana: Oh yeah.

[YellowDog]

I'm not even gonna ask how you came across that mate.

Not packing too much meat and veg that chap.

LOL - I though WTF, but the missus was looking at stuff and that came up as recommended.

Perhps she was looking for a gay toyboy :banana:

[jellywrestler]

Yep this is an amazing bike, well worth the money and sounds great!

i got sick of reading brutus after the 14th time though

[roogazza]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/helmets-clothing-footwear/jacket-pant-sets/auction-1267662444.htm


LOL old Belstaff is cool but not $450 cool. and buy now $700?

Bloody hell, I know its trendy to wear them if you're a Pommy Real Estate agent ?
I have mine from 1970 ,falling to bits now and a few getoffs responsible for a couple of holes.
So, that makes it about 47 yrs old !!!!! Oh and it needs a new zip. lol.
whoa,here it is in 1972 lol 328962

[F5 Dave]

So that was all in the year something BC. (Before cows). Yea and then Lewis leathers invented. . . The leather jacket.

Or something like that.

[Rcktfsh]

I don't think that's what's going on, that bike is very special, I seem to recall we have had it featured here before - same owner.

So who is the rider?

" built for one of New Zealands foremost road racers and winner of several world superbike races, a Multiple Canadian Superbike champion, and New Zealand champion."

Gary Goodfellow

[pritch]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/helmets-clothing-footwear/jacket-pant-sets/auction-1267662444.htm


LOL old Belstaff is cool but not $450 cool. and buy now $700?

Hilarious. And not that rare either, I've got a set here. Boody things shrunk. :whistle:

[Scubbo]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1272098849.htm :girlfight:

[Night Falcon]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1272098849.htm :girlfight:

boy oh boy....a sussski cruiser with a genuine (no less) Harley muffler, why its practically a real cruiser and for only Asian money....no brainer :weird:

[EJK]

Stealer alert!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1271749240.htm


Compared to this barely ran in one... @28k
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1263652703.htm


Or a non "S" (still lower ks) @ $22k
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1222343028.htm


Or even a brand spankin news 1299 @ $32k
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1263653156.htm

Is a fancy paint job really worth $$$?

[Drew]

Where was the third colour on the 'Tricolore'?

[Drew]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1272098849.htm :girlfight:
I don't hate that. Prolly $4-4.5k I reckon.

[Scubbo]

I don't hate that. Prolly $4-4.5k I reckon.

exactly, the bike itself, thats a good savage touch up ---- but the price is chammed, --- can get less kms for 3.5kish

[pritch]

Where was the third colour on the 'Tricolore'?

So how long has this colour blindness been affecting you?

Just a reminder, here's the colours you're looking for.

[Drew]

So how long has this colour blindness been affecting you?

Just a reminder, here's the colours you're looking for.
I hadn't noticed the wafer thin green line.

Thanks, I'm familiar with the colours to look for.

[F5 Dave]

Well there's also black and gold and silver.

Hexcolur?

[5150]

WTF is this suppose to be? :shit::confused:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1265539884.htm

[EJK]

WTF is this suppose to be? :shit::confused:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1265539884.htm

Haha! Yeah, it was already mentioned in other thread. Rastus called it an anti-christ :laugh:

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/182272-Idiots-Are-Us

[Banditbandit]

WTF is this suppose to be? :shit::confused:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1265539884.htm

I've seen this on the road - attracted a lot of attention.

I would describe it as "interesting" and "unfinished" ... It's a roughie .. not worth what he's asking ..

[5150]

I've seen this on the road - attracted a lot of attention

You mean to say it blinded people with its utter fugliness ?

[F5 Dave]

That's a bit mean you kunt. You mean kunting fucklynes of a piece of shit.

I mean, just to give it, its name. No offence.

[awayatc]

The main thing wrong with it is the bloody wee peanut tank....

And handlebars...

[Mackie's Rides]

Haha! Yeah, it was already mentioned in other thread. Rastus called it an anti-christ :laugh:

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/182272-Idiots-Are-Us

I think it will probably get mentioned again in months to come as i don't see that selling quick :laugh:

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2017/03/02/letonnante-55-bmw-sprint-racer-st-brooklyn-motorcycles.html

this is my favourite BMW in ages.

[ural]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1274536613.htm

similar bike with only 20Ks was on sale for a while for 7500.
you can get a new '15 model with 10 ish ks for less