Optimistic sellers

[Owl]

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

I often keep an eye on S3 sales.

Your figures don't stack up to anything I've ever seen on TM.:confused:

[pritch]

I often keep an eye on S3 sales.

Your figures don't stack up to anything I've ever seen on TM.:confused:

Thanks, the voice of sanity. He had me worried for a minute there.

[jasonu]

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

Why would you want one at all? It's really ugly!!!!!

[pritch]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.



Get it out with Optrex. - Spike Milligan

[HenryDorsetCase]

you can get a new '15 model with 10 ish ks for less

Where? I'd buy it.

[ural]

Wow, what a chat, great stuff

I've been monitoring trademe too, of course you can see these kind of prices there, but it does not mean that it will sell for this price.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1259381068.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1260965607.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1272215504.htm

Can't find a 15' one it's already sold apparently, but I test rode it myself about a week ago. '15 with 1000 ks on the clock (yes one k, not 10k) it went for 10500 I believe

Live your dream...

[ural]

This is a screenshot of the first ad, in case it's withdrawn. I was on the verge of buying it, but went for a less ugly bike, yep, as one of you guys mentioned there :-)

http://i.imgur.com/Tp5eJJs.png

And it's still avail at the time of writing!

+5k for what???

[pritch]

Well sport you need to work on your reading skills and your comprehension.

All of those links are the wrong fucking model. That's OK I'm broad minded, go and do your homework. :whistle:




That may be more blunt than normal but the red wine is kicking in.:innocent:

[ural]

Holy crap, my bad. :bash:

Ok let's talk about prices for street triples out there? ;-)

[jasonu]

Well sport you need to work on your reading skills and your comprehension.

All of those links are the wrong fucking model. That's OK I'm broad minded, go and do your homework. :whistle:




That may be more blunt than normal but the red wine is kicking in.:innocent:

Probably Trumps fault.

[Dadpole]

I will just 'plop' these two offerings down and go back to my cave to plan some ethnic(ish) cleansing....:nono:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1275500515.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1275285648.htm

[neels]

For the love of god somebody stop these people, just because it's old doesn't mean you have to stick a gay seat and exhaust wrap on it.

[Autech]

Been a bit of debate of FB about this bike. Apparently the trailer is included in the sale but that hasn't been confirmed.
Either way it'd put the bike around 8-9k value... I mean it's a fucking FXR for gods sake!

Pretty sure my bucket would give this one a good run and it's worth no way near that.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1274564078.htm

[Grumph]

I will just 'plop' these two offerings down and go back to my cave to plan some ethnic(ish) cleansing....:nono:

Sharpen up the scythes and slashers, I'm coming with you to deal to these fuckwits.

[Grumph]

Been a bit of debate of FB about this bike. Apparently the trailer is included in the sale but that hasn't been confirmed.
Either way it'd put the bike around 8-9k value... I mean it's a fucking FXR for gods sake!

Pretty sure my bucket would give this one a good run and it's worth no way near that.

Makes it a pretty expensive trailer...

Please god, someone confirm that's not Drew standing behind it...

[5150]

For the love of god somebody stop these people, just because it's old doesn't mean you have to stick a gay seat and exhaust wrap on it.

But exhaust wrap means its fast, so right of the bat it adds 2K to the price :lol:

[jasonu]

Been a bit of debate of FB about this bike. Apparently the trailer is included in the sale but that hasn't been confirmed.
Either way it'd put the bike around 8-9k value... I mean it's a fucking FXR for gods sake!

Pretty sure my bucket would give this one a good run and it's worth no way near that.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1274564078.htm

Maybe the trailer is worth $8500...

[Autech]

Makes it a pretty expensive trailer...

Please god, someone confirm that's not Drew standing behind it...

Sloan Frost apparently. He raced it once, that's got to be worth at least another 5k to have had his Superbike anus grace the seat.

[Night Falcon]

clearly some peeps round hear don't know the added value a wrapped pipe brings to the table....let me spell it out 4yas....wrap is an anagram of warp which means its faster than even full Impulse Power........meh, don't mention it, we all gotta learn stuff :corn:

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1275285648.htm

I really like the fuel tank on that for the proper street tracker I will likely not build.

[HenryDorsetCase]

clearly some peeps round hear don't know the added value a wrapped pipe brings to the table....let me spell it out 4yas....wrap is an anagram of warp which means its faster than even full Impulse Power........meh, don't mention it, we all gotta learn stuff :corn:

I am fairly sure the B'Rel class Bird of Prey pictured can go more than Warp 7. I have some literature on the subject - I'll get back to you.

[Grumph]

Sloan Frost apparently. He raced it once, that's got to be worth at least another 5k to have had his Superbike anus grace the seat.

Looks more like Drew IMO - too short to be Sloan Frost I'd think.

[Grumph]

I am fairly sure the B'Rel class Bird of Prey pictured can go more than Warp 7. I have some literature on the subject - I'll get back to you.

The klingons were notorious for exaggeration, that'll be speed at the brochure.....

[F5 Dave]

I will just 'plop' these two offerings down and go back to my cave to plan some ethnic(ish) cleansing....:nono:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1275500515.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1275285648.htm

Like a dog squeezing some logs out on your lawn.

Get away you dirty dog, that's discussing.

[F5 Dave]

Time to list the 100 bucket up then. Gotta be worth 12g baselining against the FXR. Heck maybe 8 grand for a quick sale.

[pritch]

Time to list the 100 bucket up then. Gotta be worth 12g baselining against the FXR. Heck maybe 8 grand for a quick sale.

Have you got exhaust wrap on it? Go for 12. :devil2:

[Autech]

Time to list the 100 bucket up then. Gotta be worth 12g baselining against the FXR. Heck maybe 8 grand for a quick sale.

Don't forget to chuck it the combined years development of all the people who have worked on it at $90 an hour just so that the next person can pay for that too.

[Autech]

Looks more like Drew IMO - too short to be Sloan Frost I'd think.

I wouldn't know Drew if I passed him on the street, though I guess if he's a sidecar guy I'd just look for the oily knees?

A bit of a facebook stalk confirms that's the dude that owns the bike, the on track pics are apparently Sloan.
Doesn't change the fact that the guys smoking something to expect $$$ like that. No cunt is going to buy in to buckets at top dollar, they'll do what I did and start small then ramp it up as you start to get results.

[Grumph]

I wouldn't know Drew if I passed him on the street, though I guess if he's a sidecar guy I'd just look for the oily knees?

Drew looks a lot like that pic - but a tad more shifty around the eyes....

[jasonu]

Don't forget to chuck it the combined years development of all the people who have worked on it at $90 an hour just so that the next person can pay for that too.

Fuck I wish I had thought of that...




Doesn't change the fact that the guys smoking something to expect $$$ like that. No cunt is going to buy in to buckets at top dollar, they'll do what I did and start small then ramp it up as you start to get results.

Top dollar for a bucket is (according to me) $3-4k. What he is asking is just silly.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Fuck I wish I had thought of that...




Top dollar for a bucket is (according to me) $3-4k. What he is asking is just silly.

it comes with that trailer which would be at LEAST ten k to buy

[Voltaire]

I helped my Nephew make up a surround for his Hyosung Comet dash in stick on Carbon Fibre...is this the next exhaust wrap?

He has a beard,glasses and quite likes craft beer:gob:

[jasonu]

it comes with that trailer which would be at LEAST ten k to buy

So the bike comes free with a $10k trailer...

[Scubbo]

So the bike comes free with a $10k trailer...

trailer SO AINT worth 10K not even new, maybe if it was fully covered......

[Drew]

Looks more like Drew IMO - too short to be Sloan Frost I'd think.I'm flattered, but despite my best efforts I an not for the life of me ride a bucket to save my life


I wouldn't know Drew if I passed him on the street, though I guess if he's a sidecar guy I'd just look for the oily knees?
The sidecar goes on a table to be worked on.


Drew looks a lot like that pic - but a tad more shifty around the eyes....
I would have the bike leaned over much further...like, a handle bar would be touching down.

[Mike.Gayner]

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

If you saw a 2012 model for $7,500 and didn't buy it, you're a moron.

[Mike.Gayner]

Wow, what a chat, great stuff

I've been monitoring trademe too, of course you can see these kind of prices there, but it does not mean that it will sell for this price.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1259381068.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1260965607.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1272215504.htm

Can't find a 15' one it's already sold apparently, but I test rode it myself about a week ago. '15 with 1000 ks on the clock (yes one k, not 10k) it went for 10500 I believe

Live your dream...

Oh I see, you are a fucking idiot.

[jasonu]

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/182380-Swap-tidy-and-very-original-GSXR1100-G-Slabside-for-RG400-or-NS400R?p=1131033677#post1131033677

That is twice what I paid for mine in similar nick with 1/2 the miles.

[Drew]

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/182380-Swap-tidy-and-very-original-GSXR1100-G-Slabside-for-RG400-or-NS400R?p=1131033677#post1131033677

That is twice what I paid for mine in similar nick with 1/2 the miles.
I think he has just punched in some ones because ya can't leave the field empty.

Pushing shit up hill though,the gixxer aint worth what an NS will fetch.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I think he has just punched in some ones because ya can't leave the field empty.

Pushing shit up hill though,the gixxer aint worth what an NS will fetch.

I know someone who has NS and NS bits. some parts are NLA anywhere in the world he tells me. At least the gixxer you can get bits for.

[neels]

I know someone who has NS and NS bits. some parts are NLA anywhere in the world he tells me. At least the gixxer you can get bits for.

NLA is pretty common for jap motorcycle parts, low volume and short model life means limited if any aftermarket parts, and the manufacturer has no interest in something a decade old.

I was surprised some parts were still available for a couple of old bikes I've owned, seems there are a few websites drop shipping from the same NOS warehouses, but when they're gone they're gone....

[jellywrestler]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1275802608.htm


start price only may work for a real SS...

[husaberg]

Fuck I wish I had thought of that...
Top dollar for a bucket is (according to me) $3-4k. What he is asking is just silly.

So is that what you would sell your RS framed KE/RG100 for?

[F5 Dave]

I guess this has novelty value. In the way that Coco the clown's car might.

Not usually the reason people buy hardlys. Even if the resultis largely the same.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1275730274.htm

[F5 Dave]

Honest if faded bike with 90,000 ks on it. Worth at least a third, not quite a 1\2.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1274522985.htm

[neels]

Honest if faded bike with 90,000 ks on it. Worth at least a third, not quite a 1\2.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1274522985.htm
I sold mine with about the same k's in about the same nick (with prettier mufflers) for about $1500, don't think the value has skyrocketed since then. They do have the novelty factor of being the first production 600, but not sure if that's enough to make them interesting

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[jasonu]

So is that what you would sell your RS framed KE/RG100 for?

I put $5500 on it to make a point and create a discussion which it did.

[nzspokes]

If you saw a 2012 model for $7,500 and didn't buy it, you're a moron.

Having ridden both the street and the speed, I wouldnt. Go for a street anyday.

[Drew]

I guess this has novelty value. In the way that Coco the clown's car might.

Not usually the reason people buy hardlys. Even if the resultis largely the same.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1275730274.htm
Needs pictures of the actual bike. But I don't see what your problem with it is.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Having ridden both the street and the speed, I wouldnt. Go for a street anyday.

Absolutely agree. Thats why I have kept my Street Triple for so long. There is nothing else on the market that has floated my boat

[Autech]

So is that what you would sell your RS framed KE/RG100 for?

I'm looking forward to putting my bucket on the Ferry in June and it instantly increasing in value.

Same guy just sold a near stock FXR for 2200, I sold my FXR late last year for 1400 which had had some engine tickling done, I could have tried for 2k on Trademe but I'm not a cunt and I wanted it to go to someone who would actually ride the thing, too many end up in sheds gathering dust...

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1276332431.htm


fuck sake. some poor beginner will buy this and enter into a world of pain and disappointment.

[Paulo]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1276332431.htm


fuck sake. some poor beginner will buy this and enter into a world of pain and disappointment.

Christ I saw a tidy TRX 850 in the hutt yesterday for less than the start price.

[jasonu]

I'm looking forward to putting my bucket on the Ferry in June and it instantly increasing in value.

Same guy just sold a near stock FXR for 2200, I sold my FXR late last year for 1400 which had had some engine tickling done, I could have tried for 2k on Trademe but I'm not a cunt and I wanted it to go to someone who would actually ride the thing, too many end up in sheds gathering dust...

Trying to get top dollar for your pride and joy doesn't make you a cunt. Asking outrageous money for total shit as has been shown on this thread might make you a cunt.

[Autech]

Trying to get top dollar for your pride and joy doesn't make you a cunt. Asking outrageous money for total shit as has been shown on this thread might make you a cunt.

Yeah I agree there on the top dollar part, in most circumstances that is the case, as a bucketeer we are all supposed to be promoting the sport to get bikes on track. I still broke even on the bike after purchasing it, thrashing it, crashing it then selling it again. This Wellington guy is taking the piss and in my opinion damaging our reputation (Drew would argue that we have no rep though hahaha).
But oh well if someone is willing to pay...

[Tazz]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1262333836.htm

[EJK]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1262333836.htm

Wow. That's the real definition of trash/ garbage.

I meant the seller, not the bike.

[Grumph]

Wow. That's the real definition of trash/ garbage.

I meant the seller, not the bike.

Oh dear, read Autech's comments above. Luckily this particular bucket racer doesn't come on here AFAIK.

[Autech]

Oh dear, read Autech's comments above. Luckily this particular bucket racer doesn't come on here AFAIK.

He may or may not. There's plenty on facebook who've already called him out on it though so I'm sure he wouldn't be surprised by my comments.
I assume most of you would know my real name now anyways so I'm not trying to be a keyboard warrior.

CUE MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH

My journey into racing showed me there are some very generous people involved in the scene who are trying there hardest to get people out on track. Now I'm not saying everyone should give their bikes away for a song and a dance, but there needs to be a line drawn somewhere I would hope between getting your moneys worth and helping those in the sport. Market value is determined by the market after all.

At the end of the day he and everyone else mentioned in this thread is allowed to ask whatever they want for their bikes, a lot of the bikes link on here don't sell from what I've seen and the $11500 bucket and trailer will most likely fall in that category, I just hope no one searching "Bucket racer" on trademe gets put off and decides not to give it a go, cause if you take 10k off that price you can be out on track racing :first:.

[5150]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1262333836.htm

I fail to see where the Motorsport bit is in this auction??? :confused::scratch:

[Autech]

I fail to see where the Motorsport bit is in this auction??? :confused::scratch:

Hopefully one of the old boys can tell us if it's actually rare or not. Looks like it needs a fair amount of work...

[pritch]

Hopefully one of the old boys can tell us if it's actually rare or not. Looks like it needs a fair amount of work...

I know a guy who had one at the time. Trail bikes were good for getting around Wellington.

Honda named that model the Motorsport. I guess they are becoming rare now, but I'd rather have an Elsinore.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Hopefully one of the old boys can tell us if it's actually rare or not. Looks like it needs a fair amount of work...

not that rare I dont think - and not the thick end of three grand in that condition needing a full rebuild.

When I was a kid on my TS125 the local "rich kid"s Dad bought him one. We were in awe of it. He'd never let any of us ride it. Because he could smoke us all with a twist of the wrist we were all jealous of it. I suspect I would be sorely disappointed now.

[Stylo]

Hopefully one of the old boys can tell us if it's actually rare or not. Looks like it needs a fair amount of work...

It's Motosport not Motorsport, I had one in 1976, great bike reliable and nice to ride but, very heavy and underpowered compared to a TS250 or DT250.

I was only 15 then, I sold it and bought a TS250 Savage..still aged 15 .

I'd give him hmmm 300 for it tops, the seller is slightly delusional to give him some credit.

[husaberg]

I put $5500 on it to make a point and create a discussion which it did.

I missed that i was just poking you because you voted for Trump.


Trying to get top dollar for your pride and joy doesn't make you a cunt. Asking outrageous money for total shit as has been shown on this thread might make you a cunt.

According to Drew all bucket racers are cunts, Actually i think it applied to all KBérs in general.


I'm looking forward to putting my bucket on the Ferry in June and it instantly increasing in value.

Same guy just sold a near stock FXR for 2200, I sold my FXR late last year for 1400 which had had some engine tickling done, I could have tried for 2k on Trademe but I'm not a cunt and I wanted it to go to someone who would actually ride the thing, too many end up in sheds gathering dust...
Bet it still makes farty noises.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLUex1BssgY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZJVGlp0Clo

[Voltaire]

http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/563331414.jpg
A steal at $9900.0o

Amazing attention to detail,carefully applied dirt.:niceone:
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/563331653.jpg

3-valve parallel twin. 6-speed manual gearbox

Its overhead camshaft 400cc air-cooled parallel-twin had been completely redesigned, with a chain drive that operated three valves per cylinder, two for inlet and one for exhaust. It has a 360° crank layout.

I'm not going to bother googling it but I thought all Hondas were 180 degree twins?
No chain guard for this baby.



http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1275500515.htm

[husaberg]

A steal at $9900.0o

Amazing attention to detail,carefully applied dirt.:niceone:


3-valve parallel twin. 6-speed manual gearbox

Its overhead camshaft 400cc air-cooled parallel-twin had been completely redesigned, with a chain drive that operated three valves per cylinder, two for inlet and one for exhaust. It has a 360° crank layout.

I'm not going to bother googling it but I thought all Hondas were 180 degree twins?
No chain guard for this baby.



http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1275500515.htm

The 6 speeds were the N model and they had chain driven counter balancers (2 i think)
I can't remember if they were 360 twins.
The CB250N version was a total slow heavy nail the 400 was far better. But anything would have been.
They eventually grew into a 450, a Harley look version which i can't remember what they were called we sold a few of them CMX450? Rebel?
Google looks like a 360 degree twin
http://www.mcqart.com/mcqweb/images/bikes/cb250n/cb250n_brochure_3.JPG
http://www.mcqart.com/mcqweb/images/bikes/cb250n/cb250n_brochure_4.JPG
The later bikes abandoned the 3 valve 250 engine used a overbored 125T engine 230cc CD250 and Cb250 nighthawk.
still gutless but far lighter.
http://images.mcn.bauercdn.com/upload/823/images/hondacb250x3-0607-01.jpg

[Grumph]

[QUOTE=Voltaire;1131033892]
A steal at $9900.0o

Amazing attention to detail,carefully applied dirt.:niceone:


3-valve parallel twin. 6-speed manual gearbox

Its overhead camshaft 400cc air-cooled parallel-twin had been completely redesigned, with a chain drive that operated three valves per cylinder, two for inlet and one for exhaust. It has a 360° crank layout.

I'm not going to bother googling it but I thought all Hondas were 180 degree twins?
No chain guard for this baby.[quote]

Those and the associated 250 were Hondas first plain bearing twins - and an appreciable advance in performance and looks over the CB350/360.
He's made what was quite an attractive small twin into an absolute POS...
They may have been 360degree crank i can't be arsed looking it up. They did actually have a balance shaft too.
I note he's specified it's the "manual gearbox" version - and yes, they did do an automatic which is as gutless as you'd expect.

Re the motosport - if it's the first version with the offset carb it's collectible - if it's all there and in reasonable nick. But not at that price...

Edit - fuck you bastards with fast internet who beat me to the post.

[F5 Dave]

As soon as I saw the motosport picture I knew who it was. Ive stayed there enough times. 2\8 ono, talk him down a reasonable chunk and the right person will probably buy it.

I'm sure he expects to be bargained down, he loves a haggle. Well there I go. Hard to say a bad word about the guy, you'll never meet another more down to earth chap who'd drain the gas out of his tank to get you home even if it meant walking.

[Drew]

Yeah I agree there on the top dollar part, in most circumstances that is the case, as a bucketeer we are all supposed to be promoting the sport to get bikes on track. I still broke even on the bike after purchasing it, thrashing it, crashing it then selling it again. This Wellington guy is taking the piss and in my opinion damaging our reputation (Drew would argue that we have no rep though hahaha).
But oh well if someone is willing to pay...


As soon as I saw the motosport picture I knew who it was. Ive stayed there enough times. 2\8 ono, talk him down a reasonable chunk and the right person will probably buy it.

I'm sure he expects to be bargained down, he loves a haggle. Well there I go. Hard to say a bad word about the guy, you'll never meet another more down to earth chap who'd drain the gas out of his tank to get you home even if it meant walking.
Ah, it's ok for him to be a dreamer because he knows Dave.

Carry on folks.

[Autech]

According to Drew all bucket racers are cunts, Actually i think it applied to all KBérs in general.

Bet it still makes farty noises.


Sounds like a good thread title "According to Drew..." then we could all make bold statements afterwards.
eg:
According to Drew, a wood chuck couldn't chuck wood as it didn't have viagra.


Yup it makes braaap noises, which I like but not as much as the ring ding noises. After seeing that poor sod's 2 stroke sieze in my first BOB, spit him off and puncture a few lungs I think I'll stick with my braaaps though.

[F5 Dave]

According to Drew a city bus handles great and pulls great monos.

And would look sick with a skull and flames and snakes painted on the side.

[Askor]

The guy selling that overly expensive bucket is Stefan Turner, he was on kb but left after determining everyone was too mean. He has a facebook page called wellington riders with ~1000 members. I've met him personally a few times, seemed nice enough...

[Drew]

The guy selling that overly expensive bucket is Stefan Turner, he was on kb but left after determining everyone was too mean. He has a facebook page called wellington riders with ~1000 members. I've met him personally a few times, seemed nice enough...
He's a fucken bell end.

I've been blocked from Wellington Riders...twice.

[husaberg]

Sounds like a good thread title "According to Drew..." then we could all make bold statements afterwards.
eg:
According to Drew, a wood chuck couldn't chuck wood as it didn't have viagra.


Yup it makes braaap noises, which I like but not as much as the ring ding noises. After seeing that poor sod's 2 stroke sieze in my first BOB, spit him off and puncture a few lungs I think I'll stick with my braaaps though.

According to Drew there has never been a better bike made than the RF900.
Plus some fella's a bellend.

You start the thread i will subscribe.

[Katman]

I've been blocked from Wellington Riders

Meh, who hasn't?

[Grumph]

I've been blocked from Wellington Riders...twice.


Meh, who hasn't?

That's impressively broad spectrum prejudice....

[Drew]

That's impressively broad spectrum prejudice....

Stephan doesn't like being called a fuckwit.

[Autech]

According to Drew there has never been a better bike made than the RF900.
Plus some fella's a bellend.

You start the thread i will subscribe.

Thread is up https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/182402-According-to-Drew?p=1131034121#post1131034121

You know you've made it in KB when you get a thread started in your honour.

[riffer]

Stephan doesn't like being called a fuckwit.

Funny that. Stefan's a bit precious, but he's a nice guy. I daresay if you got kicked from Wellington Riders, you probably deserved it Drew. You do have form. :rolleyes:

[Drew]

Funny that. Stefan's a bit precious, but he's a nice guy. I daresay if you got kicked from Wellington Riders, you probably deserved it Drew. You do have form. :rolleyes:

I linked something he'd said about a mate of mine, in a place said mate could see it.

Can spineless pussies be nice guys? I suppose they possibly can.

Anyway, I'm confident that the retard has the title for most optimistic at the moment.

[jellywrestler]

I daresay if you got kicked from Wellington Riders,

it must be a virtual boot, doubt the pussy knocked on his door and had a chat....

[Drew]

it must be a virtual boot, doubt the pussy knocked on his door and had a chat....

I get the feeling we were all supposed to have taken his Facebook group seriously.

I've just tried to describe why I think that was, but I couldn't come up with anything that didn't make me laugh.

To be fair, this place did exactly the same thing.

They spend a lot of time trying to shame other bikers they see that aren't worthy now. Ballbag and Al like to stir that up for a giggle.

[Voltaire]

He's a fucken bell end.

I've been blocked from Wellington Riders...twice.

I was chucked out of Auckland Riders as I said lattes were ghay.:laugh:

Real bikers drink double espressos...:Punk:

Facebook is all about " me me" and likes, surprised Axhole doesn't embrace it:msn-wink:

[jasonu]

https://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/6012164384.html

Dreamers are everywhere.

[Scubbo]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1273843306.htm

[EJK]

Facebook is all about " me me" and likes, surprised Axhole doesn't embrace it:msn-wink:

First you need to have friends to get likes. He doesn't have any.

[5150]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1273843306.htm

He's fuckin dreaaaaamin mate :rolleyes:

[F5 Dave]

That'swhat iIwas thinking, but its won the Paris Dakar Three times! Thats a lot of Cred and a very special bike. You would think he would have left it in as raced trim :msn-wink:

[F5 Dave]

What. Planet. Are. You. On?


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1272977231.htm


[Edit]. Oh. Same planet this guy is orbiting around. . .

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1278924653.htm

[Grumph]

What. Planet. Are. You. On?


[Edit]. Oh. Same planet this guy is orbiting around. . .

Second one's better than the first - but they're both about 2K too dear.

At least neither has been cut about and wrapped in horrid sackcloth....

[F5 Dave]

There was another but I'd lost hope in humanity to keep posting. I remember a testride back in the day. Underwhelmed. Bought the TT500 instead.
2nd hand of course. $1200.

[jellywrestler]

What. Planet. Are. You. On?


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1272977231.htm


[Edit]. Oh. Same planet this guy is orbiting around. . .

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1278924653.htm

actually these are fetching good money, along with good GB500 singles so wouldn't be surprised if they sell at that.

[Drew]

actually these are fetching good money, along with good GB500 singles so wouldn't be surprised if they sell at that.

I thought the same thing. Jimmy got good coin for his street tracker modded one.

[HenryDorsetCase]

What. Planet. Are. You. On?


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1272977231.htm


[Edit]. Oh. Same planet this guy is orbiting around. . .

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1278924653.htm

LOL I thought the SR would be a great little bike. It probably is. And its new owner certainly thinks so: he emailed me to say so.

But yeah, scratched that particular itch. There are a couple of Gilera Saturnos floating around (dreamer money - $8 to 10k) but if you want a big single there is an SRX6 with a start of around a grand. its the later one with the 17 inch wheels and monoshock. Fun bike. I had the earlier twinshock one.

But I have been there and done that.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Second one's better than the first - but they're both about 2K too dear.

At least neither has been cut about and wrapped in horrid sackcloth....

there's still time!

I got $5750 for my brand new EFI one two months old with 500 k on it.

[5150]

What. Planet. Are. You. On?


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1272977231.htm


[Edit]. Oh. Same planet this guy is orbiting around. . .

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1278924653.htm

In some circles these are known to be absolute classics, especially with a exhaust wrap and in slightly less weighty condition. Unfortunately KB keyboard warriors are not part of these circles ;)

[Black Knight]

What. Planet. Are. You. On?


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1272977231.htm


[Edit]. Oh. Same planet this guy is orbiting around. . .

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1278924653.htm

Like other folk have said the pricing is about right-still,would rather have the GB500TT,way better bike.I think the rarity of the SR is what holds the price.

[Autech]

In some circles these are known to be absolute classics, especially with a exhaust wrap and in slightly less weighty condition. Unfortunately KB keyboard warriors are not part of these circles ;)

That's cause they are circle jerks... :tugger:

Bikes look tidy, I have no idea of the value as I'm not interested in them in the slightest; too young to have known them and they're not my kind of "Classic".

[Banditbandit]

In some circles they are very desirable bikes - I've thought about building a caf racer from one - but there's no way I'd pay that money for I bike I'm going to cut up ...

Gilera Saturnos are also beautiful .. especially in black and gold .. but not 8-10grand beautiful ..

[EJK]

Price is fine but hp figure seems tad optimistic. 218hp surely??

[Scubbo]

Price is fine but hp figure seems tad optimistic. 218hp surely??

maybe he added exhaust wrap :innocent:

[HenryDorsetCase]

maybe he added exhaust wrap :innocent:

that and the World Supersport spec engine....

[EJK]

maybe he added exhaust wrap :innocent:

Nah, can't be. Then the price would be over $14k!

[pritch]

He should have a printout of the dyno runs. If that says 218HP great. Otherwise? Nah!

[EJK]

If his Power Commander has a custom map he should have a printout of the dyno run. If that says 218HP great. Otherwise? Nah!

I did ask for a print out of a dyno sheet. But his mate is somewhat aroused because I doubted OPs official figure? :wacko:

[Drew]

K9 would easily produce 218hp as a figure on a dyno jet inertia dyno. My K6 got a reading of 190+ on Ray Clee's factory pro.

[5150]

Price is fine but hp figure seems tad optimistic. 218hp surely??

More like 118 HP, Unless it has the Gold Powerband, then 218HP could be possible :lol:

[Autech]

I did ask for a print out of a dyno sheet. But his mate is somewhat aroused because I doubted OPs official figure? :wacko:

Got racist too the cunt. Feel like pointing out that even us round eyes think it's ambitious.
Nice pic of the dyno sheet though mate, made me lolololololol.


K9 would easily produce 218hp as a figure on a dyno jet inertia dyno. My K6 got a reading of 190+ on Ray Clee's factory pro.

Yup it's all in the dyno, there was a car dyno in Hamilton that we found read 20-30kw higher than the one we tuned my car on. Was hilarious guys would go spout these figures then get slaughtered on the street (where it matters).
Just like the stupid poms like to claim their engine HP on forums, I ask "How? Did you take it out and stick it on an engine dyno" they're like "We apply a brake to the rolling road and work out the drive train loss" Wankers, all that matters is what's on the ground.

A dyno is nothing more than a tuning tool IMO. See you on the blacktop bitches

[Scubbo]

DINO SHEEETZ

http://rk.pkimgs.com/pkimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201644/0016/organic-mason-dino-friends-sheet-set-o.jpg

[Autech]

Here's the pic EJK put on the chaps facebook listing:

329297

[EJK]

DINO SHEEETZ

I'm stealing that image. Thank you!!!

Made me laugh out loud at work next to my boss.

[Drew]

I'm talking about my wanked superbike. Not a road bike. But with the mods listep, they quite likely believe the dyno chart.

[Banditbandit]

Price is fine but hp figure seems tad optimistic. 218hp surely??

back wheel or off the gear box?

[EJK]

back wheel or off the gear box?

Off la la land.

[release_the_bees]

What. Planet. Are. You. On?



[Edit]. Oh. Same planet this guy is orbiting around. . .

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1278924653.htm
My dad's got one exactly like that. I don't think it cost him that much when he bought it in the mid 80's!

Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk

[Drew]

I really don't know what you guys think you're mocking. It's quite obvious you're not being as clever as you think you are.

With those mods the bike has quite possibly got a real 190 at the tread. The Motomart dyno in Lower Hutt would show a figure of at least 220 for that.

[jellywrestler]

I did ask for a print out of a dyno sheet. But his mate is somewhat aroused because I doubted OPs official figure? :wacko:

remember there's three different dynp outputs,
at the crank
at the back wheel
at the pub.

[jellywrestler]

My dad's got one exactly like that. I don't think it cost him that much when he bought it in the mid 80's!

Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk

my vincents worth a bit more than when it was new too, some bikes are like that

[sidecar bob]

I really don't know what you guys think you're mocking. It's quite obvious you're not being as clever as you think you are.

With those mods the bike has quite possibly got a real 190 at the tread. The Motomart dyno in Lower Hutt would show a figure of at least 220 for that.

i thought it was a relatively normal figure for one of those with a few mods. Not sure why the smugness by all the experts.

[mossy1200]

i thought it was a relatively normal figure for one of those with a few mods. Not sure why the smugness by all the experts.

Funny thing is manufacturers keep selling bigger hp bikes that dont seem to be much quicker. Must be some sort of hp blow off valve hidden on newer bikes. My theory is they shorten the wheelbase every year to make them seem to lift the front easier giving a false sense of bigger power.
Then there is the LAMS version bikes that they deflate the hp and bolt on some heavier cast iron cheep to produce bits and inflate the price instead.
Half the excluded bikes produced years ago are excluded because the manufacturer inflated the specs and weighed the bike so dry they had dehydrated.

ZXR400 is ok and CBR400 is not. Honda dyno and scales were different from Kawasaki versions is the most likely reason.

[jellywrestler]

I'm talking about my wank

not while i'm having my meal thanks.

[Voltaire]

my vincents worth a bit more than when it was new too, some bikes are like that

Vincents...are they like a back in the day Ducati but with 50 BHP?:woohoo:

[jellywrestler]

Vincents...are they like a back in the day Ducati but with 50 BHP?:woohoo:

same size rear wheel as a honda cbx 6 made 30 years later so they must have been a weapon.

[Voltaire]

same size rear wheel as a honda cbx 6 made 30 years later so they must have been a weapon.

Is this you at one of the Cold Kiwis?, nice slippers, would suit a BMW.:innocent:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JuWKvDI_JcE/TVxNpTlGJUI/AAAAAAAANM0/U63oioh45ds/s1600/RollieFreea.jpg

[F5 Dave]

No. Sadly wearing less than that. We had to burn our eyes out.

[Voltaire]

I'm selling my 1972 Norton Commando Roadster Combat soon, should I put exhaust wrap, brown seat and sideways mounted plate on it to make it easier to sell?:rolleyes:

[jellywrestler]

No. Sadly wearing less than that. We had to burn our eyes out.

and I still live rent free in your head.

[jasonu]

I'm selling my 1972 Norton Commando Roadster Combat soon, should I put exhaust wrap, brown seat and sideways mounted plate on it to make it easier to sell?:rolleyes:

Only if you want to see it on this thread.

[Grumph]

I'm selling my 1972 Norton Commando Roadster Combat soon, should I put exhaust wrap, brown seat and sideways mounted plate on it to make it easier to sell?:rolleyes:

I know where a set of High-rider bits are sitting......

[Voltaire]

Only if you want to see it on this thread.

It probably won't make it here as I won't be asking 15K plus.

[Voltaire]

I know where a set of High-rider bits are sitting......
Tempting.....
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fe/54/1c/fe541c869f9a81d8db2b743061db3ca6.jpg

got the motor runnin
dripping on the highway
looking for a latte
and expensive parts on Ebay

[Big Dog]

Tempting.....
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fe/54/1c/fe541c869f9a81d8db2b743061db3ca6.jpg

got the motor runnin
dripping on the highway
looking for a latte
and expensive parts on Ebay
The patina on that brake disk though....

Sent from Tapatalk. DYAC

[Autech]

Funny thing is manufacturers keep selling bigger hp bikes that dont seem to be much quicker. Must be some sort of hp blow off valve hidden on newer bikes. My theory is they shorten the wheelbase every year to make them seem to lift the front easier giving a false sense of bigger power.
Then there is the LAMS version bikes that they deflate the hp and bolt on some heavier cast iron cheep to produce bits and inflate the price instead.
Half the excluded bikes produced years ago are excluded because the manufacturer inflated the specs and weighed the bike so dry they had dehydrated.

ZXR400 is ok and CBR400 is not. Honda dyno and scales were different from Kawasaki versions is the most likely reason.

The opposite of the Japanese car market when they had the "Gentleman's agreement" not to produce are car exceeding 206kw. So suddenly every performance car out of Japan had exactly that figure. Dyno testing done by car tester proved a lot had more than that...

It also comes down to the engines, a lot of mass produced engines can have a fair amount of variance in their power output, especially the LAMS bikes which are built to a budget in a 3rd world nation.

[Grumph]

The opposite of the Japanese car market when they had the "Gentleman's agreement" not to produce are car exceeding 206kw. So suddenly every performance car out of Japan had exactly that figure. Dyno testing done by car tester proved a lot had more than that...

It also comes down to the engines, a lot of mass produced engines can have a fair amount of variance in their power output, especially the LAMS bikes which are built to a budget in a 3rd world nation.

Not the opposite - just the same. My understanding is that there was a 45PS limit on home market 400's. Some PS were bigger than others....

From what I've seen of the late LAMS stuff, because it's all made on automated plant, production tolerances are pretty good now wherever it's made.
British stuff from postwar to collapse though varied badly.

[TLDV8]

The patina on that brake disk though....

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That's not patina, just a rusty old iron disc rotor under the dodgy chrome
This could be (patina by the pound) and the optimistic seller wanted $4800 for the privilege of having it drip on the garage floor.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c345/manurewa/1954%20Sunbeam%20S7%20Deluxe/Three.jpg

[TLDV8]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Yamaha-RZ-500-/201851445299?hash=item2eff48a033:g:G0oAAOSwhQhYxjv K

[Drew]

I love that anyone thinks for a moment that factories dyno the motors at all.

They calculate that shit, and that's the figure they tell us.

I was once told Ducati dyno every bike and that's why the power figures are so much lower than Japanese bikes of the same displacement. Laughing in your then missus face equates to no sex that night it turns out.

[Drew]

Patina literally means surface coating. So rust or high gloss polished clear coat are equal.

I fucken hate when cunts try and church up "paints fucked" by just saying "patina".

[HenryDorsetCase]

I love that anyone thinks for a moment that factories dyno the motors at all.

They calculate that shit, and that's the figure they tell us.

I was once told Ducati dyno every bike and that's why the power figures are so much lower than Japanese bikes of the same displacement. Laughing in your then missus face equates to no sex that night it turns out.

I read in Performance Bikes that BMW do for every S1000RR motor no matter what use it is destined for. Either last month or the month before. They toured the factory, and the race shop. With pix au - a decent article that one.

[Big Dog]

That's not patina, just a rusty old iron disc rotor under the dodgy chrome
This could be (patina by the pound) and the optimistic seller wanted $4800 for the privilege of having it drip on the garage floor.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c345/manurewa/1954%20Sunbeam%20S7%20Deluxe/Three.jpg
Do I need to go back and put sarcasm tags on my post?

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[Banditbandit]

Tempting.....
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fe/54/1c/fe541c869f9a81d8db2b743061db3ca6.jpg

got the motor runnin
dripping on the highway
looking for a latte
and expensive parts on Ebay


One of the Ugliest Nortons to be seen on the road

[pritch]

One of the Ugliest Nortons to be seen on the road

Abso-fucking-lutely! That thing hurts my eyes. For all their faults, and they were many, the standard versions looked lovely. That thing could be a monument to the death of the Brit bike industry.

[Autech]

Abso-fucking-lutely! That thing hurts my eyes. For all their faults, and they were many, the standard versions looked lovely. That thing could be a monument to the death of the Brit bike industry.

I'd rather ride Helen Clark than that...

[pritch]

They calculate that shit, and that's the figure they tell us.


Some of the "calculations" were a bit ummm basic? They'd just add a few ponies to what the opposition were claiming.

[5150]

I'd rather ride Helen Clark than that...

Be sure to post photos on here ...... ;)

[husaberg]

The opposite of the Japanese car market when they had the "Gentleman's agreement" not to produce are car exceeding 206kw. So suddenly every performance car out of Japan had exactly that figure. Dyno testing done by car tester proved a lot had more than that...

It also comes down to the engines, a lot of mass produced engines can have a fair amount of variance in their power output, especially the LAMS bikes which are built to a budget in a 3rd world nation.

The Germans had the same thing with the agreed top speed i think it was 155mph.(250kph)
A lot of the jap car imports were restricted to 180KPH. Pretty sure some bikes were as well


Some of the "calculations" were a bit ummm basic? They'd just add a few ponies to what the opposition were claiming.

IMo other than the fastback, all Comandos never looked as good as a BSA or Triumph.
The new ones look great though.


Not the opposite - just the same. My understanding is that there was a 45PS limit on home market 400's. Some PS were bigger than others....

From what I've seen of the late LAMS stuff, because it's all made on automated plant, production tolerances are pretty good now wherever it's made.
British stuff from postwar to collapse though varied badly.
The japs lowered it to 40 later. thats why some earlier 250/4's are faster than the flasher looking later ones.

[mossy1200]

I read in Performance Bikes that BMW do for every S1000RR motor no matter what use it is destined for. Either last month or the month before. They toured the factory, and the race shop. With pix au - a decent article that one.

I spotted footage of Agusta testing engines prior to install. Low figure equals not installed.

[Grumph]

I spotted footage of Agusta testing engines prior to install. Low figure equals not installed.

J.A.P. used to dyno all the speedway engines they built. Higher than the standard figure went under the bench for sale at a premium to "selected" riders.

Wonder if you approached BMW or Agusta, you could get a good one....

[Voltaire]

IMo other than the fastback, all Comandos never looked as good as a BSA or Triumph.
The new ones look great though.



Current values would tend to suggest your in the minority. The Fastback imo is my second least favourite after the Hi Rider.

At $35K + you would expect the new Commandos to be great. Has Holeshot sold their 2015 models yet:lol:

I'd buy a new Thruxton but really can bring myself to spend 25K on a depreciating weekend toy.

[Voltaire]

J.A.P. used to dyno all the speedway engines they built. Higher than the standard figure went under the bench for sale at a premium to "selected" riders.

Wonder if you approached BMW or Agusta, you could get a good one....

I visited the BMW factory at Spandau in Berlin in 1990 and they were assembling R80's and K1's. I'm not sure if they did all of

them but we saw them running a K1 on the dyno.

[aprilia_RS250]

I love that anyone thinks for a moment that factories dyno the motors at all.

They calculate that shit, and that's the figure they tell us.

I was once told Ducati dyno every bike and that's why the power figures are so much lower than Japanese bikes of the same displacement. Laughing in your then missus face equates to no sex that night it turns out.

can you show some evidence of this or are you talking shit again?

[Grumph]

can you show some evidence of this or are you talking shit again?

Do you want the contact details for his ex missus ?

[Drew]

Do you want the contact details for his ex missus ?

Motorad wellington. Ask for Vicki

[5150]

Motorad wellington. Ask for Vicki

She got big tits? :shifty:

[Drew]

She got big tits? :shifty:
Seems wrong to answer. Don't know why.

[Grumph]

Seems wrong to answer. Don't know why.

I think he's an optimistic prospective buyer....

[jellywrestler]

That's not patina, just a rusty old iron disc rotor under the dodgy chrome
This could be (patina by the pound) and the optimistic seller wanted $4800 for the privilege of having it drip on the garage floor.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c345/manurewa/1954%20Sunbeam%20S7%20Deluxe/Three.jpg

where is that for sale?

[husaberg]

J.A.P. used to dyno all the speedway engines they built. Higher than the standard figure went under the bench for sale at a premium to "selected" riders.

Wonder if you approached BMW or Agusta, you could get a good one....
As far as i know all the gold star BSA were given a individual dyno print out.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BSA_Gold_Star
329323
http://www.britbike.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=485126

Current values would tend to suggest your in the minority. The Fastback imo is my second least favourite after the Hi Rider..
Price doesn't equal beauty, Nortons were always more expensive than BSA's or Triumphs

At $35K + you would expect the new Commandos to be great. Has Holeshot sold their 2015 models yet:lol:
I'd buy a new Thruxton but really can bring myself to spend 25K on a depreciating weekend toy.
thats because they cafe racer styled the new Commando

Seems wrong to answer. Don't know why.
I remember you getting into trouble saying something like that before.

[Banditbandit]

Seems wrong to answer. Don't know why.


I think he's an optimistic prospective buyer....

I'm more inclined to think he is not a 'kiss and tell' type ..

[jasonu]

What. Planet. Are. You. On?


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1272977231.htm


[Edit]. Oh. Same planet this guy is orbiting around. . .

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1278924653.htm

https://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/6047304179.html

People like them.

[Grumph]

https://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/6047304179.html

People like them.

No - they like the IDEA of them. Reality soon sucks.

[HenryDorsetCase]

No - they like the IDEA of them. Reality soon sucks.

Yup. cost me two thousand dollars to make that discovery :(

[jasonu]

No - they like the IDEA of them. Reality soon sucks.

True enough. I found that out a couple of years ago when I bought an old GSXR. Lucky there are plenty of others to pass on the nostalgia to...

[Grumph]

True enough. I found that out a couple of years ago when I bought an old GSXR. Lucky there are plenty of others to pass on the nostalgia to...

I had to ride Marty Dock's 1100J to his house from Ruapuna after he'd damaged himself on something else. My back couldn't have taken another 5 minutes of it.
I love the bikes and have built a metric shitload of them with great success - but I know I could never own one....

[Dadpole]

I hate sounding like a grumpy old git, but would it be counted as a crime of passion to hacksaw bits off people who do this to a venerable old CB900?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1284837547.htm

[F5 Dave]

Oh JeezLouise that is dreadful. I think if the photography wasn't so bad it may actually cause blindness.

[Laava]

Looks like a fucking deathtrap! People should only be allowed to bobberise bikes that had fuck all going for them to start with. Like GS400's and such, and maybe small capacity bmw airheads.

[Katman]

I hate sounding like a grumpy old git, but would it be counted as a crime of passion to hacksaw bits off people who do this to a venerable old CB900?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1284837547.htm

To be fair, he probably only started off with the engine (and wheels).

[Dadpole]

To be fair, he probably only started off with the engine (and wheels).

I hope that too. It would be nice to imagine he found a pile of bits rusting away and resurrected them.

All to often a TardMe ad will show a butchered bike and a box of parts torn off it.

[Voltaire]

Looks like a fucking deathtrap! People should only be allowed to bobberise bikes that had fuck all going for them to start with. Like GS400's and such, and maybe small capacity bmw airheads.

The BMW R65 is a gem of a bike, but hack away on UJM's of the 80's:banana:

[Scubbo]

:sick:

http://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bmw-r65-delux-designboom-newsletter1.jpg

[pritch]

I hate sounding like a grumpy old git, but would it be counted as a crime of passion to hacksaw bits off people who do this to a venerable old CB900?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1284837547.htm

He says you can ask any questions. I only have one. Why?

[Drew]

He says you can ask any questions. I only have one. Why?

Why not? If ya want that style of bike where is it written that you have to do it with a twin or a single? I quite like the idea of being able to overtake on the open road.

[pritch]

Why not? If ya want that style of bike where is it written that you have to do it with a twin or a single? I quite like the idea of being able to overtake on the open road.

While the standard CB900 was not without faults it would have been much more suited to overtaking than that "creation". As has been discussed previously beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I almost agree with whoever it was suggested that the arseholes who create these abominations should have body parts removed with a hacksaw.

That idiot has got no chance of getting $6250 for that heap of shit. He hasn't even put exhaust wrap on it. :whistle:

[5150]

I hate sounding like a grumpy old git, but would it be counted as a crime of passion to hacksaw bits off people who do this to a venerable old CB900?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1284837547.htm

At least there is no exhaust wrap anywhere in sight. :rolleyes:

[Drew]

I almost agree with whoever it was suggested that the arseholes who create these abominations should have body parts removed with a hacksaw.
:
That implies that the owner is somehow obliged to only do with their possession as dictated by you or others.

It is an inanimate object, it is his or hers to do whatever with.

I don't see why people are so offended by the bikes. The prices are often fucking ridiculous, but that's true of many sellers of standard bikes too.

[pritch]

It is an inanimate object, it is his or hers to do whatever with.


Indeed, but I don't have to like it. It's entirely possible that the guy who desecrated that Honda wouldn't like my bike. That's fine, he can laugh at mine when it's on TradeMe.

[Drew]

Indeed, but I don't have to like it. It's entirely possible that the guy who desecrated that Honda wouldn't like my bike. That's fine, he can laugh at mine when it's on TradeMe.

No no. You just did it again. Look up desecrated.

[Banditbandit]

I hate sounding like a grumpy old git, but would it be counted as a crime of passion to hacksaw bits off people who do this to a venerable old CB900?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1284837547.htm


Well, I like it - I would ride it - I won't pay the money because I already have two bikes ... and the wife has said NO to a third - even tho' I bought her a new car (and I mean brand new)

[pritch]

No no. You just did it again. Look up desecrated.

I know what it means.

What we say here is just our individual opinion. Your's is often different to mine, but it'd be boring if we were all the same. It's not like the comments we make are appearing on his TM page and damaging his chances of a sale. He's done that himself. :devil2:

Since you've alluded to dictionaries: today someone used the word "anthropomorphising" in a social media post to Jorge Lorenzo. It was used correctly, but using it all seems a bit ummm inconsiderate(?) when writing to someone for whom English is a second language.

[F5 Dave]

The thing is that I just don't trust people to modify a bike that much and not render it an awful running potentially dangerous vehicle. Most people don't understand jets and heaven help critical engineering.
Drew will counter that I've been hanging around buckets too long. But consider this; these bikes have been built for so called looks as their primary reason to exist.

And then sold soon after abortion. I mean completion.

[HenryDorsetCase]

:sick:

http://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bmw-r65-delux-designboom-newsletter1.jpg

I like that. Its got a purse and everything else a metrosexual such as myself could need.

[EJK]

The thing is that I just don't trust people to modify a bike that much and not render it an awful running potentially dangerous vehicle. Most people don't understand jets and heaven help critical engineering.
Drew will counter that I've been hanging around buckets too long. But consider this; these bikes have been built for so called looks as their primary reason to exist.

And then sold soon after abortion. I mean completion.

Reminds me of rear spoilers on some high-end performance cars. Companies spending millions of dollars optimising airflow and down force balance only to be chucked away for a "bigger" and "black" looking one by a chump.

[pritch]

I like that. Its got a purse and everything else a metrosexual such as myself could need.

I didn't even see that. What looks to be a Brooks saddle took my eye. I've got one here, perhaps I should use it to start a custom bike?:lol:

[aprilia_RS250]

That implies that the owner is somehow obliged to only do with their possession as dictated by you or others.

It is an inanimate object, it is his or hers to do whatever with.

I don't see why people are so offended by the bikes. The prices are often fucking ridiculous, but that's true of many sellers of standard bikes too.

That's the point of this thread you retard - either the bike is whack or the price is stupid.

[jasonu]

:sick:

http://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bmw-r65-delux-designboom-newsletter1.jpg

I wouldn't want to own it but I like it.

[Voltaire]

I like that. Its got a purse and everything else a metrosexual such as myself could need.

I bet you like Pubs with taps in the Gents like this.:innocent:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/eb/19/85/eb1985b88f014bb6c543595649678838.jpg

[mossy1200]

Is this in here yet?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1283072149.htm

[F5 Dave]

There must be some sort of manual for building these things and you get kicked out of the beard and real ale club if you deviate from it.

[Grumph]

Is this in here yet?

Like the CB900, the world is not short of that model - and they'll never be collectible - so have at it. Makes amusing viewing anyway.

The 650 I must say sets new standards with an exhaust wrap styled seat - and novel - possibly original - use of wrap on the fork uppers too...

[russd7]

"anthropomorphising"

had to look that word up. yup could be applied to any number of top riders. bloody aliens taking on human forms

[Voltaire]

Nearly tripped over my slippers and dropped my pipe.

I translated a few bits....

"Suspension sorted" , its got some old Koni shocks from the 70's

'Brakes upgraded front and rear", its got new pads and shoes.

Unusual to see a kickstarter on a post 81 model.



http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/568762414.jpg


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1284918284.htm

[AllanB]

Is this in here yet?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1283072149.htm

Nine grand?

9,000

nine thousand


Mate ya .............

[mossy1200]

Nine grand?

9,000

nine thousand


Mate ya .............

I may have sold the K100 for less than it was worth. If this is a 9 grand bike the K100 could have fetched 15? But I was asking well under 5.

[jellywrestler]

Like the CB900, the world is not short of that model - and they'll never be collectible - so have at it. Makes amusing viewing anyway.


bit of a benchmark with being the first of the dohc four valve hondas, a lot of people collect what they had, or what they dreamed of, many people had these.

[Grumph]

bit of a benchmark with being the first of the dohc four valve hondas, a lot of people collect what they had, or what they dreamed of, many people had these.

We'll have to agree to disagree on the 16V Hondas. The 750 would have been the collectible IMO - but I've seen too many of that family with broken camchains. Both the SOHC 650 and the DOHC 900 come in Hondas "piss poor camchain tensioner" period.

[Mike.Gayner]

This dealer wants to sell you a 2015 Speed Triple (ignore the listing headline, this is a 2015 model year, not yet registered) for MORE than the price of a brand new 2017 Speed Triple R (https://trademe.co.nz/1272464645), which is a significant upgrade over the old one.

I don't understand why dealers hang onto old bikes like this - discount the thing, get rid of it. No one wants a previous-generation model that's now 2 years out of date, unless at a steep discount.

https://trademe.co.nz/1020772694

[YellowDog]

This dealer wants to sell you a 2015 Speed Triple (ignore the listing headline, this is a 2015 model year, not yet registered) for MORE than the price of a brand new 2017 Speed Triple R (https://trademe.co.nz/1272464645), which is a significant upgrade over the old one.

I don't understand why dealers hang onto old bikes like this - discount the thing, get rid of it. No one wants a previous-generation model that's now 2 years out of date, unless at a steep discount.

https://trademe.co.nz/1020772694

But it's Yellow !

It's a well known fact that Yellow bikes are worth thousands more and do not ever become obsolete :lol:

[riffer]

Well, I found the one other person, other than Frosty, who thinks the XJ900 is the best motorcycle ever.

And, of course, there's the ubiquitous exhaust wrap too...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1285991998.htm

[Crasherfromwayback]

If you want to lose a shitload...and pull your willy about the fact that you got ripped off by the man himself...buy this.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1286268589.htm

And which one of you fucking homos built the exhaust on this thing? And it's *Pops*.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1284199546.htm

[jellywrestler]

If you want to lose a shitload...and pull your willy about the fact that you got ripped off by the man himself...buy this.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1286268589.htm



many harleys out there way more expensive than this and way slower, compare this to a McIntosh manx norton or one of his Bathurst Replicas and it's a bargain....

[jellywrestler]

If you want to lose a shitload...and pull your willy about the fact that you got ripped off by the man himself...buy this.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1286268589.htm



and prove it's age via engine and frame number and the regos in the over forty bracket so save about nearly five hundy a year b

[Crasherfromwayback]

many harleys out there way more expensive than this and way slower, compare this to a McIntosh manx norton or one of his Bathurst Replicas and it's a bargain....

Forget the Harleys Spider. But to compare a bike he's not yet built...to a McIntosh or a Manx? Stay of the bong cabbage mate.

[Crasherfromwayback]

and prove it's age via engine and frame number and the regos in the over forty bracket so save about nearly five hundy a year b

If you have 40 odd large to waste on a wank project...doubt cheap rego is high on your list of must haves.

[jellywrestler]

But to compare a bike he's not yet built...to a McIntosh or a Manx?

McIntosh doesn't do bikes on spec, pay up they build pretty much

[nzspokes]

If you want to lose a shitload...and pull your willy about the fact that you got ripped off by the man himself...buy this.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1286268589.htm

And which one of you fucking homos built the exhaust on this thing? And it's *Pops*.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1284199546.htm

I really like the Crosby bike. Not $44k like but its still nice.

That 1200, wtf? Its not even got the Yoshi headers some came with. Epic chicken strips as well.

[HenryDorsetCase]

If you want to lose a shitload...and pull your willy about the fact that you got ripped off by the man himself...buy this.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1286268589.htm

And which one of you fucking homos built the exhaust on this thing? And it's *Pops*.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1284199546.htm

TBH I think its competitive with what it would cost you to build that anywhere in the world. Its clearly aimed at the AC Sanctuary or one of the other Japanese places, its built by someone with an as you said legendary reputation, as a business, and its got all the bits you would want if you were doing one yourself. As someone else pointed out, CVO Harleys at $55k and up sell pretty well.

[Paul in NZ]

There must be some sort of manual for building these things and you get kicked out of the beard and real ale club if you deviate from it.

If that's what real ale does to your head I'm glad I cant drink it... bloody awful thing

[neels]

Well, I found the one other person, other than Frosty, who thinks the XJ900 is the best motorcycle ever.

And, of course, there's the ubiquitous exhaust wrap too...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1285991998.htm
I actually quite like that, other than the exhaust wrap of course, and some sort of mudguards just because it bugs me looking at a bike without any.

Don't know if I'd pay the buy now price though....

[Grumph]

I really like the Crosby bike. Not $44k like but its still nice.

Pretty sure the one pictured is the one which was at the Southern Classic festival - parked in the pits.
What doesn't show up in the pics but did in the metal is the wave discs - they stood out like dogs balls and IMO spoiled the whole thing.
Opinion was split about 50/50 like/dislike.

The owner said he'd ordered a GS1000S copy of the Yosh ones Croz rode - and was not looking forward to the bill - around $60k.

Couple of people talked to me about the actual cost of building a Z like that. It could be done considerably cheaper - but the name gets the premium price...

[jellywrestler]

Couple of people talked to me about the actual cost of building a Z like that. It could be done considerably cheaper - but the name gets the premium price...

on an hourly rate?

[HenryDorsetCase]

Couple of people talked to me about the actual cost of building a Z like that. It could be done considerably cheaper - but the name gets the premium price...

was that on the basis of them doing the work on their own bike? Because yes, you're doing it as a hobby so your time spent is invaluable, literally.

This is a business venture, it seems like, and so every input has to be accounted for in the output.

[jasonu]

Couple of people talked to me about the actual cost of building a Z like that. It could be done considerably cheaper - but the name gets the premium price...

Does Croz put them together himself?

[Autech]

So lads, what's it worth: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-1277351629.htm

I personally wouldn't pay 15k for a high mileage (ugly) old Ford with a slipping transmission no matter what public servants anus had graced its seat...

[Drew]

was that on the basis of them doing the work on their own bike? Because yes, you're doing it as a hobby so your time spent is invaluable, literally.

This is a business venture, it seems like, and so every input has to be accounted for in the output.


Still belongs here, the business model is fucken stupid if he hasn't got pre orders from overseas already.

[JimO]

So lads, what's it worth: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-1277351629.htm

I personally wouldn't pay 15k for a high mileage (ugly) old Ford with a slipping transmission no matter what public servants anus had graced its seat...
agreed.............

[Drew]

So lads, what's it worth: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-1277351629.htm

I personally wouldn't pay 15k for a high mileage (ugly) old Ford with a slipping transmission no matter what public servants anus had graced its seat...


I'd go $5-6k for that, I'd much prefer an EL LTD though.

[Voltaire]

So lads, what's it worth: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-1277351629.htm

I personally wouldn't pay 15k for a high mileage (ugly) old Ford with a slipping transmission no matter what public servants anus had graced its seat...

But you did pay for it via your taxes.

[Laava]

But you did pay for it via your taxes.

You forgot to say "vote axehole"

[HenryDorsetCase]

So lads, what's it worth: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-1277351629.htm

I personally wouldn't pay 15k for a high mileage (ugly) old Ford with a slipping transmission no matter what public servants anus had graced its seat...

U, its a Ford so it is literally worthless

[Crasherfromwayback]

on an hourly rate?

You don't get to charge an hourly rate when making bikes like that.

[F5 Dave]

But, but, the revered Jim Bludger. Oh the prestige.

Bitches dig. . . . anyhooo. .

[Dadpole]

I wonder. Would anyone pay to have the limo Jenny Shipley parked her arse on? :eek5:

[Voltaire]

I wonder. Would anyone pay to have the limo Jenny Shipley parked her arse on? :eek5:

Gerry is still using it.

[Zedder]

Gerry is still using it.


After major alterations to it.

[Autech]

But you did pay for it via your taxes.

God no, I'm not that old!


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[Voltaire]

God no, I'm not that old!


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:o....I remember them when they were new at the PSG ( Public Service Garage) early 80's
They even had some of those big black Daimlers from a Royal Visit.
Most of the guys at the Newmarket Workshops drove the same cars the Govt bought ,as spare parts were um....... subsidised.
Silly me drove a VW.

[roogazza]

:o....I remember them when they were new at the PSG ( Public Service Garage) early 80's
They even had some of those big black Daimlers from a Royal Visit.
Most of the guys at the Newmarket Workshops drove the same cars the Govt bought ,as spare parts were um....... subsidised.
Silly me drove a VW.
Some of these posts bring back a few memories. Late 1970's I drove many tours as lead entourage car which was usually an LTD or Commissioners Statesman.
Usually had the Boss at the time and one other.
Obviously never got to Ram shit out of the way,but secretly deep down was ready to display a few skills hahahaha. Great years and great fun. Those Yank secret service dudes were very serious.

[AllanB]

And which one of you fucking homos built the exhaust on this thing? And it's *Pops*.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1284199546.htm


Looks like a 'coby' car muffler welded onto a bit of exhaust tube. Heavy. Loud. Looks like shit.

[Scubbo]

did you notice the quality connection between carb and engine too? :clap:

http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/562791422.jpg

[Scubbo]

:laugh: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1287545318.htm

[bistard]

Some of these posts bring back a few memories. Late 1970's I drove many tours as lead entourage car which was usually an LTD or Commissioners Statesman.
Usually had the Boss at the time and one other.
Obviously never got to Ram shit out of the way,but secretly deep down was ready to display a few skills hahahaha. Great years and great fun. Those Yank secret service dudes were very serious.

Hey Gary, I also remember when David Lange was PM, we serviced his version of CR1 & I dropped my guts in it, put all the windows up & parked it in the sun for a few hours, never did like him!! Power to the People!!!

[pritch]

Those Yank secret service dudes were very serious.

Not so much these days. There have been a series of scandals about agents pissed or using prostitutes while on the job. There was a recent incident at the Whitehouse involving pissed Secret Service supervisors driving straight through a road block during a bomb scare.

A week or so back there was some dickhead wandering around the Whitehhouse, even rattling doors to see if he could get in. He wasn't discovered for over 15 minutes.

Trump wants to give them the arse and use his own people, although there may be other reasons for that.

The Secret Service this week asked for an additional sixty million (IIRC) in funding to cover Trumps weekly golf trips. The application was apparently declined.

[jasonu]

:laugh: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1287545318.htm

$1800 for a bike in decent nick that will go forever on a tank of gas...sounds like a good deal to me.

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1288350178.htm


why would you do that with the livery? Yanks weren't big into Vespas as war machines as far as know from watching a lot of docos on the History channel...

[Scubbo]

$1800 for a bike in decent nick that will go forever on a tank of gas...sounds like a good deal to me.

go for gold mate, needs the oil burning issue looked at sometime in your future ownership

[Mike.Gayner]

Has this hilarious one been posted?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1282101251.htm

[Mike.Gayner]

To be fair I can't tell from the shit photos exactly what I'm looking at, but this seems to be overpriced about $3k if in good condition, but judging from what I can see in the photos its actual value may be next to nothing.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1281361162.htm

[AllanB]

Has this hilarious one been posted?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1282101251.htm

Weird piece of plastic over the number plate - presumably it is supposed to bugger up speed camera photos?

[Big Dog]

Has this hilarious one been posted?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1282101251.htm
That's in such poor taste... I kind of like it.
Only 2k like it mind.
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[jasonu]

Rip off or not?????
Depends on just how fucked it is.
https://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/6058542527.html

[Black Knight]

Rip off or not?????
Depends on just how fucked it is.
https://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/6058542527.html

Paint/Decals badly faded,good luck finding replacement camshaft for this model.

[Mike.Gayner]

That's a solid price for a parts bike for someone who already has a good one.

[jasonu]

That's a solid price for a parts bike for someone who already has a good one.

That's about what I thought.
I'd hate to think what it would cost to do a proper restoration on it.

[Grumph]

That's about what I thought.
I'd hate to think what it would cost to do a proper restoration on it.

This intrigues me. What is it ? your link won't work for me.

[Mike.Gayner]

CX500 turbo for $800, with a broken camshaft (and probably otherwise in rough condition).

[Grumph]

CX500 turbo for $800, with a broken camshaft (and probably otherwise in rough condition).

Only way to break a cam in one of those is either to seize it or have the cam drive break. Either way, finding a cam is easy, it's what else is broken....

IMO no one would want it for a parts bike as all the turbos made are parked up in collections and never get run. I was shown one here in ChCh with delivery miles on it only. Still like that afaik.

[Drew]

Only way to break a cam in one of those is either to seize it or have the cam drive break. Either way, finding a cam is easy, it's what else is broken....

IMO no one would want it for a parts bike as all the turbos made are parked up in collections and never get run. I was shown one here in ChCh with delivery miles on it only. Still like that afaik.
It would be non interference motor I should think, so it shouldnt be beyond fixing...if someone were sick enough to want to.

[EJK]

What's going on here?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1290597630.htm