Optimistic sellers

[russd7]

This one is keen :rolleyes:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1352919702.htm

immaculate could be a little stretch

[pritch]

I've already got a few questions in there. Someone straight up ask if it's stolen.

Actually she has a purple Shark helmet listed as a "motorbike". Don't think I'd want to own a purple helmet, I can hear the smart arses now... :rolleyes:

[F5 Dave]

This one is keen :rolleyes:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintarace-1352919702.htm (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1352919702.htm)
Aww but he says it would be well worth the effort to restore it. That was the same model as Agostini used to race wasnt it? It wasnt?

[neels]

This one is keen :rolleyes:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1352919702.htm
Not the worst that's been on this thread, and would make a great cafe racer or bobber project.....

Obvious question would be if it's ready for a WOF, why not spend the $25 and get it one?

Definitely not immaculate, with the leaking fork seals and non original rear indicators, but if it was $1k instead of $2k I'd possibly be sick enough to buy it.

[F5 Dave]

Really? A Z200?

Never before has a tagline below a forum name rung so true

Embracing Mediocrity.

[neels]

Really? A Z200?

Never before has a tagline below a forum name rung so true

Embracing Mediocrity.
I did say sick enough, and it wouldn't be for the excitement factor...

1977 so 40yrs old so cheap rego, in reasonable nick and seemingly all there, for $1k if it had a WOF and was good to go would make a reasonable commuter to save hacking the big bike or excessively engined car to work. Would also be good for the young fella to start out on, and if it got binned nobody is going to care.

[AllanB]

Z200

My brother purchased a new one back in the day may have been a 250 as it was early 80's. Pretty sure it was about $2500 1982 or something dollars.

Reckon if it had a WOF and he started it at 1500 no reserve he would darn near get the 2k

[Crasherfromwayback]

immaculate

Fuck me with a cucumber. If you're gonna use such words..at least wash the cunting thing.

[F5 Dave]

A regular one, or one of those lesbian ones?

[Drew]

I read it to memen it runs immaculately

[T.W.R]

Aww but he says it would be well worth the effort to restore it. That was the same model as Agostini used to race wasnt it? It wasnt?

Anthony Gobert ripped that bugger around as a kid learning to ride didn't he :pinch:


Not the worst that's been on this thread, and would make a great cafe racer or bobber project.....

Obvious question would be if it's ready for a WOF, why not spend the $25 and get it one?

Definitely not immaculate, with the leaking fork seals and non original rear indicators, but if it was $1k instead of $2k I'd possibly be sick enough to buy it.

There was one that sat in a shed a couple of properties down here and no one wanted it....and apart from being dusty & dirty it was a minter by comparison...think it actually ended up being tossed at the Rakaia dump.
A mate had 2 of them as a teenager (though that was forced upon him) but he covered some kms on those bikes regularly doing chch - geraldine & chch -tekapo trips a real wee work horse...the proverbial pit-pony

[Crasherfromwayback]

A regular one, or one of those lesbian ones?

A small smooth one so it doesn't hurt too much.

Too much.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1353873695.htm

[Tazz]

That Buell blast down south made an appearance here yet?

[AllanB]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1353873695.htm

WTF - 'Over $14k spent on the restoration' and it hasn't been ridden for 5 years.

What's the point...............
:motu:

[Crasherfromwayback]

WTF - 'Over $14k spent on the restoration' and it hasn't been ridden for 5 years.

What's the point...............
:motu:

Hahahaha...I can't really comment on that, as I've barely ridden my RM400 since I built it. But it'd have to be a fucking well trick CR125 for that sort of coin. I sold said RM400 for that sort of money, and it had a lot of way more expensive shit on it than that.

[F5 Dave]

And can't he just take a fuking step back when taking at least some of the pictures?

[nzspokes]

Anybody else notice the somewhat big problem with this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/lights/auction-1355905407.htm

[F5 Dave]

Hesus!

No problems, just fill the fork up with oil to the top.

It's just staggering the way some minds work. . or rather fail to.

[Laava]

Anybody else notice the somewhat big problem with this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/lights/auction-1355905407.htm

That is fucken retarded.

[F5 Dave]

So here we go. A collection of corroded parts loosely and dangerously assembled or in many cases not assembled, along with some half arsed failed attempt to fit a supercharger to even further shorten the demise of either the poor engine or its owner. Or probably both.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1316396918.htm

I mean compare that to this. Its not original but this is the sort of thing I was talking aabout a few pages back
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1349756137.htm
This isn't selling.

[F5 Dave]

I remember riding one of these and thinking `what a revelation`. Compared to my cbx550.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1307628613.htm


But nigh 30 years on. . . for that money? nah!

[F5 Dave]

Mr FULL CAPS doesn't explain if the Bozo the Clown costume goes with this jokebike.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1288211657.htm

[Addo007]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1355931631

$3200 for this that the guy bought as a crashed bike, took bits off it that he needed for his other bike, can't get this one running, comes with a racetech shock sticker only and the best bit about it is the tyres......

[Voltaire]

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/609166880.jpg

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1356323827.htm

What.....no exhaust wrap or brown seat very old skool :lol:

[F5 Dave]

That sorta looks OK but if they put some longer shocks on they might correct the steering head angle mistake they made at the factory, at least somewhat. Currently it probably handles like its on rails. Like the 8:15 from Melling.

[AllanB]

I remember riding one of these and thinking `what a revelation`. Compared to my cbx550.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1307628613.htm


But nigh 30 years on. . . for that money? nah!

And they are bloody ugly.

[AllanB]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1355931631

$3200 for this that the guy bought as a crashed bike, took bits off it that he needed for his other bike, can't get this one running, comes with a racetech shock sticker only and the best bit about it is the tyres......


Fucking dreamer.

Hmmm - I have some Ohlins stickers in my garage - If I put them on my push bike will it be worth more.

[AllanB]

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/609166880.jpg

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1356323827.htm

What.....no exhaust wrap or brown seat very old skool :lol:

I like it.

BUT- FFS if you want to sell it don't list shit like this: WOF has just expired and I'm about to put Rego on hold - sold "as is"

Get a fresh WOF and say it will have 3 months rego on sale.

All that line implies to me is it will have problems getting a WOF after you pay $13k for it .......

[YellowDog]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1355931631

$3200 for this that the guy bought as a crashed bike, took bits off it that he needed for his other bike, can't get this one running, comes with a racetech shock sticker only and the best bit about it is the tyres......

You'd better buy it quick. He says the longer it remains unsold, the more the price will increase.

I recon we could soon see our first $1,000,000 bike on Trademe :o

[JimO]

You'd better buy it quick. He says the longer it remains unsold, the more the price will increase.

I recon we could soon see our first $1,000,000 bike on Trademe :o
a bit like that boat tail harley

[HenryDorsetCase]

a bit like that boat tail harley

and the $20k H2

[Voltaire]

$17.5K :rolleyes: Pretty sweet old girl but probably a few thou on the steep side of things

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1346044466.htm

SOLD for asking price.

HOPE YET FOR THAT HARLEY BOATAIL POS AND THAT OVERPRICED KWAKA H2, IF NOT SOLD GOING TO KEEP, REGO ON HOLD NO WOF AS IS WHERE IS, NO DREAMERS, DON'T TURN INTO FORUM, WILL NOT TAKE LESS THAN RESERVE UNTIL ITS BEEN ON A FEW YEARS.:laugh::laugh:

[AllanB]

SOLD for asking price.

WOW - wish I'd kept my first bike - a red Honda CB200. Surely I could have asked $20k.

[Laava]

Optimistic, not cos of the price, cos they would expect anyone to want it. Been styled by a french fashion designer....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1353716788.htm

[F5 Dave]

That and the Philipp Starrrkk Apriurgha 650 are the all time ugliest bikes ever.

I mean hardleys aside of course, l was talking about real motorcycles.

[Laava]

That and the Philipp Starrrkk Apriurgha 650 are the all time ugliest bikes ever.

I mean hardleys aside of course, l was talking about real motorcycles.

I thought that was a cake mixer?

[HenryDorsetCase]

I thought that was a cake mixer?

the worst lemon squeezer I have ever used was one of those Starck ones: it was too high and it jizzed all over the bench. Fine if that is the look you're going for.

[T.W.R]

SOLD for asking price.

Wasn't a really great auction though 1 bid & a push up on an auto bid...not really spectacular. The buyer is probably a air-head fanatic

[Voltaire]

Wasn't a really great auction though 1 bid & a push up on an auto bid...not really spectacular. The buyer is probably a air-head fanatic

I'm surprised he did an auction as the <s>tossers</s> potential owners who ask the dumbest questions hardly ever bid.

I only do classified ones these days as real buyers can use a phone.:baby:

[T.W.R]

I'm surprised he did an auction as the <s>tossers</s> potential owners who ask the dumbest questions hardly ever bid.

I only do classified ones these days as real buyers can use a phone.:baby:

Ha yeah window shoppers/tire kickers are annoying "empty vessels make the loudest noise" :yes:
Serious buyers don't hesitate...they make a decision & do it

[Crasherfromwayback]

Bargin. Not.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1356252992.htm

[Honest Andy]

Bargin. Not.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1356252992.htm

Can you call any old shit "classic" these days...?

Edit: just looked up the price of brand new equivalent CB125E: $2990 ! Why would you put a new motor on that old CG? Just take it to the cold kiwi and chuck it on the fire :2thumbsup

[F5 Dave]

Doesn't mention the LVV certificate for an engine swap over 15% bigger. Must have forgotten to mention that.

[Grumph]

Doesn't mention the LVV certificate for an engine swap over 15% bigger. Must have forgotten to mention that.

While I agree that repowering a POS CG125 is a waste of money, I thought it was 15% more power....I'm sure if I'm wrong someone will correct me.
Anyway, I'd be prepared to stand up and argue that a 200 Lifan doesn't make 15% more HP than a CG125...

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131885751380

OOhhhhh errrrr Missus.


Weren't these the Italian armaments industry's answer to the hand grenade? this sort of self propelled, if only briefly?

[pritch]

OOhhhhh errrrr Missus.


That Bimota is sooo much better looking than the other one. Still, $33,300 plus shipping plus GST plus plus, I don't think it even makes the Lotto win category.

[Voltaire]

That Bimota is sooo much better looking than the other one. Still, $33,300 plus shipping plus GST plus plus, I don't think it even makes the Lotto win category.

Do they do a Lifan powered one for the NZ market?:rolleyes:

[Drew]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131885751380

OOhhhhh errrrr Missus.


Weren't these the Italian armaments industry's answer to the hand grenade? this sort of self propelled, if only briefly?
I've never heard they blew up a lot, but they Mibbee do. They are choked to death by the pipes and injection to meet emissions laws.

We live in one of few countries that are allowed to give the pipes the arse and flash the ECU. I'm led to believe they go like a scalded cat once that's done.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I've never heard they blew up a lot, but they Mibbee do. They are choked to death by the pipes and injection to meet emissions laws.

We live in one of few countries that are allowed to give the pipes the arse and flash the ECU. I'm led to believe they go like a scalded cat once that's done.

The big issue is that they came with a proprietary EFI system which didnt work either at all or reliably. Apparently if you want to actually use it you convert it to carbs and put Jolly Moto pipes on them and they go fairly well.

[Grumph]

The big issue is that they came with a proprietary EFI system which didnt work either at all or reliably. Apparently if you want to actually use it you convert it to carbs and put Jolly Moto pipes on them and they go fairly well.

There's more engine work than that needed - the crank seals are crap apparently.

I'll introduce you to a chch collector who has one and the two of you can discuss it to your heart's content...

[Drew]

There's more engine work than that needed - the crank seals are crap apparently.

I'll introduce you to a chch collector who has one and the two of you can discuss it to your heart's content...
I think I've met him. Little weird dude with loads of Italian shit?

[Owl]

While I agree that repowering a POS CG125 is a waste of money, I thought it was 15% more power....I'm sure if I'm wrong someone will correct me.
Anyway, I'd be prepared to stand up and argue that a 200 Lifan doesn't make 15% more HP than a CG125...

Apparently 16hp vs 11hp, so 45% more power.:laugh:

[Grumph]

I think I've met him. Little weird dude with loads of Italian shit?

About as big, hairy and old as me...But loads of Italian shit, yes.


Apparently 16hp vs 11hp, so 45% more power.:laugh:

Mongol horses....short legs.

[AllanB]

Bargin. Not.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1356252992.htm

He fucked it with the Lifian engine replacement. I reckon he could have fetched up to $2k with the original 'tired' Honda engine.

Seriously that bike takes me way back to a CG110 a guy had at a school holiday market gardening job I had when young. I remember fatting along fast down between a row of carrots. Memories like that make guys my age add a bike they don't need or will ride much to their mortgage .....

[AllanB]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131885751380

OOhhhhh errrrr Missus.


Weren't these the Italian armaments industry's answer to the hand grenade? this sort of self propelled, if only briefly?

Step right-the-F-away from the computer. NO. It's shit.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I think I've met him. Little weird dude with loads of Italian shit?

That might be me you're thinking of, though I dont have loads of italian shit

[AllanB]

That might be me you're thinking of, though I dont have loads of italian shit

Eat more spaghetti ?

[F5 Dave]

Step right-the-F-away from the computer. NO. It's shit.
Fuck I'd love one.
Might have to shoehorn a bigbore RZ engine into it of course.


I need a lifestyle sponsor.

[husaberg]

There's more engine work than that needed - the crank seals are crap apparently.

I'll introduce you to a chch collector who has one and the two of you can discuss it to your heart's content...

Yes from what i understand quality conrol on the cranks is not so good either ,they need new cases for fit new larger decent seals as there is not enough room in the original cases.
Also plus quite a few castings were porous anyway.
The injectors were on the production bikes were wrong as ferarri could supply the original ones used on the prototypes in volume needed for production.
The ECU mapping was an issue more because the maps were not consistant due to the leaking cases providing fueling that was different from bike to bike, even from day to day.

[PistonBlown]

Bargin. Not.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1356252992.htm

What I learnt to ride on but I have no attack of nostalgia on seeing one again. About its only redeeming feature at the time was that I could go faster than my mate on his C90 - don't think that's a reason to call it a 'classic'

[jasonu]

He fucked it with the Lifian engine replacement. I reckon he could have fetched up to $2k with the original 'tired' Honda engine.

Seriously that bike takes me way back to a CG110 a guy had at a school holiday market gardening job I had when young. I remember fatting along fast down between a row of carrots. Memories like that make guys my age add a bike they don't need or will ride much to their mortgage .....

You might like this one.
https://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/6193370600.html

That's a lot of cash for a bit of 115km/h nostalgia.

[T.W.R]

This one's going to be interesting :whistle:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1358661861.htm

[AllanB]

This one's going to be interesting :whistle:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1358661861.htm


I like the marketing he is doing. WOF, rego and more photos to come .... wetting ones interest.

[F5 Dave]

Can we ask for less photos?

[YellowDog]

This one's going to be interesting :whistle:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1358661861.htm

Not exactly over generous with the rego, which sort of sets the scene for the value for money, that you can expect.

So far, he wants 5k for a 36 year old speedo :laugh:

[T.W.R]

Not exactly over generous with the rego, which sort of sets the scene for the value for money, that you can expect.

So far, he wants 5k for a 36 year old speedo :laugh:

it should be a bit of a laugh.....it's the C model too which is the supposed custom model, the ones that look like they've already had a head-on before they left the factory ;)

[F5 Dave]

I've actually ridden one. . . Well bump started it for a mate as regulator was knackered. It was the worst handling bike I think I've ridden. Though the ST1300 gets a dishonorable mention.

Value? Hard to say. Well, hard to admit to owning one. How about "please take this away and never return "?

[EJK]

Copypasta answers... awesome! Very trustworthy!

[Crasherfromwayback]

What about this fucking Peanut? Puts the price at $1000.00 in the header, then later says he wants $3995.00 for it. Eat. A. Dick.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1359054416.htm

And these cunts.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Yamaha-Other-/252994038502?hash=item3ae79eaae6:g:VLEAAOSw5cNYFpT q&vxp=mtr

[F5 Dave]

Copypasta answers... awesome! Very trustworthy!
Hugh.Jarse. that's pretty immature right there. So why can't I stop sniggering?

[neels]

What about this fucking Peanut? Puts the price at $1000.00 in the header, then later says he wants $3995.00 for it. Eat. A. Dick.
Is there a difference in listing cost if the price is lower?

Anyway, Eat. A. Dick is correct, if it has no problem getting a WOF go and get one for the fucking thing. Unless you think it's not going to pass of course.....

[Tazz]

I'm guilty of doing similar listings in order to motivate myself to sell something I don't really want too/am not motivated to put effort into :shutup:

[Tazz]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1349952829.htm

[OddDuck]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1349952829.htm

Ohh boy. Isn't this the bike that Harley made Eric Buell make and market, with strict rules about capacity and engine, and he hated the resulting POS so much that he offered crushed, cubed Blasts for coffee tables?

[Crasherfromwayback]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1349952829.htm

Oh dear. No wonder he put them in the crusher.

[Tazz]

Ohh boy. Isn't this the bike that Harley made Eric Buell make and market, with strict rules about capacity and engine, and he hated the resulting POS so much that he offered crushed, cubed Blasts for coffee tables?

He also signed them.

The concept behind the Blast wasn't terrible to be fair. The alleged restrictions and execution were though imo.

[EJK]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1349952829.htm

<img src="http://i.imgur.com/KWisDmm.gif" />

[Black Knight]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-1340836925.htm

Not a bike,but geez-and I do like them.

[Grumph]

Not a bike,but geez-and I do like them.

Bloody hell - no wonder you never see them raced now....

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-1340836925.htm

Not a bike,but geez-and I do like them.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/porsche/auction-1351429231.htm


hubba hubba

[HenryDorsetCase]

He also signed them.

The concept behind the Blast wasn't terrible to be fair. The alleged restrictions and execution were though imo.

Why yes, yes indeed.

[EJK]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/porsche/auction-1351429231.htm


hubba hubba

That's actually not too bad considering the condition. But then to most people it'll just be another beetle.

Oh I found this...

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/porsche/911t/1964861.html

[HenryDorsetCase]

That's actually not too bad considering the condition. But then to most people it'll just be another beetle.

Oh I found this...

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/porsche/911t/1964861.html



I finally cracked: the overpriced H2

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1359692505&permanent=0


I have asked this question

Can you please settle a bet? When was the first time this was advertised. I believe it has been on tardme for more than three years at this price, but it might be less than that. Can you please advise? Clearly you have no intention of ever selling it

[neels]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/porsche/auction-1351429231.htm


hubba hubba
Holy crap, I guess the bloke at work who bought a similar one for around $30k did OK then.....

[neels]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-1340836925.htm

Not a bike,but geez-and I do like them.

I remember drooling over Lotus Cortinas when I was a lad bashing about in and crashing Mk1's, back then they went for around $30k.

Obviously people have continued drooling to get up to prices like that...

[Voltaire]

I remember drooling over Lotus Cortinas when I was a lad bashing about in and crashing Mk1's, back then they went for around $30k.

Obviously people have continued drooling to get up to prices like that...

Owners are probably changing vehicles now....dribble has replaced drool.

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/609456766.jpg

[F5 Dave]

Ahh back to bikes;

You should have asked if Sam Morgan left the H2 in the original Tardme site coding.

It did drop off for a month a fair while back but got relisted.

Maybe he uses it as a cheap way of advertising his phone no?
Yeah baby just search H2 on Tardy and yewl find me.

[kazadi]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1358341592.htm

[Drew]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1358341592.htm
Seems that they are for sale now that he's ridden one and fucked it a bit more.

Is it wrong that I want them anyway?

[F5 Dave]

Morleys having a clear out it seems.

[Laava]

So, just for some perspective, some people are a bit more realistic about their sale chances...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1359838838.htm

[F5 Dave]

10 years old and less than 1000 k. Clearest way to put the born again off motorcycling then. Shit this is worse than I remember from the 70s. In the shed it goes.

[AllanB]

So, just for some perspective, some people are a bit more realistic about their sale chances...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1359838838.htm

Mid life crisis that did not pan out as he predicted .........


Good buying.

[EJK]

So, just for some perspective, some people are a bit more realistic about their sale chances...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1359838838.htm

I'd rather buy a McDonald's big mac combo.

[Drew]

10 years old and less than 1000 k. Clearest way to put the born again off motorcycling then. Shit this is worse than I remember from the 70s. In the shed it goes.
I think it's a typo, since he's had to replace the tyres. At least I read it that way, can't imagine why he'd comment on the tyres otherwise.

[F5 Dave]

Cracked after ten years

Dunno, still overpriced for two 1985 GSXR750s worth of cash.

[OddDuck]

10 years old and less than 1000 k. Clearest way to put the born again off motorcycling then. Shit this is worse than I remember from the 70s. In the shed it goes.

It's probably the godawful handlebars. Change them for something plain and practical and it'd hugely improve* the bike and therefore bump up the mileage per year.

* well, it's still a Harley, some people love them but it may not be to sir's taste.

[Voltaire]

If they looked like this I'd have one, my back and wrists less so but...:crybaby:

Needs spoked wheels.

Sort of Harley meets Ducati :msn-wink:, like that would ever happnen:rolleyes:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nlgEYRBKeUs/VT3l60oORMI/AAAAAAAAkio/Ibm5R7NlPmc/s1600/roughcrafts-caferacer-48sportster-1.jpg

[swarfie]

And ditch the car tyres :tugger:

[T.W.R]

10 years old and less than 1000 k. Clearest way to put the born again off motorcycling then. Shit this is worse than I remember from the 70s. In the shed it goes.


It's probably the godawful handlebars. Change them for something plain and practical and it'd hugely improve* the bike and therefore bump up the mileage per year.

* well, it's still a Harley, some people love them but it may not be to sir's taste.

I know where there's a 2005 Dyna parked up in a shed after a 1st ride home from Dunedin to the Ashburton area :msn-wink: dairy farmer did the really really want must have trip, ordered the bike waited a couple of months for it to arrive at McIver & Veitch got a whole lot of S&S parts fitted went & picked it up, rode it home and didn't like it so it got shoved in the shed behind some tractors :rolleyes:




If they looked like this I'd have one, my back and wrists less so but...:crybaby:

Needs spoked wheels.

Sort of Harley meets Ducati :msn-wink:, like that would ever happnen:rolleyes:

Hints of XLCR in it's looks
spoked wheels & tires :msn-wink: those ones look like they've been sourced through a army surplus store & off a old WLA

[T.W.R]

Here's a beaut :laugh: $3250 buy-now....wonder if that's for the cost of silicone used, even the tires have had a blast :rolleyes:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1360167981.htm

[pritch]

Here's a beaut :laugh: $3250 buy-now....wonder if that's for the cost of silicone used, even the tires have had a blast :rolleyes:



How exciting, it's local. Think I might be able to restrain myself though.

[F5 Dave]

See? That Hardley attempt actually looks to have some purpose. A reasonable steering head angle and once reasonable tyres fitted would likely handle ok, if a little bendy Forks etc. If it were cheap enough you could throw out the ditch pump and source, say, a Firestorm engine and end up with something quite fun.


Of course a $4000 Firestorm would be a better basis to start from. Just sayn.

Fun fact: my middle name is actually Harley.

[old slider]

If they looked like this I'd have one, my back and wrists less so but...:crybaby:

Needs spoked wheels.

Sort of Harley meets Ducati :msn-wink:, like that would ever happnen:rolleyes:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nlgEYRBKeUs/VT3l60oORMI/AAAAAAAAkio/Ibm5R7NlPmc/s1600/roughcrafts-caferacer-48sportster-1.jpg



lol, didn't it happen? Harley now own Ducati? been waiting for some to say that sounds like a nightmare for 24/7 roadside assistance. lol

[pritch]

Harley now own Ducati? been waiting for some to say that sounds like a nightmare for 24/7 roadside assistance. lol

I remember a road test I read in an Australian magazine years ago. It started out like, "I'm standing at the petrol station wondering why the Ducati won't start. That's OK though I'm used to this, I just road tested a Buell."

That used to play on my mind when I had the Duc, but to be fair the only 24/7 call I had to make was my own fault. :brick:

[OddDuck]

If they looked like this I'd have one, my back and wrists less so but...:crybaby:

Needs spoked wheels.

Sort of Harley meets Ducati :msn-wink:, like that would ever happnen:rolleyes:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nlgEYRBKeUs/VT3l60oORMI/AAAAAAAAkio/Ibm5R7NlPmc/s1600/roughcrafts-caferacer-48sportster-1.jpg

I like it (a lot) but I'd make a couple of changes. Tyres, as has been said, but also fit huggers front and rear, and either guard up the belt or change it over for chain and sprockets. The final drive might look really pretty but that's one decent chunk of gravel away from being a long walk home.

[Voltaire]

This one probably falls under pessimistic seller....
Asking price of $2950.00 .....barely get a CB 100 for that these days :lol:
The 4 into 1 would need to be binned and thousands spent on a 4 into 4.
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/611613269.jpg
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1360744820.htm

[HenryDorsetCase]

This one probably falls under pessimistic seller....
Asking price of $2950.00 .....barely get a CB 100 for that these days :lol:
The 4 into 1 would need to be binned and thousands spent on a 4 into 4.
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/611613269.jpg
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1360744820.htm

I am tempted by that because it is like the tatty one I had in the 80's when it was what I could afford.

[AllanB]

This one probably falls under pessimistic seller....
Asking price of $2950.00 .....barely get a CB 100 for that these days :lol:
The 4 into 1 would need to be binned and thousands spent on a 4 into 4.



Nah - the 4-1 just needs the baffle pulled out. Bikes were loud back in the day. Fire up a original CB750 with stock pipes and the bike was very audible. Unlike any modern Honda.:(

[sidecar bob]

This one probably falls under pessimistic seller....
Asking price of $2950.00 .....barely get a CB 100 for that these days :lol:
The 4 into 1 would need to be binned and thousands spent on a 4 into 4.
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/611613269.jpg
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1360744820.htm

I just paid $4950 for virtually the identical bike that was on TM a few weeks ago. I felt I got a good deal then & still do.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I am tempted by that because it is like the tatty one I had in the 80's when it was what I could afford.

Sold and I'm hardly surprised. If I hadn't just brought a tank for my SR250 build, I'd have brought it myself. Well under sold.

[Mike.Gayner]

That's a fantastic price, he must have had people banging his door down to get that thing.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I just paid $4950 for virtually the identical bike that was on TM a few weeks ago. I felt I got a good deal then & still do.

yeah I tried to buy it at full asking but it was sold. The one day in the year where I didnt start my day with a trawl of tardme C & V. Fucking work can get fucked.

[Crasherfromwayback]

The one day in the year where I didnt start my day with a trawl of tardme C & V. Fucking work can get fucked.

NEVER fail to check your daily watch lists mate! It's how I found my SR500 works bike, and this SR250 tank for my lil Brother build...rare as rocking horse shit.


331533

[HenryDorsetCase]

NEVER fail to check your daily watch lists mate! It's how I found my SR500 works bike, and this SR250 tank for my lil Brother build...rare as rocking horse shit.


331533


Yep. Ah well it wasnt meant to be. I do have a Harley Street 500 in my garage at present. Not mine I am storing it for a third party but I have taken it for a strop. Way more capable motorcycle than my SR400.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I do have a Harley Street 500 in my garage at present. Not mine I am storing it for a third party but I have taken it for a strop. Way more capable motorcycle than my SR400.

They go better than you'd think. Just a pity about some of the build qual and their choice of certain nuts and bolts.

[Laava]

They go better than you'd think. Just a pity about some of the build qual and their choice of certain nuts and bolts.

Metric?......

[jellywrestler]

They go better than you'd think. Just a pity about some of the build qual and their choice of certain nuts and bolts.

and the honda Z50 monkey bike handlebars...

[Crasherfromwayback]

Metric?......

Nah...V-Rods have always been metric. Just the size and qual of some of them is tragic.



and the honda Z50 monkey bike handlebars...

Hahaha...yep, they're a bit queer.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'd rather eat catshit with a knitting needle than be seen on one of these ugly heaps of shit! Even if you paid ME the asking price, I wouldn't want it.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1298895265

[T.W.R]

I'd rather eat catshit with a knitting needle than be seen on one of these ugly heaps of shit! Even if you paid ME the asking price, I wouldn't want it.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1298895265

:lol: That's XKnuts's bike or one of two he has :msn-wink:

[Crasherfromwayback]

:lol: That's XKnuts's bike or one of two he has :msn-wink:

What a sick cunt.

[T.W.R]

What a sick cunt.

He was ripping it around at the 2016 March Hare proud as punch about it...plenty of peeps were eyeballing it wondering what the fuck it was :laugh:
It keeps his Victory 8ball & something else company

[Crasherfromwayback]

He was ripping it around at the 2016 March Hare proud as punch about it...plenty of peeps were eyeballing it wondering what the fuck it was :laugh:
It keeps his Victory 8ball & something else company

A real sick cunt then!

[F5 Dave]

Gaud that's almost as ugly and as piece of crap as a Hardley is. Fukin set it on fire:sick:

Because they are total a

{Drunkin rant}

[nzspokes]

I'd rather eat catshit with a knitting needle than be seen on one of these ugly heaps of shit! Even if you paid ME the asking price, I wouldn't want it.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1298895265

Looks like its run into something.

[Laava]

This has been listed now for at least 5 years...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1361323844.htm

[AllanB]

This has been listed now for at least 5 years...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1361323844.htm

That's because they want more today than it was in 2006. And it was NOT special then ......:wacko:

[Black Knight]

I wonder who his copywriter and photographer is.

[jellywrestler]

Dodgy Dealer saying a modified bike is still lams approved
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1354037429&open_homes=&region=&district=

[T.W.R]

Yikes 19 bids currently @ $26.5k and not within 15% of reserve :eek:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1360323916.htm

What makes it worse is it's not 100% original either :pinch:

[babysteps]

Pipe Wrap included.......http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1359477896.htm

[pritch]

Pipe Wrap included.......http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1359477896.htm

Words fail me. Ten grand for that. What are these fuckwits smoking?

[Dadpole]

Words fail me. Ten grand for that. What are these fuckwits smoking?

I love the "Low km but originally 49000 km"

I must remember that... " I am in my early twentys but originally 40" :lol:

[Voltaire]

Yikes 19 bids currently @ $26.5k and not within 15% of reserve :eek:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1360323916.htm

What makes it worse is it's not 100% original either :pinch:

That nice Ducati badge means its a Japanese Import.

From previous Ducati Jap import experience it means its sat around for years and years probably still had the original oil and

belts until it arrived here.

[T.W.R]

That nice Ducati badge means its a Japanese Import.

From previous Ducati Jap import experience it means its sat around for years and years probably still had the original oil and

belts until it arrived here.

yeah he gets all his bikes ex japan :yes:

But Laguna seca model F1s came with the same wheels & brakes as the 750 Paso only the Montjuich has the 2 piece Marvics fitted (1987 was the change point) and the indicators are wrong as well...they didn't have button indicators either.

Just a bit of adage too:
There are 5 models of the F1....the original F1, the Montjuich, the Laguna Seca, a short run version of the Laguna seca with pillion seat, & the ultra rare Santa Monica (which was red & white) :msn-wink:
The Montjuich is the hot-rod of the bunch being the highest spec engine & alloy tank & the 2 piece marvics. Only the Santa Monica saw the return of the Marvics & brakes taken off the 851

[riffer]

So... it's actually a pretty ordinary bike then? :mellow:

[T.W.R]

So... it's actually a pretty ordinary bike then? :mellow:

That one the only thing that makes it special is the autograph across the tank which is as per spec of the 200 built in 87-88 as that's when Marco lucchinelli was caught up in his drug scandal...those 200 were nick-named the "Lucky Replica";apart from that they're the heavy slugs of the bunch

[AllanB]

On the NZ Ducati forum someone in NZ is selling the bike Jason Statham rode in the expendables movie. I'm unsure of the exact model but the $85k asking price is OK everyone tells me when I was WTF!

But then I have no idea what genuinely is collectible in the current market. 105.7th HD Anniversary special anyone? Steve McQueen Bonneville (repainted standard bike ..... nothing special). Anniversary GSXR1000 (few years back - again nothing special other than colour and some badges and the GSXR was not even top dog then).

Should have kept my CB200, Z440, Z750 .........

[Drew]

On the NZ Ducati forum someone in NZ is selling the bike Jason Statham rode in the expendables movie. I'm unsure of the exact model but the $85k asking price is OK everyone tells me when I was WTF!

But then I have no idea what genuinely is collectible in the current market. 105.7th HD Anniversary special anyone? Steve McQueen Bonneville (repainted standard bike ..... nothing special). Anniversary GSXR1000 (few years back - again nothing special other than colour and some badges and the GSXR was not even top dog then).

Should have kept my CB200, Z440, Z750 .........

Statham rode a desmocedici in the expendables movie. Only one I've ever seen with a back seat.

[AllanB]

Statham rode a desmocedici in the expendables movie. Only one I've ever seen with a back seat.

Special, special edition then. Value? Hmm all relative I suppose - I rather have a $85k Ducati than a $85k OCC Chopper :laugh::laugh:

[sidecar bob]

Statham rode a desmocedici in the expendables movie. Only one I've ever seen with a back seat.

A guy I know in Te Puke owns it. Races a TZ750 in post classic.

[OddDuck]

Yikes 19 bids currently @ $26.5k and not within 15% of reserve :eek:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1360323916.htm

What makes it worse is it's not 100% original either :pinch:

Or a prospective bidder could get a 900ss for 1/6th the money and actually ride the thing.

[T.W.R]

Or a prospective bidder could get a 900ss for 1/6th the money and actually ride the thing.

:yes:
Though it'd a pretty sweet ride if you lived somewhere with some nice tight roads to play on ;)

[Drew]

A guy I know in Te Puke owns it. Races a TZ750 in post classic.

Does it have the rear seat? I'm not sure it was actually functional, I noticed it in one of the three scenes you sre the bike, but the chick on the back is still sitting forward and off it. I guessed that meant they hadn't changed the exhaust at all.

[jasonu]

Words fail me. Ten grand for that. What are these fuckwits smoking?

If someone actually buys it them they are the fuckwit!!!

[Voltaire]

If someone actually buys it them they are the fuckwit!!!

Don prefers to ride the Euro Models

https://pics.onsizzle.com/fuck-wit-of-the-year-donald-trump-has-tiny-hands-8511626.png

[HenryDorsetCase]

That TIME cover didnt really need to be butchered that way. It was a very very subtle but effective commentary on him as president already, before the "fuckwit of the year" graffiti.

I'll see if I can find the link. I do realise Kiwibiker doesnt really do subtle.

http://forward.com/culture/356537/why-times-trump-cover-is-a-subversive-work-of-political-art/



How about that local sports team?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Fuck off...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1364041178.htm

Now this...is at least very cool. Who doesn't like a purple Norton!?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1362206057.htm

[T.W.R]

Wonder who did the valuation on the 741 :laugh:

[jellywrestler]

Wonder who did the valuation on the 741 :laugh:

same clown who took the splendid marketing photos

[T.W.R]

same clown who took the splendid marketing photos

Suitable trader name he has :rolleyes:
Though 48yrs as a farmbike is testament to the poor old bugger.....bet it's had the typical farmer treatment too :msn-wink:

[T.W.R]

the Norton though looks suspiciously like one I had dealings with many years ago before it got a refurbishment :yes:

[jellywrestler]

Fuck off...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1364041178.htm

Now this...is at least very cool. Who doesn't like a purple Norton!?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1362206057.htm

actually pete i'd say the indian is $5 over what it would probably sell for and the norton more than $5k over?
at the end of the day army indians are a cult bike in nz and finding a low owner one that's complete enough to restore is hard, it may not be this years price and not cup of tea at all though....

[Crasherfromwayback]

actually pete i'd say the indian is $5 over what it would probably sell for and the norton more than $5k over?
at the end of the day army indians are a cult bike in nz and finding a low owner one that's complete enough to restore is hard, it may not be this years price and not cup of tea at all though....

I hear ya mate. But I'm all for purple FTW!!!

[Dadpole]

Repower your bobber project with this... http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/complete-engines/auction-1359266472.htm

[Crasherfromwayback]

Repower your bobber project with this... ]

Well hey, the pistons go up and down! You learn something every day.

[Voltaire]

the Norton though looks suspiciously like one I had dealings with many years ago before it got a refurbishment :yes:


Ah old Circusbabe, asks lots of questions and never bids...


Hi - could you please confirm if this is a Commando S with correct and matching numbers Thanks circusbabe (349 349 positive feedback) 6:55 pm, Mon 3 Jul

I'll be flogging a 72 Combat Roadster soon, might have to give it a rattle can coat of Purple.

[Voltaire]

actually pete i'd say the indian is $5 over what it would probably sell for and the norton more than $5k over?
at the end of the day army indians are a cult bike in nz and finding a low owner one that's complete enough to restore is hard, it may not be this years price and not cup of tea at all though....

Norton depends on whether you want to ride it or take it to shows, as a rider I'd want a Roadster or Interstate with a disc.

Agree probably about 5K too much, but it is pretty.

I like the Indian, not enough to actually own but they are cool.

[T.W.R]

Ah old Circusbabe, asks lots of questions and never bids...

I'll be flogging a 72 Combat Roadster soon, might have to give it a rattle can coat of Purple.

If it is the same bike as my mate's brother had it is a genuine 750s but was a horribly unreliable damn thing. The pic I put up was it's 1st run out of ChCh after he got it and the first thing we made him do was ditch the silly bloody bars it had fitted, he was a big lad 6'6" so when riding it looked like a gorilla on a tonka toy begging for mercy. It broke down at Little River one time and was towed back to town using a leather belt tied around the grab rail of one bike whilst he held onto the loose end

[AllanB]

Put some CRC on it.

[Taxythingy]

Put some CRC on it.

Wot, the leather?

[F5 Dave]

Ever ridden one of these? They are slow.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1349445124.htm


Vs one of the gsxrs, naaahhh!

[F5 Dave]

Ahh, not even trying.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1357407922.htm

[F5 Dave]

This has been up for years and years.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1362352138.htm
Who does he thinks is going to buy it? It's a mini bike. Too small for an adult. Waaay too expensive for a kids hack. Waaay too old for a serious kids racer and it never was a racer. Fail. 3hundy and it will live another life making a kid happy until they want a real bike.

[F5 Dave]

I call the manufacturer on this one.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1359330401.htm

[Honest Andy]

This has been up for years and years.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1362352138.htm
Who does he thinks is going to buy it? It's a mini bike. Too small for an adult. Waaay too expensive for a kids hack. Waaay too old for a serious kids racer and it never was a racer. Fail. 3hundy and it will live another life making a kid happy until they want a real bike.

that's a bit unfair, he's used genuine Suzuki nuts and bolts...!

[F5 Dave]

They have the big Gothic S on them and are pretty cool.

[jasonu]

Ever ridden one of these? They are slow.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1349445124.htm


!

Hardly a surprise mate.

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1365170106.htm

WTF am I missing? These are brand new 10995 plus ORC so a second hand one is $11k?

[YellowDog]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1365170106.htm

WTF am I missing? These are brand new 10995 plus ORC so a second hand one is $11k?

It says "Get in quick!" before you realise you are paying too much :lol:

[OddDuck]

Hmm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1361680694.htm

For once I find myself wanting more capital letters in a trademe description.

To be fair, for once it does come with all the original bits, frame hasn't been hacked etc so it could be converted back again.

[OddDuck]

Yikes 19 bids currently @ $26.5k and not within 15% of reserve :eek:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1360323916.htm

What makes it worse is it's not 100% original either :pinch:

OK, seller wasn't optimistic at all. It's selling, current bid $35K.

[F5 Dave]

Seems a waste of an AG tank all things considered.


These people never ever seem to keep these monstrosities they, well I won't say build. . loosely assemble.

[T.W.R]

OK, seller wasn't optimistic at all. It's selling, current bid $35K.

I saw that yesterday :shutup: fools and their money are easily separated :weird: it'll become some lounge ornament or the likes.
Some mug will come down with the fate of most who get a duke and think their special....:facepalm: if it is going to be ridden wait till they go looking for tires :msn-wink:
If it was a 78 900ss or similar then maybe the price it's currently at would be realistic but for one of the rubber band brigade nah :facepalm:

[T.W.R]

Here's a good one :facepalm: already getting a few pokes about the price

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1365797072.htm

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1365564976&permanent=0


FFS

[Voltaire]

I saw that yesterday :shutup: fools and their money are easily separated :weird: it'll become some lounge ornament or the likes.
Some mug will come down with the fate of most who get a duke and think their special....:facepalm: if it is going to be ridden wait till they go looking for tires :msn-wink:
If it was a 78 900ss or similar then maybe the price it's currently at would be realistic but for one of the rubber band brigade nah :facepalm:

Probably relative to how much money said 'fool' has.
Carbon Garage has a 900ss for only 27K.
http://www.carbon-garage.com/ic/662899030/39380.jpg
I'd have one any day over any modern Ducati if nothing else just to look at.
Back in the 80's when I lived in Sydney they were just another bike really, used to see lots of them at rallies, amazing the laws of supply and demand, a set of rose tinted glasses and cashed up Baby Boomers.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Here's a good one :facepalm: already getting a few pokes about the price

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1365797072.htm

Nah, I know Andrew. He's simply waiting till summer now I think. He's pretty reasonable.

[Grumph]

FFS

Were you bidding thinking it was a 750 ?
If you get it at that you'll have to keep it....

[T.W.R]

Probably relative to how much money said 'fool' has.
Carbon Garage has a 900ss for only 27K.
I'd have one any day over any modern Ducati if nothing else just to look at.
Back in the 80's when I lived in Sydney they were just another bike really, used to see lots of them at rallies, amazing the laws of supply and demand, a set of rose tinted glasses and cashed up Baby Boomers.

Yeah I'd have that any day of the week over the F1 :msn-wink:

I've got a photo taken at a rally in the early 80s of a green frame 750ss all roughed up looking like it'd been to hell & back...imagine trying to find one of them these days for sale let alone being ridden around like a daily hack bike :eek:

[Voltaire]

Were you bidding thinking it was a 750 ?
If you get it at that you'll have to keep it....

Its not met reserve yet....keep bidding you know you want it :innocent:

[T.W.R]

Nah, I know Andrew. He's simply waiting till summer now I think. He's pretty reasonable.

testing the water huh? a couple of the Q&As have had a dig at the price :rolleyes: still be a fun wee bike if you lived in the right place and still well capable of showing a clean set of heels to more modern toys

[HenryDorsetCase]

Were you bidding thinking it was a 750 ?
If you get it at that you'll have to keep it....

No -its fairly clearly a tree fiddy. He just wants 750 money for it it looks like.

OK, he bought some pipes and put them on it but........

[Crasherfromwayback]

testing the water huh? a couple of the Q&As have had a dig at the price :rolleyes: still be a fun wee bike if you lived in the right place and still well capable of showing a clean set of heels to more modern toys

I think he had it listed at around $4500.00, but maybe wants to keep his free relists until summer? Have raced 250's a fair bit, I'd still love a good one to this day. Have to be a green one though. Pity they all shat themselves.

[T.W.R]

I think he had it listed at around $4500.00, but maybe wants to keep his free relists until summer? Have raced 250's a fair bit, I'd still love a good one to this day. Have to be a green one though. Pity they all shat themselves.

Yeah that sort of price sounds better considering the kms it has but can understand the methodology of the pricing :msn-wink:
I'd rather have what you raced too....shame the majority of them did get raced though...knew where there was one a few years back with a handgrenaded motor but the guy moved so god knows where the bike is now

[OddDuck]

Here's a good one :facepalm: already getting a few pokes about the price

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1365797072.htm

Eh?? Full ad on Trademe but he's not selling it until summer... OK, maybe I'm missing something here, maybe he's trying to build critical mass and get a full blown bidding war going several months down the track when he finally does go live... but still WTF?

[T.W.R]

Eh?? Full ad on Trademe but he's not selling it until summer... OK, maybe I'm missing something here, maybe he's trying to build critical mass and get a full blown bidding war going several months down the track when he finally does go live... but still WTF?

Crasher hit the nail on the head...avoiding relisting fees :yes:

[OddDuck]

Crasher hit the nail on the head...avoiding relisting fees :yes:

Of course, it's always something simple.

[Drew]

Here's a good one :facepalm: already getting a few pokes about the price

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1365797072.htmThat's a fair example, I think he's not actually after that money.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1365564976&permanent=0


FFSI will pay $4k for that tomorrow.

[T.W.R]

That's a fair example, I think he's not actually after that money.

A bit late to the party :msn-wink: we've already resolved what's going on with the extravagant price :niceone:

[HenryDorsetCase]

That's a fair example, I think he's not actually after that money.

I will pay $4k for that tomorrow.

As would I. The point is that the tinware is damaged, and it is not within 15% of reserve at $4k. Implication is that the reserve is north of $4500. Which is 750 money.

[Jonathan]

"Oops, there was a slip up!

This listing was withdrawn by the administrator"

I guess the admin were tipped off to the misuse of the service...

[Drew]

As would I. The point is that the tinware is damaged, and it is not within 15% of reserve at $4k. Implication is that the reserve is north of $4500. Which is 750 money.
I'll pay $4500 tomorrow in all.

But I want to ride it. In all it's I'll handling, poor performance glory. I reckon it's $5k All day long.

[jasonu]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1365564976&permanent=0


FFS

I think it is a good listing and well worth the current bid.

[JimO]

every 350/4 i remember from my youth had a 4 into 1 sounded orsum, there must have been hundreds of factory pipes binned

[pritch]

every 350/4 i remember from my youth had a 4 into 1 sounded orsum, there must have been hundreds of factory pipes binned

If the 350 pipes were like the 500 pipes, and I'd assume they were, they rusted out in record tme which is why all the four into ones. It wasn't fashion it was necessity. The Honda parts were hugely expensive and presumably would've rusted out as quick as the originals. And there speaks the sad voice of experience. :(

[Voltaire]

If the 350 pipes were like the 500 pipes, and I'd assume they were, they rusted out in record tme which is why all the four into ones. It wasn't fashion it was necessity. The Honda parts were hugely expensive and presumably would've rusted out as quick as the originals. And there speaks the sad voice of experience. :(

I bear good news for HDC and his impending purchase.

For a mere US$ 1500 Plus post found a good used set of pipes.:msn-wink:
Pic shows one side.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Honda-CB-350F-Original-Good-Condition-Exhaust-/122578726537
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/XPIAAOSw~XpZWURc/s-l1600.jpg

[Grumph]

If the 350 pipes were like the 500 pipes, and I'd assume they were, they rusted out in record tme which is why all the four into ones. It wasn't fashion it was necessity. The Honda parts were hugely expensive and presumably would've rusted out as quick as the originals. And there speaks the sad voice of experience. :(

They were actually worse than the 500/4. Cylinder size vs amount of metal in the system to heat meant that they filled with condensation every time out.
The one I did recently with 4 curved megas had OE headers with 2 homemade and 2 aftermarket mufflers as handed to me. The OE headers saved a bit of work...
Best way to keep Honda 4:4 pipes intact I saw in a pom magazine - insert a grease nipple in each downpipe and give a squirt of grease frequently.
Smokes a bit - but the guy who'd done it had mint pipes.....

[AllanB]

Buy it - store the stock pipes for resale with the bike later and fit one of these bad boys:

http://www.delkevic.us/index.php?route=product/category&path=116124_116884_116900_116901&category_string=Full%20Exhaust%20Systems%20%26gt%3 B%20Honda%20%26gt%3B%201973%20%3E%20CB350F%20CB350 %20FOUR%20(1972-1974)

[YellowDog]

I think it is a good listing and well worth the current bid.

I remember these from when I was first riding. I couldn't afford one, but did take a test ride. Very classy with very smooth handling too.

I doubt I'd be so impressed these days, having ridden much bigger bikes.

As has been said, the 750 has to be a better option, at that sort of money :yes:

[HenryDorsetCase]

I bear good news for HDC and his impending purchase.

For a mere US$ 1500 Plus post found a good used set of pipes.:msn-wink:
Pic shows one side.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Honda-CB-350F-Original-Good-Condition-Exhaust-/122578726537
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/XPIAAOSw~XpZWURc/s-l1600.jpg

I have two words for you Kim: David Silver Spares

[HenryDorsetCase]

What I actually want (I've decided) is another CB400F, or a CB550F). I'd like a not so tidy one and maybe even one with pods and a 4 into 1. When I was riding my GSX400 in the early 80s a guy I rode with had a CB750K6 which he thrashed and which was set up that way with longer shocks and stuff. He rode it so hard on the Rimutakas that he wore a hole in the pipe from dragging it on the ground. Those were the days.

[KawasakiKid]

What I actually want (I've decided) is another CB400F, or a CB550F). I'd like a not so tidy one and maybe even one with pods and a 4 into 1. When I was riding my GSX400 in the early 80s a guy I rode with had a CB750K6 which he thrashed and which was set up that way with longer shocks and stuff. He rode it so hard on the Rimutakas that he wore a hole in the pipe from dragging it on the ground. Those were the days.


The 400 was actually not a bad bike, the 350/4 however a total lemon. Why do people think so highly of them in NZ...true question, I want to know.

Finding good pipes for the '70s bikes is sure becoming more difficult

[husaberg]

They were actually worse than the 500/4. Cylinder size vs amount of metal in the system to heat meant that they filled with condensation every time out.
The one I did recently with 4 curved megas had OE headers with 2 homemade and 2 aftermarket mufflers as handed to me. The OE headers saved a bit of work...
Best way to keep Honda 4:4 pipes intact I saw in a pom magazine - insert a grease nipple in each downpipe and give a squirt of grease frequently.
Smokes a bit - but the guy who'd done it had mint pipes.....

The 400/4 pipes fit straight on and sound better. than the std Honda 4 into 4's
Back when worked at a Honda dealer i priced a set of 350/4 pipes, i forget what it was but it was ubber expensize.
i actually brought a new 350/4 frame though, that was very resonable, but it had been in stock for about 15-20 years.

[AllanB]

The 400 was actually not a bad bike, the 350/4 however a total lemon. Why do people think so highly of them in NZ...true question, I want to know.

Finding good pipes for the '70s bikes is sure becoming more difficult

Lemon? Gem I reckon. It's a friggen 350/4. A jewel of a little engine, sure it only made power at a billion revs but it was a little minter.

[Laava]

Not a bike, but you can damn near buy one for this money...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/exhaust/auction-1365439684.htm

[Grumph]

The 400 was actually not a bad bike, the 350/4 however a total lemon. Why do people think so highly of them in NZ...true question, I want to know.

An extra gear, 50cc more capacity and "better" styling are the only real differences. The extra gear is actually not much use on the road. The 4:1 and extra 50cc fatten up the midrange slightly - but again, not a significant difference.
Aside from the cases which differ to accomodate the extra cog, you can pretty well swap every major component between them.
They were marketed alongside the CB350 which was the performance option - and a lot cruder to ride. The 350/4 was bought by enthusiasts wanting something more civilised - and eyecatching.

[F5 Dave]

Imagine showing up on(in?) this? Everyone would laugh at you. And the space it takes up.


http://m.ebay.com/itm/2017-Other-Makes-Custom-/142425057674?hash=item212931e98a%3Ag%3AndMAAOSwd%7 ERZTrTO&_trkparms=pageci%253Aff45b444-640d-11e7-b20d-74dbd18059f5%257Cparentrq%253A2387e0d215d0a9c40dd6 c3b8ffefccb3%257Ciid%253A18

Not to mention the not insignificant price tag.

[roogazza]

331671331672

Just stumbled across this and didn't know where to post.
Apparently from 2015 when on a Katana club run.Car on wrong side nailed both.
Not nice to see,poor buggers ,but they were ok.Bikes right offs.

[Laava]

331671331672

Just stumbled across this and didn't know where to post.
Apparently from 2015 when on a Katana club run.Car on wrong side nailed both.
Not nice to see,poor buggers ,but they were ok.Bikes right offs.

How much are they?

[Black Knight]

I notice that this bike came with a 2nd generation toolkit with a hammer and a pipe wrench.The earlier kit had a rock instead of the hammer-JCool331674

[HenryDorsetCase]

The 400 was actually not a bad bike, the 350/4 however a total lemon. Why do people think so highly of them in NZ...true question, I want to know.

Finding good pipes for the '70s bikes is sure becoming more difficult

I've said it before but I am a very stupid man. I bought a fairly tatty shed stored CB400F on tardme and went through it and replaced all the consumables, fluids and generally caught up with its deferred ish maintenance and rode it for a few years then decided "Meh, I am over old bikes" and sold it. INSTANTLY regretted it.

There was a CB550F (not stock, but OK) that came up on my tardme feed this morning. Had a buy now of $5k. I went to click it and it was sold :(

[roogazza]

How much are they?

probably rebuilt by now, just put it up cos it looked sickening to see the old things in that state.

[pritch]

The 400 was actually not a bad bike, the 350/4 however a total lemon. Why do people think so highly of them in NZ...true question, I want to know.


One reason may be that the 350 is a pretty little thing, nicer looking than the 400. Then again I like the look of the CB500 compared tp the 550. As always it's in the eye of the beholder, but it's entirely academic I enjoyed my CB500 in 1973 but wouldn't want to know about one now.

[Laava]

There was a CB550F (not stock, but OK) that came up on my tardme feed this morning. Had a buy now of $5k. I went to click it and it was sold :(

I very nearly did exactly the same thing with a cagiva v raptor. It had been listed before with no interest and then a couple of months later, he relisted it and the very next morning, when I rang, it was sold.

[AllanB]

The bike that I think is one of the sweetest of the late 70, early 80's (76-83 I think) is the Z650 Kawasaki four.

It would run rings around similar Hondas and handled better. Been a while since I've seen one for sale.

[Voltaire]

Replica 900 ss project 40K

20K spent on motor :crazy:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1367401860.htm

[Honest Andy]

AND it's not finished yet!

[KawasakiKid]

Considering a GT 750 in boxes would be worth near half, and some expensive parts are already with the project, not such a bad price. A real Greenframe is at least 4 times that, or more.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Replica 900 ss project 40K

20K spent on motor :crazy:

l]

Fuck off.

Please note the picture is a finished bike not the one advertised.

[KawasakiKid]

Fuck off.

Please note the picture is a finished bike not the one advertised.

Absolutely ! Hate it when advertisers do that. Reminds me when a friend told me about someone selling an H2 (back in mid 70s) and the photo in the ad was of my friend racing his H2, not the bike for sale

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1367617434.htm

you'd get $15k for that easy in an unmolested state.

I am interested in those wheels though - they look like Morris "mag" wheels

[Voltaire]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1367617434.htm

you'd get $15k for that easy in an unmolested state.

I am interested in those wheels though - they look like Morris "mag" wheels

Long Production run the ol 750/4.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1361396983.htm

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/612020842.jpg

[Crasherfromwayback]

[

I am interested in those wheels though - they look like Morris "mag" wheels

Poss Yamaha items?

[HenryDorsetCase]

Long Production run the ol 750/4.



It might have been first registered in 1978 but I think its an earlier model, unless they sold the CB750F1 (and by 1978 CB750F2) alongside the 750K? Because the first DOHC 750 was 1979.

having said that the instrumentation (blue) and the fuel tank (locking flap, recessed cap) are CB750F1-ish but the shape of the tank is consistent with earlier SOHC 750's. Interesting bike.

Not that it will be owned fo anything like its current price but I reckon good buying for someone at around that $12k mark.

[BEAMER89]

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

I am interested in those wheels though - they look like Morris "mag" wheels



Crasherfromback
Poss Yamaha items?


They look more like Lester's l have a set on one of my BMW's

[HenryDorsetCase]

It might have been first registered in 1978 but I think its an earlier model, unless they sold the CB750F1 (and by 1978 CB750F2) alongside the 750K? Because the first DOHC 750 was 1979.

having said that the instrumentation (blue) and the fuel tank (locking flap, recessed cap) are CB750F1-ish but the shape of the tank is consistent with earlier SOHC 750's. Interesting bike.

Not that it will be owned fo anything like its current price but I reckon good buying for someone at around that $12k mark.

I had a read of my Honda CB750 books last night. This is one of the last of them and they did produce it alongside the F1/F2. a number of detail improvements over the K2-K6s.

Now I really want an F2

[Grumph]

Now I really want an F2

Very, very few of them came here. Don't think I've ever seen one in the metal.

[Voltaire]

I had a read of my Honda CB750 books last night. This is one of the last of them and they did produce it alongside the F1/F2. a number of detail improvements over the K2-K6s.

Now I really want an F2

So as you don't miss out again....
Could be yours for a $1 at the moment.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1368726958.htm
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/616280541.jpg

His other yard find was once my dream bike.
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/616009761.jpg
the yard that keeps giving...
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/616013630.jpg

[Honest Andy]

Hmm. They all have kickstarters. You could sell the treadmill...

[HenryDorsetCase]

Very, very few of them came here. Don't think I've ever seen one in the metal.

One was sold on tardme within my memory. US import I think.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/322582836142?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true

wonder how much to get it from frickin' Oregon to Christchurch?

[YellowDog]

I passed my test on a 1977 Honda 500. Doesn't look so bad and for a project do up, I'd be game :yes:

[T.W.R]

Going to be interesting to see how many he actually ends up listing...
See the RD lurking beside the Z1R :rolleyes:

[Grumph]

One was sold on tardme within my memory. US import I think.

wonder how much to get it from frickin' Oregon to Christchurch?

Dave Milligan (Getrouted) put me onto Cameron freight for shipping frame kits. Worth asking.

That Z1R really will be parts only. I've got a Z1 crank here which had sat in similar circumstances - 3 rods are frozen.
The LC engine is a lottery. Cases and box may be OK - but it's too easy for water to get in a 2 stroke.
The Z650 being plain bearing might just be worth a punt.

[Paulo]

One was sold on tardme within my memory. US import I think.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/322582836142?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true

wonder how much to get it from frickin' Oregon to Christchurch?

where were you when I sold my caffed F1 with spare motor and spare frame on TM for 3K ? (ok it was 8 years ago) ;)

[FJRider]

Poss Yamaha items?

I had a 76 Honda 750/F1 with Kruger mags on it. Was very similar to those ...

[HenryDorsetCase]

where were you when I sold my caffed F1 with spare motor and spare frame on TM for 3K ? (ok it was 8 years ago) ;)

About the time I sold my lovely little 400F for $3k. I am stupid.

[AllanB]

Mmmmmmmm ZIR. :woohoo:

[Intruder VS]

Says the RD400 is sold already in the questions

[JimO]

had a Z1r wished i hadnt sold it, pretty sure thats MCR bike shop

[JimO]

Those bikes came from this place, the old guy was a hoarder........https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/94306711/person-injured-in-dunedin-house-fire

[Crasherfromwayback]

Bike jumps out of second gear (common with the four speeders), but the gears are in good condition ya know!

Nah.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1370634303.htm

[YellowDog]

Bike jumps out of second gear (common with the four speeders), but the gears are in good condition ya know!

Nah.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1370634303.htm

Since when has 'Not perfect' been allowed to mean 'Totally Fucked' ?

This 'Build Your Own Bike' project for seems a little excessive: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1367401860.htm
Yes, a replica 1973 Ducati Super Sport, would be highly desirable, but $40k :gob::gob::gob:

[T.W.R]

This is a dodgy one

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1369802468.htm

The last of the pics looks like he's ready for a trip to locate some more P

[Mike.Gayner]

This is a dodgy one

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1369802468.htm

The last of the pics looks like he's ready for a trip to locate some more P

Six grand for that?! LOL!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Six grand for that?! LOL!

She'd be a three k bike tops I'd think. More like 2k

[Banditbandit]

This 'Build Your Own Bike' project for seems a little excessive: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1367401860.htm
Yes, a replica 1973 Ducati Super Sport, would be highly desirable, but $40k :gob::gob::gob:


Yeah - $40grand for a box of bits ... ?????


This is a dodgy one

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1369802468.htm

The last of the pics looks like he's ready for a trip to locate some more P

Maybe if he spruced it up he might get $4grand ..

[T.W.R]

$10K mmm yeah nah

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1371053576.htm

[Taxythingy]

$10K mmm yeah nah http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1371053576.htm

A quick check on Wikipedia hasn't turned up any evidence it was ridden by Jesus, so yeah, they're dreaming.