Optimistic sellers [Archive] - Page 29

pritch

14th July 2017, 21:48

:lol:
The big fella rides a Vespa :msn-wink:

He may now. It was cemented in folk lore that he once rode through Kaiwharawhara on a Harley Davidson. :innocent:

As in, "That hasn't happened since Christ rode thorugh Kaiwharawhara on his Harley Davidson." And that was in general usage in the 60s and 70s, not restricted to motorcyclists.

Pete may be able to advise if that's still current usage in those parts?

HenryDorsetCase

14th July 2017, 22:45

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

The best line ever in SONS OF ANARCHY was Gemma Teller saying to someone "Jesus? thats just some dude that does my garden"

pritch

15th July 2017, 13:11

The best line ever in SONS OF ANARCHY was Gemma Teller saying to someone "Jesus? thats just some dude that does my garden"

Ah but the US is different. The gang leader in Hill St Blues was callled Jesus too, although they pronounced it Hey Soos. As they would.

jellywrestler

15th July 2017, 17:17

very cool chopper???

http://www.ebay.com/itm/172776772432

Voltaire

15th July 2017, 18:10

very cool chopper???

http://www.ebay.com/itm/172776772432

Is the Widow selling it :rolleyes:

F5 Dave

15th July 2017, 20:01

Oh my! Extend the Girders and your Vincent can be as awesome.

Honest Andy

15th July 2017, 20:20

very cool chopper???

http://www.ebay.com/itm/172776772432

Forget it. He's put crc in the plugholes...

KawasakiKid

15th July 2017, 20:23

Is the Widow selling it :rolleyes:

Whoever sells this knows nothing about Kawa triples anyway. This is a 1970 H1A, not a 1971 H1B. H1B was 1972 the first 500 with disc brake plus reverted to a points ignition. Low mileage is great and bike would be an easy project.

AllanB

15th July 2017, 22:36

Forget it. He's put crc in the plugholes...

Cures cancer I hear

jasonu

16th July 2017, 03:45

Ah but the US is different. The gang leader in Hill St Blues was callled Jesus too, although they pronounced it Hey Soos. As they would.

It's a Hispanic name and that is how it is pronounced.

jellywrestler

16th July 2017, 05:43

It's a Hispanic name and that is how it is pronounced.

what about dr suess then?

F5 Dave

16th July 2017, 06:47

Had a fairly laxadaic opinion on leaving young children at home with insufficient adult supervision.

Laava

16th July 2017, 07:54

what about dr suess then?

You're just being obteuss!

Voltaire

16th July 2017, 08:44

Not really the right place for this but suspect a bargain
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/618007095.jpg
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1372066392.htm

riffer

16th July 2017, 09:26

Oooh. That wouldn't take much to be really nice. I know it's hardly original, but the GSXR1100 bits on it probably make it a better bike.

No idea if the price is good though. For $5k, I'd be drooling.

AllanB

16th July 2017, 09:54

I'd have thought the collectors item would be the one not to swap forks etc on ....

16,000 kms!

Intruder VS

16th July 2017, 19:19

Anyone looking for a unique GN only 4K get in quick before everyone else copies the new craze:facepalm:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1372588722.htm

Honest Andy

16th July 2017, 19:24

Anyone looking for a unique GN only 4K get in quick before everyone else copies the new craze:facepalm:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1372588722.htm

Apparently it turns heads!
(probably one way then the other...)

jellywrestler

16th July 2017, 19:26

Anyone looking for a unique GN only 4K get in quick before everyone else copies the new craze:facepalm:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1372588722.htm

the photographer needs an award, or detention can't figure which at the moment

jellywrestler

16th July 2017, 20:22

I'd have thought the collectors item would be the one not to swap forks etc on ....

16,000 kms!

why is a 1990 katana collectable?

kazadi

16th July 2017, 21:20

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

or the one that shits itself when you fang it for more than 10 seconds?

Voltaire

17th July 2017, 08:39

why is a 1990 katana collectable?

People have been asking that about old stuff for years.

Go bust, win a few races, not many made ( usually because no one bought them), sometimes they are ground breaking.

In this case they did what Ducati do with old stock and put a number on it and say Limited Edition and watch the $$ roll in.

Add a couple of goodies like a carbon fibre guard or alloy swingarm and your laughing.

Crasherfromwayback

17th July 2017, 08:55

Yeah, no thanks.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1372357582.htm

Honest Andy

17th July 2017, 09:15

Yeah, no thanks.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1372357582.htm

inglich second language...

What a horrible thing to do to a respectable motorcycle. At least the motor hasn't been raped so would be good for a spare

EJK

17th July 2017, 09:30

Yeah, no thanks.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1372357582.htm

"so much i have missed i really have done everything on this it sounds grate come check it out"

So it sounds like a block of cheese?

neels

17th July 2017, 09:45

"so much i have missed i really have done everything on this it sounds grate come check it out"

So it sounds like a block of cheese?

When you look at it you tend to make the same sort of noises as when you accidentally run your knuckles down the cheese grater?

F5 Dave

17th July 2017, 12:54

But jacobs an injurneer so he's dun everything

What a maroon.

EJK

17th July 2017, 13:09

But jacobs an injurneer so he's dun everything

What a maroon.

I should offer him swap with a good condition dictionary, plus cash my way.

Banditbandit

18th July 2017, 11:02

inglich second language...

What a horrible thing to do to a respectable motorcycle. At least the motor hasn't been raped so would be good for a spare

I quite like the look he is trying to achieve ...

But $7grand ???

No thanks ...

And it's a shitty Yamaha ..

Crasherfromwayback

18th July 2017, 11:32

And it's a shitty Yamaha ..

This is what you need to build with one of those...

331836

AllanB

18th July 2017, 19:37

This is what you need to build with one of those...

331836

And there is my complaint. Yamaha has a stonking triple engine to play with - how hard would it be to produce a factory version running that engine...... NOT THAT FUCKING HARD.

If you are reading this Yamaha I am available as a consultant for a .... reasonable .... fee.

F5 Dave

18th July 2017, 20:06

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1367287354.htm

Oh brother!

F5 Dave

18th July 2017, 20:09

AllanB

18th July 2017, 20:11

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1367287354.htm

Oh brother!

Actually it's about right price wise - they are increasing in value yearly. Above original purchase price is typical for a clean one. One of those bikes that appeals and was on a very short production run.

riffer

18th July 2017, 20:13

JimO

18th July 2017, 20:27

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

His other yard find was once my dream bike.
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/616009761.jpg
the yard that keeps giving...
The Z1r sold for $4180 not bad for a rotten seized old girl

Honest Andy

18th July 2017, 20:32

The Z1r sold for $4180 not bad for a rotten seized old girl

Really!?!? That's got me thinking....

pritch

18th July 2017, 20:50

If I recall though, described as very uncomfortable.

IIRC one of the BIKE mag journos accompanied Paul Smart himself to Mugello on a pair of PS replicas for some special Ducati event. Not my idea of a tourer. When they eventually reached the track there was a very large very serious security guard and they had no passes, their passes were inside the track. Worried about the language difficlty they started attempting to explain the situation, but the guard pointed to the bikes, "Is Ducati, is OK".

HenryDorsetCase

18th July 2017, 22:02

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1367287354.htm

Oh brother!

you have twenty five thousand dollars to spend on a motorcycle. Clearly the bourget "rude american" is the one to buy, not your poxy italian surrender monkey with its weird green frame.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1374404238.htm

Crasherfromwayback

18th July 2017, 22:55

I'm gonna stick my neck out and say everything this guy has for sale is overpriced.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=689132

And the name sounds familiar to this old Kiwibiker too...

He's quite possibly one of THE biggest cocksmokers to ever have graced? this site. A total diddle muncher.

Crasherfromwayback

18th July 2017, 22:57

The Z1r sold for $4180 not bad for a rotten seized old girl

Fuck that. I paid $3200.00 for a low mileage GSX1000SZ out of California, that had some good period correct hot rod parts on it. And whilst not immaculate, it's a hundred times nicer than that that pile of poo.

Grumph

19th July 2017, 06:36

Actually it's about right price wise - they are increasing in value yearly. Above original purchase price is typical for a clean one. One of those bikes that appeals and was on a very short production run.

A Ducati nut local to me bought one of the first here and came over to show me. Quite nice I thought. Next time I saw it, it had a signed tank. But he was not happy about that as when he took it to Pukekohe to get Paul Smart's signature there had been a line of them to be done....probably too many signed to add to the value.

Grumph

19th July 2017, 06:39

The Z1r sold for $4180 not bad for a rotten seized old girl

If the cosmetics are salvageable that's about right. The engine castings and box will be usable too.

Drew

19th July 2017, 06:42

2grand for a shitty worn out GN with missing bits and.,. . . well, whatever soup cans that muffler is made from.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1374291509.htm (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1374291509.htm)

It would be two grand all day long if he spent the $100NZ to have a new tank and sidecovers dropped to his door.

They arrive in less than five days in all.

F5 Dave

19th July 2017, 07:37

Its a $300 gn and the sooner it is seized the better.

F5 Dave

19th July 2017, 07:42

Voltaire

19th July 2017, 08:33

you have twenty five thousand dollars to spend on a motorcycle. Clearly the bourget "rude american" is the one to buy, not your poxy italian surrender monkey with its weird green frame.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1374404238.htm

I had a ride on my mates Sport Classic and the riding position was more extreme than the injected 900ss I had a few years back. Whilst I liked the power delivery I was happy to hand it back.
$25 to spend....I'd be straight down to the Triumph Shop.http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-1374027499.htm
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/618754323.jpg

Waiting for the Jap import ones to arrive :rolleyes:

pritch

19th July 2017, 13:08

He's quite possibly one of THE biggest cocksmokers to ever have graced? this site. A total diddle muncher.

I was wondering if that was our old mate. Sadly I hadn't ever thought to invoke the ignore function when he was here.

mulletman

19th July 2017, 17:14

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1374276777.htm

:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

EJK

19th July 2017, 17:27

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1374276777.htm

:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

Classified ad with fucking screenshots from YouTube.

Crasherfromwayback

19th July 2017, 18:03

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1374276777.htm

:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

I would've thought around 8k tops.

EJK

20th July 2017, 11:28

Have a laugh.

Too bad wheels are flat.

Maha

20th July 2017, 11:49

Have a laugh.

Too bad wheels are flat.

They're only flat on the bottom though.

sidecar bob

20th July 2017, 12:00

Have a laugh.

Too bad wheels are flat.

That's a 1962 ish Phillips Motobecane. I sold a tidy on for less than that a number of years ago.

Banditbandit

20th July 2017, 12:47

This is what you need to build with one of those...

331836

Yeah - I like that

F5 Dave

20th July 2017, 13:08

Moby's been sitting. - Where? Next to the Titanic?

Collect only. Bring a dustpan and broom.

T.W.R

23rd July 2017, 21:00

$10.5k :shutup:

I know these are getting damn expensive to buy in Japan especially in this colour scheme and I know for a fact having priced one myself for my old GS that the Yoshi system this one has fitted was mega expensive to get hold of let alone get out here to NZ

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1378053462.htm

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/tq/620677261.jpg

Scubbo

23rd July 2017, 21:04

comes with a belray sticker on its cover, worth it :weird:

T.W.R

23rd July 2017, 21:14

comes with a belray sticker on its cover, worth it :weird:

That's the tacky factor ;)

The pipe would've cost more than 1/3 of his asking price plus freight costs so he'll never recoup that. There's plenty of GGs to be unleashed in these but getting them to breath is only a small portion of equation.

HenryDorsetCase

23rd July 2017, 22:01

T.W.R

23rd July 2017, 22:12

A viable choice for those of us that can't afford a McIntosh....

I know which one I'd rather live with :msn-wink:

Though seeing it's got a personalised plate he should've gone the proper look to match all the parts are readily available

jellywrestler

23rd July 2017, 22:35

A viable choice for those of us that can't afford a McIntosh....

except this looks more akin to a recently fucked bum.

jasonu

24th July 2017, 04:17

Honest Andy

24th July 2017, 07:48

Not optimistic but here it is anyway
https://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/d/suzuki-gs/6231585296.html

Idle curiosity...: how do Americans live with themselves, having a bike like that in such a big country... with so few miles! :gob:
And on what scale was it the "fastest production bike 1982"? I thought Laverda and Ducati were still scrapping it out at the top of the list back then?

Mind you, I saw my old "76 Wing on the top of some list once, to my amusement, though I can't remember what for. Possibly the "fastest bike that's heavier than a small truck with a frame that flexes more than an old man's dick" :killingme
Wonder what came second...?

Voltaire

24th July 2017, 07:54

Idle curiosity...: how do Americans live with themselves, having a bike like that in such a big country... with so few miles! :gob:
And on what scale was it the "fastest production bike 1982"? I thought Laverda and Ducati were still scrapping it out at the top of the list back then?

Mind you, I saw my old "76 Wing on the top of some list once, to my amusement, though I can't remember what for. Possibly the "fastest bike that's heavier than a small truck with a frame that flexes more than an old man's dick" :killingme
Wonder what came second...?

They clock up huge miles by fitting a beautiful yet practical fairing and seat combo.....
http://thekneeslider.com/images/jacwal2.jpg

Honest Andy

24th July 2017, 08:01

They clock up huge miles by fitting a beautiful yet practical fairing and seat combo.....

Mmmm. I can just see that combination eating up the miles, running from the fashion-police :yes:

Dadpole

24th July 2017, 08:26

Bloody 'ell Voltaire. Give us a bit of warning before you post things like that... :eek:

T.W.R

24th July 2017, 09:13

Not optimistic but here it is anyway
https://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/d/suzuki-gs/6231585296.html

Nicest looking of the old GSX series IMO

T.W.R

24th July 2017, 09:17

They clock up huge miles by fitting a beautiful yet practical fairing and seat combo.....

Factory versions are much better :rolleyes:

1980 XS1100 Venture

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/Yamaha%20XS%20Eleven%20Venturer.jpg

And for the European market

1980 XS1100 Martini

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/Yamaha%20XS1100%20Martini%20%201.jpg

Banditbandit

24th July 2017, 10:32

A viable choice for those of us that can't afford a McIntosh....

Yeah - but you can pick up a GS1200 for around $4grand ..

Crasherfromwayback

24th July 2017, 10:43

Yeah - but you can pick up a GS1200 for around $4grand ..

Sold my mint low k one for $3500.00. Still regretting it.

T.W.R

24th July 2017, 10:56

Sold my mint low k one for $3500.00. Still regretting it.

Same... I sold mine for $4.5K with under 30k on the clock, full yoshi Ti pipe, radar detector, tinted screen etc plus all the original parts

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=195571&d=1265761850

Honest Andy

24th July 2017, 11:15

Factory versions are much better :rolleyes:

1980 XS1100 Venture

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/Yamaha%20XS%20Eleven%20Venturer.jpg

And for the European market

1980 XS1100 Martini

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/Yamaha%20XS1100%20Martini%20%201.jpg

Really? I didn't know they did that to the XSive. I've got an old Vetter in the shed that looks a lot like that. Probably why it's still in the shed :whistle:

Crasherfromwayback

24th July 2017, 11:25

Same... I sold mine for $4.5K with under 30k on the clock, full yoshi Ti pipe, radar detector, tinted screen etc plus all the original parts

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Yeah, they're great old buses for the money eh. I was gonna rape mine and use bits from it for my Katana build...but decided against it.

T.W.R

24th July 2017, 11:26

Really? I didn't know they did that to the XSive. I've got an old Vetter in the shed that looks a lot like that. Probably why it's still in the shed :whistle:

Yeah pretty aren't they :facepalm: venerable barn door style. The Martini is probably what Ducati used as a template for the Multistrada DS fairing with the top separate from the main body of the fairing. The Venturer I've actually got the test (Cycle Guide Jan 81) that pic was taken from (I burgled that pic of the net) but as a touring mount they rated really well.

The Vetter fairing....if it's a windjammer you should throw it up on Ebay....some yank will offer silly money for it :yes:

T.W.R

24th July 2017, 11:31

Yeah, they're great old buses for the money eh. I was gonna rape mine and use bits from it for my Katana build...but decided against it.

Bang for Buck once they're derestricted you can't beat the buggers :yes: and way cheap to tap into some more GGs too

Honest Andy

24th July 2017, 11:35

The Vetter fairing....if it's a windjammer you should throw it up on Ebay....some yank will offer silly money for it :yes:

hmm I'll have to look. I bought it with some luggage that I used on my GL. I thought about putting it on but it made it look too much like a 1200 :weird:

T.W.R

24th July 2017, 11:38

hmm I'll have to look. I bought it with some luggage that I used on my GL. I thought about putting it on but it made it look too much like a 1200 :weird:

If it's a period correct Vetter Windjammer for the GL and the luggage is the same brand you're probably sitting on a few dollars worth of bits :yes:

Crasherfromwayback

24th July 2017, 11:55

Bang for Buck once they're derestricted you can't beat the buggers :yes: and way cheap to tap into some more GGs too

This guy is happy to keep his. At 10500, I've no doubt that's what he'll be doing. Expensive exhaust...but 10500? Nope.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1378053462.htm

Honest Andy

24th July 2017, 12:11

If it's a period correct Vetter Windjammer for the GL and the luggage is the same brand you're probably sitting on a few dollars worth of bits :yes:

Yeah, nah... I just had a look and the memories are flooding back now. It's a Windjammer V but been dropped heavily, broken quite badly. Repairable but missing left indicator and headlight mounts. And mounting frame. When I put it away in the far corner of the shed I must have had more shed space than bin space... sigh :facepalm:

T.W.R

24th July 2017, 12:29

Yeah, nah... I just had a look and the memories are flooding back now. It's a Windjammer V but been dropped heavily, broken quite badly. Repairable but missing left indicator and headlight mounts. And mounting frame. When I put it away in the far corner of the shed I must have had more shed space than bin space... sigh :facepalm:

Bugger!
But hey at least it isn't one of these :msn-wink: I reckon these would take the title for Ugly :sick:

Bates "Clipper"

http://www.bike-urious.com/wp-content/uploads/Honda-Goldwing-Bates-Clipper-Fairing-Front-Right.jpg

T.W.R

24th July 2017, 12:44

This guy is happy to keep his. At 10500, I've no doubt that's what he'll be doing. Expensive exhaust...but 10500? Nope.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1378053462.htm

:lol: that's the listing I posted lastnight

$10.5k is almost what they were when 1st released here $10995 then they came down to $9995

That pipe when I was looking was roughly $3.5k NZD to buy in Japan then the price of getting it here just made it stupid money :crazy:

F5 Dave

24th July 2017, 13:04

Idle curiosity...: how do Americans live with themselves, having a bike like that in such a big country... with so few miles! :gob:
And on what scale was it the "fastest production bike 1982"? I thought Laverda and Ducati were still scrapping it out at the top of the list back then?

Mind you, I saw my old "76 Wing on the top of some list once, to my amusement, though I can't remember what for. Possibly the "fastest bike that's heavier than a small truck with a frame that flexes more than an old man's dick" :killingme
Wonder what came second...?

Erm. . .that's a 4v. The mercans had GSXs badged as GS still. So yeah fast bike for the time.

Honest Andy

24th July 2017, 13:16

Bugger!
But hey at least it isn't one of these :msn-wink: I reckon these would take the title for Ugly :sick:

Bates "Clipper"

(shudder)

Ohhh... I feel a bit crook...

There's no real excuses for that. Not when people like Laverda were making fairings back then that were both stylish and worked!

T.W.R

24th July 2017, 13:28

(shudder)

Ohhh... I feel a bit crook...

There's no real excuses for that. Not when people like Laverda were making fairings back then that were both stylish and worked!

:laugh: it's got a boot but yeah still nauseating :sick:
The Laverda SFC750 & 500 Montjuich fairings of the same era were nice but the 1200 Mirage Ltd fairing was a bit banana box front on, they got things right with the RGA & RGS corsa fairings and a SFC1000 is just :drool:

HenryDorsetCase

24th July 2017, 13:48

Bugger!
But hey at least it isn't one of these :msn-wink: I reckon these would take the title for Ugly :sick:

Bates "Clipper"

http://www.bike-urious.com/wp-content/uploads/Honda-Goldwing-Bates-Clipper-Fairing-Front-Right.jpg

Its a Harley Bat Wing fairing except before the nose job.

Grumph

24th July 2017, 13:49

:laugh: it's got a boot but yeah still nauseating :sick:
The Laverda SFC750 & 500 Montjuich fairings of the same era were nice but the 1200 Mirage Ltd fairing was a bit banana box front on, they got things right with the RGA & RGS corsa fairings and a SFC1000 is just :drool:

If you want to toss your lunch, google "Cropredy Liberator" to see what a couple of Welshmen could do to a poor Laverda...

Crasherfromwayback

24th July 2017, 13:50

:lol: that's the listing I posted lastnight

$10.5k is almost what they were when 1st released here $10995 then they came down to $9995

That pipe when I was looking was roughly $3.5k NZD to buy in Japan then the price of getting it here just made it stupid money :crazy:

Hahahaha...I've always been a bit slow mate...

I've thought about getting one of dem pipes for my Katana, but my wallet says fuck off. Mind you, I'm stupid enough to have paid $2300.00 for a fuel tank for a dirt bike, so...

pritch

24th July 2017, 14:31

$10.5k :shutup:

From memory, not always reliable, those SS were only $9999 new.

I wouldn't pay extra for the exhaust. My bike has a $6,000 full system and that doesn't effect the resale value so...

And now I've seen T.W.R's post so my memory wasn't too bad.

jasonu

24th July 2017, 15:16

Idle curiosity...: how do Americans live with themselves, having a bike like that in such a big country... with so few miles! :gob:
And on what scale was it the "fastest production bike 1982"? I thought Laverda and Ducati were still scrapping it out at the top of the list back then?

Mind you, I saw my old "76 Wing on the top of some list once, to my amusement, though I can't remember what for. Possibly the "fastest bike that's heavier than a small truck with a frame that flexes more than an old man's dick" :killingme
Wonder what came second...?

Fuck mate it is not like they said some old hardley was the fastest in 1982. You should get out a bit more.

T.W.R

24th July 2017, 15:52

Its a Harley Bat Wing fairing except before the nose job.

The 70s produced some weird aftermarket shit for bikes :sick: then again acid & PCP were drugs of choice for many so there had to be a flow-on effect :laugh:

The 50s weren't to healthy either though....Ariel Leader & Vincent Black Prince got a fair thrashing from the ugly stick too

T.W.R

24th July 2017, 15:59

If you want to toss your lunch, google "Cropredy Liberator" to see what a couple of Welshmen could do to a poor Laverda...

Yeah I dunno.....it doesn't look too bad TBH, but I like seeing that mighty big block sitting out on display :yes:

http://rs971.pbsrc.com/albums/ae198/thechurch61/motorbikes/LaverdaCropredyLiberator.jpg?w=280&h=210&fit=crop

Though a Formula 120 is better ;)

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5b-aMSBxa2c/Tfk7PhaqqUI/AAAAAAAADiA/-xpo4UlUuxA/s640/jota120-donington.jpg

T.W.R

24th July 2017, 16:06

Hahahaha...I've always been a bit slow mate...

I've thought about getting one of dem pipes for my Katana, but my wallet says fuck off. Mind you, I'm stupid enough to have paid $2300.00 for a fuel tank for a dirt bike, so...

:bleh: Dunno about that......I just managed to get a quote going before you dropped your post

Ha when I first investigated the price of one of those pipes.....It was just ya friggin kidding, my wallet clammed up tighter than a nuns snatch :lol:
There's fair bit of difference between a pipe to make something a bit special to buying an item to complete something that is already special :msn-wink:

T.W.R

24th July 2017, 16:16

From memory, not always reliable, those SS were only $9999 new.

I wouldn't pay extra for the exhaust. My bike has a $6,000 full system and that doesn't effect the resale value so...

And now I've seen T.W.R's post so my memory wasn't too bad.

I was Just lucky I had a reference of having the KiwiRider mags with the preview reports & full tests when the GS1200ss was 1st released with the sales ads etc, even got the issue where they got hold of one in Japan with the analog dials not digital/analog mix

The Yoshi I had on my GS was one of my johnny on the spot scores and managed to get it for $300 after the guy had it fitted to his bike but didn't like it, it was on for less than a week & he paid over $2k :lol:

AllanB

24th July 2017, 20:39

Crasherfromwayback

24th July 2017, 23:51

Fucks sake they were that brand new. I very much enjoyed mine - mmmmm titanium headers ..

I hear ya.

T.W.R

25th July 2017, 13:49

Motomart are getting a bit optimistic

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1379339694.htm

Honest Andy

25th July 2017, 13:58

Motomart are getting a bit optimistic

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1379339694.htm

Maybe a bit, it's pretty tidy though.
But I'd want to know a bit more about why one header is a different colour...

And again, very low milage. Shame. Bikes like that should be ridden and ridden I reckon.

Banditbandit

25th July 2017, 15:24

Motomart are getting a bit optimistic

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1379339694.htm

Yeah these bikes are everything the sales pitch says ...

But not, not $17grand

jellywrestler

25th July 2017, 18:36

Motomart are getting a bit optimistic

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1379339694.htm

rarest model of the cbx's but american interstate bars and forward pegs will put a lot of people off

sidecar bob

25th July 2017, 18:55

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1378490701
Serious bike, not for pussies.
Really? my Mrs has one identical to that.

T.W.R

25th July 2017, 19:03

rarest model of the cbx's but american interstate bars and forward pegs will put a lot of people off

maybe if it was a 1978 model it'd be the rarest of the them but a 1980 ain't that special it's just the last of the twin shock prior to the better handling prolink update version

jellywrestler

25th July 2017, 19:29

maybe if it was a 1978 model it'd be the rarest of the them but a 1980 ain't that special it's just the last of the twin shock prior to the better handling prolink update version

Yeah but the A wasn,t imported to nz

Crasherfromwayback

25th July 2017, 19:37

Motomart are getting a bit optimistic

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1379339694.htm

At the very least learn how to use a camera.

Crasherfromwayback

25th July 2017, 19:39

But I'd want to know a bit more about why one header is a different colour...

.

Well, it's either been recently replaced...or running on five all it's life! :msn-wink:

Crasherfromwayback

25th July 2017, 19:42

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1378490701
Serious bike, not for pussies.
Really? my Mrs has one identical to that.

I didn't know Prince Harry was into bikes.

T.W.R

25th July 2017, 19:50

Yeah but the A wasn,t imported to nz

But it's a import itself with nearly 60K on it :msn-wink:

At the very least learn how to use a camera.

:laugh: that's tremble mode for adding a bit of mystique

Well, it's either been recently replaced...or running on five all it's life! :msn-wink:

I'd pick #3 has been replaced but #1 isn't to good of match in the corning compared to the others either

Taxythingy

25th July 2017, 21:00

At the very least learn how to use a camera.

They're trying for that fancy bokeh effect. And failing.

spanner spinner

25th July 2017, 21:05

But I'd want to know a bit more about why one header is a different colour...

because the inner pipes have rotted away, CBX1000 had double skinned header pipes to stop them going blue. all of the other pipes have either collapsed the inner pipes which is quite common, or the other 5 headers have been replaced by cheap aftermarket ones.

Crasherfromwayback

25th July 2017, 22:04

They're trying for that fancy bokeh effect. And failing.

Nah. Think the cunt with the camera was just a total amateur. Good pics really help sell a bike. Especially one you're asking absolute top dollar for.

HenryDorsetCase

25th July 2017, 22:30

Crasherfromwayback

25th July 2017, 22:38

there's one in town that gets fairly regularly ridden that has a six into six on it. It is very cool indeed.

I'd far rather have a Z1300.

jellywrestler

25th July 2017, 22:46

I'd far rather have a Z1300.

still got mine which i've had for 27years now, I had a cbx for a while but nowhere near the fun of the kwaka,

Crasherfromwayback

25th July 2017, 22:56

T.W.R

25th July 2017, 23:26

there's one in town that gets fairly regularly ridden that has a six into six on it. It is very cool indeed.

That's Ross Fowler's, senior technician at Cochranes and it lives at Springfield & keeps company in the garage with a CX500 turbo plus some vintage MX bikes ;)

T.W.R

25th July 2017, 23:38

still got mine which i've had for 27years now, I had a cbx for a while but nowhere near the fun of the kwaka,

Nice. Very jealous. Andy was looking for one lately too. I found him a nice one, but he'd *invested* in another toy...

Did you see the one on TM about 6mths ago with all the factory accessories still in their original boxes....it was used as a display bike with everything fitted at a show in 1980-81 in Auckland then they were put back in their boxes and kept with the bike.
Pretty sure it sold for somewhere around $8k

Voltaire

26th July 2017, 07:07

The Italian 6 is quite nice, most likely unreliable and expensive.

Bears a very slight resemblance engine wise to another famous bike....um.....:rolleyes:

http://www.mcnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Benelli_Sei_1.jpg

I recall in my yoof a CBX sitting in the window of Kingsland Honda ( now upcycled as a cafe) for some years.

OddDuck

26th July 2017, 08:26

They're trying for that fancy bokeh effect. And failing.

Nah, just looks like the sales guy did some shitty quick pics on a cellphone. Bike pics are easy, good bike pics aren't, the seller has to ask themselves if it's worth buying decent photo gear or paying a professional in order to increase chances of a sale.

YellowDog

26th July 2017, 08:48

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1378490701
Serious bike, not for pussies.
Really? my Mrs has one identical to that.

Your wife has a ginger pussy? :laugh:

Crasherfromwayback

26th July 2017, 08:54

Did you see the one on TM about 6mths ago
Pretty sure it sold for somewhere around $8k

Nah. I would owned that if I had!

T.W.R

26th July 2017, 09:33

Nah. I would owned that if I had!

Yeah I wasn't too bad, came with a lot of other bits also....looked like nearly 2/3 of a 2nd bike :yes:
If I'd had the spare coin at the time I would've had a crack at getting it myself.
There was another about a year back that sold out of Rangiora that was a absolute steal...US import with bugger all Kms was going to need to be put through compliance etc but it sold cheap too...something like $6k I think it went for

Crasherfromwayback

26th July 2017, 09:47

cheap too...something like $6k I think it went for

Satan's bottom!

T.W.R

26th July 2017, 09:58

Satan's bottom!

:laugh: My thoughts were a bit worse than that when I saw the auction.
I know it sounds stupid but if a good one came up for sale and I had enough warning I'd sell the ZX to swing a deal :yes:
I got bitten by the bug for them when I was 18....took one for a good ride and just got absolutely drunk on the everything the big zed had to offer.
One of the last models would be a nice, like a A6 or A7 with EFI

T.W.R

26th July 2017, 10:11

Satan's bottom!

Bugger!! :facepalm:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1371815895.htm

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/617910412.jpg

Crasherfromwayback

26th July 2017, 10:49

Bugger!! :facepalm:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1371815895.htm

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/617910412.jpg

Yeah saw that one. It's not too bad, but I want a green one, and a lil tidier. And I'm RV'ing at the mo too! :facepalm:

T.W.R

26th July 2017, 11:22

Yeah saw that one. It's not too bad, but I want a green one, and a lil tidier. And I'm RV'ing at the mo too! :facepalm:

I used to service a green one that lives locally but it's got a side-chair unit on it, old bloke had it so it may poke it's nose onto the market at some stage.
Can't figure why this one has had the starter switch by-passed though....they're simple to refurbish. And it's probably dropped 20kg in weight with those aftermarket mufflers :pinch:
:lol: the mighty RVs huh, they must be due to make an appearance today

Madness

26th July 2017, 12:04

:lol: the mighty RVs huh, they must be due to make an appearance today

Momentarily...

T.W.R

26th July 2017, 12:56

Momentarily...

Operation VanVan draws to a close :laugh:
Bit worrying saying momentarily though with a piccy of the the harbour...don't get any ideas of launching them over the side of the ferry :blink:

Crasherfromwayback

26th July 2017, 14:01

Operation VanVan draws to a close :laugh:
Bit worrying saying momentarily though with a piccy of the the harbour...don't get any ideas of launching them over the side of the ferry :blink:

The 125 won't...but the 90 might float!

T.W.R

26th July 2017, 15:22

The 125 won't...but the 90 might float!

:lol:
You should've just wheeled them both into the show room them grabbed one of the shop bikes and wheeled that out to the van, loaded it up then got Chris drive off around block.....the other staff would've just been :scratch::gob:

HenryDorsetCase

26th July 2017, 16:20

Yeah saw that one. It's not too bad, but I want a green one, and a lil tidier. And I'm RV'ing at the mo too! :facepalm:

buy that one, and wait for the green one, then make another Allen Millyard V12

you know you wanna

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/wild-file-homebuilt-kawasaki-2300cc-v-12-motorcycle

Honest Andy

26th July 2017, 17:25

buy that one, and wait for the green one, then make another Allen Millyard V12

you know you wanna

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/wild-file-homebuilt-kawasaki-2300cc-v-12-motorcycle

That is one very cool project bike. I wish I had half the brains and workshop time that that guy has. Very very cool.

Is it just me or does his smile remind you of John Britten...?

F5 Dave

26th July 2017, 17:42

Nah, just looks like the sales guy did some shitty quick pics on a cellphone. Bike pics are easy, good bike pics aren't, the seller has to ask themselves if it's worth buying decent photo gear or paying a professional in order to increase chances of a sale.

Cell pics were crap until a few years ago. Most pics on TM will be on cell and as good as cameras of 10yrs back. Which is a surprise to younger me. Dragging the bike outside is always a good start. And not standing too close. Why don't people show some common sense?

Grumph

26th July 2017, 19:15

That is one very cool project bike. I wish I had half the brains and workshop time that that guy has. Very very cool.

Is it just me or does his smile remind you of John Britten...?

Slightly crazed ? Millyard can do it all himself which is the big difference.

HenryDorsetCase

27th July 2017, 09:50

Slightly crazed ? Millyard can do it all himself which is the big difference.

V12 CBX..... cooling might be an issue.

Its a Spitfire!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfguM8Og-1A

T.W.R

27th July 2017, 10:23

V12 CBX..... cooling might be an issue.

Its a Spitfire!

If you're going to fuck around with CBXs don't make pig ugly mutants you do it properly and make monsters

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18447&d=1130014782

HenryDorsetCase

27th July 2017, 12:00

If you're going to fuck around with CBXs don't make pig ugly mutants you do it properly and make monsters

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18447&d=1130014782

Hadnt seen that. Fucking hell.

HenryDorsetCase

27th July 2017, 12:01

Slightly crazed ? Millyard can do it all himself which is the big difference.

that "Yeah the only thing I drew up was the con rods and I used some cardboard templates" had me absolutely amazed. Plus the cylinder head fuckery

T.W.R

27th July 2017, 12:30

Hadnt seen that. Fucking hell.

Fuckin animal isn't :devil2: I posted a Thread on it 12yrs ago :shutup:

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/19012-Hairy-chested-muscle

F5 Dave

27th July 2017, 13:51

Remember that from an ACMN magazine back, oh way back.

T.W.R

27th July 2017, 14:29

Remember that from an ACMN magazine back, oh way back.

I've got the TwoWheels spin-off Aussie Superbikes sometime in 88', the subscription comp bike is a J series GSXR11

F5 Dave

27th July 2017, 20:46

Aww. Actually I did buy some of those. I'd defer to your memory.
There was a black twin turbo CBX in AMCN I believe. Ages ago.

F5 Dave

27th July 2017, 21:02

AllanB

27th July 2017, 21:09

Genuine reason for sale

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

Ie. Its an abortion. When will people realise originality rules? If it was a K0 maybe you'd bother putting it back. I wouldn't, but.

Ouch - steep dollar for a modded one. Looks like a weird 16 inch rear wheel as well. Better off dropping $20k on a good year original.

F5 Dave

27th July 2017, 21:13

Really?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1377808013.htm

T.W.R

27th July 2017, 21:25

Aww. Actually I did buy some of those. I'd defer to your memory.
There was a black twin turbo CBX in AMCN I believe. Ages ago.

It's actually strange there's isn't much info out there on that Target CBX :no: do a search on egli cbx turbo brings up a few bits n pieces and one single image of the fastbikes international GPZ turbo egli that I think Cycle World about the same time.
Saw the Target CBX in a issue of justbikes for sale in the mid 90s price was about $23k or something :facepalm:

I reckon Moto Martin did the best chassis packages for the CBXs though :yes:

http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu209/ThreeDawg/motomartin.jpg

Mike.Gayner

27th July 2017, 21:56

People unwilling to accept that depreciation is a thing. "Oh I'll just buy it new, ride it for a year and sell it for the same price". Especially unlikely considering what an underwhelming bike these wound up being.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1378510010.htm

Laava

27th July 2017, 22:05

Really?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1377808013.htm

Sold! Just a guess...

Laava

27th July 2017, 22:07

AllanB

27th July 2017, 22:14

People unwilling to accept that depreciation is a thing.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1378510010.htm

Haha - wear on the seat and some scratches otherwise new. Like that lady who shagged a few guys but otherwise is a virgin ......

Laava

27th July 2017, 22:20

Haha - wear on the seat and some scratches otherwise new. Like that lady who shagged a few guys but otherwise is a virgin ......

Lisa Lewis?

Crasherfromwayback

27th July 2017, 23:54

Really?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1377808013.htm

Must be another...yes Dear, I told you I'd sell it!

Voltaire

28th July 2017, 07:06

This one would be nice in the shed.

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/621774564.jpg

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1380329772

If I recall correctly when I lived in Sydney in the mid to late 80's a Darmah was about $3500 to 4K at Frazers and SS's were not

a whole lot more. However on my $14.00 PH as a sparkie that was still a lot, so only bought the Darmah ( and a BMW R75/5)

First bid is from Aussie.

F5 Dave

28th July 2017, 07:26

It's actually strange there's isn't much out there on that Target CBX :no: do a seon cbx turbo brings up a few bits n pieces and one single image of the fastbikes international GPZ turbo egli that I think Cycle World about the same time.
Saw the Target CBX in a issue of justbikes for sale in the mid 90s price was about $23k or something :facepalm:

I reckon Moto Martin did the best chassis packages for the CBXs though :yes:

http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu209/ThreeDawg/motomartin.jpg
Ahh the 80s; moustache? Check. Mullet? Check. Helmet with apeture so big you could accidentally put it on the wrong way

Honest Andy

28th July 2017, 08:16

Ahh the 80s; moustache? Check. Mullet? Check. Helmet with apeture so big you could accidentally put it on the wrong way

the hardest thing was folding your flares into your boots... :yes:

T.W.R

28th July 2017, 09:13

This one would be nice in the shed.

First bid is from Aussie.

Paint the fairing the proper colour for the year and she'd be near perfect.
Bloody aussies they're the ones causing the price hike with the bevels

Ahh the 80s; moustache? Check. Mullet? Check. Helmet with apeture so big you could accidentally put it on the wrong way

:laugh: and the boot & knee area taped up with duct tape :msn-wink: thankfully the fashion parade hadn't kicked in too badly back then

Voltaire

28th July 2017, 09:31

Paint the fairing the proper colour for the year and she'd be near perfect.
Bloody aussies they're the ones causing the price hike with the bevels

Good thing the Chinese are not into bikes eh....

Saying that the guy at Carbon Garage says the Chinese are buying exotica not because they are bikes but as investment/art.

T.W.R

28th July 2017, 09:55

Good thing the Chinese are not into bikes eh....

Saying that the guy at Carbon Garage says the Chinese are buying exotica not because they are bikes but as investment/art.

:pinch: the money that is circulating in china is mad.....last couple of docos I've seen about over there, including that one Guy Martin has had airing recently showed some of the wealth being splashed about :shutup: the amount of exotica they're buying as investment/ display of status is mental.
One doco pointed out it's the young money and the children of the mega rich that are fueling the big spending; they even showed some young ones who'd shown their bank balances on the net.....kids in their late teens with billions or just filming themselves burning thousands just because they can, but a lot of what would be their equivalent of our once called yuppies are buying stables of exotic cars & bikes just for a show of status.
Communism grabbing democracy with both hands embracing it and running with it :yes:

Crasherfromwayback

28th July 2017, 12:58

This one would be nice in the shed.

First bid is from Aussie.

I had the chance to buy a very nice one just before I left Brisbane for home 23 years ago. 10k it was. Still kicking myself for not bringing it home with me.

F5 Dave

28th July 2017, 13:23

the hardest thing was folding your flares into your boots... :yes:

Or arriving at the first intersection to find the Kickstarter is up your trouser leg. ;)

Banditbandit

28th July 2017, 13:54

Genuine reason for sale

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

Ie. Its an abortion. When will people realise originality rules? If it was a K0 maybe you'd bother putting it back. I wouldn't, but.

I like that - very period - very nice

$15grand? Not that nice ..

the hardest thing was folding your flares into your boots... :yes:

I nevr bothered ..

Ocean1

28th July 2017, 15:06

Or arriving at the first intersection to find the Kickstarter is up your trouser leg. ;)

In the middle of High st.

On Sat evening.

With every single hot chick for hundreds of miles around watching. :baby:

James Deuce

28th July 2017, 18:01

the hardest thing was folding your flares into your boots... :yes:
Wrap them round your ankles, pull your socks up over them, THEN put your boots on. Geez.

sidecar bob

28th July 2017, 19:09

Aww. Actually I did buy some of those. I'd defer to your memory.
There was a black twin turbo CBX in AMCN I believe. Ages ago.

That bike was on display a the Island Classic at Phillip Isl in February this year.
It's tidy but looking quite dated now.

pritch

28th July 2017, 20:50

the hardest thing was folding your flares into your boots... :yes:

Oops. That's a tragic fashion fail. Trou go over boots - always.

MVnut

28th July 2017, 21:03

In the middle of High st.

On Sat evening.

With every single hot chick for hundreds of miles around watching. :baby:

Not as bad as doing a showoff burnout on the H1 outside work (several passing hot chicks ) and snagging the rear tyre on the gutter, causing the chain to break ........and go straight through the window of the restaurant you work(ed) at

AllanB

29th July 2017, 09:17

Crasherfromwayback

29th July 2017, 09:40

Memory lane. I should have grabbed a shed load of these when no one wanted them ....

Nice original example here. I always find it odd - the seller lists a couple of cheap easy fix issues (fuel tap, tyres) - just fix them before selling!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1379989431.htm

He'll get his money without having to mate.

MVnut

29th July 2017, 10:03

jellywrestler

29th July 2017, 10:44

I had the chance to buy a very nice one just before I left Brisbane for home 23 years ago. 10k it was. Still kicking myself for not bringing it home with me.

yip, and it will have needed three big ends since then, and countless re shims, still got the scars on my hands from shimming my bevel nearly thirty years ago

jellywrestler

29th July 2017, 10:45

MVnut

29th July 2017, 11:50

fule tap kits are no longer available

The main petcock gasket is readily available for about 20 bucks, all seals can be sourced too. The repair kit as a complete unit is no longer available from normal sources though I know a couple of people who have mountains of NOS triple bits incl these

MVnut

29th July 2017, 11:54

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/KAWASAKI-H1-H2-KH500-GAS-PETCOCK-FULL-REBUILD-KIT-WITH-DIAPHRAGM-ALL-FILTERS-NEW-/382092681359?hash=item58f67fa08f:g:h~sAAOSwxg5X0wd V&vxp=mtr

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

jellywrestler

29th July 2017, 14:46

The main petcock gasket is readily available for about 20 bucks, all seals can be sourced too. The repair kit as a complete unit is no longer available from normal sources though I know a couple of people who have mountains of NOS triple bits incl these

i sold one only last month and did the research, no longer available, http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/kawasaki/KP-51069-001.html

MVnut

29th July 2017, 15:50

i sold one only last month and did the research, no longer available, http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/kawasaki/KP-51069-001.html

I never said partzilla had them available, read my post. I do know where to get them from, apart from ebay. Plus I probably have more Kawa triples and NOS parts than anyone else in NZ, I was merely trying to help and encourage as I never sell my triple stuff (occasionally give it away but never sell)

HenryDorsetCase

29th July 2017, 18:33

I never said partzilla had them available, read my post. I do know where to get them from, apart from ebay. Plus I probably have more Kawa triples and NOS parts than anyone else in NZ, I was merely trying to help and encourage as I never sell my triple stuff (occasionally give it away but never sell)

That would be lovely, thank you.

AllanB

29th July 2017, 18:49

It's funny - the old sporty bikes of that era all had a hunched down in the back look about them - now days it's reversed completely.

Drew

29th July 2017, 21:20

It's funny - the old sporty bikes of that era all had a hunched down in the back look about them - now days it's reversed completely.

There was no traction then, and frames flexed a lot. Straight lines were the easiest way to shorten lap times.

jellywrestler

29th July 2017, 21:30

It's funny - the old sporty bikes of that era all had a hunched down in the back look about them - now days it's reversed completely.

the front wheel was usually a couple of inches bigger then so was always going to look that way

Banditbandit

31st July 2017, 15:13

Oops. That's a tragic fashion fail. Trou go over boots - always.

back in the day the flares were big enough to potentially get caught in a chain ..

Crasherfromwayback

1st August 2017, 09:47

Scubbo

1st August 2017, 11:21

drug money and drugs really fuck you up

EJK

1st August 2017, 14:11

Nothing wrong with the price. But if those stickers were postage stamps, bet you could ship it around the globe... twice!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1343822245.htm

Intruder VS

1st August 2017, 17:51

This thing must be a bit harsh on the arms looks like very minimal front fork travel!!!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1383950047.htm

neels

1st August 2017, 17:56

drugs really fuck you up
Not the only one on drugs it seems....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1361525166.htm

HenryDorsetCase

1st August 2017, 18:43

How 'bout this knob squeezer?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1383792822.htm

Trainer wheels anyone? And there's only two pics of the fucking heap of shit...the rest of the resort. Duh.

He is flat wrong as well. There are a few of these behemoths around, and they even have a dealer. Brian Ford (of Brian Ford engineering AKA Briford Trailers) was (maybe still is) the agent. He had three of them in there last time I saw.

http://www.briford.co.nz/bosshoss.html

Website hasnt been updated since 2006 by the looks, but you get the idea.

EJK

1st August 2017, 18:45

HenryDorsetCase

1st August 2017, 18:47

That's one expensive holiday.

my cock is tiny, but I still wouldnt "Ride" a boss hoss.

F5 Dave

1st August 2017, 19:11

This thing must be a bit harsh on the arms looks like very minimal front fork travel!!!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1383950047.htm
Maybe I'm coming down with something but that looks kinda cool.

Except for the brown seat and, well lots of bits.

But there's one thing that bike won't do is take a corner. You'd be lucky to make it to the end of your driveway if there was the slightest of bends.

Its totally irresponsible to sell that.

Crasherfromwayback

1st August 2017, 19:11

my cock is tiny, but I still wouldnt "Ride" a boss hoss.

They have to be the biggest , ugliest and shitiest bike ever built.

Madness

1st August 2017, 20:10

They have to be the biggest , ugliest and shitiest bike ever built.

I give you the Corvair.

Moi

1st August 2017, 20:20

I give you the Corvair.

Much better in one like this...

http://www.aviatorshotline.com/sites/aviatorshotline.com/files/george2.jpg

Crasherfromwayback

1st August 2017, 20:28

I give you the Corvair.

Yep. That's pretty bad. So are these...

332045

YellowDog

1st August 2017, 20:37

How 'bout this knob squeezer?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1383792822.htm

Trainer wheels anyone? And there's only two pics of the fucking heap of shit...the rest of the resort. Duh.

The do more than squeeze your knob. They also steal the bike back, whilst you are away sunning yourself, on your overpriced holiday :yes:

Laava

1st August 2017, 22:56

I give you the Corvair.

I see the sign in the background says Briggs and Stratton, no surprises there!

Drew

2nd August 2017, 06:42

drug money and drugs really fuck you up

There is nothing wrong with drugs.

Voltaire

2nd August 2017, 06:57

I give you the Corvair.

Looked better in the car it came from. Nearly bought a turbo version once.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/42/45/7c/42457c6f3ee182ab0534c86a717ccb8a.jpg

Ocean1

2nd August 2017, 08:08

Looked better in the car it came from. Nearly bought a turbo version once.

Saw a nice one in the US last year. Got talking to the guy who owned it, he was quite prepared to let it go for US$5k.

I probably should have taken that, but I wasn't sufficiently aware of the transport/import costs.

Paulo

2nd August 2017, 08:10

They have to be the biggest , ugliest and shitiest bike ever built.

I met the boss owner once, he started talking to me about bikes as he saw my Guzzi parked. He couldn't wait to whip out his phone and show me his 'real' bike. :tugger:
(he was even shorter than me btw)

KawasakiKid

2nd August 2017, 08:28

Yep. That's pretty bad. So are these...

332045

No they are quite amazing, the new model is also a work of art. I have both and ride them regularly. The Boss Hoss is ugly and should be a trike, though I hate trikes.

roogazza

2nd August 2017, 09:14

[QUOTE=Voltaire;1131057731]Looked better in the car it came from. Nearly bought a turbo version once.

As a young mech in the sixties I got to drive one of those. (worked for Shelly's) . Little bit later I got to sample a VW beetle with the Corvair flat six stuffed in the back,impressive in those days.

jasonu

2nd August 2017, 12:09

I think this cunt has one too many zeros in the price.
https://bend.craigslist.org/mpo/d/2001-cr500r-complete-engine/6243792372.html

F5 Dave

2nd August 2017, 13:31

He's only using CL to advertise his evilBay listing.

jellywrestler

2nd August 2017, 18:26

Yep. That's pretty bad. So are these...

332045

bearing in mind the year and have you seen one of the 600cc MV Agustas of the same period, probably have every womans girl gravy dripping on your chin in the day Pete

jellywrestler

2nd August 2017, 18:27

one pipe already been wrapped, the other dented, wow this is going to be a fun project.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1385263605&permanent=0

AllanB

2nd August 2017, 18:35

one pipe already been wrapped, the other dented, wow this is going to be a fun project.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1385263605&permanent=0

POS. Still $1 auction ......

rastuscat

2nd August 2017, 18:42

332050

I'm not really going to list this, but how would you describe it in a listing?

Here's my go.

"One careful owner. Minor electrical problems."

I thought it'd buff out, but no.

rambaldi

2nd August 2017, 18:44

332050

I'm not really going to list this, but how would you describe it in a listing?

Here's my go.

"One careful owner. Minor electrical problems."

Serviced regularly. Stored drained of fluids. Turned over last time I tried.

AllanB

2nd August 2017, 18:45

332050

I'm not really going to list this, but how would you describe it in a listing?

Here's my go.

"One careful owner. Minor electrical problems."

Have you tried CRC on that? A good spray and it will look like new in the morning.

Crasherfromwayback

2nd August 2017, 18:48

bearing in mind the year and have you seen one of the 600cc MV Agustas of the same period, probably have every womans girl gravy dripping on your chin in the day Pete

Not familiar with the MV of the era. But I'd rather fuck my long dead great great grandmother than be seen on the munch.

Laava

2nd August 2017, 19:07

332050

I'm not really going to list this, but how would you describe it in a listing?

Here's my go.

"One careful owner. Minor electrical problems."

I thought it'd buff out, but no.

Ambitious project not for the faint hearted. Part motorbike, part telecom exchange hub. Scooter front end already fitted!

Laava

2nd August 2017, 19:08

Not familiar with the MV of the era. But I'd rather fuck my long dead great great grandmother than be seen on the munch.

That's a bit weird, it's just a bike bro?...

Grumph

2nd August 2017, 19:28

one pipe already been wrapped, the other dented, wow this is going to be a fun project.

Widely regarded as one of the worst bikes ever made - i wouldn't disagree.

I'm not really going to list this, but how would you describe it in a listing?

Here's my go.

"One careful owner. Minor electrical problems."

I thought it'd buff out, but no.

Late model project bike, unrepeatable bargain. Enormous scope for a person of imagination.
Tenders to Public Service garage....

F5 Dave

2nd August 2017, 19:46

They'll be lining up around the corner for this

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1375167284.htm

AllanB

2nd August 2017, 19:53

That's a bit weird, it's just a bike bro?...

Maybe his grandmother was really really attractive.

F5 Dave

2nd August 2017, 19:55

Not. That. Desirable.

Not bad. But not 3.5 Johnsons

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1376346042.htm

HenryDorsetCase

2nd August 2017, 19:56

Serviced regularly. Stored drained of fluids. Turned over last time I tried.

running when parked (strictly true)

F5 Dave

2nd August 2017, 19:59

Tidy. Not standard. Odd colour choice.

Gearbox buggered, that's not going to get better, more likely the direct opposite. And how much?!!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1383724174.htm

rastuscat

2nd August 2017, 20:19

running when parked (strictly true)

Comms via smoke signal. Also strictly true.

EJK

2nd August 2017, 22:26

332050

I'm not really going to list this, but how would you describe it in a listing?

Here's my go.

"One careful owner. Minor electrical problems."

I thought it'd buff out, but no.

Good amount of treads left on tyres.

jellywrestler

3rd August 2017, 10:29

Not familiar with the MV of the era. But I'd rather fuck my long dead great great grandmother than be seen on the munch.

here's the lovely beast

pritch

3rd August 2017, 11:55

332050

I'm not really going to list this, but how would you describe it in a listing?

Here's my go.

"One careful owner. Minor electrical problems."

I thought it'd buff out, but no.

Minor work needed for Warrant.

pritch

3rd August 2017, 12:21

here's the lovely beast

That was a real jolt, I had no idea such an MV had existed. Looks like Honda Dream/Hawk. The picture in my head looked like the one below which is I see now a 750.
And no, I didn't name the file.

Honest Andy

3rd August 2017, 14:43

332050

I'm not really going to list this, but how would you describe it in a listing?

Here's my go.

"One careful owner. Minor electrical problems."

I thought it'd buff out, but no.

Seriously the photo doesn't do it justice. I think you needed to move the camera so the scrap metal isn't in the shot. Who knows, it might be a really tidy sawbench under that tarp

Voltaire

3rd August 2017, 15:20

That was a real jolt, I had no idea such an MV had existed. Looks like Honda Dream/Hawk. The picture in my head looked like the one below which is I see now a 750.
And no, I didn't name the file.

There was an article in a recent bike mag about the black one, MV wanted to build a road bike but did not want it appearing on the race track. For reasons unknown sales were not that high :innocent:

One of yer rich bike collecting types was riding around Hampton Downs carpark on a Munch Mammot, clearly his great great great Grandmother

declined his offer.

MVnut

3rd August 2017, 16:29

There was an article in a recent bike mag about the black one, MV wanted to build a road bike but did not want it appearing on the race track. For reasons unknown sales were not that high :innocent:

One of yer rich bike collecting types was riding around Hampton Downs carpark on a Munch Mammot, clearly his great great great Grandmother

declined his offer.

The new Munch Mammut 2000 is not the prettiest bike, but certainly desirable in its own way, although quite expensive (Ferrari money :laugh:)

Laava

3rd August 2017, 17:01

The new Munch Mammut 2000 is not the prettiest bike, but certainly desirable in its own way, although quite expensive (Ferrari money :laugh:)

Hmmmmmmm, have you got a photo of Crashers great great grandmother? Or one of her sisters?

Crasherfromwayback

3rd August 2017, 17:04

Maybe his grandmother was really really attractive.

The Dear Old Thing wouldn't be looking too flash by now.

KawasakiKid

3rd August 2017, 17:10

The new Munch Mammut 2000 is not the prettiest bike, but certainly desirable in its own way, although quite expensive (Ferrari money :laugh:)

Beauty in a beast way I think, great to ride as is the original 1200TTS. And correct the 2000 is too expensive but you only live once. 200000 or more, about 320000 of your dollars

F5 Dave

3rd August 2017, 17:24

. . . but you only live once. . .
Yeah. That's what I'm worried about.

babysteps

3rd August 2017, 18:08

Comms via smoke signal. Also strictly true.

The vein in Grants temple would have been pulsing double time!

AllanB

3rd August 2017, 20:51

The new Munch Mammut 2000 is not the prettiest bike, but certainly desirable in its own way, although quite expensive (Ferrari money :laugh:)

Oh man - only a mother could love that .....

Is that a really bad looking seam at the tank/seat area?

pritch

3rd August 2017, 21:15

Beauty in a beast way I think, great to ride as is the original 1200TTS. And correct the 2000 is too expensive but you only live once. 200000 or more, about 320000 of your dollars

Well in case anybody has that kind of spare cash around?
http://newatlas.com/motorcycles-2017-monterey-car-week-auctions/50663/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=b9a41c9b40-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-b9a41c9b40-90148181

AllanB

6th August 2017, 20:16

33 thou and going up....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1380329772

F5 Dave

6th August 2017, 20:28

AllanB

6th August 2017, 20:53

Cool ride but with 70 thou on the clock I think it is way over priced.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1375914596.htm

jellywrestler

6th August 2017, 20:55

not full size bikes but waiting for a dream buyer...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/antiques-collectables/automotive-transport/motorbikes/auction-1383658249.htm

Mike.Gayner

6th August 2017, 21:00

Cool ride but with 70 thou on the clock I think it is way over priced.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1375914596.htm

Way too expensive, and some of his modifications make me sick to my stomach.

For reference, this one is 10 years newer, 10x nicer and has only done 6,000km, for the same price.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-1384349941.htm

Laava

7th August 2017, 20:33

Ohh here's a new one. Bet the paint stays looking like that after it is started.

I like this bit,
. . . Hence the low price. . , <_<

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1388055682.htm

This bike could only be improved by the addition of a retro indicator at a bargain price!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/antiques-collectables/automotive-transport/motorbikes/auction-1384010722.htm

F5 Dave

7th August 2017, 22:23

Ohh ohh, ask if he has a full set of five.

Banditbandit

8th August 2017, 11:45

Oh man - only a mother could love that .....

Is that a really bad looking seam at the tank/seat area?

'T's better looking than the original

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/b1/ae/c5/b1aec52a7b0a2df3d58c9010aec84e97.jpg

33 thou and going up....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1380329772

Nice in their day - but not $33grand nice now ...

Cool ride but with 70 thou on the clock I think it is way over priced.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1375914596.htm

Very nice - bugger that price!

Voltaire

8th August 2017, 20:42

Nice in their day - but not $33grand nice now ...

Two bidders slugging it out at $50K seem to think so :msn-wink:

( could go on for some time)

YellowDog

8th August 2017, 20:45

This bike could only be improved by the addition of a retro indicator at a bargain price!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/antiques-collectables/automotive-transport/motorbikes/auction-1384010722.htm

Sold at $52,300 - Pretty impressive really and a great bit of historical kit :yes:

jellywrestler

8th August 2017, 21:03

not optomistic as such but take a look at the secon piccie !!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1389858167

neels

8th August 2017, 21:26

not optomistic as such but take a look at the secon piccie !!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1389858167
Well you could hardly headline your trademe ad with that, with all the talk of slave sales on the dark web people would think you'd got confused with where you were advertising.

neels

8th August 2017, 22:48

Wouldnt mind knowing about the condition now of a blk/red/white RG500 i sold around 2003 to a guy in dunedin with only 7200kms on the clock,more so whether he rode it or stored it..
About 3 weeks ago sold 2 wrecked scooters on trade me to a guy, as i was moving towns,currently couch surfing at a mates before i head off.Woke up the the first morning here and looked out the kitchen window and theres one of the scooters i sold,his flatmate had just brought it off the guy i sold it to on trade me lol.
Think you're in the wrong thread.....
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/183483-Do-you-know-what-happened-to-your-old-bikes?highlight=bikes

danchop

8th August 2017, 23:21

Think you're in the wrong thread.....
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/183483-Do-you-know-what-happened-to-your-old-bikes?highlight=bikes
shit yes...its nice whiskey though

jellywrestler

8th August 2017, 23:30

shit yes...its nice whiskey though

Think you're in the wrong thread
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/158496-What-are-you-drinking-right-now?highlight=drinking

jasonu

9th August 2017, 00:52

not optomistic as such but take a look at the secon piccie !!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1389858167

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