Optimistic sellers

[TheDemonLord]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/antiques-collectables/militaria/swords/auction-810437371.htm

50k for what might be the metal half of an old sword.

If he could sell all his swanky shiz stuff he would be indeed rich.

So many things on that Ad ring massive alarm bells for me

[Crasherfromwayback]

The guy is in La La Land.

[Tazz]

These are fucking fun .. it's a kids racing boat ... 40 horses is quite a lot - the ones here are running around 15 horses ..

This is from the boat

[video=youtube;WteP8DLoq5k]https://www.youtube.com/h?v=WteDLoq5k[/deo]

This shows how they go against each other

[video=youtube;X-utnF75HBw]https://www.youtube.com/ch?v=X-utnHBw[/deo]

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh12/SpazTazSpaz/DSC04911.jpg

I've got one of those (well not really, quite different) tucked up against a wall. Didn't know it was worth 2k lol. They are flat bottomed sketchy as FUCK fun machines.

And I bet his literally comes with 40 actual horses, just all dead, but freshly dead and ex race horses so worth a bit extra as cloning stock yeah :laugh:

[Banditbandit]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/antiques-collectables/militaria/swords/auction-810437371.htm

50k for what might be the metal half of an old sword.

If he could sell all his swanky shiz stuff he would be indeed rich.

If it is genuine (and I have no reason to think it is not, but I'm no expert on these weapons) then it may well be worth this.

Modern replicas go for $500 ...

A similar period one (but in much better condition) is for sale at Bonhams and expected to fetch up to 60,000 POUNDS !!!

He might be a bit blunt and come across as arrogant, but if his sword is real it is worth $50,000.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Lol. Crank, rods and clutch basket. Ahhhhh...nope. It's the alternator rotor...and it ain't in *good condition*

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/engine-components/auction-809982216.htm

[yevjenko]

but if his sword is real it is worth $50,000.

That's the point. He has offered nothing to authenticate that it is real apart from his word (and that word appears to be 'VARIFIED').

He's now added a buy now for you bargain hunters... A cool 83k!

[F5 Dave]

Lol. Crank, rods and clutch basket. Ahhhhh...nope. It's the alternator rotor...and it ain't in *good condition*

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/engine-components/auction-809982216.htm
I think you could weigh that in for $7. This guy is a real find.

[Bender]

You have to give him some credit for going to the trouble of decorating everything with kikuyu grass. That takes artistry, that does.

:killingme

[Crasherfromwayback]

I think you could weigh that in for $7. This guy is a real find.

Hours of entertainment.

[TheDemonLord]

If it is genuine (and I have no reason to think it is not, but I'm no expert on these weapons) then it may well be worth this.

Modern replicas go for $500 ...

A similar period one (but in much better condition) is for sale at Bonhams and expected to fetch up to 80,000 POUNDS !!!

He might be a bit blunt and come across as arrogant, but if his sword is real it is worth $50,000.

Compare it to this:

http://www.swordforum.com/forums/showthread.php?78972-12-C-Sword-Crusader-period-in-the-Holy-Land

The blade has a very unusual fuller for the era that he is claiming (the is the groove along the blade to lighten the blade while preserving strength), secondly for a blade that is supposedly around 800 years old (he Mentions Ṣalāḥ ad-Dīn) it is in remarkably good shape, compared to the one on the forum above.

Next he makes no mention of how the sword got into his possession (considering we are some 16,288 km from the Holy Lands and most countries now have heavy restrictions on taking any archeological find across borders)

Lastly - if it was a genuine auction, I wouldn't expect it to be on Trademe, people who collect this kind of thing and have the money to pay for antique swords are generally not those that browse trademe - generally they will be going to specialist auctions in person so they can independently verify the swords authenticity in person.

as an age for the sword, I would almost be willing to bet the buy now price that it isn't from the crusades, I reckon its probably only 100-400 years old at the most

[EJK]

I wonder if he stole the boat from Taupo :scratch:

[Banditbandit]

Compare it to this:

http://www.swordforum.com/forums/showthread.php?78972-12-C-Sword-Crusader-period-in-the-Holy-Land

Yeah - I saw that one. There is no value mentioned on that. It's interesting to note that that page says very few swords have been recovered from the holy land - further adding doubt to the one on trademe.


The blade has a very unusual fuller for the era that he is claiming (the is the groove along the blade to lighten the blade while preserving strength), secondly for a blade that is supposedly around 800 years old (he Mentions Ṣalāḥ ad-Dīn) it is in remarkably good shape, compared to the one on the forum above.

Next he makes no mention of how the sword got into his possession (considering we are some 16,288 km from the Holy Lands and most countries now have heavy restrictions on taking any archeological find across borders)

Lastly - if it was a genuine auction, I wouldn't expect it to be on Trademe, people who collect this kind of thing and have the money to pay for antique swords are generally not those that browse trademe - generally they will be going to specialist auctions in person so they can independently verify the swords authenticity in person.

as an age for the sword, I would almost be willing to bet the buy now price that it isn't from the crusades, I reckon its probably only 100-400 years old at the most

Yeah .. al of that - I have no way to authenticate the sword - and he doesn't say how he got it and provides no provinence

Have a look at this one - expected to fetch 40 - 60,000 pounds.

http://www.bonhams.com/press_release/11619/

IF the one on trademe is real (and yes, that is in doubt) then his price is not too far off the mark ..

[Banditbandit]

Lol. Crank, rods and clutch basket. Ahhhhh...nope. It's the alternator rotor...and it ain't in *good condition*

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/engine-components/auction-809982216.htm

He didn't mention the oil filter ... and no, no engine part is in good condition when it is that colour !!!

[Crasherfromwayback]

He didn't mention the oil filter ... and no, no engine part is in good condition when it is that colour !!!

Imagine the state of the bearings!

[Banditbandit]

Imagine the state of the bearings!

I'd replace the bearings anyway with a replacement crank ... but I certainly would not be buying that crank.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'd replace the bearings anyway with a replacement crank ... but I certainly would not be buying that crank.

You generally can't buy the bearings separately on a roller bearing crank mate. Even though they're pressed together obviously. Have to buy the complete crank assembly with the roller bears etc. As a kid, I had a GPZ1100 that spun the alt rotor off the end of the crank wrecking the taper. Took it to a machinist to machine down, then to a chromer to have it built back up...specifically told the cunt to NOT dip any part of the crank into the acid bath other than the taper as it'd fuck the bearings. Turned up to collect it...and hello...the whole thing had been dipped totally fucking all of the bearings! Being young and not aware of my rights...I purchased a new one. $2100.00 later...and this was in 1984...

Should've burnt the cunts building down.

[Banditbandit]

You generally can't buy the bearings separately on a roller bearing crank mate.

That one's fucked then ..


As a kid, ...and this was in 1984...



Alright - make me feel old ..

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/art/paintings/portrait/oil/auction-813347481.htm

Hes going to get rich.
Hes got 100% feedback also for his one trade. He bought a car grill some must be straight up.

[Virago]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/art/paintings/portrait/oil/auction-813347481.htm

Hes going to get rich.
Hes got 100% feedback also for his one trade. He bought a car grill some must be straight up.

If it's a genuine McArdle it could be worth a few bob. $50K is seriously in the dreaming category though.

[F5 Dave]

That one's fucked then ..



Alright - make me feel old ..
Used to catch the school bus past Sawyacoming motorcycles in 84ish and they had about 18 MVX250s outside. Feel better or worse?

[jasonu]

This looks like it's to good to be true :yes:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/parts-accessories/other/auction-810452430.htm

Wonder if he'd swap for some magic beans I've been trying to off load

Looks like summat the Steadman clan might be responsible for.

[Crasherfromwayback]

18 MVX250s outside.

Possibly Honda's last truly terrible motorcycle?

[Banditbandit]

Used to catch the school bus past Sawyacoming motorcycles in 84ish and they had about 18 MVX250s outside. Feel better or worse?

Worse ya bastard !!! :laugh: I was riding a motorbike passed Sawyer Honda most days in 1984 ..

[TLDV8]

So many things on that Ad ring massive alarm bells for me

Starting with the carpet and sandals.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Starting with the carpet and sandals.

Lol. Beat me to it!

[F5 Dave]

Possibly Honda's last truly terrible motorcycle?
Have you ridden a ST1300?
What about that Fury thingy?
CX Custom
I won't even mention chocolate Camshafts. except just now obviously..

[Crasherfromwayback]

Have you ridden a ST1300?
What about that Fury thingy?
CX Custom
I won't even mention chocolate Camshafts. except just now obviously..

Yep. GAY.

GAY.

GAY.

Bad.

[Banditbandit]

Two Hondas get listed here as the worst bikes of 2013

http://www.youmotorcycle.com/worst-motorcycles-2013.html

But surprisingly, NO Hondas are listed here as the worst motorcycles of all time

http://xmotorcycle.com/2013/02/11/top-ten-worst-motorcycles-of-all-time/

I don't think the list is great - there were some really BAD motorcycles of the vintage and veteran era.

[BlackSheepLogic]

Two Hondas get listed here as the worst bikes of 2013
http://www.youmotorcycle.com/worst-motorcycles-2013.html

OK, so if Mr Expert don't see bling then the bikes crap.

[HenryDorsetCase]

That list is shite. Piaggio MP3 is super cool. So is RE5

[BlackSheepLogic]

That list is shite. Piaggio MP3 is super cool. So is RE5

The Busa is also a good bike. It may not be the newest kid on the block but they are comfortable, good reliable sports tourers.

[Banditbandit]

Who said I agreed with the list? Just posted it for your entertainment.

[F5 Dave]

Well clearly he wasn't entertained as it didn't affirm his purchase decision.

Sorry BSL, Your bike is ugly. But that's ok, so is mine.

but weren't we ragging on Hondas? Don't want to get off topic. .. erm. ..

[Laava]

That list is shite. Piaggio MP3 is super cool. So is RE5

Recently had one of those piaggios come along on a ride. That is a machine made for city only, it was slow before it eventually blew a fufu.
Yes the RE5 is cool, by virtue of being rare and unusual. Bet if you rode one as a daily ride, you would get over it quickly!

[Mike.Gayner]

Bayride did a great job building this bike, but they're out of their minds if they think they've added $7k to the value of a new Thruxton.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-797165931.htm

[breakaway]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-813060267.htm

Anyone want to buy a beat to shit 13 year old GSXR for more money than you can pick up a K6?

It has a sick paint job.

http://iforce.co.nz/i/12d0c41c.kph.png (http://www.iforce.co.nz/View.aspx?i=12d0c41c.kph.png)

[Ender EnZed]

$80 for some old magazines. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/171371-Bunch-of-magazines)

[imdying]

I think that bike is a good example of why you should get a whole heap of other opinions if you're planning on painting a vehicle something other than an OEM colour/style. Or maybe his mates are just cunts and said, "Sure, it'll look fetching with the frame that colour", IDK :blink:

[unstuck]

It has a sick paint job.



Or, that paint job makes me sick.:sick:

[JimO]

check this shit out......http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=814724699

[unstuck]

check this shit out......http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=814724699

Probably get a bit for it, need a fair bit spent on it though.:Punk:

[EJK]

$14k :lol: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-810000830.htm

Nice quad exhaust pipe tho!

[BlackSheepLogic]

And you think my bike is ugly.


$14k :lol: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-810000830.htm

Nice quad exhaust pipe tho!

[F5 Dave]

Yup, first into mind as ugliest bike - factory built ( sparing all those clowns comedy custom TV things).

[Laava]

The woodgrain dash is a nice finishing touch! Are we sure that Wolseley didn't have a hand in this model?

[EJK]

The woodgrain dash is a nice finishing touch! Are we sure that Wolseley didn't have a hand in this model?

That dashboard. It's a Bentley of motorcycles.

[BigAl]

Yup, first into mind as ugliest bike - factory built ( sparing all those clowns comedy custom TV things).

:crazy: fugly alright, makes a hayabusa look good.

[Virago]

check this shit out......http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=814724699

Jeez - what a rip-off. Must be a dreamer...

[Mike.Gayner]

People pay stupid money for XW's and XY's these days. People are dumb.

[yevjenko]

check this shit out......http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=814724699

do you have to wear the helmets on the back seat when you drive it? or is that just for the bank jobs?

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/171414-Kawasaki-ninja-zx6r-2004?p=1130798694#post1130798694

?? seems dear to me. I dont follow them though.

[HenryDorsetCase]

$14k :lol: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-810000830.htm

Nice quad exhaust pipe tho!

that pipe is stock.

http://www.bikeexif.com/bimota-db3

$14k plus another say $16k....

[yevjenko]

$6500 for a 19 year old bandit!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-812382968.htm

I'd hardly call it vintage either... and I like bandits.

[Banditbandit]

$6500 for a 19 year old bandit!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-812382968.htm

I'd hardly call it vintage either... and I like bandits.



1990s Bandits go for about $3,500. Even allowing for the extras (and it's a nice looking bike) $6,5000 is a bit OTT.

[Oscar]

I'd hardly call it vintage either... and I like bandits.

I love some people's idea of what constitutes classic and/or vintage.
For example, 2014 Triumph T100 is neither...

[TheDemonLord]

1990s Bandits go for about $3,500. Even allowing for the extras (and it's a nice looking bike) $6,5000 is a bit OTT.

$6,5000 is definately OTT, $6,500 is more like a touch on the high side....

[JimmyC]

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7202142/Expensive_Tenere.png

[nudemetalz]

Buy the Tenere and get a free house with it?

[TheDemonLord]

Buy the Tenere and get a free house with it?

For that, I would be expecting a house, Cocaine, Strippers and a years worth of Petrol

[Banditbandit]

I rode a Tenere once - I need BIG money to do it again ...

[EJK]

Must be pretty darn good bash plate and panniers.

[F5 Dave]

For that, I would be expecting a house, Cocaine, Strippers and a years worth of Petrol
Or an out-house in Epsom

[HenryDorsetCase]

Or an out-house in Epsom

three MEEEEEEELLION dollars.

[yevjenko]

But none of you have asked what's IN the panniers...

[GSW]

For that, I would be expecting a house, Cocaine, Strippers and a years worth of Petrol

Hey, hey, hey... I think you are pushing it with the years worth of Petrol :crazy:

[Banditbandit]

Yeah .. nice and original ...

But 20 grand ????

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/343682890.jpg


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-813931030.htm

[F5 Dave]

Take off those nasty engine bars and you still have a boring CB for Z900 money. But my wife said its worth 20k. Oh well, in that case, this $10 note from 2011 is worth 22k as the voice in my head said so, so I'll take the bike for doing skids & just pop in & get me my 2k ta.

[Banditbandit]

Take off those nasty engine bars and you still have a boring CB for Z900 money. But my wife said its worth 20k. Oh well, in that case, this $10 note from 2011 is worth 22k as the voice in my head said so, so I'll take the bike for doing skids & just pop in & get me my 2k ta.

So this is yours ???? It's in excellent condition .. and they were OK in their day ... Does your wife not want it sold ???

[EJK]

How did it run today if it has no battery?

[Vinz0r]

"Last ran approx 15 years ago when I did a partial restoration and ran very well."


It's not even running! He's dreamin'.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yeah .. nice and original ...

But 20 grand ????

]

Not even close.

[F5 Dave]

So this is yours ???? It's in excellent condition .. and they were OK in their day ... Does your wife not want it sold ???
CB350 (or 360). . . vs RD350 or even T350 Not much of a decision in my mind.

[jasonu]

Yeah .. nice and original ...

But 20 grand ????

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-813931030.htm

Yes agreed. Nice bike but not original (partial resto), not an 'F' four cylinder and most importantly not a 2 stroke.

[HenryDorsetCase]

An absolute mint CL350 WAY more desirabe than that sol on tardm for 6060 two weeks ago. That is five grand tops

[nudemetalz]

Or even better is an SL350 :)

[Bender]

"my wife told me i can only sell this for this price after hearing it running today"

Translation: My wife wants me to sell this so she can afford a new toilet, so I'm going to list it for ridiculous money so no-one even considers buying it. I don't want to sell this bike.

[F5 Dave]

Or; they're as mental as each other. Avoid any sort of communication or transaction for fear of it catching.

[98tls]

People pay stupid money for XW's and XY's these days. People are dumb.

Fuck...wish i had kept the mint XYGS with everything i sold for $12500 years back.

[JimO]

do you have to wear the helmets on the back seat when you drive it? or is that just for the bank jobs?
the helmets are for the ugly chicks, in case there arnt any bags

[98tls]

the helmets are for the ugly chicks, in case there arnt any bags

cunts a cunt,rest of its just scenery,pick a spot focus and ignore the rest.:niceone:

[Pumba]

"my wife told me i can only sell this for this price after hearing it running today"

Translation: My wife wants me to sell this so she can afford a new toilet, so I'm going to list it for ridiculous money so no-one even considers buying it. I don't want to sell this bike.

See I read it a bit different;

"I have justified keeping this bike for years by telling my wife it will be worth good money. Now I was going to sell it for $5k not running as that is what I thought it was worth but had no interest. Decided to get it running to make it more attractive and when it fired my with heard it and demanded it be listed for the stupid money I have told her it was worth. To save an argument I have done what I have been told."

Actually the last sent ace probably sums up the entire situation

[jasonu]

People pay stupid money for XW's and XY's these days. People are dumb.

About 12 years ago my mate bought a genuine numbers matching unmolested every day driver complete with patina rust XU1 for $7500. Worth a shit ton more now.

[GSW]

I'm not so sure its worth 11k?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/frames/auction-815523799.htm

[yevjenko]

I'm not so sure its worth 11k?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/frames/auction-815523799.htm
'Some' parts missing... No shit Sherlock...

[Tazz]

'Some' parts missing... No shit Sherlock...

He means from the motor I would have thought...

No idea what this sort of thing would be worth, but if they are that rare good luck getting any of the other parts.

[yevjenko]

he means from the motor i would have thought.
:-d


.........

[HenryDorsetCase]

He means from the motor I would have thought...

No idea what this sort of thing would be worth, but if they are that rare good luck getting any of the other parts.

http://www.kiwiindian.com/


easy. send cases and what have you. Apply credit card. some months later receive engine-in-a-box. Also transmission, wheels, tinware, in fact everything you might need.

rinse, repeat.

get divorced (you spent HOW MUCH?)

give now ex-wife house and all your money.


ride bike.


be happy.


Only $50k. bargain. Probably get at least $20k if I sold it......

[BlackSheepLogic]

Seems an OK plan to me but I still have to check if she's ok with this.


http://www.kiwiindian.com/
easy. send cases and what have you. Apply credit card. some months later receive engine-in-a-box. Also transmission, wheels, tinware, in fact everything you might need.
rinse, repeat.
get divorced (you spent HOW MUCH?)
give now ex-wife house and all your money.
ride bike.
be happy.

[GSW]

http://www.kiwiindian.com/


easy. send cases and what have you. Apply credit card. some months later receive engine-in-a-box. Also transmission, wheels, tinware, in fact everything you might need.

rinse, repeat.

get divorced (you spent HOW MUCH?)

give now ex-wife house and all your money.


ride bike.


be happy.


Only $50k. bargain. Probably get at least $20k if I sold it......

I read that site as Kiwi In Dain?

[Tazz]

check this shit out......http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=814724699


Jeez - what a rip-off. Must be a dreamer...

Not so optimistic in the end or did they drop the price?

[Mike.Gayner]

Not so optimistic in the end or did they drop the price?

Like I said above, people pay stupid money for these things. I'm unsurprised.

[5150]

Sorry guys. I know it's not a bike, but it's funny as shit. :lol:

Read the description and question section. Priceless...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=817718003

[Tazz]

Sorry guys. I know it's not a bike, but it's funny as shit. :lol:

Read the description and question section. Priceless...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=817718003

:lol: I checked in on that a few times yesterday. Gold.
I really hope he's taking the piss for his own sake.

[5150]

:lol: I checked in on that a few times yesterday. Gold.
I really hope he's taking the piss for his own sake.

I see he gave up and abandoned the auction. Still can read all the GOLD :killingme

[F5 Dave]

Fuck I only got through 1/3 of that. You'd think he'd just give up, he was never going to sell his stolen turck, AA report or not.

[Bender]

That turck auction is classic. What could go wrong?

In a similar vein, here's another car auction (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/chrysler/auction-821749351.htm) ... the guy may find this difficult to shift at four grand.

[5150]

the guy may find this difficult to shift at four grand.

You might actually be surprised :shifty:

[Oscar]

You might actually be surprised :shifty:

+1
I've always wanted one of those...

[unstuck]

That turck auction is classic. What could go wrong?

In a similar vein, here's another car auction (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/chrysler/auction-821749351.htm) ... the guy may find this difficult to shift at four grand.

I reckon he will get closer to the 7 grand for that.

That surf one was excellent.:Punk::Punk:

[HenryDorsetCase]

"Are you horse porn vaughn?"

LOLOLOL

[EJK]

Spark plugs on diesel engine.... :killingme

[5150]

Spark plugs on diesel engine.... :killingme

sounds legit... :shifty:

[HenryDorsetCase]

Spark plugs on diesel engine.... :killingme

I think that was mentioned in the AA report....

[5150]

I think that was mentioned in the AA report....

Wonder if the AA report also noted faulty flux capacitor and the low fluid level in the indicator lenses :clap:

[BlackSheepLogic]

Wonder if the AA report also noted faulty flux capacitor and the low fluid level in the indicator lenses :clap:

Hope he will find the AA report.

[yevjenko]

arghhhh my eyes....

burn it, burn it with fire... now!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-802187498.htm

(cos nothing says 16 grand worth of trike like the back end of a mitsi galant, a tape deck under the seat and calling it Diane)

[F5 Dave]

You made me look. You bastard.:no:

[HenryDorsetCase]

You win. that is fucking hideous

[TheDemonLord]

Eugh!

I think its the front wheel that is most offensive - 10/10 for backyard effort, 3/10 for execution

[avgas]

arghhhh my eyes....

burn it, burn it with fire... now!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-802187498.htm

(cos nothing says 16 grand worth of trike like the back end of a mitsi galant, a tape deck under the seat and calling it Diane)
I actually like it. Well for $1,600 I like it. For $16K I am wondering how much dope comes with it.

[BigAl]

The only redeeming feature would be that registration would be cheap, wouldn't it?

I mean 1/2 car 1/2 trike.

Think I'm going to heave now.............

[Laava]

I used to know a Diane very similar to this. Bit wide in the rear end and just plain dodgy!

[Tazz]

I actually like it. Well for $1,600 I like it. For $16K I am wondering how much dope comes with it.

Nowhere near enough.

[mossy1200]

I thought I made the worst project vehicles.
I need tone it down to regain that title now.

[EJK]

Not over the top optimistic but 84,000kms for the price...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=826609697

[yevjenko]

Not over the top optimistic but 84,000kms for the price...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=826609697
10 grand... For that. Nice bike and all, but not worth 10k with those kilometres....

Oh wait, it's got pazzo levers... That makes all the difference

[breakaway]

10 grand... For that. Nice bike and all, but not worth 10k with those kilometres....

Oh wait, it's got pazzo levers... That makes all the difference

It comes with a anti retard plug in. I'd say that alone is worth 10k.

<img src='http://i.snag.gy/S0ly3.jpg'></img>

[Drew]

Not over the top optimistic but 84,000kms for the price...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=826609697
Looking at the bike, those ks wouldn't bother me. Get it for nine and it's a good deal for all.

[F5 Dave]

Eight years old effectively.

[Drew]

Eight years old effectively.

I don't understand your point. That's hardly old, and the bikes are known to go forever.

[F5 Dave]

Be that as it may vehicles plummet in perceived value as they get older. That will be 10yrs and 100thou in a trice. Be very hard to sell then.

[Drew]

Be that as it may vehicles plummet in perceived value as they get older. That will be 10yrs and 100thou in a trice. Be very hard to sell then.

Perhaps. But it will be another ten years before it drops below $6K, and the motor is good for 200,000ks no drams as a road bike.

[BlackSheepLogic]

Oh wait, it's got pazzo levers... That makes all the difference

Could also be eBay knock off levers. Can be hard to tell the difference. The braided lines are nice but from what I can see looks like only the Front brake line. Can't remember how much doing braided lines on the Busa cost, it was somewhere around 1K but that included rear & clutch as well.

[breakaway]

Looking at the bike, those ks wouldn't bother me. Get it for nine and it's a good deal for all.

It's far too expensive considering how much other GSXRs 1 year younger year are selling for.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/CategoryAttributeSearchResults.aspx?search=1&cid=1255&sidebar=1&rptpath=1-26-&39=Sports&40=Suzuki&153=&9=1000&9=1000&24=2008&24=2008&51=0&51=0&sidebarSearch_keypresses=0&sidebarSearch_suggested=0

Who wants to buy a bike with nearly 3x the K's for about the same price? The bike will be up for shit like fork seals, brake disks, bearings, chains, sprockets, cush drives, basically most wear items that most people don't usually replace in the next 1-2 years. When you factor that in (cost of parts, cost of labour, your time to get the bike to the shop and back), even 8k is too expensive for it. It's worth 7k MAXIMUM.

[98tls]

Could also be eBay knock off levers. Can be hard to tell the difference. The braided lines are nice but from what I can see looks like only the Front brake line. Can't remember how much doing braided lines on the Busa cost, it was somewhere around 1K but that included rear & clutch as well.

:shit:1k jesus,did mine for $75 each.

[EJK]

Here is a good one. Thoughts? Yeah I understand those rims are about $5k a piece but still...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=829327836

[Waihou Thumper]

Here is a good one. Thoughts? Yeah I understand those rims are about $5k a piece but still...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=829327836

Is it this bloke?

Caleb Stan Ralph is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. Ralph began his first-class career with Bay of Plenty, then moved to Auckland before heading to Canterbury.

[jasonu]

Is it this bloke?

Caleb Stan Ralph is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. Ralph began his first-class career with Bay of Plenty, then moved to Auckland before heading to Canterbury.


Less than stellar feedback too.

[mossy1200]

Start price isn't even reserve.

[Waihou Thumper]

Less than stellar feedback too.

If it is him, probably playing rugby all the time so no time to buy and sell, unless a family member is using the account too?
Of course it could be a co-incidence but if not then NZRB is paying them too much....:yeah:

[Mike.Gayner]

That is a crazy nice bike, but the seller is out of his mind. That's been for sale for a long time now - pretty sure I first came across is some time in 2014 in this thread.

[jasonu]

If it is him, probably playing rugby all the time so no time to buy and sell, unless a family member is using the account too?



Probably.
Play rugby or play buy and sell. It isn't fair to ponse around customers just because it isn't convenient for him to complete transactions in a timely manner.

[BlackSheepLogic]

:shit:1k jesus,did mine for $75 each.

You may not have had ABS to deal with. It was not a simple bolt on.

[yevjenko]

That magnesium swing arm is $4800 on its own... Still not worth it though

[Autech]

arghhhh my eyes....

burn it, burn it with fire... now!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-802187498.htm

(cos nothing says 16 grand worth of trike like the back end of a mitsi galant, a tape deck under the seat and calling it Diane)

MY EYES! THEY BURN!

Never mind fire, lets nuke the farkin thing.

[Autech]

Truly a bargain buy.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-829902938.htm

"If you like the look of the bike but not the price, make me an offer :)"

Hmmm....

[sil3nt]

Truly a bargain buy.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-829902938.htm

"If you like the look of the bike but not the price, make me an offer :)"

Hmmm....Hah good way to get people to read your classified!

I don't think the ZX-7RR is even worth what he has listed.

[mossy1200]

Truly a bargain buy.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-829902938.htm

"If you like the look of the bike but not the price, make me an offer :)"

Hmmm....

http://raresportbikesforsale.com/tag/zx7r/

Dearest one on ebay $12900 nzd with only 800km on clock.
You can get them in UK for 3tho pounds.

Maybe hes dumped 39 on because its already sold.

[sugilite]

Or maybe he means $3,900. Either that or he does not really want to leave the country :shifty:
Could also just be a case of remus by pipe, remus by nature!

[TheDemonLord]

Or maybe he means $3,900.

Was going to say - suspect an extra 0 might be the case

[BlackSheepLogic]

Hmmmm "Screams down the motorway redlining at 15k with a DISPLAYED top speed of 280kph, this thing is a beast." - If that was not clocked by Radar I'ld be a little skeptical of this whole deal.


Truly a bargain buy.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-829902938.htm

"If you like the look of the bike but not the price, make me an offer :)"

Hmmm....

[Mike.Gayner]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-824286101.htm

This guy might want to have a bit of a look what similar bikes are going for, because he's about 30% overpriced at the moment. I almost bought a better one last year for under $5k (same awesome paint scheme).

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/suspension/auction-830228256.htm

I want this.

For what I think it is worth, which is $500.

I have a plan.

[Ender EnZed]

Or maybe he means $3,900.

He's edited it to that.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-824286101.htm

I almost bought a better one last year for under $5k (same awesome paint scheme).

You should have.

[Drew]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/suspension/auction-830228256.htm

I want this.

For what I think it is worth, which is $500.

I have a plan.
I might be able to help with that. Not this exact item, but same same.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I might be able to help with that. Not this exact item, but same same.

oooh errr. flick me a PM....

[EJK]

2000 MV Agusta F4 for $20k. I guess it'll worth a bit of dollars for being one of the first F4s since after the resurrection of the company. But $20k? Perhaps in 5 years time maybe?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-831110248.htm

[Mike.Gayner]

No, there's nothing classic about that bike. It will decline in value over time, like almost any other bike. $20k is outrageous now, and will become moreso as the years go by.

[jasonu]

2000 MV Agusta F4 for $20k. I guess it'll worth a bit of dollars for being one of the first F4s since after the resurrection of the company. But $20k? Perhaps in 5 years time maybe?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-831110248.htm

In 5 years time it will be worth less not more. It is still too new to appreciate in value because of ageing. Maybe in 25 years time...

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-831044851.htm

Would need be painted to even get close.

[jasonu]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-831044851.htm

Would need be painted to even get close.

5k for a nearly 30 year old never was special bike. I think it would have to be a totally different bike to even get close.

[EJK]

Assembly may require.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/auction-829702864.htm

[mossy1200]

Assembly may require.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/auction-829702864.htm

I like this bit.

"This is a restoration project I started last year but am having to sell as i have too many projects on the go."

If the guy has many more projects like this he must own a large man cave.

[mossy1200]

5k for a nearly 30 year old never was special bike. I think it would have to be a totally different bike to even get close.

You hurts my feelings I have a k100rs or most of one.

[jafa21]

I am surprised this hasnt made it to the thread...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-827822018.htm

[BigAl]

I am surprised this hasnt made it to the thread...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-827822018.htm

It has http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/172101-Suzuki-GSXR-600-K8-2008

and looks like you are selling it!

[mossy1200]

I am surprised this hasnt made it to the thread...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-827822018.htm

For an extra 500 you can have the exhaust.

Wait for an extra 3k you could have a new 2015 one.

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-822089017.htm

neither classic nor vintage and 25% too expensive. I was offered a brand new 2015 Yamaha SR400 (EFI for $8999 on the road.

I am sort of keen on a middleweight classic runabout but at this point I may as well buy a brand new SR400.

[jasonu]

I am surprised this hasnt made it to the thread...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-827822018.htm


It has http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/172101-Suzuki-GSXR-600-K8-2008

and looks like you are selling it!

Busted!!!!!307795

[Tazz]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-822089017.htm

neither classic nor vintage and 25% too expensive. I was offered a brand new 2015 Yamaha SR400 (EFI for $8999 on the road.

I am sort of keen on a middleweight classic runabout but at this point I may as well buy a brand new SR400.

Awww, but they're MTA assured!

[jasonu]

You hurts my feelings I have a k100rs or most of one.

Sorry 'bout that. Come on over and I'll shout you a chocolate
fish.

[Wiki Drifter]

Nice bike, but the price? Srsly... <_<

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-827431630.htm

[BlackSheepLogic]

Nice bike, but the price? Srsly... <_<

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-827431630.htm

Boys has a 2007 blackbird with 30K for $10,995 that's been sitting for a long time. They nice bikes but they just not popular in the current market. At $15,000 it's not far off what I paid for my Busa new.

[mossy1200]

Nice bike, but the price? Srsly... <_<

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-827431630.htm

That's what idd say my 2013 14r with 5km and 3k extras is worth. That's just dreaming.

[Madness]

That's what idd say my 2013 14r with 5km and 3k extras is worth. That's just dreaming.

Yeah, but your 14R doesn't have 11,000cc displacement :facepalm:

[BlackSheepLogic]

Yeah, but your 14R doesn't have 11,000cc displacement :facepalm:

Didn't spot that until you pointed it out. Just assumed stock my mistake. Anyone know what the 1/4 run time for that is? Might be interested.

[Ender EnZed]

Yeah, but your 14R doesn't have 11,000cc displacement :facepalm:

$15k is a bargain given the price of the 11L bore out kit.

[nudemetalz]

Collectors bike???
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-831621765.htm
Come on, you know you want it......he says "ne 1 keen giz a txt.!!"


Of course,..it's the HD Boat Tail guy....

[BigAl]

Collectors bike???
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-831621765.htm
Come on, you know you want it......he says "ne 1 keen giz a txt.!!"


Of course,..it's the HD Boat Tail guy....

lol, yeah minter, "ran well a coupla years ago"

[Tazz]

Collectors bike???
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-831621765.htm
Come on, you know you want it......he says "ne 1 keen giz a txt.!!"


Of course,..it's the HD Boat Tail guy....

Where's it going if it's not relisted? The tip?

[F5 Dave]

"this is a fairly rare honda 'paris 2 daka ' model 250cc xl.[google them!! i think they cleaned up that year"
- Were they the Janitors bikes?

Nice find Chris. Not so nice find Rocketman (I assume it was the tip it was found at).

[rustyrobot]

"this is a fairly rare honda 'paris 2 daka ' model 250cc xl.[google them!! i think they cleaned up that year"
- Were they the Janitors bikes?



http://www.dakardantan.com/paris-dakar-1983/classement.html

No no, by 'cleaned up' he means - there was one of them in the ride that year and they abandoned the race.

[Tazz]

http://www.dakardantan.com/paris-dakar-1983/classement.html

No no, by 'cleaned up' he means - there was one of them in the ride that year and they abandoned the race.

Maybe they were the first to abandon and therefore cleaned up in that section?

First two pictures I clicked on were of a Lada being pushed and a Toyota with its bonnet up. Some things never change eh :laugh:

[unstuck]

Collectors bike???
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-831621765.htm
Come on, you know you want it......he says "ne 1 keen giz a txt.!!"


Of course,..it's the HD Boat Tail guy....

The dude is wasted.:laugh::laugh::laugh:
Looks kinda like a vf tank on it.

[mossy1200]

http://www.dakardantan.com/paris-dakar-1983/classement.html

No no, by 'cleaned up' he means - there was one of them in the ride that year and they abandoned the race.

Must be rare though. 1983 xl Dakar are so rare in fact they have xr side covers.

[EJK]

That stupid shit face fucktard again?

Someone please enlighten me what's so "best engineered" about this scrap of metal.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-827477379.htm

[mossy1200]

That stupid shit face fucktard again?

Someone please enlighten me what's so "best engineered" about this scrap of metal.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-827477379.htm

I only just realised its $60,000.00 superglide guy. lol

[bogan]

Someone please enlighten me what's so "best engineered" about this scrap of metal.

In harley comps this award is given to the bike which has the least number of bolts rattled off when fired up.

[nzspokes]

Must be rare though. 1983 xl Dakar are so rare in fact they have xr side covers.

And it looks to have a disc brake guard on the swing arm? I could be wrong but thats what it looks like.

[F5 Dave]

That Try hard Hardley is super ghey. Super ghey.

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=833216568&permanent=0

clearly the SE is plated with platinum, and encrusted with diamonds and the chickie pictured is "available" to kickstart the thing, and for other duties.....

[nudemetalz]

I tell you what though, someone obviously wants it (or the girly).... as it has bids on it. Can you not pick up a brand new SR400 and convert it to 500 for the same price?

[Waihou Thumper]

I tell you what though, someone obviously wants it (or the girly).... as it has bids on it. Can you not pick up a brand new SR400 and convert it to 500 for the same price?

Nope, the previous poster is just fishing! and tyre kicking....Mind you the girlie is cute..:)
AND who is this Raybe fella that always bids on bikes but never buys one?

[HenryDorsetCase]

I tell you what though, someone obviously wants it (or the girly).... as it has bids on it. Can you not pick up a brand new SR400 and convert it to 500 for the same price?

thats me. the seller had deceptively set the opening bid at $3k: I wanted to get an idea of what he thought it was worth so bid it up to within 15% of reserve.

My view is that tardme should only allow you to set an opening bid that is reserve.... that way the first bid buys it and the frenzy commences.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I tell you what though, someone obviously wants it (or the girly).... as it has bids on it. Can you not pick up a brand new SR400 and convert it to 500 for the same price?

best deal on a new SR400 I have been offered is $8999 incl ORC and with about two months rego left. Ex demo with about 1000k on it.

so not really.

[F5 Dave]

The girly is quite delightful.

I've ridden an SR & they are not.

Pristine worked RZ money that is with money for holidays, and some left over to buy Aksle some chups.

[nudemetalz]

best deal on a new SR400 I have been offered is $8999 incl ORC and with about two months rego left. Ex demo with about 1000k on it.

so not really.
Ah okay,..didn't realise the 400s were that dear !! Mind you there is a big market in Japan for them.

[sidecar bob]

best deal on a new SR400 I have been offered is $8999 incl ORC and with about two months rego left. Ex demo with about 1000k on it.

so not really.

Those old/new SR400's appear to be one of the poorest value for money new bike purchases in history.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Those old/new SR400's appear to be one of the poorest value for money new bike purchases in history.

agreed. They have been making them essentially unchanged since 1978 and so they would have paid for the tooling by now. Plus comparing the RRP ($9599 + ORC) to other far more complex bikes does make them pale by comparison.

second hand W650's looking like better value tbh.

[BlackSheepLogic]

thats me. the seller had deceptively set the opening bid at $3k: I wanted to get an idea of what he thought it was worth so bid it up to within 15% of reserve

Can the seller on trade change the reserve at the last minute to make the sale in which case you would win it at the last bid?

[rustyrobot]

Can the seller on trade change the reserve at the last minute to make the sale in which case you would win it at the last bid?

No, you cannot change the reserve once bidding has started. I'm not even sure you can change it before then.

[Waihou Thumper]

Can the seller on trade change the reserve at the last minute to make the sale in which case you would win it at the last bid?

No, once someone has bid, it is firm, cannot edit...

[Waihou Thumper]

No, you cannot change the reserve once bidding has started. I'm not even sure you can change it before then.

Can change it as many times as you want to until someone bids. The time of the ending can only be changed a few times though...again until someone bids...

[HenryDorsetCase]

Can the seller on trade change the reserve at the last minute to make the sale in which case you would win it at the last bid?

no idea - hadnt even thought of that. I might ask him what he really wants for it and to remove my bid.

[HenryDorsetCase]

No, once someone has bid, it is firm, cannot edit...


ah, tks. I won't bother contacting him then.

[BlackSheepLogic]

Thanks. I have a trademe account but not used it yet.


No, once someone has bid, it is firm, cannot edit...

[Ender EnZed]

thats me. the seller had deceptively set the opening bid at $3k: I wanted to get an idea of what he thought it was worth so bid it up to within 15% of reserve.


You've probably convinced him it's worth at least $7k. Now he'll never sell it for less.

[BlackSheepLogic]

You've probably convinced him it's worth at least $7k. Now he'll never sell it for less.

Since all the bidding was by HenryDorsetCase I think he's going to figure out a year from now that there was only one buyer interested at 7K who's no longer interested.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Since all the bidding was by HenryDorsetCase I think he's going to figure out a year from now that there was only one buyer interested at 7K who's no longer interested.

I could break the bad news to him I guess.... $5k I would have bought it.

Now I will use that money to pay tax, because apparently getting put in jail for not paying tax means you can't go out and earn more money to pay more tax.....

[jafa21]

Busted!!!!!307795

I wasnt trying to be sneaky.
I was owning up to the fact that it seems expensive and i am surprised it hasnt made it to the thread.

However it ahs to be the cheapest Gixxer on trade me now after another price drop

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=833488404

[BlackSheepLogic]

I wasnt trying to be sneaky.
I was owning up to the fact that it seems expensive and i am surprised it hasnt made it to the thread.

However it ahs to be the cheapest Gixxer on trade me now after another price drop

Do you want to keep it for another year? Right now is a good time to be out on a bike, another couple of months there will be less buyers and therefore a harder sell (lower value). I would think even in the best market a non-LAMS 600 would be hard sell but even more so now with Suzuki's deals at the moment on new bikes.

Listing it at your rock bottom price rather than dropping your asking price every week or two. Let bidding decide if it's worth more while buyers are out looking for a bike. If you don't get any bidders keep the bike and ride it more...

[BigAl]

I wasnt trying to be sneaky.
I was owning up to the fact that it seems expensive and i am surprised it hasnt made it to the thread.

However it ahs to be the cheapest Gixxer on trade me now after another price drop

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=833488404

Nah not the cheapest by a long way eg http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-833455934.htm

[jafa21]

Nah not the cheapest by a long way eg http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-833455934.htm

this is not the same comparison. There were some significant differences between the 2007 and 2008 models.

[jafa21]

Do you want to keep it for another year? Right now is a good time to be out on a bike, another couple of months there will be less buyers and therefore a harder sell (lower value). I would think even in the best market a non-LAMS 600 would be hard sell but even more so now with Suzuki's deals at the moment on new bikes.

Listing it at your rock bottom price rather than dropping your asking price every week or two. Let bidding decide if it's worth more while buyers are out looking for a bike. If you don't get any bidders keep the bike and ride it more...

I am not in a hurry to sell. Obviously the first price was way too high. I have dropped the price to see where the market actually is. I have no problem keeping the bike as its a nice bike and i dont ride enough to make a significant difference (in kms or condition) to the bike. I am sure i will be able to get similar price for it even in a few months.

[jafa21]

Nah not the cheapest by a long way eg http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-833455934.htm

Also, mine is an asking price and the other one is an auction starting at $7k. Not the final price.


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[breakaway]

this is not the same comparison. There were some significant differences between the 2007 and 2008 models.

Like what? The addition of the pussy switch? Pff. I don't even think the pussy switch is included on 600s.

I can appreciate that a rider's bike is worth a million bucks to the rider, but when selling, you'd best get real.

[Berg]

Also, mine is an asking price and the other one is an auction starting at $7k. Not the final price.


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Nothing to do with price but be wary of people wanting to come round to your house for a look/asking for a home address. Seems scumbag thieving fuckers delight in finding out where your baby is parked so they can visit it when you aren't home. Already had one dodgy email request for my address (got my DRZ250 for sale) that, when checked, changed to a whole different email address if replied to.
All thieves should be shot in the face!

[ruaphu]

All thieves should be shot in the face!

Just for starters


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[EJK]

This is a dreamers thread, right? This time I'm the dreamer :drool:

https://touch.trademe.co.nz/motors/listing/view/833738182

[5150]

This is a dreamers thread, right? This time I'm the dreamer :drool:

https://touch.trademe.co.nz/motors/listing/view/833738182

:drool::not:

[yevjenko]

If its worth £30k but only nz$35k why da fuq is he bringing it here and not selling it in the UK?

[Waihou Thumper]

If its worth £30k but only nz$35k why da fuq is he bringing it here and not selling it in the UK?

Define 'Worth' :)
My house is worth a million but.....

[5150]

Define 'Worth' :)
My house is worth a million but.....


Akzle only give you $5 and 2 bags of crisps...:shifty:

[HenryDorsetCase]

If its worth £30k but only nz$35k why da fuq is he bringing it here and not selling it in the UK?

I want this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-RC45-RVF750R-/231435453136?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item35e2a0c2d0

I then want to go to a Honda trackday and let Aaron Slight give it a seeing-to.

Its about 2 for 1 with the pound so $23kNZD plus shipping and packing.


Its all do-able. And a nice Nigerian prince has emailed me about an inheritance...........


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VFR-750-RC30-8789-MILES-FROM-NEW-SOLD-/161532053464?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item259c0f87d8

and

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-NR750-Oval-Piston-Classic-Vintage-Rare-Collectors-Rarer-Than-RC30-RC45-/131217658390?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item1e8d2e9216

better than Viagra.

[sil3nt]

Dime a dozen those RCs!

What you really want is an NR...or two:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-NR750-Oval-Piston-Classic-Vintage-Rare-Collectors-Rarer-Than-RC30-RC45-/131217658390?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item1e8d2e9216
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-NR-750-/261675657176?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item3ced15a7d8

Damn beaten to it :facepalm:

[Bender]

I want this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-RC45-RVF750R-/231435453136?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item35e2a0c2d0

I then want to go to a Honda trackday and let Aaron Slight give it a seeing-to.



Aaron Slight still has an RC45 in its crate, unused.

[BlackSheepLogic]

This is a dreamers thread, right? This time I'm the dreamer :drool:
https://touch.trademe.co.nz/motors/listing/view/833738182

It's OK, but the only Honda bike I would considerer selling my wife & child for is a NR750.

[F5 Dave]

You guys think low. Doohan or Rossi's NSR500 would have the licking of them all & be light & sound nice into the bargain.

[5150]

You guys think low. Doohan or Rossi's NSR500 would have the licking of them all & be light & sound nice into the bargain.

Good luck finding one tho...

[F5 Dave]

Wonder if Doohan kept one? I know where he lives, or rather when I was at Surfers 10yrs ago someone pointed over to one of his places.
Black clothes, shoe polish, bolt cutters.
Getting through Customs might be a problem

[HenryDorsetCase]

Wonder if Doohan kept one? I know where he lives, or rather when I was at Surfers 10yrs ago someone pointed over to one of his places.
Black clothes, shoe polish, bolt cutters.
Getting through Customs might be a problem

Why stop there? CAsey Stoner lives there too so theres likely at least one MOtoGP Duke and Honda there too. What about Gardiner?


According to something I read, most of that stuff goes in the crusher at the end of the season except their favoured riders (and maybe Championship winners) get to keep an example, and the Honda museum or equivalent.

[F5 Dave]

Lawson had it in his contract, win a championship, keep the bike.

MotoGP bikes sound the same. Doohan's Screamer NSR on full song from trackside was something to behold.

[Pumba]

.....win a championship, keep the bike.

That is what Honda kept telling Aaron Slight as well

[Pumba]

Wonder if Doohan kept one?

plus a couple

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[5150]

Check out pics of whats hiding in Carl Fogarty's garage. I wonder who keeps it all serviced and clean.... http://www.hondacb1000r.com/forums/general-chat/3833-carl-fogarty-s-garage-wow.html

[EJK]

I wonder who keeps it all serviced and clean.... http://www.hondacb1000r.com/forums/general-chat/3833-carl-fogarty-s-garage-wow.html

<img src="http://www.throng.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/target-wanker.jpg" />

Looks like we got a lil distracted and sidetracked. Jumping back on topic....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-833915662.htm

This Ducati is not even "S" model.

[F5 Dave]

[QUOTE=Pumba;1130818061]plus a couple

/QUOTE]
OK so there's five. We`ll need a truck. Actually looks like the place but it was 10 years ago

[jasonu]

I want this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-RC45-RVF750R-/231435453136?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item35e2a0c2d0

I then want to go to a Honda trackday and let Aaron Slight give it a seeing-to.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VFR-750-RC30-8789-MILES-FROM-NEW-SOLD-/161532053464?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item259c0f87d8

and

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-NR750-Oval-Piston-Classic-Vintage-Rare-Collectors-Rarer-Than-RC30-RC45-/131217658390?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item1e8d2e9216

better than Viagra.

You'd do better with John Koskinsi. He got more out of the RC45 than Aaron did.

[jasonu]

Wonder if Doohan kept one? I know where he lives, or rather when I was at Surfers 10yrs ago someone pointed over to one of his places.
Black clothes, shoe polish, bolt cutters.
Getting through Customs might be a problem

Watch out mate. MD is a professional loan shark now. Do wrong to him and you might get a 'little visit'.

[F5 Dave]

I'll just tell him its a strip club and he'll instinctively slip into normal suit & fall over vomit on my shoes & cry about how he used to be someone

[Banditbandit]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-833915662.htm

This Ducati is not even "S" model.

Yeah but: The most powerful 999 model. It has a full 63mm od termignoni exhaust system,power commander and has been dynoed . :tugger:

[yevjenko]

Define 'Worth' :)
My house is worth a million but.....

That was my rewording... He said fetching £30k and upwards

[yevjenko]

Yeah but: The most powerful 999 model. It has a full 63mm od termignoni exhaust system,power commander and has been dynoed . :tugger:
And it's yellow. That had to count for something right? :no:

[BlackSheepLogic]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-833915662.htm
This Ducati is not even "S" model.

"Have got new cam belts to go with bike"

Kind of sad owning a bike with 12K on the clock and needing the cam belts changed. Not a bike I could afford to own.

[F5 Dave]

Kind of sad, but that's the Ducati way. The belts take a 'set', and at least he is being honest & responsible about it. Replace belts at 2 years or xx km whichever the sooner. Most get replaced from sitting I'd bet.

[HenryDorsetCase]

This is the opposite of "optimistic sellers": I reckon this is a deal:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-833437795.htm

[Tazz]

Collectors bike???
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-831621765.htm
Come on, you know you want it......he says "ne 1 keen giz a txt.!!"


Of course,..it's the HD Boat Tail guy....

Wasn't much interest so he adjusted the price...

[rustyrobot]

Wasn't much interest so he adjusted the price...

Haha - what?! :weird: Maybe all those people in sales have been doing it wrong all these years!

Still, he's definitely not alone in that. I bought the same coffee from pak&save for 6 months at the same price, then one week I go in, it has a "Bonus Buy" and costs a dollar more a bag.

Perhaps it'll work out for him after all.

[mossy1200]

Haha - what?! :weird: Maybe all those people in sales have been doing it wrong all these years!

Still, he's definitely not alone in that. I bought the same coffee from pak&save for 6 months at the same price, then one week I go in, it has a "Bonus Buy" and costs a dollar more a bag.

Perhaps it'll work out for him after all.

Like a bar of chocolate with 10% extra free advertised in bold colour at the top. The shop removed the special price its been using for the last 3 months and returns to a mystery retail price that's 20% dearer instead.

[nzspokes]

This is the opposite of "optimistic sellers": I reckon this is a deal:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-833437795.htm

I would agree.

Must not buy another bike before finishing the ones I have.......

[Laava]

I see plenty of these on TM and wonder who the fuck buys them?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-814916209.htm
This one is superior to the rest because the seller is claiming it to be american. Despite the fact it has no gears brakes or lights!

[awa355]

Re optimistic sellers. I'm looking at another bike. I would love a classic 'sit up' style from the 80's. Here are two listings for a GSX400.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-833079261.htm This seller has gone to the trouble of plenty of photos. Lots of close up details.

This guy couldn't give a shit about first impressions.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=835487045 Big difference in asking prices but that can usually be negotiated.

[EJK]

I see plenty of these on TM and wonder who the fuck buys them?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-814916209.htm
This one is superior to the rest because the seller is claiming it to be american. Despite the fact it has no gears brakes or lights!

Dodgy as fuck.

[BlackSheepLogic]

Re optimistic sellers. I'm looking at another bike. I would love a classic 'sit up' style from the 80's. Here are two listings for a GSX400.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-833079261.htm This seller has gone to the trouble of plenty of photos. Lots of close up details

I like that bike, not sure why but I do. I would tend to also go for someone who put the effort into their listing and use the other listing as an example when negotiating. Even if I paid a little extra think the first seller would be easier to deal with.

[awa355]

I like that bike, not sure why but I do. I would tend to also go for someone who put the effort into their listing and use the other listing as an example when negotiating. Even if I paid a little extra think the first seller would be easier to deal with.

This is what I would also love, but take the looks away and $3500 for a single cyl 250 that is 20 years old just seems too high. Seller also has a similar bike but a '93 with 54,000k for $3500, again too much in my opinion.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-833513559.htm

[HenryDorsetCase]

This is what I would also love, but take the looks away and $3500 for a single cyl 250 that is 20 years old just seems too high. Seller also has a similar bike but a '93 with 54,000k for $3500, again too much in my opinion.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-833513559.htm

Dont fuck about: this is the best buy on tardme at present.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-835253523.htm

[unstuck]

I see plenty of these on TM and wonder who the fuck buys them?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-814916209.htm
This one is superior to the rest because the seller is claiming it to be american. Despite the fact it has no gears brakes or lights!

Me...:devil2:

[awa355]

Dont fuck about: this is the best buy on tardme at present.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-835253523.htm

Also this for 80's 750's. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-833918045.htm

or this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-833361575.htm

Trouble is, great bikes while they are still running, not so good when scouring the world for parts.

[F5 Dave]

ERM, that's a CBX750. Who doesn't even know what kind of bike they own? But start prices aren't sale prices on many auctions.

[Laava]

Me...:devil2:

Haha, you a funny choker!