Optimistic sellers

[F5 Dave]

If you are going to buy big, why wouldn't buy a van?? I mean you can't get a racebike or dirt ike in the back of anything mentioned. Impractical vehicles. All vehicles must revolve around the one true religion. - The circle with the crossed tuning forks.

[F5 Dave]

So, yer into VMX. Do you choose this or an RM400?


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1533252571.htm?rsqid=8530e62e846044079c77baceef841 7dd#top-of-page

[F5 Dave]

Want to spend a large wedge to go slowly?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1535709690.htm?rsqid=7657a05588914a16ba23003610694 3ec

[pritch]

[QUOTE=F5 Dave;1131084087]So, yer into VMX. Do you choose this or an RM400?


I just can't see the CCM as worth that money. If there were only a few of them made it's possible there's reasons for that. I had a Cheney B50MX, a similar concept, and I hope someone is enjoying that still.

[sidecar bob]

I can't decide wether this is Optimistic or not. Opinions please.
I didn't think my much tidier TR5 powered one with 7R rear hub & alloys was worth that much.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1537918980

[nudemetalz]

Want to spend a large wedge to go slowly?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1535709690.htm?rsqid=7657a05588914a16ba23003610694 3ecThey're actually worth that now, Dave. Just not that one !!


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[nudemetalz]

$30K for an XR500 with the chain put on wrong and worded like a 14 year boy-racer is selling it.....
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1537718521.htm?rsqid=3e3cb861a638449fb1478f7409b4f 713

[Owl]

$30K for an XR500 with the chain put on wrong and worded like a 14 year boy-racer is selling it.....
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1537718521.htm?rsqid=3e3cb861a638449fb1478f7409b4f 713

Surely got to be worth 4 times the price of a POS with brown seat and exhaust wrap. Fucking awesome seeing that!:yes:

[Crasherfromwayback]

$30K for an XR500 with the chain put on wrong and worded like a 14 year boy-racer is selling it.....
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1537718521.htm?rsqid=3e3cb861a638449fb1478f7409b4f 713

What do you see as being so wrong with (the very brief) wording?

[Drew]

$30K for an XR500 with the chain put on wrong and worded like a 14 year boy-racer is selling it.....
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1537718521.htm?rsqid=3e3cb861a638449fb1478f7409b4f 713
I dunno what it's worth. Doubt anybody really does. The bike is an icon and has zero k's.

The ad reads fine though.

[Paulo]

I dunno what it's worth. Doubt anybody really does. The bike is an icon and has zero k's.

The ad reads fine though.

u shld reed da coments m8 ( ;) )

[Crasherfromwayback]

u shld reed da coments m8 ( ;) )

Great eh. I'd sell you a factory works bike for less though.

[george formby]

$30K for an XR500 with the chain put on wrong and worded like a 14 year boy-racer is selling it.....
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1537718521.htm?rsqid=3e3cb861a638449fb1478f7409b4f 713


This XT 500 (https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0118-314819/1976-yamaha-xt500/) went for $11'000 US recently.

Here are 100 bikes (https://newatlas.com/100-most-interesting-sales-2018-las-vegas-motorcycle-auctions/53141/) from the auction. Just for interests sake.

[nudemetalz]

What do you see as being so wrong with (the very brief) wording?As Paulo said...check the comments, Pete.

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[pritch]

Lotus Exige 240R

I'd have one if I could no longer ride a motorbike.

Friend of mine has owned a series of new 'sports saloons' but has had surgery on his spine and now has limited mobility in his legs. He can't ride a bike now so has sold the bike and has sold his car and bought an SUV.

At this stage of his riding career he could consider a big scooter but I don't think the image would appeal to him. Some years ago there were a couple of ancient dudes attending Ulysses rallies on big scooters, they really can extend your time on two wheels.



Some of you may know of whom I speak but I'm working on the basis of "no name, no pack drill".

[jasonu]

What do you see as being so wrong with (the very brief) wording?

He might be referring to the Q&A text. If he is I agree.

[nudemetalz]

He might be referring to the Q&A text. If he is I agree.That I am. Figured if someone is selling it for that much then more knowledgeable (and legible) answers would be warranted....

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[HenryDorsetCase]

I dunno what it's worth. Doubt anybody really does. The bike is an icon and has zero k's.

The ad reads fine though.

The ad is fine. The Q & A is fucking cringe.

[AllanB]

The ad is fine. The Q & A is fucking cringe.

One of my work colleagues txt and FB's like that ..... she is quite capable of speaking properly and writing a decent work e-mail/letter.

Maybe it's cool. And I'm just old.

But not old enough to pay $30k for that XR.......

Wonder why it has never been ridden.

[WALRUS]

yer normally keep da chain in linen cuboard on the wifes white sheets so it dont rust, qwikly put it on 4 photo shoot. oops

I mean.. WHAT!?

[F5 Dave]

They're actually worth that now, Dave. Just not that one !!


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I'll try edit, hmm works now. Iv'e known a couple of people with 50s. Absolute slugs. You'd be disappointed to pay 6.5k and realise that.

[nudemetalz]

HeyLookwhatthecatdraggedin.heymyspacebarstoppedwor king.weird

I'll try edit, hmm works now. Iv'e known a couple of people with 50s. Absolute slugs. You'd be disappointed to pay 6.5k and realise that.

Great to hear from you too, Dave :bleh:

Yeah, the V65 Larios 4v head ones are good when they're not stretching valves :)

[Crasherfromwayback]

As Paulo said...check the comments, Pete.




He might be referring to the Q&A text. If he is I agree.

Yeah, but it looks like he's just taking the piss in the Q & A section.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Great to hear from you too, Dave :bleh:

Yeah, the V65 Larios 4v head ones are good when they're not stretching valves :)

I know someone who bought one of them in the 80's and it failed. they are STILL bitter about it. And the lack of factory/distributor/retailer support. They've never bought another european bike, let alone a Guzzi.

Welcome back by the way!

[F5 Dave]

Yeah Trudie bought one new, the 650 4v, and we though oooh, exotic. But no. As it turned out. Had issues.

[Jeff Sichoe]

No bites on my rf in the online trading sub-forum, I thought it was priced well... what do you guys reckon an honest price would be?

[Drew]

No bites on my rf in the online trading sub-forum, I thought it was priced well... what do you guys reckon an honest price would be?

Saw that on Facebook I think. Not running right it's probably a grand high. Maybe more.

[Voltaire]

I can't decide wether this is Optimistic or not. Opinions please.
I didn't think my much tidier TR5 powered one with 7R rear hub & alloys was worth that much.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1537918980

Other than Iconic models demand for kick start British bikes must be waning.

They fall into " thats nice but no so nice I'd want one"

I do prefer these days press and go to kick and swear.:innocent:

[Paulo]

Founds a new source for LOLS .

http://classifieds.thebikeshed.cc/details/1348

[Dadpole]

Founds a new source for LOLS .

http://classifieds.thebikeshed.cc/details/1348

You bastard. Now I have to go and bleach my eyes....

[husaberg]

You bastard. Now I have to go and bleach my eyes....
tanks four inches to short forcing the seat far to far forward rear of tank must always extend to the same length as the footpeg . (cafe law 1)
The pegs themselves look to far forward as well. Pegs generally fall in the middle of the subframe triangle (Cafe law number 2)

[sidecar bob]

tanks four inches to short forcing the seat far to far forward rear of tank must always extend to the same length as the footpeg . (cafe law 1)
The pegs themselves look to far forward as well. Pegs generally fall in the middle of the subframe triangle (Cafe law number 2)

Real cafe racers based on featherbed frames used the swingarm pivot to mount the footpegs.
So the footpegs were basically an extension of the pivot.

[Paulo]

tanks four inches to short forcing the seat far to far forward rear of tank must always extend to the same length as the footpeg . (cafe law 1)
The pegs themselves look to far forward as well. Pegs generally fall in the middle of the subframe triangle (Cafe law number 2)

Tanks exactly where Moto Guzzi put them (V7 tank on a tonti frame) The price looks well out of position though.

[Banditbandit]

I can't decide wether this is Optimistic or not. Opinions please.
I didn't think my much tidier TR5 powered one with 7R rear hub & alloys was worth that much.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1537918980

That doesn't seem over the top for a Rickman Mettise ..

[Banditbandit]

Tanks exactly where Moto Guzzi put them (V7 tank on a tonti frame) The price looks well out of position though.

I like the look .. needs a little bit of a finish off - footpeg position etc.

The price - NZ$34,747 - is just way over the top for this .. way past dreamer land ..

[Grumph]

Tanks exactly where Moto Guzzi put them (V7 tank on a tonti frame) The price looks well out of position though.

Proportions are wrong - most cafe'd Guzzis use a longer tank - and this is why,







That doesn't seem over the top for a Rickman Mettise ..

Yes, it is....I've seen both sidecar bob's one and Robajs one - both 500's, both as nice as that one - both way cheaper....

[WALRUS]

So here I am, looking for a toy to buy for the next time I fly over. I've always been partial to TLS/TLR's but they're sodding rare and expensive over here.

Then I saw THIS.. For a ruined TLR!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1450002783.htm?rsqid=556cf3e4aa104576b2c71ec6b3280 627

[rambaldi]

So here I am, looking for a toy to buy for the next time I fly over. I've always been partial to TLS/TLR's but they're sodding rare and expensive over here.

Then I saw THIS.. For a ruined TLR!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1450002783.htm?rsqid=556cf3e4aa104576b2c71ec6b3280 627

They could at least include both of the bar-ends for that price.

[husaberg]

Real cafe racers based on featherbed frames used the swingarm pivot to mount the footpegs.
So the footpegs were basically an extension of the pivot.

yes by if you look above they stll fall into the bottom on the triangle (well with in 1 inch r so of the subframe as the front loop is huge on a featherbed
the tank also falls withing a inch of the line of the rear of the tank.
http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/triton-cafe-racer-build.jpg (https://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjWk6HkwZXZAhXCzLwKHcx8AOIQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikeexif.com%2Fcafe-racer-motorcycle&psig=AOvVaw0ywGhHled_9amtEM_3XyCJ&ust=1518151657079392)

[sidecar bob]

yes by if you look above they stll fall into the bottom on the triangle (well with in 1 inch r so of the subframe as the front loop is huge on a featherbed
the tank also falls withing a inch of the line of the rear of the tank.


Looking at that pic, it's pretty clear that all cafe racers are biased on a Manx Norton.

[Grumph]

Looking at that pic, it's pretty clear that all cafe racers are biased on a Manx Norton.

If only that were true....A Manx is one of the most comfortable bikes I've ever ridden. The ergonomics are just right.
If only the people copying would run the tape measure over a Manx before cutting.....

[sidecar bob]

If only that were true....A Manx is one of the most comfortable bikes I've ever ridden. The ergonomics are just right.
If only the people copying would run the tape measure over a Manx before cutting.....

I spent a bit of time with Legendary MCN tester Michael Neeves over the past week or two.
He said the BMW R9T Racer is the most uncomfortable new bike he's ever ridden.

[Grumph]

I spent a bit of time with Legendary MCN tester Michael Neeves over the past week or two.
He said the BMW R9T Racer is the most uncomfortable new bike he's ever ridden.

In the day, the Greeves Silverstone was probably the most uncomfortable. Bert Greeves is alleged to have had very short legs and long arms....
I read somewhere that Peter Williams hated his one so moved seat and pegs to match his Manx. Worth half a second at Brands allegedly.
Worst semi modern would be the '88 era RS250 Honda. Even tighter and more awkward than the 125 of the same era. There were two in ChCh at one point - and I shifted the pegs on both.

[F5 Dave]

Shirley knot! The NF4 is made for midgets. First time I rode mine as a 125 with a block of wood under the seat front I still couldn't change gear . Raised the seat like 50mm so it was the same size as my cut down RG50.
NX4 was much bigger. But I'm a bit too big for these things.

[Grumph]

Shirley knot! The NF4 is made for midgets. First time I rode mine as a 125 with a block of wood under the seat front I still couldn't change gear . Raised the seat like 50mm so it was the same size as my cut down RG50.
NX4 was much bigger. But I'm a bit too big for these things.

Believe it or not, Dave, there's less legroom on the 250. I can assure you it produced much shaking of heads and WTF ?
Then when the second owner limped into the workshop, I had answers....

[husaberg]

Looking at that pic, it's pretty clear that all cafe racers are biased on a Manx Norton.

Or a 7R or a Goldstar clubmans (the ultimate cafe racer).
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or later a TZ RS etc
The idea of a sucessful cafe racer is to mimic the look of a race bike isn't it.

[ellipsis]

In the day, the Greeves Silverstone was probably the most uncomfortable. Bert Greeves is alleged to have had very short legs and long arms....
I read somewhere that Peter Williams hated his one so moved seat and pegs to match his Manx. Worth half a second at Brands allegedly.
Worst semi modern would be the '88 era RS250 Honda. Even tighter and more awkward than the 125 of the same era. There were two in ChCh at one point - and I shifted the pegs on both.

...back in the early eighties when I got stuck in the UK for some years I lived about a hundred yards from Arthur Wheelers, or his sons bike shop in Epsom...there were three bikes hanging from the ceiling rafters, a couple of Matchless and a Greeves Silverstone, they had kiwis painted on the tanks...they were raced by a fast kiwi who went over there to race in the earlier days...I wanted one of them but the Matchies were too expensive for my budget and I kinda naively fell in love with the Silverstone and negotiated a price of 1200 quid...my budget was dealt a blow and I couldn't do the deal...I ended up with a little Triumph Blazer for half the cost...it was a pain in the arse but probably less so than the Silverstone would have been...I had a bit of a thing for those Guzzi Monzas at the time too, that was quickly cured when I started frequenting the Harris workshop and the Hondaphile in me emerged...

[husaberg]

Proportions are wrong - most cafe'd Guzzis use a longer tank - and this is why,
...
The factory cheated on the Le mans with a seat tank extender.
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[HenryDorsetCase]

yes by if you look above they stll fall into the bottom on the triangle (well with in 1 inch r so of the subframe as the front loop is huge on a featherbed
the tank also falls withing a inch of the line of the rear of the tank.
http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/triton-cafe-racer-build.jpg (https://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjWk6HkwZXZAhXCzLwKHcx8AOIQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikeexif.com%2Fcafe-racer-motorcycle&psig=AOvVaw0ywGhHled_9amtEM_3XyCJ&ust=1518151657079392)

that gives me inappropriate feelings in my trousers.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I spent a bit of time with Legendary MCN tester Michael Neeves over the past week or two.
He said the BMW R9T Racer is the most uncomfortable new bike he's ever ridden.

I sat on one and had the same reaction as I did when I sat on a new 1100 Katana in 1982: I love the look of this thing but no fucking way could I ride it....

[AllanB]

I sat on one and had the same reaction as I did when I sat on a new 1100 Katana in 1982: I love the look of this thing but no fucking way could I ride it....

Shit - I've sat on the racer several times in the shop and had that old 'this is familiar' feeling - you've nailed it. 1982.

[husaberg]

that gives me inappropriate feelings in my trousers.
Personally i feel it would have been better with a pre-unit with a tiny bit of forward rake on engine.
Plus a conical rear hub. Plus a bigger oil tank extending further towards the rear guard.:innocent:

[F5 Dave]

Did quite a few miles on my Katana. Was quite stretched out but I'd do Wellington to Dorkland no problem. Thought it was supposed to be Racey.

[AllanB]

Thought it was supposed to be Racey.

It is. It's just the prospective purchasers are in their 50's ..........

[F5 Dave]

I suppose I was 19. .

[Crasherfromwayback]

Did quite a few miles on my Katana. Was quite stretched out but I'd do Wellington to Dorkland no problem. Thought it was supposed to be Racey.


It is. It's just the prospective purchasers are in their 50's ..........

I don't find Katanas uncomfortable at all.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I don't find Katanas uncomfortable at all.

I am a hobbit though and my short arms and pot tummy mean that I am basically lying on my ballsack with my arms straight out in front of me with my elbows hyperextended looking through the screen with my jacket scratching the SHIT out of the tank. I had gone in to trade either my GSX750 or one of my CB750's in on a cast wheel Katana. Soon as I sat on it I'm like "Love it but nope". Fairly sure I ended up with my GPz750 (ZX750A3) after that. If I had gone through with the sex change then it would have been fine. my new tits would have provided a cushion, and no ballbag to sit on......

I dont have the issue so much on say a Daytona 675 or modern bike because they are shorter in the wheelbase and the tanks are shorter because they want the rider forward.

[Voltaire]

I spent a bit of time with Legendary MCN tester Michael Neeves over the past week or two.
He said the BMW R9T Racer is the most uncomfortable new bike he's ever ridden.

I fancy the Thruxton R, but then saw the BMW racer in the shop with spoked wheels :love:

Read a review and the BMW unusually got all the attention but as you mentioned was not that nice to ride.

Budget front end too...and odd mirror location.

Wrong side of 50 and decrepidt to ride them now, my 900 Superlight takes about an hour to get over the lower back/hip pain :(, but I like to

look at it in the shed.

[Paulo]

I find my instant coffee racer very comfortable but like the italians I've got short legs long arms and no gut. My Daytona's all day comfortable but other describe them as torture racks.
My knees tuck in behind the heads and are kept nice and warm in winter

[jasonu]

I spent a bit of time with Legendary MCN tester Michael Neeves over the past week or two.
He said the BMW R9T Racer is the most uncomfortable new bike he's ever ridden.

You'd need 2 meter long arms to ride that pile.

[jasonu]

Did quite a few miles on my Katana. Was quite stretched out but I'd do Wellington to Dorkland no problem. Thought it was supposed to be Racey.

I had an 1100 Kat. Most uncomfortable bike I have ever owned.

[F5 Dave]

I rode mine on gravel roads and all. Thought it was fine. Until I rode something better. Then my RZ was the best low speed handler. But everything flexed. There's a corner on the Rimas that I go through and regularly remember the Kat flexing there.
The NF4 at least didn't flex. Just crude suspension.
I'm a grumbling old barstard to please.
But Si's R1M 1000 had to be pretty impressive for a big bike. Could have turned quicker. And been lighter.
Wish I'd ridden J-Los TZ250 like he offered often. Think I would have been happy then.
My 500 RG/RZ/RGV shows promise. Tiny. Right weight . 100hp. suspension works. Haven't pushed it.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I had an 1100 Kat. Most uncomfortable bike I have ever owned.

I reckon you're just remembering it as compared to other bikes of it's time. Back then, compared to just about every other UJM, sure they were. But by today's standards? Nah, not even.

[Drew]

Luckily I've got a mate with a couple Katanas. I'm gonna have to have a go on one methinks.

Ok Steve, put the race bike together cunt.

[sidecar bob]

Luckily I've got a mate with a couple Katanas. I'm gonna have to have a go on one methinks.

Ok Steve, put the race bike together cunt.

You can buy it as is & put it together yourself.
The GSX is the main event now.

[Drew]

You can buy it as is & put it together yourself.
The GSX is the main event now.

Gizza a go on that then.

What's the Katana worth ya reckon?

[sidecar bob]

Gizza a go on that then.

What's the Katana worth ya reckon?

Well I know what it owes, so probably not that:facepalm:

[Drew]

Well I know what it owes, so probably not that:facepalm:

I've found a VC Valiant that I want more anyway.

Now I just need to crowd fund.

[sidecar bob]

I've found a VC Valiant that I want more anyway.

Now I just need to crowd fund.
Owning an old car is like being someone's 9th husband.
Everyone else has fucked around with them & half wrecked them, they take all your money, & aren't that good a ride.

[Drew]

Owning an old car is like being someone's 9th husband.
Everyone else has fucked around with them & half wrecked them, they take all your money, & aren't that good a ride.
That differs to sidecars how?

[sidecar bob]

That differs to sidecars how?

Hard case, I didn't realise I had just described sidecars minus the opinions egos & bad attitudes.

[jasonu]

I reckon you're just remembering it as compared to other bikes of it's time. Back then, compared to just about every other UJM, sure they were. But by today's standards? Nah, not even.

The foot rests directly below the seat and the long reach to the bars put an unnatural and uncomfortable bend in my back.

[jasonu]

Another misplaced decimal point.....
https://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1979-yamaha-xs-650/6491519380.html

[Voltaire]

$22 000 reserve not met.

You would really have to want one.

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/727098542.jpg

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1541602802.htm?rsqid=948a09319aa44cbbbd06ce9e493a8 4c0

Reminds me of the local chip shop that still advertises second place in the 1995 best chip competition. :lol:

[F5 Dave]

10 year old dirt ike


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1518693537.htm?rsqid=8cae2f08b7344e0a84d586a4c4b51 3da
Or he does have a 12yr old one for much less:killingme

[Crasherfromwayback]

Silicon on the tyres much?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1543273068.htm?rsqid=0943c828ffef4d56ab7488502b846 ada

[EJK]

Silicon on the tyres much?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1543273068.htm?rsqid=0943c828ffef4d56ab7488502b846 ada

I've seen a guy joining on a ride with tyre shines on. Mind you, he was also wearing colour matching leathers and stickers all over his supersport bike.

As for the listing photos go, that Ducati guy did put some effort. Not bad. Will give 8/10

[F5 Dave]

If you go low mileage collectable the non std pipes hurt it.

Was it not an auction before?
A mate had some drama trying to unload one of those to a disinterested market.

In fact he did a whole lot better selling his TZ250 which featured here a year or so back.

[jasonu]

Silicon on the tyres much?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1543273068.htm?rsqid=0943c828ffef4d56ab7488502b846 ada

Well the guy has made an effort, well presented bike with nice photos. Better than most that you see on TM.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Well the guy has made an effort, well presented bike with nice photos. Better than most that you see on TM.

Oh most def. But if some cunt was to ride it like that, it may not be so tidy for long.

[jasonu]

Oh most def. But if some cunt was to ride it like that, it may not be so tidy for long.

Tru dat Sista!!!!!

[babysteps]

Silicon on the tyres much?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1543273068.htm?rsqid=0943c828ffef4d56ab7488502b846 ada

"The shine on the tires is from a special tire cleaning product applied just before photographing the bike - it was still 'wet' when the photos were taken.... not silcone based. No safety issue"

Sure, sure it is.....

[EJK]

"The shine on the tires is from a special tire cleaning product applied just before photographing the bike - it was still 'wet' when the photos were taken.... not silcone based. No safety issue"

Sure, sure it is.....

"Special tire cleaning product" = Tyre shine.

:facepalm:

[AllanB]

Why run Avgas through it. 95 or 98 will be plenty.

[F5 Dave]

The av gas is for the tyres.

[nzspokes]

And this is what it looks like when you crash your bike and trade it in. Note the wrong headlights, really badly fitting fairing, wrong badges and case covers to cover the scratches.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1544910514.htm?rsqid=3af4966ea3cf4de487f663db527c6 170

[Drew]

And this is what it looks like when you crash your bike and trade it in. Note the wrong headlights, really badly fitting fairing, wrong badges and case covers to cover the scratches.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1544910514.htm?rsqid=3af4966ea3cf4de487f663db527c6 170

Wonder if they can't count. 11.5k for a 10 year old Blade is fucken stupid.

[Banditbandit]

And this is what it looks like when you crash your bike and trade it in. Note the wrong headlights, really badly fitting fairing, wrong badges and case covers to cover the scratches.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1544910514.htm?rsqid=3af4966ea3cf4de487f663db527c6 170


6.To keep your bike on the road, we have access to over 500,000 quality used genuine parts for numerous models of motorcycles


We expect it to break down ..

[jellywrestler]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1548374498.htm?rsqid=80e148f98a6a40c29c453171419a2 23d

$9k for an old gsx-f, funny

[Laava]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1548374498.htm?rsqid=80e148f98a6a40c29c453171419a2 23d

$9k for an old gsx-f, funny

Yep, but if you read the questions, it appears he sold it for$2650 with wof and rego...not too bad really!

[jellywrestler]

Yep, but if you read the questions, it appears he sold it for$2650 with wof and rego...not too bad really!

ahh, doing the deal outside trademe eh, then jack the price up

[AllanB]

ahh, doing the deal outside trademe eh, then jack the price up


Looks like it. Just pull the listing fucker.

People.

[Owl]

Just pull the listing fucker.

And pay how much? I got caught out like that and fleeced more than the success fee. Never again.

[neels]

And pay how much? I got caught out like that and fleeced more than the success fee. Never again.
They seem to have cranked up the fees for pulling a listing.

I sold a pushbike a few weeks back, after managing to get contact details past the trademe nazis in the Q&A so the buyer could come and have a look, best option for not paying extra for the privilege of selling was to adjust the buy now price to what we agreed and have the guy hit the button on his phone while I was talking to him.

I wonder why the facebook marketplace is going so well.....

[HenryDorsetCase]

They seem to have cranked up the fees for pulling a listing.

I sold a pushbike a few weeks back, after managing to get contact details past the trademe nazis in the Q&A so the buyer could come and have a look, best option for not paying extra for the privilege of selling was to adjust the buy now price to what we agreed and have the guy hit the button on his phone while I was talking to him.

I wonder why the facebook marketplace is going so well.....

I sold a pushbike a month or so ago for $650, which I thought was not bad (paid $850, rode it twice didnt like it). Until I realised that greedy cunts had charged me $51 "success fee". Yes, we know who had the success there.

I've not bought anything yet on the faecesbook markets because the punters seem to be idiots who cant take a photo or string an english sentence together. My view is that if you can't write a paragraph you probably cant check your oil or tyres or whatever - or you're dishonest. Either way I am not interested.

i am about to list that GS550 I bought on a whim which will be fun. Not.

[jellywrestler]

i am about to list that GS550 I bought on a whim which will be fun. Not. tell us more...

[Crasherfromwayback]

50 K you say? No thanks.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1537718521

[AllanB]

i am about to list that GS550 I bought on a whim which will be fun. Not.

Before or after the Yammy 400 you purchased on a whim last year? ;)

[AllanB]

50 K you say? No thanks.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1537718521


I'm pretty sure that was listed at $20k to start and he got some stick in the comments over that. Comments are more interesting including a pause while TM made him post pictures of it with a current newspaper!

There is indeed a dent in the left header as spotted ..........

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'm pretty sure that was listed at $20k to start and he got some stick in the comments over that. Comments are more interesting including a pause while TM made him post pictures of it with a current newspaper!

There is indeed a dent in the left header as spotted ..........

Yep. Cool bike and all, but not the 20 originally asked, nor the 30 now 50. Check out the wanker that reconks he'd pay 65 for it, if not for having just brought his wife a Ferrari! Tui!!!

[HenryDorsetCase]

Before or after the Yammy 400 you purchased on a whim last year? ;)

after..........

The SR400 was supposed to be a "cool commuter" but honestly theres no such thing.

Turns out I am a Honda guy through and through - make of that what you will. ;-)

[HenryDorsetCase]

tell us more...

It was on tardme and the seller was in Blenheim, bike looked to be in honest condition - good for age and the seller very genuine. So I bought it with no real idea what I wanted it for, just to have a cool old bike again. I've ridden it a couple of times but I dont want to keep it - I'll sell it and put the money towards something else. Its that simple. $2500 takes it away. Current WOF and reg on hold.

[AllanB]

Looks like a tidy one but I've just spend $6500 on braces for the boy preceded by $550 worth of teeth removal ...

Ordered $500 worth of glasses to wear at work.

And the girl is in year two at Otago studying neuroscience ......

And I'll be made redundant this year (hopefully ......)

And I've turned 53 today ............

But the early morning ride to Akaroa was sweet today and the evenings post ride wipe down of the bike (plus wine) has life back in balance.

Lotto fucked out again though.

Back to work tomorrow I guess.

[AllanB]

Turns out I am a Honda guy through and through

Shit man, pop into Casbolts, ask for Craig and ask him for his best price on the Moo-cow seat CB1100. It's fucking cool, but been sitting there for well over two years (they were building it when I purchased my Ducati new late in 2015).

It will commute, scratch and tour and run forever (very under-stressed engine),

Plus you can fuck around and up-grade the suspension as your lawyer bonuses roll in.

Hmm - check the age of the tyres - might be a good negotiation.

I love the seat and pipe on that bike and it has the original bars from my Hornet 900 on it so it's like we slept with the same girl once :crazy:

[Grumph]

It was on tardme and the seller was in Blenheim, bike looked to be in honest condition - good for age and the seller very genuine. So I bought it with no real idea what I wanted it for, just to have a cool old bike again. I've ridden it a couple of times but I dont want to keep it - I'll sell it and put the money towards something else. Its that simple. $2500 takes it away. Current WOF and reg on hold.

That's actually good value. Far too nice to turn into a pre 82 racer or customise.

[AllanB]

That's actually good value. Far too nice to turn into a pre 82 racer or customise.

Pipe wrap and a brown seat and he could ask a extra $500 ..........

Add shitty Firestones and a cut off rear frame loop and another grand................

Shit I should buy it now! :cool:

[HenryDorsetCase]

That's actually good value. Far too nice to turn into a pre 82 racer or customise.

Its also exactly what I paid for it. But I am over having stuff just sitting round.

[Grumph]

Its also exactly what I paid for it. But I am over having stuff just sitting round.

You're still relatively young - you'll get past that stage. Only when you have room for no more will you think about selling.....

[babysteps]

Mr Dorset Case, can you PM me your mobile number?

[YellowDog]

It was on tardme and the seller was in Blenheim, bike looked to be in honest condition - good for age and the seller very genuine. So I bought it with no real idea what I wanted it for, just to have a cool old bike again. I've ridden it a couple of times but I dont want to keep it - I'll sell it and put the money towards something else. Its that simple. $2500 takes it away. Current WOF and reg on hold.

:Offtopic: This thread is all about 'Optimistic Sellers' - You'll need to add, at least, another $10k on to the price :Offtopic:

[Paulo]

Its also exactly what I paid for it. But I am over having stuff just sitting round.

been a long time since I've seen a tidy well priced bike like that. (i'd hang onto it though, it will go up after every other UJM has been caffed and abandoned as a half finished project)

[jasonu]

It was on tardme and the seller was in Blenheim, bike looked to be in honest condition - good for age and the seller very genuine. So I bought it with no real idea what I wanted it for, just to have a cool old bike again. I've ridden it a couple of times but I dont want to keep it - I'll sell it and put the money towards something else. Its that simple. $2500 takes it away. Current WOF and reg on hold.

Nice enough bike but IMO a GS550 was not and will never be cool. Sorry.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Don't park this in the rain for too long...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1550023957.htm?rsqid=f8b7647832934830ae9190295ea95 9f4

[F5 Dave]

Awesome. Look at the quality of the tank and seat. Shedlike
And wtf! So you decide to go the whitewall tyre look. OK I can see that might appeal. But Jebuz, give up if you can't find a matching set!
White hub. Classy.

Actually the whole premise of marketing with the surfboard just reeks of a sad one dimensional accessory for the not-sure-what-he wannabe . Practicality aside.

I haven't even looked at the price. . . Please hold. .

[F5 Dave]

Shit that's probably not far off what my Street is worth. Pass to the extreme.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Actually the whole premise of marketing with the surfboard just reeks of a sad one dimensional accessory for the not-sure-what-he wannabe . Practicality aside.

. .

Be great to ride in a nasty side wind with that on board. See what I did there... :innocent:

[jasonu]

Don't park this in the rain for too long...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1550023957.htm?rsqid=f8b7647832934830ae9190295ea95 9f4

Is the surfboard worth $5000?

[Banditbandit]

Don't park this in the rain for too long...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1550023957.htm?rsqid=f8b7647832934830ae9190295ea95 9f4

What a horrid thing to do to a harmless SR ..

[jellywrestler]

Be great to ride in a nasty side wind with that on board. See what I did there... :innocent:

rode my vincent up to the skifeild once with skis on it, tipped into a corner and shortened the skis just a tad...

[Grasskarter500]

50k for a brandnew, unused, never ridden 1979 XR500

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1550671718.htm?rsqid=af3912460cc541c3865cda2819abb 8b5

[Crasherfromwayback]

rode my vincent up to the skifeild once with skis on it, tipped into a corner and shortened the skis just a tad...

Hahahaha. Lucky that's all ya did really!

[F5 Dave]

Should have had them on yer feet like outriggers.

[AllanB]

Nice enough bike but IMO a GS550 was not and will never be cool. Sorry.

http://www.bikeexif.com/eastern-spirit-suzuki-gs550

http://www.bikeexif.com/suzuki-gs550

http://www.bikeexif.com/suzuki-gs-550-cafe-racer

[jellywrestler]

Nice enough bike but IMO a GS550 was not and will never be cool. Sorry.

it was still a very popular bike in it's day,and a stepping stone to the big bore bikes while the other brands were still selling 'a bit long in the tooth models'

[F5 Dave]

I agree with you both. It was a vast improvement from my TT500 and taught me a lot. Was very fond
d of it at the time.
But it was never cool.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Whilst I wouldn't give you nearly 9k for it, it's at least not too shabby looking. Decent pics too.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1551543347.htm?rsqid=5a36a68f201d4bfb8fb7cbb2e1679 67e

[HenryDorsetCase]

Whilst I wouldn't give you nearly 9k for it, it's at least not too shabby looking. Decent pics too.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1551543347.htm?rsqid=5a36a68f201d4bfb8fb7cbb2e1679 67e

Agree. Even the model is not bad looking and with nice tits (not awful boltons). I really dislike those 1980's Yammy "swirly" wheels though - even on stuff like the XJ's and RD's. The best XV customs have new front ends and new rear wheels as well (hard with a shafty)...

I like the fact that they are just a great big engine with some bits hanging off it. Puts the MOTOR in motorcycle.

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1551419172.htm


This was stupid money to start but is now a bit more reasonable - asking $9500 so $9k would buy it.

[FlangMasterJ]

Whilst I wouldn't give you nearly 9k for it, it's at least not too shabby looking. Decent pics too.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1551543347.htm?rsqid=5a36a68f201d4bfb8fb7cbb2e1679 67e

Yeah this is tight. Saved this to my watchlist yesterday. Does someone on here own it? Swaps for my DRZ400SM??

[T.W.R]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1551419172.htm


This was stupid money to start but is now a bit more reasonable - asking $9500 so $9k would buy it.


$6995 without some of the fruit ;)

This one is appealing seeing it hasn't been molested

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1550246528

[Crasherfromwayback]

$6995 without some of the fruit ;)

This one is appealing seeing it hasn't been molested

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1550246528

Sold my very tidy low km one for $3500.00 two years ago. Dumb Cunt.

[Paulo]

Sold my very tidy low km one for $3500.00 two years ago. Dumb Cunt.

Yep and I let this go for 5.6K http://raresportbikesforsale.com/tag/gs1200ss/ (which in fairness is what I paid for it)

[T.W.R]

Sold my very tidy low km one for $3500.00 two years ago. Dumb Cunt.

I hear what you're saying :rolleyes: I sold my one for $4k with sub 30 thou on the clock, full yoshi system, tint screen, pack frame, radar detector plus all the original bits :weird: only months before Don from Pitlane reckoned it was the tidiest one he'd seen around ChCh.
Then the chump that brought it gave the poor damn thing a backyard cowboy paint job in red :pinch:

[Banditbandit]

50k for a brandnew, unused, never ridden 1979 XR500

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1550671718.htm?rsqid=af3912460cc541c3865cda2819abb 8b5

Nope .. wait 100 years and it might reach that value ..

[Stylo]

Whilst I wouldn't give you nearly 9k for it, it's at least not too shabby looking. Decent pics too.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1551543347.htm?rsqid=5a36a68f201d4bfb8fb7cbb2e1679 67e

Nice job and the work involved with the photo presentation means he's no fool.

It's an open market for bike's like this . If you like it, pay the money.

[nzspokes]

Somebody shoot the poor thing

https://www.trademe.co.nz/1548713163

[rastuscat]

Somebody shoot the poor thing

https://www.trademe.co.nz/1548713163

E's 'avin a giraffe

[neels]

Somebody shoot the poor thing

https://www.trademe.co.nz/1548713163

Surely at some point the world must run out of old Yamaha tanks to graft onto horrible cafe racer bodges?

[HenryDorsetCase]

Surely at some point the world must run out of old Yamaha tanks to graft onto horrible cafe racer bodges?

Literally that tank is the only cool thing about that bike. If you are going to that trouble why not fix the damn seat?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Stay off the crack pipe...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1552887746.htm?rsqid=d747c2430ef04b6484b9de8c2bf45 214

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1545282099.htm?rsqid=a512c7f0d67044a889c5511fe6753 26c

Why is this $3500 motorcycle being advertised for $6200? Why Jebus?

[jasonu]

Stay off the crack pipe...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1552887746.htm?rsqid=d747c2430ef04b6484b9de8c2bf45 214

Looks like he found it at the bottom of a swamp.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Looks like he found it at the bottom of a swamp.

Whilst searching for his crack stash.

[F5 Dave]

Christ on a Hipster bike! Either of them

When will these turkeys work out just because std bikes garner quite reasonable money, their cut up junkers aren't pulled up at the same level just because they bought a really expensive roll of pipe wrap? Next owner will find out just how badly said wrap corrodes headers.

[rastuscat]

Surely at some point the world must run out of old Yamaha tanks to graft onto horrible cafe racer bodges?

There's a new generation of ingrates to trick these bikes onto.

[husaberg]

Looks like he found it at the bottom of a swamp.
First time i have seen a video embeded into a picture though?

[AllanB]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1545282099.htm?rsqid=a512c7f0d67044a889c5511fe6753 26c

Why is this $3500 motorcycle being advertised for $6200? Why Jebus?

It's got pipe wrap.

I told you to pipe wrap the GS550 :facepalm:

[F5 Dave]

And I'd be impressed if they had a history of selling instead of cluttering up TardMe.

[jellywrestler]

Looks like he found it at the bottom of a swamp.

new wiring costs thousands , what ruppees? here they are for $61 usd
https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-wire-loom-77d-eng-704001-up-oem-1t3-82590-51-00-1t3-82590-61-00.html

[AllanB]

new wiring costs thousands , what ruppees? here they are for $61 usd
https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-wire-loom-77d-eng-704001-up-oem-1t3-82590-51-00-1t3-82590-61-00.html


Ha I read that as well and thought what a dick if he spent thousands.

[Laava]

Hey, he has to rationalise why he is selling it at such a massive loss, take it easy guys!

[YellowDog]

Looks like he found it at the bottom of a swamp.

Clearly, you have failed to sample the, opinion changing, video production :eek5:
(delusional 'kinPissTaker)

[Drew]

Whilst I wouldn't give you nearly 9k for it, it's at least not too shabby looking. Decent pics too.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1551543347.htm?rsqid=5a36a68f201d4bfb8fb7cbb2e1679 67e

I fucken love the converted rear wheel in the front.

That's fucken sick, $9k doesn't look wrong to me in the slightest.

[jasonu]

I told you to pipe wrap the GS550 :facepalm:

Still wouldn't be cool:niceone::niceone::niceone:

[Crasherfromwayback]

I fucken love the converted rear wheel in the front.

That's fucken sick, $9k doesn't look wrong to me in the slightest.

Yep. It's a million times better than the av build you see cunts trying to pedal. Pity they cheapened out on the speedo and a couple of other lil things. I gues the main prob I have with 9k, is I'm pretty sure I could build the bike cheaper, as I'm sure you could. But def a cool bike.

[Banditbandit]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1545282099.htm?rsqid=a512c7f0d67044a889c5511fe6753 26c

Why is this $3500 motorcycle being advertised for $6200? Why Jebus?

That piece of shit (sorry) that bike is 37 years old - a classic piece of shit (sorry) a classic bike - got to add value ..

[F5 Dave]

Rear end looks wrong on the XV. Yes I agree it looks well built but the proof is when you try work on it and find the hidden bodges quite often pretty bikes have. Cynical only through bad experience.

And then you are still left with an XV750. And a 9 grand hole (tm Joycey) in your budget that could have bought something quite useful.

[husaberg]

Rear end looks wrong on the XV. Yes I agree it looks well built but the proof is when you try work on it and find the hidden bodges quite often pretty bikes have. Cynical only through bad experience.

And then you are still left with an XV750. And a 9 grand hole (tm Joycey) in your budget that could have bought something quite useful.

I think they were going for a Vincent look with the rear end and seat support? Not my cup of tea but better than most on TM.

There was some rather nice touches on that bike like the old handle bar mount holes carring the choke and key etc.
But they should have started with the chain drive TR1
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http://bright-cars.com/uploads/vincent/vincent-1000/vincent-1000-11.jpg (https://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwi2z7a-_LrZAhVFyLwKHdQ8CAoQjRx6BAgAEAY&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbright-cars.com%2Fphoto%2Fvincent-1000%2F11%2Fdefault.html&psig=AOvVaw3agvF2A7W_X-D4vlA7crIk&ust=1519438724492379)

[jasonu]

Ling chow unreristic seller way too low a price googie boy
https://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/d/cbr-honda-mjagxhji/6506789524.html

[jellywrestler]

I think they were going for a Vincent look with the rear end and seat support?

the series D vincents where they changed the rear of the seat to go to the frame rather than off the RFM -rear frame member/swing arm has to be one of the ugliest changes ever made to a bike, that and the enclosed sweries D fucked the brand, as well as the cost to develop the amanda waterscooter, which didn't work, the fibreglass issues they ahd with the enclosed bikes and trying to get it right, the failed deal trying to produce the vindian an indian with a vincet motor in it, and the cold war and sales embargos to argentina, phil vincent was argentinian and a large proportion of vinnies went there, but of course were stopped.
i have been offered several series D's, i wouldn't touch one with a barge pole.

[husaberg]

the series D vincents where they changed the rear of the seat to go to the frame rather than off the RFM -rear frame member/swing arm has to be one of the ugliest changes ever made to a bike, that and the enclosed sweries D fucked the brand, as well as the cost to develop the amanda waterscooter, which didn't work, the fibreglass issues they ahd with the enclosed bikes and trying to get it right, the failed deal trying to produce the vindian an indian with a vincet motor in it, and the cold war and sales embargos to argentina, phil vincent was argentinian and a large proportion of vinnies went there, but of course were stopped.
i have been offered several series D's, i wouldn't touch one with a barge pole.
It was that model that sprung to mind when i seen the pic of the cafe bike.
I cant remember but wern't the d's the only to have diecast cases.
Everything i ever read said the tooling was well fucked towards the end, with more stuff being rejected than usable.
the Vinnys big problem was i believe that like all the pommy bikes they were to labour intensive to build.
The enclosure thing wasn't all their fault though it was all the rage, bathtubs were popping up and getting thrown out all over the show.
To my mind a Grey flash is about the best looking.

[Grumph]

i have been offered several series D's, i wouldn't touch one with a barge pole.

If it was cheap enough, I would - but I'd immediately turn it into something else...

They're a bit like the Ducketty Paso - a great source of parts.

[F5 Dave]

If you need a really big jelly mould
Or some 16 inch wheels
Or some crap webbers
Or a lame duck 750 twin.

Sorry. What was left?:pinch:

[jellywrestler]

If it was cheap enough, I would - but I'd immediately turn it into something else...

They're a bit like the Ducketty Paso - a great source of parts.

had a look over two series A twins in auckland last week, interesting bikes.

[Grumph]

If you need a really big jelly mould
Or some 16 inch wheels
Or some crap webbers
Or a lame duck 750 twin.

Sorry. What was left?:pinch:

Some nice forks and brakes - and in the case of the 906, quite a useful engine.

[F5 Dave]

and if someone hasn't already swiped the toolkit under the seat. I assume they have a good toolkit:laugh:

[babysteps]

He's done a good job on this but not 12K good!!!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1553018097.htm

[AllanB]

He's done a good job on this but not 12K good!!!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1553018097.htm

It does look really nice. No idea where the asking price has come from, that's sky high.

[F5 Dave]

Finally a decent looking cafe rear end. Ironically from a 900SS I suspect.

OK that's not that ironic. It's something.

[YellowDog]

50k for a brandnew, unused, never ridden 1979 XR500

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1550671718.htm?rsqid=af3912460cc541c3865cda2819abb 8b5

Anyone read the Q & As?

The seller's a complete brainless retard.

"haharrr.. haharrr.. haharrr........."

[T.W.R]

Anyone read the Q & As?

The seller's a complete brainless retard.

"haharrr.. haharrr.. haharrr........."

HDC has been winding him up a bit :laugh:

Though no one has pointed out the dent & deterioration on the L/H header pipe yet :shifty:

[F5 Dave]

Reminds my of Geoff Elderidge editor of adb. Not this guy, but the XR

http://www.dirtbikeworld.net/forum/archive/index.php/t-23427.html

[jasonu]

Reminds my of Geoff Elderidge editor of adb. Not this guy, but the XR

http://www.dirtbikeworld.net/forum/archive/index.php/t-23427.html

Cool thread Clutch.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Buy my fucked Darmah for 14K!!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1555871105.htm?rsqid=7f62d7cd78924b48bcc55b8cf0b87 c60

[EJK]

Buy my fucked Darmah for 14K!!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1555871105.htm?rsqid=7f62d7cd78924b48bcc55b8cf0b87 c60

Bad photo = seller has put no effort = takes no good care of bikes = or life in general.

Funny how photos say so much about the person.

[Honest Andy]

Buy my fucked Darmah for 14K!!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1555871105.htm?rsqid=7f62d7cd78924b48bcc55b8cf0b87 c60

What, again?

[WALRUS]

What, again?

Yeah, this one has popped up a couple of times now haha! Such a waste of a good bike :(

[F5 Dave]

I heard the model name was a typo in the Early marketing information. :lol:

[T.W.R]

$8.5k would be realistic for a tidy one
But a shame this one doesn't know how spending time & effort to get it looking great should include basic cleaning & maintenance and getting rid of simple over spray off auxiliary parts :rolleyes:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1557421602.htm?rsqid=04e6f64e6bc64833826e06559f069 f6f

[Crasherfromwayback]

$8.5k would be realistic for a tidy one
But a shame this one doesn't know how spending time & effort to get it looking great should include basic cleaning & maintenance and getting rid of simple over spray off auxiliary parts :rolleyes:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1557421602.htm?rsqid=04e6f64e6bc64833826e06559f069 f6f

Great to see one still alive, but the S was a huge leap forwards.

[T.W.R]

Great to see one still alive, but the S was a huge leap forwards.

True... but it is an imported one though
love the corrosion around the top triple clamp etc, broken brake lever, & the chain doesn't look like it's ever been cleaned (and that the adjusters are wound in fully he's probably just whacked a link or two out to save getting a new one).

[Banditbandit]

Buy my fucked Darmah for 14K!!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1555871105.htm?rsqid=7f62d7cd78924b48bcc55b8cf0b87 c60


Yeah - not worth that money - even a good one would be stretching



Bad photo = seller has put no effort = takes no good care of bikes = or life in general.

Funny how photos say so much about the person.


Yeah ...


What, again?


At that price I'm not surprised ..

[WNJ]

$8.5k would be realistic for a tidy one
But a shame this one doesn't know how spending time & effort to get it looking great should include basic cleaning & maintenance and getting rid of simple over spray off auxiliary parts :rolleyes:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1557421602.htm?rsqid=04e6f64e6bc64833826e06559f069 f6f

I should get mine out of garage, it in better nick than that one with less ks, will swap for a 1098 :lol:

[Voltaire]

Yeah - not worth that money - even a good one would be stretching



I have had mine for 30 years, can't say I ride it a lot but its a great bike to ride, all those bits whizzing around and the sound from the exhausts.

Sure a Super Sport is more Iconic but who wants 50K + tied up in a bike you hardly use.

This one sold recently for 20K, the wheels probably cost $3500.00....

Its got a later seat. I've put a later one on mine as the original is fecking uncomfortable.

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/713430363.jpg


https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1521395830&archive=1

[jellywrestler]

Yeah - not worth that money - even a good one would be stretching





Y.. apart from the one that sold a couple of weeks back for $20K...

[WALRUS]

True... but it is an imported one though
love the corrosion around the top triple clamp etc, broken brake lever, & the chain doesn't look like it's ever been cleaned (and that the adjusters are wound in fully he's probably just whacked a link or two out to save getting a new one).

And the missing right mirror.. But nah, its fine, its just the fork seals leak a little

[Voltaire]

59 Bonnie, not often you see these for sale locally.

Worth about 10K eh Banditbandit:innocent:....Just T110 with an exta carb.:lol:

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/738148551.jpg

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1557426580.htm?rsqid=abdab957c94c4af1819443490ff3b cdc

[suzuki522]

after a drz400sm, got 4-6k depending on the bike, whats out their preferably in the south island of nz

[Banditbandit]

apart from the one that sold a couple of weeks back for $20K...


Wow .. well a bike is worth what someone will pay for it ... I wouldn't pay $20k for a Darmah


59 Bonnie, not often you see these for sale locally.

Worth about 10K eh Banditbandit:innocent:....Just T110 with an exta carb.:lol:


A concourse condition 59 Bonnie? It might make that much ... I'd be interested to see what he wants for the triton ..

[Voltaire]

Wow .. well a bike is worth what someone will pay for it ... I wouldn't pay $20k for a Darmah



A concourse condition 59 Bonnie? It might make that much ... I'd be interested to see what he wants for the triton ..

I would not pay 20K for a Darmah either....but then I don't need two:woohoo:.....Triton....no thanks, I'm at peak Brit bike with one.

[jellywrestler]

A concourse condition 59 Bonnie? It might make that much ... I'd be interested to see what he wants for the triton ..

a concourse is a large usually concrete area, learn the differnene then you may understand what i think it you're supposed to be thinking it is.

[Banditbandit]

a concourse is a large usually concrete area, learn the differnene then you may understand what i think it you're supposed to be thinking it is.

So I put on 'e' on 'concours' (maybe I was mislead a little by the seller) - but I have no idea how that makes a differnene - as I have no idea what a differnene is ...

As language is a mechanism of communication - this worked -as you fully understood my meaning ..

[Crasherfromwayback]

But, but...it's a limited edition!!!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1559204016.htm?rsqid=40f4fd87f48c45f49b545e58d5ca6 186

[HenryDorsetCase]

But, but...it's a limited edition!!!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1559204016.htm?rsqid=40f4fd87f48c45f49b545e58d5ca6 186

There was a dreamer trying to get thirty large for one last year.... so this is cheap!

[Scubbo]

GOT RICE? - https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/auction-1546710910.htm?rsqid=6a6991e51d5341c0af91e98405896 e15

:sick:

[EJK]

GOT RICE? - https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/auction-1546710910.htm?rsqid=6a6991e51d5341c0af91e98405896 e15

:sick:

Ah yup, saw that on Carbon Garage Facebook page.

Honestly I think that's pretty cool!!! Yeah, ugly but still cool! Would be a laugh riding around town on that thing.

[Dadpole]

That thing is so horrible that I like it. I can just imagine riding it with a mile-wide smile :laugh:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Or 20k for a useless thing?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1559166179.htm?rsqid=8bc324dc090445c09a74cfbfc1239 a9f

[EJK]

Or 20k for a useless thing?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1559166179.htm?rsqid=8bc324dc090445c09a74cfbfc1239 a9f

Saw his other listing...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1559156808.htm?rsqid=5425c342ff804cbaa9c41d810e15c 18b

Why would you use photos taken by MotoMart? Unless he's owner of motomart?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Saw his other listing...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1559156808.htm?rsqid=5425c342ff804cbaa9c41d810e15c 18b

Why would you use photos taken by MotoMart? Unless he's owner of motomart?

I'm guessing it's there for sale on behalf of.

[jasonu]

But, but...it's a limited edition!!!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1559204016.htm?rsqid=40f4fd87f48c45f49b545e58d5ca6 186

Limited to as many units they thought they could sell.

[pritch]

But, but...it's a limited edition!!!



That's interesting 'cause when I asked for a price for mine as a trade it was just a 2009 Speed Triple. No allowance for the extra money it cost as a special edition when new. (Not that I paid that anyway but...)

[jasonu]

That's interesting 'cause when I asked for a price for mine as a trade it was just a 2009 Speed Triple. No allowance for the extra money it cost as a special edition when new. (Not that I paid that anyway but...)

and if you did trade it guaranteed the dealer would have marketed it as 'limited'.
Dealers=shysters

[Crasherfromwayback]

Dealers=shysters

None of the dealers I've worked for over the years operate that way sorry mate.

[jasonu]

None of the dealers I've worked for over the years operate that way sorry mate.

Mate I'm sure you are one of the honest ones.

The last dealer I traded with was a Honda dealer in Manakau City. I made an offer on a bike (Honda RS125), he came back with 'the seller wants $500 more' which I agreed to. I found out later from the seller (who is a current KB member) the dealer told him he had to cut his asking price by $500 which he agreed to. Instant extra $1000 for telling a couple of fibs.

[WALRUS]

But, but...it's a limited edition!!!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1559204016.htm?rsqid=40f4fd87f48c45f49b545e58d5ca6 186

Other than some tat to nail up on the wall, a sticker on the side and a badge on the bars... What is so special about this special edition??


GOT RICE? - https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/auction-1546710910.htm?rsqid=6a6991e51d5341c0af91e98405896 e15

:sick:

You get some seriously awesome custom Maxams in Japan! I don't know if I'd buy one but I get the appeal!

[malcy25]

Mate I'm sure you are one of the honest ones.

The last dealer I traded with was a Honda dealer in Manakau City. I made an offer on a bike (Honda RS125), he came back with 'the seller wants $500 more' which I agreed to. I found out later from the seller (who is a current KB member) the dealer told him he had to cut his asking price by $500 which he agreed to. Instant extra $1000 for telling a couple of fibs.

Glad you remember that, I hadn't. Tried to find that bike a year back.

[jasonu]

Glad you remember that, I hadn't. Tried to find that bike a year back.

Morley Sherriffs bought it from me then I think one of his kids ended up with it.
Prolly long gone Bucket fodder now...

[T.W.R]

Something funny in the water in Dunedin :gob: $13k buy-now :rofl:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1557615980.htm

[Crasherfromwayback]

Something funny in the water in Dunedin :gob: $13k buy-now :rofl:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1557615980.htm

Bad acid down there...

[AllanB]

Other than some tat to nail up on the wall, a sticker on the side and a badge on the bars... What is so special about this special edition??


Think it was a special colour as well. Load of shit.

They ran a Steve McQueen special a few years back - same bullshit - bit of colour here and there and a badge.

Harley are the worst - starting to do stupid 115 anniversary editions now. That's not even a thing. Marketing twats.

[Banditbandit]

But, but...it's a limited edition!!!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1559204016.htm?rsqid=40f4fd87f48c45f49b545e58d5ca6 186



For this price you will get a NEW WOF, 3 months Rego ,full tank of 98 oct fuel and 3 months Colemans Suzuki warranty

I should fucking hope so ..


three framed placards owners manuals

WTF ??? Owners manuals are useless in a frame ..

[Banditbandit]

Or 20k for a useless thing?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1559166179.htm?rsqid=8bc324dc090445c09a74cfbfc1239 a9f


Saw his other listing...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1559156808.htm?rsqid=5425c342ff804cbaa9c41d810e15c 18b

Why would you use photos taken by MotoMart? Unless he's owner of motomart?


I'm guessing it's there for sale on behalf of.



I'm guessing wife demanded he sell - so he's listed them on trademe - at outrageous prices - so he can honestly tel her he has listed them

[Banditbandit]

Dealers=shysters


I disagree - I have never dealer with a dealer who was a shyster ...

[Voltaire]

Think it was a special colour as well. Load of shit.

They ran a Steve McQueen special a few years back - same bullshit - bit of colour here and there and a badge.

Harley are the worst - starting to do stupid 115 anniversary editions now. That's not even a thing. Marketing twats.

Steve McQueen :gob:

He could time travel and jump WW2 fences on a post war bike....that's impressive.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ccVu992CYE

[Banditbandit]

Something funny in the water in Dunedin :gob: $13k buy-now :rofl:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1557615980.htm

That's a fun bike - but not $13k fun ..

[T.W.R]

That's a fun bike - but not $13k fun ..

Fun bike for midgets :yes:

[F5 Dave]

Think it was a special colour as well. Load of shit.

They ran a Steve McQueen special a few years back - same bullshit - bit of colour here and there and a badge.

Harley are the worst - starting to do stupid 115 anniversary editions now. That's not even a thing. Marketing twats.

Maybe it's my age but I find that colour appealing to look at. Yet not my type of bike I can kinda see the appeal. Far more than a Hardley. I think I'd have a humour failure if I'd bought it for that much.

[F5 Dave]

Fun bike for midgets :yes:

Do midgets have a 50hp limit?

[Banditbandit]

Fun bike for midgets :yes:

Yeah - they are a bit constricted like that .. I couldn't ride one now - I can't fold myself into the required shape.

[T.W.R]

Do midgets have a 50hp limit?

They didn't provide anything substantially over the 250 2ts of the same era & less than some of the premium 2ts at the time and carried a fair bit more in weight. Origins of Jap domestic market for a reason :msn-wink:


Yeah - they are a bit constricted like that .. I couldn't ride one now - I can't fold myself into the required shape.

I couldn't fold myself into one back then and now christ I'd be imitating a ruptured rat inside 5mins

[T.W.R]

Another drenched in Optimism


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1560356299.htm?rsqid=7fdedd8a8a9244d89aaffe594614d 47e

[WALRUS]

Ah, another "Special Edition"... Must add about $5k to the value!!

[Voltaire]

Another drenched in Optimism


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1560356299.htm?rsqid=7fdedd8a8a9244d89aaffe594614d 47e


ChCh...Casino might like to upgrade....or would that be seen as a mid life crisis.:msn-wink:

[jasonu]

Do midgets have a 50hp limit?

How do you dyno a Midget?

[jasonu]

Another drenched in Optimism


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1560356299.htm?rsqid=7fdedd8a8a9244d89aaffe594614d 47e

Fuck, $12 would be more appropriate for that pile!

[T.W.R]

How do you dyno a Midget?

Same as spit roasting but on a lathe :shutup:

[T.W.R]

Ah, another "Special Edition"... Must add about $5k to the value!!

Even a 900 custom with a dual range gearbox wouldn't be worth that :facepalm:

[HenryDorsetCase]

Do midgets have a 50hp limit?

apparently not - my ST-R has more than that....

[Banditbandit]

How do you dyno a Midget?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE9wAuELrL4

[AllanB]

Steve McQueen :gob:

He could time travel and jump WW2 fences on a post war bike....that's impressive.



Yet here is the T100 Special.........

[T.W.R]

Yet here is the T100 Special.........

Shame that the bike used wasn't a T100 nor did McQueen actually do the jump :pinch: he was more than capable but wasn't allowed too & The TR6 was just the same as what he raced in the US desert racing ;)

[Stylo]

Anyone read the Q & As?

The seller's a complete brainless retard.

"haharrr.. haharrr.. haharrr........."

You might be on to something there.

He can't sell it so... it's now 65k .

That'll do it.

[Stylo]

Looks like our friend with the XR500 has inched up the asking price . Just a 'tad' though.

It's now 65k up from 50.

I'm missing something here ...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1550671718.htm

[F5 Dave]

*sigh*

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1557311282.htm?rsqid=a1bc2122571346a09167f07627cdb 8b2

[F5 Dave]

Superdream(er)

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1553146082.htm?rsqid=b81be0e8021c44949b445476b717e 0f5

Non std, badly restored, parts missing, total slug to start with.

[F5 Dave]

Yes it looks tidy but there' a raft of problem that he admits to and at the end of the day they were a bit crap. Why would you want one?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1556614915.htm?rsqid=0f970f425eee4719938d050acb7cc 305

And why would you pay this much?

[Voltaire]

I used to look at these and think nice base for a 900ss replica.
Still would but wheels are pricey.

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/732670437.jpg

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1549258376.htm

[F5 Dave]

Some replica SS sidepanels would help and hide the freaking battery. How many bikes can you see the battery? It's just wrong.


. . says the Stinger owner

[Ocean1]

says the Stinger owner

Speaking of which?

[F5 Dave]

Oh yeah. . .
Needs some quality time with the multimeter and wiring diagram. Which keeps getting deproritised, like by rewiring ignitech on my 500 and dirt bike maintenance and other people' bikes.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Just say no kids...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1561174752.htm?rsqid=afe8144dd6bb45b48828e839a6639 4b2

But if I had a spare 4k right now...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1560733301.htm?rsqid=0e6ffc7a121c4c38a75c12d94ac05 525

[Ocean1]

Oh yeah. . .
Needs some quality time with the multimeter and wiring diagram. Which keeps getting deproritised, like by rewiring ignitech on my 500 and dirt bike maintenance and other people' bikes.

Oh aye, any decent life involves too many projects.

Still, some of us achieved the acquisition of "too many" projects years ago and need to stop completely obliterating the retirement/inheritance budget.

Apparently.

[jasonu]

J

But if I had a spare 4k right now...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1560733301.htm?rsqid=0e6ffc7a121c4c38a75c12d94ac05 525

If its as good as it looks that is a bit of a bargain.

[Crasherfromwayback]

If its as good as it looks that is a bit of a bargain.

Would look good next to me old slabbie.

[AllanB]

Just say no kids...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1561174752.htm?rsqid=afe8144dd6bb45b48828e839a6639 4b2




1985 with 3,000 kms ........ probably still had the original oil ......

[Crasherfromwayback]

1985 with 3,000 kms ........ probably still had the original oil ......

They were shit from new.

[F5 Dave]

Start price of 4k on that RGV. Wonder what it will make?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Start price of 4k on that RGV. Wonder what it will make?

If you could get it for around that it'd be good buying for sure.

[F5 Dave]

He doesn't mention engine work or PV service which is paramount.
Actually I don't think I've ever ridden a 22. My 500 is largely 22 parts. I've ridden 21 and a mates 23. The 23 was cool. Derestricted dynod 60hp with chambers fat curve. Still felt like a 250 .