Optimistic sellers

[jellywrestler]

Old mate is back.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1611879676.htm?rsqid=20a8a6a28fd74e9b841f6bb4d80b0 b36

way cheaper in aussie

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HONDA-1979-XR500/173285071861?hash=item2858985bf5:g:Bz0AAOSw3MpaqX3 8

[Crasherfromwayback]

Something weird about that trader.

I think the 'offers' in a earlier set of comments were piss-takes at his $10k original asking price.

Maybe his partner has said it must go and he wants to keep it - so over price it and act like a dickhead on the advert.


way cheaper in aussie

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HONDA-1979-XR500/173285071861?hash=item2858985bf5:g:Bz0AAOSw3MpaqX3 8

He's a fucking muppet eh.

[Voltaire]

What a fucking homo.


Especially when you consider the tosser reckons he's been offered 30k for it. Tui!!!If you didn't sell ya XR500 for 30k, you'd want bumming.

C'mon chaps...its Trade Me not Grinder.:laugh:

[Crasherfromwayback]

C'mon chaps...its Trade Me not Grinder.:laugh:

I dunno mate. I def think that cunt takes it in the the ass.

[jasonu]

I dunno mate. I def think that cunt takes it in the the ass.

If you put his dick in your mouth and it tastes like poo then he is definitely a homo.:niceone:

[HenryDorsetCase]

C'mon chaps...its Trade Me not Grinder.:laugh:

I dunno, man. I've been fucked in the arse way more often on tardme than grindr.

[Drew]

Nah. There's nothing wrong with being gay. That cunt is a fucken moron, and that ain't cool.

[ellipsis]

Nah. There's nothing wrong with being gay. That cunt is a fucken moron, and that ain't cool.

...I knew a boy who was a 'moron', when I was growing up...he lived a few houses up the road...he was 27 I think, but had the mind of a child...It's always made me think that the flippant tag of moron was a hell of a burden to hang around someones neck...an older couple in my town heard that I was good with morons and introduced me to their son...true shit... I never figured that I would be a good babysitter to a 27 and a 30+ year old child when I was not much out of being a child myself...I keep it more relevant to the issues these days when putting a moniker on twats...if you're not a good cunt, and they fail too, you are one of these...

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...or a wanker...

[Askor]

Old mate is back.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1611879676.htm?rsqid=20a8a6a28fd74e9b841f6bb4d80b0 b36

Good thing he hasn't ridden it, the chain master link clip is on backwards

[Crasherfromwayback]

Nah. There's nothing wrong with being gay. That cunt is a fucken moron, and that ain't cool.

Agreeing with you twice in a week. Fuck me.

[YellowDog]

Old mate is back.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1611879676.htm?rsqid=20a8a6a28fd74e9b841f6bb4d80b0 b36

He's the 'HARAR HARAR' fellow isn't he.

It was on for $80k, the last time I looked.

He has had several of that model, so I doubt it is as unused as he states. Especially with stories about disconnecting the speedo for the film set.

Difficult to take him seriously. He should get someone more mature to help him out.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Difficult to take him seriously. He should get someone more mature to help him out.

He should just stay off the crack pipe. It's a fucking XR500.

[jafagsx250]

I have heard of an mc22 being put up for sale for 6000 bucks with 3 owners. Looks brand new. I don't think this is optimistic. Do you?

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[tigertim20]

I have heard of an mc22 being put up for sale for 6000 bucks with 3 owners. Looks brand new. I don't think this is optimistic. Do you?

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extremely optimistic

[jafagsx250]

extremely optimisticIt was bought for that though.... Bugger.

What is a realistic price

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[tigertim20]

It was bought for that though.... Bugger.

What is a realistic price

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probably around half that.

was it bought from a dealer?

[jafagsx250]

probably around half that.

was it bought from a dealer?Fuck.

Nah. Private sale with 13000 Kms on the clock

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[T.W.R]

I sold mine for 20k three years ago, 18-25k USD for one out of the USA

$11.5k in 95 wasn't to bad then by that figure then :facepalm: didn't have issues with parts back then either as it was sharing lots of bits with Phil Payne's RV1 Alchemy :yes:


mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1979-Yamaha-XS/152985017378?hash=item239e9e1c22:g:CVgAAOSwl8Ja20a Q&vxp=mtr

mmm indeed a 79 Midnight Special would've been interesting to see what the price was? There was a 81 in Aucks a year or so back low kms for $9.5k; but a 79 is more desirable as it's pre linked brake system

[F5 Dave]

I have heard of an mc22 being put up for sale for 6000 bucks with 3 owners. Looks brand new. I don't think this is optimistic. Do you?

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see, if it were a 21 or a 28. . . Maybe. But a shitbox foul stroke? Pah! No chance.

[Mike.Gayner]

Holy shit good luck buddy, you're going to need it:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1616012640.htm

[ellipsis]

Holy shit good luck buddy, you're going to need it:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1616012640.htm


...it looks like he lost a lot of parts on the way home...far too many numbers in that price for that fucking thing...

[tigertim20]

Fuck.

Nah. Private sale with 13000 Kms on the clock

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ouch.
pre-lams era they would often be listed for around that (6k) ut would most oftn change hands for more like 4k, or 4.5k for a mint one - though most agreed the prices on them were silly.

The post LAMS era has hammered them down to a more reasonable bracket. cosmetically rough ones start from 1500-2k now. theyre a fun bike, but when you look at what lams rides you can get for 4k, the 250 cbr/zxr/gsxr/fzr etc just dont really appeal anymore.

[jafagsx250]

ouch.
pre-lams era they would often be listed for around that (6k) ut would most oftn change hands for more like 4k, or 4.5k for a mint one - though most agreed the prices on them were silly.

The post LAMS era has hammered them down to a more reasonable bracket. cosmetically rough ones start from 1500-2k now. theyre a fun bike, but when you look at what lams rides you can get for 4k, the 250 cbr/zxr/gsxr/fzr etc just dont really appeal anymore.

Yup.

True. I have seen a lot of bike for the money for 4000 bucks. As long as you are comfortable with high kilometres then 250's don't have heaps going for them.

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[pritch]

probably around half that.



On the basis that it's worth what somebody will pay for it. It has proved to be worth double what you thought. :whistle:

[jasonu]

...it looks like he lost a lot of parts on the way home...far too many numbers in that price for that fucking thing...

Plus its a little on the ugly side,...:sick::sick::sick:

[F5 Dave]

And the not very appealing side. Fucked if anyone would pay 7 for that. Heck 4 might be pushing it (I'm assuming people have bad taste and might pay that for that 7 pinter)

[WALRUS]

I don't know if this has been posted here yet.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1610737397.htm?rsqid=160564ff42754e6d8960d0b714ea8 1bf

The styling isn't my cup of tea but hey, whatever.. I'm mainly interested in the photo of it with a massive pool of oil underneath it! Whether it was from this bike or not, you'd think they'd choose a different photo!

[Scubbo]

that is a hipsters wet dream :facepalm:

[F5 Dave]

Currently 52 on watch list.
What are we observing here? Some sort of Dreadful motorcycle as fashion accessory type thing?

Will there be another rash of crashes similar to the BornAgainBikers of the 90s/00s? Do we await the ACC backlash?

Certainly the trade won't make any money from these shitboxes or sell any protective gear. Aliexpress might make a dollar on ridiculous Baubles.
People will drift in, buy or build a mongrol, try look cool. Fail. Decide these things are rubbish and sell. Market saturates and tanks. TradeMe becomes full of these things.

Riot. Famine. Localised Warfare spreading to global decree to shave all mens beards unless for medical reasons with a note from Winston and a weekly tidy trim certificate.

So I guess some good will come of it.

[husaberg]

I don't know if this has been posted here yet.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1610737397.htm?rsqid=160564ff42754e6d8960d0b714ea8 1bf

The styling isn't my cup of tea but hey, whatever.. I'm mainly interested in the photo of it with a massive pool of oil underneath it! Whether it was from this bike or not, you'd think they'd choose a different photo!
Its likely petrol overflow from the carbs

Currently 52 on watch list.
What are we observing here? Some sort of Dreadful motorcycle as fashion accessory type thing?

Will there be another rash of crashes similar to the BornAgainBikers of the 90s/00s? Do we await the ACC backlash?

Certainly the trade won't make any money from these shitboxes or sell any protective gear. Aliexpress might make a dollar on ridiculous Baubles.
People will drift in, buy or build a mongrol, try look cool. Fail. Decide these things are rubbish and sell. Market saturates and tanks. TradeMe becomes full of these things.

Riot. Famine. Localised Warfare spreading to global decree to shave all mens beards unless for medical reasons with a note from Winston and a weekly tidy trim certificate.

So I guess some good will come of it.
Not my cup of tea but far better than most
i actually like the seat hump hoop i have never seen that done.
But somethings up with the forks and the length it looks like he may have lowered them but cutting off coils something, Something just looks wrong its almost like in some pics they have a neg castor effect.
I wonder if they were originally slightly offset axel to the front and he has swung them arround? no... they don't like they have any sag in the side stand pics at all

[pritch]

i actually like the seat hump hoop i have never seen that done.


You are more charitable than me. I just assumed he didn't know how to cover the hoop with aluminium or fibreglass.

[husaberg]

You are more charitable than me. I just assumed he didn't know how to cover the hoop with aluminium or fibreglass.
nah the taillight is inside it so i have to assume he meant it that way.
that said he could have carried on the whole 70's rice burner theme and covered it with rice paper.:bleh:

[F5 Dave]

Yes i did see that recessed tail light hoop thing. But like wearing your underpants on the outside of your trousers it doesn't make it a good idea.

[husaberg]

Yes i did see that recessed tail light hoop thing. But like wearing your underpants on the outside of your trousers it doesn't make it a good idea.

Possibly but in this case the taillight follows the contours of the hump pipe work. So he gets 10 house points for that.
He also gets an extra point for the choke knob in the steering head stem.
336475
He loses points for the seat foam being to thick and being the same height as the faux seat hump.
Some more for the rear brake arm being set at 1 oclock.
I have no idea what the hole in the seat is for though, Glory?
the tackiest part other than the overuse of MV and Beneilli tape on the Fork uppers and footrests is the ammo case wtf is that for.

[ellipsis]

Possibly but in this case the taillight follows the contours of the hump pipe work. So he gets 10 house points for that.
He also gets an extra point for the choke knob in the steering head stem.
336475
He loses points for the seat foam being to thick and being the same height as the faux seat hump.
Some more for the rear brake arm being set at 1 oclock.
I have no idea what the hole in the seat is for though, Glory?
the tackiest part other than the overuse of MV and Beneilli tape on the Fork uppers and footrests is the ammo case wtf is that for.


...I've been riding shit for years...I'd be happy to use that as conveyance and look like a cool dude or a wank, wherever, or whatever is necessary...that's all any motive transport is...98% of my bikes which could never be ridden on a road again are for trying to convey me from point A to point B quicker than other bikes, however many times that takes...they are all shit too...whatever it takes...it's a Honda too, there's 10 points...

[Voltaire]

Sideplate Ammobox will be along soon to say its want he wanted when a 16 year old Galant smasher.:drool:

[Grumph]

Christ that's ugly. The hole in the seat is for access to the jesus screw which holds front of seat and rear of tank down. Most would simply peel back padding for access but he's gone the (w)hole hog. No points from me for the tail. He simply hasn't known how to make and upholster a proper hump.

If I had to, I'd only ride it in the dark.....briefly.

[sidecar bob]

Sideplate Ammobox will be along soon to say its want he wanted when a 16 year old Galant smasher.:drool:

Yeah nah, that thing is gay & I will never own a Honda with com stars.

[Grumph]

Yeah nah, that thing is gay & I will never own a Honda with com stars.

Is this where Husa posts a pic of the TTF1 HRC 16V 1000 ? As ridden by Joey, Grantie and Phil Read - and featuring comstars....

[husaberg]

Yeah nah, that thing is gay & I will never own a Honda with com stars.

http://www.caferacer.net/forum/attachments/general/7219d1401259800-i-bought-real-bike-honda-cb1100ra.jpg (http://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiKs6ucweHaAhVIu7wKHdgoD98QjRx6BAgBEAU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.caferacer.net%2Fforum%2Fgener al%2F23123-i-bought-real-bike-3.html&psig=AOvVaw10m-EZNJBeKIq2VvDoNzMn&ust=1525160893038466)
https://i0.wp.com/www.bike-urious.com/wp-content/uploads/Honda-CX500-Turbo-Right-Side.jpg?fit=881%2C581
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f4/Honda_1982_NS500_in_the_Honda_Collection_Hall.JPG/1200px-Honda_1982_NS500_in_the_Honda_Collection_Hall.JPG (https://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjp7JmDwuHaAhVByrwKHS2WAWYQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FHonda_ NS500&psig=AOvVaw0pC6t2S2PbwMrgoC00VwWs&ust=1525161108966672)https://mcn-images.bauersecure.com/PageFiles/556161/1000x750/04.jpg (https://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj0jIaawuHaAhXCxLwKHd-IDTUQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motorcyclenews.com%2Fsport%2 Fmotogp%2F2015%2Fnovember%2Fmcn-plus---nr500-honda-failure%2F&psig=AOvVaw1A7hDMu7JpwGx0b0wHYRfq&ust=1525161152154043)http://www.mcnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1985-Honda-NSR500-Freddie-Spencer-03.jpg (http://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwitw8SzwuHaAhVIUbwKHctFAjYQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcnews.com.au%2Ffreddie-spencer-1985-nsr500-championship-winner%2F&psig=AOvVaw0WjLowf8gEIKV7TPMGPhoZ&ust=1525161198094837)https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=243645&d=1311850583

...I've been riding shit for years...I'd be happy to use that as conveyance and look like a cool dude or a wank, wherever, or whatever is necessary...that's all any motive transport is...98% of my bikes which could never be ridden on a road again are for trying to convey me from point A to point B quicker than other bikes, however many times that takes...they are all shit too...whatever it takes...it's a Honda too, there's 10 points...
That's pretty profound Gin?

Is this where Husa posts a pic of the TTF1 HRC 16V 1000 ? As ridden by Joey, Grantie and Phil Read - and featuring comstars....
RSC1000? FWS1000
I missed that one. what was the 860cc ish V4 thing that had at Daytona in about 83
http://www.pianetariders.it/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mick-grants-honda-britain.jpg (http://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwil7vjCxeHaAhWCf7wKHQQgDxkQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pianetariders.it%2Fhonda%2Fho nda-rsc-1000-la-regina-dellisola%2F36732&psig=AOvVaw3I56VnqSTuBmNJvcDPZRiG&ust=1525162046763909)https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1145/3174466250_78c1bbaa2c_z.jpg?zz=1 (https://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjvubDHxeHaAhUDgbwKHbYMCvAQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2F535594 29%40N00%2F3174466250&psig=AOvVaw3I56VnqSTuBmNJvcDPZRiG&ust=1525162046763909)

[HenryDorsetCase]

The 1983 NS500R ridden by F. Spencer to his first world championship is the best looking racing motorcycle ever made, narrowly eclipsing the Manx Norton and the Honda RC166. There, I said it. Honorable fourth for the Britten

[AllanB]

The 1983 NS500R ridden by F. Spencer to his first world championship is the best looking racing motorcycle ever made,

Shit - big call. I reckon you need to start a new thread on that very subject. With pictures of course ... mmmmmmm pictures.

[husaberg]

Shit - big call. I reckon you need to start a new thread on that very subject. With pictures of course ... mmmmmmm pictures.

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=4861
No sound for the 3 but here is next years 4
http://world.honda.com/MotoGP/history/NSR500/ringtones/index.html

The 1983 NS500R ridden by F. Spencer to his first world championship is the best looking racing motorcycle ever made, narrowly eclipsing the Manx Norton and the Honda RC166. There, I said it. Honorable fourth for the Britten

heres the six
http://world.honda.com/MotoGP/history/RC166/index.html

[jellywrestler]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1618021775.htm?rsqid=41d00a904083401fbaa6b3a521216 37b

never in a million years did i expect to see a CX500 with a racing number on it....

[husaberg]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1618021775.htm?rsqid=41d00a904083401fbaa6b3a521216 37b

never in a million years did i expect to see a CX500 with a racing number on it....

AMA Dirt track.

1981: THE 'NS750': Probably the strangest development of a modern era road motorcycle for competition purposes, the NS750 used the venerable CX500 twin 'shaftie' as the the donor motorcycle engine. The engine was turned through 90 degrees in the frame to allow for chain drive to the rear wheel. Incredibly Freddie Spencer competed on this motorcycle in AMA dirt track racing.
The staggering part of the 'design' was the placement of the carburettors and air filters, hanging out in the airstream. Then there was the matter of two miniature radiators!
The 1981 NS750 engine was a 750cc v-twin, liquid cooled with four valve OHV arrangement.
http://www.deejay51.com/HONDA%20HALL/HONDAHALL%20NS750A.JPGhttp://www.deejay51.com/HONDA%20HALL/HONDAHALL%20NS750B.JPG
http://www.deejay51.com/honda_racebikes_pg_7.htm

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=5041

[F5 Dave]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1618021775.htm?rsqid=41d00a904083401fbaa6b3a521216 37b

never in a million years did i expect to see a CX500 with a racing number on it....
Oohh Gawd that is ugly.
to be fair it doesn't have a number. . . Just a place for it.

[pritch]

Oohh Gawd that is ugly.
to be fair it doesn't have a number. . . Just a place for it.

Lok at the tyres. It's a MotoX bike? :whistle:

[sidecar bob]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1618021775.htm?rsqid=41d00a904083401fbaa6b3a521216 37b

never in a million years did i expect to see a CX500 with a racing number on it....

You've just given me a fantastic idea for a pre '82 junior race bike build.

[T.W.R]

Lok at the tyres. It's a MotoX bike? :whistle:

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69343&d=1188376082

[YellowDog]

Anyone know how the Matchless G9 is different to the others?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1616050805

Looking at this for a friend and was thinking $6.5, but most of the essential stuff seems to have been done.

[jellywrestler]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1618021775.htm?rsqid=41d00a904083401fbaa6b3a521216 37b

never in a million years did i expect to see a CX500 with a racing number on it....

seen those dirt trackers, just taking the piss, they were a great bike, for a long time i wanted a cx650 euro figuring spec wise they had longevity and i liked the motor set up, but as time went on other shit got betterer and i never got around to getting one.
i did have a turbo for a while, never liked it though...

[jasonu]

Dreaming or not?
Could be another 'just because it is old doesn't make it valuable' or???
https://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1979-honda-cb750/6575639304.html

[Grumph]

You've just given me a fantastic idea for a pre '82 junior race bike build.

Not an original idea. An Aermacchi customer of mine in Adelaide was building one last time I spoke to him about 3 years ago...I of course ridiculed it but he said he really liked the heads and could see some good HP coming. His target weight was, I thought, optimistic....

[malcy25]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1618021775.htm?rsqid=41d00a904083401fbaa6b3a521216 37b

never in a million years did i expect to see a CX500 with a racing number on it....

Ask V Sharpe esq about the 1 hour endurance race at Puke he won on one.....

I need to also find a picture of the one that used to frequent Phillip Island classic meeting each year that used to sound like a low flying biplane as it went past!

[malcy25]

You've just given me a fantastic idea for a pre '82 junior race bike build.


Dooo eeet!

[sidecar bob]

Dooo eeet!

I will have a bigger fish to fry shortly. :niceone:
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/125459-GSXR400-1135-hybrid-race-bike-80s?p=1131096420#post1131096420

[Voltaire]

You've just given me a fantastic idea for a pre '82 junior race bike build.

Your international sponsor would be keen.

http://baggoracing.weebly.com/

http://baggoracing.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/9/9/12994655/4442741_orig.jpg

[sidecar bob]

Your international sponsor would be keen.


You mean my employer?:niceone:

[Paul in NZ]

Anyone know how the Matchless G9 is different to the others?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1616050805

Looking at this for a friend and was thinking $6.5, but most of the essential stuff seems to have been done.

How do you mean different to the others??? The G9 is the original twin at 500cc. Introduced post war, 1948 or something it was pretty well identical to the AJS Model 20 other than colour and trim. ie mufflers and badges n stuff. Solid but uninspiring bikes that always looked a little more 'vintage' than the same year Triumph Twins and never command the same $$

The motor grew in size to 600cc, 650cc and even a very rare 750cc version

The AJS/Matchless owners club has always been very active and I'd say that's about all I'd pay for it... Chroming the tank assumes no dents and bog under the paint which is highly unlikely not to mention expensive

[pritch]

Dreaming or not?
Could be another 'just because it is old doesn't make it valuable' or???
https://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1979-honda-cb750/6575639304.html

Compared to those earlier Brit ones that looks to be a nice one for a nice price.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Dreaming or not?
Could be another 'just because it is old doesn't make it valuable' or???
https://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1979-honda-cb750/6575639304.html

That is gorgeous!

[jasonu]

Not unreasonable at all
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-Suzuki-GS/183200011555?hash=item2aa7925523:g:PDUAAOSwERRa4fR-&vxp=mtr

Another oldie
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-Suzuki-gs1100/323227034028?hash=item4b41d521ac:g:bzkAAOSwkQxa2KW m&vxp=mtr

[T.W.R]

Not unreasonable at all
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-Suzuki-GS/183200011555?hash=item2aa7925523:g:PDUAAOSwERRa4fR-&vxp=mtr

One has been advertised on TM recently as a US purchase in transit to NZ for $9995 got plenty of interest but nothing concrete towards a purchase :msn-wink:



Another oldie
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-Suzuki-gs1100/323227034028?hash=item4b41d521ac:g:bzkAAOSwkQxa2KW m&vxp=mtr

Similar one sold 2wks back on TM for just over $2k...89thou kms but not as much fruit on it
There was another one advertised in Kaiapoi for $4.5k but wasn't very tidy though

[T.W.R]

:killingme quality upholstery and all :facepalm:


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1620078679.htm?rsqid=85d4541b0e464276bbc1bb28b226a f37

[Grumph]

There was another one advertised in Kaiapoi for $4.5k but wasn't very tidy though

It was however, mechanically very sound - and it sold.

[Laava]

:killingme quality upholstery and all :facepalm:


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1620078679.htm?rsqid=85d4541b0e464276bbc1bb28b226a f37

So, Green is army spec now? Like Kermit the frog?

[Scubbo]

:killingme quality upholstery and all :facepalm:


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1620078679.htm?rsqid=85d4541b0e464276bbc1bb28b226a f37


haha looks like he just folded his jacket and put it on the back of the bike :P QUARERTY

[F5 Dave]

. . But having two bikes and no car is not very practical. . .



Oh boo fuckn hoo

[T.W.R]

It was however, mechanically very sound - and it sold.

It read OK in the ad but cosmetically it wasn't that flash, if it was just something to ride it'd be alright but it's at that age where it deserves a bit more respect than that and had good bones to restore...hopefully who ever brought it gives it a bit of time instead of killing it


So, Green is army spec now? Like Kermit the frog?

Used to get ones like all stripped down for $50 and have block races :pinch: one can dulux overhaul and she's all good


haha looks like he just folded his jacket and put it on the back of the bike :P QUARERTY

looks like he used industrial ground sheeting and a staple gun ;)

[Ocean1]

:killingme quality upholstery and all :facepalm:


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1620078679.htm?rsqid=85d4541b0e464276bbc1bb28b226a f37

I heard about a Top Gear show that tried to kill one, throwing it off buildings, setting it on fire etc. Not sure if they succeeded but apparently they were impressed.

[T.W.R]

I heard about a Top Gear show that tried to kill one, throwing it off buildings, setting it on fire etc. Not sure if they succeeded but apparently they were impressed.

Discovery Channel & Charlie Boorman ;)


https://youtu.be/aaeKrqJJqm0

[Voltaire]

Bad Ass on a Budget...


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1620078679.htm?rsqid=52b806ccff19440b9c89c6fb92414 8ea



https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/782203406.jpg

[jasonu]

Not even a dry clutch
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1989-Suzuki-GSX-R/123111355952?hash=item1caa023630:g:KTQAAOSwTORa6g-p&vxp=mtr

[Crasherfromwayback]

Not even a dry clutch
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1989-Suzuki-GSX-R/123111355952?hash=item1caa023630:g:KTQAAOSwTORa6g-p&vxp=mtr

A pile of puss compared to an OW or RC30.

[Addo007]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1621388841.htm?rsqid=d28234c7802145b393cf14daf3358 e29

Asking $14500 for a second hand v-strom 250 that retails for $8495

[AllanB]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1621388841.htm?rsqid=d28234c7802145b393cf14daf3358 e29

Asking $14500 for a second hand v-strom 250 that retails for $8495


Fucks sake, what's wrong with people? How could he seriously think he will get that for it?

[F5 Dave]

I'e never seen one of these before. I wish to never again.
Good luck bud you'll need it.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1620040033.htm?rsqid=842c59339099415f90596edfb7087 ac9

[Dadpole]

Thanks for that F5 Dave. Now I won't need to get breakfast.

It is a new one for me too and a quick look around on the 'net produced this gem. "The Honda Steed VLS 400 is a motorcycle produced in 1997 which integrated multiple advanced features such as the water cooled 4-stroke engine and the chain final drive."

Cutting edge stuff indeed.

[F5 Dave]

2 grand is a lot of money for a rolling violation.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1612887646.htm?rsqid=34e5cbc9ce114a89bbba9f7af2346 890

But the q & as make you think some turkey will buy it. Unless that's just his mates accounts asking<_<

[HenryDorsetCase]

2 grand is a lot of money for a rolling violation.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1612887646.htm?rsqid=34e5cbc9ce114a89bbba9f7af2346 890

But the q & as make you think some turkey will buy it. Unless that's just his mates accounts asking<_<

it says "bike now sold"

all he really has to do is lift the rear of the tank a little and it would look 100x better. I dont like the flat seats with no guard but thats the style. a little over $2k - probably about right.

not to yours and my taste but thats OK

[Crasherfromwayback]

2 grand is a lot of money for a rolling violation.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1612887646.htm?rsqid=34e5cbc9ce114a89bbba9f7af2346 890

But the q & as make you think some turkey will buy it. Unless that's just his mates accounts asking<_<


it says "bike now sold"

all he really has to do is lift the rear of the tank a little and it would look 100x better. I dont like the flat seats with no guard but thats the style. a little over $2k - probably about right.

not to yours and my taste but thats OK

I wouldn't mind betting it's had a punch in the face at some stage. Looks too steep in the steering head.

[F5 Dave]

Well I'm off to ride my . . . erm, same bike as yours, for my day in Lieu around the Wairarapa. It will be more fun than either of those steamers it would be hard to argue disparetly (I mean more the bovine type of steamer rather than the golden age of powered vessel).

[jellywrestler]

Bad Ass on a Budget...


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1620078679.htm?rsqid=52b806ccff19440b9c89c6fb92414 8ea



https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/782203406.jpg

this is what you get when every kid at school gets a certificate no matter how they fucked up....

[WALRUS]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1621388841.htm?rsqid=d28234c7802145b393cf14daf3358 e29

Asking $14500 for a second hand v-strom 250 that retails for $8495

Also, I just noticed there are some photos of the bike, and a handful of press photos of one the same colour..

[Black Knight]

I'e never seen one of these before. I wish to never again.
Good luck bud you'll need it.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1620040033.htm?rsqid=842c59339099415f90596edfb7087 ac9

The seller of that bike is kinda weird-He had a RST Adventure 3 jacket on TM a while back yet the pic was an Adventure 2-got a bit shirty when I queried it

[HenryDorsetCase]

I wouldn't mind betting it's had a punch in the face at some stage. Looks too steep in the steering head.

forks shorter and longer shocks? the forks do look shorter but they arent up through the clamps. Probably just sacked it out like a jap shitter fucktard by cutting four inches off the springs.

[Voltaire]

this is what you get when every kid at school gets a certificate no matter how they fucked up....

I wish my youngest Son could build that instead of saving the world from Aliens.

[F5 Dave]

Mexicans?


:blink:

[jasonu]

Mexicans?


:blink:

We Americans prefer the term beaners.

[F5 Dave]

Build a wall.
Make Murika grate.

[Voltaire]

Build a wall.
Make Murika grate.

Our allies either grate or abrasive....

[F5 Dave]

Ahh
Perfect Day.

[husaberg]

forks shorter and longer shocks? the forks do look shorter but they arent up through the clamps. Probably just sacked it out like a jap shitter fucktard by cutting four inches off the springs.
Say what? In the first 2 pics they are 3-4 inches up through the clamps.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Say what? In the first 2 pics they are 3-4 inches up through the clamps.

clucking bell. You're right.. must've something something dark side.

anyway yeah. thats why the proportions dont look too far off.

[AllanB]

Mmmmm proportions.

If you are 50 plus you'll remember when the perfect proportions were 36 24 36 (inches).

Simpler times when catching a perv was not a social outcry.

To be fair I never had issues with some inches either way.


Mmmmm proportions.

[russd7]

Mmmmm proportions.

If you are 50 plus you'll remember when the perfect proportions were 36 24 36 (inches).

Simpler times when catching a perv was not a social outcry.

To be fair I never had issues with some inches either way.


Mmmmm proportions.

yup dead right, had to explain to the daughters that if they were going to dress in such a manner as to attract attention then they could not complain when someone they didn't want looking did look.
as for 36 24 36, nothing wrong with some inches more than that, the stick figure never did anything for me, nice to have a little bone cover :yeah:

[F5 Dave]

. . . be fair I never had issues with some inches either way.

. . , .
I wonder if a gaggle of drunk women would be so charitable :shutup:

[AllanB]

I wonder if a gaggle of drunk women would be so charitable :shutup:

Reckon they would be happy with my inches bawahahahahahah

[Voltaire]

Reckon they would be happy with my inches bawahahahahahah

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/1b/3c/dd/1b3cddd14330e62a8f73117aa42cfa54.jpg.....:eek5:[/url]

[YellowDog]

Most put their, rusty inorganic, crap out for collection:

Not this guy :no:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1609646109.htm?rsqid=682f9c5d5e2e47dc859da2b44be51 e56

[Voltaire]

Most put their, rusty inorganic, crap out for collection:

Not this guy :no:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1609646109.htm?rsqid=682f9c5d5e2e47dc859da2b44be51 e56

I dunno...I quite like the 50's/60's styling, but I am over projects.
https://image.invaluable.com/housePhotos/bruces/72/570072/H3561-L79153410.jpg

[AllanB]

Most put their, rusty inorganic, crap out for collection:

Not this guy :no:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1609646109.htm?rsqid=682f9c5d5e2e47dc859da2b44be51 e56


I don't know man - I like those scooters. Unsure of the value he's after.

Hmmm, I'd like to re-power it with a Honda motor or similar.

[T.W.R]

I don't know man - I like those scooters. Unsure of the value he's after.

Hmmm, I'd like to re-power it with a Honda motor or similar.

Try and track down a 50s Vespa Faro Basso (low light) :msn-wink: that's where the money is with the old scooters

[YellowDog]

I suspect it is all a bit too far gone, to be taken seriously.

The projects, I like to buy, are usually >75% of the way through and the owner has other priorities, like keeping the good old marriage together :(

Like this: https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-1616912184.htm?rsqid=c92d90f925814603bc064a17ad5ad c60

[AllanB]

I suspect it is all a bit too far gone, to be taken seriously.



For what it is I agree - probably why the current owner has given up - took it somewhere to get a quote to have the rust cut out and replaced and discovered what he was in for.

[sidecar bob]

Not optimistic or anything, but does anyone on here know this guy?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1624355598.htm?rsqid=a0be367f7f0a4724b1802276efe5e b60

[Voltaire]

Not optimistic or anything, but does anyone on here know this guy?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1624355598.htm?rsqid=a0be367f7f0a4724b1802276efe5e b60

No but he must have very large shed, been selling a lot of Italian bikes from Japan.

The 500 version that is on TM would be the lesser of the two evils.

Interestingly the same styling at the Darmah.

From memory it was a 60's engine design to fill a gap prior to Tagliolini's Pantah, the grandfather of all the belt drive Duc's:sherlock:

[Paulo]

Not optimistic or anything, but does anyone on here know this guy?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1624355598.htm?rsqid=a0be367f7f0a4724b1802276efe5e b60


Yes Bought my Gilera from him, Bike was as described and he was pleasant to deal with. (Never met him though all done over phone)

[AllanB]

Mmmmmmmm Ducatis :drool:

[T.W.R]

From memory it was a 60's engine design to fill a gap prior to Tagliolini's Pantah, the grandfather of all the belt drive Duc's:sherlock:

Taglioni used the engine design as a test bed for the Pantah :msn-wink: the Pantah uses the same valve angle and combustion chamber design.
Aussies are good at making them go real quick...Peter Smith's (EPICYCLE) 500 Sport is a good example

[Grumph]

Taglioni used the engine design as a test bed for the Pantah :msn-wink: the Pantah uses the same valve angle and combustion chamber design.
Aussies are good at making them go real quick...Peter Smith's (EPICYCLE) 500 Sport is a good example

The 650 Benelli twin is the same head shape and porting - but is let down by a crap valve train.
I got a surprise when I saw inside a 650. Pretty close copy of the Duc head.

[Voltaire]

Taglioni used the engine design as a test bed for the Pantah :msn-wink: the Pantah uses the same valve angle and combustion chamber design.
Aussies are good at making them go real quick...Peter Smith's (EPICYCLE) 500 Sport is a good example

I had to Google check that, only the Desmo version, and once Tago touched it and Tartarini restyled it the price was too high.
Styling was salvaged to make the ugly 900GTS the Darmah.
I remember a line from years ago " speed costs money Son, how fast do you want to go?";)

[F5 Dave]

Jesus they are like a serious Lemon.

Something blasphemously offensive written here I have deleted.

[T.W.R]

I had to Google check that, only the Desmo version, and once Tago touched it and Tartarini restyled it the price was too high.
Styling was salvaged to make the ugly 900GTS the Darmah.
I remember a line from years ago " speed costs money Son, how fast do you want to go?";)

Mick Walker's article "The Ugliest Duckling" goes into some depth on them :yes: the GTL500 spawned the Sport which used the same 'Whale Tail' as used on the early Darmahs
Well :facepalm: of course speed costs money; The Epicycle bike was a race bike that had been taken out to 720cc & 12thou redline Venolia high comp pistons TT2 spec cam big valves twin plug Piranha ignition etc
Even Ian Gowanloch raced one in the late 70s too....both him & Smith would know a few wee things about dukes :msn-wink:

[Voltaire]

Mick Walker's article "The Ugliest Duckling" goes into some depth on them :yes: the GTL500 spawned the Sport which used the same 'Whale Tail' as used on the early Darmahs
Well :facepalm: of course speed costs money; The Epicycle bike was a race bike that had been taken out to 720cc & 12thou redline Venolia high comp pistons TT2 spec cam big valves twin plug Piranha ignition etc
Even Ian Gowanloch raced one in the late 70s too....both him & Smith would know a few wee things about dukes :msn-wink:

I'm in awe how much people spend on Classic Race bikes, you can drop 20K into a Norton Commando very easily, those plastic cups must be valuable.:rolleyes:

[husaberg]

I'm in awe how much people spend on Classic Race bikes, you can drop 20K into a Norton Commando very easily, those plastic cups must be valuable.:rolleyes:
it was a modern race bike when Smith built it.....

[T.W.R]

I'm in awe how much people spend on Classic Race bikes, you can drop 20K into a Norton Commando very easily, those plastic cups must be valuable.:rolleyes:

:oi-grr: about the same as some people should spend on glasses

[HenryDorsetCase]

:oi-grr: about the same as some people should spend on glasses

fuck sake dont even mention that shit - I am getting my eyes tested again and new glasses with progressive lenses after that :(

[jellywrestler]

I'm in awe how much people spend on Classic Race bikes, you can drop 20K into a Norton Commando very easily, those plastic cups must be valuable.:rolleyes:

more than that on some motors alone these days...

[Voltaire]

it was a modern race bike when Smith built it.....

Might have been new but it was not modern.

Parallel Twins....what were Ducati thinking.

[T.W.R]

fuck sake dont even mention that shit - I am getting my eyes tested again and new glasses with progressive lenses after that :(

:laugh: Don't worry I've got the same outlay coming up too, There goes a set of tires for the 12R :facepalm: bloody sight hasn't changed just the damn glasses are nigh on poked

[malcy25]

I'm in awe how much people spend on Classic Race bikes, you can drop 20K into a Norton Commando very easily, those plastic cups must be valuable.:rolleyes:

LOl, I wish!!! My last big rebuild I spent more than that!

[sidecar bob]

LOl, I wish!!! My last big rebuild I spent more than that!

Yeah, but you also had a proper race bike to show for it at the end.

[malcy25]

Yeah, but you also had a proper race bike to show for it at the end.

True. It's taken a couple of years to get to a point its only trying to kill me 50% of the time.

I could easily spend another 10 k -15k on it. Dymags, new Nitron shock, 6 port cylinders digital ign....=+ 30hp to 160hp.

Shock is probably the only one I will spend on. 130hp is more than adequate!

[husaberg]

Might have been new but it was not modern.

Parallel Twins....what were Ducati thinking.
TWR said otherwise but I had an idea that Taglioni didn't want a bar of them?

[Voltaire]

TWR said otherwise but I had an idea that Taglioni didn't want a bar of them?

Only because alan Cathcarts book was within reach...

" Though Taglioni, who had been against it from the start, wanted nothing else to do with it...."

" appalled" is mentioned as opposed"

[T.W.R]

TWR said otherwise but I had an idea that Taglioni didn't want a bar of them?

:nono: I said "Taglioni used them as a test bed for a test bed for the Pantah" .... Pantah share the same valve angle (60deg) & combustion chamber design.


Only because alan Cathcarts book was within reach...

" Though Taglioni, who had been against it from the start, wanted nothing else to do with it...."

" appalled" is mentioned as opposed"

Quotes from the article:

"For Taglioni, far from washing his hands of the development, actually used the GTL and Sport as test beds for his ideas about the Pantah. Thus the parallel twin became a very important interim development model; the missing link in the evolution from bevel to belt"

"So the 500s were little shitboxes ignored and scorned by Taglioni? I doubt it. I figure he thought if he had to make a parallel twin, then he would use it to test and develop his ideas for the coming range of V-twins. And that itself explains a lot"

"Further proof is supplied camshafts used in a couple of race bikes kicking around aussie circuits in the late 70s, bikes raced by Arthur Davis, Peter Molloy & Ken Flaherty, they were factory produced camshafts. Now why would the factory produce stuff like this for a machine which was supposed to be a small tourer or sports/tourer?? The answer is in the profile; the cam specification is identical to that used in the TT2 Pantah, the bike which won two F2 world championships for Tony Rutter"

[F5 Dave]

True. It's taken a couple of years to get to a point its only trying to kill me 50% of the time.

I could easily spend another 10 k -15k on it. Dymags, new Nitron shock, 6 port cylinders digital ign....=+ 30hp to 160hp.

Shock is probably the only one I will spend on. 130hp is more than adequate!
So what are we talking about here? Picture? Heck won' be the first time we've gone off track.

[husaberg]

Only because alan Cathcarts book was within reach...

" Though Taglioni, who had been against it from the start, wanted nothing else to do with it...."

" appalled" is mentioned as opposed"
I cant remember where it was but likely something Fallon wrote in the puff piece that accompanied the street bike mag article that TWR was referencing about the epicycle big twin mentioned it also.
Also I think it came up in an interview that was carried out with Taglioni his wife and mistress. likely also in streetbike.
I did find this

The suits were adamant, and the order was given to develop a parallel twin—and keep the costs down. Renowned engineer Fabio Taglioni, the originator of Ducati’s desmodromic drive, did let it be known that he wanted nothing to do with this project and spent his time working on a smaller capacity L-twin.


Ducati had hoped to attract a new breed of buyer with this bike, but the new ones weren’t coming, and the Ducatisti thought it a slug.This is where the Sport Desmo comes in. Management finally came to its senses after two years of bad sales, asking Taglioni to please beef up the engine and turning the chassis design over to a fellow named Leopoldo Tartarini, who ran his own successful firm, Italjet. In the early ’70s, Tartarini had bought a good many British engines from Triumph and Velocette and bolted them into his own frames.
Taglioni immediately turned to his mystical desmodromic valve actuation and redesigned the heads. He also used a pair of 30mm Dell’Orto carburetors to feed the combustion chambers, where the fuel was compressed with a 9.6:1 ratio. This allowed the engine to rev more easily;

http://ridermagazine.com/2013/05/02/retrospective-ducati-sport-desmo-500-1977-1982/


:nono: I said "Taglioni used them as a test bed for a test bed for the Pantah" .... Pantah share the same valve angle (60deg) & combustion chamber design.



Quotes from the article:

"For Taglioni, far from washing his hands of the development, actually used the GTL and Sport as test beds for his ideas about the Pantah. Thus the parallel twin became a very important interim development model; the missing link in the evolution from bevel to belt"

"So the 500s were little shitboxes ignored and scorned by Taglioni? I doubt it. I figure he thought if he had to make a parallel twin, then he would use it to test and develop his ideas for the coming range of V-twins. And that itself explains a lot"

"Further proof is supplied camshafts used in a couple of race bikes kicking around aussie circuits in the late 70s, bikes raced by Arthur Davis, Peter Molloy & Ken Flaherty, they were factory produced camshafts. Now why would the factory produce stuff like this for a machine which was supposed to be a small tourer or sports/tourer?? The answer is in the profile; the cam specification is identical to that used in the TT2 Pantah, the bike which won two F2 world championships for Tony Rutter"

Without starting an argument as much as I admire Taglioni 60 degree valve angles are hardly earth shattering and it was him who stopped Ducati using plain bearings and closing up that valve angle to 50 which was closer to the norm for performance earlier not to mention 4 valve heads.
I don't agree that taglioni designed the parallel twins, He only fixed the obvious f-ups and made them better later.

[T.W.R]

Personally I think the parallel twin is a hideously ugly motor. And having been down the road of having been able to own the last of the Bevels and had mates with Darmahs & one seriously hotted up 500 Pantah I'm glad to have had that experience in the days when one could cane the crap of them without fear of if it broke parts weren't unobtainium. The MHR wasn't worth the hassle but in big open country on song it was a drug all by itself and the Pantah through a big helping of goodies from Brook Henry was an absolute blast :cool:

[husaberg]

Personally I think the parallel twin is a hideously ugly motor. And having been down the road of having been able to own the last of the Bevels and had mates with Darmahs & one seriously hotted up 500 Pantah I'm glad to have had that experience in the days when one could cane the crap of them without fear of if it broke parts weren't unobtainium. The MHR wasn't worth the hassle but in big open country on song it was a drug all by itself and the Pantah through a big helping of goodies from Brook Henry was an absolute blast :cool:
I still lust after Rutters TTF2.

[T.W.R]

I still lust after Rutters TTF2.

I've got the article on that somewhere and the Bob Brown bike as well :yes:
But a well sorted Pantah is a fucking ball :yes:

[husaberg]

I've got the article on that somewhere and the Bob Brown bike as well :yes:
But a well sorted Pantah is a fucking ball :yes:

I have a few on Brown including when it had the std pantah frame as Magoo used to race it originally, Plus the replica he built.
Post what you have in multi cylinder Racebikes and I will dig out what I have.

[F5 Dave]

Non std pipe, headlight and shocks.
No you don' get to ask $6000 without ridicule.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1624117349.htm?rsqid=f7571308e2c942e6929361c82bd91 4b5

[F5 Dave]

Now here's one that looks fantastic sorted with spares.

Hells teeth, 2 bids over 8k and not at reserve?,!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1624089292.htm?rsqid=a9e8de4006d743dd873325841d755 86d

Sheesh, maybe the other will sell.:wacko:

[F5 Dave]

Nice picture bud.

Wonder if it' a Midnight special version of that era:rolleyes:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1619352749.htm?rsqid=a9e8de4006d743dd873325841d755 86d

[pritch]

Non std pipe, headlight and shocks.
No you don' get to ask $6000 without ridicule.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1624117349.htm?rsqid=f7571308e2c942e6929361c82bd91 4b5

I particularly liked, "The motor looks to have been worked on". Still, there's nearly fifty people watching.

[AllanB]

"The motor looks to have been worked on".

All the bolts and screws are rounded off .......

[F5 Dave]

I sold my one for $1200 But it was considerably newer back then and standard bar the dumbarse holes an 18yr old :whistle:drilled in the airbox. Yeah I get they go up in value, but like it wasn't a particularly good bike.
Way too heavy for a skinny kid when I took it near the dirt. Felt grunty around the suburbs, but Asthmatic on the motorway. Brakes? well. . .

[malcy25]

I still lust after Rutters TTF2.

if you have the cash, I could hook you up with Trevor Nation's TTF1 Harris (Harris built copy of the TTF2 with which was fitted with a Rising rate rear suspension), RG forks, Dymags, including 16 inch front. Is in a friends shed in the UK and nearly finished a rebuild.....

Not bad for a 4 stroke.,

[husaberg]

if you have the cash, I could hook you up with Trevor Nation's TTF1 Harris (Harris built copy of the TTF2 with which was fitted with a Rising rate rear suspension), RG forks, Dymags, including 16 inch front. Is in a friends shed in the UK and nearly finished a rebuild.....

Not bad for a 4 stroke.,

From what I read the other day the Harris and another builder that I can't recall plus the better known and sought after VERLICCH were all official suppliers of official F1 and F2 frames.
Not sure if its true but I understood Ducati have not made frames for a long long time. bevel at least.
F1 engineering and Stu Whyte (not sure re spelling) used to build copies here
I don't have that kind of cash but the F1 was a bridge to far and never really completive was it?
But Who has the NZ BMS "streetfighter" version.

[malcy25]

From what I read the other day the Harris and another builder that I can't recall plus the better known and sought after VERLICCH were all official suppliers of official F1 and F2 frames.
Not sure if its true but I understood Ducati have not made frames for a long long time. bevel at least.
F1 engineering and Stu Whyte (not sure re spelling) used to build copies here
I don't have that kind of cash but the F1 was a bridge to far and never really completive was it?
But Who has the NZ BMS "streetfighter" version.

Dunno, was probably this bike. 5th in The F1 TT in 1984.....

[FlangMasterJ]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1623641298.htm

"..and hasn't been spruced up just to sell."

Apparently sprucing up means washing the dirt off to make it more attractive to potential buyers. :facepalm:

[Banditbandit]

Non std pipe, headlight and shocks.
No you don' get to ask $6000 without ridicule.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1624117349.htm?rsqid=f7571308e2c942e6929361c82bd91 4b5


Now here's one that looks fantastic sorted with spares.

Hells teeth, 2 bids over 8k and not at reserve?,!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1624089292.htm?rsqid=a9e8de4006d743dd873325841d755 86d

Sheesh, maybe the other will sell.:wacko:

There must be a lot of new collectors expecting these to appreciate ... in 20 years time we can ridicule them for the very stupid prices they try to resell them at ..

[Banditbandit]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1623641298.htm

"..and hasn't been spruced up just to sell."

Apparently sprucing up means washing the dirt off to make it more attractive to potential buyers. :facepalm:

At least it's honest ...

[FlangMasterJ]

At least it's honest ...

Honest would be saying he's too much of a lazy dick to clean his bike.

[WALRUS]

Why are there suddenly so many early 80's dirt bikes for sale, and why are they all so overpriced!?

[babysteps]

Because some cockholster is trying to sell a zero km Honda that he thinks is worth it's weight in Gold. Then every hayseed with a junker in the shed thinks their wreck must be worth a fortune!

[F5 Dave]

Dirt bikes are such a risk. I mean reality is that unless you are buying a competitive vmx bike then why are you buying it? As a lounge art piece? Because unlike a roadbike which you can ride with sedate rose tinted glasses to have lunch in the countryside. chances are you can put it back in the garage with a wipe down and it looks like it did before .


With a dirt-bike you will quickly be reminded of the steep development progress and weight reduction and of course cover it in crap and throw it down a bank into a stream.

I'd offer that a dirt bike is less appealing prospect to ride for old chaps like us for above reasons than if we bought a nice 400/4. A 7 yr old dirt bike is cheap and capable enough to get our dirt jollies and not make us feel decrepit.

Surely that should limit the value. Heck maybe people aren't thinking before bidding. The Early TS250 with that snazzy heat shield could prompt a beer induced bidding frenzy in this Parrish when I need to save for my RD400.

[Voltaire]

The whole Classic Bike/Retro scene is powered by IPA and rose tinted glasses.:drool::drinkup:

[HenryDorsetCase]

Dirt bikes are such a risk. I mean reality is that unless you are buying a competitive vmx bike then why are you buying it? As a lounge art piece? Because unlike a roadbike which you can ride with sedate rose tinted glasses to have lunch in the countryside. chances are you can put it back in the garage with a wipe down and it looks like it did before .


With a dirt-bike you will quickly be reminded of the steep development progress and weight reduction and of course cover it in crap and throw it down a bank into a stream.

I'd offer that a dirt bike is less appealing prospect to ride for old chaps like us for above reasons than if we bought a nice 400/4. A 7 yr old dirt bike is cheap and capable enough to get our dirt jollies and not make us feel decrepit.

Surely that should limit the value. Heck maybe people aren't thinking before bidding. The Early TS250 with that snazzy heat shield could prompt a beer induced bidding frenzy in this Parrish when I need to save for my RD400.

send me some pix of the RD400 and I will possibly make a cheeky offer. Win win.

[F5 Dave]

I haven't bought it yet.
Hard not to spend money on bits for existing bikes too. Let alone non-essentials like clothes and food.

[husaberg]

I haven't bought it yet.
Hard not to spend money on bits for existing bikes too. Let alone non-essentials like clothes and food.

You should have done what I did and just settled for a far easier to find RD350

[malcy25]

You should have done what I did and just settled for a far easier to find RD350
Was never fussed by the 400. Had a 350 l/c in 85. Had a B model a/c in early 2000's. Loved both. Rode a mates 400, not fussed at the time.

[husaberg]

Was never fussed by the 400. Had a 350 l/c in 85. Had a B model a/c in early 2000's. Loved both. Rode a mates 400, not fussed at the time.

I have a late frame and later closer ratio gearbox the same as a 400 to go with it.
But 50cc is extra torque to start with.
I still need a Pair of TRZ250 1KT or FZR1000 forks to add to the rest of the stuff I have accumulated for it though

[F5 Dave]

Had a 350 in my lockup for years I rescued after a mates domestic breakup and I wasn't going to let it rot outside as he struggled for room at his new house (didn't offer to look after his Ducati). I got him a buyer couple of years back. Not attracted to it, despite having one as my first road bike (complete with 250 stickers over the 350 ones). But a pillion ride as a youngster on a 400G cemented a love of bikes. And in particular 2 strokes. Only just kicked back in wanting one. Strangely ive never ridden one. Am prepared that it wont blow my socks off.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Was never fussed by the 400. Had a 350 l/c in 85. Had a B model a/c in early 2000's. Loved both. Rode a mates 400, not fussed at the time.

I did a lot of miles on an RD350LC in the 80's and really liked it. The RD400F (white, gold graphics, red stripe) is what I desperately wanted when I was a spotty 17 year old. I dont think I would own another 350LV (been there done that) but still have the horn for a 400. unrequited love and all that. often the wanting is better than the having ....

[Grumph]

The a/c 400 doesn't have the edge of the a/c 350. They went soft for a few years. Only with the intro of the 350LC did the sharp edge come back.
The 400 is like riding a fourstroke. Probably suited the market at the time as everything was being softened - see H1 D/E - but when I last rode one I was disappointed.

[ellipsis]

The a/c 400 doesn't have the edge of the a/c 350. They went soft for a few years. Only with the intro of the 350LC did the sharp edge come back.
The 400 is like riding a fourstroke. Probably suited the market at the time as everything was being softened - see H1 D/E - but when I last rode one I was disappointed.

...my girlfriends bro had the complete set of LC's when I was in the UK in the early eighties...our few hours a week of screaming around country lanes and being hoons was great fun, but everytime he said, 'which ones shall we use today', it inevitably came down to the 125 and the 350...the 250 and 400 always got left behind...I found the 400 to be all of the words Grumph used, soft, four strokeish etc...around the little leafy lanes, the 125 was more fun than anything I had ridden up til then...

[F5 Dave]

Oh well my 100hp 500 will be the exciting one of the stable.

[roogazza]

The a/c 400 doesn't have the edge of the a/c 350. They went soft for a few years. Only with the intro of the 350LC did the sharp edge come back.
The 400 is like riding a fourstroke. Probably suited the market at the time as everything was being softened - see H1 D/E - but when I last rode one I was disappointed.

Aren't they the equivalent of a 54 Matchless nowdays ? Lol Greg ! Like an MGB is a twin carb Morris Oxford ?

I mean great in their day (and I did a lot on them). But they'd be pretty average nowdays surely?

[jasonu]

Am prepared that it wont blow my socks off.

Just as well. They are pretty flat.

[Grumph]

Aren't they the equivalent of a 54 Matchless nowdays ? Lol Greg ! Like an MGB is a twin carb Morris Oxford ?

I mean great in their day (and I did a lot on them). But they'd be pretty average nowdays surely?

The 350 LC still stands up as exciting IMO. I don't ride a lot of big moderns but what I have ridden feels like big electric motors - no lump in the middle of the power curve, LOL. They may be very fast but the power delivery has been made linear.

Saw the MGB being given away recently by radio - looked at it and thought, fuck no, been there had one of those, never again....

[roogazza]

The 350 LC still stands up as exciting IMO. I don't ride a lot of big moderns but what I have ridden feels like big electric motors - no lump in the middle of the power curve, LOL. They may be very fast but the power delivery has been made linear.

Saw the MGB being given away recently by radio - looked at it and thought, fuck no, been there had one of those, never again....

I had an LC as well and actually preferred it to the RZ from as much as I remember of 1982 ? lol.

Every ride on the current steed,I arrive home with a big grin.
Its a rocket ship and way better than I am . :laugh:

[F5 Dave]

A lot of people wobble on about the LC being more exciting than the RZ due to the pv filling in the curve. Course you can just remove the ypvs fuse just after a start up clean cycle where it is in up position for easy kicking. Result, hi exhaust port LC with better porting.

[husaberg]

Had a 350 in my lockup for years I rescued after a mates domestic breakup and I wasn't going to let it rot outside as he struggled for room at his new house (didn't offer to look after his Ducati). I got him a buyer couple of years back. Not attracted to it, despite having one as my first road bike (complete with 250 stickers over the 350 ones). But a pillion ride as a youngster on a 400G cemented a love of bikes. And in particular 2 strokes. Only just kicked back in wanting one. Strangely ive never ridden one. Am prepared that it wont blow my socks off.
By not attracted to the 350 are you means the looks? i can understand that.
Because i like the Coffin tank looks far better as well. but i have a late model 250 chassis for the cosmetics not that i intend to use much of it or will ever likely finish it.:innocent:
Not a fan of the RDLC looks either, to tell the truth. The pommy Norton designer of the cosmetics missed the boat there.
It should have taken advantage of the TZ style.

[F5 Dave]

I like the euro style of the 400G but concede the earlier ones are better looking.

[Grumph]

I like the euro style of the 400G but concede the earlier ones are better looking.

I'd have sworn you'd go for the "Roberts replica" US market version....too flashy ?

[HenryDorsetCase]

I'd have sworn you'd go for the "Roberts replica" US market version....too flashy ?

I've got the Cycle World with that in it. mmmmMMMmmmmmmMMMM yes.

[F5 Dave]

I'd have sworn you'd go for the "Roberts replica" US market version....too flashy ?
Yeah they look cool, but the RZ is 2 generations newer. I had the later F2 RZ back in the day which handled significantly better. My current one is mounted in a suzuki but there you go.

[roogazza]

336666

You never see these old things for sale nowdays ?
For purely sentimental reasons I'd like to have another.

[jellywrestler]

336666

You never see these old things for sale nowdays ?
For purely sentimental reasons I'd like to have another.

no surprised, the clutch was on the end of the crankshaft and the oil pump driven off the gearbox, a minute sitting revving at an intersection in gear would seize it nicely...

[Dadpole]

On an Italian bike that would have been called "character".

[roogazza]

no surprised, the clutch was on the end of the crankshaft and the oil pump driven off the gearbox, a minute sitting revving at an intersection in gear would seize it nicely...
Yeah, terrible clutch.Beaut induction roar tho,echoing around Stokes valley in the mid sixties.
The Suzuki T20 was a step forward .

[Grumph]

Yeah they look cool, but the RZ is 2 generations newer. I had the later F2 RZ back in the day which handled significantly better. My current one is mounted in a suzuki but there you go.

No I didn't mean what HDC posted. I meant the 400 "Daytona" - White with red speedblocks. Can't source a pic but you know which I mean.

[roogazza]

336667
This one Grumph ?

[Scubbo]

how gorgeous is that!

[rustys]

336666

You never see these old things for sale nowdays ?
For purely sentimental reasons I'd like to have another.

Had one of the first of these when they came out to NZ, rocketships could hear them coming a mile away, great little bikes, owned two of them, yes you dont see any around in good nick these days. These and the Ariel Arrow a mate had could go like hell, in their days.

[T.W.R]

I have a few on Brown including when it had the std pantah frame as Magoo used to race it originally, Plus the replica he built.
Post what you have in multi cylinder Racebikes and I will dig out what I have.

Been over your side of the hill looking at properties, but just been through what I have still unpacked and only managed to find the Bob Brown rep articles regarding the Tingate framed special that ended up with the proper Verlicchi frame and parts spec'd to what was used in the original TT2...the build process and when it finally made it onto the road
The Rutter TT2 I think is in an issue of Motorcycle Sport but they're all buried and packed at present.
Did stumble across Rodney O'Connors "The Rat" Supermono and Dallas Rankine's "Fast n Fragile" BMS 851 in amongst the few mags still on the loose

[HenryDorsetCase]

I saw an Ariel Square Four on the road yesterday - apropos of nothing in particular.

[jasonu]

No I didn't mean what HDC posted. I meant the 400 "Daytona" - White with red speedblocks. Can't source a pic but you know which I mean.

A quick 2 second google.
https://www.google.com/search?q=rd400+daytona&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=RHDPW-ZchnzqCM%253A%252CX5Ep-IJGvb5IkM%252C_&usg=__KPcI1IRfPJNYPUD7X89wlLiJKzs%3D&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjX64TZtPzaAhUL2WMKHUdPBC4Q9QEIKzAA#imgr c=RHDPW-ZchnzqCM:

[Scubbo]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1620947958.htm?rsqid=76cbaedad87c439ebab6d26ffef1a 47b

so it's finally out, but is essentially a Duke390 with a new tank and headlight --- with the douchebag hipster tax, comes out at $11500 :lol:

[Grumph]

This one Grumph ?

Well, yes...But I could swear I've seen a period ad for a US model with speedblocks down the side of the tank.

Memory is not what it was so i might be wrong - or it might not have got past a pic for an ad.

[husaberg]

Been over your side of the hill looking at properties, but just been through what I have still unpacked and only managed to find the Bob Brown rep articles regarding the Tingate framed special that ended up with the proper Verlicchi frame and parts spec'd to what was used in the original TT2...the build process and when it finally made it onto the road
The Rutter TT2 I think is in an issue of Motorcycle Sport but they're all buried and packed at present.
Did stumble across Rodney O'Connors "The Rat" Supermono and Dallas Rankine's "Fast n Fragile" BMS 851 in amongst the few mags still on the loose
properties well Everything dairy is for sale...............
Sounds like you have the streetbike mag side covered.
I think i may have posted the Steve Roberts BMS 851 and a lot more cc one or maybe just the picture.

[T.W.R]

properties well Everything dairy is for sale...............
Sounds like you have the streetbike mag side covered.
I think i may have posted the Steve Roberts BMS 851 and a lot more cc one or maybe just the picture.

:laugh: Nah definitely not anything related to dairy that's for sure....I'm downsizing not up-sizing property thanks and having driven for an agricultural contractor for a number of years & worked in the throng of CASE IH for a few years that's as close as I'd ever want to get to the farming sector thanks.
Yeah the Streetbike mags & late 70s early 80s TwoWheels mags are the only ones bar a few 1960s mags are still out, the majority of the others are packed up.
The article on the BMS is when it was at 985cc using the same pistons as the Britten & through work done by Dick Huurdemann :yes:

[husaberg]

:laugh: Nah definitely not anything related to dairy that's for sure....I'm downsizing not up-sizing property thanks and having driven for an agricultural contractor for a number of years & worked in the throng of CASE IH for a few years that's as close as I'd ever want to get to the farming sector thanks.
Yeah the Streetbike mags & late 70s early 80s TwoWheels mags are the only ones bar a few 1960s mags are still out, the majority of the others are packed up.
The article on the BMS is when it was at 985cc using the same pistons as the Britten & through work done by Dick Huurdemann :yes:

Flick me a pm about the properties you are looking at and the areas and I will tell you how much shit the agent is talking about them if you want....
its a small place and I can tell you were the bodies are buried.........

[F5 Dave]

On an Italian bike that would have been called "character".


You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Dadpole again
Actual laugh out loud.

[F5 Dave]

Well, yes...But I could swear I've seen a period ad for a US model with speedblocks down the side of the tank.

Memory is not what it was so i might be wrong - or it might not have got past a pic for an ad.

Yeah there was an F like you remember but with the coffin tank. This bike cost me the G I had been eyeing up for a decade. In a strange twist of fate. But again the same bike (G) will come back to me. But at further cost. The F remains untouchable. I'll see it on Sunday. But I don't want that one.

[Intruder VS]

Get in quick this ones got “Racing wrapping exhausts”
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1630084021.htm?rsqid=1be8f8e2d61044de91ae8918c5f5b c9b

[YellowDog]

Get in quick this ones got “Racing wrapping exhausts”
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1630084021.htm?rsqid=1be8f8e2d61044de91ae8918c5f5b c9b

"These are getting harder and harder to find"


Not really a remarkable example on a prestige marque :no:

[rustys]

get in quick this ones got “racing wrapping exhausts”
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1630084021.htm?rsqid=1be8f8e2d61044de91ae8918c5f5b c9b

Just bought one, pitty mine did'nt have Racing wrapped exhausts.........bugger :weep:

[Laava]

Get in quick this ones got “Racing wrapping exhausts”
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1630084021.htm?rsqid=1be8f8e2d61044de91ae8918c5f5b c9b

My first road bike was one of these, extremely badly reconditioned by Bliss motorcycles in whangarei, it only did a few hundred k's before lunching a main bearing. My first proper introduction to being a bike mechanic. The torsion valve springs were novel too! This is a good example of a bike that looks way better with all its side panels still on, IMO. Uncomfortable to ride but reasonably robust.

[F5 Dave]

Yes that is a nice find of a fukd bike. 7k? Yeah sure.:tugger::tugger:

[Grumph]

Yes that is a nice find of a fukd bike. 7k? Yeah sure.:tugger::tugger:

If the crank was guaranteed good, maybe 2K as parts.....

[Voltaire]

Just bought one, pitty mine did'nt have Racing wrapped exhausts.........bugger :weep:

Your going to have fun with that ( more than previous owner).:niceone:

[ellipsis]

Your going to have fun with that ( more than previous owner).:niceone:

...could even be a contender to either chase or block...can't wait...SCF maybe?...

[husaberg]

"These are getting harder and harder to find"

Hopefully he wont get the chance to f-up another one then.

[OddDuck]

I love these bikes but c'mon

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1631555697.htm?rsqid=34c2464ec83a42718728c1c61fb57 300

[OddDuck]

Err OK I'm confused

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1610308700.htm?rsqid=890887ec19564b1cb691e9cb6b886 029

64 watchers at time of posting. The same outfit selling this F1 has a few other Dukes (classic, collectables) for similar top end pricing.

Is this a thing now? Are these bikes actually selling for this kind of money? Not mocking the seller despite the thread, serious question to those more involved in the market than I am.

[F5 Dave]

Maybe every SS owner wants to see what it sells for in the hope it drags the later models up.
Heck maybe it' just if I win lotto types.

[jellywrestler]

Err OK I'm confused

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1610308700.htm?rsqid=890887ec19564b1cb691e9cb6b886 029

64 watchers at time of posting. The same outfit selling this F1 has a few other Dukes (classic, collectables) for similar top end pricing.

Is this a thing now? Are these bikes actually selling for this kind of money? Not mocking the seller despite the thread, serious question to those more involved in the market than I am.

seems ducati make more numbered collectables than standard bike some days.

[pritch]

The Hailwood replica looks nice if expensive. Not so expensive as to deter 90 plus from having it watchlisted though. I'm wondering if that's not an estate sale? Having them all on sale at the same time could depress the prices a tad.

[Drew]

Err OK I'm confused

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1610308700.htm?rsqid=890887ec19564b1cb691e9cb6b886 029

64 watchers at time of posting. The same outfit selling this F1 has a few other Dukes (classic, collectables) for similar top end pricing.

Is this a thing now? Are these bikes actually selling for this kind of money? Not mocking the seller despite the thread, serious question to those more involved in the market than I am.
I'd give my left nut for a 750 f1. But then, I reckon I'd sell a nut for 20k.

[jasonu]

I reckon I'd sell a nut for 20k.

Good luck finding a buyer.:killingme

[Drew]

Good luck finding a buyer.:killingme

What I would let it go for, and whether or not someone would pay that price is not important for the purpose of my point.

[pritch]

I'd give my left nut for a 750 f1. But then, I reckon I'd sell a nut for 20k.

A guy here had an F1 for sale and after some haggling someone agreed to his price at which point he withdrew it from sale. I don't know but my guess is that the thought process goes something like, "If he'll pay that I should be able to get more".

[Stylo]

I'd give my left nut for a 750 f1. But then, I reckon I'd sell a nut for 20k.

I was lucky enough to be born with three. Might have to use the middle one for the next super special tm deal or, leave it hanging ?

[HenryDorsetCase]

I was lucky enough to be born with three. Might have to use the middle one for the next super special tm deal or, leave it hanging ?

noooo sell the outer two and leave the one in the middle. twice as many bikes and way more streamlined.

[AllanB]

I'm wondering if that's not an estate sale? Having them all on sale at the same time could depress the prices a tad.

Has that look about it. I agree re lowering the market with all that loveliness available at one time.

[KezzaCFC]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1634221513&tm=email&et=45&mt=1B390B4B-D1BE-4FAF-9886-A53CFDF46930

This thing just doesn't go away. Unsure if its optimistic, but its been on there about a year

[Banditbandit]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1634221513&tm=email&et=45&mt=1B390B4B-D1BE-4FAF-9886-A53CFDF46930

This thing just doesn't go away. Unsure if its optimistic, but its been on there about a year

That doesn't seem like a lot - fair price even ... Wonder why it won't sell?

[F5 Dave]

Well he says price dropped. Quite a lot.
What were they new on summer special? Probably bugger all. They aren't exactly pretty or exciting and clearly the market isn't keen.

[MichaelG]

Well he says price dropped. Quite a lot.
What were they new on summer special? Probably bugger all. They aren't exactly pretty or exciting and clearly the market isn't keen.

Probably not that big a market for a gsr750 (ugly as bikes), not as popular as the MTs and when I clicked the link the "other listings you may be interested in" had a similar age, similar KMs BMW F800R from a dealer for less than $7500. If you were that way inclined. Probably needs to knock another K off

[AllanB]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1634221513&tm=email&et=45&mt=1B390B4B-D1BE-4FAF-9886-A53CFDF46930

This thing just doesn't go away. Unsure if its optimistic, but its been on there about a year

Funny I just pointed a friend that direction this evening.

[Intruder VS]

And another but the Q&A is entertaining
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1639207883.htm?rsqid=25767950cffd4ac6973fdfe23c9e4 b98

[AllanB]

And another but the Q&A is entertaining
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1639207883.htm?rsqid=25767950cffd4ac6973fdfe23c9e4 b98

Buy now $12k! F-sake.

[Laava]

And another but the Q&A is entertaining
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1639207883.htm?rsqid=25767950cffd4ac6973fdfe23c9e4 b98

On both guys listings....

[jasonu]

On both guys listings....

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1628930726.htm?rsqid=f93f850c554845ee82a78052db9f8 70a

[russd7]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1628930726.htm?rsqid=f93f850c554845ee82a78052db9f8 70a

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDxfjUEBT9I

[Laava]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDxfjUEBT9I
Good post, I fucken love that song!

[ellipsis]

...I'm not overly optimistic on my chances of owning one, but I wouldn't mind...

https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/news/104051738/harry-and-meghans-stylish-electric-ride

[F5 Dave]

Dont think we've done this one?

Butt eets a Doookarty.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1638125383.htm?rsqid=582b26cd92334340977dbfe450188 42e

Ok it's shiny where you can see, but heck

[AllanB]

Dont think we've done this one?

Butt eets a Doookarty.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1638125383.htm?rsqid=582b26cd92334340977dbfe450188 42e

Ok it's shiny where you can see, but heck

Clean example and moneys been spend on rubber bands. See someone gave up with the stock carb (webber if I remember) they were a pain by all accounts.

Probably more interesting by being interesting other than anything ground breaking. I remember lots of talk when they came out - can't remember if it was good or bad other than the cab tuning.

[jasonu]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDxfjUEBT9I

????????????????????

[husaberg]

Clean example and moneys been spend on rubber bands. See someone gave up with the stock carb (webber if I remember) they were a pain by all accounts.

Probably more interesting by being interesting other than anything ground breaking. I remember lots of talk when they came out - can't remember if it was good or bad other than the cab tuning.
I think even the similar year 900ss had the weber as well.
The styling always reminded me of the CBR Aeros. 400/600/1000.

[Voltaire]

Dont think we've done this one?

Butt eets a Doookarty.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1638125383.htm?rsqid=582b26cd92334340977dbfe450188 42e

Ok it's shiny where you can see, but heck

I was living in Sydney riding a Darmah when I first laid eyes on the Paso at Frazers.
I like engines and frames. The Paso looked to have used school chair square tube, its a no from me.

[swarfie]

I was living in Sydney riding a Darmah when I first laid eyes on the Paso at Frazers.
I like engines and frames. The Paso looked to have used school chair square tube, its a no from me.

Me nor. Didn't like the CBR's either. Too much plastic for this old school fella.

[pritch]

...I'm not overly optimistic on my chances of owning one, but I wouldn't mind...

https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/news/104051738/harry-and-meghans-stylish-electric-ride

Shit oh dear! My reaction to the video clip of that when I first saw it was, "Sacrilege!"

[ellipsis]

Shit oh dear! My reaction to the video clip of that when I first saw it was, "Sacrilege!"

...not long back that would have been my thoughts also but even the most luddite, I.C.E freaks have a change of heart...my favourite motorsport viewing these days is Formula E racing...most exciting and close stuff I have seen in years...leaves F1 for dead in excitement and thrills...

[Drew]

Dont think we've done this one?

Butt eets a Doookarty.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1638125383.htm?rsqid=582b26cd92334340977dbfe450188 42e

Ok it's shiny where you can see, but heck

Shiney where you can see. Christ almighty, you bitch if a bike's not clean and has shit pictures, now you imply that those things still aren't enough.

[russd7]

????????????????????

read the comments and who made em on the ad for the gold plated harley etc

[jellywrestler]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=1634550859&cc=61&pid=791764873&hbc=12&member_hash=&ct=title-link&tm=email&et=61&mt=E039B2BA-9026-439D-9608-BF25D51369E0

says it's good for spares, is there a single part worth having?

[AllanB]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=1634550859&cc=61&pid=791764873&hbc=12&member_hash=&ct=title-link&tm=email&et=61&mt=E039B2BA-9026-439D-9608-BF25D51369E0

says it's good for spares, is there a single part worth having?


Up to $74 so far, it looks like someone used it as a boat anchor for a couple years.

[JimO]

Dont think we've done this one?

Butt eets a Doookarty.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1638125383.htm?rsqid=582b26cd92334340977dbfe450188 42e

Ok it's shiny where you can see, but heck
i know a guy who has restored one of them, it probably owes him 10k

[F5 Dave]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=1634550859&cc=61&pid=791764873&hbc=12&member_hash=&ct=title-link&tm=email&et=61&mt=E039B2BA-9026-439D-9608-BF25D51369E0

says it's good for spares, is there a single part worth having?
Go on HDC, ask if it runs.

[F5 Dave]

Shiney where you can see. Christ almighty, you bitch if a bike's not clean and has shit pictures, now you imply that those things still aren't enough.
Have you seen what a Ducati engine of that era and decade or so after, usually looks like?

If it's hidden most people (myself included) are too lazy to clean (let alone repaint). . . . - That has most hidden.

When they came out I was well impressed.
But I was younger and somehow even more stupid.

[Banditbandit]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=1634550859&cc=61&pid=791764873&hbc=12&member_hash=&ct=title-link&tm=email&et=61&mt=E039B2BA-9026-439D-9608-BF25D51369E0

says it's good for spares, is there a single part worth having?


A couple of those head studs look pretty clean ... the nuts holding the clutch springs also look usable .

[T.W.R]

Clean example and moneys been spend on rubber bands. See someone gave up with the stock carb (webber if I remember) they were a pain by all accounts.

Probably more interesting by being interesting other than anything ground breaking. I remember lots of talk when they came out - can't remember if it was good or bad other than the cab tuning.


On the 1st incarnation in 87 the twin throat Weber 44DCNF gave the bike a horrid flat spot @3000rpm (closer to a dead zone), they tamed it down in the later models but the damage/reputation was done plus they ran very hot too. Good handling (capable of matching a GSXR750J in tighter country) and comfy particularly for shorter riders :yes:

But the price is cheap by comparison to this one that's been listed for a few months now, might be the LTD version but it's only a paint job nothing else

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1440696234

[Scubbo]

"well done"

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1635754195.htm?rsqid=d4f8a12a4f664b3094ebb8237bce6 a03


:sick:

[Dadpole]

"It all started as a very sad looking GSXR at the back of someone's garage."

It looks a fucking lot sadder now. :facepalm:

[HenryDorsetCase]

"well done"

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1635754195.htm?rsqid=d4f8a12a4f664b3094ebb8237bce6 a03


:sick:

I need a bourbon after looking at it. It seems well enough done but its not to my taste.

[F5 Dave]

Jesus mother Arse fucking Christ.

Just what.

[speedpro]

Dont think we've done this one?

Butt eets a Doookarty.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1638125383.htm?rsqid=582b26cd92334340977dbfe450188 42e

Ok it's shiny where you can see, but heck

I had a ride on Wendy's, of Milton & Wendy, 650 I think it was round the side of Lake Taupo a very long time ago. I remember the carb was total shit but I also remember it going round corners like nothing I'd ever ridden before.

[ellipsis]

"well done"

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1635754195.htm?rsqid=d4f8a12a4f664b3094ebb8237bce6 a03


:sick:


...very well done...steampunk delicious...'vive la difference'...(with a frog nasal twang)...

[Paulo]

"well done"

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1635754195.htm?rsqid=d4f8a12a4f664b3094ebb8237bce6 a03


:sick:

mother of god that is a fuck up, oh how I hate steam punk, all I see when I look at this is some aged fat goth lady from Oamaru with a monocle and too many petticoats who somehow thinks the fact her husband rides a fucking penny farthing make them edgy and interesting, God I need some eye wash. Did I mention how much I hate steam punk. I'm trying to be positive but those studs on the muffler remind me of dirty used sex toys and could you possibly pick a worse combination of colours.

[F5 Dave]

No I truly think they must have used a complex algorithm to come up with that pallete.

[F5 Dave]

I had a ride on Wendy's, of Milton & Wendy, 650 I think it was round the side of Lake Taupo a very long time ago. I remember the carb was total shit but I also remember it going round corners like nothing I'd ever ridden before.
Wendy's was an early 750. Believe it gave them grief.

[Voltaire]

Makes a nice change from the endless hacked up 70's BMW's and Hondas.

Steampunk is great, loved the Oamaru Museum, I found the Penny Farthing hard to ride and my monocle kept falling out on the cobblestones.

[Banditbandit]

"well done"

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1635754195.htm?rsqid=d4f8a12a4f664b3094ebb8237bce6 a03


:sick:

I think with a different colour scheme it could look pretty good. It's not exactly my taste .. but hey - neither are the current crop of insectile machines ...

I'll give you good money someone will buy it at that price ..

[actungbaby]

Yes mate, very interesting.
That resto mod RG500 on USA ebay is at $21200 reserve not met.

these where reguarded as best replica 500,s from japan had ns 400 yamaha 500 twin crank and the rg 500 gemma .
friend has a ns 400 in a barn been un used for decade oh love to buy it of him wont sell it to me .
i just got my Honda ns 250 r in bits . have never ridden one of these bikes. saw a nsr 250 other day.
Dont realize how small compact they are tiny. power wieght must be insane. i know modern superbikes are faster.
more power . but thats two stroke power band . i still remmebr back for weeks exp on a it 400 yam. i never forgotten exp.