Optimistic sellers [Archive] - Page 4

Fastmark

19th January 2015, 10:13

haydes55

19th January 2015, 11:10

Hi Guys

After an idea of what would be a reasonable offer to accept on my bike, GS1000G as advertised on trade me

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-835620331.htm

Been offered NZ$3500 but to be honest I have no idea what is a sensible offer, any suggestions?

Thanks

Shit that's a hard one to price. Looks good!

Well an offer of $3500, should be a bid of $3500, let people decide if they want to bid higher.

awa355

19th January 2015, 15:21

Wadda da flukk??? :shit::shit:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-835642315.htm

HenryDorsetCase

19th January 2015, 16:23

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-786365375.htm

down to $15k now.

:D

tigertim20

19th January 2015, 16:24

dunno if id call that optimistic - 3 reserve on what would be useful in a vineyard / orchard etc

BlackSheepLogic

19th January 2015, 17:13

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-786365375.htm
down to $15k now. :D

I think even it's mother would struggle to love that one. But of course there's probably someone out there who wants to be it's mother I suppose.

F5 Dave

19th January 2015, 18:37

Healin` my brother
I says - healin through the power of fire.

Can I hear a Yes sir?
Can I hear the righteous strike of a match that can bring the solitude of rectification through flame?

HenryDorsetCase

19th January 2015, 20:02

Healin` my brother
I says - healin through the power of fire.

Can I hear a Yes sir?
Can I hear the righteous strike of a match that can bring the solitude of rectification through flame?

its actually got potential. if you could part it out and keep some of the bits you have a good starter for a decent bike. I was tempted to email him about the typo of the leading "1" in his price but he's like $60k superglide guy. one day the light bulb might go off. might.

BlackSheepLogic

19th January 2015, 20:08

its actually got potential. if you could part it out and keep some of the bits you have a good starter for a decent bike

Which piece specifically do you think would be worth keeping?

Tazz

19th January 2015, 20:13

Which piece specifically do you think would be worth keeping?

Well, you could use the number plate on another vehicle :shutup:

HenryDorsetCase

19th January 2015, 20:30

Which piece specifically do you think would be worth keeping?

Motor. Maybe the front end and rear wheel

EJK

25th January 2015, 13:54

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=838375989

haydes55

25th January 2015, 14:17

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=838375989

"2013 ZX1000" uhhhh is it a Z1000SX or a ZX10R? http://motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/Kawasaki%20H2%2015.htm or is it an H2R?

As new, with the new price tag. Save thousands and get a brand new Gixxer instead. Or

EJK

25th January 2015, 14:32

"2013 ZX1000" uhhhh is it a Z1000SX or a ZX10R? http://motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/Kawasaki%20H2%2015.htm or is it an H2R?

As new, with the new price tag. Save thousands and get a brand new Gixxer instead. Or

Fucking idiot doesn't even know it's a ZX10R.

You can get a brand new one with that money. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-836945441.htm

Tazz

25th January 2015, 14:59

Fucking idiot doesn't even know it's a ZX10R.

You can get a brand new one with that money. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-836945441.htm

Dude, didn't you see the 'custum' visor? 30hp extra right there.

rustyrobot

25th January 2015, 16:51

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=836593280

"these are not a cheap mass preduced chinese copy ,This is the real thing we imported from Thailand"

Ummmmm, yeah.

Save yourself $50 and buy this husky
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-836045417.htm

(not sure if the seller is on here but I thought this reply to a question seemed very KB... "the battery is a yellow one (moto-batt) and is not a Shorai, so it's quite good")

jasonu

25th January 2015, 19:30

Voltaire

25th January 2015, 19:45

1981 BMW R100 CS - $18 000. Best try Ebay me thinks.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-838665480.htm

AllanB

25th January 2015, 19:48

1981 BMW R100 CS - $18 000. Best try Ebay me thinks.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-838665480.htm

Mint looking example though. I don't remember it being anything special that year/model though to warrant the price. Just another BMW in the 80's that was suffering behinf the Japanese bikes.

Pumba

25th January 2015, 21:45

1981 BMW R100 CS - $18 000. Best try Ebay me thinks.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-838665480.htm

But it is ok. He is going to charge you extra for the Haynes Manual.

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EJK

25th January 2015, 22:23

1981 BMW R100 CS - $18 000. Best try Ebay me thinks.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-838665480.htm

I do like the pristine condition.

Waihou Thumper

26th January 2015, 07:29

(not sure if the seller is on here but I thought this reply to a question seemed very KB... "the battery is a yellow one (moto-batt) and is not a Shorai, so it's quite good")

:) Yep, he is here ...DAMHIK....But...

sidecar bob

26th January 2015, 08:06

But it is ok. He is going to charge you extra for the Haynes Manual.

Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk

I'm quite wary of bikes that have had keepers or custodians.
Mine are quite boring, they have just had previous owners.

BlackSheepLogic

26th January 2015, 08:36

I'm quite wary of bikes that have had keepers or custodians.
Mine are quite boring, they have just had previous owners.

Such a beautiful bike but I'm not a collector. I'm also wary of old bikes with low millage, they can be a lot of trouble. I prefer a nice bike with decent millage for it's age, they run well and need little work aside from normal servicing.

Tazz

26th January 2015, 11:40

Save yourself $50 and buy this husky
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-836045417.htm

(not sure if the seller is on here but I thought this reply to a question seemed very KB... "the battery is a yellow one (moto-batt) and is not a Shorai, so it's quite good")

Because oil out the breather due to a 'possible' overfill and the inability to throw on a few spade bits to check the brake light inspires such great confidence :laugh:

At least they're honest but it sounds like it's been trashed for the summer and then flick on before something bad happens sort of bike.

Coffee table might be better mechanically :laugh:, but still, a little tempting.

jafa21

26th January 2015, 18:53

GSXR 600 for $1... wow :P

Where does this go, haha...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-839157194.htm

biketimus_prime

26th January 2015, 20:58

You have to be kidding me! $5000 buy now?!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-839047451.htm

Event this is a bit excessive surely

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-839002218.htm

ducatilover

26th January 2015, 21:29

I'd happily pay 4k for a perfect example of an mc22
But the last perfect one I saw was about 7 years ago and sold for 7k :confused:

BlackSheepLogic

27th January 2015, 15:06

You have to be kidding me! $5000 buy now?!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-839047451.htm

Lazy SOB didn't clean the bike.

Vinz0r

27th January 2015, 16:52

I'd happily pay 4k for a perfect example of an mc22

Yeah, but both of those are farrrrrrr from being perfect examples.

GSW

27th January 2015, 18:45

You have to be kidding me! $5000 buy now?!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-839047451.htm

For $500 less i would get this
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-838622122.htm

HenryDorsetCase

27th January 2015, 20:27

For $500 less i would get this
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-838622122.htm

for five hunge less than that:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-718028326.htm

I am pretty tempted by this myself...

ducatilover

27th January 2015, 20:55

Yeah, but both of those are farrrrrrr from being perfect examples.

That is a pretty good point. Bloody hard to find a mint example of any of the cooler 250s

HenryDorsetCase

28th January 2015, 08:36

That is a pretty good point. Bloody hard to find a mint example of any of the cooler 250s

th whole "having the tits thrashed off them by learners for 15 years" thing kind of mitigates against that.

BlackSheepLogic

28th January 2015, 17:21

For $500 less i would get this
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-838622122.htm

Another example of one of those bikes with prior owner damage. Still got to give the prior owner some credit for only lightly scratching the right side.

HenryDorsetCase

29th January 2015, 07:01

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=840142503

8 grand is taking the piss. 4 -5 tops.

5150

29th January 2015, 12:41

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=840142503

8 grand is taking the piss. 4 -5 tops.

Didn't realise they were LAMS compliant. The pipe would have been instant NO-NO for LAMS

Original un fucked condition with low milage - 8K would have been top dollar, but with after market fairings, cracked and non matching paint with 30K 4K would be tops I'd pay.

He probably does not want to sell it, or is trying to re-coop some of the money he thrown into the bike

sil3nt

29th January 2015, 12:49

I think 6k would still be a fair price.

Although not lams legal because of modifications the cops aren't going to know or care.

EJK

29th January 2015, 19:44

I think 6k would still be a fair price.

Although not lams legal because of modifications the cops aren't going to know or care.

However insurance companies will :yes:

jasonu

31st January 2015, 18:57

Compared to some of the tatty high mileage shit that has been mentioned in this thread this bike looks like decent value.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/172704-gsxr1000-k6?p=1130824494#post1130824494

mossy1200

31st January 2015, 21:21

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=840142503

8 grand is taking the piss. 4 -5 tops.

If it was 3k idd buy it. After that it would need be low km and perfect condition to open my wallet further.
In showroom condition it could be worth a fair bit.

EJK

31st January 2015, 23:30

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-840755916.htm

$30k?

F5 Dave

1st February 2015, 00:25

Nice. To the right buyer well maybe. I know two people who've owned them. One had all sorts of problems trying to sell for heaps less. NZ you might struggle to get cab fare.

BlackSheepLogic

1st February 2015, 08:43

GSXR 600 for $1... wow :P
Where does this go, haha...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-839157194.htm

It's up at 7.3K on trade. Nice example of the market working.

The bit about the exhaust is strange tho. Shoot the lady the way she comes because you can almost hear the after sales complaint. Don't matter much what the text said I reckon there's a better than even chance a buyer complaint would be upheld on that.

jasonu

1st February 2015, 08:56

The bit about the exhaust is strange tho. Shoot the lady the way she comes because you can almost hear the after sales complaint. Don't matter much what the text said I reckon there's a better than even chance a buyer complaint would be upheld on that.

Reads mostly clear to me. You will get the bike with the stock exhaust for the price bid and if you want to you can pay extra dollars if you want the M4 exhaust.
The one thing I think isn't clear is if you buy the bike and the M4 do you also get the stock exhaust system.

Virago

1st February 2015, 14:37

It's up at 7.3K on trade...

Yeah, I think he knows - it's his own bike.

BlackSheepLogic

1st February 2015, 15:41

Maybe it reads clear to you & I... Tried selling a little on eBay few years back, don't really matter how many words you write, the PIC better match the item being sold. Don't ever over estimate your potential buyers intellect.

Reads mostly clear to me. You will get the bike with the stock exhaust for the price bid and if you want to you can pay extra dollars if you want the M4 exhaust. The one thing I think isn't clear is if you buy the bike and the M4 do you also get the stock exhaust system.

mossy1200

1st February 2015, 16:37

jasonu

1st February 2015, 17:24

I think to encourage more bidding you should add the pipe will be included at no extra cost if the purchase price reaches 8k.
Maybe its important now the bikes getting close to its true value to keep as many bidders interested as possible.

Or set a higher reserve or start price and include everything.
I agree, some people are always looking for a loophole or some way to screw you out of something.

bingslayer

1st February 2015, 18:47

Vinz0r

1st February 2015, 19:01

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=838436175

More 250 sports dreaming. Its always the CBRs

$6k reserve for a stolen and recovered 250 with new fairings slapped on at the same time as his other bike...cheap shipping :p

But did you see the bling LED accent lights? Must add at least $2k to the value.
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/353730889.jpg

Mike.Gayner

1st February 2015, 20:31

What a knob. $6k, who is he kidding?

Tazz

1st February 2015, 21:06

He sure as shit ain't getting that new kitchen anytime soon if that 6k is firm :laugh: Been on there since he made the account.

EJK

2nd February 2015, 02:34

Did you guys see his other listing?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-841768626.htm

nzspokes

2nd February 2015, 05:55

Did you guys see his other listing?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-841768626.htm

Pretty sure he was trying to get $18,000 for that a while back. Botany Honda had one for ages at $7000.

jasonu

2nd February 2015, 07:57

Did you guys see his other listing?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-841768626.htm

No time wasters... except the seller.

BlackSheepLogic

2nd February 2015, 08:35

I've seen a custom built show bike where some LED lighting added to the bike. Done on that CBR250 looks hideous ricer.

But did you see the bling LED accent lights? Must add at least $2k to the value

BlackSheepLogic

2nd February 2015, 08:48

Nothing special about that bike except a paint job that looks like it was done by an 8th grader.

I might have been interested if it had been a 2002 CBR600Fi but even then I would not pay 10K for it.

Did you guys see his other listing?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-841768626.htm

Banditbandit

2nd February 2015, 10:15

But did you see the bling LED accent lights? Must add at least $2k to the value.

How to make a Honda even more gay ..

F5 Dave

2nd February 2015, 10:51

I've seen a custom built show bike where some LED lighting added to the bike. Done on that CBR250 looks hideous ricer.

But far more tasteful than any 'show' bike I've ever seen. But still super lame.

600 looks nice. at maybe 1/2 the price.

bingslayer

2nd February 2015, 18:10

No time wasters... except the seller.

yep, I would be pretty pissed off if I pursued that bike only to find out at the end of the auction that the seller is out of his mind. Granted it is one of the nicer ones on TM at the moment but personally I would pay $4k max for a 250 in tip top condition with low kms.....3.5k for that one though.

jafa21

4th February 2015, 12:41

Or set a higher reserve or start price and include everything.
I agree, some people are always looking for a loophole or some way to screw you out of something.

Hey guys. regarding my auction - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-839157194.htm

The bike will come with stock exhaust when you win the auction.
Then the winner and i will negotiate the price for the M4 exhaust. Once a price has been agreed the winner will get the M4 and the stock exhaust.
I have no need for the stock exhaust.
As i said in the auction the exhaust is practically new and hence sold separately.
i can see why it would make sense to the buyer to get the exhaust at the same time of the sale.
I am not trying to make any money. I literally bought this bike a month ago and i just want to get my money back.
I ended up spending $500 bux on the exhaust which i am trying to get back.

In regards to the dispute about if the exhaust comes with the bike or not it clearly states the bike doesnt come with it.
You can dispute all you want, its pretty clear to me. They will have to take me to disputes tribunal to settle that. Not worth anyones time.

jasonu

4th February 2015, 14:11

HenryDorsetCase

4th February 2015, 14:17

Nice bike. But a million bucks???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ducati-Supersport-Ducati-bevel-750-SS-1974-California-Hot-Rod-Daytona-Superbike-winner-1977-/181651205546?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a4b416daa&item=181651205546&pt=US_motorcycles#viTabs_0

Uh, you've never heard of it? I remember going to the wellington pubic library and getting their copies of Cycle magazine and photocopying all the build articles they ran.

value is provenance plus rarity. We'll see if it sells but thanks for the headsup.

Seriously, read the blurb and then do some googling. What was amazing about this was a couple of talented amateurs got together and built a bike and beat the factories at the highest level of Superbike racing (as it then was). From memory the first AMA Superbike winner was a dude on an R90RS bmw..... but this thing, and a bunch of Muzzy Kawasakis and ERv Kanemoto prepared Hondas.. Fuck it was the golden era of Superbike racing if you are a certain age. Which, apparently, I am.

jasonu

4th February 2015, 14:25

Uh, you've never heard of it? I remember going to the wellington pubic library and getting their copies of Cycle magazine and photocopying all the build articles they ran.

value is provenance plus rarity. We'll see if it sells but thanks for the headsup.

Seriously, read the blurb and then do some googling. What was amazing about this was a couple of talented amateurs got together and built a bike and beat the factories at the highest level of Superbike racing (as it then was). From memory the first AMA Superbike winner was a dude on an R90RS bmw..... but this thing, and a bunch of Muzzy Kawasakis and ERv Kanemoto prepared Hondas.. Fuck it was the golden era of Superbike racing if you are a certain age. Which, apparently, I am.

I didn't say I have never heard of it although actually I haven't and it is slightly before my time...(born 1967)
It clearly has value as the bids are $250000+ and has yet to meet the reserve.

F5 Dave

4th February 2015, 16:08

Is that the fly in the tank resin one? Yeah read about it several times. But I'd rather buy a YZR500 or several.

sil3nt

4th February 2015, 16:59

Hey guys. regarding my auction - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-839157194.htm

The bike will come with stock exhaust when you win the auction.
Then the winner and i will negotiate the price for the M4 exhaust. Once a price has been agreed the winner will get the M4 and the stock exhaust.
I have no need for the stock exhaust.
As i said in the auction the exhaust is practically new and hence sold separately.
i can see why it would make sense to the buyer to get the exhaust at the same time of the sale.
I am not trying to make any money. I literally bought this bike a month ago and i just want to get my money back.
I ended up spending $500 bux on the exhaust which i am trying to get back.

In regards to the dispute about if the exhaust comes with the bike or not it clearly states the bike doesnt come with it.
You can dispute all you want, its pretty clear to me. They will have to take me to disputes tribunal to settle that. Not worth anyones time.Why even mention the exhaust? Take photos with standard exhaust on and then negotiate with buyer. If they don't want it then throw it on trademe.

Kickaha

4th February 2015, 17:33

From memory the first AMA Superbike winner was a dude on an R90RS bmw.....
Reg Pridmore with the Udo Gietl prepared Butler and Smith R90S, they also ran a Rob North Framed BMW F750 bike before that

Here's both the Ducati and the BMW going head to head

http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Cook_Neilson_v_Reg_Pridmore.jpg

Not sure they'll get the asking price but I'd expect it to go a bit higher yet

BlackSheepLogic

4th February 2015, 17:37

In regards to the dispute about if the exhaust comes with the bike or not it clearly states the bike doesnt come with it.
You can dispute all you want, its pretty clear to me. They will have to take me to disputes tribunal to settle that. Not worth anyones time.

It was just some advice you can leave it or take it. Forget the disputes tribunal - that one beer who claims he just saw the pic and bid will whine to the guys that run the site. A simple listing with pics that match = happy sale most of the time. A messy listing just invites trouble. Again, just my 2c.

HenryDorsetCase

4th February 2015, 17:54

Reg Pridmore with the Udo Gietl prepared Butler and Smith R90S, they also ran a Rob North Framed BMW F750 bike before that

Here's both the Ducati and the BMW going head to head

http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Cook_Neilson_v_Reg_Pridmore.jpg

Not sure they'll get the asking price but I'd expect it to go a bit higher yet

what a great photo. I like it so much I have stolen it to put on farcebook.

jasonu

4th February 2015, 17:59

Reg Pridmore with the Udo Gietl prepared Butler and Smith R90S, they also ran a Rob North Framed BMW F750 bike before that

Here's both the Ducati and the BMW going head to head

http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Cook_Neilson_v_Reg_Pridmore.jpg

Not sure they'll get the asking price but I'd expect it to go a bit higher yet

Jason Pridmore, son of Reg is or was a more recent AMA Superbike racer. He is involved with a riding school these days.

jasonu

4th February 2015, 18:04

what a great photo. I like it so much I have stolen it to put on farcebook.

I emailed it to the auction. Be interesting to see if he posts it.

Kickaha

4th February 2015, 18:08

I emailed it to the auction. Be interesting to see if he posts it.

He'd want one that doesn't show an old mans touring bike in front of the Ducati

jafa21

4th February 2015, 18:29

Why even mention the exhaust? Take photos with standard exhaust on and then negotiate with buyer. If they don't want it then throw it on trademe.

I agree its cleaner without mentioning the exhaust and putting it on with the stock one especially if its not included in the auction.
But as i said in my auction i bought the bike and exhaust to keep it. Hence i put the exhaust on and started using the bike. Soon after i found out about my other bike and hence i put up the GSXR for sale. I didnt think putting the stock exhaust back on to take some pictures was a good idea. I am sure the winner will negotiate a reasonable price for the M4 anyway.

Hope this clarifies things :)

HenryDorsetCase

4th February 2015, 19:09

I agree its cleaner without mentioning the exhaust and putting it on with the stock one especially if its not included in the auction.
But as i said in my auction i bought the bike and exhaust to keep it. Hence i put the exhaust on and started using the bike. Soon after i found out about my other bike and hence i put up the GSXR for sale. I didnt think putting the stock exhaust back on to take some pictures was a good idea. I am sure the winner will negotiate a reasonable price for the M4 anyway.

Hope this clarifies things :)

$5500, including the magic exhaust and a bag of salt and vinegar, AND a bag of chicken (chips, not actual chicken, salt or vinegar)

HenryDorsetCase

4th February 2015, 19:12

He'd want one that doesn't show an old mans touring bike in front of the Ducati

theres also the one of it upside down in a cloud of dust.... lemme see if I can find it (the Bimmer not the Duke)

Kickaha

4th February 2015, 19:16

theres also the one of it upside down in a cloud of dust.... lemme see if I can find it (the Bimmer not the Duke)

Different bike, that's McLaughlin, Pridmore's teammate, , that's got Lockheed calipers and I think had the monoshock conversion

F5 Dave

4th February 2015, 19:31

$5500, including the magic exhaust and a bag of salt and vinegar, AND a bag of chicken (chips, not actual chicken, salt or vinegar)
Even with success the beemer makes me want to. . wait I'm doing it. . really i am. . . YAWN.

F5 Dave

4th February 2015, 21:32

Oh fuck me.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-838599364.htm

So a thick coat of canary yellow and you think its worth something with, what, 1/2 the bits missing?

And its a scrotter.

F5 Dave

4th February 2015, 21:43

yevjenko

5th February 2015, 07:35

Or set a higher reserve or start price and include everything.
I agree, some people are always looking for a loophole or some way to screw you out of something.
It was a $1 reserve auction. Deliberately done that way to generate interest. You can't raise the reserve after it has been met

yevjenko

5th February 2015, 07:37

Maybe it reads clear to you & I... Tried selling a little on eBay few years back, don't really matter how many words you write, the PIC better match the item being sold. Don't ever over estimate your potential buyers intellect.
Ebay maybe, Not necessarily on trademe. The wording is VERY clear, and it's been detailed in the question and answers. He won't have a problem

HenryDorsetCase

5th February 2015, 13:02

I'm getting good at finding shit
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-818508685.htm

A gs550 wiwith silver paint and an ugly seat. Even Suzuki must have felt guilty about using the K name next to this abortion. Std 550 was OK.

I reckon that isnt bad buying. Styling by Hans Muth! Original, unmolested, and with Revvin' Kevin ("See god then brake") autograph.

It would be a fun wee thing to have for a Sunday afternoon pootle and I reckon you would not lose money if you looked after it.

HenryDorsetCase

5th February 2015, 13:04

Different bike, that's McLaughlin, Pridmore's teammate, , that's got Lockheed calipers and I think had the monoshock conversion

good spotting.

It seems to still have the under tank front brake master cylinder with cable operated lever though..... lots of opportunity for stuff to go wrong.

F5 Dave

5th February 2015, 15:06

I reckon that isnt bad buying. Styling by Hans Muth! Original, unmolested, and with Revvin' Kevin ("See god then brake") autograph.

It would be a fun wee thing to have for a Sunday afternoon pootle and I reckon you would not lose money if you looked after it.

Its not a Katana, its a cynical attempt to cash in on the bigger bikes reputation by giving it a restyle that isn't a patch on the 750/1000/1100s. Even the latter 250/400s were correct to style. The 650s were just as wretched as the 550. I had a GS550 and later a Katana but these are barstard offspring best forgotten.

I wonder if that signature is spelt correctly but who cares? If it were a slabbie or an RGV it would be relevant. Kinda like getting Marc Marquez to sign your CB360. Why? What's the link?

mossy1200

6th February 2015, 20:56

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/other/auction-841975662.htm

jasonu

7th February 2015, 05:43

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/other/auction-841975662.htm

I wouldn't pay $750 for the complete bike.

BlackSheepLogic

7th February 2015, 07:39

I wouldn't pay $750 for the complete bike.

IDK, but $750 for a complete quad sounds OK to me. Of course I'ld expect a recently recond diff for that $750.

mossy1200

7th February 2015, 08:29

IDK, but $750 for a complete quad sounds OK to me. Of course I'ld expect a recently recond diff for that $750.

Im not sure its a quad diff. It could be an early 3 wheeler. Surely you would advertise TRX also if it was a 4wheeler.
You wouldn't want to pay 750 if it was a 3wheeler.

HenryDorsetCase

7th February 2015, 21:57

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-844253381.htm

Decimal point in the wrong place.

Tazz

7th February 2015, 22:01

His 9.5k Bighorn is more outrageous.

mossy1200

7th February 2015, 22:12

His 9.5k Bighorn is more outrageous.

Only a special trader gets a mention in the optimistic sellers thread.

Tazz

7th February 2015, 22:24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zXDo4dL7SU

Walked right into that :facepalm:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/isuzu/auction-843876312.htm

EJK

8th February 2015, 01:08

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-844253381.htm

Decimal point in the wrong place.

Dude, look at the kms. It's like brand new!

BlackSheepLogic

8th February 2015, 08:25

Dude, look at the kms. It's like brand new!

I'm kind of in awe of what he's accomplished in 17 years of work on this project bike. I'm sure the un-cared patina alone took many of those years. Quite an accomplishment indeed.

jafa21

8th February 2015, 09:55

Dont forget the GSXR is closing today :)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=839157194

jasonu

8th February 2015, 09:58

Dont forget the GSXR is closing today :)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=839157194

Which exhaust comes with it...<_<

jasonu

8th February 2015, 10:00

mossy1200

8th February 2015, 10:18

Not sure if the price is optimistic or not. But to find someone who wants the entire collection might be a little optimistic. Either way, nice collection.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-VINTAGE-MOTORCYCLE-BIKES-MAICO-KAWASAKI-KX-YAMAHA-YZ-SUZUKI-RM-HONDA-CR-DIRTBIKE-/291359786429?forcerrptr=true&hash=item43d66585bd&item=291359786429&pt=US_motorcycles

Im no expert in MX but 200k 30 odd bikes is 7k average in usd. While a good amount may be worth that you would think most would be worth a lot less as an individual bike.
Then again theres likely people rich enough to like the idea of owning a collection easily and money isn't an issue.

F5 Dave

8th February 2015, 10:43

17 year project. Shit mate either I don't think much of your work or he started with a dustbin full of rust sweepings.

F5 Dave

8th February 2015, 10:50

That is a nice collection. Wavy disc on the RM kinda spoils it.

Tazz

8th February 2015, 11:46

Dont forget the GSXR is closing today :)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=839157194

We need a trademe questions thread. Dropped because someone changed the indicators? Really?!

mossy1200

8th February 2015, 12:37

We need a trademe questions thread. Dropped because someone changed the indicators? Really?!

Lots of drop damage replacement parts on mine. Its going to be hard to sell.

Had a guy ask me when the cam belt in my van was replaced last. It had 200k on the clock. Wifey answered never on auction as I was away.
Ended up with no bids lol.
Van had cam chain. One question can change a auction outcome. Next time round sold it before auction end and 4 people tried cash offers afterwards.

jafa21

8th February 2015, 12:41

Which exhaust comes with it...<_<

It comes with stock exhaust. After winning the auction, the winner will negotiate a MODEST price for the M4 exhaust and get both exhausts.

jafa21

8th February 2015, 12:42

We need a trademe questions thread. Dropped because someone changed the indicators? Really?!

Yea, people get suspicious for small things. But fair enough if they are spending that much money. They have the right to know. I would do the same :P

jasonu

8th February 2015, 12:52

17 year project. Shit mate either I don't think much of your work or he started with a dustbin full of rust sweepings.

Dave genuine rust doesn't happen overnight. It takes time. 17 years apparently.

jafa21

8th February 2015, 12:52

Dont forget the GSXR is closing today :)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=839157194

Hi everyone. I am home all day if anyone wants to view the bike. I am located at Pah Road, Royal Oak. Text me for call me for the exact number.
021 04 83 789

avgas

8th February 2015, 13:15

Its not a Katana, its a cynical attempt to cash in on the bigger bikes reputation by giving it a restyle that isn't a patch on the 750/1000/1100s. Even the latter 250/400s were correct to style. The 650s were just as wretched as the 550. I had a GS550 and later a Katana but these are barstard offspring best forgotten.
I wonder if that signature is spelt correctly but who cares? If it were a slabbie or an RGV it would be relevant. Kinda like getting Marc Marquez to sign your CB360. Why? What's the link?
To be honest. At least the 550 and 650 had the right styling cues. Later model 750's looked like beach whales, sounded like a bad fart and were as had almost no lines to them.

Sure the 550/650's were a bit of a stab in the back of the 80's 750 Kat.
But the 90's 750 Kat poured petrol on it, set it on fire, then pissed on it to put it out.

Tazz

8th February 2015, 13:16

Yea, people get suspicious for small things. But fair enough if they are spending that much money. They have the right to know. I would do the same :P

Spending that much you go look at it yourself rather than speculating on minor things like that and planting a potentially incorrect seed of doubt for others, but that would make to much sense.

Usually it's pretty clear when one has been dropped and repaired/had parts replaced. That said, I'm at the lower end of the market where they probably don't put as much coin into it.

Anyway, good luck. Enjoy the repaired machine.

jafa21

8th February 2015, 13:36

Spending that much you go look at it yourself rather than speculating on minor things like that and planting a potentially incorrect seed of doubt for others, but that would make to much sense.

Usually it's pretty clear when one has been dropped and repaired/had parts replaced. That said, I'm at the lower end of the market where they probably don't put as much coin into it.

Anyway, good luck. Enjoy the repaired machine.

planting a seed like you are: "Enjoy the repaired machine"

jasonu

8th February 2015, 13:45

To be honest. At least the 550 and 650 had the right styling cues. Later model 750's looked like beach whales, sounded like a bad fart and were as had almost no lines to them.

Sure the 550/650's were a bit of a stab in the back of the 80's 750 Kat.
But the 90's 750 Kat poured petrol on it, set it on fire, then pissed on it to put it out.

They all look like total shit when compared to the original Katanas. Having said that I had an 1100 katana and it is the most uncomfortable bike I have ever ridden.

Tazz

8th February 2015, 14:02

planting a seed like you are: "Enjoy the repaired machine"

I thought you were selling this because your other bike was unexpectedly fixed? Or was that just a load of shit, or I'm mistaken? Sorry if I got it mixed up, otherwise you shove your snarky remark up your arse and I hope you fall off again ya dick :laugh:

jafa21

8th February 2015, 14:28

I thought you were selling this because your other bike was unexpectedly fixed? Or was that just a load of shit, or I'm mistaken? Sorry if I got it mixed up, otherwise you shove your snarky remark up your arse and I hope you fall off again ya dick :laugh:

haha... you can never please everyone...
thanks for wishing i fall off..
i wish you ride safely and take care

Crasherfromwayback

8th February 2015, 18:15

If it were a slabbie

Someone say Slabbie? Finally got my hands on one in the colour I wanted.

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Pumba

8th February 2015, 18:27

Someone say Slabbie? Finally got my hands on one in the colour I wanted.

Now that looks tidy:niceone:

Vinz0r

8th February 2015, 18:38

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-844253381.htm

Decimal point in the wrong place.

http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/362400521.jpg

"will not take too much to get her back to her glorious best" :laugh:

Crasherfromwayback

8th February 2015, 18:45

Now that looks tidy:niceone:

Cheers. Best one I've come across in years. Had to have it.

swarfie

8th February 2015, 19:00

"will not take too much to get her back to her glorious best" :laugh:

Haha makes me laugh how people think that 'projects' like this won't take much to restore to their former glory. Iv'e restored quite a few bikes over the years and these twits have absolutely NO idea what's involved. The cost of chrome alone would amount to over 3K for this pile of junk. OP is correct...decimal point in the wrong place :(

trustme

8th February 2015, 19:27

Could be an eclectic postie race bike , good for bugger all else. The Drixton Honda was a weapon in it's day.. $200 would require a bit of thought.:sweatdrop

nudemetalz

8th February 2015, 20:05

Haha makes me laugh how people think that 'projects' like this won't take much to restore to their former glory. Iv'e restored quite a few bikes over the years and these twits have absolutely NO idea what's involved. The cost of chrome alone would amount to over 3K for this pile of junk. OP is correct...decimal point in the wrong place :(

If it was a K0 1965 model with a 4 speed gearbox and drum brake ( ie Black Bomber) then it would be worth saving.... I would love one of those !!

sugilite

9th February 2015, 11:11

Someone say Slabbie? Finally got my hands on one in the colour I wanted.
Wow, that sure is in awesome condition!
My favourite slabby is the black and red 1100 J 3 spoke, mmmmm. Would definitely own one if the right one came a long. I always think of the 1100 slabbies as lazy boys with a wheel at each end. They are so incredibly forgiving machines, esp front end slides!

mossy1200

9th February 2015, 17:18

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-845161889.htm

Its like modern art.

Drew

9th February 2015, 18:02

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-845161889.htm

Its like modern art.
Sweet Jesus, a blind spastic could have done better with the wiring.

bogan

9th February 2015, 18:07

Sweet Jesus, a blind spastic could have done better with the wiring.

Speaking of which, Doug is up those ways now :bleh: wonder if he helped!

F5 Dave

9th February 2015, 18:35

Whaddaya complaining aboot? It's gotta fuze.

I like the tail piece.

sidecar bob

9th February 2015, 18:40

Sweet Jesus, a blind spastic could have done better with the wiring.

Judging by the number of photos I'd guess he quite proud of the particular part of the build.

Drew

9th February 2015, 18:42

Judging by the number of photos I'd guess he quite proud of the particular part of the build.

I think that makes it worse.

jasonu

9th February 2015, 19:21

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-845161889.htm

Its like modern art.

:nono::nono::nono:No it's not:nono::nono::nono:

HenryDorsetCase

9th February 2015, 19:41

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-845161889.htm

Its like modern art.

http://www.wrenchmonkees.com/motorcycles/monkee-34.html

its like the guy saw a picture of that (or something from Federal or something) and went Oh yyup, totes. then got into it realised he had no fucking idea and is selling it on.

if the motor is in good nick it is the bones of something cool. $1500.

Tazz

9th February 2015, 19:43

Almost looks photoshopped....

http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/362839903.jpg

Not often you see something so bad it looks fake haha. Well at least he gave it a go.

Tazz

9th February 2015, 19:45

haha... you can never please everyone...

I'd say. You're one needy mofo :bleh:

F5 Dave

9th February 2015, 21:56

Almost looks photoshopped....

http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/362839903.jpg

Not often you see something so bad it looks fake haha. Well at least he gave it a go.

If it was he got the perspective of the shadowing spot on. Now he does have something to be proud of.

scracha

10th February 2015, 18:45

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-843721706.htm

2.5K for a stinky old teapot with no WOF and a shagged rear tyre :rolleyes:

F5 Dave

10th February 2015, 19:21

That's just the starting price. Look at that screen. Pure class.

Laava

10th February 2015, 21:01

That's just the starting price. Look at that screen. Pure class.

Plus it has skull bolts. Skull bolts!

mossy1200

10th February 2015, 21:07

Plus it has skull bolts. Skull bolts!

Authentic aged and weathered Skull bolts. Not just the made to look old ones.

ducatilover

10th February 2015, 21:26

Speaking of which, Doug is up those ways now :bleh: wonder if he helped! Hey now, I had my corrective surgery :cool: ad that's way too nice to be my wiring, I like everything to be black, because I can't polish the wires :mad:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-845161889.htm

Its like modern art.

I should go check it out :banana:

F5 Dave

10th February 2015, 22:03

Plus it has skull bolts. Skull bolts!

Actually I wasn't going to mention that because they scare me.

5150

12th February 2015, 22:11

10K.... Really?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/173088-1990-Suzuki-GSXR1100?p=1130830298#post1130830298

mossy1200

12th February 2015, 22:17

10K.... Really?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/173088-1990-Suzuki-GSXR1100?p=1130830298#post1130830298

Says in post 3k approx.
Not sure why you would 10k the advert title though.
Exposure by being in the opty thread could be gold though.

HenryDorsetCase

12th February 2015, 22:41

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=845118135

Compare this for $6k asking. Pete should buy it on the offchance it is an SP (four Flatslide carbs!!!)

even stock its not bad buying. I dont actually want to own one (I am however drooling over every early tidy first gen Fireblade that comes up...) but it is a deal for somebody.

HenryDorsetCase

12th February 2015, 22:43

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-846643661.htm

I could fly to the states buy one and transport it back here and have cash left over!

mossy1200

13th February 2015, 05:18

Mike.Gayner

13th February 2015, 05:33

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=845000271

Brand new 10 year old Duc.

BuzzardNZ

13th February 2015, 05:53

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-846643661.htm

I could fly to the states buy one and transport it back here and have cash left over!

Still, it looks stunning :drool:

F5 Dave

13th February 2015, 06:08

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=845000271

Brand new 10 year old Duc.
Bikes like that make me want to commute on them for a while just so they gets some miles under their wheels.

Jezxa

13th February 2015, 12:56

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=845000271

Brand new 10 year old Duc.

The nose and headlights on that are hideous compared to the newer ones

BlackSheepLogic

13th February 2015, 13:59

10K.... Really?
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/173088-1990-Suzuki-GSXR1100?p=1130830298#post1130830298

If your trying to sell a bike esp for top dollar this does not install conference that the bike's been served and taken care of:

"the crankcase breather hose is literally a garden hose. lol."

Just fix the problem it's not expensive. The seller obviously thinks this is a "cool fix" with the "lol" at the end of the sentence. As a buyer just reads shoddy servicing and "what else might be wrong with the bike". Not surprised the best offer was $2500. More than I would pay for it.

Anytime I have sold a bike had it serviced & cleaned before listing it.

Banditbandit

13th February 2015, 15:23

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=845000271

Brand new 10 year old Duc.

Bikes like that make me want to commute on them for a while just so they gets some miles under their wheels.

Hell yes .. bikes are made to be ridden ... very pretty . but not for that money ...

jasonu

13th February 2015, 16:13

The nose and headlights on that are hideous compared to the older ones

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jasonu

13th February 2015, 16:15

If your trying to sell a bike esp for top dollar this does not install conference that the bike's been served and taken care of:

"the crankcase breather hose is literally a garden hose. lol."

Just fix the problem it's not expensive. The seller obviously thinks this is a "cool fix" with the "lol" at the end of the sentence. As a buyer just reads shoddy servicing and "what else might be wrong with the bike". Not surprised the best offer was $2500. More than I would pay for it.

Anytime I have sold a bike had it serviced & cleaned before listing it.

and fucking clean it too!!!!!

F5 Dave

13th February 2015, 18:47

Some people just don't.

But at least he is being honest. That means more than most.

mossy1200

21st February 2015, 08:39

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-805886706.htm

How could you expect to sell one at this price.

Luckylegs

21st February 2015, 08:49

The nose and headlights on that are hideous compared to the newer ones

What'u talkin about willis...

HEATHEN

GSW

26th February 2015, 17:00

anyone want to trust their head in a fucked helmet?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/helmets-clothing-footwear/helmets/auction-851325640.htm

This helmet is good condition without some scratches on the front side of helmet and visor.

dude its fucked

rustyrobot

26th February 2015, 17:04

dude its fucked

Nah - he just scratched it on the wall while riding down the narrow driveway....

Say what?! :wait:

Still trying to formulate a mental picture of what happened there. :killingme

GSW

26th February 2015, 17:06

Nah - he just scratched it on the wall while riding down the narrow driveway....

Say what?! :wait:

Still trying to formulate a mental picture of what happened there. :killingme

He has fucking mad skills!

Laava

26th February 2015, 18:06

We want to buy a helmet like the one in the photo, but we would need an XXL size, and we are in Hastings, Hawkes Bay. If we click on buy now can we get the correct size and cost of courier to add to total? Thanks. guthrie2 (21 ) 3:07 pm, Tue 24 Feb

Classic!

F5 Dave

26th February 2015, 20:00

Someone ask him the date stamp

James Deuce

26th February 2015, 20:35

ducatilover

26th February 2015, 20:36

Someone ask him the date stamp

Done.
I want to see how he rubs it on the wall

sidecar bob

26th February 2015, 20:43

Did anyone see this? Check his answers to questions. I mean, what the actual fuck?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=848553206&open_homes=&region=&dist rict=

Acts exactly like my brother-in-law.

It probably didn't help that I kind of deliberately rubbed him up the wrong way with the first question.
There was a single photo of it in the corner of a dusty barn & it was half covered up with a swandrai.

James Deuce

26th February 2015, 20:45

It probably didn't help that I kind of deliberately rubbed him up the wrong way with the first question.
There was a single photo of it in the corner of a dusty barn & it was half covered up with a swandrai.

You did good. I am very proud of you.

sidecar bob

26th February 2015, 20:47

You did good. I am very proud of you.

Were all blacklisted now including my wife, hence no further up windage, so game over.

mossy1200

26th February 2015, 20:54

I couldn't resist asking the question?

"It looks like flatslide carby model. Can you see what colour the powerband is producing?"

pete-blen

26th February 2015, 21:00

I couldn't resist asking the question?

"It looks like flatslide carby model.

you are right...didn't notice it was the "Slingshot" with the 42mm stroke motor..
Suzuki went back to the 48mm stroke after a couple years , far better motor..

..

James Deuce

26th February 2015, 21:54

Were all blacklisted now including my wife, hence no further up windage, so game over.

Bugger, but a worthy effort.

F5 Dave

27th February 2015, 08:13

would you be interested in a Yamaha ysf quad 200cc in good cond as trade <small>lateralhazard (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=3939093) (67 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=3939093) http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/star50.gif (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Feedback.aspx?member=3939093)) 10:59 pm, Sun 22 Feb </small> http://www.trademe.co.nz/images/listing/qa_answer.gif No thanks , have a good quad. <small class="NoWrapping"> 6:49 am, Mon 23 Feb

Ahh! he's a quad owner. that explains a lot.</small>

pritch

27th February 2015, 08:15

Did anyone see this? Check his answers to questions. I mean, what the actual fuck?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=848553206&open_homes=&region=&dist rict=

Acts exactly like my brother-in-law.

Gotta nominate that dude for salesman of the year. :whistle: Couple of those asking questions seemed familiar?

F5 Dave

27th February 2015, 08:16

Done.
I want to see how he rubs it on the wall
Not surprising he couldn't find it. Either its printed on the back which I think my old QuantumF was, or inside the padding. Anyway well past best by.

James Deuce

27th February 2015, 08:19

Gotta nominate that dude for salesman of the year. :whistle: Couple of those asking questions seemed familiar?

Definitely familiar. Eh Bob?

EJK

28th February 2015, 09:45

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=852906541

Drew

28th February 2015, 10:17

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=852906541

Fucken hell, he must have seen a nice ZX7R and thought a 900 would be worth more.

Tazz

28th February 2015, 10:59

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=852906541

When does it shift from optimism to dream territory?

And what are you doin lookin at Kwakas anyway mate! :bleh:

mossy1200

28th February 2015, 11:18

Check out the tire black on the tread. Its ready to kill someone.

Ender EnZed

4th March 2015, 22:07

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-849971986.htm

mossy1200

4th March 2015, 22:17

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-849971986.htm

Bike is Deregistered. There is a guy on the shore that takes care of this for about $180.

Has a gearbox issue....jumps out of 5th now and then.

:wings::wings: $7k for a good old bike that requires minor rebuild and you get to meet Hemi who sells moped plates from written off scooters for a living. :wings::wings:

Mike.Gayner

5th March 2015, 06:02

Yet he describes it as "mint condition".

James Deuce

5th March 2015, 06:33

Yet he describes it as "mint condition".

That's the colour, innit?

imdying

5th March 2015, 08:56

Yay, love bikes painted outside. Could have at least painted it Kwaka green though :nono:

EJK

5th March 2015, 16:02

Wow that bike is gayer than Christmas carols on November.

russd7

5th March 2015, 19:20

destroyed a perfectly good zzr painting it that colour. $7000.00 for a bike with gearbox issues yeah naaaa. love my zzrs but 4500 would prolly pull it up without the 5th gear prob

sidecar bob

5th March 2015, 19:51

Wow that bike is gayer than Christmas carols on November.

I've observed that ageing stoners love those old heaps of shit. "Ya know they were the fastest bike when they were new." Yeah, now they are just a baggy pile of shit that appeals to people that own nothing more valuable than a tired old pig.

mossy1200

5th March 2015, 20:10

I've observed that ageing stoners love those old heaps of shit. "Ya know they were the fastest bike when they were new." Yeah, now they are just a baggy pile of shit that appeals to people that own nothing more valuable than a tired old pig.

Id like to own the whole series original 1988 zx10,zzr1100,zzr1200,zx12r,zx14,zx14r. All would want to be mint and have good gearboxes and this assumes I have more money than currently available. Wouldn't say no to the FZR Genesis - R1 series also. Even the VFR series and GSXr series also. Going to want a barn size garage.

James Deuce

5th March 2015, 21:10

destroyed a perfectly good zzr painting it that colour. $7000.00 for a bike with gearbox issues yeah naaaa. love my zzrs but 4500 would prolly pull it up without the 5th gear prob
Motomart have a zzr 1200 for that money with luggage and barely run in at 50000 km.

yevjenko

6th March 2015, 09:28

he seemed a bit touchy on whether it's been crashed - de rego-d for over 3 years, so unlicenced for over 4, and repainted... dodgy

sidecar bob

6th March 2015, 12:33

he seemed a bit touchy on whether it's been crashed - de rego-d for over 3 years, so unlicenced for over 4, and repainted... dodgy

He's 100 percent going to be a 50 plus stoner that has spent most of his life in & out of menial jobs, flats with two or three other similar individuals in some smelly messy dive.

Voltaire

6th March 2015, 12:58

He's 100 percent going to be a 50 plus stoner that has spent most of his life in & out of menial jobs, flats with two or three other similar individuals in some smelly messy dive.

and keeps his bikes in a container :msn-wink:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-850340681.htm

Do you think he drives a ute with a dog on the back and wears gumboots?

ducatilover

6th March 2015, 13:25

and keeps his bikes in a container :msn-wink:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-850340681.htm

Do you think he drives a ute with a dog on the back and wears gumboots?

lol You can get a new one of those for 5.5k at the moment and he wants 5k for a 9 year old petrol leaker?

Ohhh, he owns two VX commodores too, he's obviously a little silly

EJK

6th March 2015, 18:21

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-855186772.htm

+$250 per sticker.

rustyrobot

6th March 2015, 19:15

Pretty sure I read somewhere that you get +5hp per sticker

EJK

6th March 2015, 19:55

At least he's stated realistic horsepower figure.

mossy1200

6th March 2015, 20:01

At least he's stated realistic horsepower figure.

Its a lot of coin. I would say my 2013 200hp bike with only 5tho kms is only worth a couple more coins.

F5 Dave

7th March 2015, 19:34

Look its not a total lash up from the pictures, but a lot of coin to get it legal and it well might not pass, plus the wheels and engine look puss.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-854386368.htm

F5 Dave

7th March 2015, 19:40

mossy1200

7th March 2015, 19:49

Poorly executed and most undesirable CB unless in Freddie rep. People don't seem to understand that the big money is for std.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-855115422.htm

Wow

He spent 5 grand on a rebuild for it. I know if I did a 5grand motor rebuild on mine I wouldn't want to sell it. Maybe its a wife asking for it to be sold.

F5 Dave

7th March 2015, 19:53

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-855688484.htmThis one keeps getting listed but I wonder if its worth asking if he knows Sam Morgan personally as its been on since the beginning of the internet it would seem

James Deuce

7th March 2015, 22:38

It sure has. I wonder if he got the decimal point placing wrong but hasn't noticed yet?

jasonu

8th March 2015, 05:59

EJK

8th March 2015, 07:04

Not a very compelling price for a first gen crossplane. Love the pipes tho.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=856164108

F5 Dave

8th March 2015, 07:11

Did you build this Dave?
No it would have neons and skull fittings on everything.

James Deuce

8th March 2015, 07:26

No it would have neons and skull fittings on everything.

Ooo, I have to talk to you about a project.

Banditbandit

9th March 2015, 09:04

:rofl:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-856523078.htm

ruaphu

9th March 2015, 09:46

:rofl:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-856523078.htm

So is it a 'Halfy Davidson' ??

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HenryDorsetCase

9th March 2015, 09:49

Wow

He spent 5 grand on a rebuild for it. I know if I did a 5grand motor rebuild on mine I wouldn't want to sell it. Maybe its a wife asking for it to be sold.

That has potential I reckon. All that is wrong with it proportionally is that the seat unit does not fit the fraem or the lines properly. a sawzall just behind the rear shock mounts and some faffing and it is golden.

edit: and the colourscheme. Orange frame? maybe if the rest of the bike is black and it is a Harley.

F5 Dave

9th March 2015, 10:46

Line it up with anything else in the current range & that's the one I'd choose. Bit spendy when you could buy a Gixer thou for that money. 2 thou is probably right for a giggle. But I wouldn't have it.

yevjenko

9th March 2015, 12:44

Not a very compelling price for a first gen crossplane. Love the pipes tho.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=856164108

"selling due to no licence" heheheheh

yevjenko

9th March 2015, 12:45

:rofl:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-856523078.htm

Looks like he forgot to put an engine in it

Ender EnZed

10th March 2015, 12:55

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-854181455.htm

yevjenko

10th March 2015, 13:17

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-854181455.htm
Since when are we painting our bikes to look like moto vloggers?

TheDemonLord

10th March 2015, 14:39

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-854181455.htm

It does look nice.... but for that Age and price, thats decent Thou money!

swarfie

11th March 2015, 20:02

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-857567807.htm

Iv'e got a couple of Jawa's..they're quirky things an amusing sort of way and they do go well as long as you don't mind being in too much of a hurry (like most old bikes). Appreciating slowly (again, like most old bikes)....but this character has to be dreaming :nya:

TheDemonLord

11th March 2015, 21:06

F5 Dave

12th March 2015, 08:40

A mate had a couple of those I helped him move but about 10yrs ago he took them to the tip rather than have people show up to his lockup. Bloody heavy. As we were moving them I offered that it was a communist plot to sink our country by exporting pig iron in the form of motorcycles.

Banditbandit

12th March 2015, 09:59

sidecar bob

12th March 2015, 13:36

Yeah .. $5grand is way over the top for an old Jawa.

Theres a difference between buying old shit & buying old shit that is valuable.
I always make sure the classic bikes I buy are the tidiest examples avaliable & have an established value at absolute least in the USA & UK so the values are not affected by a local recession.

Banditbandit

12th March 2015, 15:16

Yes. I used to have a small collection of old BSAs and Triumphs - from 1936 to 1963 ... so I have bought and sold quite a few classics in my time.

That Jawa in immaculate condition may possibly be worth $5,000 .. but that's nowhere near immaculate

Here's a more modern one (and a 350) in much better condition - no idea what the reserve might be, but I'll bet it's less than $5,000.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-853764048.htm

F5 Dave

12th March 2015, 15:54

Mira files article by John Nutting grouped all those eastern block bikes as miserable. A cynical attempt to try pay back some debt, they were cheap but horrible. If it were a Bridgestone I'd be finding the money some how, any how.

Mike.Gayner

14th March 2015, 07:08

This guy must be dreaming. Also, listed as a dual purpose bike. Something tells me he doesn't want to sell.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-857056270.htm

F5 Dave

14th March 2015, 07:16

Well if it can keep up with cruisers it must be good.

Next line perhaps?
Able to slaughter most scooters in a straight line.

yevjenko

14th March 2015, 07:36

Since when is an mt01 a hyper motard?

Pumba

14th March 2015, 07:45

Since when is an mt01 a hyper motard?

Compared to the Harley's he rides with it would feel like one.

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James Deuce

14th March 2015, 08:32

He's asking 3k more than it's worth. Plus he's really fucked with it. It would cost a fortune to fix.

mossy1200

14th March 2015, 09:24

I like his car coby mufflers. I don't remember what I got when I sold my MT01. Don't think it was 12.5 though. It had 9000 kms and was a 2008.

Crasherfromwayback

15th March 2015, 14:49

We just sold a nice one for 9k

Ender EnZed

16th March 2015, 18:00

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-838403752.htm

Drew

16th March 2015, 18:09

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-838403752.htm

Prolly won't get his asking price. But there's a shit load of money been spent on that.

mossy1200

16th March 2015, 18:12

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-838403752.htm

I noticed this earlier. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-859592782.htm
Both street fighters but I cant work out how the one you listed is worth 3 times the amount. Appreciate they are 2 different bikes.
Maybe your guy has inflated the price as its been sold and he is dodging tardme fees.

F5 Dave

17th March 2015, 08:26

Friggin ugly German style tailpiece. Never understood how that got popular, just looks like something Helmet threw together whilst drunk, woke up in a pool of vomit & said
'Ya I got it on an angle, but can't be genocided changing it'

Laava

17th March 2015, 11:45

Laava

19th March 2015, 22:09

I saw this. Sorry. That is all.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-861548985.htm

Pumba

19th March 2015, 22:41

I saw this. Sorry. That is all.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=855621702

Link not work so doesn't look like the rest of us will

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Laava

20th March 2015, 06:25

Link not work so doesn't look like the rest of us will

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Fixeded........

F5 Dave

20th March 2015, 06:31

Oh my. OH MY!

Owl

20th March 2015, 06:37

I saw this. Sorry. That is all.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-861548985.htm

Yamaha?

I thought that was a baby Hayabusa.:lol:

F5 Dave

20th March 2015, 06:57

It's so ugly it has to be French.

rustyrobot

20th March 2015, 07:26

Yes, it's been on there for a while - for some reason no one wants to by it.

Is the entire engine in that fairing in front of the handlebars? If not - what is?!

I'm not sure it would be possible to make that scooter any uglier

F5 Dave

20th March 2015, 08:18

Kermit green might go a ways. Maybe.

sugilite

20th March 2015, 11:26

Yamaha Majesty? More like Yamaha Travesty!

HenryDorsetCase

20th March 2015, 11:57

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-855860199.htm

Crasherfromwayback

20th March 2015, 12:22

Yamaha Majesty? More like Yamaha Travesty!

I was thinking tragedy...

TheDemonLord

20th March 2015, 12:54

I saw it yesterday - the thing that cracked me up about it was this:

Style: Cruiser

ITS A FUCKING SCOOTER!

Reckless

20th March 2015, 13:02

I saw this. Sorry. That is all.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-861548985.htm

I was thinking tragedy...

I saw it yesterday - the thing that cracked me up about it was this:

Style: Cruiser ITS A FUCKING SCOOTER!

Cassina selling her ride :banana:

Mike.Gayner

20th March 2015, 20:40

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=857889399&permanent=0

I don't think this price is necessarily that optimistic, but the seller is completely schizophrenic. From his auction:

Absolute classic in good honest condition

But looking at his feedback, he only bought the bike two weeks ago (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=841350964). He paid $2,500 for it, believing for some reason it was in "mint condition". Now he has declined an offer of $2,600, stating "I think 2600 is far too cheap for bike that will never be made again these are becoming very rare indeed".

But let's look at the feedback he left on the bike when he bought it two weeks ago:

Absolute lemon. Not mint suit collector as stated in auction. Been down the road both sides numerous bad repairs and paint jobs. Needs engine rebuild along with forks and shock let alone the rest. All I can say is karma will find you

What an utter wanker this guy is.

mossy1200

20th March 2015, 21:03

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=857889399&permanent=0

What an utter wanker this guy is.

LOL Runs perfectly. But its in Colemans getting a head gasket done.

HenryDorsetCase

21st March 2015, 15:38

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-862168602.htm

I should buy this just so that I can rescue it from that horrible sidecar. Talk about sacrilege: that bike was the premier sportsbike of it's day!

mossy1200

21st March 2015, 15:44

EJK

21st March 2015, 17:36

I saw this. Sorry. That is all.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-861548985.htm

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