Optimistic sellers

[Berries]

II'll give you good money someone will buy it at that price ..
It is slowly growing on me. Strip all the sundial and Oamaru shitness off it and I like it. I think.



Disclaimer - I am badly colour blind so might not be looking at the same thing as you lot.

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1643265409.htm?rsqid=badcea155664497693b8b6d5639a5 f77


I do want this but only because of the rainbow flag or wings on the sidecar.

[Mirage]

"well done"

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


:sick:

It should be a criminal offence to do that to a bike. I am stunned on a daily basis, as to WTF is going on in more and more peoples heads, nowadays.

[Mirage]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1641186039.htm?rsqid=89a93170a6384edca8457b4e048aa 111

$13 700 for a 10 year old, 50K km's FZ1N. Fair or ridiculous? Just because you dumped $6K into it, doesn't mean you're going to get it back. They are nice bikes, scarce, but still, if you are looking for a 1L naked, here's a brand new GSX1000 for approx $2300 more, with a 2 year warranty:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1418044335.htm?rsqid=30126cf4e9a844c49c3c399d812f7 8c8

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1641186039.htm?rsqid=89a93170a6384edca8457b4e048aa 111

$13 700 for a 10 year old, 50K km's FZ1N. Fair or ridiculous? Just because you dumped $6K into it, doesn't mean you're going to get it back. They are nice bikes, scarce, but still, if you are looking for a 1L naked, here's a brand new GSX1000 for approx $2300 more, with a 2 year warranty:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1418044335.htm?rsqid=30126cf4e9a844c49c3c399d812f7 8c8

excellent third post. You'll fit in brilliantly. Welcome. :)

[WALRUS]

It should be a criminal offence to do that to a bike. I am stunned on a daily basis, as to WTF is going on in more and more peoples heads, nowadays.

I mean.. I think I like the rocker cover..?

[ellipsis]

It should be a criminal offence to do that to a bike. I am stunned on a daily basis, as to WTF is going on in more and more peoples heads, nowadays.


...what fucking business is it of yours of what's going on in someone else's mind...don't you have one to look after, yourself ?...

[Mirage]

excellent third post. You'll fit in brilliantly. Welcome. :)

Cheers!


...what fucking business is it of yours of what's going on in someone else's mind...don't you have one to look after, yourself ?...

Calm down, princess. It's your bike, isn't it?

[F5 Dave]

Haha, he' just shittin you;)
gidday.

[malcy25]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1641186039.htm?rsqid=89a93170a6384edca8457b4e048aa 111

$13 700 for a 10 year old, 50K km's FZ1N. Fair or ridiculous? Just because you dumped $6K into it, doesn't mean you're going to get it back. They are nice bikes, scarce, but still, if you are looking for a 1L naked, here's a brand new GSX1000 for approx $2300 more, with a 2 year warranty:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1418044335.htm?rsqid=30126cf4e9a844c49c3c399d812f7 8c8

WTF is a "copperdawg modified sub flies"

Why would you reflash the ECU AND run a Power Commando (sic)

[Laava]

WTF is a "copperdawg modified sub flies"

Why would you reflash the ECU AND run a Power Commando (sic)

Power commando is no undies AND shorts! Not to mention the perfect defence against atomic wedgies!

[neels]

WTF is a "copperdawg modified sub flies"

Why would you reflash the ECU AND run a Power Commando (sic)
Can't resist me some copperdawg modified sub flies...

I fear for the future of the human race, the number of people who can't even manage basic england in their trademe ads......

[F5 Dave]

It astounds me that people don't reread their posts and correct them, but then, not their tardme adds?! That's just stoopid if there is money riding on it.

[F5 Dave]

Have we done this one before?
while we are bashing cx500s
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1632436897.htm?rsqid=f8703e6a7a43438093b0167e0037e 0fb

Take 1 maggot, do an admittedly good job of cleaning the engine. Pipe wrap. Cheapo seat unit and muffler. Cut a few things down.
Presto, 6 and a 1/2 big ones please:crazy:

[OddDuck]

Have we done this one before?
while we are bashing cx500s
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1632436897.htm?rsqid=f8703e6a7a43438093b0167e0037e 0fb

Take 1 maggot, do an admittedly good job of cleaning the engine. Pipe wrap. Cheapo seat unit and muffler. Cut a few things down.
Presto, 6 and a 1/2 big ones please:crazy:

Hey it's got a pro painted tank and coul (sic)

"there is a site in the u.s called murrys carbs they do off the shelf Mikunis carbs and intake manifolds for cx500s and other models" and "Heat wrapped exhaust and harley pipes Is a FUN bike to ride goes and sounds great" does this sound like the seller has done any checks whatever on the jetting? No?

Seller didn't build the bike... so presumably bought it like this... hmmm, why are they selling? Lots of floppy cabling up front too.

Comstars. Mmm, comstars. Coul. Very coul.

[pritch]

There might currently be a custom bike show in the UK. At least Mat Oxley keeps posting pics. One was a CX, he thinks CXs are multiplying as they keep popping up. Says he had one back in the day but it didn’t impress then.

[AllanB]

One was a CX, he thinks CXs are multiplying as they keep popping up. Says he had one back in the day but it didn’t impress then.

I remember them as solid work horses. The engine configuration and water cooling was interesting at the time.

If you pop on to BikeExif and search CX500 there are some stunning custom builds - big budget stuff, but it is seriously impressive what the old CX can turn into.

[kazadi]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/1634968146

[F5 Dave]

Taken with a nokia whilst roler skating. Sheesh.

[T.W.R]

Looks more like a dose of the DTs from lack of P :pinch:

[F5 Dave]

I had a DT. It was a 200 liquid cooled and the barrel could have been from an RZ350. Almost.
neat little thing for gentle trails. Wish I'd had one as a teenager. Instead of at 30:rolleyes:

[Pound]

This guy seems to think going to a track day "isn't racing"

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1638216408&tm=email&et=202&mt=4018377C-B743-4DD6-9ECE-B6517AD279CD&rewritten=true

[AllanB]

This guy seems to think going to a track day "isn't racing"

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1638216408&tm=email&et=202&mt=4018377C-B743-4DD6-9ECE-B6517AD279CD&rewritten=true


Apparently. HE does not thrash it on the track yet is riding in a medium not a learners group. Now I don;t attend track days but I'd think a medium group was travelling at some pace, thus needing some rpms.

Having said that the worst thing you could do to a big bore sports engine is piss around town at low revs day in day out - let them breathe.

Entertaining comments though.

[Pound]

Entertaining comments though.

As usual, the comments make for a great laugh :)

[malcy25]

This guy seems to think going to a track day "isn't racing"

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1638216408&tm=email&et=202&mt=4018377C-B743-4DD6-9ECE-B6517AD279CD&rewritten=true

Actually, I agree with the guy. I've raced for 30 odd years and for most of the last 9 I instructed at track days (ART) and I still attend a few track days each year with one of the collection.

Irrespective of the technicality that " racing" only happens when there is a flag drop and results posted, they are very different beasts, even if people think they are going as fast as they can at a track day.

To the uninitiated they may think they are the same. But they are not.

At a race meeting I will be seconds quicker compared to a track day and am usually in the corner eating raw meat with a crazed look on my face. a Track day, I'm usually relaxed as.

[malcy25]

Apparently. HE does not thrash it on the track yet is riding in a medium not a learners group. Now I don;t attend track days but I'd think a medium group was travelling at some pace, thus needing some rpms.

Having said that the worst thing you could do to a big bore sports engine is piss around town at low revs day in day out - let them breathe.

Entertaining comments though.

Most medium group riders will usually get eaten by your average racer. They may be travelling at a pace, but guaranteed they are still soft on corner entry speed, braking, turn in and even how hard they change down....The only reason I didn't go in medium on my 300 Ninja race bike was the over take speed in a straight line given I only had 38 hp....otherwise it would be quite easy to hang out there

[HenryDorsetCase]

This guy seems to think going to a track day "isn't racing"

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1638216408&tm=email&et=202&mt=4018377C-B743-4DD6-9ECE-B6517AD279CD&rewritten=true


a track day is not racing.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Most medium group riders will usually get eaten by your average racer. They may be travelling at a pace, but guaranteed they are still soft on corner entry speed, braking, turn in and even how hard they change down....The only reason I didn't go in medium on my 300 Ninja race bike was the over take speed in a straight line given I only had 38 hp....otherwise it would be quite easy to hang out there

I notice it most in tyre wear. I'm a road rider so I am used to leaving space between me and the road edge, not rolling on the throttle as quick as I might and not braking as hard as I can, and just leaving a little extra room for the unexpected. It is ingrained. That translates (in my case) on track to being a complete muppet wobbler - not using all the track, braking too early and not being as hard on the front tyre as I could. So I over compensate by trashing the rear tyre (plus skids are awesome...). Usually a bit better by the last session of the day but by then I am so knackered I am going slower anyway.

[riffer]

Indeed. Track days aren't racing. Most obvious evidence is my insurance company insures my bike for track days, but not racing. However, anything that is timed is not insured.

[jasonu]

Most medium group riders will usually get eaten by your average racer. They may be travelling at a pace, but guaranteed they are still soft on corner entry speed, braking, turn in and even how hard they change down....The only reason I didn't go in medium on my 300 Ninja race bike was the over take speed in a straight line given I only had 38 hp....otherwise it would be quite easy to hang out there

Sounds like riding a decent bucket around the old Taupo track.

[F5 Dave]

Taking a sabbtical from racing only 27 years in.
If you can finish that race without crashing or blowing it up nothing else matters. But if you have to 50/50 then its a risk worth taking.

Track days? Pah! -- Sunday outing with slight rush of blood to the head.
Racing, there is a gap which is going to last 1.01 seconds and I'm taking it.

[FlangMasterJ]

"well done"

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


:sick:

If it was black with brown accents it'd be sweet.

[F5 Dave]

As long as Brown, smelt like The Real Deal.

[husaberg]

I don't actually mind it
Although that emgo exhaust is ridiculous on a GSXR750.
get rid of the silly brass and copper take of 5k and the silly paint i actually like it

[ellipsis]

...I bought a 50 quid CB250 in '83 as a bit of a hobby to keep me fucking off for a pint or two too early with nice people in a pub about 50 meters from home... while rebuilding the engine I would sometimes spliff a bit of good hash and sometimes that would result in stripping the paint from the frame and putting expensive yellow paint on all the tubing and bits that held all the bits together...the tank and panels were original green with the factory decals,when the thing was all bolted up, it looked hideous, (upon reflection)...with a couple of short megaphones to make it noisy, it became my ride...

...I had a wee Triumph but it couldn't really be trusted on big jobs...

...a 50 quid Honda motor with 50 quid of new parts means fuck all when some cunt like me, at the time, rebuilt it...I got a couple of thousand k out of it before some kid in the back seat of a car going past me on the A3 into London caught my attention, a bit like those Garfield toys that silly people stuck on their back windows...he was pointing to the stern of the CB...I looked back and I had a white plume of smoke coming out from under the seat...the new cam seals and white metal wank were burning oil as quick as it could get there...it seized up a couple of times in the next mile or two...it finally shit itself about two hundred meters from a bus stop...I'm not sure if I even gave the CB a second glance as I leaned it on a sign post and ran for the bus...but I do have a photo to prove that I was once a cunt that did silly things, and probably still am...a lot of these bikes in previous post should be left leaning on a post on the side of a road somewhere, with the key in the ignition...

...as an aside, the wee Triumph kept on trucking enough that I brought it back home...I couldn't really figure out why...it seized more often than a too lean two stroke, but some cunt as dumb as I was, fell in love with it and swapped me a Bedford TK with a thirty foot trailer for it...I won on that one by a particularly large margin...a massive margin...dumber cunts are handy at times and there seems to be no lack of them...


...pees in luv...

[jasonu]

More like a wet dream at that price
https://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1967-honda-dream-305/6600135509.html

[Laava]

While there is a lot to like about this machine, the price still seems a bit high....
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1643559053.htm?rsqid=d7724ffaf61846f496ab15bbceef8 9c7
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1643559053.htm?rsqid=637d4fc7e7b64466a437aa6323774 b33

[F5 Dave]

I didn' even look at the price. I'd rather own a pink people mover.

Vin number, yet to get full certified- read. . . It failed.

[AllanB]

While there is a lot to like about this machine, the price still seems a bit high....
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1643559053.htm?rsqid=d7724ffaf61846f496ab15bbceef8 9c7
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1643559053.htm?rsqid=637d4fc7e7b64466a437aa6323774 b33

The application is better than most of the genre. I was going to say well built until I saw the close up images of the frame welding.

Priced to never sell - you can pick up a well sorted AC Cobra replica for $50-60k and still get the wind in your hair.

[Dadpole]

I was going to say well built until I saw the close up images of the frame welding.

Bloddy 'ell. I don't remember welding that - although it looks like my (not so) handiwork. squawk squawk splat

[F5 Dave]

3 approaching 4 years old. Nah. . .


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1620023095.htm?rsqid=f4bba40e26214f58a81b0e4fb48c8 368

[jasonu]

close up images of the frame welding.

.

Bird shit!!!

[F5 Dave]

3 cheers Rcktfsh for starting this thread.

Moved from Behemoth to Sav. Cooking killer eye fillet and home chips with left over last crop frozen beans (just gathered the seeds for next year and listening to Mudshovel which is a bit of a whiney band i wont mention but ya know.
Geez life can be cool.

[AllanB]

3 approaching 4 years old. Nah. . .


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1620023095.htm?rsqid=f4bba40e26214f58a81b0e4fb48c8 368

Weird advertising - no starting problems with this one. Do they have a rep for starting issues? Unlikely on a modern EFI ride from Japan.

[F5 Dave]

If you were lucky to have an excuse not to ride it and fall asleep

[Laava]

Lol at the questions!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-1639167179.htm?rsqid=f9ee66119bf5471794d8930faaad2 a6b

[HenryDorsetCase]

Weird advertising - no starting problems with this one. Do they have a rep for starting issues? Unlikely on a modern EFI ride from Japan.

They are kick start only and while it is straightforward, it does take some learning.

The problem is when they get going, they move at only a glacial pace - you're more likely to be overtaken by global warming (and everything else on the road including a fat bitch in an ageing Ford Falcon). A great bike that needs more horsepowers.

[jasonu]

and listening to Mudshovel
Geez life can be cool.

Mate did you try streaming 929online?

[jasonu]

Lol at the questions!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-1639167179.htm?rsqid=f9ee66119bf5471794d8930faaad2 a6b

Ask him what color powerband and if the left side kerfuffler valve has been reconditioned.

[YellowDog]

So I have potentially been offered this fully restored and in pristine condition KWAKA Z900 A4 for around $9,000 (he might want a bit more). It's a client's that I have know for years and he now needs to free up some cash. He has owned it for close to 18 years and I estimate that he has spent a lot more than $9k on it. I have ridden it and she runs pretty sweetly. 1977 brakes don't quite have the same feel as modern ones, but she feels well planted and corners well. The engine sound is quite beautiful, with no hint of the modern 'sewing machine' whine that you get on new bikes. I really like it, but have no idea as to the right sort of value.

Does anyone know this bike well, from a riding/fault/reliability perspective?

[AllanB]

The last of the 900's before the 1000 then.

My gut says for a clean one that's good buying. But I may be wrong!

[YellowDog]

The last of the 900's before the 1000 then.

My gut says for a clean one that's good buying. But I may be wrong!

Yes Allan, I was thinking it should have been the 1000 motor. It's very nice indeed. If it is worth around $10-12K then I would buy it, but if someone says it's worth $20k, I'll tell him to advertise it. I like the guy and don't want to rip him off.

[Grumph]

It's a dilemma. If he needs the cash urgent, buy it now. In theory it probably is worth a bit more but his urgent need can overcome that.

If it was rougher, someone like Croz would buy it for 1-2 thou less and ask 30 plus once restored..

The twin discs are a good upgrade - but if they're not up to modern standards, the M/C is the wrong size. For std calipers twinned, use a 14mm bore M/C.
Soft organic pads are needed too. I've got customers racing on that combo.

[Paul in NZ]

So I have potentially been offered this fully restored and in pristine condition KWAKA Z900 A4 for around $9,000 (he might want a bit more). It's a client's that I have know for years and he now needs to free up some cash. He has owned it for close to 18 years and I estimate that he has spent a lot more than $9k on it. I have ridden it and she runs pretty sweetly. 1977 brakes don't quite have the same feel as modern ones, but she feels well planted and corners well. The engine sound is quite beautiful, with no hint of the modern 'sewing machine' whine that you get on new bikes. I really like it, but have no idea as to the right sort of value.

Does anyone know this bike well, from a riding/fault/reliability perspective?

At 9K and in that condition... Just buy it... Not shit - I'd give you $9K for it in a blink. Stonking bike for 9K and it will get attention everywhere you go. Poor bugger selling it must be gutted... I mean 9K? WTF else would you get for that? A 10yr old 1st generation Bonnie... Gleep...

Classic Bike did a big piece on Z900's a while back. Yeah its NOT a Z1 but it feels like one and its one you can actually use.

[jellywrestler]

So I have potentially been offered this fully restored and in pristine condition KWAKA Z900 A4 for around $9,000 (he might want a bit more). It's a client's that I have know for years and he now needs to free up some cash. He has owned it for close to 18 years and I estimate that he has spent a lot more than $9k on it. I have ridden it and she runs pretty sweetly. 1977 brakes don't quite have the same feel as modern ones, but she feels well planted and corners well. The engine sound is quite beautiful, with no hint of the modern 'sewing machine' whine that you get on new bikes. I really like it, but have no idea as to the right sort of value.

Does anyone know this bike well, from a riding/fault/reliability perspective?

quite simply the cost savings on rego add a lot of value to bikes of this era, people can afford to register them all year round so don't suffer from the opportunities to ride but their bikes on hold.

[Honest Andy]

I think that old bikes are often overpriced just because they're "classic". Old bikes have all the inherent problems of any old machinery, and should be priced accordingly. Parts become harder to find and more expensive, and less people are around who know about a particular models quirks. Because of that often a classic bike ends up sitting in the garage for extended periods because the owner doesn't want to put too many miles on it. I reckon that's a bit of a shame.
Still, that looks like a really nice machine. And if that's the going price then grab it and enjoy it :niceone:

[HenryDorsetCase]

So I have potentially been offered this fully restored and in pristine condition KWAKA Z900 A4 for around $9,000 (he might want a bit more). It's a client's that I have know for years and he now needs to free up some cash. He has owned it for close to 18 years and I estimate that he has spent a lot more than $9k on it. I have ridden it and she runs pretty sweetly. 1977 brakes don't quite have the same feel as modern ones, but she feels well planted and corners well. The engine sound is quite beautiful, with no hint of the modern 'sewing machine' whine that you get on new bikes. I really like it, but have no idea as to the right sort of value.

Does anyone know this bike well, from a riding/fault/reliability perspective?

buy it or I want it.

[Voltaire]

I think that old bikes are often overpriced just because they're "classic". Old bikes have all the inherent problems of any old machinery, and should be priced accordingly. Parts become harder to find and more expensive, and less people are around who know about a particular models quirks. Because of that often a classic bike ends up sitting in the garage for extended periods because the owner doesn't want to put too many miles on it. I reckon that's a bit of a shame.
Still, that looks like a really nice machine. And if that's the going price then grab it and enjoy it :niceone:

They generally only sell for what people are prepared to pay.
If I was in the market for a 70's 4 cylinder kwaka I'd say that one is a bargain.
Depends on the "Classic" I can get most parts for a Norton Commando or 70's BMW in days. Learning how old vehicles work is part of the fun, however once they become 'collectable ' and not used as much parts will dry up and no one will bother making them for a reasonable cost.
Check out VW Kombi pricing if you think bikes are expensive. :msn-wink:

[F5 Dave]

Geez these things are common as muck now, and no more desirable.

Ticks all the cliche.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1656025934.htm?rsqid=d960020c04954840becb58fb085b8 1ae

[F5 Dave]

First line was virtually verboten from my thoughts.

Check this beauty out. . .

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1656025934.htm?rsqid=d960020c04954840becb58fb085b8 1ae

[YellowDog]

buy it or I want it.

I viewed a couple of these on UK websites and I think it is a little underpriced for its condition.

He wants me to promise not to sell it (without giving him first option) and also let him borrow it from time to time. I'm cool with that.

All going to plan, I will part with $10 on Sunday, because he' s mate and $9k is too cheap.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I viewed a couple of these on UK websites and I think it is a little underpriced for its condition.

He wants me to promise not to sell it (without giving him first option) and also let him borrow it from time to time. I'm cool with that.

All going to plan, I will part with $10 on Sunday, because he' s mate and $9k is too cheap.

You're a good man.

Not in the same price range but its why I still own my GS550 as well as the CB750. I only want to sell the GS to someone who won't fuck with it. Its not mint by any means but its too good to fuck with half arsed improvements.

And anyone who cafe's a CX500 without cutting the frame to get rid of that hideous rear section isn't doing it properly.

I'd love an XV1000 or XV920 but only if I had the skills to build one with a new subframe, and swingarm and wider rear tyre to match the current-tech front end. And it must have one of those Benelli tanks and a cafe seat.

Basically this http://www.bikeexif.com/yamaha-tr1-cafe-racer

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1657508033.htm?rsqid=5e370c0a0b46451a97b85ee6fcf04 1dd


Now if you pay thirty grand for one XR500 you get another one for "free"

[YellowDog]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1657508033.htm?rsqid=5e370c0a0b46451a97b85ee6fcf04 1dd


Now if you pay thirty grand for one XR500 you get another one for "free"

The guy's a retard. Makes my deal worth $50k.

[F5 Dave]

You're a good man.

Not in the same price range but its why I still own my GS550 as well as the CB750. I only want to sell the GS to someone who won't fuck with it. Its not mint by any means but its too good to fuck with half arsed improvements.

And anyone who cafe's a CX500 without cutting the frame to get rid of that hideous rear section isn't doing it properly.

I'd love an XV1000 or XV920 but only if I had the skills to build one with a new subframe, and swingarm and wider rear tyre to match the current-tech front end. And it must have one of those Benelli tanks and a cafe seat.

Basically this http://www.bikeexif.com/yamaha-tr1-cafe-racer
That actually looks 1/2 good, but you might as well pull the steering head in 10 degrees while he at it.
And I'd still prefer a tail cowl of some period bike, probably a triple.

[jasonu]

Geez these things are common as muck now, and no more desirable.

Ticks all the cliche.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1656025934.htm?rsqid=d960020c04954840becb58fb085b8 1ae

Shit then, shit now.

[Laava]

Not a bike but holy fuck, what a dreamer!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-1533984749.htm?rsqid=cee90074ad2d47f18a6e0689296f4 638

[AllanB]

Not a bike but holy fuck, what a dreamer!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-1533984749.htm?rsqid=cee90074ad2d47f18a6e0689296f4 638


Appears that way at first. Who knows - if his numbers are correct it is rare.

Which does not always equate to the value. Weird way to run a auction saying it will drop $1k per day.

[neels]

Not a bike but holy fuck, what a dreamer!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-1533984749.htm?rsqid=cee90074ad2d47f18a6e0689296f4 638

May be worth that on the world market, ebay is probably the best bet for selling it, if you want something to drive there are much nicer yank tanks for a lot less money.

The 70's really weren't the best period in american car design.......

[JimO]

why would it need 20k spent on a engine if its only done 58k

[YellowDog]

why would it need 20k spent on a engine if its only done 58k

'cos it has been abused to hell and back :blink:

[Drew]

More likely due to lack of use, than being thrashed.

[AllanB]

why would it need 20k spent on a engine if its only done 58k


58,000 kms being started moved 1km to the corner store, then back to the garage will stuff it.

All his quoted prices spent sound high.

[F5 Dave]

Paint it white and mount some bull horns up front, then it might be worth something. ;)

[WALRUS]

First line was virtually verboten from my thoughts.

Check this beauty out. . .

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1656025934.htm?rsqid=d960020c04954840becb58fb085b8 1ae


It has pod filters fitted for more air flow and the baffels removed from the exhaust for more air flow also a jet kit fitted to the carbureters for more fuel flow and HP

Damn son, that's a lot of flow..

[rambaldi]

Appears that way at first. Who knows - if his numbers are correct it is rare.

Which does not always equate to the value. Weird way to run a auction saying it will drop $1k per day.

I think it is called a dutch auction or something like that. Have been part of running them a couple times for a club at an AGM. They can work well without all the hassle of people bidding against each other. Specially in situations where you want everyone to stay friendly after it all rather than driving up the price against each other...

[Voltaire]

Massive Price Drop :wacko:

Now only 16K

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/772378452.jpg

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1662927198.htm?rsqid=55f9b945676543268ad698977fa32 fd1

[HenryDorsetCase]

I think it is called a dutch auction or something like that. Have been part of running them a couple times for a club at an AGM. They can work well without all the hassle of people bidding against each other. Specially in situations where you want everyone to stay friendly after it all rather than driving up the price against each other...

started when the dutch started auctioning flowers in the 17th century.

[AllanB]

started when the dutch started auctioning flowers in the 17th century.


I guess it would stop clogging up auctions ....

[Stylo]

[QUOTE=Voltaire;1131100946]Massive Price Drop :wacko:

Now only 16K

That's worth a bid if you want one, try and find another .

[Voltaire]

[QUOTE=Voltaire;1131100946]Massive Price Drop :wacko:

Now only 16K

That's worth a bid if you want one, try and find another .

You don't think 16K is a bit steep?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1514238126.htm?rsqid=f513405f545b4cc789d5fe44c5cc0 d77

60K, I like BMW's but really.

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/708502678.jpg

[Dadpole]

" personally i think the 350 performs better with the 5 speed box than the 400 later version with the 6 speed. "

Only someone trying to unload a 350 could say that.

[YellowDog]

[QUOTE=Voltaire;1131100975][QUOTE=Stylo;1131100970]

You don't think 16K is a bit steep?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1514238126.htm?rsqid=f513405f545b4cc789d5fe44c5cc0 d77

60K, I like BMW's but really.

You could get a lot of fantastic state of the art bike, at the BMW showroom for $60,000 :yes:

[neels]

" personally i think the 350 performs better with the 5 speed box than the 400 later version with the 6 speed. "

Only someone trying to unload a 350 could say that.
From an old 2 wheels magazine.....

The Honda 350 four, what a shitbox. Total rubber band chassis with a powerplant that revved like crazy while remaining motionless in the process. Don't know what the disc brake was for, either

Doesn't inspire me to pay $16k for one....

[R650R]

Steampunk GSXR Caferacer.... https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1650681871.htm?rsqid=2d68f2ccb5c34da9a9b055f474ff1 e4d

Think be a wheelie monstor looking at where seat is compared to stock....

[HenryDorsetCase]

From an old 2 wheels magazine.....

The Honda 350 four, what a shitbox. Total rubber band chassis with a powerplant that revved like crazy while remaining motionless in the process. Don't know what the disc brake was for, either

Doesn't inspire me to pay $16k for one....

I've ridden a 350 Four and owned a CB400F. Of the two, I would absolutely own another 400F - the 350 not so much.

In fact the 400F is one of the two bikes I really regret selling in my life. The other was my first CB750K2

[JimO]

the 350/4 was a big thing back in the day with 4 into1 exhausts

[HenryDorsetCase]

the 350/4 was a big thing back in the day with 4 into1 exhausts

the 350 has 4 into 4. the 400 has 4 into 1.

[F5 Dave]

What if 3 of them dropped off?
I mean where do you start from? Is the ex port ok?

[F5 Dave]

Steampunk GSXR Caferacer.... https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1650681871.htm?rsqid=2d68f2ccb5c34da9a9b055f474ff1 e4d

Think be a wheelie monstor looking at where seat is compared to stock....

Yeah we kinda did that one and it's still revolting.

[HenryDorsetCase]

What if 3 of them dropped off?
I mean where do you start from? Is the ex port ok?

its better than OK. its mandatory.

[AllanB]

the 350 has 4 into 4. the 400 has 4 into 1.


A swoopy 4-1 out to the right.

I reckon people purchased them just for the headers.

Sister in law had one in blue years back. Nice bikes.

[pritch]

A swoopy 4-1 out to the right.

I reckon people purchased them just for the headers.

Sister in law had one in blue years back. Nice bikes.

Beauty is on the eye of the beholder and all that. (Wash it out with Optrex - Roger McGough?)

IMNSHO the 350 was one of the prettiest bikes ever and I thought Honda blew it when they brought out the 400. Nothing of which has anything to do with how they go. I had a CB500 back then and that's probably not on anybody's list of good looking bikes.

[Dadpole]

I agree about the 350 being pretty. I was privvy to a friends one having the engine pulled apart and the engine internals were a work of art. Tiny little pistons etc. I don't recall why it was stripped down as it was only a couple of years old. I recall the 'Mechanic' pulled the engine apart completely then lost some bits and broke others. It never was on the road again.

I had a 400/4 and it was a much better bike to ride.

[husaberg]

Beauty is on the eye of the beholder and all that. (Wash it out with Optrex - Roger McGough?)

IMNSHO the 350 was one of the prettiest bikes ever and I thought Honda blew it when they brought out the 400. Nothing of which has anything to do with how they go. I had a CB500 back then and that's probably not on anybody's list of good looking bikes.


I agree about the 350 being pretty. I was privvy to a friends one having the engine pulled apart and the engine internals were a work of art. Tiny little pistons etc. I don't recall why it was stripped down as it was only a couple of years old. I recall the 'Mechanic' pulled the engine apart completely then lost some bits and broke others. It never was on the road again.

I had a 400/4 and it was a much better bike to ride.

The 400 is a better bike to rider better riding position and the few mm bore job made for a sweeter engine
the 6 speed box of the 400 is a bit of over kill.
My father still has a 350 four last time I looked the factory pipes were about 5K, that's why my old man has a 400/4 4 into one.
The seat looks wrong on the 400/4and the 350 Four tank is to short as well.
Frame wise I don't think there is little difference.
I brought the old man a NOS 350/4 frame from Whittings for his birthday one year, I think it was $125.

[F5 Dave]

AhHahahafukoff

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1657500828.htm?rsqid=8c5495d0ea6747bd9b0169e483d51 d54

[F5 Dave]

And no one wants a B120 this bad

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1664077143.htm?rsqid=8c5495d0ea6747bd9b0169e483d51 d54

Mint condition. Well, it would have been expensive to redo the rusty chrome and corroded ally. Far easier to paint it, um, whatever colour that might be.

[husaberg]

AhHahahafukoff

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1657500828.htm?rsqid=8c5495d0ea6747bd9b0169e483d51 d54

Whittings had one of those with a Sidecar platform, it was used to pick up other bikes, I must say it was a quite fun.

[AllanB]

Whittings had one of those with a Sidecar platform, it was used to pick up other bikes, I must say it was a quite fun.

Shit I forgotten about that rig. Always had a laugh when I saw it tearing around the CBD.

[husaberg]

Shit I forgotten about that rig. Always had a laugh when I saw it tearing around the CBD.
The bike was blue. I don't think I ever seen another CL about like them other than the Old OLD CL175's CL350 and 450's

[mulletman]

the 350/4 was a big thing back in the day

Dad had one way back then (70s) and used to take me for rides which i really enjoyed growing up :woohoo: mum would always
moan about the exhausts rusting and needing replacing - the expense :(

[Black Knight]

AhHahahafukoff

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1657500828.htm?rsqid=8c5495d0ea6747bd9b0169e483d51 d54

Geez Dave-don't be so hard on them-great bike and heaps of fun as a second bike,although I have put in some long cruising miles on mine when I first got it. These were bought in from Japan,along with the CB400SS,with the importer asking way too much,hence the prices that are now being asked,pity really.I think the CL that was in Chch would have been the 350 twin while these are 400 singles (XR400).

[F5 Dave]

I have no problem with the bike. Well, aside from the clear coated rusty tank which is trying too hard- the motorcycle equivalent of factory ripped jeans. (Apparently it's done with lasers now which is both cool while also being super tragic).
But the price is, well Optimistic, hence it's inclusion.

Almost posted the McIntosh TZ350. It doesn't belong here but I think it's cool. Would like to see it in real life. But they say don't meet your heroes.

[Grumph]

Whittings had one of those with a Sidecar platform, it was used to pick up other bikes, I must say it was a quite fun.

Pete Lambert finished up with that. Probably still got it....

[Banditbandit]

Amusing ..

https://scontent.fhlz2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/35199092_1688857297895286_8084395290330660864_n.jp g?_nc_cat=0&_nc_eui2=AeFlKJeNBt2smsNHl8Kk9CFIozfYRPBFrq64FKTu7 pg_iJ_7ftZNyRCddF0ErDUFTZ0NOigYZCOMHCjUHMKTciboaUF xt11OaGbz4q8lRVFR-A&oh=c488600a6bc200bde6df167e1995d7f4&oe=5BC1430E

[F5 Dave]

He looks like a prize catch as well. I wonder if he's taken?

[Laava]

He looks like a prize catch as well. I wonder if he's taken?

Taken some P?

[ojyamaha]

Almost posted the McIntosh TZ350. It doesn't belong here but I think it's cool. Would like to see it in real life. But they say don't meet your heroes.

Agreed way cool!!



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[F5 Dave]

32 posts in 4 years here? Knocking them out.

350LC listed as bike yet Avatar looks like a K. You must be English. :sherlock:
(Just wanted to use the Sherlock emoji).

[Dadpole]

What we need is a thread for things we like IE: that TZ:drool:

[Pound]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1667240682.htm?rsqid=a371c2d3ca9b40f7a7b80cd9e3039 d7d


"Around 200 HORSEPOWER" eh?


Where's the super charger?:laugh:

[AllanB]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1667240682.htm?rsqid=a371c2d3ca9b40f7a7b80cd9e3039 d7d


"Around 200 HORSEPOWER" eh?


Where's the super charger?:laugh:


Thought they were about 170hp at the crank. Shit current 2018 CBR does not make 200. That SC Projects pipe must be amazing.

[YellowDog]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1667240682.htm?rsqid=a371c2d3ca9b40f7a7b80cd9e3039 d7d


"Around 200 HORSEPOWER" eh?


Where's the super charger?:laugh:

It reads $10.50 :weird:

What a plonker :tugger:

[F5 Dave]

So why doesn't he just change the price? Someone hit buy now. (Yeah i know)
Buying a car! So what? Why sell the bike? Just buy a car he can afford. Or don't. Pussy.
Matching blah blah Double pussy.

And what a cunt. Let's put every type of tag at the bottom so it shows up when you are searching for a custom 600 or unrelated shif so search function is polluted with shit you obviously aren't looking for. Burn him I say.

[malcy25]

Almost posted the McIntosh TZ350. It doesn't belong here but I think it's cool. Would like to see it in real life. But they say don't meet your heroes.

I see one every morning 😂, have owned mine for twenty plus years. It will be the last motorcycle I own. Everything else goes first......

It is the most “alive” bike I have ever owned.

I usually get off feeling inadequate!

I’m tempted. If I bought it I would have owned half the full production run!

[jasonu]

Almost posted the McIntosh TZ350. It doesn't belong here but I think it's cool. Would like to see it in real life. But they say don't meet your heroes.

With all those spares it doesn't look too optimistic to me.
What do you think it is worth?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1664016762.htm?rsqid=1108f97ebff54825a74c6593eb455 deb

[Drew]

With all those spares it doesn't look too optimistic to me.
What do you think it is worth?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1664016762.htm?rsqid=1108f97ebff54825a74c6593eb455 deb
Pretty sure I had to weld a pipe up on that bike, at the Barry Sheene meeting at Hampton Downs.

It was rooted.

[Voltaire]

With all those spares it doesn't look too optimistic to me.
What do you think it is worth?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1664016762.htm?rsqid=1108f97ebff54825a74c6593eb455 deb

16K is cheap for a bike that has been touched by Ken.

[F5 Dave]

All seems quite realistic but who knows and you won't really know how good it is until it's used as this one has been stored not raced. I mean it's an old competition bike running on hard to get parts. What are the cases like, do you have to shell out for a nova box or attempt a shaft conversion to suit another.
pity they don' make decent 18" slicks, or skinny 17s for that matter.
sounds cool malcy

I wanted to buy a mates Rotax 256, but the ally frame is an 83or 84. The wheels are too small for available slicks. The ones on it were Yokohama, so hard as. We have little Bears stuff here in NI. And I could barely start it by myself. Easily done with a pusher.
Rollers weren' that common so I decided to pass.

If I was 20 years younger and moving to chch it would be the go.

[malcy25]

Pretty sure I had to weld a pipe up on that bike, at the Barry Sheene meeting at Hampton Downs.

It was rooted.

The Blue McIntosh TZ? Hasn't been ridden or raced since the early 90's.

[YellowDog]

32 posts in 4 years here? Knocking them out.

350LC listed as bike yet Avatar looks like a K. You must be English. :sherlock:
(Just wanted to use the Sherlock emoji).

No shit Sherlock :)

You might have to wait a year or two for your answer :killingme

[malcy25]

All seems quite realistic but who knows and you won't really know how good it is until it's used as this one has been stored not raced. I mean it's an old competition bike running on hard to get parts. I mean it's an old competition bike running on hard to get parts
pity they don' make decent 18" slicks, or skinny 17s for that matter.
sounds cool malcy

I wanted to buy a mates Rotax 256, but the ally frame is an 83or 84. The wheels are too small for available slicks. The ones on it were Yokohama, so hard as. We have little Bears stuff here in NI. And I could barely start it by myself. Easily done with a pusher.
Rollers weren' that common so I decided to pass.

If I was 20 years younger and moving to chch it would be the go.

"I mean it's an old competition bike running on hard to get parts" Everything is easily available for the Motor. Cranks, rod kits, big ends, pistons, clutch plates, gearbox gears, shafts, cylinders, seals, gaskets, heads, primary drive gears, clutch baskets. All mostly aftermarket and better than new OEM.

"won't really know how good it is until it's used" Won;t really kinow how good it is UNTIL YOU TAKE IT APART. I wouldn't bother trying to run it until it was rebuilt. Running it now it is guaranteed to do a crank. If it has been sitting for a long time, the rollers will eventually mark the big end pins. Save yourself the issue and do the crank and then at least you know. Reality is also that as a bike, this has probably had the LEAST wear of most used TZ's in the country as it just hasn't done the miles say mine has.

"What are the cases like" Err, just like air cooled RD cases with some more machining. If they are buggered , easy to fix, but mine have seen 30+ years use.....


"do you have to shell out for a nova box or attempt a shaft conversion to suit another". TZ gears are easy to get. Why would you need to replace the whole box? 2 or 3 makers off theh top of my head make replacement gears and plenty of stuff on ebay too. Hell, I have alternative ratio 1st, 2nd and top in mine!

"pity they don' make decent 18" slicks, or skinny 17s for that matter." What do you need slicks for? The current Avon AM22/23 race treaded 18's are better than all the period slicks were *(the Avons are really good), AND they work in the wet. 17's would fuck it up anyway.

Just seems like you are trying to talk yourself out of it....:nya:

Rollers. A dangerous thing.

[jasonu]

"I mean it's an old competition bike running on hard to get parts" Everything is easily available for the Motor. Cranks, rod kits, big ends, pistons, clutch plates, gearbox gears, shafts, cylinders, seals, gaskets, heads, primary drive gears, clutch baskets. All mostly aftermarket and better than new OEM.

"won't really know how good it is until it's used" Won;t really kinow how good it is UNTIL YOU TAKE IT APART. I wouldn't bother trying to run it until it was rebuilt. Running it now it is guaranteed to do a crank. If it has been sitting for a long time, the rollers will eventually mark the big end pins. Save yourself the issue and do the crank and then at least you know. Reality is also that as a bike, this has probably had the LEAST wear of most used TZ's in the country as it just hasn't done the miles say mine has.

"What are the cases like" Err, just like air cooled RD cases with some more machining. If they are buggered , easy to fix, but mine have seen 30+ years use.....


"do you have to shell out for a nova box or attempt a shaft conversion to suit another". TZ gears are easy to get. Why would you need to replace the whole box? 2 or 3 makers off theh top of my head make replacement gears and plenty of stuff on ebay too. Hell, I have alternative ratio 1st, 2nd and top in mine!

"pity they don' make decent 18" slicks, or skinny 17s for that matter." What do you need slicks for? The current Avon AM22/23 race treaded 18's are better than all the period slicks were *(the Avons are really good), AND they work in the wet. 17's would fuck it up anyway.

Just seems like you are trying to talk yourself out of it....:nya:

Rollers. A dangerous thing.

Alistair do you think it is good value at $16k?

[Drew]

The Blue McIntosh TZ? Hasn't been ridden or raced since the early 90's.

Guess it's not that bike then.

[malcy25]

Alistair do you think it is good value at $16k?

It has sold. I dropped a note to the owner over the weekend to see what sort of response he'd had and he said it had been paid for and collected!

I know the new owner.

Expect to spend 6-8k for a ground up rebuild assuming you farm out painting, crank testing and crank rebuild. And fit, new master cylinders, pads, seal kits, wheel bearings, tyres, tubes, pistons etc and possibly new ignition.

[malcy25]

Guess it's not that bike then.

nah, but your welding up of a TZ pipe is not unexpected and doesn't surprise me if you did one. Some of them are getting pretty old and fragile.

We've removed our original pipes (or what has remained of them) and fitted new aftermarket stuff a few years ago. One of our bikes (my brother's) became a little fragile in this space along the way and I could see that mine were going to go that way. 40 years of vibration, crashes etc , plus prior repairs take their toll.

[F5 Dave]

Sounds like you have a good handle on keeping them totally viable.

[jasonu]

It has sold. I dropped a note to the owner over the weekend to see what sort of response he'd had and he said it had been paid for and collected!

I know the new owner.

Expect to spend 6-8k for a ground up rebuild assuming you farm out painting, crank testing and crank rebuild. And fit, new master cylinders, pads, seal kits, wheel bearings, tyres, tubes, pistons etc and possibly new ignition.

I think it was a good investment.
At that money I was considering taking a run at it but too late now.

[malcy25]

Sounds like you have a good handle on keeping them totally viable.

20+ years hands on, on 5 different 350's, 5 different 750's though our own garage, plus helping many owners around NZ and overseas, working with other really long term owners and fast as buggery riders, who I've learnt from myself, raced another 2 in Europe.

I've broken or buggered or seen broken just about anything you can break!

I'm now at that point I'm starting to forget the stuff that I have learned. I go back and read some of my old emails from ages ago and go "oh, that's right" .

Funny thing is that the Postie racing has been going so long now that many of us who race them now, have done far more miles on them than the original riders did "in the day"

It's also handy that there are so many in use world wide, that for example, production of replacement parts is so viable that piston manufacturers have redesigned the original piston and these are better than OEM and readily available and they have added 56mm pistons for the power valve, piston port 250's from 198 and are working on the 54mm250 cc pistons from pre 1980 and TZ750 ones as well.

Don't ask me to tell you the tooth count of the gearbox gears though, I'm not that bad!

The funniest thing is that I "retired" from racing in 1993 at 27 years old and bought a TZ in 1997 for a bit of casual fun. It sort of has a mind of it's own now...so much so my wife reckons I should have an 0900 TZHELP phone number...

[Pound]

I think Suzuki took the whole "retro resurgence" thing a bit too far....:facepalm:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1671491384.htm?rsqid=2b38a5b26c0e4f18a3b770a52392e 37c

[YellowDog]

I think Suzuki tppk the whole "retro resurgence" thing a bit too far....:facepalm:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1671491384.htm?rsqid=2b38a5b26c0e4f18a3b770a52392e 37c

Not really sure what they are selling there :blink:

The bike says……… :yawn:

[F5 Dave]

So what I don' understand is this dork has had these on tm since last year, but if it' not working maybe you should try something else. Just maybe?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1664571059.htm?rsqid=9d1717d5726941248021f7f3069f2 bce

I'll start with the obvious. Someone might be sick enough to want a Bantam, but he is trying to find someone who wants two. I want to sell two bikes so I'll save time.

Smeghead. Start another auction, reduce the price by half (& by another larger denominator thereafter). And maybe, I mean if you can be slightly arsed, might you consider it might be more attractive with the bird crap wiped off it?

[YellowDog]

Not really sure what they are selling there :blink:

The bike says……… :yawn:

I feel sure there is a nagging partner behind this advert and he really doesn't want to sell them :no:

[FlangMasterJ]

Is the buy now price to cover the listing fees he's incurred over the last few years from listing this thing every two weeks?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1672791815.htm?rsqid=3eafebdcbbd24c2bbcb6a4d998d1f 539

[WALRUS]

I'm 99% sure it's a typo' but with all the other bollocks on TardMe, you never can be too sure..

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1670389516.htm?rsqid=a28c979e2ce048e3ba7e19a378cbc 7e0

Before it gets taken down/corrected..

337345

[nzspokes]

I'm 99% sure it's a typo' but with all the other bollocks on TardMe, you never can be too sure..

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1670389516.htm?rsqid=a28c979e2ce048e3ba7e19a378cbc 7e0

Before it gets taken down/corrected..

337345

It would have sold and he doesnt want to pay the fees.

[Laava]

I am going to bid so he gets to pay the fee. Then start a 'Givealittle' page...

[R650R]

I am going to bid so he gets to pay the fee. Then start a 'Givealittle' page...

Damn you guys beat me to it... yeah the success fee could cripple ya if someone accidently bids lol

Maybe he forgot to list the extyras... Dr650 farkles can add up... https://procycle.us/bikepages/dr650.html

[pritch]

I'm 99% sure it's a typo' but with all the other bollocks on TardMe, you never can be too sure..



But 21 people have it watch listed. I considered asking a question but couldn't think of one that didn't have some variation of the word fuck in it. As in, "Are you fucking crazy?" etc.
He s local here too.

[Banditbandit]

I'm 99% sure it's a typo' but with all the other bollocks on TardMe, you never can be too sure..

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1670389516.htm?rsqid=a28c979e2ce048e3ba7e19a378cbc 7e0

Before it gets taken down/corrected..

337345

Faaaaaark (to make 10 characters )

[F5 Dave]

So the Watchlist thing;
I'm thinking many are voyers like watching a car crash or have one themselves and want to dream how much they could get.
Alternatively the dumb mobile app it is pretty easy to accidentally add to watch maybe people have a look and go like yeah whatever see what happens.

[jasonu]

So the Watchlist thing;
I'm thinking many are voyers like watching a car crash or have one themselves and want to dream how much they could get.
Alternatively the dumb mobile app it is pretty easy to accidentally add to watch maybe people have a look and go like yeah whatever see what happens.

I'm always putting watches on stuff (read bikes) I have no intention of buying. It gives me a good idea of the price trends when I finally do go to buy summat. I'll also watch items similar to what I recently bought (H2 750 ATM) to see if I over or under paid.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I'm always putting watches on stuff (read bikes) I have no intention of buying. It gives me a good idea of the price trends when I finally do go to buy summat. I'll also watch items similar to what I recently bought (H2 750 ATM) to see if I over or under paid.

same. sometimes it saves me buying stuff by mistake.....

[AllanB]

I put watches on auctions that rely on me winning Lotto.

God loves a trier

[F5 Dave]

God loves a Catholic priest fucking a little boy.:love:

Well at least statistically that must be true else he would have done something about it after the first thousand times.

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1674686561.htm?rsqid=5da7b3b054bd416587c7341a86cae 9c6

8 years old, 12.6 horsepowers, from a dealer.

[OddDuck]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1674686561.htm?rsqid=5da7b3b054bd416587c7341a86cae 9c6

8 years old, 12.6 horsepowers, from a dealer.

Wow, that brought back some memories - looks like it shares a lot of parts with a GB400TT.

12.6 HP? I thought the 400 CB / GB singles were good for 29?

[AllanB]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1674686561.htm?rsqid=5da7b3b054bd416587c7341a86cae 9c6

8 years old, 12.6 horsepowers, from a dealer.


30hp? On a engine dyno running hand mixed fuel.

Still - $6k strikes me as silly money. Maybe it comes with a all-access pass for a week with the accounts girl?

[F5 Dave]

6 grand for 2 grands worth of fun.

[F5 Dave]

Just for giggles heres a site of the shortest reigning popes.

https://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/12/world/gallery/shortest-reigning-popes/index.html

Pope urban 7th just 13 days
Boniface 16 days
Celistine 17 days

Bear in mind that these were ordained by godd to take the place of Peter as head of the Christian church, so you know, it shouldn't gave been a surprise to an omnipotent sky fairy. :devil2:

[F5 Dave]

13 yr old bike. Sure bud.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1672649708.htm?rsqid=1199a2affa424c90b50229c19c3f0 755

[F5 Dave]

Continuing a theme.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1662571804.htm?rsqid=0c231fc3d4ea47109d4562b9f8273 79a


I can't see a meter clock anywhere may have
. . . .no longer friends with person I purchased it off so can't tell you anymore

Oh, boo boo. Sob sob:confused:

Doesn't even know what it is. Fuckn turkey.

[F5 Dave]

Still on the dirties . . .


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1671270922.htm?rsqid=c8f2a2dedc354fd79d9079bc13e01 d1f


:killingme:killingme:killingme

[YellowDog]

13 yr old bike. Sure bud.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1672649708.htm?rsqid=1199a2affa424c90b50229c19c3f0 755

If it was a 450cc unit :yes:

[OddDuck]

Continuing a theme.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1662571804.htm?rsqid=0c231fc3d4ea47109d4562b9f8273 79a


I can't see a meter clock anywhere may have
. . . .no longer friends with person I purchased it off so can't tell you anymore

Oh, boo boo. Sob sob:confused:

Doesn't even know what it is. Fuckn turkey.

Yep saw that too... "No longer friends with person I purchased it off" let's think about that for a minute, why would that be a really bad line to put onto a vehicle sale ad??

[F5 Dave]

Yeah,
1. What the fuck has that got to do with anything?
2. Erm, actually. . . Does it have something to do with this bike? Something I ought to know??

How about I don't have to have anything to do with you buddy, keep your bike and strange arrangements.

[YellowDog]

Continuing a theme.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1662571804.htm?rsqid=0c231fc3d4ea47109d4562b9f8273 79a


I can't see a meter clock anywhere may have
. . . .no longer friends with person I purchased it off so can't tell you anymore

Oh, boo boo. Sob sob:confused:

Doesn't even know what it is. Fuckn turkey.

That one has to be the all time worst dumbarse listing:

'I said I can't tell you much more about the bike I have owned it 6 months.havent had a chance to take it for a ride as I dont know how to ride.'

Can't be genuine. Noone's that dumb :no:

[AllanB]

Weird auction.

Maybe it's - my mate owed me money so I took his bike as payment, now we are not mates.

[YellowDog]

Weird auction.

Maybe it's - my mate owed me money so I took his bike as payment, now we are not mates.

His mate might still legally own it.

That's one to 'Avoid like the plague' :shit:

[Stylo]

13 yr old bike. Sure bud.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1672649708.htm?rsqid=1199a2affa424c90b50229c19c3f0 755

Nothing wrong with asking price in my opinion. Looks like a nice little bike that hasn't done much work.

And it's been looked after ....

13 years old is irrelevant .

[F5 Dave]

As an ex KDX owner yes they were a great bike. But stuff devalues , dirtbikes doubly so, and as soon as it's got some more scratches it will plummet in value as it will be just another 13+year old dirt bike.

[Dave-]

This thing has been up for so long!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1604999044

[Laava]

This thing has been up for so long!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1604999044

Same with this dreamer!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1655256541

[Dadpole]

I larfed and I larfed.... https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1682342047.htm?rsqid=989a34743f794eef8ff81256e6102 b94 :nya:

[Laava]

I larfed and I larfed.... https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1682342047.htm?rsqid=989a34743f794eef8ff81256e6102 b94 :nya:

Very lol! 'Drives straight' 'straight pipes' The seller has no idea! Straight pipes, like that is a good point...plus, love the way the gauges point straight up so the space station can monitor them!

[OddDuck]

I larfed and I larfed.... https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1682342047.htm?rsqid=989a34743f794eef8ff81256e6102 b94 :nya:

The ideal scoot for when Papa Smurf goes outlaw!

[Black Knight]

I wonder what sort of ute he will get for $600

[Drew]

I reckon its hideous, but hes asking the right money for what it is. Someone could make a cool bike from it.

[F5 Dave]

Ohh Jesus shave me that is fucking hilarimouse @!!

Thank you very much- still giggling.

[F5 Dave]

Sigh. Wheeze. What part of the thought process did he go. Hey, I like blue. :lol:

[jellywrestler]

Sigh. Wheeze. What part of the thought process did he go. Hey, I like blue. :lol:

it worked for john britten

[YellowDog]

I wonder what sort of ute he will get for $600

Great... He can have mine:
(yes really, it was mine)

[jasonu]

I larfed and I larfed.... https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1682342047.htm?rsqid=989a34743f794eef8ff81256e6102 b94 :nya:

The price is right. Cheap transport as long as you don't mind looking like a cunt.

[Dadpole]

The price is right. Cheap transport as long as you don't mind looking like a cunt.

Still registered (hold) but no WOF. Wonder what the chances of getting one are or will the mods put the kybosh on that. Good price for parts for someone though.

And, no, I am not interested even though I look like a cunt already.

[jellywrestler]

Good price for parts for someone though.

. really? what's worth even ten % of that?

[Dadpole]

IF the engine is good (and I had a need) I would offer 300 for the lot. I would only pick up after dark though.

[Laava]

I wonder what sort of ute he will get for $600
Lol, my neighbour just sold one for $1500. No reg, not wofable, huge rust holes and faulty brakes. Not worth fixing imo.

[AllanB]

I wonder what sort of ute he will get for $600


He should be banned from owning any vehicle until he grows some taste.

[jasonu]

Still registered (hold) but no WOF. Wonder what the chances of getting one are or will the mods put the kybosh on that. Good price for parts for someone though.

And, no, I am not interested even though I look like a cunt already.

You could buy that and ride it to work for a few years than shoot it. Cheap as chups!!!

[F5 Dave]

I doubt that piece of shit would keep going and "needs carbs tuning" means; it runs dreadfully since some kocksucker put straight pipes and no filters on it and was genuinely surprised when it didn't run right

[F5 Dave]

Haha haha, oh please stop.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1671270922.htm?rsqid=c8f2a2dedc354fd79d9079bc13e01 d1f

Oh you sad sad fucker.


Grrr. I'm a baddie.

[F5 Dave]

That'll get a warrant no probs.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1671270922.htm?rsqid=c8f2a2dedc354fd79d9079bc13e01 d1f

[Dadpole]

F5 Dave

I doubt that piece of shit would keep going and "needs carbs tuning" means; it runs dreadfully since some kocksucker put straight pipes and no filters on it and was genuinely surprised when it didn't run right



I am with Dave on this. Undo the crap work and it might go. No way would I ride that in daylight. I have been seen doing some truly shameful things in the past but I do have some standards.

[jasonu]

Haha haha, oh please stop.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1671270922.htm?rsqid=c8f2a2dedc354fd79d9079bc13e01 d1f

Oh you sad sad fucker.


Grrr. I'm a baddie.

Buy it and use the motor for buckets.

[Black Knight]

Great... He can have mine:
(yes really, it was mine)

Should have bought a HiLux

[F5 Dave]

He did. But he crashed into the back of a Nissan and that was left smeared over the front:msn-wink:

[jellywrestler]

That'll get a warrant no probs.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1671270922.htm?rsqid=c8f2a2dedc354fd79d9079bc13e01 d1f

what are you sniffing? it's an offroad bike and there's no mention anywhere and there's no mention anywhere of warrant of fitness?

[F5 Dave]

Ahh bugger- I didn't copy it. That's the link for the last post repeated.

Forgotten what it was now.

Maybe it was supposed to be this.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1671270922.htm?rsqid=c8f2a2dedc354fd79d9079bc13e01 d1f

Yeah that's what it was supposed to be. Go get a wof for that.

[F5 Dave]

Read last post.

[YellowDog]

That'll get a warrant no probs.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1671270922.htm?rsqid=c8f2a2dedc354fd79d9079bc13e01 d1f

That must be one out of touch seller/dealer.

So much money for a poxy little 150cc unit :o

[F5 Dave]

what are you sniffing? . . .
Mainly nitrogen with a goodly amount of oxygen. Apparently some argon and of course a bit of carbon dioxide.

[jasonu]

Ahh bugger- I didn't copy it. That's the link for the last post repeated.

Forgotten what it was now.

Maybe it was supposed to be this.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1671270922.htm?rsqid=c8f2a2dedc354fd79d9079bc13e01 d1f

Yeah that's what it was supposed to be. Go get a wof for that.

Are you on drugs?

[F5 Dave]

I'm only high on the love of Jesus.

Although, I get the feeling the prick is seeing someone else:no:

[jasonu]

I'm only high on the love of Jesus.

Although, I get the feeling the prick is seeing someone else:no:

Is that the same bloke that I hire to do my gardens? Prtty sure he is mexican

[HenryDorsetCase]

Is that the same bloke that I hire to do my gardens? Prtty sure he is mexican

that was the best line in Sons of Anarchy - Gemma saying to someone "Jesus? That's just some guy that mows my lawn..."

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1680926162&tm=email&et=202&mt=9C1D36CC-4229-4A71-BC36-5A25A9BF762F&rewritten=true

Well this guy's a fuckwit. He is selling something with a RRP of $1199 (and which I have been offered at $1099) second hand for $1050.

The only reason I didnt buy the one yesterday (in Christchurch FFS) was because I forgot to bid. Though I would have got blown out - I would have ended at $750.

Plus I like VU meters.

[AllanB]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1680926162&tm=email&et=202&mt=9C1D36CC-4229-4A71-BC36-5A25A9BF762F&rewritten=true

Well this guy's a fuckwit. He is selling something with a RRP of $1199 (and which I have been offered at $1099) second hand for $1050.

The only reason I didnt buy the one yesterday (in Christchurch FFS) was because I forgot to bid. Though I would have got blown out - I would have ended at $750.

Plus I like VU meters.

I find auctions like that weird - loves it, sad to see it go, only had 6 months, has not even explored it yet ...... but is selling? Maybe can't afford the payments anymore?

Too expensive as well.

[pritch]

May I be permitted a brief digression?

McIntosh audio gear has a good reputation and having had it in a car I thought I would check it out when replacing my 1960s turntable and amp.
Good news! They are available.

At that time a turntable was $20,000. An amp was a relative steal at only $15,000 but to play vinyl you needed a pre amp - and another $15,000. So that's $50,000 with speakers still to come if required.

I'm not at all unhappy, but needless to say I don't have a McIntosh system in the house.

[HenryDorsetCase]

May I be permitted a brief digression?

McIntosh audio gear has a good reputation and having had it in a car I thought I would check it out when replacing my 1960s turntable and amp.
Good news! They are available.

At that time a turntable was $20,000. An amp was a relative steal at only $15,000 but to play vinyl you needed a pre amp - and another $15,000. So that's $50,000 with speakers still to come if required.

I'm not at all unhappy, but needless to say I don't have a McIntosh system in the house.

You're looking at big Macs. Their integrated's have a phono preamp, a lot of the heft of the big gear plus if you like McIntosh you will like them.

Even the baby integrated is like 80-100W a side (real Watts too not pretend). I wouldnt buy a Mac turntable though they do look cool as fuck with that light shining through the platter.

Heres an MA5200 for $7k: https://www.listeningpost.co.nz/Specials/Home-Theatre-Stereo-Specials/mcinstoch-ma5200-compact-integrated-amplifier-__I.235546__C.31436__N.26801

Heres an MA8000 for $15k https://www.listeningpost.co.nz/Specials/Home-Theatre-Stereo-Specials/McIntosh-MA8000-Integrated-Amplifier-__I.82357__C.31436__N.26801

I'd look at some of the big Paradigms and maybe a Rega RP6 - I had a listen to some Sonus Fabers recently and they were great too.


New Zealand manufacturers make some really good mid to high level kit: Perreaux and Plinius. One of my mates has a setup featuring some B & W CM9's, a plinius SA250 and a valve preamp and it is stellar.

I just want an amp with a bit more punch than the 25WPC vintage Sansui I am currently using. those Yamahas are really good bang for the buck.

[YellowDog]

Ferfuxache guys, I think I'll stick with my $200 Sennheiser headphones :laugh:

[AllanB]

My hearing is not good enough to warrant fancy shit like that!

I blame motorcycling and marriage

[neels]

I just want an amp with a bit more punch than the 25WPC vintage Sansui I am currently using. those Yamahas are really good bang for the buck.
Yamaha stuff is lovely, my amp was $35 off trademe (OK, I had to fix it, but still) and pokes enough current to blow the tweeters in my kef codas when the daughters friends got a bit carried away at her 21st...

No VU meters though.

337457

[Autech]

My hearing is not good enough to warrant fancy shit like that!

I blame motorcycling and marriageI blame being born with rooted ears then finishing it off with 2x 12" subs in my mates mean as Integra doing laps in Hamilton.
I was that cool.



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[pritch]

My hearing is not good enough to warrant fancy shit like that!



Yeah reallity intrudes. I qualify for free hearing aids, at 100kph on the bike the loudest sound is the tinitus.

On the other hand I'm not married so I can put the speakers wherever I like. An electrician, here to give a quote, told me a lot of the stereos he sees will never sound any good. They've got the magic mega-buck cables and all but there's a china cabinet where one speaker cabinet needs to be and a table where the other one should be, so the speakers are too close together.

[awayatc]

I qualify for free hearing aids,

On the other hand I'm not married .

All good mate....
If you are not married you have got no need to be able to listen.....

[awayatc]

My hearing is not good enough to warrant fancy shit like that!


Know what you mean....

The volume I use for background music now used to be reserved for partying.....

[Addo007]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1689869304

Don’t think I’ve ever seen a Dr650se for $13000. And it’s got stock suspension

[AllanB]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1689869304

Don’t think I’ve ever seen a Dr650se for $13000. And it’s got stock suspension

WTF - brand new they are $8,995 on Suzuki NZ website. Apparently he has spent a extra $5k on it .............. and cracked the screen on the garage door. How do you do that when the bars are significantly wider?

[F5 Dave]

And i want every cent back including the $8 in line filter. And all the petrol I've used.
tosser.

[F5 Dave]

This is cool. But not 6k in there.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1690085677.htm?rsqid=b37d4982fa8e455a862b32c09ec79 a0e

[YellowDog]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1689869304

Don’t think I’ve ever seen a Dr650se for $13000. And it’s got stock suspension

This guy is hardly OCD/Pedantic at all :tugger: will be very easy to wind up, with a few pointed questions :yes:

"Magnetic Sump Plug $8" :lol:

[HenryDorsetCase]

So, it turns out a Boss Hoss comes with trainer wheels...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1685761310&rsqid=39f2d250ff75420893b5866ddc0c2af3

Also, the side covers are covered in crocodile hide. CROCODILE HIDE!!

[YellowDog]

So, it turns out a Boss Hoss comes with trainer wheels...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1685761310&rsqid=39f2d250ff75420893b5866ddc0c2af3

Also, the side covers are covered in crocodile hide. CROCODILE HIDE!!


I hate those things, with their flat tyres and all that :shit:

Good on them for pricing it realistically and getting a sale.

Might go a lot higher :yes:

[jasonu]

This is cool. But not 6k in there.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1690085677.htm?rsqid=b37d4982fa8e455a862b32c09ec79 a0e

Mate you might be surprised.
VMX stuff is on the up.

[Navy Boy]

This guy is hardly OCD/Pedantic at all :tugger: will be very easy to wind up, with a few pointed questions :yes:

"Magnetic Sump Plug $8" :lol:

Yep - This one is pretty special. I like the 'DR650 screen $400'. As if you're going to put some other bike's screen on there... :bleh:

He's kindly dropped it to $12k now... Jeepers... :lol:

[YellowDog]

Yep - This one is pretty special. I like the 'DR650 screen $400'. As if you're going to put some other bike's screen on there... :bleh:

He's kindly dropped it to $12k now... Jeepers... :lol:

That's 'Cracked' DR650 screen $299, to you Sir :lol:

[FlangMasterJ]

I hate those things, with their flat tyres and all that :shit:

Ewwww yep that square tyre look is god awful.

[Navy Boy]

That's 'Cracked' DR650 screen $299, to you Sir :lol:

:niceone: Hee-Hee

[AllanB]

So, it turns out a Boss Hoss comes with trainer wheels...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1685761310&rsqid=39f2d250ff75420893b5866ddc0c2af3

Also, the side covers are covered in crocodile hide. CROCODILE HIDE!!


Probably killed the croc riding over it - the bike weighs enough.

I'd like to ride one of these once in my life.

I'm unsure but is he implying that it is one of only two in NZ? There was (may still be) a agent for them in Christchurch.

[YellowDog]

Probably killed the croc riding over it - the bike weighs enough.

I'd like to ride one of these once in my life.

I'm unsure but is he implying that it is one of only two in NZ? There was (may still be) a agent for them in Christchurch.

IMO - The Chev 350 is the sweetest of them all.

[nzspokes]

IMO - The Chev 350 is the sweetest of them all.

Just not in a motorcycle.

[mulletman]

Probably killed the croc riding over it - the bike weighs enough.

I'd like to ride one of these once in my life.

I'm unsure but is he implying that it is one of only two in NZ? There was (may still be) a agent for them in Christchurch.

A couple years back Brian Ford had a demo day, had a 350 and a 502 to to take turns on :shifty: interesting wallow to say the least.

[F5 Dave]

Mate you might be surprised.
VMX stuff is on the up.

Sure, but for that you'd want it to have been turned into a race win capable bike, not just a stocker with a high price. His idea of plush likely means old baggy suspension.

[kazadi]

That's 'Cracked' DR650 screen $299, to you Sir :lol:

and the homemade M449x bash plate at $234 looks like it was welded up by the apprentice at lunch time

[Voltaire]

You know you want one....
As its met reserve doesn't really belong here.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1691152352
Some say Sidecarbob has been seen doing sighting laps on one in Wanganui on Xmas, dressed as Santa.
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/828758116.jpg

[OddDuck]

You know you want one....
As its met reserve doesn't really belong here.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1691152352
Some say Sidecarbob has been seen doing sighting laps on one in Wanganui on Xmas, dressed as Santa.
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/828758116.jpg

Ohhhh that is AWESOME

Probably best in costume, as you say... Elvis? Full Hello Kitty outfit?

[sidecar bob]

You know you want one....
As its met reserve doesn't really belong here.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1691152352
Some say Sidecarbob has been seen doing sighting laps on one in Wanganui on Xmas, dressed as Santa.

That's not my one. But I'm quietly chuffed at my ability to predict the next big thing. :laugh:
I'm all about the "investment bikes"
If someone wants one for that kind of money just PM me, I'll get myself another out of Japan for half that.
Here ya go, save yourself a buck, there's dozens of them on there
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=h327016606

[Autech]

You should buy a Honda City and sell it as a "collectors pair" :D

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[husaberg]

That's not my one. But I'm quietly chuffed at my ability to predict the next big thing. :laugh:
I'm all about the "investment bikes"
If someone wants one for that kind of money just PM me, I'll get myself another out of Japan for half that.
Here ya go, save yourself a buck, there's dozens of them on there
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=h327016606


You should buy a Honda City and sell it as a "collectors pair" :D

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk9SJHcN8qs

[Voltaire]

Another similar Japanese 2 stroke. Bit dearer though.

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/818955622.jpg

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1692390879.htm?rsqid=8dcb29e95f8447b891d86532aae4c dd7

[F5 Dave]

Ohh its page 666. May the devil take you and bum you silly.

:love:

[Autech]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk9SJHcN8qsLong time MCM fan here. Love their channel. Also I have raced at that go kart track when I was coming back from the 12hr one year, good fun!

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[husaberg]

Long time MCM fan here. Love their channel. Also I have raced at that go kart track when I was coming back from the 12hr one year, good fun!

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Not MCM but it would have been better than the trays on 25xy AKA (EVO)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yswpG4GuDXI

judging by the background they knew anyway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZuShe0gefY

[FlangMasterJ]

Not MCM but it would have been better than the trays on 25xy AKA (EVO)

I love Noriyaro's channel.

[Pound]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/browse/listing.aspx?id=1695372783

As new repaired insurance write off with 13000kms for $12000? Mate ya dreaming!

You can buy a near new GSXR 750 with under 2000kms for $11000......

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1693280831.htm?rsqid=5603b1be9261465fa7b9143ef6cbc c60

[Autech]

They usually don't de-register cosmetic write offs, so I call bull shit on his factory plastics story especially as low speed slides dont cause enough damage to cosmetically write off a bike.

Also he "brought" the bike...

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[Drew]

They usually don't de-register cosmetic write offs, so I call bull shit on his factory plastics story especially as low speed slides dont cause enough damage to cosmetically write off a bike.

Also he "brought" the bike...

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Like hell they dont. Get a scrape on the engine cases and head, then get back to me.

The link doesn't work for me though, so I'm not sure what we're talking about in this case.

[Autech]

Good point. But what is one of those GSXR750s new? 18k?
So to reach the 2/3rd write off stage it would need 12kish damage. What's one side worth? Ie fairing, rear set engine case, clip on if it's not got crash knobs?

Plus the dereg bit makes me think it had more than cosmetic.

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[WALRUS]

In theory, an insurance write off is when the cost of repairing outweighs what it's covered for. So either a set of OEM fairings for a Gixxer 750 are worth over $15,000 or the damage was actually more intensive but new, shiny plastics have been put on to cover it all up.

Or, alternatively, it wasn't actually written off?

Unless shit is run differently across the ditch..

Or if it was maybe only covered for TPPD/F&T or a really low sum insured, or something dumb like that?

[Autech]

In theory, an insurance write off is when the cost of repairing outweighs what it's covered for. So either a set of OEM fairings for a Gixxer 750 are worth over $15,000 or the damage was actually more intensive but new, shiny plastics have been put on to cover it all up.

Or, alternatively, it wasn't actually written off?

Unless shit is run differently across the ditch..

Or if it was maybe only covered for TPPD/F&T or a really low sum insured, or something dumb like that?My insurance company when they wrote off my 600 told me they went with the 2/3rd model, where if the cost of repairs came to 2/3rd the payout price they write it off then pay you out.

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[Pound]

Good point. But what is one of those GSXR750s new? 18k?



$14995 plus on roads $495

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1686548297.htm?rsqid=76d89d053f204ccebd229ec93af73 9f8

[Voltaire]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1694280739.htm?rsqid=68ec93b2635f4087a24038e13d246 d10

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/830739472.jpg

I tend to prefer my Ducati's looking like this.

https://mcn-images.bauersecure.com/PageFiles/531402/1752x1168/Clas-sic.jpg?mode=max&quality=90&scale=down

[HenryDorsetCase]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder


I tend to prefer my Ducati's looking like this.


I quite like the black one. But Ducatis have gone downhill since they stopped making the bevel twin IMO

[Voltaire]

I quite like the black one. But Ducatis have gone downhill since they stopped making the bevel twin IMO

It was a choice of moving with the times or shut up shop.

The bevel engine is far to labour intensive to make on production line.

This 'beauty' is just waiting for you.
Jumps out of first and no starter....
I can tell you from experience that the worn dogs on 1st will be an expensive exercise as full strip down which will also lead to scope creep decisions like, all new bearings, crank refurbish, rings,possible new pistons, valve guides and so on.

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/775024242.jpg

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1695646344

I'd be keen on the personalised plate for about $600

[AllanB]

I quite like the black one. But Ducatis have gone downhill since they stopped making the bevel twin IMO

Ducati would not exist today if they stuck to the old bevels. Would have gone like Triumph did before it was resurrected. Or Indian, or Norton or ...........

Interestingly the Paul Smart, GT, Classic trio of Ducatis from the mid 2000's continue to gain in value and look like better investments than the annual array of 'limited' edition Ducatis.
On that note I see they are releasing a 500 run of 25th anniversary Monster 1200's.

[F5 Dave]

Ohh nice sidecover on the blue one. I wouldn't feel embarrassed pulling up to the pub on that one. No sir. Can I have a straw with my beer I can't seem to take my helmet off today.

[Voltaire]

Ducati would not exist today if they stuck to the old bevels. Would have gone like Triumph did before it was resurrected. Or Indian, or Norton or ...........

Interestingly the Paul Smart, GT, Classic trio of Ducatis from the mid 2000's continue to gain in value and look like better investments than the annual array of 'limited' edition Ducatis.
On that note I see they are releasing a 500 run of 25th anniversary Monster 1200's.

Yes the sports classics don't seem to come up much for sale.
Despite just being a numbered plaque, a bit of Carbon Fibre and a single seat over the stock SS these are creeping up.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1698526833
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/833110320.jpg

[F5 Dave]

The seat unit on the black one is just a travesty. And who chose that headlight then didn't take it off again?

[pritch]

That black Duc is better than most of the crap that get featured here but what's with the current fad for brown seats?

One of the Brit pundits recently did a resto job on a Ducati - I can't recall but it might have been a Darmah. It was a proper job, everything back to new condition. A guy who spent his life in the engine reconditioning business here told me that too many of the reconditioning jobs on classic cars and bikes are done on the basis, "no shortcut too short".

[OddDuck]

$7.5K starting for this extensively messed with BMW

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1699227720.htm?rsqid=a45cd98712284cdfb2861fb1816c6 24c

"Bought this lovely R80 classic two yeas ago and have ridden it twice. "