Optimistic sellers

[HenryDorsetCase]

I like everything except the pipes. Nice bike.

Agree. He's been trying to sell it for $7500 for a wee while but he saw sense, dropped the thing to start = reserve and is letting it go.

I reckon if you could own it for at or around $5k you would be doing well.

[Voltaire]

750/4

$1500 no reserve

Be quick HDC

All the hard work done.

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/847415494.jpg

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1726252441.htm?rsqid=e71ef8691bde4f4d844d2cc2a5e07 3d3

[AllanB]

That bobber has potential at the start price.

Needs a bit to complete.

Jockey shift on the right side? Nar - there is a reason they run them on the left.


I'll be interested in what it goes for.

[Dadpole]

750/4
$1500 no reserve
Be quick HDC
All the hard work done.
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/847415494.jpg

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1726252441.htm?rsqid=e71ef8691bde4f4d844d2cc2a5e07 3d3

Fuck Me.... Where did I put my axe? :mad:

[WALRUS]

Gee whiz, it sure is a good thing that 70's Hondas aren't in any way desirable or collectable.. Fucking hell

[YellowDog]

Gee whiz, it sure is a good thing that 70's Hondas aren't in any way desirable or collectable.. Fucking hell

That's HOONDA to you sir!

Clearly the frayed stitching adds some authenticity :eek5:

[Laava]

I will make a bold statement and declare that this motor is running on a minimum of 2 cyls. Sounds like a cb200

[HenryDorsetCase]

750/4

$1500 no reserve

Be quick HDC

All the hard work done.

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/847415494.jpg

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1726252441.htm?rsqid=e71ef8691bde4f4d844d2cc2a5e07 3d3

I reckon that front end would be a straight bolt up to mine

[WALRUS]

Doesn't sound very happy at all

[pritch]

Haha PBR, the Lion Red of America

Ahh but nobody waxes lyrical about Lion Red.

Gonna drive up by the lake
Put my ass in an arm chair, toes in the clay
Not a worry in the world a PBR on the way
Life is good today, life is good today.

Toes - Zac Brown Band

[Voltaire]

Ahh but nobody waxes lyrical about Lion Red.

Gonna drive up by the lake
Put my ass in an arm chair, toes in the clay
Not a worry in the world a PBR on the way
Life is good today, life is good today.

Toes - Zac Brown Band

Who can forget the forgettable.....


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

or the newer equally unmemorable diddle de dee one


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1FDz1_XTlU

Yes it is a quiet day at work...

[pritch]

Was down in Wellington for a reunion of former flatmates and we were staying in that hotel. Wouldn't have been my choice but it was thought appropriate to the time period being celebrated. There was no sleeping in after the festivities, they wanted us out so they could film that ad.

[jasonu]

Haha PBR, the Lion Red of America:sick::sick::sick::sick::sick:

Just to be clear PBR is cheap watered down cat piss, bottom o' the barrel trailer park beer.

[Banditbandit]

Just to be clear PBR is cheap watered down cat piss, bottom o' the barrel trailer park beer.

Geez - you're a grumpy old fuck with nothing nice to say - ever ..

I'm pleased I don't have your life - it must be utterly miserable ..

[jasonu]

Geez - you're a grumpy old fuck with nothing nice to say - ever ..

I'm pleased I don't have your life - it must be utterly miserable ..

Hey, less of the old please...

[F5 Dave]

Yeah 50 is the new 30. Probably more opinionated than Grumpy. No change there then. But don't be fooled by his online persona. He's funny as fuck in real life.

[YellowDog]

He's funny as fuck in real life.

Yes, the avatar photo gives that fact away :eek5:

[jasonu]

But don't be fooled by his online persona. He's funny as fuck in real life.

Only from certain angles...

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1730669490&member_hash=f0e746a5497765b590dfb82d8a6acd95a459a3 f759d98dca00&tm=email&et=46&mt=9C1D36CC-4229-4A71-BC36-5A25A9BF762F

LOLOLOLOLOL

Maybe a Merlin Newsboy (fuck, a Merlin Newsboy at $3k either model I would be ALL OVER) but that piece of shit?

[YellowDog]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1730669490&member_hash=f0e746a5497765b590dfb82d8a6acd95a459a3 f759d98dca00&tm=email&et=46&mt=9C1D36CC-4229-4A71-BC36-5A25A9BF762F

LOLOLOLOLOL

Maybe a Merlin Newsboy (fuck, a Merlin Newsboy at $3k either model I would be ALL OVER) but that piece of shit?

Better than a GN250..... But only just :eek5:

[jasonu]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1730669490&member_hash=f0e746a5497765b590dfb82d8a6acd95a459a3 f759d98dca00&tm=email&et=46&mt=9c1d36cc-4229-4a71-bc36-5a25a9bf762f

lololololol

maybe a merlin newsboy (fuck, a merlin newsboy at $3k either model i would be all over) but that piece of shit?

there must be at least $2500 worth of gold under that paint.

[YellowDog]

there must be at least $2500 worth of gold under that paint.

Could be drug smuggling, in that hollow fat frame :rolleyes:

[WALRUS]

It's just a typo (I hope) but daaaamn..

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1719455826.htm?rsqid=60e038be7a4b47c2aa6c6229ced97 df4

[Moi]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1730669490&member_hash=f0e746a5497765b590dfb82d8a6acd95a459a3 f759d98dca00&tm=email&et=46&mt=9C1D36CC-4229-4A71-BC36-5A25A9BF762F

LOLOLOLOLOL

Maybe a Merlin Newsboy (fuck, a Merlin Newsboy at $3k either model I would be ALL OVER) but that piece of shit?

And as you ride along you sing the potato song...

[Moi]

It's just a typo (I hope) but daaaamn..

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1719455826.htm?rsqid=60e038be7a4b47c2aa6c6229ced97 df4

'Twas on a Monday morning that inflation took off....

[Laava]

It's just a typo (I hope) but daaaamn..

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1719455826.htm?rsqid=60e038be7a4b47c2aa6c6229ced97 df4

If you hit the buy now, he will instantly be charged the commision! *snigger!*

[YellowDog]

It's just a typo (I hope) but daaaamn..

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1719455826.htm?rsqid=60e038be7a4b47c2aa6c6229ced97 df4

I'm assuming it's $3k and not bad value, at that price. Have sent that one through to a buddy ;)

[nzspokes]

It's just a typo (I hope) but daaaamn..

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1719455826.htm?rsqid=60e038be7a4b47c2aa6c6229ced97 df4

It probably has sold and he doesnt want to pay commission.

[YellowDog]

I'm assuming it's $3k and not bad value, at that price. Have sent that one through to a buddy ;)


Might just be a clever marketing ploy, to get the word spread faster and further :yes:

[F5 Dave]

Not the first time a Tempted has been on this thread along with a snappy play on words.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1732806468.htm?rsqid=56cfb06752244a63a948defa19083 4d5


There's a couple of first model GSXRs both 750 and 1100 for less than this lameo ride.

[husaberg]

Not the first time a Tempted has been on this thread along with a snappy play on words.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1732806468.htm?rsqid=56cfb06752244a63a948defa19083 4d5

They have a 4ls

[AllanB]

Not the first time a Tempted has been on this thread along with a snappy play on words.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1732806468.htm?rsqid=56cfb06752244a63a948defa19083 4d5


There's a couple of first model GSXRs both 750 and 1100 for less than this lameo ride.


Jesus - there is a array of decent motorcycles available in that dollar range.

[YellowDog]

Now we're in business: https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1604138614

He's dropped the price down to $800, having turned down $850, a couple of weeks back.

Bound to sell :yawn:

[Fresh Oats]

Not the first time a Tempted has been on this thread along with a snappy play on words.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1732806468.htm?rsqid=56cfb06752244a63a948defa19083 4d5


There's a couple of first model GSXRs both 750 and 1100 for less than this lameo ride.

I was just about to say that that might make a good bobber, than I saw Yellowdogs post. Why make one when you can buy one for the low low price of $800...


Now we're in business: https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1604138614

He's dropped the price down to $800, having turned down $850, a couple of weeks back.

Bound to sell :yawn:

Q: "Does this bike run at the moment"
A: "I don’t know how to start it because the electrics are hanging out"

[WALRUS]

Now we're in business: https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1604138614

He's dropped the price down to $800, having turned down $850, a couple of weeks back.

Bound to sell :yawn:

Oh fucking hell it's back... I'd offer him $100 to get something dumb for paddock bashing but yeah, not a sausage more than that

[Drew]

Not the first time a Tempted has been on this thread along with a snappy play on words.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1732806468.htm?rsqid=56cfb06752244a63a948defa19083 4d5


There's a couple of first model GSXRs both 750 and 1100 for less than this lameo ride.
Get a brand new Enfield for less too.


Now we're in business: https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1604138614

He's dropped the price down to $800, having turned down $850, a couple of weeks back.

Bound to sell :yawn:

Just go to whatever OP shop it's at, and kill it with fire.

[pete376403]

They have a 4ls Probably left over stock from the first GT550 / GT750 days, but its still a very expensive 4LS, even if you get the rest of the bike for nothing.

[husaberg]

Probably left over stock from the first GT550 / GT750 days, but its still a very expensive 4LS, even if you get the rest of the bike for nothing.
Yeah look the same size 200mm but the brake plates look different.
It was more a comment than a must have.....

[HenryDorsetCase]

Probably left over stock from the first GT550 / GT750 days, but its still a very expensive 4LS, even if you get the rest of the bike for nothing.

what is 4LS? ??? edit: dont worry worked it out.

for six grand you would get this and have change to build a wheel: http://www.manx.co.uk/pdf/MPL-Replica_Hub_Assemblies.pdf

granted not much change, but some.

[AllanB]

what is 4LS?

Was I correct in thinking it was Four Lucky Slappers?

[husaberg]

Was I correct in thinking it was Four Lucky Slappers?
Four things to adjust

[mada]

Reckon I am asking too much for my 2000 CB250 64,000km+?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1726210049

Cheers

[Drew]

Reckon I am asking too much for my 2000 CB250 64,000km+?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1726210049

Cheers

Looks ok to me

[WALRUS]

Yeah looks OK.

I like how the KB Optimistic Sellers thread being used to make sure your ads aren't too outrageous haha!

[HenryDorsetCase]

Reckon I am asking too much for my 2000 CB250 64,000km+?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1726210049

Cheers

if you re-cover the seat (brown) and do some pipe wrap it will be worth heaps more. dont forget to take off a bunch of other stuff and throw it away, and bodge the electrics.

[Autech]

if you re-cover the seat (brown) and do some pipe wrap it will be worth heaps more. dont forget to take off a bunch of other stuff and throw it away, and bodge the electrics.Also put reg on hold for a year then forget to renew. Increases value heaps!

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[pete376403]

what is 4LS? ??? edit: dont worry worked it out.

for six grand you would get this and have change to build a wheel: http://www.manx.co.uk/pdf/MPL-Replica_Hub_Assemblies.pdf

granted not much change, but some.

I recall reading that the original Suzuki 4LS drums were sought for pre 76(?) or some other class of racing that required components of the correct era where new, even if replicas of old, were not acceptable

[Fresh Oats]

Also put reg on hold for a year then forget to renew. Increases value heaps!

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Oh and don't bother to get a WoF. Just let the buyer know that it'll pass a WoF no problems.

[Voltaire]

Just to be clear PBR is cheap watered down cat piss, bottom o' the barrel trailer park beer.

Spotted Pabst Blue Ribbon at the local bottle shop today and immediately boycotted it and kept NZ Great and bought Peroni....oh hang on...:lol:
( its actually made in Aussie)

[Grumph]

I recall reading that the original Suzuki 4LS drums were sought for pre 76(?) or some other class of racing that required components of the correct era where new, even if replicas of old, were not acceptable

Pre 72. Replicas of period stuff are acceptable - but HDC's post on price is indicative as to why you'd find a Suzuki brake.
Those who have wanted to run with the Register usually fit locally cast backplates to disguise the origin, LOL.

[OddDuck]

What are people's thoughts about this?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1735057092.htm?rsqid=7a7b7ba6131c4c538b5c380c57979 45d

[HenryDorsetCase]

What are people's thoughts about this?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1735057092.htm?rsqid=7a7b7ba6131c4c538b5c380c57979 45d

It is too expensive at $10k without explicit assurance that it runs and runs well. Or well-ish. I paid $5k for one in worser-er cosmetic condition that didnt run (it now does.. so yay) but I still ahve some cycle part refurb and stuff to do. It will owe me around $7500 all in once back on the road. Mine had rego on hold which is worthwhile.

Personally I would buy this one:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1732608563 - its not dissimilar to mine (though slightly cheaper and running) - the cooked alternator isn't surprising and is fixable - parts are easy to get. Bit more expensive than last year because of fucking Trump.

and in fact I would have a bid on it already except the domestic consequences would be DIRE.

[Drew]

It is too expensive at $10k without explicit assurance that it runs and runs well. Or well-ish. I paid $5k for one in worser-er cosmetic condition that didnt run (it now does.. so yay) but I still ahve some cycle part refurb and stuff to do. It will owe me around $7500 all in once back on the road. Mine had rego on hold which is worthwhile.

Personally I would buy this one:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1732608563 - its not dissimilar to mine (though slightly cheaper and running) - the cooked alternator isn't surprising and is fixable - parts are easy to get. Bit more expensive than last year because of fucking Trump.

and in fact I would have a bid on it already except the domestic consequences would be DIRE.
I'd take the $10k one over your offering, so long as it's a good runner.

[AllanB]

Sigh - you were able to pick old CB's for sweet F-all once.

I have never made decent investment choices.

And my Lotto numbers suck-arse.

[Autech]

Sign - you were able to pick old CB's for sweet F-all once.

I have never made decent investment choices.

And my Lotto numbers suck-arse.I was thinking about this today: what to buy now to make thousands off one day...

Its like lotto but with more guess work and you have to store it for 20 years

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[neels]

Its like lotto but with more guess work and you have to store it for 20 years
Yep.

I bought a car for $1400 around 25 years ago, it's been stored for about 20 years, reasonable estimate is $25-30k which I think beats inflation. Only have 2 problems, one is that I need to make it go, second is that it was the wife's first car.....

Probably should have kept one of the ones I cut up for scrap after I'd wrecked them for parts :weep:

[Fresh Oats]

Sign - you were able to pick old CB's for sweet F-all once.

I have never made decent investment choices.

And my Lotto numbers suck-arse.


I don't think buying motorbikes or cars in the hope that they skyrocket in price down the road is a good investment.
Too risky and they deteriorate. I think you'd have to know very well what you're doing.

Better off buying a bike cheap, spending some money on it to do it up or restore it and sell it for a profit. More reliable.

[neels]

I don't think buying motorbikes or cars in the hope that they skyrocket in price down the road is a good investment.
Too risky and they deteriorate. I think you'd have to know very well what you're doing.

Better off buying a bike cheap, spending some money on it to do it up or restore it and sell it for a profit. More reliable.Plenty of cheap cx500's out there that need to be turned into cafe racers, knock yourself out and retire to a north shore mansion

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[F5 Dave]

Yeah put this one out of its misery.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1724834310.htm?rsqid=3ec9ffc9fa89412d99173d4690553 2c1



""It's Morse code," he says. The general asks what he is saying and the soldier looks for a minute and then says, "He is saying K-I-L-L- M-E over and over again"

[Voltaire]

Sign - you were able to pick old CB's for sweet F-all once.

I have never made decent investment choices.

And my Lotto numbers suck-arse.

Things always appear to have been cheap in hindsight.

There never seemed to be spare cash and the idea of borrowing money for other than

a house purchase was the norm.

[Black Knight]

Buy an unmolested CX as everyone is turning them into cafe's or bobbers or something-You could well end up with the only original CX left in NZ.For all the shit that gets laid on them (mostly by folk who have never owned/ridden one)they are a bloody reliable bike capable of very high trouble free mileage.

[Voltaire]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1737530259.htm?rsqid=df3b1b4570844f599c54fbad7ea93 85d
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/852978181.jpg

His Mummy said to move it on.
https://images.halloweencostumes.com/products/33304/1-2/boys-mummy-costume.jpg

[roogazza]

I was thinking about this today: what to buy now to make thousands off one day...

Its like lotto but with more guess work and you have to store it for 20 years

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Haha mate I'd stick with Lotto , the odds on that are weak as well !

I don't know anyone thats got rich buying old buckets of shit motorbikes ?

I remember having a new Kawa h2 in 1972 (for what $1400 ?),if I'd kept it for 50 years I'd probably get about $20,000 for it now. ok if you've bought about 10 of them I suppose ?

nah, its chicken feed ! hahahahahha

[Fresh Oats]

Plenty of cheap cx500's out there that need to be turned into cafe racers, knock yourself out and retire to a north shore mansion

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I didn't say you'd get rich. I just said it'd be more reliable than buying something and storing it in your garage for 20 years in the hopes that it appreciates in value enough to offset inflation, the cost of storage and the cost of restoring it to working condition and/or keeping it in working condition for those 20 years. Not to mention and you need to make a profit on it and find a willing buyer.
I mean how much are bikes that did appreciate in value over the years really increase in price? couple grand? The CB is about $10,000, versus what? a couple grand back in the day? Considering the factors I mention you would barely turn a profit if you had one stored in your garage for 20 years. Certainly not enough to buy yourself a house in the North Shore (or South Auckland for that matter).
Cars are better for it, but again you need to know what to look for and have a good eye for what is going to be trending 20 years down the road. Not to mention, as roogazza mentions, that you can't go back 20 years and buy 50 more of those $1400 cars to sell for $20k. It's likely a one off.

As I said, if you wanna make money selling bikes you're better off buying something cheap and doing it up/restoring it and selling it for a profit that way.
You don't need to predict what's going to be 'hot' 20 years from now. You just need to be patient for a good deal on the initial purchase, some mechanical know-how (the more you do yourself the bigger the profit margin.) and a good eye.


But hey, I like cafe racers and CX500's so what would I know eh?

[pete376403]

Haha mate I'd stick with Lotto , the odds on that are weak as well !

I don't know anyone thats got rich buying old buckets of shit motorbikes ?

I remember having a new Kawa h2 in 1972 (for what $1400 ?),if I'd kept it for 50 years I'd probably get about $20,000 for it now. ok if you've bought about 10 of them I suppose ?

nah, its chicken feed ! hahahahahha

really nice H2 (original blue one) was in TSS Lower Hutt showroom on Thursday, was sold so no price info but I'm guessing it didn't go cheap. One thing that struck me was how small it looked when compared to modern bikes eg the KTM 12?? adv nearby looked huge by comparison.

[F5 Dave]

Yeah that's Andrew's so it's just for display. Nice though.

[F5 Dave]

Buy an unmolested CX as everyone is turning them into cafe's or bobbers or something-You could well end up with the only original CX left in NZ.For all the shit that gets laid on them (mostly by folk who have never owned/ridden one)they are a bloody reliable bike capable of very high trouble free mileage.
Yes they are all those things (aside from the well documented cam chain and alternator issues, engine out for that one) . Nowhere in your list do I see desirable or fun.
And yes to my shame I have ridden one.

[roogazza]

really nice H2 (original blue one) was in TSS Lower Hutt showroom on Thursday, was sold so no price info but I'm guessing it didn't go cheap. One thing that struck me was how small it looked when compared to modern bikes eg the KTM 12?? adv nearby looked huge by comparison.
Yes , quite small! I had one in the shed a while ago. It was in a mates collection that I stored for a few weeks while he moved house.
His 350 LC looked similar in size next to it.

Liked both bikes when I had them new,in fact the H2 was my fav of all (and I've had 50 bikes!).

Seems silly to me that my GSXR1000 K6 is worth bugger all (and its a minter) ! I'll just keep it and turn it into a coffee table rather than give it away.

[HenryDorsetCase]

As I said, if you wanna make money selling bikes you're better off buying something cheap and doing it up/restoring it and selling it for a profit

AHAHAHAHHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA

seriously. Ever tried it?

Didn't think so.

[AllanB]

Seems silly to me that my GSXR1000 K6 is worth bugger all (and its a minter) ! I'll just keep it and turn it into a coffee table rather than give it away.


Agree. Not just bikes anymore it's cars as well once they get a decade or more on them. The government is all worried about plastic bags but ignores the increasing throwaway attitude on everything else - vehicles, electronics, furniture etc

We are just sitting here making more rubbish.

[jellywrestler]

We are just sitting here making more rubbish. do you work at the Harley Factory?

[Ocean1]

AHAHAHAHHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA

seriously. Ever tried it?

Didn't think so.

Oh no, he's sorta right.

As long as your're not paying anyone to do it for you.

Including yourself.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yes , quite small! I had one in the shed a while ago. It was in a mates collection that I stored for a few weeks while he moved house.
His 350 LC looked similar in size next to it.

Liked both bikes when I had them new,in fact the H2 was my fav of all (and I've had 50 bikes!).

Seems silly to me that my GSXR1000 K6 is worth bugger all (and its a minter) ! I'll just keep it and turn it into a coffee table rather than give it away. Same with my Street Triple.

[Scubbo]

Seems silly to me that my GSXR1000 K6 is worth bugger all (and its a minter) ! I'll just keep it and turn it into a coffee table rather than give it away.


how much are you asking for it :niceone:?

[AllanB]

do you work at the Harley Factory?


I'd last one week there before they fired me for suggesting they actually put the Screaming Eagle stuff they produce and warranty into their standard bikes instead of pushing out average engines knowing they have a fish hook firmly up the arse of 50% of their buyers who will spend silly coin upgrading their engines so they run as a HD should.

Buying a new stock Harley is akin to going to a high end prostitute and accepting that for the quoted price you can only go knob deep - if you pay more she will let you go balls deep.

[OddDuck]

Oh no, he's sorta right.

As long as your're not paying anyone to do it for you.

Including yourself.

Exactly. Tools, work space, consumables aren't free. Pay rate per hour likely to be lower than flipping burgers. First time out of the gate expect about a 50% ROI.

How to (just barely) make a living at it, courtesy of builders in the US and Deus Ex Machina:

Sort a customer who's loaded and suss out what they want
Buy the donor bike (and it's something decent to start with)
Do top quality work in consultation with customer (you want several builds under your belt already)
Get paid, make some kind of profit
Run a cafe selling T-shirts, books etc, or run courses, host a TV show, whatever, and that's where your real money comes from.

If you're going to do a bike up, fine, got to it and have fun, but realistically it's something you do for yourself.

[AllanB]

but realistically it's something you do for yourself.

This is all that is important.

Pipe-wrap and brown leather seats on Trademe do not make a $5k bike worth $10k.

Anything I do to my bike is because I want to do it. I am personalising it. I am under no illusion that the money I spend will be recouped when sold, I am modifying the machine because I want to do it for me. If other people see value in what I have done that's a compliment.

[Grumph]

Exactly. Tools, work space, consumables aren't free. Pay rate per hour likely to be lower than flipping burgers. First time out of the gate expect about a 50% ROI.

How to (just barely) make a living at it, courtesy of builders in the US and Deus Ex Machina:

Sort a customer who's loaded and suss out what they want
Buy the donor bike (and it's something decent to start with)
Do top quality work in consultation with customer (you want several builds under your belt already)
Get paid, make some kind of profit
Run a cafe selling T-shirts, books etc, or run courses, host a TV show, whatever, and that's where your real money comes from.

If you're going to do a bike up, fine, got to it and have fun, but realistically it's something you do for yourself.

I'd love to have done a TV show. A couple of customers have said I should have, LOL. All of the above is fine but you need the skills to deliver.
Several times now, I've been given an engine, forks, sometimes wheels too - and been asked to build a bike around that lot please.
I will certify you could not make a living from it in NZ. I did it as occupational therapy given my state of health....

[Laava]

Buying a new stock Harley is akin to going to a high end prostitute and accepting that for the quoted price you can only go knob deep - if you pay more she will let you go balls deep.

Also, there is no happy ending...

[babysteps]

I'm sure this has made it to this thread before but it's definatley good for a laugh!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-611774387.htm?rsqid=be1e6243015f4060b74cd49702cad2 ed

[F5 Dave]

Jesus what a travesty. Yeah that's right (See picture) Park it well clear of the motorbikes.

[AllanB]

Interesting bike to pick for a trike conversion. If you are wanting one they tend to be a premium above the equivalent 2 wheel price.

[Laava]

Interesting bike to pick for a trike conversion. If you are wanting one they tend to be a premium above the equivalent 2 wheel price.

Yep, it's a good bike for what it was designed for but strange choice for a trike.
and the resale market is prob proving the point about now...

[jasonu]

Buying a new stock Harley is akin to going to a high end prostitute and accepting that for the quoted price you can only go knob deep - if you pay more she will let you go balls deep.

For what you get for your hard earned dollar you'd be a bit of a knob to buy a new Hardly.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Buying a new stock Harley is akin to going to a high end prostitute and accepting that for the quoted price you can only go knob deep -

That's all I'd need!

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yep, it's a good bike for what it was designed for but strange choice for a trike.
and the resale market is prob proving the point about now...

Ugly POS IMO. Having said that I am strangely attracted to the Subaru SVX he has - $13k.

[FJRider]

For what you get for your hard earned dollar you'd be a bit of a knob to buy a new Hardly.

It's popular opinion ... that plenty of knobs do ... ;)

[roogazza]

how much are you asking for it :niceone:?

Not actually trying to flick it,I love the thing. But realise it probably will be my last bike ?(unless I go upside down and need another).
It's funny that I feel like its 1972 when I put the hat on early in the morning for a ride. Even tho I'm months away from 70 yrs old. :laugh::cool:

[Autech]

Been thinking about it.

Auts future classic top pics:
Bike: Honda CBR900 (last gen if possibe)
Car: Celica GT4

Buy the most unmolested examples you can find. Put in shed for 20 years. Become millionaire

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[Drew]

Been thinking about it.

Auts future classic top pics:
Bike: Honda CBR900 (last gen if possibe)
Car: Celica GT4

Buy the most unmolested examples you can find. Put in shed for 20 years. Become millionaire

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The celica is never gonna be worth anything, unless you can find an GT4 RC. Then you'd have to pay moonbeams already.

The CBR will climb, but not in any dramatic fashion.

Early 916 Ducati SP if you can find one. That's never gonna stop going up.

[Dadpole]

'Invest' now folks. A pity his camera can only do two photos...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1742396228.htm?rsqid=135c87e45d0742e49d13cbbd1393c 89e

[YellowDog]

'Invest' now folks. A pity his camera can only do two photos...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1742396228.htm?rsqid=135c87e45d0742e49d13cbbd1393c 89e

With just 130,000Km, on the dial, it's barely been run in :shit:

[jellywrestler]

Early 916 Ducati SP if you can find one. That's never gonna stop going up. they brought so many SP's in that the market is flooded and they're tough to move, people will search out the stocker to be different....

[Pound]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1739019301

Nice yes, but $80,000 nice?

Hmmmm....:sweatdrop

[Drew]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1739019301

Nice yes, but $80,000 nice?

Hmmmm....:sweatdrop

Yeah, Dillon Telford is trying to sell it over here. Poor deluded fool.

[Laava]

'Invest' now folks. A pity his camera can only do two photos...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1742396228.htm?rsqid=135c87e45d0742e49d13cbbd1393c 89e

Wonder if the guard hits the headlight?

[Laava]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1739019301

Nice yes, but $80,000 nice?

Hmmmm....:sweatdrop

Might be cosiderably cheaper if you dont buy the ton of spears with it?

[Pound]

Might be cosiderably cheaper if you dont buy the ton of spears with it?


Looking at the list of said "ton" I can't see it being over $5000 worth.....

[F5 Dave]

Why on earth would you try get top dollar in Nu Zeeland when it's already in Europe?

But how do you value it? Clearly a bargain but not worth it in the same sentence. What would you do with it?

Best bet would be hide it away and bring it out for your Grandson to blow comp away in Post Classics pre 2010 class. Cryogenically store some Avgas while yer at it.

[Drew]

Why on earth would you try get top dollar in Nu Zeeland when it's already in Europe?

But how do you value it? Clearly a bargain but not worth it in the same sentence. What would you do with it?

Best bet would be hide it away and bring it out for your Grandson to blow comp away in Post Classics pre 2010 class. Cryogenically store some Avgas while yer at it.

I believe the words he used were. "Own the Suzuki series".

[Grumph]

I believe the words he used were. "Own the Suzuki series".

While the regs for that might allow it in at present, I can't see that remaining.

[Drew]

While the regs for that might allow it in at present, I can't see that remaining.

It's nothing so special that it'll be a winner without someone who knows how to peddle anyway.

[Banditbandit]

'Invest' now folks. A pity his camera can only do two photos...



:sick::sick::sick::sick::sick:


https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1739019301

Nice yes, but $80,000 nice?

Hmmmm....:sweatdrop


A few too many zeros I think ..

[AllanB]

Weird that the $80k Honda is only available for 7 days.

[Drew]

Weird that the $80k Honda is only available for 7 days.

Its owned overseas. Think Dillon has been given a window to sell it for a commission.

That's entirely conjecture on my part. No one has said that, it's just what I figured from his Facebook posts.

[F5 Dave]

So I'm thinking. . . Bobber?


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-NR750-RC40-Simply-Stunning-/172294478221

[Dadpole]

So I'm thinking. . . Bobber?


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-NR750-RC40-Simply-Stunning-/172294478221

Yep. Crying out for it...

[WALRUS]

So I'm thinking. . . Bobber?


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-NR750-RC40-Simply-Stunning-/172294478221

Needs a brown seat

[jasonu]

So I'm thinking. . . Bobber?


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-NR750-RC40-Simply-Stunning-/172294478221

Only if you want a punch in the face.

[babysteps]

'Invest' now folks. A pity his camera can only do two photos...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1742396228.htm?rsqid=135c87e45d0742e49d13cbbd1393c 89e

I have to admit, he has done a decent job but this is the exact reason why this thread exists!

[YellowDog]

'Invest' now folks. A pity his camera can only do two photos...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1742396228.htm?rsqid=135c87e45d0742e49d13cbbd1393c 89e

More photos now.

Looks pretty impressive :yes:

[WALRUS]

I think it's let down by the "Honda" decal on the tank, personally, and I'm not a huge fan of that style of tail light but hey, I don't have to buy it :)

Other than that, I think it actually looks pretty good!

It even has the obligatory brown seat! (this one is even quilted!)

[jellywrestler]

Yeah, Dillon Telford is trying to sell it over here. Poor deluded fool.

yeah, so was whoever thought that there wasn't enough room for 2 RC211's in NZ at around $340000 each

[Drew]

yeah, so was whoever thought that there wasn't enough room for 2 RC211's in NZ at around $340000 each

What are you on about?

[Banditbandit]

More photos now.

Looks pretty impressive :yes:

Yeah - very high quality workmanship ..

I think it is still :sick::sick::sick::sick::sick::sick:

[F5 Dave]

Only if you want a punch in the face.

Ahh, Its only a SpamCan H*nda.:devil2: I almost posted the TZ750 I saw but couldn't bring myself to do it even in the guise of comedy.

[malcy25]

Ahh, Its only a SpamCan H*nda.:devil2: I almost posted the TZ750 I saw but couldn't bring myself to do it even in the guise of comedy.

I can hook you up with a TZ750, no sweat if you want one. My brother was at a mates place in the UK a couple of weeks back. said mate had 6 (yes six) TZ750's lined up almost ready to be sold, last detail finishing to be done, all basically original bikes (ie Not replica cases or frames)

[WALRUS]

Cheapest Ducati's on the internet today

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/specialist-cars/other/auction-1730580159.htm?rsqid=1d13f4c40da7499e83379ba81d850 40e

[jasonu]

I can hook you up with a TZ750, no sweat if you want one. My brother was at a mates place in the UK a couple of weeks back. said mate had 6 (yes six) TZ750's lined up almost ready to be sold, last detail finishing to be done, all basically original bikes (ie Not replica cases or frames)

Dave will take 2...

[jellywrestler]

What are you on about?

you'd be surprised at who has what around nz, there's two RC211's here, at over a third of a million bucks too, the honda's not my cup of tea but someone out there may be interested.

[Autech]

It's nothing so special that it'll be a winner without someone who knows how to peddle anyway.Egggzzakary!

Probably be better off approaching some of the Honda riders direct for to see what they would pay (if at all) rather than the whole of trademe.

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[Drew]

you'd be surprised at who has what around nz, there's two RC211's here, at over a third of a million bucks too, the honda's not my cup of tea but someone out there may be interested.

Oh, I know there are some stupid special bikes around. Was there when the Cox 211V went in the van.

But the superbike isnt a special bike. Well, without Johnny Rae on it at least.

[AllanB]

Which made me wonder - what is a Britten worth? After all only ten were made.

Quite a bit according to this article.

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2016/july/whatever-happened-to-the-britten-v1000/

[WALRUS]

Which made me wonder - what is a Britten worth? After all only ten were made.

Quite a bit according to this article.

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2016/july/whatever-happened-to-the-britten-v1000/

Yeah, nobody knows. I doubt anyone will ever sell one (at least, not publically).. Which is why I've always said that if I ever won lotto, I'd head over to Barber Museum or someone who knows some of the other owners and expect to either be told to fuck off, or be prepared to part with several million.. Which I gladly would!

[AllanB]

The Government should purchase one and sit it in Te Papa as art :niceone:

[Autech]

Yeah, nobody knows. I doubt anyone will ever sell one (at least, not publically).. Which is why I've always said that if I ever won lotto, I'd head over to Barber Museum or someone who knows some of the other owners and expect to either be told to fuck off, or be prepared to part with several million.. Which I gladly would!I'm in a facebook group where people share pics of interesting motorcycles (its actually called that). The Britten is easily the most shared bike on that page, which is largely Yanks, and all of them have a story about the bike, ie they saw it race here, sat on one there etc. It has God status world wide.

I agree that someone wanting to buy one probably would need to get millions out as I doubt any of the current owners would part for any less. And if one were to appear on trademe tomorrow with a $1m price tag I doubt any of us would post a link to it on here as optimistic.

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[WALRUS]

If I was somehow able to get one, I don't know what I'd do with it though..

I'd want to use it but I'd also be too scared to use it in case I stack it or it broke mechanically after sitting on a display in someone's garage for 20 years. I understand spares aren't easily come by.

It'd probably be cheaper to use it as inspiration and build something new and radical of your own! I've got an idea in my noggin for a 600cc V4.. The fun of a 600 with the torque and delivery of a V4, and slimmer than an inline.. If only I knew how to blueprint and make an engine :no:

Make one of those, stick it in a weird trellis semi-frame, single sided swingarm and a hossack front end..

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1744645117.htm?rsqid=2a2329775fbb4eeeaed11c14766fb e0b

by far the best of the mid-80's turbos, and low ks and so forth.

I think he might get his asking, or near it.

[YellowDog]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1744645117.htm?rsqid=2a2329775fbb4eeeaed11c14766fb e0b

by far the best of the mid-80's turbos, and low ks and so forth.

I think he might get his asking, or near it.

I'd be surprised if the reserve wasn't met.

Makes that $80k fukwit, for his supposedly unused dirt bike, look more stupid than he is :wacko:

[jasonu]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1744645117.htm?rsqid=2a2329775fbb4eeeaed11c14766fb e0b

by far the best of the mid-80's turbos, and low ks and so forth.

I think he might get his asking, or near it.

I think it is worth every penny of the asking price.


(especially if you are spending US dollars...)

[Banditbandit]

I'm in a facebook group where people share pics of interesting motorcycles (its actually called that). The Britten is easily the most shared bike on that page, which is largely Yanks, and all of them have a story about the bike, ie they saw it race here, sat on one there etc. It has God status world wide.

I agree that someone wanting to buy one probably would need to get millions out as I doubt any of the current owners would part for any less. And if one were to appear on trademe tomorrow with a $1m price tag I doubt any of us would post a link to it on here as optimistic.

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Yeah - al of the above - I would love a Britten - but if one was available - it would be win lotto first - then go look ..

[F5 Dave]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1744645117.htm?rsqid=2a2329775fbb4eeeaed11c14766fb e0b

by far the best of the mid-80's turbos, and low ks and so forth.

I think he might get his asking, or near it.

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Well that certainly doesn't belong on this thread. I wouldn't have put a buy now price.
It needs the right bidders to know that's it's there at the same time.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I think it is worth every penny of the asking price.


(especially if you are spending US dollars...)

I'll store it for you if you like...

[AllanB]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1744645117.htm?rsqid=2a2329775fbb4eeeaed11c14766fb e0b

by far the best of the mid-80's turbos, and low ks and so forth.

I think he might get his asking, or near it.

Agree. The comments are making me laugh though - posting like it is crazy power. Soft by todays standard on paper with 112hp at dry at 224kg.

Shitty 80's spec tyres and brakes will make it exciting though!

[F5 Dave]

Translation, 90 and 250. But yeah, for the time.

[YellowDog]

Agree. The comments are making me laugh though - posting like it is crazy power. Soft by todays standard on paper with 112hp at dry at 224kg.

Shitty 80's spec tyres and brakes will make it exciting though!

When you factor in the turbo lag and sudden burst of power, on an old style frame, with springs & brakes, of that time :eek5:

[HenryDorsetCase]

When you factor in the turbo lag and sudden burst of power, on an old style frame, with springs & brakes, of that time :eek5:

So back in the day I had the non-turbo version of that bike, and rode with a guy who had the turbo one a bit. It was significantly quicker than mine but quite controllable - no vicious hit. Fairly low boost pressure and a larger motor I think.

[AllanB]

If I remember the Kawasaki was the last of the Japanese 4 to bring out a turbo? And was better sorted as a result. The Yamaha was a weird futuristic looking thing. Suzuki Katana based, Honda CX based.

[jellywrestler]

If I remember the Kawasaki was the last of the Japanese 4 to bring out a turbo? And was better sorted as a result. The Yamaha was a weird futuristic looking thing. Suzuki Katana based, Honda CX based.

the suzuki was more plain gs based, the kwaka was better as it was a 750, best donor bike to start with.

[YellowDog]

So back in the day I had the non-turbo version of that bike, and rode with a guy who had the turbo one a bit. It was significantly quicker than mine but quite controllable - no vicious hit. Fairly low boost pressure and a larger motor I think.

OK - so that's good to hear. The one I rode, more than once, did have a 'vicious hit' and felt very temperamental.

But now I realise that it was a DIY Turbo kit and not the OEM, which explains a lot.

[HenryDorsetCase]

If I remember the Kawasaki was the last of the Japanese 4 to bring out a turbo? And was better sorted as a result. The Yamaha was a weird futuristic looking thing. Suzuki Katana based, Honda CX based.

the Honda was a CX as well but punched out to 650cc. Same with the XN85 Suzuki I think. Mr scumdog, once a regular KB poster has one. XJ650 yammie turbo too.

[HenryDorsetCase]

OK - so that's good to hear. The one I rode, more than once, did have a 'vicious hit' and felt very temperamental.

But now I realise that it was a DIY Turbo kit and not the OEM, which explains a lot.

The turbo I rode the once with the owner right behind me on my GPz750 but honestly I didnt think it was anything like as bad as the RD350LC I'd had before that.

What I have noticed is that the bikes I want now are not bikes I used to have back in the day.

[pritch]

What I have noticed is that the bikes I want now are not bikes I used to have back in the day.

Someone I know is posting photos of old Brit bikes on Facebook, they look lovely but I have no desire whatsoever to own one. They are a sensible size though. :whistle:

I've owned singles, two stroke and four, V twin, V four, IL4s (standing up and lying down) and a triple. There is no parallel twin in my CV - yet.

[husaberg]

the suzuki was more plain gs based, the kwaka was better as it was a 750, best donor bike to start with.
I remember reading about this bike in a UFO shootout in the mid nineties it certainly didn't embarrass itself
https://www.sportrider.com/sr-archive-horsepower-unlimited-kawasaki-gpz880-turbo-ufo-1996#page-5
192.719 mph
https://www.sportrider.com/sites/sportrider.com/files/styles/655_1x_/public/images/2016/09/horsepower-unlimited-kawasaki-gpz880-turbo_0.jpg?itok=C_o-0-tA&fc=50,50

[Intruder VS]

What a sweetie cheap at twice the price:facepalm:
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1747303531.htm?rsqid=2089cbc9e72a4147ba755c815fd97 121

[OddDuck]

What a sweetie cheap at twice the price:facepalm:
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1747303531.htm?rsqid=2089cbc9e72a4147ba755c815fd97 121

This build might have made a little kid cry... notice the digger used as an engine stand?

[pritch]

This build might have made a little kid cry... notice the digger used as an engine stand?

Technical query. Can you actually call it a "build" if he mostly just took stuff off and chucked it away?

[F5 Dave]

Yeah that tank is never going to look anything but bad with the rest of the bodywork removed.

[YellowDog]

What a sweetie cheap at twice the price:facepalm:
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1747303531.htm?rsqid=2089cbc9e72a4147ba755c815fd97 121

What a cool bike :no:

Top of engine is colour coded with the tank and brown seat enorl :mad:

[F5 Dave]

Oh here you go. This was quite a popular conversion in its day and would likely be a serious race bike in some crazy universe.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1741908388.htm?rsqid=a75192ff17164927940ee2d6e16a0 5cf

[F5 Dave]

And here's another seriously confused bike with a wacko price tag.

I don't think people realise that std bikes gain the big bucks. This, well this. . . I'll let you decide.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1741908388.htm?rsqid=a75192ff17164927940ee2d6e16a0 5cf


Handles like a modern bike.

Ohhhh really?

[F5 Dave]

Jesus look at this ugly piece of shit?! How much? Fuck off.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1737182977.htm?rsqid=755d6f55fb124f47aabd91c4bff65 407

[Taxythingy]

Jesus look at this ugly piece of shit?! How much? Fuck off.

It'll look better once someone crashes it, which is pretty fucking likely, given the mirror shine on the tires.

[AllanB]

Jesus look at this ugly piece of shit?! How much? Fuck off.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1737182977.htm?rsqid=755d6f55fb124f47aabd91c4bff65 407


As a custom I like it.

Not a fan of the gloss on that front tyre!

Lots of work and coin in that.

What's it worth? Who knows, but I suspect after dropping your coin a thousand kms down the road the hardtail and unified braking will wear thin.

[Laava]

How does the clutch work on that?

[F5 Dave]

Bleerg I had to look again to answer the question when responding to Allan. My premise was I doubt many would actually ride a thousand Ks on that shifter before realising it's not actually viable as a motorcycle.

And oh look. Less than a thousand Ks.

Waste of resources.

[Dodgy]

Edit fix


Well that certainly doesn't belong on this thread. I wouldn't have put a buy now price.
It needs the right bidders to know that's it's there at the same time.

I would buy that right now, except that my garage is already full with nine bikes and the Shelby. Only problem is that I am not sure if anyone would actually ride it (due to the low km) which would be a shame.

[F5 Dave]

Well the answer is clear Si. There'd surely be room for another 4-5 bikes in the space that takes up:innocent:

[russd7]

Technical query. Can you actually call it a "build" if he mostly just took stuff off and chucked it away?

technical query, thats not a digger, its a grader :facepalm:

[AllanB]

How does the clutch work on that?

Foot shift for the gears is there - I am wondering if the clutch is a left grip twist. Pretty sure Exile motorcycles did something like that to keep the controls 'clean'.

Yep - here it is. http://www.exilecycles.com/index.php/parts/handlebars

$250 USD

NOT a suicide clutch at all. Which makes me wonder about the sellers knowledge .....

[jellywrestler]

[QUOTE=F5 Dave;1131108011]And here's another seriously confused bike with a wacko price tag.

I don't think people realise that std bikes gain the big bucks. This, well this. . . I'll let you decide.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1741908388.htm?rsqid=a75192ff17164927940ee2d6e16a0 5cf


Handles like a modern bike.

Ohhhh really?[maybe they had a motor and nout else?

[F5 Dave]

Oops my cut and paste didn't work properly. Here's what I was trying to post below with a corrected link:




And here's another seriously confused bike with a wacko price tag.

I don't think people realise that std bikes gain the big bucks. This, well this. . . I'll let you decide.



https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1741589041.htm?rsqid=9bcb3f7781944b92909991c50eca4 971



Handles like a modern bike.

Ohhhh really?

[Drew]

Oops my cut and paste didn't work properly. Here's what I was trying to post below with a corrected link:

That's fucking GORGEOUS!

[Drew]

Oops my cut and paste didn't work properly. Here's what I was trying to post below with a corrected link:

I'm seriously in love with that.

[Dadpole]

I'm seriously in love with that.

Get back you bastard. I saw it first... :bash:

[Banditbandit]

This doesn't seem to bad - $24.5 grand - not sure what currency

http://raresportbikesforsale.com/featured-listing-2009-ducati-1098r-bayliss-limited-edition-106-500/

[jasonu]

[QUOTE=F5 Dave;1131108011]And here's another seriously confused bike with a wacko price tag.

I don't think people realise that std bikes gain the big bucks. This, well this. . . I'll let you decide.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1741908388.htm?rsqid=a75192ff17164927940ee2d6e16a0 5cf


Handles like a modern bike.

Ohhhh really?[maybe they had a motor and nout else?

What sort of cunt takes a perfectly good 2 stroke engine and wastes it on a cobbled together 4 smoke contraption?

[Laava]

Oops my cut and paste didn't work properly. Here's what I was trying to post below with a corrected link:

Radially mounted drum brakes! Alright!
That is my only critisism really and prob fixable with a little bit of clever...

[Grumph]

Radially mounted drum brakes! Alright!
That is my only critisism really and prob fixable with a little bit of clever...

He could have paid for the rest of the Kawasaki front end - calipers and discs - by simply selling the 4LS drum.....

[Grumph]

[QUOTE=jellywrestler;1131108179]

What sort of cunt takes a perfectly good 2 stroke engine and wastes it on a cobbled together 4 smoke contraption?

The FZR250 frames are quite light and stiff. Certainly way better than an OE Kawasaki 250/350 frame...Think of it as a bigger, slower Kawa 250.
It could ceertainly be done better. The stock subframe is heavy and ugly...

[Drew]

He could have paid for the rest of the Kawasaki front end - calipers and discs - by simply selling the 4LS drum.....

Wouldn't look as cool.

[Grumph]

Wouldn't look as cool.

It won't look cool jammed in the arse of a car either....

[F5 Dave]

I'm seriously in love with that.
Well I like the colour. But why those forks? It's like spaghetti on pizza.

[AllanB]

That's fucking GORGEOUS!


I'm with you on this one.

[AllanB]

Well I like the colour. But why those forks? It's like spaghetti on pizza.


Spaghetti can be sexy

[jasonu]

https://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1981-maico-490-gs/6683414121.html

I don't think it is worth even half the asking.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Spaghetti can be sexy

Her top seems to be rather ill-fitting. I best have a word to her Mama about sending her out dressed like that. That spaghetti looks a bit unappetising to be honest.

[F5 Dave]

The GS as you will be aware isn't the most desirable 490. You'd think you'd try dress it up a bit if you want. . Well crazy coin for it.
Had a Sand Spider on my wall as a kid. Teenage lust for something that I'd never have and wouldn't know what to do with for another decade.
Draw some parallels there is supose but I wasn't allowed those other types of posters.

[F5 Dave]

Her top seems to be rather ill-fitting. I best have a word to her Mama about sending her out dressed like that. That spaghetti looks a bit unappetising to be honest.

Oh yeah. Never zoomed that picture. But no, don't understand fetish food.

I understand boobs. Maybe with chocolate sauce. Just a little, I'm not intending on a meal. But Spaghetti?! That's just odd.

[husaberg]

Oh yeah. Never zoomed that picture. But no, don't understand fetish food.

I understand boobs. Maybe with chocolate sauce. Just a little, I'm not intending on a meal. But Spaghetti?! That's just odd.
Pork fried Rice
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wyemk1MBnpw/UO4CrZroG5I/AAAAAAABFmI/Bd9gM9S4BWs/s640/BBQ+Pork+Fried+Rice+vs.+Video+Recipe+Tutorial+2.jp g

[husaberg]

Scones?https://i.pinimg.com/originals/87/cd/71/87cd71de2ed2e2467950d1c341878e54.jpg

[jasonu]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Other/292693379629?hash=item4425e28a2d:g:CyQAAOSwNDdbZ6y U&vxp=mtr

$200k NZD.
Dreaming?
I don't know but that is a lot of cash.
For that sort of money he might consider better pictures...

[F5 Dave]

It's a 5 year old dirt bike with clip on tanks. So what?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1521185626.htm?rsqid=be778989eb854efebebf757274d79 3e8

I mean I can see the serious adventure market but I'd hate to expect that to live serious miles. As a DirtBike it's old hat very much.

[F5 Dave]

Here's an $800 bike with the advantage of being road legal

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1740529076.htm?rsqid=3f34b593dcc4410aa5fa004ac7105 e2d


At that price?? Naahh.

[Laava]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/mirrors/listing-1751049002.htm?rsqid=97d28477b7e244d09ea67b335227a 531
This made me look twice...cos of the price. And no, it's not for a 12-pack!

[FlangMasterJ]

Why buy this....https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-1748671124.htm?rsqid=b20122103cb640b297a31b8a17983 e64

When for $500 less you could get this.....?https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1752273118.htm?rsqid=d172eb7b04d54039817c6671da209 d19

[F5 Dave]

And just to put that in perspective, for a couple of grand less than either you could have this. Look at it.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1747647368.htm?rsqid=eab27096a39b4e6fb01dacdf4c3a6 766

Where is the value for money at?

[AllanB]

And just to put that in perspective, for a couple of grand less than either you could have this. Look at it.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1747647368.htm?rsqid=eab27096a39b4e6fb01dacdf4c3a6 766

Where is the value for money at?


Over priced IMO - a 14 year old sport bike that's been dropped with 70,000 kms on it.

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Other/292693379629?hash=item4425e28a2d:g:CyQAAOSwNDdbZ6y U&vxp=mtr

$200k NZD.
Dreaming?
I don't know but that is a lot of cash.
For that sort of money he might consider better pictures...

if its the real deal who knows what its worth?

http://raresportbikesforsale.com/kawgasm-1982-kawasaki-kz1000s1/

. I have an article somewhere about them - a bit special. I have the May 1982 Cycle World here somewhere I think. Mr Crasherfromwayback knows about them. It has what look to be the correct brakes and so forth.

I'd settle for just the cheap shitty ELR - mostly for the cut down seat....

[jasonu]

Why buy this....

When for $500 less you could get this.....?https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1752273118.htm?rsqid=d172eb7b04d54039817c6671da209 d19

Oil change every ride.... I call bullshit on that.

[F5 Dave]

Over priced IMO - a 14 year old sport bike that's been dropped with 70,000 kms on it.
Quite possibly but you'd prefer the (either) XR for a lot more? Smartphone vs Casio calculator watch.

[Banditbandit]

Clearly spring is coming and people are looking for bikes for summer

Others are trying to get top dollar for the junk in their shed ..

[AllanB]

Quite possibly but you'd prefer the (either) XR for a lot more? Smartphone vs Casio calculator watch.

Hmm I actually might. The XR is a something bike - that model GSXR, nothing special in the line up of GSXR's.

When I started riding a XR500 was a beast of a thing to manhandle. Rose tinted glasses and all, I'd probably think it was a POS if I rode one now.

Mike Peros motorcycle display in Christchurch is a good place to go and relive ones past without the financial or physical pain of owning one.

[Dadpole]

Optimistic perhaps, but I wish I could look so cool. (Pic 6)
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1752901644.htm

[F5 Dave]

What is it with GN riders sitting on the rear seat?

Next Clint Eastwood. :tugger:

[pritch]

When I started riding a XR500 was a beast of a thing to manhandle. Rose tinted glasses and all, I'd probably think it was a POS if I rode one now.


There is somebody near here bringing them in ex USA. I've seen three now but there may have been more. All were mint or nearly so which is odd considering the nature of the bike. They must have spent almost their entire life in a shed. When I see them they're at an auto electrician of my acquaintance for mods to make them road legal here.

[F5 Dave]

Strange. Lore as a kid was that XRs had competition exemption and didn't need indicators. My 250A sure didn't have them. Shit box of a bike. All the weight of the 500 but with 1/2 the power. Typical Honda quality of castings meant stripped threads . Blocked a gallery and gave itself a rebore/ cam job. With no new parts. Despite regular oil changes.

[Berries]

Just putting this here for the Q&A. Sounds like a KB member or two.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/triumph/auction-1430763155.htm?rsqid=8440beb736ac4f5b88d2b93cc0e13 93c

[JimO]

Just putting this here for the Q&A. Sounds like a KB member or two.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/triumph/auction-1430763155.htm?rsqid=8440beb736ac4f5b88d2b93cc0e13 93c
imaging what could go wrong if that turkey actually bought it

[AllanB]

Just putting this here for the Q&A. Sounds like a KB member or two.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/triumph/auction-1430763155.htm?rsqid=8440beb736ac4f5b88d2b93cc0e13 93c

Crikey - a bit of shade being thrown in the Q&A's!

Some years back you gave away British shit. Gaining in value now it appears.

[HenryDorsetCase]

imaging what could go wrong if that turkey actually bought it

The seller was far more diplomatic than I would have been.

[Autech]

What is it with GN riders sitting on the rear seat?

Next Clint Eastwood. :tugger:And always claiming they "go hard".
I have a GN250 in my shed and can assure you that a 99 year old hetrosexual man watching gay porn has more chance of going hard than a GN250.

Oh and its overpriced at 2k...

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[FlangMasterJ]

"Thank you for your interest however, should you be interested in buying this car I have decided it is not available for sale to you"

Hahaha got eeem!

[Pound]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1756096339.htm?rsqid=c2b4d4fe739a4f7ca00837bf246e1 376

Not a bad price for a dealer and an R model at that (seem to be going up in value these days).

[F5 Dave]

Often wondered if I should have bought a 'tona instead of the Street and put off the sensibility move another decade.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Often wondered if I should have bought a 'tona instead of the Street and put off the sensibility move another decade.

If I am replacing my track day bike I will buy a daytona race bike.

[F5 Dave]

Yeah I never rode one. Just figured I'd try slow down a bit on the road. Actually the tenure on the Tiger did that but didn't need full on sportsbike again.
Maybe.
Well my 2 stroke should be the antidote to that if it ever gets finished.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yeah I never rode one. Just figured I'd try slow down a bit on the road. Actually the tenure on the Tiger did that but didn't need full on sportsbike again.
Maybe.
Well my 2 stroke should be the antidote to that if it ever gets finished.

I guess its testament to how good the Street Triple R is that I have owned mine since 2013 I think and while I've thought about replacing it a number of times, its such a good bike for what I do on a bike that I haven't needed or wanted to.

[WALRUS]

Often wondered if I should have bought a 'tona instead of the Street and put off the sensibility move another decade.

Stripples are sensible? Not any of the ones I've ridden.. Wheelies for days!!

[pritch]

Often wondered if I should have bought a 'tona instead of the Street and put off the sensibility move another decade.

Funny them stopping making the Daytona not long before Triumph became the official Moto2 engine supplier. Sport bike sales in Britain sagged bigly, but even so.

[AllanB]

Funny them stopping making the Daytona not long before Triumph became the official Moto2 engine supplier. Sport bike sales in Britain sagged bigly, but even so.

Possibly a new one coming out to cash in on the Moto publicity? The field will sound glorious with rowdy triples at full song tearing around.

[Dadpole]

The field will sound glorious with rowdy triples at full song tearing around.

Now, if only we could change the farting of the Moto3 bikes.

[HenryDorsetCase]

This fuckwit wants $25000 for a bike that was $26605 in 2008. $160.05 in depreciation a year over ten years. But its a 105th anniversary edition. Oh, shit, the hundred and FIFTH anniversary, well clearly that shit will make it worth moonbeams to a "collector". Also what sort of gaping asshole does even less ks in a year than I do? 80 kms a year.

What is it about people?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1756572290.htm?rsqid=b1774a69468a40cb8c77dea2a7f9e dfe

[YellowDog]

This fuckwit wants $25000 for a bike that was $26605 in 2008. $160.05 in depreciation a year over ten years. But its a 105th anniversary edition. Oh, shit, the hundred and FIFTH anniversary, well clearly that shit will make it worth moonbeams to a "collector". Also what sort of gaping asshole does even less ks in a year than I do? 80 kms a year.

What is it about people?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1756572290.htm?rsqid=b1774a69468a40cb8c77dea2a7f9e dfe

If I liked it, which I don't, $12-14k would be my price range. Those 10 year old tyres will need changing, from day one, and having not had any fluid changes, over such a long time, is not a good thing at all. :no:

[AllanB]

This fuckwit wants $25000 for a bike that was $26605 in 2008. $160.05 in depreciation a year over ten years. But its a 105th anniversary edition. Oh, shit, the hundred and FIFTH anniversary, well clearly that shit will make it worth moonbeams to a "collector". Also what sort of gaping asshole does even less ks in a year than I do? 80 kms a year.

What is it about people?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1756572290.htm?rsqid=b1774a69468a40cb8c77dea2a7f9e dfe


Worse - it has had two owners who put a total of 800kms on it! Living the American dream ......

I have a theory - it was someones pride and joy new purchase, they unfortunately fell ill quite quickly and died. The family did not feel right selling it until now. And they have no idea about motorcycles - thus it cost $26k new is 'like new' thus must be worth $25k.

[AllanB]

You have to search this TM auction 1752481181




It's not like it's a gen 1 Z900, or CB750, or Katana 1100 or, or, or, or

But I've been wrong before/

[YellowDog]

You have to search this TM auction 1752481181




It's not like it's a gen 1 Z900, or CB750, or Katana 1100 or, or, or, or

But I've been wrong before/

There are just so many better options, for your $12k.


The headlamp BS thing is hilarious :lol:

[husaberg]

There are just so many better options, for your $12k.


The headlamp BS thing is hilarious :lol:
Windjamers had their own headlights
http://craigvetter.com/images/Vetter%20Fairings/Vetter_mounting_guidelines/Kieper-Fairing-mount-full.jpghttp://craigvetter.com/images/Vetter%20Fairings/Windjammer-Lowers/Headlight-mask-study-web.jpghttps://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Zo8AAOxyVh5SLSNe/s-l640.jpg

[F5 Dave]

That's a whole lot of ugly right there. Matched the Hartley almost.

[OddDuck]

$7K

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1748765150.htm?rsqid=48c8aff7262d4523983bc9e709c6d 075

Brown seat, wrapped headers, "Can hear the oil pump chain a bit when cold", apparently the bike was stripped and rebuilt but somehow there's no mention of engine work on a 38 y.o. Honda with 105,000 km's on the clock...

Oh and at time of posting this, it's got 69 people watching it.

As a refreshing change, here's a bike with a completely realistic seller:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1756527374.htm?rsqid=c234bd19f755424e935ddcc7374cf 4e9

[Autech]

Now, if only we could change the farting of the Moto3 bikes.

You mean the awesome BRAAAAAAAAAP?

I didn't like it at first till I started riding single 4s myself, now it's music to my ears :D


This fuckwit wants $25000 for a bike that was $26605 in 2008. $160.05 in depreciation a year over ten years. But its a 105th anniversary edition. Oh, shit, the hundred and FIFTH anniversary, well clearly that shit will make it worth moonbeams to a "collector". Also what sort of gaping asshole does even less ks in a year than I do? 80 kms a year.

What is it about people?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1756572290.htm?rsqid=b1774a69468a40cb8c77dea2a7f9e dfe

That is a lot of money for something that deserves to be tied to a chain and used to stop a boat from floating off...


You have to search this TM auction 1752481181




It's not like it's a gen 1 Z900, or CB750, or Katana 1100 or, or, or, or

But I've been wrong before/

Yeah they're banking on the fact that it is old and in good nick, problem is it needs to be old, in good nick AND desirable to ask for good money.

[jellywrestler]

Yeah they're banking on the fact that it is old and in good nick, problem is it needs to be old, in good nick AND desirable to ask for good money. it is the first model of a very successful line, not silly pricing but will need someone who wants to relive their youth or target that model bike rather than buy it cause it's a good buy.... most guys who broughyt them new are around sixty now, so a good time to get a comfortable upright sitting classic, and cheap rego will save thoosands over the next few years to make it worthwhile

[Banditbandit]

This fuckwit wants $25000 for a bike that was $26605 in 2008. $160.05 in depreciation a year over ten years. But its a 105th anniversary edition. Oh, shit, the hundred and FIFTH anniversary, well clearly that shit will make it worth moonbeams to a "collector". Also what sort of gaping asshole does even less ks in a year than I do? 80 kms a year.

What is it about people?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1756572290.htm?rsqid=b1774a69468a40cb8c77dea2a7f9e dfe

But look at all the things it has got - nice shiney blingy bits ..

ELECTRONIC SPEEDOMETER
INTEGRATED TURN SIGNAL CONTROLS
CHROME, ISOLATED RISER
STAINLESS STEEL PULL-BACK HANDLE BAR
SILVER POWDER-COATED ENGINE WITH CHROME TREATMENT COVERS
CHROME LOW PROFILE FUEL TANK CONSOLE
CHROME STAGGERED SHORTY EXHAUST WITH DUAL MUFFLERS
FORWARD CONTROL

And it's done less than a thousand ks ..

So some shithead will buy it ..

[Banditbandit]

You have to search this TM auction 1752481181




It's not like it's a gen 1 Z900, or CB750, or Katana 1100 or, or, or, or

But I've been wrong before/

But but but its from a 'collection' ... it must be collectible ... add $10grand to the price ..

[Banditbandit]

it is the first model of a very successful line, not silly pricing but will need someone who wants to relive their youth or target that model bike rather than buy it cause it's a good buy.... most guys who broughyt them new are around sixty now, so a good time to get a comfortable upright sitting classic, and cheap rego will save thoosands over the next few years to make it worthwhile

Yeah - maybe. I think they are aiming it at "collectors" ... it's from their 'collection'

Riders will never pay the same money as collectors will .. and an older Bandit is a better buy for older riders ..

[pritch]

$7K

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1748765150.htm?rsqid=48c8aff7262d4523983bc9e709c6d 075

Brown seat, wrapped headers, "Can hear the oil pump chain a bit when cold", apparently the bike was stripped and rebuilt but somehow there's no mention of engine work on a 38 y.o. Honda with 105,000 km's on the clock...



Ah but it comes with a full set of gaskets. :innocent:

[WALRUS]

FORWARD CONTROL

Ah... Finally a bike with forward control! My scooter only has backward control and it does my head in!

[F5 Dave]

$7K

.
.

As a refreshing change, here's a bike with a completely realistic seller:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1756527374.htm?rsqid=c234bd19f755424e935ddcc7374cf 4e9

Oh Gawd. It's over $100 now. No accounting for taste.

[Intruder VS]

Oh Gawd. It's over $100 now. No accounting for taste.

Interesting foot controls, heel braking and gear change just can’t figure out how you put your heel under to change up and apparently in the comments he says runs well with petrol going to the carb:facepalm: Really will that’s a new concept!!

[Addo007]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1756592930

It’s not a motorbike but $1800 for a wrecked car with 233000km and described as having rear end damage. Didn’t mention it’s been rolled bowled and assholed. The questions seem to back up my opinion.

[onearmedbandit]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1756592930

It’s not a motorbike but $1800 for a wrecked car with 233000km and described as having rear end damage. Didn’t mention it’s been rolled bowled and assholed. The questions seem to back up my opinion.

I'm guessing he can't be bothered parting it so is trying to sell the 'parts' as one. A going 2.8 with manual trans is worth something to someone, some of the interior possibly too. The drivetrain would go great in an E30 shell.

[neels]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1756592930

It’s not a motorbike but $1800 for a wrecked car with 233000km and described as having rear end damage. Didn’t mention it’s been rolled bowled and assholed. The questions seem to back up my opinion.


I'm guessing he can't be bothered parting it so is trying to sell the 'parts' as one. A going 2.8 with manual trans is worth something to someone, some of the interior possibly too. The drivetrain would go great in an E30 shell.
If it's got a functioning ECU it's worth that much.

[Drew]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1756592930

It’s not a motorbike but $1800 for a wrecked car with 233000km and described as having rear end damage. Didn’t mention it’s been rolled bowled and assholed. The questions seem to back up my opinion.


I'm guessing he can't be bothered parting it so is trying to sell the 'parts' as one. A going 2.8 with manual trans is worth something to someone, some of the interior possibly too. The drivetrain would go great in an E30 shell.

That's worth it for the motor and box. It'll sell.

[Voltaire]

He's knocked $5 off the asking price.
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/692388772.jpg
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1757463641.htm?rsqid=9fe02af9b6af41be857151a546c08 502

MATE YOUR NEVER GOING TO SELL IT FOR THAT NO MATTER HOW QUALIFIED YOU ARE AND HOW MUCH YOU HAVE DONE
YOU SHOULD STOP SHOUTING IN YOUR ADD TOO.:laugh:

For less money you could have a decent one, with a little numbered plaque Ducati owners love and some pretendy racing carbon bits.
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/835481979.jpg

[F5 Dave]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1756592930

It’s not a motorbike but $1800 for a wrecked car with 233000km and described as having rear end damage. Didn’t mention it’s been rolled bowled and assholed. The questions seem to back up my opinion.
I don't know much about cars. Has that been Slammed?:confused: it's a look I think.

[Autech]

I don't know much about cars. Has that been Slammed?:confused: it's a look I think.Its stanced bro. Stance scene is getting out of hand :D

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[F5 Dave]

Nahnahnah. Stance is a type of monotonous music thing they do in big tents when it's raining, even I know that :blink:

[Banditbandit]

Its stanced bro. Stance scene is getting out of hand :D

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stance
To destroy a cars handling abilities by having it lowered an excessive amount.



Typically, the tires are tucked way inside the vehicles fenders. But in order to have a hellaflush stance and run the required excessively wide wheels with tires that are stretched just to fit onto the wheels, the car has to have an excessive amount of negative camber. If you stand behind one of these cars don't be surprised to see the rear tires looking like "/ ". The rear tires are probably bald on the inside and the outside still looks brand new, and there's probably only an inch of contact patch with the ground.

A hellaflush stance car can't even pull into a driveway without bottoming out and ripping the bumper off or cracking the vehicles oil pan. Some stanced cars are so extreme that you can't even turn the vehicles steering wheel fully in either direction without the tires rubbing.

"Eric, look at that stanced car, it looks so damn retarded. I don't understand why these kids do it, they are killing the performance and asking to get pulled over. Shit, if they get pulled over, they are gonna get deported!"

"With all that money he spent stancing his car, he could have actually made it handle well and be pretty damn quick. Instead he can't even go over a speedbump without using 2x4s."

[kazadi]

50 bux for a scooter seat?????
Hmmm something smells fishy here
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/wrecking-bikes/listing-1756854844.htm?rsqid=8cac8c7c6f7b476bad4099929908f 8d5

[WALRUS]

50 bux for a scooter seat?????
Hmmm something smells fishy here
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/wrecking-bikes/listing-1756854844.htm?rsqid=8cac8c7c6f7b476bad4099929908f 8d5

Opened that at work.. GG me!

[jellywrestler]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=1754304072&cc=61&pid=861591886&hbc=12&member_hash=&ct=title-link&tm=email&et=61&mt=FEB2C8C2-31BB-414A-A572-EB9F5260BE51
were listed as smoothbores till someone wound them up...

[Laava]

Lol, bought and rode once! Not exactly singing it's praises then?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1762025939.htm?rsqid=708f36e492e9435f86f59debfec4a 8f7

[Laava]

WTF!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1754274968.htm?rsqid=708f36e492e9435f86f59debfec4a 8f7

[OddDuck]

WTF!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1754274968.htm?rsqid=708f36e492e9435f86f59debfec4a 8f7

Check how the dog looks... says it all really

[AllanB]

WTF!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1754274968.htm?rsqid=708f36e492e9435f86f59debfec4a 8f7


The seller states it the only one of these conversions hes seen done. I politely suggest that there is a reason for that.

[F5 Dave]

Lol, bought and rode once! Not exactly singing it's praises then?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1762025939.htm?rsqid=708f36e492e9435f86f59debfec4a 8f7

Another potential motorcyclist put off riding due to heap of shit experience.

[F5 Dave]

WTF!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1754274968.htm?rsqid=708f36e492e9435f86f59debfec4a 8f7

"would keep it as it's the only one of these conversions I've seen done but sadly haven't got the time for it any more cheers"
My next progect is a goldwing with knobblies and putting a BBQ in the dunnie 'cause I've not seen that before either.

[F5 Dave]

The seller states it the only one of these conversions hes seen done. I politely suggest that there is a reason for that.

Oh didn't see your answer till I shot off mine.
Oh well, off to go try breed a cat with a dog . It's a long term project and they have seem quite resistant to the idea over the last 6 to 7 weeks despite a few vodka slammers and some Barry White , but once I get an idea. . .

[Voltaire]

I've re written the add for him.

"Stunning classic Suzuki resplendent in black with red seat that compliments the classic 70's bikini fairing.
Engine extensively modified and rigorously tested following modifications with 20% capacity increase.
Auxiliary fuel tank means long distance travel can now be entertained with ease.
Only two previous owners, phone 021 2430370 to arrange test ride, you will not be disappointed."

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/866183549.jpg
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1763116857.htm?rsqid=b71c6387c2f74c30860bc3a62923a 1da

[F5 Dave]

". . . Runs. . . pretty good. . . Carb. . . may. . . Need a tune. . "

Read; -, I put it together with the tools under the seat and dad's claw hammer. Feels like it's about to blow up so best I sell it before them.