Optimistic sellers

[pete376403]

No. 'Enfield' were produced in India. Enfield went bust and let the rights to the production go to settle a debt. The Indians weren't allowed to use the name, hense 'Royal Enfield'.

Jesus man, use Google.

Really? My Royal Enfield 250 was made in Redditch after WWII, but before it was ever an Indian owned venture.

'"1893 Enfield Manufacturing Ltd. becomes Royal Enfield – ‘Royal’ being taken from the Royal Small Arms Company. The trademark ‘Made like a gun’ is introduced"
https://www.royalenfield.com/in/en/home/since-1901/

[Drew]

Really? My Royal Enfield 250 was made in Redditch after WWII, but before it was ever an Indian owned venture.

'"1893 Enfield Manufacturing Ltd. becomes Royal Enfield – ‘Royal’ being taken from the Royal Small Arms Company. The trademark ‘Made like a gun’ is introduced"
https://www.royalenfield.com/in/en/home/since-1901/
That differs from the history I read.

[husaberg]

That differs from the history I read.

as far as i know royal endifeld was poms endfield was india made until lately (1994) when thery took over the Royal Endfeild name in a merger.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Enfield_(India)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Enfield
Here is a pommy RE Conty GT pride of the 60's
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Royal_Enfield_Continental_GT_250cc_1966_-_Flickr_-_mick_-_Lumix.jpg/1024px-Royal_Enfield_Continental_GT_250cc_1966_-_Flickr_-_mick_-_Lumix.jpg

[Vinz0r]

There are no words to describe this... thing

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-1907122163.htm?rsqid=31152bb9433545cc96c1bc4c7b508 44b

[tanken2]

No. 'Enfield' were produced in India. Enfield went bust and let the rights to the production go to settle a debt. The Indians weren't allowed to use the name, hense 'Royal Enfield'.

Jesus man, use Google.

in 1893 Enfield became Royal Enfield, 1955 Indian plant producing Royal Enfields , 1967 only 2 models produced in U.K, plant shuts down . India exports Bikes to U.K and Europe.

according to wiki there were 76 motorcycle manufacturers in the U.K , now dominated by the war losers. Germany , Japan and Italy

[tanken2]

as far as i know royal endifeld was poms endfield was india made until lately (1994) when thery took over the Royal Endfeild name in a merger.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Enfield_(India)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Enfield
Here is a pommy RE Conty GT pride of the 60's
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Royal_Enfield_Continental_GT_250cc_1966_-_Flickr_-_mick_-_Lumix.jpg/1024px-Royal_Enfield_Continental_GT_250cc_1966_-_Flickr_-_mick_-_Lumix.jpg

I love it , simplistic handlebar controls and that tacho drive , Very nearly bought one of the new Indian continental singles , love the styling. They just need a bit more H.P. (there are improvement kits available)

[Dadpole]

I am trying to look at that Royal Enfeild but my eyes keep straying to the GT750.

[tanken2]

I am trying to look at that Royal Enfeild but my eyes keep straying to the GT750.

would be worth a dollar or two in that condition

[husaberg]

I am trying to look at that Royal Enfeild but my eyes keep straying to the GT750.

Just remember how much they weigh, it sure is very well done though.

[pritch]

That differs from the history I read.

I didn't look this up, but from what I recall, Royal Enfield (the UK manufacturer) went bung in the 1960s, along with most of the rest of the Brit industry.* As they went down the gurgler though, they sold some of their tooling to an Indian company which used the name Enfield.





*
AJS
AJW
Ambassador
Ariel
Bond
BSA
Cotton
Dayton
DKR
DMW
Dot
Dunkley
Excelsior
Francis Barnett
Greeves
James
Matchless
Norman
Norton
Panther
Phoenix
Royal Enfield
Sun
Sunbeam
Triumph
Velocette

From the 'Daily Mail Motorcycle and Scooter Guide 1959'. Sixty years on a few of those bikes still manage to look sweet.

[husaberg]

I didn't look this up, but from what I recall, Royal Enfield (the UK manufacturer) went bung in the 1960s, along with most of the rest of the Brit industry.* As they went down the gurgler though, they sold some of their tooling to an Indian company which used the name Enfield.





*
AJS
AJW
Ambassador
Ariel
Bond
BSA
Cotton
Dayton
DKR
DMW
Dot
Dunkley
Excelsior
Francis Barnett
Greeves
James
Matchless
Norman
Norton
Panther
Phoenix
Royal Enfield
Sun
Sunbeam
Triumph
Velocette

From the 'Daily Mail Motorcycle and Scooter Guide 1959'. Sixty years on a few of those bikes still manage to look sweet.

pretty much all of those ended up or were brought up as part of AMC and NVT

[tanken2]

I love it , simplistic handlebar controls and that tacho drive , Very nearly bought one of the new Indian continental singles , love the styling. They just need a bit more H.P. (there are improvement kits available)

I prefer this model of the 535 , just looks the part more , but newer engine is more reliable. Have the Indians gut the balls to resurrect the V twin? seems they have.

[tanken2]

I prefer this model of the 535 , just looks the part more , but newer engine is more reliable. Have the Indians gut the balls to resurrect the V twin?
https://motorbikewriter.com/carberry-enfield-v-twin-engine-sale/
Carberry Enfield 1000cc v twin

[tanken2]

https://motorbikewriter.com/carberry-enfield-v-twin-engine-sale/
Carberry Enfield 1000cc v twin

Would love the V twin (poor mans Egli Vincent) but this is my ultimate single with pre unit motor , only needs fly catcher screen and would be perfect.

[tanken2]

https://motorbikewriter.com/carberry-enfield-v-twin-engine-sale/
Carberry Enfield 1000cc v twin

Carberry coming to NZ
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7P7i1rFRQI

[onearmedbandit]

Isn't it BMW who own Rover, Land Rover, Jaguar, and the Mini? Probably all owned by Kuwait and Saudi Oil money anyway, like Mercedes.

I don't think less than 10% constitutes ownership.

[Voltaire]

in 1893 Enfield became Royal Enfield, 1955 Indian plant producing Royal Enfields , 1967 only 2 models produced in U.K, plant shuts down . India exports Bikes to U.K and Europe.

according to wiki there were 76 motorcycle manufacturers in the U.K , now dominated by the war losers. Germany , Japan and Italy

There is a good reason for that, by the end of the war which is ancient history all the British equipment was worn out. The best they could do post war was make pre war things with a bit of bling on them.
ET went to Japan in early 60's as stated if the Japanese stick to sub 500's its ok, otherwise game over.

The US had a large amount of Motorcycle manufacturers at one point...think it was just prior to Ford bringing out the game changing Model T.
We are waiting for a new electric T but its not coming very quickly.

( from memory)

[pete376403]

Older styling variant on the Enfield V twin theme :http://www.musketvtwin.com/news

[Dadpole]

Bugger some of that "Older styling" thing. Comfortable seats and good suspension were not developed because the old stuff was as good as it could be.

I wonder if buyers also give up other modern things and start crapping in the street and looking forward to a dose of good old fashioned Typhoid.

[F5 Dave]

Smart phones? No, I use Yelling.

[pritch]

I don't think less than 10% constitutes ownership.

Well it would constitute 10% ownership wouldn't it. I have no idea what % the arab countries own now but they had major investments at the time of the first Gulf war. The group of companies that owned Mercedes and AEG etc were mentioned prominently. It's hard to imagine that their investments would have reduced since then.

[Banditbandit]

Bugger some of that "Older styling" thing. Comfortable seats and good suspension were not developed because the old stuff was as good as it could be.




Yes - while we may remember these bikes fondly - there are reasons why we don't ride them .. like brakes, handling, comfort ...

[roogazza]

Yes - while we may remember these bikes fondly - there are reasons why we don't ride them .. like brakes, handling, comfort ...

Nice to hear, I thought I was unusual for an old dude,not being interested in old stuff other than looking at them very briefly !
Nah, modern stuff for me ! :laugh::confused:

[Drew]

Nice to hear, I thought I was unusual for an old dude,not being interested in old stuff other than looking at them very briefly !
Nah, modern stuff for me ! :laugh::confused:

Though still one of the best bikes ever built, the K6 is 13 years old now man.

[roogazza]

Though still one of the best bikes ever built, the K6 is 13 years old now man.

YES, maybe I should keep it ? it'll be a classic ? :laugh:

(the wife says I come home smilin every time I nip out for a fang.).

[tanken2]

Bugger some of that "Older styling" thing. Comfortable seats and good suspension were not developed because the old stuff was as good as it could be.

I wonder if buyers also give up other modern things and start crapping in the street and looking forward to a dose of good old fashioned Typhoid.

Bit like the car industry , BMW resurrecting the mini , Ford with the Mustang, Dodge with the Challenger, VW with the Beetle . none with the original engines whereas Royal Enfield is still a long stroke 2 valve pushrod single (probably the only true British style single available) . The market for these is the baby boomers harking back to their motorcycling days , and with low horse power allows learner licenced riders to use them. Triumph are cashing in on it too with the Bonniville and street twin, slick marketing. Now Kawasaki is reinventing the KZ900, Egli with the Vincent, Honda with their Z minibikes, BMW r nine T, Ducat scrambler, Who and what will be next.

[Voltaire]

Yes - while we may remember these bikes fondly - there are reasons why we don't ride them .. like brakes, handling, comfort ...

Totally agree, it took me nearly 3 hours to remove the wheel of my 53 Tiger 100 and fit a new tyre, the 83 BMW ST I can do in under an hour.
The latter's mono shock gives a much better ride and then there is the powerful single disc too :msn-wink:

[F5 Dave]

Bit like the car industry , BMW resurrecting the mini , Ford with the Mustang, Dodge with the Challenger, VW with the Beetle . none with the original engines whereas Royal Enfield is still a long stroke 2 valve pushrod single (probably the only true British style single available) . The market for these is the baby boomers harking back to their motorcycling days , and with low horse power allows learner licenced riders to use them. Triumph are cashing in on it too with the Bonniville and street twin, slick marketing. Now Kawasaki is reinventing the KZ900, Egli with the Vincent, Honda with their Z minibikes, BMW r nine T, Ducat scrambler, Who and what will be next.
Maybe Yamaha will have another stab at the XZ400?

[Dadpole]

Maybe Yamaha will have another stab at the XZ400?

Most former owners would rather have a stab at the people who designed it.

[Banditbandit]

Though still one of the best bikes ever built, the K6 is 13 years old now man.

And one of my Bandits is the same age - the other is nine years old ..

So let me tell you what is different to the old stuff I used to ride ..

Disc brakes - (two on the front, one on the rear) not an 8-inch single leading shoe drum ... or even a twin leading shoe drum

It does not have a pasta frame ...

Tyre technology is huge and the old stuff will not run the larger tyres the bandits do ...

Shock absorbers - they actually do what they are named for ..

Lights - at night you can actually see where you are going

They don't vibrate ... I would not like to have done the North Island 1600 on one of my old Brits ... (see lights above as well).

Acceleration .. my '63 T'bird (Meridan Triumph 650 for you kiddies) was good for 110mph (160kph) on a longish straight (not bad for it's day) .. my 650 Bandit has been to 185 kph and still in fifth gear, not on the red line ..

Cars are moving chicanes (on the old stuff they are obstacles) ...

Mate - riding back then was great - riding the modern stuff is just fucking fun ..

[tanken2]

And one of my Bandits is the same age - the other is nine years old ..

So let me tell you what is different to the old stuff I used to ride ..

Disc brakes - (two on the front, one on the rear) not an 8-inch single leading shoe drum ... or even a twin leading shoe drum

It does not have a pasta frame ...

Tyre technology is huge and the old stuff will not run the larger tyres the bandits do ...

Shock absorbers - they actually do what they are named for ..

Lights - at night you can actually see where you are going

They don't vibrate ... I would not like to have done the North Island 1600 on one of my old Brits ... (see lights above as well).

Acceleration .. my '63 T'bird (Meridan Triumph 650 for you kiddies) was good for 110mph (160kph) on a longish straight (not bad for it's day) .. my 650 Bandit has been to 185 kph and still in fifth gear, not on the red line ..

Cars are moving chicanes (on the old stuff they are obstacles) ...

Mate - riding back then was great - riding the modern stuff is just fucking fun ..

this is the difference between the origionals and retros , retros have the discs , abs, modern electrics ,fuel injection and must comply to standards to be sold in export markets. would you rather be a pillion on a Bonnieville or a Pangale or any other superbike . horses for courses.
sure my steed can do 160mph , but wont be using 100 of it . the look and sound are enough.

[pritch]

Honda with their Z minibikes,

Aand this.

[F5 Dave]

Most former owners would rather have a stab at the people who designed it.

I was kind of expecting Fresh Oats would get all gooey over one.

[Banditbandit]

this is the difference between the origionals and retros , retros have the discs , abs, modern electrics ,fuel injection and must comply to standards to be sold in export markets. would you rather be a pillion on a Bonnieville or a Pangale or any other superbike . horses for courses.
sure my steed can do 160mph , but wont be using 100 of it . the look and sound are enough.


Yeah ..

I'm just still in love with speed - I thought I would have slowed down by now - but no. I'm faster on the road now than I have ever been ..

[Drew]

Maybe Yamaha will have another stab at the XZ400?

They could make a fucking bangin' 500 with a couple WR250 top halves.

[HenryDorsetCase]

What'd I miss?

This bad boy is not $10k - at least with that pipe.

Good buying at six I reckon, spend say $2500 on some pipes and probably need to get the carbs synced/some tuning, so it would owe you $8500 to $9, and be worth $7500.

This guy has seen the CB400F's that have sold north of ten k and has decided to be quids in. Yeah Nah.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1911443275.htm?rsqid=18a9624579a14050a1ca06541affa dc3

[F5 Dave]

They could make a fucking bangin' 500 with a couple WR250 top halves.
Yes indeed it would go Bang. Even faster.

[Drew]

Yes indeed it would go Bang. Even faster.

Nah, the road going WR

[F5 Dave]

Well the WR250 is a newly rereleased 2 Stroke, but I assumed you meant the R. But the top halves would still have to be connected to the Pus that is the rest of the XZ.

[jellywrestler]

Maybe Yamaha will have another stab at the XZ400?

stabbing it to death would be betterer

[Grumph]

Most former owners would rather have a stab at the people who designed it.

I think the design team did that to themselves.

The guy who designed the heads was brilliant - so no-one would talk to him.
Crank/rods/cases - he got stuck in the middle in all the arguments.
The "engine stylist" was so far off the planet, I doubt if any of them met him. But they'd have all hated him.
The guy who specified and designed the electrics ultimately had to take the blame for failure - and quite right too.

[F5 Dave]

. . . and the backwards forks, boxy styling etc, well that was just collateral damage.

[Drew]

I never hated the way the XZ looked. Just the reliability.

[Drew]

Yeah, meant the WR250R. I'm told theyre more like a single slug from an R1. Couple those on a 90° V bottom end and you've got a good motor.

[F5 Dave]

How bout an SV650 bottom end. That'd cope fine. Although it doesn't seem worth the effort . . .
The XZ rode like a slug too. I had to be very diplomatic when a friend bought herself a new one and insisted I ride it.

[Laava]

This ticks the right boxes for this thread! Mention of, cafe racer, pipe wrap, brown douche seat and the seller is too friggen lazy to even put the front wheel back on for his auction!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1904390376.htm?rsqid=b7c0e52180f5474d8778100e7efa4 1bb

[Laava]

I dont mind this bike, but it is not selling at this price...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1907125750.htm?rsqid=07a789f508c44e0c855dfbe59c986 3f6

[jellywrestler]

This ticks the right boxes for this thread! Mention of, cafe racer, pipe wrap, brown douche seat and the seller is too friggen lazy to even put the front wheel back on for his auction!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1904390376.htm?rsqid=b7c0e52180f5474d8778100e7efa4 1bb

imagine how many waikato cans have been consumed in that cool shed....

[jellywrestler]

I had to be very diplomatic when a friend bought herself a new one and insisted I ride it. you had friends?

[tanken2]

I dont mind this bike, but it is not selling at this price...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1907125750.htm?rsqid=07a789f508c44e0c855dfbe59c986 3f6

Looks like a Steam Punker has had a go at it.

[F5 Dave]

This ticks the right boxes for this thread! Mention of, cafe racer, pipe wrap, brown douche seat and the seller is too friggen lazy to even put the front wheel back on for his auction!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1904390376.htm?rsqid=b7c0e52180f5474d8778100e7efa4 1bb
" the motor was running fine "

Until it stopped locking the back wheel.

[Drew]

How bout an SV650 bottom end. That'd cope fine. Although it doesn't seem worth the effort . . .
The XZ rode like a slug too. I had to be very diplomatic when a friend bought herself a new one and insisted I ride it.
The SV bottom end is the weak point when ya start getting decent performance.

The current Yamaha 650 twin seems quite good though. Wonder if it runs 270° crank. Google...

My mistake. Its 689cc

[pritch]

I dont mind this bike, but it is not selling at this price...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1907125750.htm?rsqid=07a789f508c44e0c855dfbe59c986 3f6

That's probably more than I got for mine in the 90s and mine was in nice original nick.

Was shocked to my core this morning. Dani Pedrosa posted on the 'Net that he is enjoying his retirement and is building himself a "cafe racer". And yes fukitol - it's one of those. Pity, with a little extra effort it would've made a nice flat tracker.

It does have a 750cc Honda two stroke engine though.

[WALRUS]

I dont mind this bike, but it is not selling at this price...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1907125750.htm?rsqid=07a789f508c44e0c855dfbe59c986 3f6

Quick, someone show Fresh Oats!!

[Banditbandit]

This ticks the right boxes for this thread! Mention of, cafe racer, pipe wrap, brown douche seat and the seller is too friggen lazy to even put the front wheel back on for his auction!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1904390376.htm?rsqid=b7c0e52180f5474d8778100e7efa4 1bb

It's only $225 - a few more cans of Waikato paid for ..


I dont mind this bike, but it is not selling at this price...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1907125750.htm?rsqid=07a789f508c44e0c855dfbe59c986 3f6

But but - where's the exhaust wrap ??

[F5 Dave]

That's probably more than I got for mine in the 90s and mine was in nice original nick.

Was shocked to my core this morning. Dani Pedrosa posted on the 'Net that he is enjoying his retirement and is building himself a "cafe racer". And yes fukitol - it's one of those. Pity, with a little extra effort it would've made a nice flat tracker.

It does have a 750cc Honda two stroke engine though.

Better picture of the engine? What is it?

[pritch]

Better picture of the engine? What is it?

I can't remember many Honda 750cc 2 strokes. As in none at all off hand.

He has had pro help with the build and I assume Honda would be nice to him if there was some old engine laying about that nobody wanted.

This is where I got the pics: https://www.motorpasionmoto.com/galeria/cafe-racer-dani-pedrosa/6/

[OddDuck]

This ticks the right boxes for this thread! Mention of, cafe racer, pipe wrap, brown douche seat and the seller is too friggen lazy to even put the front wheel back on for his auction!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1904390376.htm?rsqid=b7c0e52180f5474d8778100e7efa4 1bb

86 watchers, 43 bids, reserve met, and yet one of the questions is (drum roll please) does it come with both wheels?

This isn't optimistic selling. This is optimistic buying. Well spotted Laava!

[babysteps]

The SV bottom end is the weak point when ya start getting decent performance.

These guys disagree with you Drew....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-suK6PhQbAo

[F5 Dave]

I can't remember many Honda 750cc 2 strokes. As in none at all off hand.

He has had pro help with the build and I assume Honda would be nice to him if there was some old engine laying about that nobody wanted.

This is where I got the pics: https://www.motorpasionmoto.com/galeria/cafe-racer-dani-pedrosa/6/
Ah, it's a CR500. You can get kits to take then to 585 and even 640cc.

[pritch]

Ah, it's a CR500. You can get kits to take then to 585 and even 640cc.

That sounds to have a certain excitement potential?

[F5 Dave]

These guys disagree with you Drew....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-suK6PhQbAo
Is that decent performance? Circa 100hp is quite useful. That said my now aging Street Triple puts out 96 on a conservative dyno with just a pipe. To be fair has the advantage of 25cc and another cylinder. But a mild Daytona makes mine look a bit pathetic.

However it is a std roadbike. And doesn't claim to be trick anything let alone a race bike.

Then again say a hot RSV twin racer, I guess 160? Scaled down that's 104. Suppose that makes some sense.

[babysteps]

Have you seen the RS660 concept F5 Dave?? I almost had a happy trouser accident.......

https://www.cycleworld.com/aprilia-concept-rs-660-may-be-what-sportbike-world-needs




https://www.cycleworld.com/g00/3_c-3ccc.ieirkcux78rj.ius_/c-3SUXKVNKAY76x24nzzvyx3ax2fx2fccc.ieirkcux78rj.iusx 2fyozkyx2fieirkcux78rj.iusx2florkyx2fyzerkyx2f211_ 0d9x2fvahroix2fosgmkyx2f8674x2f77x2f226_90jd.pvmx3 fozuqx3dyx787wZXW6x26lix3d16x2c16x26o76i.sgx78qx3d osgmk_$/$/$/$/$/$/$/$/$/$/$

[babysteps]

And now, back to your regular programming.....

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1915177723.htm?rsqid=270a1e79f62b48fab5123478556d3 50a

[Dadpole]

Not a bike - but the asking price would buy a decent one.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/helmets-clothing-footwear/helmets/listing-1908759699.htm?rsqid=rahp1-df4fe35436c1412caaa63a59e63ee072

[Fresh Oats]

Quick, someone show Fresh Oats!!

I'd already seen it before he posted it.:P Came to same conclusion that it wasn't worth $10K
Mufflers ugly, handlebars are wrong (there's something rather off-putting about drag bars), wing mirror location is questionable (even from a saftey point), suspension reservoir location... what even.., headlight too small, stock foot pegs, needs a wash, front indicator location questionable, gaiters hideous and it looks like he has gaiters in between the triple clamp wtf is up with that??, seat is beyond hideous (I don't mind brown but the shape is just all off), rims are hideous, front wheel too small, front end not lowered.

[Fresh Oats]

And now, back to your regular programming.....

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1915177723.htm?rsqid=270a1e79f62b48fab5123478556d3 50a

My favorite part is that they never mention that it's a GN.

[tanken2]

Whats the attraction to brown seats , what happened to the Henry Ford "you can have any colour as long as its black"

[Fresh Oats]

Whats the attraction to brown seats , what happened to the Henry Ford "you can have any colour as long as its black"

What's the hate for them?
Brown seats can look good with the right overall colour scheme. It's the same with black seats, there's good ones and bad ones.
Besides, black is the safe choice, nothing wrong with a little adventure.

[pritch]

nothing wrong with a little adventure.

A red suede seat on a limited edition MV 4 might constitute a "little adventure". On any bike I have seen a brown seat would be a deal breaker. Maybe one day???

[jellywrestler]

What's the hate for them?
Brown seats can look good with the right overall colour scheme. It's the same with black seats, there's good ones and bad ones.
Besides, black is the safe choice, nothing wrong with a little adventure.

brown seats on customs are like black shirts and helmets to harley riders and arseholes, everybodys got one.....

[HenryDorsetCase]

when i build my chopper it gonna have a purple metalflake seat because fuck alla y'all haters.

http://www.jjautofabrics.com/polaris-cosmic-purple-metalflake-glitter-vinyl-54/

[F5 Dave]

Dim part of my memory recalls a friends bike in the 70s with that kind of material seat cover.

At least it would be a bit original rather than the clone army of Hipster Racer let's all be in-duh-viduals by following the closely prescribed formula.

[F5 Dave]

Have you seen the RS660 concept F5 Dave?? I almost had a happy trouser accident.......

https://www.cycleworld.com/aprilia-concept-rs-660-may-be-what-sportbike-world-needs




https://www.cycleworld.com/g00/3_c-3ccc.ieirkcux78rj.ius_/c-3SUXKVNKAY76x24nzzvyx3ax2fx2fccc.ieirkcux78rj.iusx 2fyozkyx2fieirkcux78rj.iusx2florkyx2fyzerkyx2f211_ 0d9x2fvahroix2fosgmkyx2f8674x2f77x2f226_90jd.pvmx3 fozuqx3dyx787wZXW6x26lix3d16x2c16x26o76i.sgx78qx3d osgmk_$/$/$/$/$/$/$/$/$/$/$

No I hadn't. Looks like fun. But maybe with a road version of their 2 stroke twin 500 (400) GP engine and it could be actually light and not as top end heavy.

[release_the_bees]

Wow. That sounds amazing. I hope they end up producing it.

105 BHP and 160 kg. It sounds like my perfect bike.

[babysteps]

A race trim and road trim version have been spyed testing in Italy. . .

https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/ru...cRcPjMe1mIYzgj9gFgZUttF8FYpNnoSZcgnh26hkOUSsI (https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/aprilia-rs-660-spy-photo/?fbclid=IwAR03bMQ_ZiNsj1cRcPjMe1mIYzgj9gFgZUttF8FY pNnoSZcgnh26hkOUSsI)

[Fresh Oats]

WTF is this abomination...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1910560677.htm?rsqid=236aad38204c44f08e153c7b1f69b 870

Someone even offered him $1000 and he flattly turned it down the moron.

[tanken2]

WTF is this abomination...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1910560677.htm?rsqid=236aad38204c44f08e153c7b1f69b 870

Someone even offered him $1000 and he flattly turned it down the moron.

the Bambina behind it would be worth a lot more

[Laava]

The mesh! Oh my god that is funny!
Love how he states it has been professionally converted! To scientology?

[YellowDog]

The mesh! Oh my god that is funny!
Love how he states it has been professionally converted! To scientology?

What you on about. The mesh, along with those magnificent bolt head roofing screws, is finely crafted to add that DIY appeal, plus keep the larger spiders out too:

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/803158578.jpg

[jellywrestler]

[QUOTE=YellowDog;1131122546]What you on about. The mesh, along with those magnificent bolt head roofing screws, is finely crafted to add that DIY appeal, plus keep the larger spiders out too:

i reckon he's drunk too much duty free and used the polystyrene mesh the bottles come in as patterns, sad sad bike.

[jasonu]

I think he is dreaming.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/273632820850

[layton]

WTF is this abomination...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1910560677.htm?rsqid=236aad38204c44f08e153c7b1f69b 870

Someone even offered him $1000 and he flattly turned it down the moron.


what i like best is the cable tie mesh holders. really sets the bike off, and gives the "professional" touch.

im really trying not to troll the auction!:bleh:

[jellywrestler]

I think he is dreaming.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/273632820850

reality is world wide the britten is a dream bike, there are also model collectors who are out for something rare, probably will get that price

[AllanB]

I think he is dreaming.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/273632820850


I very much regret NOT purchasing one or two when they were released. I remember laughing and saying bugger me a model is not worth that ......

I shall add it to the list of investments I have missed...

[OddDuck]

WTF is this abomination...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1910560677.htm?rsqid=236aad38204c44f08e153c7b1f69b 870

Someone even offered him $1000 and he flattly turned it down the moron.

Does it come with chickens? Fresh eggs before every ride, mmm good

[nzspokes]

Xtc... 9x v b x l. F 5 hhj

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[Laava]

Xtc

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https://youtu.be/LCW6Kte2o1A

[AllanB]

Xtc... 9x v b x l. F 5 hhj




WTF????

Been on the craft beer :drool:

[jim.cox]

WTF????



Whisky Tango Foxtrot...

Ergo alcohol leads to dancing!

Its just a Warning...

[nzspokes]

WTF????

Been on the craft beer :drool:

My first KB pocket post!:laugh:

I somehow rung the ex wife at the same time, didnt realize I had posted here as well.

[YellowDog]

I think he is dreaming.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/273632820850

More like serious drug abuse :shit:

[F5 Dave]

Sure bud

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1918101423.htm?rsqid=1c997ff086ac4c54a295576cea45c d6b


He must want to fly bussiness class.

[pritch]

reality is world wide the britten is a dream bike, there are also model collectors who are out for something rare, probably will get that price

I particularly liked his alternate spelling of pewter. Perhaps I'll raise my tankard to him this afternoon.

[Laava]

Sure bud

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1918101423.htm?rsqid=1c997ff086ac4c54a295576cea45c d6b


He must want to fly bussiness class.
He's moving to a trailer au!

[HenryDorsetCase]

Sure bud

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1918101423.htm?rsqid=1c997ff086ac4c54a295576cea45c d6b


He must want to fly bussiness class.

-1 feedback. Yeah Nah even if the price was OK

[YellowDog]

-1 feedback. Yeah Nah even if the price was OK

Negative Feedback reads: "Poor understanding of English and TradeMe (from what I understand) lead to the individual clicking buy now with only the intent to look at the car, causing a wasted afternoon waiting for someone who did not follow through with their purchase."

Sounds like an opportunity for a free test ride :yes:

[F5 Dave]

Always hard to tell you need both sides. Maybe guy shows up and it's a piece of polished crap and sez fuk off. Or just a dick.

[AllanB]

Always hard to tell you need both sides. Maybe guy shows up and it's a piece of polished crap and sez fuk off. Or just a dick.

Or a guy turns up, shows his dick wanting a discount for 'favors' and posts negative rep when he gets a smack in the face. Shit happens in the mean streets - trust no one.

[F5 Dave]

Yeah for sure. Mate had some Cuzzie show up to see his XR250. Test ride. Hmm. He's taking a while. Wonder how he got here? No car . . .

[jellywrestler]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/antiques-collectables/automotive-transport/motorbikes/listing-1911869686.htm?rsqid=38c5e64a736642c6ba953dc18f5b0 af5

a signed shirt that's been washed a 100 times since then...

[malcy25]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/antiques-collectables/automotive-transport/motorbikes/listing-1911869686.htm?rsqid=38c5e64a736642c6ba953dc18f5b0 af5

a signed shirt that's been washed a 100 times since then...

At least I got mine on a bit of paper.... a week after I got his brother in law's signature on my bike

[husaberg]

At least I got mine on a bit of paper.... a week after I got his brother in law's signature on my bike

Be interesting to know what happened to his bike collection he kept pretty much every bike from about 1/2 way through his career some even earlier.
Likely the tasty 125 Twin he very nearly stole the championship on as a privateer.
340502340503340504340505340506340507
those scans dont do the colour of the Suzuki twin Justice, also note the frame is alloy tube.

[peanut]

When did exposing the timing belts (https://trademe.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/ducati/listing/1793641011) on Ducatis become a thing?

Are people finding modern Ducatis too reliable?

[AllanB]

When did exposing the timing belts (https://trademe.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/ducati/listing/1793641011) on Ducatis become a thing?

Are people finding modern Ducatis too reliable?

It's a wee bit trendy on the custom builds - just for shits and giggles because watching mechanical bits work is trouser stirring.

As you rightly point out there is a risk of a small stone or something shitting out the belt and making a mess of your fancy desmo valve gear.

[husaberg]

When did exposing the timing belts (https://trademe.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/ducati/listing/1793641011) on Ducatis become a thing?

Are people finding modern Ducatis too reliable?

I remember when the clear top bevel covers were all the rage.
http://roadandrace.com.au/parts/parts/images/Ducati_Beveldrive_geargazer_2.jpg

[WALRUS]

There was a guy with an S4R Monster down here who used to run it with no belt covers, no clutch cover, no mudguards etc etc.. I shudder to think how much crap ended up where crap isn't supposed to be!

I know it's not a bike but I stumbled across this while looking for ammo to rile up a ricer mate of mine in Nelson.. Looks like someone actually bought it though!!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1911056943&rsqid=b0beeeb82d95453a9f2ad9b7bfd85358&fbclid=IwAR0du7008O5txErrL9DgbHe2lSrigwe_xRRNb8eqy PimxymawrnsS4cBf6k

[YellowDog]

There was a guy with an S4R Monster down here who used to run it with no belt covers, no clutch cover, no mudguards etc etc.. I shudder to think how much crap ended up where crap isn't supposed to be!

I know it's not a bike but I stumbled across this while looking for ammo to rile up a ricer mate of mine in Nelson.. Looks like someone actually bought it though!!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1911056943&rsqid=b0beeeb82d95453a9f2ad9b7bfd85358&fbclid=IwAR0du7008O5txErrL9DgbHe2lSrigwe_xRRNb8eqy PimxymawrnsS4cBf6k

There's shit-stain on the back seat, included free of charge :sick:

[WALRUS]

I know, right.. Isn't it glorious!? Someone actually bought that thing!

[F5 Dave]

I remember when the clear top bevel covers were all the rage.

My TT500 had a cam window std.

Admittedly rather small but you could see the cam position marker. Never looked while it was going.

[F5 Dave]

When is an RG500 not an RG500?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1920146106.htm?rsqid=2a8e48ca442042c3b7cc3131d216d aea

[jasonu]

When is an RG500 not an RG500?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1920146106.htm?rsqid=2a8e48ca442042c3b7cc3131d216d aea

and he wants nearly RG500 money for it.

[peanut]

I feel a bit bad about posting this (https://trademe.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/honda/listing/1906064590) – because I love it when people build crazy shit in their sheds.

But a 20 km range? I’m not sure this project is fully baked.

[AllanB]

I feel a bit bad about posting this (https://trademe.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/honda/listing/1906064590) – because I love it when people build crazy shit in their sheds.

But a 20 km range? I’m not sure this project is fully baked.


Sorry it is a fail in my book due to the 20km range. Seriously that must be a typo and meant to be 200? Lets go with 200, in that case, good job that man.

Why has it a 28 degree rake?

[HenryDorsetCase]

When is an RG500 not an RG500?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1920146106.htm?rsqid=2a8e48ca442042c3b7cc3131d216d aea

I like it but I do not approve of tobacco advertising so no sale.

[FJRider]

It seems OK now to sell a GB400 as a GB500 "Replica" ... :devil2:

[FJRider]

Sorry it is a fail in my book due to the 20km range. Seriously that must be a typo and meant to be 200? Lets go with 200, in that case, good job that man.



I'm pretty sure it will be as advertised ... ;)

[husaberg]

When is an RG500 not an RG500?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1920146106.htm?rsqid=2a8e48ca442042c3b7cc3131d216d aea

I am picking he didn't realise he could put RZ500 RG400 RD400 NSR400 etc in the keywords to maximise his hit rate.
I don't feel at all betrayed by his clickbait listing title.
The description is pretty thorough.

i feel a bit more aggrieved over this listing
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1919332495.htm

[F5 Dave]

I like it but I do not approve of tobacco advertising so no sale.
Smoking, apart from out tailpipes is for losers. But Rothmans Hondas, Marlboro Yams etc were the best paint jobs.

[YellowDog]

1993 eBike for $8k:

:eek: "Selling very cheap to move on to next project" :eek:

[husaberg]

Smoking, apart from out tailpipes is for losers. But Rothmans Hondas, Marlboro Yams etc were the best paint jobs.

the ol 34 Pepsi looked okay better then the lucky strike colours
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[OddDuck]

I feel a bit bad about posting this (https://trademe.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/honda/listing/1906064590) – because I love it when people build crazy shit in their sheds.

But a 20 km range? I’m not sure this project is fully baked.

Up to 8 hour charge time, 100 km/h max speed, 20 km range... hmm how much small capacity commuter motorcycle plus electric bicycle can I get for my $8K?

[F5 Dave]

Yeah the Pepsi was one of the best. Later Telefonica 250 and Rossis Nastro paintjob looked great

[Voltaire]

I like it but I do not approve of tobacco advertising so no sale.

Why, its personal choice, like eating junk food and drinking alcohol, the latter of which is a good earner for the legal profession.:laugh:

[HenryDorsetCase]

Why, its personal choice, like eating junk food and drinking alcohol, the latter of which is a good earner for the legal profession.:laugh:

Because it is insidious and evil. It killed my mother when she was 42 and I was 17. I went from meh to actual hatred.

[Ocean1]

Because it is insidious and evil. It killed my mother when she was 42 and I was 17. I went from meh to actual hatred.

Yep, marketing of anything that addictive should be considered malicious.

[Voltaire]

Because it is insidious and evil. It killed my mother when she was 42 and I was 17. I went from meh to actual hatred.

I recall parties at my parents place in the late 60's early 70's where the house was full of smoke, used to stick of spilled beer and smoke for days.

[AllanB]

What I find really interesting right now in NZ is there is a Govt backed plan to eliminate smoking, on the other had they want a referendum on legalising smoking dope <_<

[Fresh Oats]

What I find really interesting right now in NZ is there is a Govt backed plan to eliminate smoking, on the other had they want a referendum on legalising smoking dope <_<

Not that I approve of smoking dope (I certainly don't participate), or smoking in general, but dope is actually healthier than cigarettes. Hell, it's healthier than alcohol.
Not to mention the $$ side of things. Not just in taxing it but also in not needing to convict people for it/commit police resources (which could otherwise be spent on cops watching long stretches of barely used roads in order to ticket people going 120.).

[Drew]

What I find really interesting right now in NZ is there is a Govt backed plan to eliminate smoking, on the other had they want a referendum on legalising smoking dope <_<

Hardly the same thing, other than the delivery method. I'm sure a few people smoke weed the way I smoke ciggies, but not every day.

The health effect is a fraction of tobacco.

[jim.cox]

on the other had they want a referendum on legalising smoking dope <_<

Its going to be a referendum on TAXING dope.

If it passes, we will see at least as much tax on weed as on tobacco - ie lots.

Thats why they want it.

[F5 Dave]

Ok getting back on track as this isn't the weed thread.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1924113898.htm?rsqid=c2fba69c3aa04ba79d0c7950b2fb2 bb9

[Laava]

Ok getting back on track as this isn't the weed thread.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1924113898.htm?rsqid=c2fba69c3aa04ba79d0c7950b2fb2 bb9
Pretty meh! His worst mistake will be removing the airbox. I bet it is all over the place to ride...
lol at all the people saying that smoking weed isnt as harmful as tobacco! If you smoked twenty joints a day, it will have no harmful effects? Bullshit!

[Dadpole]

Reading fail. Wrong thread....:brick:

[pritch]

If you smoked twenty joints a day, it will have no harmful effects? Bullshit!

I'm not the dope smoking expert, but twenty joints a day seems a lot. As in unlikely huge. Then again it could explain some of the machinery that has appeared in this thread, and some of the prices.

[jellywrestler]

Pretty meh! His worst mistake will be removing the airbox. I bet it is all over the place to ride...
or not, sounds like the ads written by a real estate salesman

"The carburettors have been re-jetted, and the bike now has a sporty bark of a sound with a chirpier throttle response."

[Laava]

I'm not the dope smoking expert, but twenty joints a day seems a lot. As in unlikely huge. Then again it could explain some of the machinery that has appeared in this thread, and some of the prices.
Lol! Yep pretty out of it!
I smoked plenty of dope over the years, and very seldom did I meet anyone that would smoke that much, but they are out there! My comment was directed at others claims that it is nowhere near as bad. Sorry to be continually off topic...

[jasonu]

Totally cool bike but $17500?????

https://www.ebay.com/itm/223341376239

[F5 Dave]

$25kNZ. Totally gorgeous. I rode a mates MC21 SPE the other day (like the SP minus the mags) and it was a fun little toy. He grabbed it for 5k 2 years back while still available. Sadly not in those colours. The 28 is Sexier but heavier with same engine.
Another mate (Dodgy) has a 28 with 300 kit and reworked R6 front end, radials etc. I know which one I'd rather have and it must have cost a lot less.

[Dodgy]

I cant remember what I paid for my MC28 - maybe $3k? It did have some cracks in the fairings, but that was what I wanted as it was going to be a project. You still need to take it for a ride Dave...

[F5 Dave]

Well check my 500 build thread. We'll have that 2 stroke ride this summer.

[onearmedbandit]

What I find really interesting right now in NZ is there is a Govt backed plan to eliminate smoking, on the other had they want a referendum on legalising smoking dope <_<

You stated your position immediately by using the term 'dope'.

[F5 Dave]

Anyhoo. . .


17yr old dirtbike, sadly unreliable from new, let's just say the 4 strokes weren't their finest hour. I actually saw one going on a recent ride, first time in well over a decade.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-1929594845.htm?rsqid=add0ba1856ae444cb3e860c74d9a8 7a8

[F5 Dave]

Ok this is probably the best hipster racer I've seen yet.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1929772834.htm?rsqid=375612b23bfd4502bbcaea2597c16 cfd


Still not giving you 15k for it, stooopid.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Ok this is probably the best hipster racer I've seen yet.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1929772834.htm?rsqid=375612b23bfd4502bbcaea2597c16 cfd


Still not giving you 15k for it, stooopid.

Google some of the guy's bikes - they're up there with some of the best customs you will see anywhere. That is particularly nicely done IMO and its selling for the price of a new Triumph Street Twin.....

[babysteps]

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! I particularly like how they left the original Side cover on....

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1927989864.htm?rsqid=fb2417f9841f49cf913df791aa6a0 6e1

[husaberg]

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! I particularly like how they left the original Side cover on....

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1927989864.htm?rsqid=fb2417f9841f49cf913df791aa6a0 6e1

looks better than most other than the mismatched front guard.

[Drew]

Ok this is probably the best hipster racer I've seen yet.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1929772834.htm?rsqid=375612b23bfd4502bbcaea2597c16 cfd


Still not giving you 15k for it, stooopid.

The market seems to be tolerating these bikes. Looks like you're just going to have to accept that like Harleys, people want them.

[Voltaire]

Ok this is probably the best hipster racer I've seen yet.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1929772834.htm?rsqid=375612b23bfd4502bbcaea2597c16 cfd


Still not giving you 15k for it, stooopid.

Translation:

I don't have 15K.:laugh:

[F5 Dave]

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! I particularly like how they left the original Side cover on....

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1927989864.htm?rsqid=fb2417f9841f49cf913df791aa6a0 6e1


"It pains me to list it, but I was told to"

By God.:crazy:

[F5 Dave]

Translation:

I don't have 15K.:laugh:
A 6 litre tank, gravel tyres, a slow engine and parsimonious filtration, I just don't see where you'd ride it. I don't drink coffee with the oiled beard crew, flat tracking isn't really 'a thing' here. I mean why?

[YellowDog]

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! I particularly like how they left the original Side cover on....

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1927989864.htm?rsqid=fb2417f9841f49cf913df791aa6a0 6e1

So the first photo was from when it was originally purchased (not that you'd hardly be able to tell - FFS) and we are now playing spot the difference. :first:

[HenryDorsetCase]

A 6 litre tank, gravel tyres, a slow engine and parsimonious filtration, I just don't see where you'd ride it. I don't drink coffee with the oiled beard crew, flat tracking isn't really 'a thing' here. I mean why?

light, quick enough, looks cool, what's not to like?

[Voltaire]

A 6 litre tank, gravel tyres, a slow engine and parsimonious filtration, I just don't see where you'd ride it. I don't drink coffee with the oiled beard crew, flat tracking isn't really 'a thing' here. I mean why?

There are people out there with sheds full of bikes that never get used, but yeah its hard to make the connection between gravel and 6 litres.

Gravel 1/4 mile drags anyone?

[pritch]

Translation:

I don't have 15K.:laugh:

I don't have 15K for that anyway. As customs go though, that is nice.

[jellywrestler]

A 6 litre tank, gravel tyres, a slow engine and parsimonious filtration, I just don't see where you'd ride it. I don't drink coffee with the oiled beard crew, flat tracking isn't really 'a thing' here. I mean why?

you can be a sad little man some days, it's not run of the mill follow everyone else's build, it's an old 750 twin that still has grunt and it's gonna suit someone that wants something different and clean and tidy. How many bikes out there actually fulfill there purpose of design versus use to even 50% of their life, fuck all, a lot are just for sunday coffee, i though you'd know that by now
i think this is refreshingly cool compared to a lot of shit out there.

[Dodgy]

Ok this is probably the best hipster racer I've seen yet.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1929772834.htm?rsqid=375612b23bfd4502bbcaea2597c16 cfd


Still not giving you 15k for it, stooopid.

I quite like that as well but I bought my ZRX1200 for a third of that....

Some dork on FB had avertised a piece of shite XJ650 for a similar price. It was the truly tragic brown seat, paint job, remove stuff and voila a scrambler. His interpretation was off the mark...

[F5 Dave]

To be honest I'm concerned my 500 will have a similar range as a small tanked 750 .

I just don't understand people who treat motorcycling like some kind of hobby.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I just don't understand people who treat motorcycling like some kind of hobby.

as opposed to????

[F5 Dave]

Blasphemy!! BURN HIM!!

[Drew]

To be honest I'm concerned my 500 will have a similar range as a small tanked 750 .

I just don't understand people who treat motorcycling like some kind of hobby.

That doesn't make your idea of motorcycling the right one. Fuck, I dont remember the last time I rode a bike on the road. I'm still a motorcyclist though.

[jellywrestler]

That doesn't make your idea of motorcycling the right one. Fuck, I dont remember the last time I rode a bike on the road. I'm still a motorcyclist though.

new years eve GN125 was a good opportunity...,.
it was there, tyres warmed up and all

[F5 Dave]

That doesn't make your idea of motorcycling the right one. Fuck, I dont remember the last time I rode a bike on the road. I'm still a motorcyclist though.
Bless you my son. Say 3 Hail Siezures and memorise a chapter from the book of Haynes or Clymer

[layton]

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! I particularly like how they left the original Side cover on....

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1927989864.htm?rsqid=fb2417f9841f49cf913df791aa6a0 6e1


Seen this beast in the flesh today. All I can say is wow.

[Fresh Oats]

Ok this is probably the best hipster racer I've seen yet.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1929772834.htm?rsqid=375612b23bfd4502bbcaea2597c16 cfd


Still not giving you 15k for it, stooopid.

Wow that's nice. Personally not a fan of trackers/scramblers but this guys got skills. Just needs a nice round analog speedo.
The bar end mirror is really nice.


Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! I particularly like how they left the original Side cover on....

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1927989864.htm?rsqid=fb2417f9841f49cf913df791aa6a0 6e1

https://i.imgflip.com/2se3j0.jpg

Yea, I think that's top5 worst things I have ever seen. The absolute first question I have is why the absolute fuck would you put USD forks on a god damn GN... what a complete waste of money.
Second, it's NOT a cafe racer (hipster racer), it's a tracker at best. Upgraded the front forks, stock rear suspension. Hideous front mudguard off like a fucking quad bike or some shit. Seat shorter than the subframe and is bigger than my Cx500's stock seat and that's fucking saying something. Rear mudguard ugly. These weird half flame things on the tank. Just the whole black/red colour scheme is god awful. It's a god damn GN.
It's so awful, I can't stand to look at it but can't pry my eyes away from it at the same time.

People aint turning heads because they think it's cool, lets just put it that way.

[pritch]

These weird half flame things on the tank. Just the whole black/red colour scheme is god awful.

"Seller is in Auckland." There I was thinking he must surely live in Canterbury.

[Scubbo]

fuck cleaning the cases when you fully rebuild the motor its not worth it :shifty:

[Banditbandit]

Ok this is probably the best hipster racer I've seen yet.




Hipsters don't race - it's not cool - they just pose ..

[F5 Dave]

They don't seem to put up any mileage either going by the way most of these bikes seem to get sold shortly after they have been completed (and used in the loosest manner).

[Laava]

fuck cleaning the cases when you fully rebuild the motor its not worth it :shifty:
Bro, have you even seen the price of oven cleaner?

[Laava]

Lol!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1922444628.htm?rsqid=1978b276f8744b47b54d69deeaa7e 1db

[Laava]

More Lols! Maybe he sold it and upped the price to avoid feeage?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1925618996.htm?rsqid=d64ef52f0cdd44e1a62e3cb0858d3 bed

[F5 Dave]

Lol!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-1922444628.htm?rsqid=1978b276f8744b47b54d69deeaa7e 1db
Aha Haha. Now that's more like it:woohoo:

[husaberg]

More Lols! Maybe he sold it and upped the price to avoid feeage?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1925618996.htm?rsqid=d64ef52f0cdd44e1a62e3cb0858d3 bed

with no WOF
its a modern rep of a 60s and 70's bike that was itself a copy of a BSA A10
But hes expecting more for it than a pristine numbers matching, top of the line limited edition Rocket Goldstar BSA A10 with all the Eddie Dow Extras a IOM history and a seat once gripped Liz Hurley bottom.

[AllanB]

with no WOF
its a modern rep of a 60s and 70's bike that was itself a copy of a BSA A10
But hes expecting more for it than a pristine numbers matching, top of the line limited edition Rocket Goldstar BSA A10 with all the Eddie Dow Extras a IOM history and a seat once gripped Liz Hurley bottom.

And his last comment was it has a engine issue. FFS $25k ....

[husaberg]

And his last comment was it has a engine issue. FFS $25k ....
Thats just tops it off, sound like one of those okay husbands puts bike on trademe to shut up nagging wife who wants to sell his toys so she can get newer prado to keep up with Neighbour situations.
and he has zero intention of selling, but has somehow convinced his wife thinks it worth all the money he spent on over the years.

[Drew]

Fucking buckets.

[sidecar bob]

Fucking buckets.

That can't be a bucket. All the bodywork is one colour.

[Banditbandit]

More Lols! Maybe he sold it and upped the price to avoid feeage?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1925618996.htm?rsqid=d64ef52f0cdd44e1a62e3cb0858d3 bed




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SwQ9iavJeI

[Banditbandit]

Fucking buckets.

I wonder what beating non-alien machines means ??

[F5 Dave]

Anything more that a warmed FXR in a std chassis I guess.

[kiwikk]

"Meh, I am over old bikes" and sold it. INSTANTLY regretted it.:(

CB400F's come up occasionally but you'll need a fat piggy bank for this one
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1929456172.htm?rsqid=1cecec85f68743e4b3f65ad5c3f48 f9b

I've got one in original unrestored condition. Lovely patina of age and testament of Honda 40 year old quality

Runs like a sewing machine :niceone: Almost returned to original spec. I would not expect anywhere near $12k for it

[Fresh Oats]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1909503427.htm?rsqid=fbab32f8d1a44e25bffcadc3b0a29 5fc

oof. This guys having a laugh.

[F5 Dave]

It looks mint and it's the Turbo, he's asking 10 meaning he's probably expecting 9, guess he might get that. Jelly should have a better handle on what the market for these would bea r

[pete376403]

It looks mint and it's the Turbo, he's asking 10 meaning he's probably expecting 9, guess he might get that. Jelly should have a better handle on what the market for these would bea r
Jelly will be swooning over the GT750 in the last picture

[Drew]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1909503427.htm?rsqid=fbab32f8d1a44e25bffcadc3b0a29 5fc

oof. This guys having a laugh.


Keh?

That's the right money for the bike.

[Drew]

Jelly will be swooning over the GT750 in the last picture

No, but I fucken am. Never heard Spyda mention a water bottle that I can remember.

[russd7]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1909503427.htm?rsqid=fbab32f8d1a44e25bffcadc3b0a29 5fc

oof. This guys having a laugh.

have seen that bike several times and it is a seriously nice bike, he will get what he wants or hold on to it is my guess,

[AllanB]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1909503427.htm?rsqid=fbab32f8d1a44e25bffcadc3b0a29 5fc

oof. This guys having a laugh.

Give or take $500 I'd say that is bang on the money. Try and find a mint one somewhere else. Or one full stop for that matter.

The GT looks the bizz in the background.

[pritch]

Keh?

That's the right money for the bike.

If you were to turn your nose up at that one it'd likely be a long wait for another one. In the US they seem to go for the equivalent of about NZ$7250 but one was $11,500.

Interesting comment from a former Honda mechanic. He said the CX500 was overweight and underpowered, lowering the compression to allow for the turbo made it even worse, a real slug. When the turbo kicked in though the effect was dramatic. More than one came in to the shop with low side damage due to the turbo effect hitting mid corner.

Honda fixed those problems with the CX650 Turbo, but they didn't upgrade the brakes which created a new problem.

[husaberg]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1909503427.htm?rsqid=fbab32f8d1a44e25bffcadc3b0a29 5fc

oof. This guys having a laugh.

Seems more than reasonable there were a collectors item when they were made.
62,0000km in 35 Years ie less than 2000km a year.
FFS they only made the 500 for one year.
I have a pull back CX500 turbo toy when i was about 5 Ii bet its still in the toy box at my mums house.
If Jellyspydr wants it i will dig it out for him

[husaberg]

If you were to turn your nose up at that one it'd likely be a long wait for another one. In the US they seem to go for the equivalent of about NZ$7250 but one was $11,500.

Interesting comment from a former Honda mechanic. He said the CX500 was overweight and underpowered, lowering the compression to allow for the turbo made it even worse, a real slug. When the turbo kicked in though the effect was dramatic. More than one came in to the shop with low side damage due to the turbo effect hitting mid corner.

Honda fixed those problems with the CX650 Turbo, but they didn't upgrade the brakes which created a new problem.

The CX was never designed to be normally aspirated it was designed from day dot for forced induction, they ran turbo and supercharged prototype models but realeased the plastic maggot first.
Even when it was released in the late 70's Hoda said it was always to be forced induction.
thanks for the price i was just trying to figure out what they cost new.

Although according to the CW blurb i just read it was redesigned before the maggot reached production to allow it to be turbo'd thicker casings, stronger around clutch, bigger housing to later take goldwing clutch for turbo models, It had 250 separate patents.
Best i can find is about 5k USD
Got it $4,898 USD in 1982. Which inflation adjusted is $12,745 in today's USD.

[jasonu]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1909503427.htm?rsqid=fbab32f8d1a44e25bffcadc3b0a29 5fc

oof. This guys having a laugh.

Not necessarily. If it it any good ie xlnt or better condition it will be a good long term investment.

[peanut]

For this much money (https://trademe.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/1933801973?rsqid=f52eba549db94eb291420ed53e0b9b17) I was expecting it to be an original Bathurst six-hour edition with wire wheels.

It’s a cool bike. But the price seems optimistic.

[jasonu]

For this much money (https://trademe.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/1933801973?rsqid=f52eba549db94eb291420ed53e0b9b17) I was expecting it to be an original Bathurst six-hour edition with wire wheels.

It’s a cool bike. But the price seems optimistic.

Yes cool bikes.
I had one. Fucking horrible to ride. Worst riding position ever!

[jasonu]

Dreaming or not???
I had no idea the RG500s were bringing this sort of money. Last time I looked ( a year ago) nice ones here in the $15k range.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/283357893204

[F5 Dave]

For this much money (https://trademe.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/1933801973?rsqid=f52eba549db94eb291420ed53e0b9b17) I was expecting it to be an original Bathurst six-hour edition with wire wheels.

It’s a cool bike. But the price seems optimistic.
"70th Anniversary Edition The most powerful Katana Original condition"
Sheesh! Has it been that long already?! I must have over slept :shit:

[F5 Dave]

Dreaming or not???
I had no idea the RG500s were bringing this sort of money. Last time I looked ( a year ago) nice ones here in the $15k range.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/283357893204
For a collector quality for the super rich they would fetch considerably more than a clean example.

Of course the steering damper and non standard pipes would scupper this example. Turkey.

[AllanB]

"70th Anniversary Edition The most powerful Katana Original condition"
Sheesh! Has it been that long already?! I must have over slept :shit:


Yes it's interesting as I was not aware they had tooled up again and ran off a thousand special edition ones. I assume the 70th refers to Suzukis duration.

I thought the wire wheel version pumped out 120hp back in the day - making it the most powerful Katana.

[speedpro]

wire wheeler, black pipe was the biz. South African spec?

[husaberg]

wire wheeler, black pipe was the biz. South African spec?

More Colemans? suzuki spec.
They speced or made the changes on the required number of bike 25?to make sure it was legal enough and fast enough.
cams, carbs, heavy duty clutch, fuel tank was modified as new carbs were taller, the centre header section was still chrome, the outer headers & mufflers were black & had a 32 mil outlet, standard chrome pipes were 28 mil.
Wire wheels were so they could run the right size Tyre, not sure re rims but the hubs were just std suzuki fare of the time (even used by the GN250 Front)
Whole thread on them and other ones here.
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/154893-80-81-Suzuki-GSX1100T-ET-EX-wire-wheel-racing-history-Does-anyone-actually-know/page5?p=1131030389#post1131030389
Some might say Katanas are iconic i say they are just ugly they were then they still are now.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yes cool bikes.
I had one. Fucking horrible to ride. Worst riding position ever!

Yes. I had the horn for them something chronic, rolled in to buy one, sat on it and went yeah nah. BMW RnineT racer edition is almost exactly the same.... I wont be buying one of them either.

[HenryDorsetCase]

"70th Anniversary Edition The most powerful Katana Original condition"
Sheesh! Has it been that long already?! I must have over slept :shit:

243kg!!!!!

blimey

[AllanB]

Yes. I had the horn for them something chronic, rolled in to buy one, sat on it and went yeah nah. BMW RnineT racer edition is almost exactly the same.... I wont be buying one of them either.

Agree re the RnineT racer - I found it worse due to the weight of the engine cylinders handing out - sitting on it, stretched out like some dominatrix has tied me down for a good spanking, it was a noticeable heave to get the bike upright. Still bars can be changed.

BMW have the variations from the original on sale presently at a much better looking price.

[pritch]

Back in the day some of those "Coleman's" spec bikes must've gone north 'cause some Brit Katana riders had an upside down "Mine's legal" patch on their leathers. The upside down thing being that strange Pom reference to lands down under.

[AllanB]

Poms are strange.

[F5 Dave]

As a skinny 19yr old I had a 750 version of the first one. I rode Wellington to Auckland in complete comfort. Did heaps of miles. Even sort of ok in the gravel. I always had a suspicion that Japanese motorcycles were made specifically for me.

Well except the serious dirt bikes. . .

Had a girlfriend who seemed to have a thing for spanking. Turns out she was putting it on to be interesting. Her not me sickos.

[Voltaire]

Agree re the RnineT racer - I found it worse due to the weight of the engine cylinders handing out - sitting on it, stretched out like some dominatrix has tied me down for a good spanking, it was a noticeable heave to get the bike upright. Still bars can be changed.

BMW have the variations from the original on sale presently at a much better looking price.

Wanting to change the bars is the bodies way of saying you are too old and need a Harley instead, or that awful Ducati cruiser thing.

I find the original 1974 R90/S has almost the perfect riding position and with over 67HP on tap just touching 200 kgs its most agreeable, with the added plus of $50 a year rego, not having to darken the doorway of dealers, with an unparalleled parts support network.
As for reliability with its freshly rebuild engine and gearbox it should do another 160 000kms quite easily.

[pritch]

Wanting to change the bars is the bodies way of saying you are too old and need a Harley instead, or that awful Ducati cruiser thing.


Well it is true that it is one of the first signs that you're over the hill, but it could still be a while until the Harley becomes the solution.

[F5 Dave]

A solution looking for a problem.

Perhaps a divorce and attempt to reinvent yourself as a comedy badass.

[WALRUS]

Are Paso's going up in value now? Not long ago there were a handful of these for sale over here for $3k or so

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1925373832.htm?rsqid=8139f771b4ee4967976ade8749e07 301

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/889141777.jpg

They're not exactly the prettiest Duc's out there and for fewer dollarydoos you can pick up a 916 engine'd Monster, a Hypermotard, a handful of SS's

[layton]

feeling optimistic?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/wheels/listing-1936428328.htm?rsqid=6bcb12524747408ab53afe9f8fcd4 c81

[husaberg]

feeling optimistic?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/wheels/listing-1936428328.htm?rsqid=6bcb12524747408ab53afe9f8fcd4 c81

Well looked after crack tested and in demand in the USA.
likely wrong size for most modern post classic but period legal widths, so its wide for its time at 2.5

Morris mag as used by AMA supberbike Yoshi GS1000 etc
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/151865-Old-multi-cylinder-bikes-of-the-50s-to-later-on-Japanese-British-Euro-etc/page33
Yamaha wheels of the same period look similar as do some Yamahas and Triumph

the rears were ahead of their time in having a cush drive

[layton]

Well looked after crack tested and in demand in the USA.
likely wrong size for most modern post classic but period legal widths, so its wide for its time at 2.5

Morris mag as used by AMA suberbike Yoshi GS1000 etc
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/151865-Old-multi-cylinder-bikes-of-the-50s-to-later-on-Japanese-British-Euro-etc/page33
Yamaha wheels of the same period look similar as do some Yamahas and Triumph

the way i read it, it was crack tested 15 years ago, when it was painted? personally that seems like an awful lot of coin for a front rim with no rotors.

Forged OZ Front Wheel: 7.60 lbs
Magnesium front wheel 7.5 lbs

i understand its "period" but really? do people pay this sort of money ?

[pritch]

but really? do people pay this sort of money ?

We should have an answer to that about 2.07PM Friday?

[husaberg]

the way i read it, it was crack tested 15 years ago, when it was painted? personally that seems like an awful lot of coin for a front rim with no rotors.

Forged OZ Front Wheel: 7.60 lbs
Magnesium front wheel 7.5 lbs

i understand its "period" but really? do people pay this sort of money ?
YIP
Have a look what DG or Webco heads for period 2 strokes or Mugen kits nostalgia is worth $$$$$$
The crack testing is aircraft spec and the piant has to be striped for it to be done.
Mag rims need special treatment and will turn to crap without it.
Would i pay it, no but someone would in the USA.
I would easily pay $500 for a Spoked RD400 rear wheel
There wasva 90's marchesini Mag rim for a honda listed this week never seen what it went for. (unsold $500)
THESE CAN GO 500 POUNDS IN THE UK.

[layton]

YIP
Have a look what DG or Webco heads for period 2 strokes or Mugen kits nostalgia is worth $$$$$$
The crack testing is aircraft spec and the piant has to be striped for it to be done.
Mag rims need special treatment and will turn to crap without it.
Would i pay it, no but someone would in the USA.
I would easily pay $500 for a Spoked RD400 rear wheel
There wasva 90's marchesini Mag rim for a honda listed this week never seen what it went for. (unsold $500)
THESE CAN GO 500 POUNDS IN THE UK.

Ahhh, okay. yep... i guess it all depends what you have and what gets ya going right?:eek5:

Come to think of it, i have a friend who would give his testicle for a rear spoked rim for his katana.

i will scurry back to my corner!:whistle:

[husaberg]

Ahhh, okay. yep... i guess it all depends what you have and what gets ya going right?:eek5:

Come to think of it, a friend would give a testicle for a rear spoked rim for his katana.

i will scurry back to my corner!:whistle:
No need to scurry just cause i have an opinion doesnt mean i am right.
Rear wheel spoked katana hub at least asfaik is the same as a GS1000 and likely a fair few others.
Have a look at the parts fiches of the period
Y 1978 GS1000
Rear Wheel (gs1000c, N)
1979 GS1000
Rear Wheel
1979 GS1000E
Rear Wheel (gs1000c, N)
1979 GS1000H
Rear Wheel
1980 GS1000
Rear Wheel (gs1000t)
1980 GSX1100
Rear Wheel (gsx1100t, Gsx1100x)
1981 GSX1100
Rear Wheel (gsx1100t, Gsx1100x)
1982 GSX1100
Rear Wheel (gsx1100z/d/xd)
1983 GSX1100ES
Rear W
http://www.mickhone.com.au/part/suzuki/6411045001

The front hub is common as muck GN250 GT550 thousands others Suzukis

The guy selling the Wheel will be happy to wait (Pete Sales)
If you ask what the bike it came from its likely got NZ racing history.


With regards to the Morris Wheels if i wanted that look i would get a set of 2012 ish Triumph wheels.
https://cdn2.cycletrader.com/v1/media/5c2f40dbb90da067a73e1728.jpg
they come in modern sizes and look close enough for me. Even though they are more lester look than Morris.
So if i was build say a RD400 thats what i would use.
https://thebikeshed.cc/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Spirit-RD400-THUMB-300x182.jpg



i see they make morris mag replicsa
http://japan.webike.net/moto_news/the-legend-that-revives-king-kenny-also-loved-the-golden-wheel-limited-reproduction-of-morrismag/
https://japan.webike.net/products/22605723.html

[Banditbandit]

Wanting to change the bars is the bodies way of saying you are too old and need a Harley instead, or that awful Ducati cruiser thing.



I always thought that when I got old I would get a harley ..

I'm over sixty - rode a couple of harleys (and a couple of other cruisers) - just NO.

[Laava]

WTF?
Has some nice finishing contrasting with the rest of the nastiness. Impressed that it has been ridden to whangamomona, not impressed with rear exhaust pipe mount. Going to need some stuff to get a wof, surely? And that pipe? Blapblapblapblapblap, that would just sound annoying IMO.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1937888897.htm?rsqid=de88d06a14b94306a0f0986057e06 77c

[Laava]

Some people should not be allowed to choose paint!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1928374187.htm?rsqid=de88d06a14b94306a0f0986057e06 77c

[jellywrestler]

No, but I fucken am. Never heard Spyda mention a water bottle that I can remember.

waterbottels do nothing for me, i do remember a mate getting a brand new gt380 every year and they just gleamed.

[jellywrestler]

have seen that bike several times and it is a seriously nice bike, he will get what he wants or hold on to it is my guess,

there's been two on lately for $7500 ish which pulls the value down a bit. there's enough of these turning over for everyone who wants one to get one affordably. had one for some years, nice bike but was just wrong to ride, would whip through the power band way to quick then get jet lag between gears, had an xn85 around the same time and that was just great as it was a bigger motor and no shaft, fuck all gear changes needed for these reasons

[jellywrestler]

Seems more than reasonable there were a collectors item when they were made.
62,0000km in 35 Years ie less than 2000km a year.
FFS they only made the 500 for one year.
I have a pull back CX500 turbo toy when i was about 5 Ii bet its still in the toy box at my mums house.
If Jellyspydr wants it i will dig it out for him

thanks but no thanks mate

[jellywrestler]

wire wheeler, black pipe was the biz. South African spec?

you're confused, the black piper was a gsx1100, which also had wires, the gsx1100sxz was the wire wheel kat

[jellywrestler]

Had a girlfriend who seemed to have a thing for spanking. Turns out she was putting it on to be interesting. Her not me sickos.

you still got her number?

[jellywrestler]

feeling optimistic?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/wheels/listing-1936428328.htm?rsqid=6bcb12524747408ab53afe9f8fcd4 c81

not at all to someone who wants one and has the other end.

[F5 Dave]

Some people should not be allowed to choose paint!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1928374187.htm?rsqid=de88d06a14b94306a0f0986057e06 77c
Oh. My!

.

.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Some people should not be allowed to choose paint!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1928374187.htm?rsqid=de88d06a14b94306a0f0986057e06 77c

agree the gold is tacky, and its a big job to change it (shit's everywhere). But at or near the money its at its not bad buying.

[sidecar bob]

not at all to someone who wants one and has the other end.

Holy crap, how can I stop Grumph from seeing that ad?:facepalm:

[pritch]

WTF?
Impressed that it has been ridden to whangamomona,


Pipe wrap, brown seat, unlikely engine unit, it ticks all the boxes. Credit where it's due though, the guy took better pics than 90% of the TM sellers.

[YellowDog]

WTF?
Has some nice finishing contrasting with the rest of the nastiness. Impressed that it has been ridden to whangamomona, not impressed with rear exhaust pipe mount. Going to need some stuff to get a wof, surely? And that pipe? Blapblapblapblapblap, that would just sound annoying IMO.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-1937888897.htm?rsqid=de88d06a14b94306a0f0986057e06 77c

My dyslexia caused me to misread it as 'Salvage'.

The photos didn't serve to convince me otherwise :no:

[F5 Dave]

I'd struggle to see this making this much

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1942330171.htm?rsqid=f6576f3a05ae43158922a28e67161 f05

It looks great, but it's only fault is it's not an X7. And that counts for lot as they were aiming for different markets. Commuting hack in this case.

[F5 Dave]

Ok this is a lot of wonga.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1936715694.htm?rsqid=f6576f3a05ae43158922a28e67161 f05

Heck maybe there is precedent but, well they weren't the factory special that they might have been. They were a distinguished gentleman's bike and virtually impossible to turn into a race rep for which the brand was so famous for. It got shaft drive for heavens sake.

Used to see one running around Wellington not that long ago mind.

[F5 Dave]

And this one I'm just angry about because I want it, or at least to ride it and decide. Should have looked around 15 years ago

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1936457277.htm?rsqid=f6576f3a05ae43158922a28e67161 f05

[Drew]

And this one I'm just angry about because I want it, or at least to ride it and decide. Should have looked around 15 years ago

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1936457277.htm?rsqid=f6576f3a05ae43158922a28e67161 f05
They're pretty smooth from memory. Rode a couple when I worked at Welly Motorcycles as a lad.

[AllanB]

I'd struggle to see this making this much

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1942330171.htm?rsqid=f6576f3a05ae43158922a28e67161 f05

It looks great, but it's only fault is it's not an X7. And that counts for lot as they were aiming for different markets. Commuting hack in this case.

You have a valid point re X7 but try to find another in that condition ...... hmmmm future investment, buy now, ten years later .....

[george formby]

And this one I'm just angry about because I want it, or at least to ride it and decide. Should have looked around 15 years ago

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1936457277.htm?rsqid=f6576f3a05ae43158922a28e67161 f05


Ooh! :shit:

I need that bike for a full house, wanted one since they came out. I have the last DT and the best TDM, the TDR sits smack in the middle of my sheds era. And I'm still haunted by some dude on a TDR who used to smoke my 750 Kawasaki, lol, going to work each morning in blighty.

Very spendy... And just at the point of expensive electrical things going phut.

Oh dear, I'm so tempted.

[AllanB]

That MV - farrrrkkkkk that's a big sale price. Hmmm I'm about to turn 54, statistically going my the live span of males in my family early 80's is achievable. If I keep my Ducati for another thirty years will I leave a valuable classic for the kids?

[sidecar bob]

That MV - farrrrkkkkk that's a big sale price. Hmmm I'm about to turn 54, statistically going my the live span of males in my family early 80's is achievable. If I keep my Ducati for another thirty years will I leave a valuable classic for the kids?

I could sell you a similar age one with fewer cylinders sooner for a bit less.

[jellywrestler]

Ok this is a lot of wonga.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1936715694.htm?rsqid=f6576f3a05ae43158922a28e67161 f05

Heck maybe there is precedent but, well they weren't the factory special that they might have been. They were a distinguished gentleman's bike and virtually impossible to turn into a race rep for which the brand was so famous for. It got shaft drive for heavens sake.

Used to see one running around Wellington not that long ago mind.

brown seat might be right up your alley. an identical bike sold last week in the usa for $55k, there were about five MV Fours at the auction. this was definitely the cheaper model, an MV with pedigreee nonetheless.

[husaberg]

Ooh! :shit:

I need that bike for a full house, wanted one since they came out. I have the last DT and the best TDM, the TDR sits smack in the middle of my sheds era. And I'm still haunted by some dude on a TDR who used to smoke my 750 Kawasaki, lol, going to work each morning in blighty.

Very spendy... And just at the point of expensive electrical things going phut.

Oh dear, I'm so tempted.

i uderstand the rest but the best TDM?
I could understand TRX.
Always loved the idea of the TDR but not 9300K

[F5 Dave]

Really should have the 350ì YPVS engine in it. Seen in a mag with a RZ with a 500 kit like mine fitted to a TDR, but that is just silly

[F5 Dave]

You have a valid point re X7 but try to find another in that condition ...... hmmmm future investment, buy now, ten years later .....
Yeah but it's a bit like a mint Honda CD250. Fantastic commuter or learner, but future classic? Nah, too bread and butter.

[malcy25]

Ok this is a lot of wonga.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1936715694.htm?rsqid=f6576f3a05ae43158922a28e67161 f05

Heck maybe there is precedent but, well they weren't the factory special that they might have been. They were a distinguished gentleman's bike and virtually impossible to turn into a race rep for which the brand was so famous for. It got shaft drive for heavens sake.

Used to see one running around Wellington not that long ago mind.

I recall as a 15 year old visiting a shop in Costa Mesa California (southern LA) called Ricky Racer in 1982. Had a half doz lined up at about $7500 USD. I remember being a little amazed but as my father had the prior year, spent about 6k USD (about 12k NZ) on a new BMW in the States and shipped it home after a few thousand miles being added to it. The MV's were sort of cool, but......then again, as a 15 year old I'd just spent the weekend riding around on a R65LS BMW mini twin. Meh, you say. This one had a Luftmeister Turbo kit! (okay it was still dog slow. but it was TURBOED and I was 15 and to get a licence in Cali was 16 years old at the time so I thought I was king dick!)

[jasonu]

Look at this heap of shit. Pretty sure it is an RD bottom end.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/d/richmond-yamaha-tz-350/6812964523.html

[husaberg]

Look at this heap of shit. Pretty sure it is an RD bottom end.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/d/richmond-yamaha-tz-350/6812964523.html

I am not 100% sure what the Cylinders are, reed valve 347cc TZ700?
Not any TZ350 i ever seen was Reed Valves
Swingarm looks G on TZ350 yet frame looks to be earlier
Clutch is Wet so not TZ . Cover on left sider is early RDA/B
That said wheels look to be Morris but as they not painted they will likely be un-serviceable.
It says numbers matching i would say its a RD with very few Tz and some period bits
Forks are RD as is calipers Rev counter is RD but yokes might be TZ or aftermarket top yoke
Tank looks late TZ.
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5580cf97e4b0c3dfd73c834a/55a53c19e4b0fb4a990eebc0/55a53ea5e4b01d30adbf3b0f/1438029986178/TZ750-TD1A+047.jpg

[peanut]

And this one I'm just angry about because I want it, or at least to ride it and decide. Should have looked around 15 years ago

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1936457277.htm?rsqid=f6576f3a05ae43158922a28e67161 f05


Weird. I owned one in the mid-nineties and would never have considered it a future classic. Still don’t.

There’s nothing wrong with them, but there is nothing particularly good either.

[F5 Dave]

17 grand and you'll not even fix the hole in the tank!


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1937690282.htm?rsqid=2f83fc747ae34381b8a0f19f9a365 890


Born Free.

Enslaved by image.

[F5 Dave]

Weird. I owned one in the mid-nineties and would never have considered it a future classic. Still don’t.

There’s nothing wrong with them, but there is nothing particularly good either.
Ok you've saved me some hypothetical imaginary money.:laugh:

Let me PM you a virtual beer. Heck I can afford 2 imaginary beers. Craft ones too.