Optimistic sellers

[pritch]

Lol, american shit! Good luck finding anyone dumb enough to pay money for it!

But that back tyre is beautifully polished...

[F5 Dave]

My favorite line

" Not road legal yet but easy to add in the lights etc to get it on the road "

Sure.

[OddDuck]

decimal point two places to the left and I still wouldnt buy it.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-2568578663.htm?rsqid=59da43f53d1045628fa5fa52c345e a9d-001

Great sales pitch... it gets worse the further you go!!

[sidecar bob]

Oh dear.:rolleyes:
My typing finger got away from me.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/health-beauty/other/listing-2569182028.htm

[Ocean1]

Oh, and this is fucking cool. I love sharing this with all the hot rodders I know and torturing them by saying soon(ish) this will be the only way these old tubs of lard will be allowed on the road.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVNb6ywH000

I have a wee project lurking at the back of the shop that might buck the trend.

I'm going for the "most gratuitous waste of horsepower" ticket in the "least practical vehicle" class.

[Bonez]

I have a wee project lurking at the back of the shop that might buck the trend.

I'm going for the "most gratuitous waste of horsepower" ticket in the "least practical vehicle" class.Ride on lawnmower?

[Drew]

Ride on lawnmower?

I've already won that category.

[Ocean1]

Ride on lawnmower?

I suppose I could install a blade. Probably not warrantable then though.

[Ocean1]

I've already won that category.

Does yours have a minibar?

[HenryDorsetCase]

I have a wee project lurking at the back of the shop that might buck the trend.

I'm going for the "most gratuitous waste of horsepower" ticket in the "least practical vehicle" class.

Blown bigblock in a Nash Metropolitan? Already been done but its hilarious seeing the guy sitting in the back seat because the motor takes up all the engine bay and front seat. Its a funny car really but still.

Jay Leno's garage is my new favourite "TV" show (its on youtube) but it has stuff like the 58 Rolls royce with an LS7 and appropriate running gear, and the 53 Buick with an LS9. My kind of car.

[pritch]

]

Jay Leno's garage is my new favourite "TV" show (its on youtube)

Your avatar suggests you might also like the latest episode of Itchy Boots on YouTube where she visits the small village of La Higuera in Bolivia. That's the village where el medico was executed. There was an action between the CIA led government forces and the revolutionaries, he escaped but was captured two days later, brought back to the village, and summarily executed.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3H7-bXn-Ug

[Laava]

Oh dear.:rolleyes:
My typing finger got away from me.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/health-beauty/other/listing-2569182028.htm
Lol! ................

[F5 Dave]

Your avatar suggests you might also like the latest episode of Itchy Boots on YouTube where she visits the small village of La Higuera in Bolivia. That's the village where el medico was executed. There was an action between the CIA led government forces and the revolutionaries, he escaped, but was captured two days later, brought back to the village, and summarily executed.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3H7-bXn-Ug
That was cool thanks for that.

[Ocean1]

Blown bigblock in a Nash Metropolitan? Already been done but its hilarious seeing the guy sitting in the back seat because the motor takes up all the engine bay and front seat. Its a funny car really but still.

Jay Leno's garage is my new favourite "TV" show (its on youtube) but it has stuff like the 58 Rolls royce with an LS7 and appropriate running gear, and the 53 Buick with an LS9. My kind of car.

Not quite that extreme. I have most of a '35 Auburn boat tailed speedster stashed as a supposed retirement project. I've been undecided as to quite which direction to take it, available machinery providing options ranging from the more practical and possibly historically accurate V12 with a manual box, live rear and drop beam front axle to a blown LS3 in a Lotus style Y tube/bulkhead chassis with multi-link independent suspension.

The decision to use a fresh built blown injected 400 SB sort of helps define the rest of the build and It'll likely be based on S Type Jag running gear and a TH700 in a reasonably simple chassis. There's no point in getting too high tech, it's never going to be a race car, it just needs to keep the reasonably modest 450HP in line and sound good doing so. It's also got the advantage that I've worked with all that shit before.

Believe it or not the biggest challenge may be retaining the roof hatch behind the cockpit, there's just not room for upper seat belt mounts there without some seriously high tech structural developments and I'm not prepared to compromise the rag top or put up with anything resembling a roll bar.

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2584842074.htm?rsqid=f2e96119feb0488a90892aa6cc792 a58-001

Now only $26k!!!

[sidecar bob]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2584842074.htm?rsqid=f2e96119feb0488a90892aa6cc792 a58-001

Now only $26k!!!

Adjusted against GDP.
My wife asked how long it had been listed last time he listed it at my insistence, seeing as he's blacklisted me, & he told her to shove it up her orifice.

[Laava]

He's put the price up to control panic buying!

[F5 Dave]

Limit of 1 per customer

[F5 Dave]

Ahh yer wanker! That was a good bike once. And you've fukd it, and I don't believe the mileage and the price is berko

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2583404187.htm?rsqid=38380e9b7b0e49ebbc0b2768b9ac3 fd9-002

[HenryDorsetCase]

Ahh yer wanker! That was a good bike once. And you've fukd it, and I don't believe the mileage and the price is berko

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2583404187.htm?rsqid=38380e9b7b0e49ebbc0b2768b9ac3 fd9-002

they have to sit right and that one does not. Inch or so longer shocks, inch or so less front travel, ditch the wheels and use earlier suzuki hubs and spoke wheels.

And I am fucking done with battleship grey and a brown seat.

If you are doing a special, make it fucking special. All others are measured against this:

https://www.bikeexif.com/ss-cycle-harley-knucklehead-hazan-motorworks

[sidecar bob]

Ahh yer wanker! That was a good bike once. And you've fukd it, and I don't believe the mileage and the price is berko

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2583404187.htm?rsqid=38380e9b7b0e49ebbc0b2768b9ac3 fd9-002

I'm not following the bottoming out shit, or wether it was the most important thing that needed explaining.

[onearmedbandit]

Ahh yer wanker! That was a good bike once. And you've fukd it

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2583404187.htm?rsqid=38380e9b7b0e49ebbc0b2768b9ac3 fd9-002

He does say in the description he has everything to put it back to standard. But hey don't let that get in the way of a good ol' pitchforking...

[Laava]

they have to sit right and that one does not. Inch or so longer shocks, inch or so less front travel, ditch the wheels and use earlier suzuki hubs and spoke wheels.

And I am fucking done with battleship grey and a brown seat.

If you are doing a special, make it fucking special. All others are measured against this:

https://www.bikeexif.com/ss-cycle-harley-knucklehead-hazan-motorworks
That is awesome with a capital"O"!

[Bonez]

Ahh yer wanker! That was a good bike once. And you've fukd it, and I don't believe the mileage and the price is berko

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2583404187.htm?rsqid=38380e9b7b0e49ebbc0b2768b9ac3 fd9-002Looks like you can get back to standard. Yeah WHY did he do that to it?

[F5 Dave]

He does say in the description he has everything to put it back to standard. But hey don't let that get in the way of a good ol' pitchforking...
And, yet no pictures of that?

Sure.

Also I don't trust that Turkey to perform that with any skill.

[onearmedbandit]

And, yet no pictures of that?

Sure.

Also I don't trust that Turkey to perform that with any skill.

Quite possibly. My trust of people I try to maintain but there are constant efforts by most to undermine it. Still I shall not become jaded!

[Laava]

Lols, bit of work needed here before it is worth the asking price!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2579963733.htm?rsqid=ab896ac71d6748ba8b5ff1752d5a6 de9-003

[Laava]

Optimistic sellers will be pretty much anybody within the next 4 weeks!

[neels]

Optimistic sellers will be pretty much anybody within the next 4 weeks!
No test rides without govt approval.

[jasonu]

No test rides without govt approval.

and a note from your employer.

[F5 Dave]

Oh gawd, imagine spending 5g and getting one of these heaps

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2593050510.htm?rsqid=2b9c2f6a33cb456099a3cc72fab75 157-002

[F5 Dave]

This one is a fair price to be sure, but the elephant in the room:sick:


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2592754780.htm?rsqid=2b9c2f6a33cb456099a3cc72fab75 157-002

[husaberg]

VF If anyone wants something to watch if they are not working over the lockdown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bHv8hUwE5k&list=PL8SLiVEQM9KNBccNx4p2W9W5ggKPFy30w

he does a stdish CB750 afterwards

[F5 Dave]

Gawd they are awful.

[pete376403]

Gawd they are awful.
even if you dont like sabres, he does nice work, making of the tank and seat was interesting and pretty thorough

[HenryDorsetCase]

even if you dont like sabres, he does nice work, making of the tank and seat was interesting and pretty thorough

agree - very interesting.

[jim.cox]

OMG - that many km's, that many $$$ - its the very definition of optimistic

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-2593927804.htm

[FJRider]

OMG - that many km's, that many $$$ - its the very definition of optimistic

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-2593927804.htm

To be fair ... it probably just had it's second complete rebuild ... :innocent:

[Laava]

To be fair ... it probably just had it's second complete rebuild ... :innocent:
Ooh you cynical bastard! Hopefully tho, it has had a new wiring loom, reg/rec, stator, battery, starter motor and solenoid!

[FJRider]

Ooh you cynical bastard! Hopefully tho, it has had a new wiring loom, reg/rec, stator, battery, starter motor and solenoid!

Or only ridden to church on sundays ... by the same little old lady. Her son took it to the drags though ... :blank:

[FJRider]

As an aside. It's interesting that you never see a restored FJ1100 or FJ1200 for sale. Hmm

They were a fantastic bike.

Restore an FJ1200 ... ??? They seldom expire.

A friend of mine (yes I do have a friend) has one with 240,000 on the clock. Valves needed work so the head came off. All clearances were well within spec's ... compression was as per. Head went on and a few more 100,000 still to do ... :bleh:

[jim.cox]

Ooh you cynical bastard! Hopefully tho, it has had a new wiring loom, reg/rec, stator, battery, starter motor and solenoid!

Did they fix the crack in the swingarm?

[FJRider]

Yeah, and I have a friend with a Gen2 Hayabusa with 190ks on the clock. My point was, if they're such a classic machine...surely you'd think you'd see the FJ1200's around more often than you do . But, you don't.

They're around ... but nobody notices them. A few modify them ... the rest just ride them.

And that's just the way I like it.

[Drew]

They're around ... but nobody notices them. A few modify them ... the rest just ride them.

And that's just the way I like it.

Got one becoming derelict in my garage.

[Navy Boy]

OMG - that many km's, that many $$$ - its the very definition of optimistic

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-2593927804.htm

As if to prove the point I've just found this - Far more desirable/better looking/better to ride and just nicer in my view. Cheaper too...

http://thebikedealer.nz/2020/03/15/ducati-748r/

Judging by the Q+A in the trademe ad the owner's feeling rather defensive about his pricing. I'll be curious to see what he eventually sells it for but $15.5k??? Nope, he's on a different plane man :facepalm:

[jellywrestler]

OMG - that many km's, that many $$$ - its the very definition of optimistic

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-2593927804.htm

what sort of sheikh buys a second bike that's not even the top of the range model?

[sidecar bob]

what sort of sheikh buys a second bike that's not even the top of the range model?

He might be on his third divorce.

[jellywrestler]

He might be on his third divorce.

he'll still have another four wives...

[Laava]

https://images.app.goo.gl/pHKazxr2TgugiMhy5https://images.app.goo.gl/pHKazxr2TgugiMhy5
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/blob:https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/4009b96f-b234-4c54-b6a2-8440c0324dd9

[onearmedbandit]

what sort of sheikh buys a second bike that's not even the top of the range model?

It's funny he put that reference in there, I googled it. Doesn't imply wealth at all rather -


In Arabic, sheik is an honorific title, as in a Saudi oil sheik who makes the business news. Sheik also refers to a specific head of a tribe or family, or a leader in a Muslim community.
Usually, a person is known as a sheikh when he has completed his undergraduate university studies in Islamic studies and is trained in giving lectures.


So he could be wealthy. Or he could just be a leader in a Muslim community or an undergraduate in Islamic studies.

[HenryDorsetCase]

As if to prove the point I've just found this - Far more desirable/better looking/better to ride and just nicer in my view. Cheaper too...

http://thebikedealer.nz/2020/03/15/ducati-748r/

Judging by the Q+A in the trademe ad the owner's feeling rather defensive about his pricing. I'll be curious to see what he eventually sells it for but $15.5k??? Nope, he's on a different plane man :facepalm:

Thats the same dealer with the $11k NC30 (with the wrong livery) and the $15k NC35.

over the top doesnt begin to describe his pricing.

Having said that the GS1200 is well priced

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://images.app.goo.gl/pHKazxr2TgugiMhy5https://images.app.goo.gl/pHKazxr2TgugiMhy5
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/blob:https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/4009b96f-b234-4c54-b6a2-8440c0324dd9

mmmmm

fatchicksinpartyhats.com

that used to make me cry with laughter

https://www.google.com/search?q=fatchicksinpartyhats&sxsrf=ALeKk00AV3FyvzKn6N3NvCh9zaTvQOcFKw:158587510 8361&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=VDEIQ0lXuMGs5M%253A%252CvuJcMlf0wvR20M%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kQegatjVdcCwmBt8pZE_exdc1J_pA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiHu_eThcvoAhXu4zgGHbXWB0kQ9QEwBXoECAoQB w#imgrc=VDEIQ0lXuMGs5M:

[jellywrestler]

been here before but with extended listings it's a good opportunity to ask some 'searching ' questions...... the guy has a bit of a sense of humour for some too
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-2593927804.htm

[Beekeeper]

time to check in ol' purple haze; the Q&A is hilarious

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2584842074.htm?rsqid=4abba9e795804189ab72f6c37e59e 52e-006

[Oscar]

time to check in ol' purple haze; the Q&A is hilarious

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2584842074.htm?rsqid=4abba9e795804189ab72f6c37e59e 52e-006

How long has that POS been listed?
It must be 10 years...

[James Deuce]

How long has that POS been listed?
It must be 10 years...

The description is like, you know, really, well, stupid.

[Oscar]

The description is like, you know, really, well, stupid.

So is he OldRider or Mashman?

[pritch]

time to check in ol' purple haze; the Q&A is hilarious

"you cant ride your coluur blind and can't spell"

Irony overload?

[James Deuce]

"you cant ride your coluur blind and can't spell

Irony overload?

I have half a face thanks to that. Head exploded.

[HenryDorsetCase]

That brown one is cool.

[pritch]

A tragic tale indeed. How do you do that to a modern bike?


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-2576396689.htm?rsqid=e0922dfc6df54141b3f1218aca7e9 675-014

[Oscar]

A tragic tale indeed. How do you do that to a modern bike?


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-2576396689.htm?rsqid=e0922dfc6df54141b3f1218aca7e9 675-014

Oil change?
The 625/640/690 engine is a bit tricky to do oil changes on.
If you don't bleed the system properly, they can go all explody like that.
Over the years, I have seen at least two 640 Enduros in that condition.

[Laava]

Late model Ford Rangers and BT50's suffer from similar. Our cousins husband paid $18k to replace the motor in his very new BT50 after he got his apprentice to do an oil change, and neither of them knew about the time limit for having the oil out of the sump before the non self priming oil pump drains out. Then, neither of them noticed the oil pressure light staying on. No warranty as they did it themselves. He is not the only one by far to have done this.

[pritch]

he got his apprentice to do an oil change, and neither of them knew about the time limit for having the oil out of the sump before the non self priming oil pump drains out.

I just saw an article on this and the recommended time is ten minutes, although the article suggested a precautionary visit to the lavatory prior to starting so as not to exceed five minutes.

It'd pay to have the oil ready to go as soon as you put the sump plug back. Not in the store, right by the job. And make sure your phone was turned off.

What the advantages of such oil pumps are I have no idea, but the disadvantage seems huge.

[Laava]

It is fucking crazy! You can buy an aftermarket pump that self primes, if you can be arsed putting it in. Also if you need to you can fill the new oil filter with oil and then if the pressure does not come up, pull the filter and refill, repeat as necessary until it does pump up. What a crazy setup!

[F5 Dave]

Late model Ford Rangers and BT50's suffer from similar. Our cousins husband paid $18k to replace the motor in his very new BT50 after he got his apprentice to do an oil change, and neither of them knew about the time limit for having the oil out of the sump before the non self priming oil pump drains out. Then, neither of them noticed the oil pressure light staying on. No warranty as they did it themselves. He is not the only one by far to have done this.
Thank the good lord satan:Punk:

I hate Ford Rangers. They are the Volvos of 2020.

[Laava]

Yeah well, just a ute like all the rest. I did my due dilligence with all the other brands and it turns out there is a good reason it is nz's no1 selling ute. Plus in my case, I had a very helpful salesman which was the polar opposite of Toyota, across the road.

[F5 Dave]

I have noticed that most owners are aggressive pricks. It's more than 'a trend'. Of course one doesnt notice the contentious drivers that may own them I guess.

[jim.cox]

I have noticed that most owners are aggressive pricks. It's more than 'a trend'.

Maybe the Double Cab is the new Audi was the Volvo?

[Laava]

I have noticed that most owners are aggressive pricks. It's more than 'a trend'. Of course one doesnt notice the contentious drivers that may own them I guess.
It's the jacked up ones with the snorkels and the ludicorusly wide tyres that you need to watch out for!:lol:

[James Deuce]

It's the jacked up ones with the snorkels and the ludicorusly wide tyres that you need to watch out for!:lol:

No need to split hairs. They're all problematic. Can't go over them, can't go under them, can't go around them. They are creating a strong argument for all motorcycles to come with ABS and a Panzerfaust as standard.

[Gearup]

This writer thinks there's 3 reasons for their behaviour:https://thewest.com.au/opinion/why-are-4wd-and-suv-drivers-so-arrogant-ng-b88705881z

[HenryDorsetCase]

No need to split hairs. They're all problematic. Can't go over them, can't go under them, can't go around them. They are creating a strong argument for all motorcycles to come with ABS and a Panzerfaust as standard.

or a nebel werfer to werf your nebels.

[98tls]

No need to split hairs. They're all problematic. Can't go over them, can't go under them, can't go around them. They are creating a strong argument for all motorcycles to come with ABS and a Panzerfaust as standard.

:laugh: Made me laugh that as ive many times said the middle bit with plenty of swearing included come a passing lane but have to admit to buying a Triton a few months back,1st diesel powered anything ive ever owned,mrs said upon its arrival home "dont ever want to hear another rant about 4wd shitboxes holding you up'<_< to be fair its a slug compared to the Falcon but will add that on a recent trip back South from Westport it held nothing up and managed to even pass a few cars on the straight bits,cheap to run and on a long trip far more comfortable than a GT-P Falcon so as much as ive hated sharing the roads with them for years ive somewhat mellowed in my dis-like after a few months of ownership,there still fucking ugly though.

[Laava]

Funny thing happens tho to people who are following you when you are driving a ute, esp,if you have a trailer. They HAVE to pass you and will do anything to get past sometimes even tho they are not going to be going any quicker.

[98tls]

Funny thing happens tho to people who are following you when you are driving a ute, esp,if you have a trailer. They HAVE to pass you and will do anything to get past sometimes even tho they are not going to be going any quicker.

True that,noticed also many dont like being passed by a diesel powered d-cab on a passing lane,had a few get the pip pass me then sit there at barely 100 clicks happy it seems that orders restored.:bye:

[speedpro]

Used to have a rusty old Mitsi L200 ute I bought off my brother. We called it "Rusty ute syndrome" - the need to be in front of, or not be passed by, the ute.
Many had a real problem with it, especially with 3 bucket racers in the back and a trailer with a sidecar.
The 2.3L turbo engine sorted out most of them.

[Laava]

Lols. If this thing was absolutly mint, and you could find a buyer, I am sure it would get maybe $500 max.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-2577531037.htm?rsqid=eb74e24b53c8474f8e2cc186582a6 146-003

[OddDuck]

Lols. If this thing was absolutly mint, and you could find a buyer, I am sure it would get maybe $500 max.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-2577531037.htm?rsqid=eb74e24b53c8474f8e2cc186582a6 146-003

Many lols, thanks for posting. Does it come with whatever's been eating the seat?

[caspernz]

Lols. If this thing was absolutly mint, and you could find a buyer, I am sure it would get maybe $500 max.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-2577531037.htm?rsqid=eb74e24b53c8474f8e2cc186582a6 146-003

Awesome! Guess we gotta do our own exhaust wrap aye? :eek5::wacko::oi-grr::facepalm::shutup::innocent:

[Beekeeper]

Lols. If this thing was absolutly mint, and you could find a buyer, I am sure it would get maybe $500 max.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-2577531037.htm?rsqid=eb74e24b53c8474f8e2cc186582a6 146-003

What do you mean "If" thats a fucking minter right there

[jellywrestler]

how has she managed to stay blonde during lockdown?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2599238391.htm?rsqid=6e1ffbbbce744fca9a6b2da76117a 73b-002

[Navy Boy]

how has she managed to stay blonde during lockdown?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2599238391.htm?rsqid=6e1ffbbbce744fca9a6b2da76117a 73b-002

I'm wondering how she manages to walk in those shoes??? Mind you, during lockdown I guess she won't need to. Interesting bike too. :confused:

[F5 Dave]

Well just scoping engine bolts to see what is available if I can't scare one up.


Turns out this is an essential item & can be shipped in level 4. Fukin really?!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/bolts-screws-washers/listing-2597925833.htm?rsqid=4a26d11becae4de7ba4c90013599f 228-011


(https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/bolts-screws-washers/listing-2597925833.htm?rsqid=4a26d11becae4de7ba4c90013599f 228-011)

[husaberg]

how has she managed to stay blonde during lockdown?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2599238391.htm?rsqid=6e1ffbbbce744fca9a6b2da76117a 73b-002

https://www.ishopnewworld.co.nz/Search?q=peroxide
https://www.ishopnewworld.co.nz/product/5239298_ea_000nw?name=blonde-hair-streaking-kit-m1
if you think you have a splinter, put some on the area if it fizzes there is a splinter buried there should be some in every first aid kit as it has a lot of other uses other than making hair blonde

[OddDuck]

Well just scoping engine bolts to see what is available if I can't scare one up.


Turns out this is an essential item & can be shipped in level 4. Fukin really?!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/bolts-screws-washers/listing-2597925833.htm?rsqid=4a26d11becae4de7ba4c90013599f 228-011


(https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/bolts-screws-washers/listing-2597925833.htm?rsqid=4a26d11becae4de7ba4c90013599f 228-011)

Skully looks uncertain, and scared, and maybe a bit sad. This isn't a tough, badass skull bolt. This is the skull bolt that the other skull bolts didn't invite to the party. Poor Skully.

[F5 Dave]

Well, hes not even Metric. :oi-grr:

[sidecar bob]

Can someone explain why one bike is more than three time the price of the other?
What does P rego mean?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/suzuki/listing/2578942164
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/2573502480

[pritch]

Can someone explain why one bike is more than three time the price of the other?
What does P rego mean?


He says that the first ones (p reg?) were full power, following years were restricted.

Not so much power as to be worth three times the price though.

[jellywrestler]

Can someone explain why one bike is more than three time the price of the other?
What does P rego mean?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/suzuki/listing/2578942164
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/2573502480

the added word 'collectable' is worth six grand more. your local new classic dealer using the sales pitch etc. dunno anything about these guys but when they first started there was one line about the bikes and the rest about how shiny their new showroom was

[malcy25]

He says that the first ones (p reg?) were full power, following years were restricted.

Not so much power as to be worth three times the price though.

It means they cut and pasted the blurb off a UK website!

[T.W.R]

What does P rego mean?


He's copied an English review :rolleyes: P = 1 Aug 1996 - 31 Jul 1997 (Prefix Letter ie: A 123 ABC)

[sidecar bob]

So the P bit is essentially meaningless gap filler then?
I quite like the red one, seems a bargain.
How many bikes is too many :scratch:

[HenryDorsetCase]

He is a drug addled muppet. The only TL to have is the R. Ohlins or Maxton shock, fork rebuild or GSXR front end, new reg rec. Sorted.

He's also got the "Drug dealer special" supercharged V Rod. I do like the RGV250RK he has

[F5 Dave]

So the P bit is essentially meaningless gap filler then?
I quite like the red one, seems a bargain.
How many bikes is too many :scratch:

The P is what he is smoking.

Shit surprised the 3k one is being haggled down. They don't last big kms but should be worth a punt. Fun to ride but suspension is crude, oddly I thought the forks were worse on my mates but I didn't push it for long enough to heat the rear on a newish bike. Wheelies like a goodun.

[Drew]

He's on fucken drugs. That bike for $3k is good buying.

[jellywrestler]

. The only TL to have is the R.
except they look like a recently fucked bum.

[98tls]

He is a drug addled muppet. The only TL to have is the R. Ohlins or Maxton shock, fork rebuild or GSXR front end, new reg rec. Sorted.

You forgot the extra weight with the R they chucked that in with the purchase price not to mention there ugly as fuck imo,Ohlins or Maxton damper without doubt are good but bang for buck not so much all things considered,if the spring on a stick is good then a Hagon damper works fine in my experience if not then Bitubo makes an alternative thats worked well for many.Agreed on either of the front end alternatives,chuck in some pissing around with airbox,decent exhaust and there much fun.10K for the green ones a chuckle at best that said it looks tidy enough and given 10k is fuck all to some who knows,dont ask you dont get.On the "full power' thing some mucking about with something as basic as an old Yosh ecu adjuster has results,spent far more than i can remember on mine over the years and certainly more than i will ever get back but fun factor wise it owes me nothing.Back in the day i used to love the "slapper" comments from plenty,Cathcart tried but simply said "ive had more headshake on a GSXR'.

[pritch]

i used to love the "slapper" comments from plenty,Cathcart tried but simply said "ive had more headshake on a GSXR'.

A retrospective test I read pointed out that when the Suzuki came out the steering was considered twitchy. The writer pointed out that what was thought quick then was later normal. Nobody who has ridden a modern 600 sprotbike should be the least discombobulated.

98tls though is the expert.

[98tls]

A retrospective test I read pointed out that when the Suzuki came out the steering was considered twitchy. The writer pointed out that what was thought quick then was later normal. Nobody who has ridden a modern 600 sprotbike should be the least discombobulated.

98tls though is the expert.

No expert just have a fondness for the things,fwiw on the "twitchy' thing they recalled the first ones and fitted a steering damper.

[jellywrestler]

A retrospective test I read pointed out that when the Suzuki came out the steering was considered twitchy. The writer pointed out that what was thought quick then was later normal. Nobody who has ridden a modern 600 sprotbike should be the least discombobulated.

98tls though is the expert.

suzuki puffed their chests out and said they'd spearated the shock and the damper claiming innovation, forgetting that all bikes did it this way for many decades.
also seem to recall them saying they put a decompressor valve in maybe to aid starting, again puffing their chests out, there's one of those on my 1902 motorcycle,

[husaberg]

suzuki puffed their chests out and said they'd spearated the shock and the damper claiming innovation, forgetting that all bikes did it this way for many decades.
also seem to recall them saying they put a decompressor valve in maybe to aid starting, again puffing their chests out, there's one of those on my 1902 motorcycle,

Even my 1967 ford anglia 105e has a knee action shocks
https://www.smallfordspares.co.uk/m/plates/.thumbs/pa_23df2d.gif
The early RD yamahas had an adjustable knee action steering dampers
https://www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/pict/113321562637_/Yamaha-350-RD-TWIN-RD350-Steering-Damper-Shaft.jpg

My what i remember the suzuki reasoning was to keep the wheelbase shorter than a Traditional 916.

[F5 Dave]

And yet it was totally unnecessary as people made conventional conversions pretty easily. F1 technology apparently but badly executed with tiny amounts of oil and bad leverage on it.
Solution looking for a problem.
Bit like the RZ500 backwards shock which wasn't so easy to replace.

[98tls]

And yet it was totally unnecessary as people made conventional conversions pretty easily. F1 technology apparently but badly executed with tiny amounts of oil and bad leverage on it.
Solution looking for a problem.
Bit like the RZ500 backwards shock which wasn't so easy to replace.

Still got my rotary somewhere,bought the bike pretty much as new and even then getting on the thing was like sitting on a slab of concrete,it was rock solid,few ks under the belt and some movement but fuck all,used it as a doorstop for a bit but wasnt much use even for that.Didnt much like the oem steering damper either fwiw and fitted an adjustable early on.

[ojyamaha]

He is a drug addled muppet. The only TL to have is the R. Ohlins or Maxton shock, fork rebuild or GSXR front end, new reg rec. Sorted.

He's also got the "Drug dealer special" supercharged V Rod. I do like the RGV250RK he hasDo the Google on the owner ... you'll find your comment is not too far off the mark.


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[malcy25]

And yet it was totally unnecessary as people made conventional conversions pretty easily. F1 technology apparently but badly executed with tiny amounts of oil and bad leverage on it.
Solution looking for a problem.
Bit like the RZ500 backwards shock which wasn't so easy to replace.
They were a normal shock, just odd placement and shit quality. Was talking to someone who was involved with Yamaha in Aussie in 1984. The story went along the lines of they kept rebuilding the oem shock until it worked and sent it back to Yamaha to make a few for their production bikes....

[pritch]

They were a normal shock, just odd placement and shit quality.

That's not what I've read elsewhere. The magic word was "rotary" and that makes an appearance just a few posts back. (13354)

A few times in my life a bike or car has stopped me in my tracks while walking through a showroom. The first time I saw one of these bikes was one such.

[F5 Dave]

They were a normal shock, just odd placement and shit quality. Was talking to someone who was involved with Yamaha in Aussie in 1984. The story went along the lines of they kept rebuilding the oem shock until it worked and sent it back to Yamaha to make a few for their production bikes....
Should go have a better look at a mates which is in his lounge room, however it is rigged up with an RGV arm but that has stalled while a 3MA frame arrived. They were a funny looking thing though. Fully enclosed and frigging short so hard to adapt anything else.

[husaberg]

Should go have a better look at a mates which is in his lounge room, however it is rigged up with an RGV arm but that has stalled while a 3MA frame arrived. They were a funny looking thing though. Fully enclosed and frigging short so hard to adapt anything else.

AFAIK it was the Buell that had the underslung reverse shock.

RZ500
345762

theh KR250A also had an underslung shock but not sure how the linkages went.

[F5 Dave]

That's an extreme linkage isn't it? Very short stroke. That's not the std shock. Or at least mates one is fully shrouded probably as it got covered in cack.

[husaberg]

That's an extreme linkage isn't it? Very short stroke. That's not the std shock. Or at least mates one is fully shrouded probably as it got covered in cack.

No idea, but its off the rz500 site
https://www.rzrd500.com/rzstory.html
here is a listing for a OEM one
https://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-OEM-RZ500-LC-YPVS-REAR-SHOCK-ABSORBER-ASSEMBLY-1-47X-22210-00-33-/113612442522
Parts fiche shows no should unless it was market or model specific
https://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-rd500lc-1985-1ge-europe-251ge-300e1_model37272/partslist/0023.html#.XqZT8mgzaUk

the KR250A one is shouded
345764
it has a nice looking swingarm as well
345765345766

love to see a H1 /H2 500/750 engine in one.

[F5 Dave]

Meh, could be my memory playing tricks on me.

[malcy25]

That's an extreme linkage isn't it? Very short stroke. That's not the std shock. Or at least mates one is fully shrouded probably as it got covered in cack.

Looks like my one. I remember the damper adjustment knob. Ahh, early rising rates, I recall as being very aggressive and they have progressively got flatter curved over the years....

[iludez]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/2606697332
Ahhh

[F5 Dave]

Yeezus Krist. I've seen one of those narrow short wheelbase fucking things flipping at Manfred backtrack where they were sharing a meeting with us. It was one of the most violent things I've ever seen.

[sidecar bob]

A chinese oil filter for $18 more than a genuine one.
First covid, now this.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/filters/listing/2602362659

[Ian Staples]

Bob.
You are being far to harsh, If you read the add properly you would have seen that this filter is "100%new" as opposed to all of the used filters I buy and put on my vehicles !

[jellywrestler]

A chinese oil filter for $18 more than a genuine one.
First covid, now this.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/filters/listing/2602362659

store in china, how long will that take?

[jellywrestler]

Yeezus Krist. I've seen one of those narrow short wheelbase fucking things flipping at Manfred backtrack where they were sharing a meeting with us. It was one of the most violent things I've ever seen.

so you've never seen a blind man trying to 'read' a cheesegrater?

[F5 Dave]

so you've never seen a blind man trying to 'read' a cheesegrater?

No this was sickening and I've been spanked up a lot worse than he got but it was just luck that stupid fuking thing didn't centre punch him or it would have been end of the road.for him.

[F5 Dave]

A chinese oil filter for $18 more than a genuine one.
First covid, now this.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/filters/listing/2602362659

Jesus HW Bush. The nasty thing is they imply with their part number which is the same as a HiFlo that it is a reputable brand. (Read an article in a Bike mag. Although made in Thailand HiFlo is owned by Brits and have worked hard to match oem and other tests have shown as a good product. Also available at supercheap for about $22).

They do their best in the photo to hide the brand. Likely something like The Lucky Oil Filter Company.

[Laava]

They do their best in the photo to hide the brand. Likely something like The Lucky Oil Filter Company.
Dogs Head Brand! You lucky, number one!

[F5 Dave]

You No.1 son.:lol:

[F5 Dave]

I don't care if you've over-capitalised this old chuffer, but that just represents bad value for money.
Gawd I don't remember those shocks looking so dorky. One of the lasses from racing had one as a run around.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2608147773.htm?rsqid=3cf29f275c6a48b88c5df5c748654 5e7-002


"Spends most of her days in the house, where it should be "
It's a motorcycle fool, not your Filipino bride you seek to subjugate.

[F5 Dave]

So this is what I don't understand . Why aren't people chewing their arm off to buy this sort of thing at highly inflated prices? First year model. Ok not in favoured Blue/White, but still everything is there and NZ new. They always seem to be offered at this sort of money. Yet any dick with GB500 thinks that is worth more despite being a cynical parts bin special.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2602423875.htm?rsqid=4ae063e6e38a44f88063a66447ae2 d5e-003

[James Deuce]

I don't care if you've over-capitalised this old chuffer, but that just represents bad value for money.
Gawd I don't remember those shocks looking so dorky. One of the lasses from racing had one as a run around.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2608147773.htm?rsqid=3cf29f275c6a48b88c5df5c748654 5e7-002


"Spends most of her days in the house, where it should be "
It's a motorcycle fool, not your Filipino bride you seek to subjugate.

Brand new R nine T pure for that. With three times the horsepower and suspension what suspends. Both sound like a broken Messerschmidt, if you like that sort of thing.

[george formby]

A chinese oil filter for $18 more than a genuine one.
First covid, now this.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/filters/listing/2602362659

Strewth Sheila!

Someone is taking the Michael.. Not the exact filter, but close enough. https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Dubai-Motorcycle-Oil-Filter-Price-For_62057042769.html?spm=a2700.7724857.normalList. 8.5b2c50e1y7botG

[F5 Dave]

I guess I would like a gawk around a Messerschmidt. 15min poke around would likely sate my curiosity. I'm also kinda curious to try a GT550 triple which would undoubtedly be a worse motorcycle than the R65. But I couldn't justify the $8k to own one just for a bit of a giggle.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I guess I would like a gawk around a Messerschmidt. 15min poke around would likely sate my curiosity. I'm also kinda curious to try a GT550 triple which would undoubtedly be a worse motorcycle than the R65. But I couldn't justify the $8k to own one just for a bit of a giggle.

I've ridden a GT550 way back when. I had a CB750 Honda at the time. It seemed way lighter and quicker.

I too would like a look round a Messerschmitt

[F5 Dave]

Ha you prick! I was thinking as typing that some kunt will mention bubble cars like what I've seen at Southwards museum down this way.


A mate rode a 550 and it was dreadful but I suspect it was a nail by mid 80s with his mate being a bit of a knobber.

Kinda think it would be like my GS1100 first time I rode that after restoring it. Big gentle couch that made me smile. But the GT being lighter, a bit, and powered by compressed air with a cool soundtrack.

I feel I have likely missed out.
Curse being so young and good looking and virile.

[ellipsis]

I too would like a look round a Messerschmitt

I had the pleasure of working with a man, many years ago, who turned up to work in one of those, changed his shoes, good pants, shirt and tie, folded them, put them in the back seat, put his work pants, his work shirt and grey dust jacket on, had a cup of tea or two and then went to work...he was 76 and our Yorkshireman bricklayer...a true artist...

...he talked with great mirth about his wartime exploits as a DUKW driver, the Invasion and him and his whole crew being about 18 hours behind the war always, because everytime the amphibious piece of shit got wet it broke and took a day to fix...he decided he would drive a kraut machine after the war ...he reckoned their shit never broke, specially when you wished they would ...

[jellywrestler]

I guess I would like a gawk around a Messerschmidt. 15min poke around would likely sate my curiosity. I'm also kinda curious to try a GT550 triple which would undoubtedly be a worse motorcycle than the R65. But I couldn't justify the $8k to own one just for a bit of a giggle.

i wanted one of those then drove one two years ago. Lethal things, no power and didn't help being pretty much invisible in traffic on a road in chch with heavy trucks was actually frightening.

[F5 Dave]

That's a shame. Always thought the appropriate venue would be semi rural and in no hurry

[ellipsis]

That's a shame. Always thought the appropriate venue would be semi rural and in no hurry


...have goats and sheep...will travel...

[OddDuck]

I don't care if you've over-capitalised this old chuffer, but that just represents bad value for money.
Gawd I don't remember those shocks looking so dorky. One of the lasses from racing had one as a run around.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2608147773.htm?rsqid=3cf29f275c6a48b88c5df5c748654 5e7-002


"Spends most of her days in the house, where it should be "
It's a motorcycle fool, not your Filipino bride you seek to subjugate.

Check out the Q&A, I don't think I've ever seen one so openly hostile.

$17-ish K gets you quite a lot of brand-new two wheeled fun, why not buy an Enfield 650 and fit duallies for about 3/5ths the price and just go nuts?*

* if that's your thing of course

[F5 Dave]

First ride on GS was over Haywards past golf course I was beaming. But had aftermarket shocks, fork springs, headset and CBR brakes on adaptor plates.

Only thing that spoils that bike eventually was riding with others on a mission. Didn't like past 7/10ths.

Nothing 20 years of chassis development wouldn't fix I figured.
Bought an RF900 after that. From a chick up Haywards. Kieren or something. Think she said she had bought the engine or something off you? (Spyda) Cant remember but you came up in the conversation.

Never gelled with that bike despite many kms and continuously evolving it.

[F5 Dave]

Check out the Q&A, I don't think I've ever seen one so openly hostile.

$17-ish K gets you quite a lot of brand-new two wheeled fun, why not buy an Enfield 650 and fit duallies for about 3/5ths the price and just go nuts?*

* if that's your thing of course

Ok. Actually I don't think I will. In a bit of a love all humanity buzz at the moment. No point coming down from reality. Maybe when sober.

[ellipsis]

Ok. In a bit of a love all humanity buzz at the moment.


...that passes...generally, real quick...

...reality is always there when we wake up ...

[jellywrestler]

First ride on GS was over Haywards past golf course I was beaming. But had aftermarket shocks, fork springs, headset and CBR brakes on adaptor plates.

Only thing that spoils that bike eventually was riding with others on a mission. Didn't like past 7/10ths.

Nothing 20 years of chassis development wouldn't fix I figured.
Bought an RF900 after that. From a chick up Haywards. Kieren or something. Think she said she had bought the engine or something off you? (Spyda) Cant remember but you came up in the conversation.

Never gelled with that bike despite many kms and continuously evolving it.

my spare engine went into a road racing sidecar in gisborne, left the freight depot in palmy monday, they grafted it to the bike as it was a repower and were testing at taupo on the thursday.

[onearmedbandit]

So this is what I don't understand . Why aren't people chewing their arm off to buy this sort of thing at highly inflated prices? First year model. Ok not in favoured Blue/White, but still everything is there and NZ new. They always seem to be offered at this sort of money. Yet any dick with GB500 thinks that is worth more despite being a cynical parts bin special.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2602423875.htm?rsqid=4ae063e6e38a44f88063a66447ae2 d5e-003

I'd buy that if I had the coin spare right now but I'm committed to a project bike. BTW it's not a NZ new model.

Funny about 'chewing their arm off', I'd buy one of these because it's the exact model I lost my arm on.

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2609225739.htm?rsqid=45d84edeec3d4bd4afbd43db1981c 465-003

Now only TWENTY SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS. Last time I clocked this I think it was $22k.

bargain!

SOrry - I really should stop looking at it but it comes up in my tardme feed and its more outlandish every day.

[layton]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2609225739.htm?rsqid=45d84edeec3d4bd4afbd43db1981c 465-003

Now only TWENTY SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS. Last time I clocked this I think it was $22k.

bargain!

SOrry - I really should stop looking at it but it comes up in my tardme feed and its more outlandish every day.


That thing has been there since the beginning of time, and apparently it's worth more each time its relisted? Should really post a link to this thread I think it has featured multiple times.

The description really makes them sound like an intelligent human

[James Deuce]

That thing has been there since the beginning of time, and apparently it's worth more each time its relisted? Should really post a link to this thread I think it has featured multiple times.

The description really makes them sound like an intelligent human

Only has it listed cos the missus is sick of it lying around. "It's worth heaps, you'll see."

[malcy25]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2609225739.htm?rsqid=45d84edeec3d4bd4afbd43db1981c 465-003

Now only TWENTY SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS. Last time I clocked this I think it was $22k.

bargain!

SOrry - I really should stop looking at it but it comes up in my tardme feed and its more outlandish every day.
I thought it was Trademe's version of groundhog day!

Either that are some programmer has hard coded it in somewhere in the system and now left. No one can find it...their own personal joke

[caspernz]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2609225739.htm?rsqid=45d84edeec3d4bd4afbd43db1981c 465-003

Now only TWENTY SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS. Last time I clocked this I think it was $22k.

bargain!

SOrry - I really should stop looking at it but it comes up in my tardme feed and its more outlandish every day.

That's epic!

Did these come out originally in this garish purple?

[husaberg]

I seen this and i instantly thought of Daves post aout stepped drllls
I also thought they were just for the lazy
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=2616350275

[F5 Dave]

She's also selling something called a metal juicer. Not sure I'd want to drink any metal based beverages. :pinch:

[Laava]

Irn Bru? Had it a couple times in the UK but is just another sickly soda drink really. Not sure how much Iron is in it?

[ellipsis]

Irn Bru? Had it a couple times in the UK but is just another sickly soda drink really. Not sure how much Iron is in it?

.... a sacriligious utterance...a magnificent beverage, brewed in Scotland from Girders...

[pritch]

Irn Bru?

Yeah, I keep coming across references to that but will probably never try it. Scotland has other more appealing libations..

[James Deuce]

Yeah, I keep coming across references to that but will probably never try it. Scotland has other more appealing libations..

It's awful. You have missed nothing.

[ellipsis]

Yeah, I keep coming across references to that but will probably never try it. Scotland has other more appealing libations..

...I drank lots of it, generally after too much Glenfiddich the night before...just another cure...

[ellipsis]

......................

https://youtu.be/hZSY2rPPNFE

...

[F5 Dave]

What the hell are youse guys on about?!!?!,

I made a dad joke about metal juicer and we somehow got here?

[husaberg]

What the hell are youse guys on about?!!?!,

I made a dad joke about metal juicer and we somehow got here?

One's a ginger and he likes beer

[Laava]

You want how much? You would need to get someone pretty stoned before they work fork out for this...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-2612590989.htm

[sidecar bob]

You want how much? You would need to get someone pretty stoned before they work fork out for this...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-2612590989.htm

Not to mention that a brand new one is identical apart from the paint & a grand cheaper.

[Drew]

Some fucking pillock has made a Yamaha Scorpio into a crap cafe racer, and posted it in the 'projects during lockdown' thread.

It'll end up in here when he tries to sell it for $5k

[iludez]

Some fucking pillock has made a Yamaha Scorpio into a crap cafe racer, and posted it in the 'projects during lockdown' thread.

It'll end up in here when he tries to sell it for $5kThat's me not sure why I'm a fucking pillock though. And don't have any intentions on selling it for 5k lol. Jesus you have some serious attitude problems bud.

[jim.cox]

Some fucking pillock


Jesus you have some serious attitude problems bud.

Don't mind Drew - He's like that - his meds must be wearing off or need adjusting again...

[iludez]

Don't mind Drew - He's like that - his meds must be wearing off or need adjusting again...[emoji106]
Sounds like it

[Kickaha]

For the BMW lovers out there
https://www.trademe.co.nz/2608147773?fbclid=IwAR2WrcNPy3r_rb7EAx2sgxQswkevES 4ya45y1t8vxAMB5DroXiPhPkYgElU

[husaberg]

For the BMW lovers out there
https://www.trademe.co.nz/2608147773?fbclid=IwAR2WrcNPy3r_rb7EAx2sgxQswkevES 4ya45y1t8vxAMB5DroXiPhPkYgElU

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/163281-Optimistic-sellers?p=1131161135#post1131161135

[Oakie]

Not to mention that a brand new one is identical apart from the paint & a grand cheaper. ) Ooh no. You should go there and mention that! Then be prepared to leave with a big dog attached to your ass!

[sidecar bob]

) Ooh no. You should go there and mention that! Then be prepared to leave with a big dog attached to your ass!

Yeah, it sounds like a super fun destination.:shit:

[sidecar bob]

Not optimistic, but look at the q&a:facepalm:
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/complete-engines/listing/2621281679

[HenryDorsetCase]

Not optimistic, but look at the q&a:facepalm:
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/complete-engines/listing/2621281679

That would fit my NC30! though of course with such an upgraded motor I would have to be looking for some Ohlins forks, frame bracing. wider rear tyre, and new bodywork to really do it justice.

[husaberg]

That would fit my NC30! though of course with such an upgraded motor I would have to be looking for some Ohlins forks, frame bracing. wider rear tyre, and new bodywork to really do it justice.

the real question should be will the VFR750 engine fit my NC30.
Might be cheaper and all..............than perking up the old one.

http://www.400greybike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32687

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/74237-NC30-VFR-400-750-coversion

[HenryDorsetCase]

LOL - I've read both of those threads as it happens. Personally if you want to replicate NC30 handling with a 750 motor, I think you would almost be better off doing some measurements, setting up the motor in a jig and then building a frame round it - trellis style or hack up a Cobas style twinspar - they are common enough. Do I have the mad skills to do that? No Could I afford to pay someone to do it? Maybe. Do I want to do it? Hard no.

Rick Oliver (UK NC30 guru) has a VFR750 with a lot of bling to look like an RC30 - that would be cool to do. I saw an article back in the day but cant find it now.

[husaberg]

LOL - I've read both of those threads as it happens. Personally if you want to replicate NC30 handling with a 750 motor, I think you would almost be better off doing some measurements, setting up the motor in a jig and then building a frame round it - trellis style or hack up a Cobas style twinspar - they are common enough. Do I have the mad skills to do that? No Could I afford to pay someone to do it? Maybe. Do I want to do it? Hard no.

Rick Oliver (UK NC30 guru) has a VFR750 with a lot of bling to look like an RC30 - that would be cool to do. I saw an article back in the day but cant find it now.

Yeah i seen something about it but he used a RC30 frame so it was kind of cheating...

here is the NC30 VFR750
only minor mods (supposedly)

http://www.400greybike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=18988&start=10

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yeah i seen something about it but he used a RC30 frame so it was kind of cheating...

here is the NC30 VFR750
only minor mods (supposedly)

http://www.400greybike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=18988&start=10


Well that sent me down a rabbit hole. the consensus there seems to be they cut the VFR750 engine mounts off the 750 frame then welded them to the NC30 frame. Tight clearances (rear rocker cover, sump plug) but it worked. I actually can't imagine it being any more restricted than it already is especially round the front cylinders. But pretty far from "minor"

I actually really like this VFR800 I stumbled on - lot of bike for $5k https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-2616602079.htm?rsqid=3e23f15e6d3947bd99c16fc04e593 e47-001

Plus, look at that bitchin colour. Purple is my favourite colour and thats purple metalflake like some 70's long chopper. Do want.

[pete376403]

Well that sent me down a rabbit hole. the consensus there seems to be they cut the VFR750 engine mounts off the 750 frame then welded them to the NC30 frame. Tight clearances (rear rocker cover, sump plug) but it worked. I actually can't imagine it being any more restricted than it already is especially round the front cylinders. But pretty far from "minor"

I actually really like this VFR800 I stumbled on - lot of bike for $5k https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-2616602079.htm?rsqid=3e23f15e6d3947bd99c16fc04e593 e47-001

Plus, look at that bitchin colour. Purple is my favourite colour and thats purple metalflake like some 70's long chopper. Do want.

Dunno about the truck exhaust tips though

[husaberg]

Well that sent me down a rabbit hole. the consensus there seems to be they cut the VFR750 engine mounts off the 750 frame then welded them to the NC30 frame. Tight clearances (rear rocker cover, sump plug) but it worked. I actually can't imagine it being any more restricted than it already is especially round the front cylinders. But pretty far from "minor"

I actually really like this VFR800 I stumbled on - lot of bike for $5k https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-2616602079.htm?rsqid=3e23f15e6d3947bd99c16fc04e593 e47-001

Plus, look at that bitchin colour. Purple is my favourite colour and thats purple metalflake like some 70's long chopper. Do want.
Haha its not the destination its the journey that matters:niceone:
i thought of those but for some reason they made them ugo and never cashed in on the obvious connection to the RC30 with the fame.
i was odd it wasnt as if it would have been stealing sales of the LTD edition RC.
Maybe it eas because because the fireblade was overdue a few years by then, as the accountants and lawyers were not willing to sell it unless it was "SAFE" they never did a sport orientted version that was affordable.
i can't see any reason why the never tided up the VFR750F into a RC looker.
Cause the RC45 was never going to be a big seller at the price point they were selling...........

[HenryDorsetCase]

Haha its not the destination its the journey that matters:niceone:
i thought of those but for some reason they made them ugo and never cashed in on the obvious connection to the RC30 with the fame.
i was odd it wasnt as if it would have been stealing sales of the LTD edition RC.
Maybe it eas because because the fireblade was overdue a few years by then, as the accountants and lawyers were not willing to sell it unless it was "SAFE" they never did a sport orientted version that was affordable.
i can't see any reason why the never tided up the VFR750F into a RC looker.
Cause the RC45 was never going to be a big seller at the price point they were selling...........

I always loved the VF1000R and I nearly bought one because a super tidy one came up in my town for five grand. What put me off was the 260 kg wet weight really and it was another great big lardy thing to push about the garage. As I've gotten older I have valued light weight, nimble motorcycles (with a decent power to weight ratio) more and more.

What I should buy is one of the Aprilia V4's .....

[jasonu]

What I should buy is one of the Aprilia V4's .....

Here those are a true bargain. It is like a 1/2 price Ducati.

[sidecar bob]

Here those are a true bargain. It is like a 1/2 price Ducati.

With twice the reliability.

[husaberg]

I always loved the VF1000R and I nearly bought one because a super tidy one came up in my town for five grand. What put me off was the 260 kg wet weight really and it was another great big lardy thing to push about the garage. As I've gotten older I have valued light weight, nimble motorcycles (with a decent power to weight ratio) more and more.

What I should buy is one of the Aprilia V4's .....

An f
but wow, how times have changed looks well spindly despite weighing a quarter ton.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2627416353.htm

[pritch]

Three Velocettes on TradeMe? Well, two and a half since one's a special. Who knew there were so many around?

[nzspokes]

Well that sent me down a rabbit hole. the consensus there seems to be they cut the VFR750 engine mounts off the 750 frame then welded them to the NC30 frame. Tight clearances (rear rocker cover, sump plug) but it worked. I actually can't imagine it being any more restricted than it already is especially round the front cylinders. But pretty far from "minor"

I actually really like this VFR800 I stumbled on - lot of bike for $5k https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-2616602079.htm?rsqid=3e23f15e6d3947bd99c16fc04e593 e47-001

Plus, look at that bitchin colour. Purple is my favourite colour and thats purple metalflake like some 70's long chopper. Do want.

Looks lowered as well.

[Laava]

With twice the reliability.
Bastard! I really want to dispute that! But, I. Just. Can't.

[sidecar bob]

Bastard! I really want to dispute that! But, I. Just. Can't.

Well you could, but you'd be wrong:msn-wink:

[HenryDorsetCase]

Looks lowered as well.

a good thing from my hobbit perspective

[Drew]

There is no good Ducati. They are all overpriced and under deliver.

These are the facts, and they are undisputed.

[ellipsis]

...I think the Ducati Sogno was comparable to the Leica in quality, just smaller and operated by the left hand...

[jellywrestler]

There is no good Ducati. They are all overpriced and under deliver.

These are the facts, and they are undisputed.

all ducatis are good Drew, and that's where it stops, as you said overpriced and under deliver as people think they are actually great. as for having one of fifty shit, they produce so many 'collectors items' it blurs into insignificance

[pritch]

When I bought a Ducati I did so in the expectation that it would ask more and deliver less than a Honda. So it was, but it did have its rewards.

Some years back a Ducati engineer was interviewed and commented in respect of Japanese bikes, "We can't compete on price, we can't compete on performance, and we can't compete with some of them on quality."

That doesn't leave much, I guess that's when they start talking "passion".

[F5 Dave]

Marketing.

That said Honda did have
You meet the nicest people on a Honda campaign. So on balance. . .

[sidecar bob]

People buy bikes with their hearts, not their heads. And it would be a very sad day if that ever changed.
You buy a family runabout with your head.

[jim.cox]

You buy a family runabout with your head.

Nah - your wife buys it - with your money

[Berries]

Nah - your wife buys it - with your money
Exfuckingactly.


How else can you explain the Kia Sportage?

[sidecar bob]

Exfuckingactly.


How else can you explain the Kia Sportage?

Or the two seat JCW Mini Cooper.:2thumbsup
I bought this with my head

[HenryDorsetCase]

I've been for a blat in one of those JCW Minis - I was very impressed with it. Not enough that I'd want to own one but it fair pinned my ears back.

[sidecar bob]

I've been for a blat in one of those JCW Minis - I was very impressed with it. Not enough that I'd want to own one but it fair pinned my ears back.

Yeah, I didn't really want to own it either.

[Laava]

People buy bikes with their hearts, not their heads. And it would be a very sad day if that ever changed.
You buy a family runabout with your head.
Yep, for me, I love the sound and feel of big v twins. So I have had suzukis, a Buell and Ducatis. An S4R Ducati is probably about the same price as an SV1000 comparatively. Bikes of this age tend to have ongoing reliability or breakdown issues. Esp charging systems and general rubberware perishing. Is a great shame the japs don't make a big bore v twin naked bike any more, I would have one!

[Dak S83]

Obviously been smoking way to much Northland weed

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-2629789114.htm?rsqid=590efaccd43442cd846e07de7b756 bfb-003

[ellipsis]

But the Japs aren't bad at making other things mate.

My third Hayabusa, 2011 bought it new still got it. Gets along Ok ....

...looks like a black pussy magnet...

[husaberg]

Obviously been smoking way to much Northland weed

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-2629789114.htm?rsqid=590efaccd43442cd846e07de7b756 bfb-003

He has a couple of crates of Tui's in the background

[Ian Staples]

Obviously been smoking way to much Northland weed

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-2629789114.htm?rsqid=590efaccd43442cd846e07de7b756 bfb-003

as the saying goes "the more harley bits you take off a Harley the better it gets".

[F5 Dave]

The add is too well written for a stoner. Hes changed so many things on it, but it still looks like every other Harley I've seen this side of the crazy paint ones. What was the point again?

[Ian Staples]

as the saying goes "the more harley bits you take off a Harley the better it gets".

Is that a "super heavy wide glide"? or a "super wide heavy glide"?

[Laava]

The add is too well written for a stoner. Hes changed so many things on it, but it still looks like every other Harley I've seen this side of the crazy paint ones. What was the point again?
He now has a complete harley in spare parts.

[pritch]

He now has a complete harley in spare parts.

He'd need to. A new Street Bob can be had for $23,750 so his opening bid of 25,000 doesn't appeal over much.

[Ian Staples]

Eye spy with mi little eye something beginning with "S". Skull..... yes there had to be at least one !!

[Navy Boy]

He'd need to. A new Street Bob can be had for $23,750 so his opening bid of 25,000 doesn't appeal over much.

Exactly - I'm really not sure what he was thinking with this. Reading the blurb it sounds as though he's changed loads of things only to find that he doesn't really like the outcome much.... And now wants rid.... For a lot of money. :no:

[HenryDorsetCase]

He'd need to. A new Street Bob can be had for $23,750 so his opening bid of 25,000 doesn't appeal over much.

I've ridden one and really liked it in terms of a motorbike doing motorbike-y things. Plus teh wimminz get their jimmies all rustled if you have a "Harley" TM so that's good, right?

[F5 Dave]

WTF?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2620789761.htm?rsqid=8eaa06c09f38489c9f83fe1b61e1b fd4-004

These are a cynical retrobike trying to capture the glory of a classic of bygone. And they are kinda cool. But jezuz! Sum of the parts etc. Maybe he's caught up in Spydas theory multiple limited production runs (this was as many as we think we could sell to reach market saturation at this price).

[Navy Boy]

WTF?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2620789761.htm?rsqid=8eaa06c09f38489c9f83fe1b61e1b fd4-004

These are a cynical retrobike trying to capture the glory of a classic of bygone. And they are kinda cool. But jezuz! Sum of the parts etc. Maybe he's caught up in Spydas theory multiple limited production runs (this was as many as we think we could sell to reach market saturation at this price).

Blimey! $35k. I had to do a double take... Nice bike but no. Just. No. :(

[pritch]

These are a cynical retrobike trying to capture the glory of a classic of bygone. And they are kinda cool. But jezuz! Sum of the parts etc. Maybe he's caught up in Spydas theory multiple limited production runs (this was as many as we think we could sell to reach market saturation at this price).

The Paul Smart replica was cool as long as comfort wasn't a factor. It's a tip of the hat to the very beginning of the Ducati factory history of racing big bikes.

Some context:

https://newatlas.com/paul-smart-replica-the-investment-you-can-enjoy-while-it-appreciates/5058/

[Drew]

WTF?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2620789761.htm?rsqid=8eaa06c09f38489c9f83fe1b61e1b fd4-004

These are a cynical retrobike trying to capture the glory of a classic of bygone. And they are kinda cool. But jezuz! Sum of the parts etc. Maybe he's caught up in Spydas theory multiple limited production runs (this was as many as we think we could sell to reach market saturation at this price).
I really like the look. But...ducati.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Thirty Five would buy you a proper bevel wouldnt it?

[F5 Dave]

Well, exactly. And enough servicing to make it seem like you were the real deal.

And no belts to change when you don't ride it for two years.

Answer 8 tanks of gas a year. Pussy.

[husaberg]

WTF?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2620789761.htm?rsqid=8eaa06c09f38489c9f83fe1b61e1b fd4-004

These are a cynical retrobike trying to capture the glory of a classic of bygone. And they are kinda cool. But jezuz! Sum of the parts etc. Maybe he's caught up in Spydas theory multiple limited production runs (this was as many as we think we could sell to reach market saturation at this price).

Its interesting they still went with the Colin Seeley rear chain adjusters especially given they tsole the design and used them with out him getting a cent.
Colin did the design for the race bikes both the 500 and 750 then Ducati copied parts for the road bikes.

One of the 500's was a 4 valve design but Taglioni' never liked it so it wasn't developed when it made the same power as the 2v design, shame
345978345979

[F5 Dave]

Its interesting they still went with the Colin Seeley rear chain adjusters especially given they tsole the design and used them with out him getting a cent.
Colin did the design for the race bikes both the 500 and 750 then Ducati copied parts for the road bikes.

One of the 500's was a 4 valve design but Taglioni' never liked it so it wasn't developed when it made the same power as the 2v design, shame
Who's bok did I read? Perhaps Newcombe. . . Wasn't very charitable for Seeley. But he was English. And they can be cunts with their class oppression/masochism.

[husaberg]

Who's bok did I read? Perhaps Newcombe. . . Wasn't very charitable for Seeley. But he was English. And they can be cunts with their class oppression/masochism.

No idea what he would be loike as a person, but his designs have been in use for over half a century.
He was one of the first to do a straight run from the sterring head to the swingarm pivot in modern times for race frames.
.....Yes other greg other than HRD and FB.

[Ian Staples]

I Know I am biased and each to the own and all of that crap but How does a blind man ride a motorcycle as only a blind man would like this !!

[F5 Dave]

I Know I am biased and each to the own and all of that crap but How does a blind man ride a motorcycle as only a blind man would like this !!
Ohh lordy yes that is mighty foul
(Link)

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/harley-davidson/listing/2631068561

[jim.cox]

Ohh lordy yes that is mighty foul
(Link)

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/harley-davidson/listing/2631068561

Ow - my eyes, my poor eyes - that HURTS...

[pritch]

Ow - my eyes, my poor eyes - that HURTS...

That front brake disk looks like a boy sent to do a man's job.

[Oakie]

If I ever need to slow things down during sexy-times, I'll just drag up that image from my memory bank. Sort of the opposite of a wank-bank if you like.

For those who like it, that's fine but I think Id rather be seen on my old postie bike.

[HenryDorsetCase]

The other thing is it was probably 60 grand new. I'd rather buy a cool car .... yes CAR. with a stereo and a heater. Wonder how tall the rider is?

[pete376403]

Looks like the sort of thing Brian from Density would like to be seen on. Pass the plate, he needs another shit pile of bling.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I just guessed at the number when I posted earlier. But so much for a) blanking the number plate in his photos and b) my guesstimate of price being on the button. Money well spent eh?

[Ian Staples]

Looks like the sort of thing Brian from Density would like to be seen on. Pass the plate, he needs another shit pile of bling.

Bang on the money! that sums up both of them. Brian and the bike .

[onearmedbandit]

Doh blocked the image of his number plate but left his number plate info visible on sale docket...

[manxkiwi]

I always imagine Bender from Futurama when I see those HD fairings. Someone should do a photoshop!?

[Laava]

Hahahahaha!

[HenryDorsetCase]

Old mate's H2 is now $30k. Thats an even better buy.

[Laava]

Wonder if he will trade it with cash, loads of it, my way for a harledy boat-tail?

[roogazza]

Old mate's H2 is now $30k. Thats an even better buy.

and to think I sold my 72 model for 1200 bucks !!!! lol :2thumbsup

Mind you if I rode one today I'd probably be disappointed ?????

[F5 Dave]

Or you might feel 22 again and it would be a bargain.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Or you might feel 22 again and it would be a bargain.

thirty grand buys quite a lot of 22 year olds to feel, I find.

[Laava]

Lols! This one is $899 too expensive!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-2641718309.htm?rsqid=1bc0484f588e4532826bf2b4000db d96-002

[Laava]

Another unfinished, overpriced project...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-2641718309.htm?rsqid=1bc0484f588e4532826bf2b4000db d96-002

[F5 Dave]

"This bike is in great condition and looks GANGSTER "


Ok I don't know what that really means, but I'm pretty sure it's not this :tugger:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2646046115.htm?rsqid=9ecbb023d1794cb784f2bae8d5e64 86c-002


And 5k? 70 thousand ks - Piss right off.

[F5 Dave]

Oh come on!, it's not even a TT, it's very low spec for a VMX, Chinese suspension, std cam etc, probably 32hp.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2645312008.htm?rsqid=9ecbb023d1794cb784f2bae8d5e64 86c-002

[OddDuck]

"This bike is in great condition and looks GANGSTER "


Ok I don't know what that really means, but I'm pretty sure it's not this :tugger:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2646046115.htm?rsqid=9ecbb023d1794cb784f2bae8d5e64 86c-002


And 5k? 70 thousand ks - Piss right off.

I think it does look fully gangster, provided it's John Woo filming Chow Yuen-Fat somewhere in Taipei in the 80's and the whole soundtrack is done in synth, and he's riding that bike at night with sunglasses on through a neon lit Asian cityscape to a drug meet with a damn bad guy called Big Boss and his crew of psychotic henchpersons, while his best mate who also happens to be a cop is closing in along with the SWAT team, and the whole thing is a gigantic everybody fucks everybody doublecross. *

The bike is simply in the wrong place and time, anyone trying that in Napier is just going to look silly.

* Yeah I might have gone through a bit of a John Woo phase but I don't regret it.

[F5 Dave]

Is that the one where the dude has to cut his finger off?

[F5 Dave]

Have we done this one? 11k xl250

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2640070590.htm?rsqid=8e9d73af35834a28b21d220c23718 096-003

[F5 Dave]

So as you might guess I'm not a fan of these old chuffy things, but JayZeeUz KeeRyst why would you pay this much for something so ugly your old man might think was a tad too sensible.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2633709581.htm?rsqid=a31253e5d0064e8db6dbb6d30c54e 67f-004

[jellywrestler]

So as you might guess I'm not a fan of these old chuffy things, but JayZeeUz KeeRyst why would you pay this much for something so ugly your old man might think was a tad too sensible.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2633709581.htm?rsqid=a31253e5d0064e8db6dbb6d30c54e 67f-004

classic bike club rides?

[F5 Dave]

Lord above. In between bouts of insomnia I had a dream about meeting someone passionately evolving a CBX a bit like the one advertised but for some reason it was a 650 and I had to try find him a 750 engine.
Oh for my sins.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I didnt realise that they came in shaft drive flavour. Still dont want one. Unless its a turbo

[F5 Dave]

These are great bikes.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-2643526843.htm?rsqid=f07daf5bc56441508e5246b9c3dee 74f-002

And about the same price as I bought my 07 300 for 10 years ago.
Good luck mate.

[F5 Dave]

This just looks a bit shit. Hes tried to lay it on heavy marketing to a fashionable market but it really doesn't stand out as innovative art. As a motorcycle it isn't worth the asking either.



https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2653134964.htm?rsqid=e838ee8067104906901a8b0f6f62a 620-003

[F5 Dave]

And good luck to this guy. I mean at least he is trying to be a little bit honest, but it goes like this:

Here is a fairly scabby example of an undesirable and uncommon bike . I blew up the starter so it needs a full engine strip. I then found out you cant get the parts anymore so you will have to make your own. That cant be hard can it?:facepalm:

This will be an awesome project. Yes. Yes it will. In that it will be an awesome challenge.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2652498625.htm?rsqid=e838ee8067104906901a8b0f6f62a 620-003

[Drew]

This just looks a bit shit. Hes tried to lay it on heavy marketing to a fashionable market but it really doesn't stand out as innovative art. As a motorcycle it isn't worth the asking either.



https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2653134964.htm?rsqid=e838ee8067104906901a8b0f6f62a 620-003
I've always liked it when I've seen it getting round.
Pretty sure the guy commutes to the city every day on it.

[jellywrestler]

I've always liked it when I've seen it getting round.
Pretty sure the guy commutes to the city every day on it.

he runs a cofee cart at the bottom of ngaranga gorge. its a cool bike and he's enough his own person not to have had to done this with a harley

[Bonez]

And good luck to this guy. I mean at least he is trying to be a little bit honest, but it goes like this:

Here is a fairly scabby example of an undesirable and uncommon bike . I blew up the starter so it needs a full engine strip. I then found out you cant get the parts anymore so you will have to make your own. That cant be hard can it?:facepalm:

This will be an awesome project. Yes. Yes it will. In that it will be an awesome challenge.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2652498625.htm?rsqid=e838ee8067104906901a8b0f6f62a 620-003These are just a bored out CB400T/N motor and the starter is at the front of the motor so wtf is he on about?

[F5 Dave]

he runs a cofee cart at the bottom of ngaranga gorge. its a cool bike and he's enough his own person not to have had to done this with a harley
Done What to it? He goes on and on about being Steampunk, ohh it's got a bottle opener, but it's not really much different from standard.

Certainly it doesnt have a diving bell for a headlight, or belching semi exposed piston framdibulator or any of the crazy other giblets followers of that fashion amuse themselves with. Maybe it's more Mist New Wave than Steampunk.

More Johnny English than Johnny Rotten.

[ellipsis]

Done What to it?

More Johnny English than Johnny Rotten.


...you are very harsh...but we know that and so do you...what was for dinner...and what brew eased its progress?...