Optimistic sellers

[Ian Staples]

What to do when you have the proportions all wrong?
(Tank, seat, sidecover. None of it match, it's a styling disaster)

I know! Paint it white.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2910626376.htm?rsqid=59bee33d5c8f4a52b882ee1e0733b 01f-003

You guys a mean and nasty sometimes. you know it can't be easy building a custom build when you are blind. spare a thought for those among us that don't have the use of their sight

[Berries]

Looking for four wheels to carry two dirt bikes. Found this. Thought the first comment was spot on.

Not even a split screen (https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/volkswagen/kombi/listing/2917642740)

[F5 Dave]

Ooh nice. I applaud you
And a noble quest. Dirtbikes are the pleasure of urban gods.


I'm a hiace owner of circa 22 years. Best van on the road I say. But lately it has become expensive keeping it legal. I will prevail but I can't imagine being without it. Slept in it at race meetings and dirtbike events. Taken me to work 8km commute for over 2 decades. Going to the tip? Gotta move house? Mitre10? I can buy anything and it will likely fit.

Consider a trailer maybe.

[Berries]

Consider a trailer maybe.


You calling me a girl?

[F5 Dave]

I was more thinking 'alternative lifestyler':buggerd:

[F5 Dave]

These are not iconic. Or that rare.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2930486699.htm?rsqid=524aae506a624549b69b32df4392e ef4-002

An honest workhorse back in the day. Still useable as a tourer or general getabout. But 130k it wouldn't be worth spending money on it. 5k purchase? Get real.

[Bonez]

Fucking great '80s UJM motorcycles though.

That engine was still being produced years later until Kwaka 750s whent to liquid cooled engines and ended what was the air cooled 650-750 lineage.

There weren't that many shaft drive GT750s around at the time either.

You really need to jump off that high horse of yours F5 Dave.

Go for a ride. It may improve your outlook on life, the universe and everything.

Just saying...

[pritch]

These are not iconic. Or that rare.


But this one had regal oil changes. That must be worth a few grand.

[Bonez]

But this one had regal oil changes. That must be worth a few grand.Of course you can not ride all day long over every hill or dale at 170kmp on it outside city limits and fall into ditches on it.:lol:

Just saying...

[F5 Dave]

But this one had regal oil changes. That must be worth a few grand.

True. You pay a King's ransom for those.

[Kickaha]

I'm a hiace owner of circa 22 years. second Best van on the road I say. .

Second only to the mighty Ford Transit, which has far more carrying capacity

[george formby]

These are not iconic. Or that rare.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2930486699.htm?rsqid=524aae506a624549b69b32df4392e ef4-002

An honest workhorse back in the day. Still useable as a tourer or general getabout. But 130k it wouldn't be worth spending money on it. 5k purchase? Get real.

I went from a Kawasaki KMX 125 to one of those, 18 months later I started shaving. From new it sounded like a sack of hammers cold. IIRC I ground through the centre stand courtesy of BT45's. Dispatchers loved em, but usually the 550, cheaper insurance.

Venerable bike but developed a nasty tank slapper approaching 120mph (indicated...), not a lot of puff left to get past it. I did close to 150'000 miles on mine before some dick head rear ended it and drove the shaft into the motor.

The self cancelling indicators still tickled me when it got trashed.

Thanks for the mammary's. :niceone:

[FJRider]

Fucking great '80s UJM motorcycles though.

That engine was still being produced years later until Kwaka 750s whent to liquid cooled engines and ended what was the air cooled 650-750 lineage.

There weren't that many shaft drive GT750s around at the time either.

They aren't rare or particularly special. The Z750's had the same engine. I know of three GT's in Otago that are legal and running.

Suzuki had a greater range of shaft drive motorcycles in that era ... but the Kawasaki was popular.

This one might need a top end refresh ... but probably bugger all else. Parts shouldn't be a big issue.

I wouldn't pay $5000 for it.

[Bonez]

That's the asking price. Anyone with common sense knows that it wont sell for that much. Negotiation is a thing you know.

In saying that '80s era motorcycle is going up in price. Just like '70s era has. And because the air cooled Kwaka 750 engines had a ralitively long production run parts are not going to be a broblem. Just like parts for my '76 CB550F are a piece of piss to get. Even 600 kits for them. Can be delivered within a week from overseas even with this Covid thing going on. Mines still on standard piston/rings and has done a 163,000 plus kms.

Just saying...

[george formby]

Considering what else Kawasaki had at the time, the GT does not seem like an appreciating classic.

It was reliable transport.

Even with my rosey tints on I would struggle to consider putting a minter in the shed if it was gifted.

[F5 Dave]

Italian GB500


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2916747137.htm?rsqid=99e2a0d07ad1461db90a91ffff710 e5f-003


Obviously worth more than the *onda , but not by a factor of 3<_<

[Kickaha]

Italian GB500

I looked at one of those when they were about 3 years old for $8500 they've obviously appreciated in value :msn-wink:

[F5 Dave]

Tony Mc probably still got his in his garage.

[husaberg]

There have been a few lately for 5k odd?

[pritch]

This is posted not because I think he's optimistic, simply because i know the guy. Who knows? Somebody may be interested.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/listing/2938298935?bof=91VeNnVf

[jellywrestler]

This is posted not because I think he's optimistic, simply because i know the guy. Who knows? Somebody may be interested.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/listing/2938298935?bof=91VeNnVf

graemes a cool dude and it will be done well

[jellywrestler]

I looked at one of those when they were about 3 years old for $8500 they've obviously appreciated in value :msn-wink:

listing expired assume it's Barts gilera from wanganui, he rang me for pricing, i said the only way you'll get that is find dave rush who brought it new and try selling to him. like any rarity you will find one, the world is a small place now. remember a mate had one and he always had someone follow him to alert him when bits had vibrated off...

[F5 Dave]

Ahh, the mighty xr650.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/honda/listing/2958358162?bof=aWAnBdaN

Wotabargein

[F5 Dave]

The 400s are hardly worth anything so this is an insane price . Yes I appreciate he needs a lot for a house deposit these days but that doesnt change what it is.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/ducati/listing/2952694759?bof=bZ9STA7T


But look further and it's a complete lash up. It's like shooting fish in a barrel. Have a go.

I'm up to 16 things wrong with it. Not picky non std, - but, dude, fukin why?

[F5 Dave]

Still on Dooklatteries, not as bad, but what are they smoking up the far norf? I mean except for weed and meth?:rolleyes:


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/ducati/listing/2959094820?bof=bZ9STA7T

It is a unique look I'll agree. Did he paint the frame with Hammerite?

[pete376403]

Still on Dooklatteries, not as bad, but what are they smoking up the far norf? I mean except for weed and meth?:rolleyes:


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/ducati/listing/2959094820?bof=bZ9STA7T

It is a unique look I'll agree. Did he paint the frame with Hammerite?

"Twin throat webber, unique to this bike - only made in 1988" - is that another way of saying the factory quickly recognised their mistake? I don't think I have ever read anything good about the Weber on Ducatis

[F5 Dave]

After the original Pus-Ohh I think they were so desperate to get away from them they went to fuel injection. Probably turned out in their favour to be proficient by WSB bikes relying heavily on the tech.

[Laava]

The 400s are hardly worth anything so this is an insane price . Yes I appreciate he needs a lot for a house deposit these days but that doesnt change what it is.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/ducati/listing/2952694759?bof=bZ9STA7T


But look further and it's a complete lash up. It's like shooting fish in a barrel. Have a go.

I'm up to 16 things wrong with it. Not picky non std, - but, dude, fukin why?
He can't even be arsed cleaning a bike he is hoping to get $10k plus for? Pfft! Think he has been hanging around the glass barbie too long...

[HenryDorsetCase]

H2A's are inflation proof as ever: $28k now.

[Owl]

Wow, I spent a fortune on bling and now I want all my money back. Only $8k above new bike price.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/listing/2950439084?bof=TKeQeqXB

[Berries]

Does "heard core adventure" mean farm bike?

[F5 Dave]

I was wondering about dino tuning. So many images. Most of them very Flintstonsesq.

[YellowDog]

Wow, I spent a fortune on bling and now I want all my money back. Only $8k above new bike price.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/listing/2950439084?bof=TKeQeqXB

Nice job however I think I'd rather get a new one with 0Km on it and customise it to my own taste :yes:

[Navy Boy]

Wow, I spent a fortune on bling and now I want all my money back. Only $8k above new bike price.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/listing/2950439084?bof=TKeQeqXB

Yep - A classic example of why you should be wary of spending large amounts of $s personalising your machine. You'll be lucky to see much if any of that money back.

Personally I'd just go and buy a new one and do my own thing with it. Doubtless it's a good machine but it ain't worth anything like that... :no:

[pritch]

Yep - A classic example of why you should be wary of spending large amounts of $s personalising your machine. You'll be lucky to see much if any of that money back.


Exactly. My bike is set up how I like it but only some of my junk jewellery will come off when I sell it. The CRG mirrors and the Ohlins will come off. The Racetech gold valves, the Givi bags, the carbon fibre hugger, the crash bungs, and the air horn and any other bits and pieces will all stay with the bike. They don't add to the value, they might help sell the bike though.

[F5 Dave]

Spending money on suspension etc is best done at the start of ownership so you appreciate it and don't swap too soon.

Done this on last couple of bikes in knowledge that a buyer will only compare bikes from their outline and mileage 9/10 times. That 10th person isn't then in much competition to pay over market average for std bike.

[pritch]

Dunno about optimistic but the word 'patina' would be doing some heavy lifting here.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/honda/listing/2956044463?bof=qciNFlA9

[dangerous]

fark me.... optimistic... talk about rocks in ya head... 5k for a pile a fucked and or damaged shit...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/2965375116?bof=FCSD2gFe

... or am I out of line and or touch FFS

[Bonez]

fark me.... optimistic... talk about rocks in ya head... 5k for a pile a fucked and or damaged shit...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/2965375116?bof=FCSD2gFe

... or am I out of line and or touch FFSAll of the above. Oldies and their parts get good coin now luv. Biut obviously there will be room to negotiate as with any sale.

As for farking you, no thanks I'm taken.

[pete376403]

fark me.... optimistic... talk about rocks in ya head... 5k for a pile a fucked and or damaged shit...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/2965375116?bof=FCSD2gFe

... or am I out of line and or touch FFS
I dunno - if I had the shed space and was looking for a retirement project I might consider that. Theres been far worse listed for far more.

[F5 Dave]

Yeah you would have fun with missing parts but those things are now worth so much it might just get near that. Crazy huh?

[Bonez]

Yeah you would have fun with missing parts but those things are now worth so much it might just get near that. Crazy huh?There's a great network of after market replacement parts for this era of m/c so I'm guessing there wont be a problem for those who know actually were to go to get them:yes:

And you most likely will get those parts quicker and cheaper than a recently released model motorcycle.

And of course there's that expensive $52ish yearly registration you have to fork out.:2thumbsup

[Drew]

fark me.... optimistic... talk about rocks in ya head... 5k for a pile a fucked and or damaged shit...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/2965375116?bof=FCSD2gFe

... or am I out of line and or touch FFS

I'd buy it for close to that money, but I'm in a unique position of knowing a guy with a massive stash of water bottle parts.

[F5 Dave]

FFS. 8k for a sad old beemer with all the practical parts taken off so its no longer good at the only thing it was good at.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/bmw/listing/2976244699

[F5 Dave]

Jezzuz Krist

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/2976509377

These were no where as good as the considerably more modern RG, and quite unreliable to boot. Pistons would crack from side to side.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Jezzuz Krist

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/2976509377

These were no where as good as the considerably more modern RG, and quite unreliable to boot. Pistons would crack from side to side.

mate it's got a nearly new battery! thats a $60 value!!!

[F5 Dave]

I think he means battery is a year old and its shagged

[Navy Boy]

Jezzuz Krist

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/2976509377

These were no where as good as the considerably more modern RG, and quite unreliable to boot. Pistons would crack from side to side.

Actually giving it a clean in an attempt to make it look as though I actually want to sell it might have helped too... What is it about people and Trademe???

[husaberg]

He hasn't even put exhaust wrap on it, Dude do you even bobber/cafe/kustom

[HenryDorsetCase]

18 years old, 50000km and $5500 asking.

u fucking what m8?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/2977134146?bof=YbHcug0G

[pete376403]

18 years old, 50000km and $5500 asking.

u fucking what m8?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/2977134146?bof=YbHcug0G


It's got a custom front guard!

[F5 Dave]

And a $40 replacement muffler.

[Navy Boy]

It's got a custom front guard!

Yep that's pretty...

Special - Yes I think that's the word :facepalm:

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yeah, I'm that fucking guy:




Just checking - you mean $3500, yes?

[husaberg]

Yeah, I'm that fucking guy:

Shit you were just asking if he's dyslexic, it turns out he has assburgers....... buy poxy

[Black Knight]

I have the CL400 Street Tracker version with way less K's-Want to make me a $3500 offer?348546

[YellowDog]

18 years old, 50000km and $5500 asking.

u fucking what m8?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/2977134146?bof=YbHcug0G

I had no idea fixed (well almost) write-offs were worth so much more than looked after ones :shit:

[jellywrestler]

I had no idea fixed (well almost) write-offs were worth so much more than looked after ones :shit:

nor does this guy

[Dak S83]

I hope he gave nowhere near what hes asking when he traded it.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/yamaha/listing/2987354024?bof=56dfQZw4

[pritch]

I hope he gave nowhere near what hes asking when he traded it.

If he did it'll put him off trading bikes forever.

[F5 Dave]

Owner was do desperate he had to buy a Volkswagen to get rid of it.

[F5 Dave]

He needs money for Visa.

No fricking chance. And then you read the questions. Ren is right.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/2982489242?bof=56dfQZw4

[F5 Dave]

Oh brother

The Savage(d) lives on. But how much?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/2977435155?bof=56dfQZw4

[FJRider]

No fricking chance. And then you read the questions. Ren is right.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/2982489242?bof=56dfQZw4

Nope. I thought those Bikini fairings were fixed. If so ... With the front wheel pointing slightly to the right ... it may appear bent ... or at least "Not right".

[F5 Dave]

From the rear the tail is off.

[Laava]

Oh brother

The Savage(d) lives on. But how much?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/2977435155?bof=56dfQZw4
Aaaaand, it has the worlds thinnest rear reflector! No joke, it really fucken has!

[F5 Dave]

. . Angled at the sun

[pritch]

. . Angled at the sun

Visible from space?

[HenryDorsetCase]

The kits have a good reputation for fit and finish, and that one looks well done in terms of paint, seat etc. Plus the bits on it are good too. The problem is the problem with any custom though: its not worth what it cost you, its worth what someone will pay. it seems to me that your Vincents, your Ducati Bevels, your Honda CB750's and the Kwaka 900's are where the big money is if you were doing this as a money maker. Look how difficult it can be for people to on-sell the Pacific Moto bikes (and they are very well and professionally done).

The other thing about those is the rake angle is very weird for a sprots bike even after you put longer shocks on it. And it has the SR400 problem: not enough power to pull the skin off a rice pudding.

Also - rice pudding with cardamom and lemon zest and sultanas. Just saying.

[Navy Boy]

The kits have a good reputation for fit and finish, and that one looks well done in terms of paint, seat etc. Plus the bits on it are good too. The problem is the problem with any custom though: its not worth what it cost you, its worth what someone will pay. it seems to me that your Vincents, your Ducati Bevels, your Honda CB750's and the Kwaka 900's are where the big money is if you were doing this as a money maker. Look how difficult it can be for people to on-sell the Pacific Moto bikes (and they are very well and professionally done).

The other thing about those is the rake angle is very weird for a sprots bike even after you put longer shocks on it. And it has the SR400 problem: not enough power to pull the skin off a rice pudding.

Also - rice pudding with cardamom and lemon zest and sultanas. Just saying.

Yep - Well said that man. I actually quite like this particular example and think that it's looks a lot better than some you see but for that much money? Really? :(

[pritch]

it seems to me that your Vincents, your Ducati Bevels, your Honda CB750's and the Kwaka 900's are where the big money is

Exactly. Almost all of the 'styling exercises' we see in this thread started out with unsuitable raw material. This particular one is a cut above a GN250 - but not much.

[jellywrestler]

Exactly. Almost all of the 'styling exercises' we see in this thread started out with unsuitable raw material. This particular one is a cut above a GN250 - but not much.

a bit like celebrating that you're the tallest dwarf eh?

[F5 Dave]

The front details look naff. Bars splayed, headlight instruments mirror etc does not look cohesive. More like "these were laying around so. . . "

But dead on about the base material. After a while the dreary bike will shine through as you make your way back from Makara beach, up the hill and. . . I'm not sure this motorbike thing is for me. Think I'll put it on TardMe when I get home. (Eventually).

Wonder if I could swap it for a Combi van. Or a Citroën.
And some moustache wax.

[dangerous]

ohhhhh fuck me... ohhh now this twat takes the cake... and eats it... FFS...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/listing/3002764104?bof=4jyjQuiI

fuck Its gota be a piss take... shit I sold 4 for $400 7yrs ago... what was I thinking...

[F5 Dave]

Its filthy, and he hasn't bothered to clip the (ripped) seat back down.

[F5 Dave]

It's the Honda owner day


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/2999457127?bof=4jyjQuiI

[pritch]

ohhhhh fuck me... ohhh now this twat takes the cake... and eats it... FFS...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/listing/3002764104?bof=4jyjQuiI

fuck Its gota be a piss take... shit I sold 4 for $400 7yrs ago... what was I thinking...

All photos from the same side of the bike? That always makes me wonder what the other side is like.

[F5 Dave]

It was real nice.



Circa 198mumble

[Oscar]

It's the Honda owner day


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/2999457127?bof=4jyjQuiI

Engine number doesn't match the frame? Check.
Vinyl covered plank for seat? Check.
Bike was a POS brand new? Check.
Shorty fenders? Check.
Non standard parts that don't quite fit? Check.
Repairs required? Check.
No WOF? Check.
Dodgy shit explained as cool (handle bars)? Check.
Outrageous Price? Check.

I think this guy wins the thread.
No seriously - given that the guy with the H2a is obviously mental deranged - this is the biggest POS I have seen in 20 years on TM.

[Laava]

You forgot...
Rear end smooshed down and suspension sapped out by fat cunt. Check!

[Oscar]

What's this all about: "Information on this vehicle is not available. Please apply in writing to the New Zealand Transport Agency".

[HenryDorsetCase]

ohhhhh fuck me... ohhh now this twat takes the cake... and eats it... FFS...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/listing/3002764104?bof=4jyjQuiI

fuck Its gota be a piss take... shit I sold 4 for $400 7yrs ago... what was I thinking...

I asked him if he needs money for his crack dealer. No response yet.

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/cycling/other-bikes/listing-3002801397.htm?rsqid=2abf5cef0daa48d2a9e6bfb6348ab d59-003


what do we reckon? Optimistic or not? I mean you'll never see another. But you'd have to want one. and its not like it took a stage win on the TdF or anything.

[F5 Dave]

Well it does seem a shame that some 12yr old hasn't spent the best part of his adolescence trying to pull sweeping wheelies on it.

The rest is just old mans horseshit trying go pump up nostalgia.


. . . wonder if I can find a HMX500, did 96 pedals up Chamberlain street. No one saw it.

[malcy25]

Not a bike, but an exhaust

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/brakes/listing/3002863847?bof=kDOT5NMD


Usually landed from Aliexpress for <$200

[OddDuck]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/cycling/other-bikes/listing-3002801397.htm?rsqid=2abf5cef0daa48d2a9e6bfb6348ab d59-003


what do we reckon? Optimistic or not? I mean you'll never see another. But you'd have to want one. and its not like it took a stage win on the TdF or anything.

Fully optimistic, this is the pushbike you want when you're 12 and then you grow out of it and think about Ducati 916's or Holden HQ's or whatever.

Wall art? With the plastic still on? Really?

[F5 Dave]

Not a bike, but an exhaust

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/brakes/listing/3002863847?bof=kDOT5NMD


Usually landed from Aliexpress for <$200

Is 'Full' the brand?:innocent:

Didn't read your last line till later but that was my first thought.

[malcy25]

Is 'Full' the brand?:innocent:

Didn't read your last line till later but that was my first thought.

A $180 Aliexpress exhaust and PC5 on my R3 race bike and I picked up 4 or 5 hp on the dyno over stock...They actually work quite well.....

[Stylo]

Interesting...

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sans-souci/motorcycles/honda-cr500r-2001/1269856151

[F5 Dave]

Does painting a union jack on an old bitsa make it worth a decent wedge?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/triumph/listing/3012026098

Why yes. Yes it does.

[F5 Dave]

Oh fuk off. Feel like I was going to post this before


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/2999457127

[F5 Dave]

Well this has got to be collectable


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/other/listing/3015654186

[F5 Dave]

Good starting point for a project he says. . . Well ok with about 3 grand spent could be brought back to grouse again. If you did work yourself.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3012375483

[F5 Dave]

Well the less said about this the better. Look at the fucking tank.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3005500740

Asking waay too much. That will never move under its own steam again.

[F5 Dave]

What the hell are you on about?

There is like an explosion of shity bikes for silly money. That TT is worth no where near that.

Its a very strange reaction.
Especially after you just posted.

[pritch]

Well this has got to be collectable


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/other/listing/3015654186

Average condition? And who knew there were anoraks with detailed knowledge of Mountain Goats?

[HenryDorsetCase]

What the hell are you on about?

There is like an explosion of shity bikes for silly money. That TT is worth no where near that.

Its a very strange reaction.
Especially after you just posted.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3015452039

this guy's been trying to sell his $3000 bike for $6000 for some time.

[F5 Dave]

You might have missed the post before questioning my posts, but the person has deleted it, perhaps seeing the hypocrisy.

[Bonez]

You might have missed the post before questioning my posts, but the person has deleted it, perhaps seeing the hypocrisy.No they haven.t. A particular mod has deleted it, He's done it to a perfectly fine post I had in the Braking thread.

I'd imagine there are quite a few KB members that shared the same few as what was posted. I certainly do.:innocent:

[HenryDorsetCase]

Well the less said about this the better. Look at the fucking tank.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3005500740

Asking waay too much. That will never move under its own steam again.

I want to see inside the motor. Just to see. But imagine the world of pain and broken fasteners and tools and knuckles to get it so you could.

[pritch]

I want to see inside the motor. Just to see. But imagine the world of pain and broken fasteners and tools and knuckles to get it so you could.

That is some serious 'patina'.

[JimO]

Average condition? And who knew there were anoraks with detailed knowledge of Mountain Goats?
i had a mountain goat years ago, used to run the dogs on the beach with it, one day it shit itself and i pushed it half a mile back to the car, sold it for $25.00 should have pushed it into the sea

[F5 Dave]

The ecology thanks you.


Couldn't you have got all Shackleton and made a Dog sleigh?:Punk:

[F5 Dave]

As for this confused puppy. .

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3001114882

[HenryDorsetCase]

As for this confused puppy. .

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3001114882

all it needs is a set of decent tyres... and you'd have a tidy XS750. So, yay?

[husaberg]

I want to see inside the motor. Just to see. But imagine the world of pain and broken fasteners and tools and knuckles to get it so you could.

Looking inside the motor is only a few years neglect away.
You can already see the inside of the tank from the outside.

[F5 Dave]

Yrah it has ok bones I guess. Just the 750 was a dog.

850 cured a lot of the major fuck ups but it was tainted so badly all they could do was drop it and it was 30 years till they were brave enough to try again.

Still a woeful rattle cab paint job, and it doesn't run correctly. Putting pod filters on spoiled many 80s bikes and quite a job to get them to run properly again, beyond the tinkerer.

[Bonez]

Yrah it has ok bones I guess. Just the 750 was a dog.

850 cured a lot of the major fuck ups but it was tainted so badly all they could do was drop it and it was 30 years till they were brave enough to try again.

Still a woeful rattle cab paint job, and it doesn't run correctly. Putting pod filters on spoiled many 80s bikes and quite a job to get them to run properly again, beyond the tinkerer.What a load of bollocks. Dad had the last version of the XS750 with the larger 24ltr tank and a few other nice additions. Yamaha coils were notorious for failing at that time and was the only issue he had with it. Handled as fine as any contempary similar capacity motorcycle at the time they were released.The XS850 was just an overbored XS750 with a few internal engine and frame changes to cope with the extra power output. and competed with the GS850.and also had issues with the coils. As did the XS1100.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yrah it has ok bones I guess. Just the 750 was a dog.

850 cured a lot of the major fuck ups but it was tainted so badly all they could do was drop it and it was 30 years till they were brave enough to try again.

Still a woeful rattle cab paint job, and it doesn't run correctly. Putting pod filters on spoiled many 80s bikes and quite a job to get them to run properly again, beyond the tinkerer.

threres a super tidy either 850 or 750 race bike down here with real nice red on white speedblock paintjob. Still rocking the shaft drive obviously. I dont think its a particularly quick racebike but it looks cool AF.

[F5 Dave]

Never rode the triple. They had ads in cycle 1980 with the different engines

Rode the single SR500 (had a TT500)
Rode the twin XS650, or was it TX
Rode the four XS11.

None of them made me want one.

[dangerous]

Never rode the triple. They had ads in cycle 1980 with the different engines

Rode the single SR500 (had a TT500)
Rode the twin XS650, or was it TX
Rode the four XS11.

None of them made me want one.

Ya either love a big single or ya don't...
the TX was the pre XS... tx had a few issues sorted with the xs
xs1.1 awesome toque great engines but again either like em or not

[F5 Dave]

Ya either love a big single or ya don't...
the TX was the pre XS... tx had a few issues sorted with the xs
xs1.1 awesome toque great engines but again either like em or not
The TT was kinda fun around the suburbs (an 18yr old had but one vehicle) but kinda dreadful too. That headlight was woeful come to think about it.

But the SR was almost a cruiser, guess they pandered to the amercan market too far. The SRX looked better but haven't ridden one.

Got far more fizzy by that stage by RZs.

The 1.1 was kinda same vein as my GS but felt heavier still.

[Laava]

Never rode the triple. They had ads in cycle 1980 with the different engines

Rode the single SR500 (had a TT500)
Rode the twin XS650, or was it TX
Rode the four XS11.

None of them made me want one.
I knew a bloke in hikurangi who made a Ducati style trellis frame and ali tank for his crashed XS11 and he sent me out for a spin on it. Compared to my Darmah of the day, it was pretty awesome but I guess also far removed from stock. Great motor tho!

[FJRider]

Never rode the triple. They had ads in cycle 1980 with the different engines

Rode the single SR500 (had a TT500)
Rode the twin XS650, or was it TX
Rode the four XS11.

None of them made me want one.

I've ridden the SR500 .. it went quite well. Not exactly awe inspiring ... but I'd own and ride one. Quite a few big singles ended up as commuter bikes. With good rubber and with a few teeth less on the rear sprocket ... even the dirt bikes did the job well. Being narrow made them both good in traffic.

There was a TX650 as well as an XS650. The TX650 was well sorted and popular. Yamaha tried to improve on the TX650 ... and created a TX750 (Also a twin). And they had a shit-load of problems with them.

I thought the XS1.1 was heavy. In later years I got the FJ1200. The XS wasn't that heavy ... :whistle:

[FJRider]

I knew a bloke in hikurangi who made a Ducati style trellis frame and ali tank for his crashed XS11 and he sent me out for a spin on it. Compared to my Darmah of the day, it was pretty awesome but I guess also far removed from stock. Great motor tho!

In the early 1980's ... I rode a GS1000e. I did quite a few miles in company with an XS1100.

It took a bit of effort to keep up sometimes ... :innocent:

[Bonez]

Hogly Dogly Super Slow https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/harley-davidson/listing/2996617979

[FlangMasterJ]

Optimistic scumbag buyer.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/3018844813

This guy mistakingly listed his bike for $1 now some fuckwit (read first question) is harassing him because he's not following through with the $1 "sale". Dude needs his head cracked.

[FlangMasterJ]

"Re-listed my bike."

Faaaarking maggot!

[Beekeeper]

Dear friends I dropped by to play an old favorite, one that never ever gets old. The mighty purple H2A!!!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3021058007

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/847218819.jpg

[Laava]

I see your ning ninga and raise you a potato potato. Listed as HD but will prob have zero HD parts and been listed for a long time as well!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/harley-davidson/listing/2992741519

[Beekeeper]

and here I was thinking you were posting the Paihia harley, but at 60,000 this ones a winner too, we need to tell him he's dreamin'

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/188022985.jpg

[HenryDorsetCase]

It has "Manly" valves. Clearly as a girly-man I could never own it.

[F5 Dave]

My mother was born in Manly.

I have questions.

[pritch]

I see your ning ninga and raise you a potato potato. Listed as HD but will prob have zero HD parts and been listed for a long time as well!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/harley-davidson/listing/2992741519

That sum would seem seriously optimistic. The other day I saw a YouTube clip of a guy with an Orange County Chopper that cost US$80,000 new. Fifteen years later he had bought it for $8,000. There was no instrumentation so there was no knowing how many miles it had done. The thing was so uncomfortable though that he felt it would not have travelled far.

OK the chopper here looks 1000% better than an Orange County PoS but even so...



Here's the clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eklhXby-XBg

[FJRider]

and here I was thinking you were posting the Paihia harley, but at 60,000 this ones a winner too, we need to tell him he's dreamin'



The obligatory oil catch tray underneath it. If it WAS worth $60,000 ... it wouldn't leak oil .. :shifty:

[FlangMasterJ]

Love the exhaust directly exiting onto the rear disc.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/431211064842840/

[F5 Dave]

I can see why you didn't call it a muffler.

[dangerous]

fucking sick... its a "pro"

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3023646109?bof=KRS8Q6D7

fuck me $12k buy now???

but it has a "taco shroud" so there's that.

[FlangMasterJ]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3023646109?bof=KRS8Q6D7

fuck me $12k buy now???

but it has a "taco shroud" so there's that.

Ironically a bike called a 'Tempter' is actually not that tempting at all.

[F5 Dave]

Is that why they are very rare? No fuker brought them.

Looks like a dreadful LS400 reworked into something marginally better.

[husaberg]

Ironically a bike called a 'Tempter' is actually not that tempting at all.


Is that why they are very rare? No fuker brought them.

Looks like a dreadful LS400 reworked into something marginally better.

I wouldn't mind the front brake 4ls looks like an updated waterbuffalo brake.

[HenryDorsetCase]

My curiosity is piqued
Hi. I've never seen one of these before. The motor looks like that S40 cruiser thing but the chassis is different. Are parts available? Also, (and not having a crack at you here, genuinely curious) why is it worth $12k to you? Is it one of those "my wife told me to sell the bike so I will list it high cos I dont want to sell it" deals? (we've all done it).

[pritch]

It has to be one of the least 'exciting' bikes I've ever seen. A comfortable and economical commuter maybe, but $12,000? Bugga!

[onearmedbandit]

While the price is a long long way off in my opinion (and of course you all as well) I actually like the styling, it definitely has potential for something cool. There's some interesting takes on it in google images.

[FJRider]

Is that why they are very rare? No fuker brought them.

I've never seen any in NZ. I've never seen any advertising for that model either. I'm guessing they were designed and built for the Japanese local market.

And they probably didn't sell well there. And probably why they are "Rare" in Japan ... and in NZ.

More collectable than desirable ... at the right price. I don't think $12,000 is the right price though.

[onearmedbandit]

7yr production run from 1997 to 2003, looks like most were sold in the domestic market and probably a few other Asian countries. Seems to be a few being imported into the UK now.

[FJRider]

7yr production run from 1997 to 2003, looks like most were sold in the domestic market and probably a few other Asian countries. Seems to be a few being imported into the UK now.

Apparently they used the Suzuki Savage engine. Unchanged from when it was used in them.

[onearmedbandit]

Apparently they used the Suzuki Savage engine. Unchanged from when it was used in them.

And so it would seem the LS650 is a straight fit (essentially the same engine) so only a few more horses but much more torque.

[FJRider]

And so it would seem the LS650 is a straight fit (essentially the same engine) so only a few more horses but much more torque.

It would be interesting to find out how much it would cost to import an St400 ... :shifty:

[jellywrestler]

Apparently they used the Suzuki Savage engine. .

your autocorrect changed sewage to savage...

[malcy25]

I've never seen any in NZ. I've never seen any advertising for that model either. I'm guessing they were designed and built for the Japanese local market.

And they probably didn't sell well there. And probably why they are "Rare" in Japan ... and in NZ.

More collectable than desirable ... at the right price. I don't think $12,000 is the right price though.

Seems the lister is misinterpreting Rare with desirable and valuable. I see it regularly and The former doesn't always mean the latter,....

[F5 Dave]

Um, I crashed this and got a bit confused putting it back together

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/ducati/listing/3026089451

Just what is 'that' appendage?

[FJRider]

Seems the lister is misinterpreting Rare with desirable and valuable. I see it regularly and The former doesn't always mean the latter,....

The XJ750 D (Fuel Injected) is another "Rare" but valueless Japanese motorcycle. Yamaha's early foray's into fuel injected engines. It went ok (I owned one at one time) but they weren't that common. Or valuable dammit.

THEY are sometimes seen on Trademe ... and being described as "Rare". Usually not in running condition.

[FJRider]

your autocorrect changed sewage to savage...

I have ridden a savage ... it must have been Suzuki's auto-correct that caused the miss-naming ... But they sold well.

[Laava]

The XJ750 D (Fuel Injected) is another "Rare" but valueless Japanese motorcycle. Yamaha's early foray's into fuel injected engines. It went ok (I owned one at one time) but they weren't that common. Or valuable dammit.

THEY are sometimes seen on Trademe ... and being described as "Rare". Usually not in running condition.
Sometimes "rare" means barely prepared for use

[OddDuck]

Um, I crashed this and got a bit confused putting it back together

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/ducati/listing/3026089451

Just what is 'that' appendage?

If it's the thing over the headlight (god damn what were they thinking? Or do you get another with the bike that you can put onto your helmet?) anyway it's part of the original fairing. Goes just under the stock headlight, it's mounted the other way up and unifies the side fairings and front fairing.

The bike looks like it's off that TV Kung-Fu show Monkey from years ago!

[F5 Dave]

HDC hold onto your wallet.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/3013285893?bof=AsaqbTdt

[HenryDorsetCase]

HDC hold onto your wallet.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/3013285893?bof=AsaqbTdt

3 grand rat bike (if it runs) isnt a bad value proposition. I paid 8 grand for that one I had brand spankers and sold it after 2 months for $6k. I think I worked out that the cost per km was about the same as running my McLaren 370L

[neels]

If it's the thing over the headlight (god damn what were they thinking? Or do you get another with the bike that you can put onto your helmet?) anyway it's part of the original fairing. Goes just under the stock headlight, it's mounted the other way up and unifies the side fairings and front fairing.

The bike looks like it's off that TV Kung-Fu show Monkey from years ago!

I'd go with the previous assessment of it being crashed....that's probably the only bit of the fairing that was still usable, pegs have also been replaced, and to streamline the back end they've replaced the rear light with ones that stick out further than the original :blink:

Have never heard frame out as an expression before, how do you get the rest of the bits to stay where they are while the frame's out? Current mental image of engine and forks levitating in the corner of the garage.

[Oscar]

HDC hold onto your wallet.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/3013285893?bof=AsaqbTdt

"Gorgeous" ???
What a piece of crap.
I realise that three grand isn't a lot of money these days, but can you not be bothered to clean it, take a decent pic, get a WOF or rego it before listing?

[F5 Dave]

3 grand rat bike (if it runs) isnt a bad value proposition. I paid 8 grand for that one I had brand spankers and sold it after 2 months for $6k. I think I worked out that the cost per km was about the same as running my McLaren 370L

I had to Google that. A 370L is apparently a Westinghouse fridge.

Turns out I actually have a similar model!
Twins!
Mine is lasting quite well and I like the design layout especially the wine rack and easily movable shelves.

[F5 Dave]

I'd go with the previous assessment of it being crashed....that's probably the only bit of the fairing that was still usable, pegs have also been replaced, and to streamline the back end they've replaced the rear light with ones that stick out further than the original :blink:

Have never heard frame out as an expression before, how do you get the rest of the bits to stay where they are while the frame's out? Current mental image of engine and forks levitating in the corner of the garage.

Ahh you've never taken a Dookaati apart before. Lifting the frame 'off' would be a better description.

I've only watched vicariously as the happy owner went about this ritual. Bit like sex as a spectator sport.

[F5 Dave]

Jeezuz! https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3023631176


Also like the way he undervalues your favourite welder.
Here, I've been running this sham company shopfront for 5 years mostly cash sales but never put in a tax return. Shouldn't take an accountant 15 min do do an ird return. . .

[F5 Dave]

Oohh look. Patina to burn.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3033150343

[pritch]

I had to Google that. A 370L is apparently a Westinghouse fridge.


Is it like this one? This fridge is Absolutely Fabulous.

[FlangMasterJ]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/honda/listing/3040959135?bof=FRSLFVw2

30+k on the odo and not even in great condition. If you have to take a pic of the bike straight after a wash while it's still wet then you're hiding something.

Mine went for $9500 with only 7500km on it and it was mint.

[F5 Dave]

Nice. Fuking Hardy hah.

[pritch]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/honda/listing/3040959135?bof=FRSLFVw2

30+k on the odo and not even in great condition. If you have to take a pic of the bike straight after a wash while it's still wet then you're hiding something.

Mine went for $9500 with only 7500km on it and it was mint.

Well at lesat he did wash the bike, and to that extent he's bucking the recent trend.

[FlangMasterJ]

Well at lesat he did wash the bike, and to that extent he's bucking the recent trend.

I got into argument with a guy selling a WR450F on TM because he wouldn't post pics of it when it was clean. "It's a dirt bike" was his justification.

[Reckless]

I got into argument with a guy selling a WR450F on TM because he wouldn't post pics of it when it was clean. "It's a dirt bike" was his justification.

Easy to Walk away from that one if he cant clean it for sale he wont have cleaned the filters or oil ever lmao

[FlangMasterJ]

Easy to Walk away from that one if he cant clean it for sale he wont have cleaned the filters or oil ever lmao

Exactly. Like he didn't even bother giving it a simple hose down. Humans bro.

[jellywrestler]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/honda/listing/3040959135?bof=FRSLFVw2

30+k on the odo and not even in great condition. If you have to take a pic of the bike straight after a wash while it's still wet then you're hiding something.

nah it's just impatience, like all the tattoos you se that are still bright red, they'll be there for the rest of their life but can't wait half a week to take a decent piccie

[FJRider]

nah it's just impatience, like all the tattoos you se that are still bright red, they'll be there for the rest of their life but can't wait half a week to take a decent piccie

For a big dirt bike ... 30+K'm's is a long way if even half of it was off road.

Knobbly tires and not duel purpose one's ... means he was serious about going off the road.

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/holden/ute/listing/3017152585?bof=3Web0AdA

I know someone who has just spent 60k on panel and paint on a sedan and it is tidier than this. Mechanical resto was around $30k if I recall. Not sure about the interior. But that is absolutely original and immaculate. This.... isn't.

Depending how well the panel work was done I think maybe $50 - $60k??? any Holden tragics that would know?

[Drew]

I never thought they were particularly desirable. Guess I was wrong. Even at $50k I think its rich.

[jellywrestler]

I never thought they were particularly desirable. Guess I was wrong. Even at $50k I think its rich.

maybe not as a vehicle but as an investment trend. There's too many people around these days with an obscene amount of spending money

[rustys]

maybe not as a vehicle but as an investment trend. There's too many people around these days with an obscene amount of spending money

You can say that again Spyda, we went to the last Southwards Car Auction a few weeks ago, absolute eye opener, we were shocked at what people were paying for stuff, $370 K for a 1970's Falcon GTO and in my opinion was not anywhere near immaculate, its like houses, people are just throwing money at anything without doing any home work, where's all these $$$$$ coming from???

[F5 Dave]

Low interest rates?

How long do you hold onto it before it is a peak value and the people with money want a Fiord Laser Sport?

[pritch]

Low interest rates?

How long do you hold onto it before it is a peak value and the people with money want a Fiord Laser Sport?

While he's by no means loaded, I know a guy who just had a Laser Sport rebuilt. That time may already be upon us.

[neels]

While he's by no means loaded, I know a guy who just had a Laser Sport rebuilt. That time may already be upon us.
Yep, it is.

Stuff like the early hot Pulsar hatches & unmolested GTS or GTSt Skylines are going for stupid money already.

[F5 Dave]

Hesus. Next up the Mirage with Super Shift.

Nah, none of those will be more than a small pile of rust.

Diamonds are forever. How we larfed.

[neels]

Hesus. Next up the Mirage with Super Shift.

Nah, none of those will be more than a small pile of rust.

Diamonds are forever. How we larfed.

Like this you mean?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mitsubishi/listing/3030496746?bof=LrjUcH1z

[neels]

I might be missing something, but seems a bit steep for something in unknown condition, of unknown ownership....

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/listing/3047167066?tm=email&et=45&mt=F9EBD93A-36D0-423B-BB16-006FB3C425E7&bof=1c1xL9gJ

[FJRider]

I might be missing something, but seems a bit steep for something in unknown condition, of unknown ownership....



The expensive bit to get it on the road again will be Re-Vin.

I just did a check on Rego status. It's still in the system.

[Drew]

I might be missing something, but seems a bit steep for something in unknown condition, of unknown ownership....

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/listing/3047167066?tm=email&et=45&mt=F9EBD93A-36D0-423B-BB16-006FB3C425E7&bof=1c1xL9gJ

I kinda like the CBflex's.

[pritch]

I kinda like the CBflex's.

That one's not even run in.

[mulletman]

I might be missing something, but seems a bit steep for something in unknown condition, of unknown ownership....

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/listing/3047167066?tm=email&et=45&mt=F9EBD93A-36D0-423B-BB16-006FB3C425E7&bof=1c1xL9gJ


Fastest air cooled 750 at the time ?

[Laava]

I rode a mint low km one recently that a guy paid $5k for and it was horrible after getting off a ducati monster. Underpowered, heavy and cumbersome. Although I know they were highly regarded in their day, they really ought to be collectors bikes just so people dont ride them!😀😀😀

[Laava]

That one's not even run in.
The rest of the bike tells a different story!
But, it is a starting bid of $1k and complete and restorable....

[F5 Dave]

Like this you mean?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mitsubishi/listing/3030496746?bof=LrjUcH1z

Nah that's a new one and not a hatchback

[F5 Dave]

Riding instructor mate had one new. Flash git.

I had a CBX550 at the time. Which I thought was great. Inboard discs were slated by all the magazines . Took it in to WMC for tyres. Poor apprentice took hours to work out how to change the tyres. How he moved onto some other career.

Pretty much I could take wheels off in not much more time than standard bike. Only trouble for the hard of thinking.

[FJRider]

The rest of the bike tells a different story!
But, it is a starting bid of $1k and complete and restorable....

It's a honda. Restorations are overrated. If it runs and passes a WOF ... what's the problem .. ???

[F5 Dave]

Sexuality ?

[Navy Boy]

I rode a mint low km one recently that a guy paid $5k for and it was horrible after getting off a ducati monster. Underpowered, heavy and cumbersome. Although I know they were highly regarded in their day, they really ought to be collectors bikes just so people dont ride them!😀😀😀

Yep - I've had similar experiences - I suspect what you've said above would apply to a lot of machines we saw/lusted after when we were younger. Time's a funny old thing ;)

[Navy Boy]

This one is more a query I guess. I was always told that the Paso wasn't really sought after. Perhaps that's now changed?


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/ducati/listing/3031907772?bof=2Y4NrXA6

I'm sure some Ducati buff will help me out on this one :msn-wink:

[jim.cox]

This one is more a query I guess. I was always told that the Paso wasn't really sought after. Perhaps that's now changed?


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/ducati/listing/3031907772?bof=2Y4NrXA6

I'm sure some Ducati buff will help me out on this one :msn-wink:

Well...

The fuel injection on the 907ie sorts the issues Ducati had with the weber carb on the Paso.

As Ducatis go, it is a good choice for a daily ride.

This one seems very tidy, but the asking price is definitely optimistic

[F5 Dave]

The 906 was a lemon, and it looked like a jelly mould CBR600. The 907 had to be sn improvement. But it didn't last for a reason.

[jim.cox]

it looked like a jelly mould CBR600.

I always thought it the other way 'round - that it was Honda following the Italian style.

When did that CBR first break cover? Paso was the 1985 Milan Show.



But it didn't last for a reason.

True that. They sold way more Sport and Supersport. Wikipedia has that only 2303 ie's were sold ( that should ensure an on-going collector's value )

[F5 Dave]

I was being a bit cheeky.

That said once again trying to shake the challenging 999 look (and that bike could be argued has come of age to be more cherished than it was) anyhow, the 1098 when released. . . Hmmm. Do I see (contemporary) CBR600 in the front? Yeah, it kinda is.

The sports gave people what they wanted. Just as then the monster was their successful bike whilst the 916 an aspiration.

[jim.cox]

whilst the 916 an aspiration.

I'd like an 998 S for myself

[F5 Dave]

And I'd like an NSR500V but you know?

[pritch]

I was being a bit cheeky.

That said once again trying to shake the challenging 999 look (and that bike could be argued has come of age to be more cherished than it was)

Back when I was reading Brit bike mags the 999, and particularly the 749, were attracting increasing interest. Too late ot save Pierre Terblanche.

[husaberg]

I always thought it the other way 'round - that it was Honda following the Italian style.

When did that CBR first break cover? Paso was the 1985 Milan Show.




True that. They sold way more Sport and Supersport. Wikipedia has that only 2303 ie's were sold ( that should ensure an on-going collector's value )

The First Aero was the CBR400 in 1986 it might have been showed earlier though the 600 and 100 were both in 1987.
the DB1 Bimota was as far as i know the inspiration for the Paso.
Tamburini the TA in Bimota was responsible for the styling afaik on both.

[F5 Dave]

A lot must have been lost in. . . Well, I was going to say translation. . The DB1 was pretty. A mate was working on one and it did have a minimalist purposeful air to it.

[HenryDorsetCase]

A lot must have been lost in. . . Well, I was going to say translation. . The DB1 was pretty. A mate was working on one and it did have a minimalist purposeful air to it.

speaking of which i saw one of the TV ads for "Ride Safer New Zealand" and there was a dude riding a tricolour Ducati F1 750. And I'm all like "OooooOOOOooooooHhhhhhh noice" I presume that I have missed that boat and its out of my price range (also 16 inch wheel by the looks) but damn.

edit: like the one behind this one that the dude wants $45k for.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/ducati/listing/2842333625?bof=3Web0AdA


edit 2: here's a 999 for $9k. Lot of motorbike for not much money. I have always liked the look of them too. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/ducati/listing/3036958497?bof=3Web0AdA

[F5 Dave]

Ahh, they probably had to drag it behind on a long rope 1/2 way through.


. . .

With a jellymould

[pritch]

speaking of which i saw one of the TV ads for "Ride Safer New Zealand" and there was a dude riding a tricolour Ducati F1 750. And I'm all like "OooooOOOOooooooHhhhhhh noice"

There was an F1 750 here, semi permanently for sale. Everytime the owner got a serious offer he'd dither for a while then eventually turn it down. I guess the logic was along the lines, "If somebody will pay this much, maybe somebody else will pay more?"

The owner died and I haven't heard what happened to his collection.

[F5 Dave]

I mean they're not magical. Circa 60-65hp with crude suspension.

[pritch]

I mean they're not magical. Circa 60-65hp with crude suspension.

A (somewhat) glorified Pantah?

[HenryDorsetCase]

I mean they're not magical. Circa 60-65hp with crude suspension.

and not $45k worth even with Marco Lucchinelli's signature? I phoned the guy today and the tricolour F1 is sold.

[pritch]

and not $45k worth even with Marco Lucchinelli's signature? I phoned the guy today and the tricolour F1 is sold.

Those bikes look like part of that estate sale that we ooohd and aaahd over a while back.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Those bikes look like part of that estate sale that we ooohd and aaahd over a while back.

I think so, he said they had 20 more-or-less exotic Ducatis and they are all sold bar about 3.

[F5 Dave]

A (somewhat) glorified Pantah?

Taken to extreme, so is an 851.

But that is a little disingenuous . They are cool, I don't want people to think I'm pissing on everything , just as I said. They're not magical.

But someone will pay lots. Just definition of lots will be in the toss.

[Drew]

I'll likely die having never fulfilled my dream if having an F1

[F5 Dave]

Here you go Drew. Can't have you hanging around like that chap in Ghost. Demi Moore is sure to complain.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/listing/1593619488?bof=nJ8qQPfC

Body kit, 750 barrels, lick of paint.
And some squinting. :lol:
Especially around the tank area

[jellywrestler]

Taken to extreme, so is an 851.
.

they share the same crankcases pretty much. Ducati upgraded the pantah cases and used them through to the 888 at least, adding a few cubes and water cooling along the way. Take a look next time you'll still see provision for a kickstarter. it wasn't till the 916 they started with a clean sheet of paper and built a new set.

[F5 Dave]

Yes, entirely my point, but a bit disingenuous (I admit I had to look it up to be sure I was using the word correctly) to claim they are the same bike glorified just because they use some shared beefed up through 47 iterations parts.

But that's just part of the fun. Like telling a Porch owner he has a stretched VW. :msn-wink:

[dangerous]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/3051493911?bof=3p7PvFUb ...hmmmm yeahhhhh na

[dangerous]

ohhhhhh... fuck off really...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/3051990123?bof=a2KIiVsS

[pete376403]

ohhhhhh... fuck off really...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/3051990123?bof=a2KIiVsS

I'd buy it if it was the drum brake model. Might try and negotiate the price down a bit, but it looks like all the difficult to find parts are there. Approaching retirement, need a project

[Drew]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/3051493911?bof=3p7PvFUb ...hmmmm yeahhhhh na

I ficken love it, except for the seat.

[dangerous]

I ficken love it, except for the seat.
Same... But 12k, 4.5max

[F5 Dave]

Well the Titan looks like its actually had some money spent on it in a sensible fashion. I'm not a fan of his bracing efforts, and that front disc looks like it would warp with any hard use, but it could be ok. You struggle to get the money you pay back so I don't think he'll break 10.

The GT is 95% there. Just 95% of it looks fukd.

Jesus the rechroming bill on one of those would scare Sam Morgan. The crank will need huge dollars I dont care if it turns over.

[Drew]

On a much cheerier note. This thing is priced to move quick as fuck.
Gorgeous.

[pete376403]

On a much cheerier note. This thing is priced to move quick as fuck.
Gorgeous.

Not too long ago the only reason people would buy Valiants was for demolition derbies. The old 225 slant 6 was a popular stock car motor, 245 was better but had to be sleeved to get under the 240ci limit (202 Holden piston in cyl 1 & 6 was one way)

[husaberg]

Well the Titan looks like its actually had some money spent on it in a sensible fashion. I'm not a fan of his bracing efforts, and that front disc looks like it would warp with any hard use, but it could be ok. You struggle to get the money you pay back so I don't think he'll break 10.

The GT is 95% there. Just 95% of it looks fukd.

Jesus the re-chroming bill on one of those would scare Sam Morgan. The crank will need huge dollars I don't care if it turns over.

it's odd he shortened the swingarm 2 inches when a lot of people put that swingarm into a 250/350 anyway, i think the original 500 Cobra had a shorter arm anyway std.
IMO the bracing is better than Suzuki's original and better than the curved brace that the factory put in albeit not as pretty.
I was thinking the same thing with waterbus maybe 2g plus just for the crank. another G for the top end.
Just a few years back lots of complete gt750 engines were under $500 if you wanted to build a race bike it would be cheaper to start with an engine only
that bike looks too shitty to restore for a reasonable cost.

[F5 Dave]

On a much cheerier note. This thing is priced to move quick as fuck.
Gorgeous.



Cherrier than?


https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=ghost+pottery+scene+song&view=detail&mid=5E6C78F3191A56066D9F5E6C78F3191A56066D9F&FORM=VIRE&PC=COSPM01777777777777777777777

They were fuking dreadful cars.

[HenryDorsetCase]

On a much cheerier note. This thing is priced to move quick as fuck.
Gorgeous.

I love those but only the coupes. that has too many doors. Theres one in Aussie with a 2JZ and a turbo you could stick your head in which is sort of cool. I love it when old shitboxes are repowered with modernish Jap powertrains that work. Plus it makes the "purists" screech. Oh no, I want a 2V pushrod cast iron block and heads veee oight with more than 7l capacity that makes 300 horsepower and uses a dead stegasaurus every 100m. Yeah but nah.

I also drove my first Tesla today. I am fangirling like crazy right now. Do want.

[Drew]

Cherrier than?


https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=ghost+pottery+scene+song&view=detail&mid=5E6C78F3191A56066D9F5E6C78F3191A56066D9F&FORM=VIRE&PC=COSPM01777777777777777777777

They were fuking dreadful cars.

Dreadful how? Never driven a V8 one, but the 225 slant was a bloody marvel to get around in. Fuck it was quick

[Laava]

Everything of that era is dreadful compared to our current models but, in the day, the valiant was pretty good. The 245 I drove was a gem of a motor when tuned well.

[F5 Dave]

Just posting this for the optimistic WOF thread

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3054092135

Might a tickle under muffled? :shit:

[jim.cox]

Just posting this for the optimistic WOF thread...

...Might a tickle under muffled? :shit:

you mean the Ghey Honda thread...

[F5 Dave]

Have we reached Peak H2 yet?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3060427611

Listed yesterday.
I'd have to say this might sell say talked down to 30? Maybe at asking?

Point of posting is not to suggest it is terribly optimistic, just to compare with our old friend with the 'other one' who keeps knocking the price up on his tired example to avoid all chances of sale.

This one sure is pretty. If you were seriously cashed up, why not?
But how long before it starts sinking in value? (Serious question).

Or maybe just leave it idling outside James Shaws place for a couple of days for a larf..

[Dadpole]

That is a silly bike for silly people - I so want it... :love:

[roogazza]

That is a silly bike for silly people - I so want it... :love:

cheers dad, we're just about to list the house for sale.
Wonder if the boss would notice $35 missing ?

It hurts to think I sold a mint Blue one in 1974 for $1200. oh well....

If all goes well you won't be bothered by the yoshie pipe going past your digs any more. :rolleyes::weep:

[Dadpole]

Where are you heading to when you sell? Wherever it is, I am sure you can find a space to hide a tiny triple.
As far as selling one in '74, my mate had a matched pair (500 & 750) of immaculate late model green beasties. After a ride on my GSX1100 in '81 he flogged the pair and joined the GSX1100 way of the future. I am surprised he still speaks to me.

[Jeff Sichoe]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/tyres/listing-3057972132.htm?rsqid=816bd751806248c4b9558e6fc18cd b0c-005


...roughly 8000km of almost entirely highway kilometers...

...The center patch is almost at wear bar...


should be illegal to sell a tyre which is at the wear bar!

[roogazza]

Where are you heading to when you sell? Wherever it is, I am sure you can find a space to hide a tiny triple.
As far as selling one in '74, my mate had a matched pair (500 & 750) of immaculate late model green beasties. After a ride on my GSX1100 in '81 he flogged the pair and joined the GSX1100 way of the future. I am surprised he still speaks to me.

Had a 1981 ET gsx1100,loved it then.
The 1400 I now run reminds me of it. No real HP but strong torque which suits this old fella. :mellow:

[F5 Dave]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/tyres/listing-3057972132.htm?rsqid=816bd751806248c4b9558e6fc18cd b0c-005


...roughly 8000km of almost entirely highway kilometers...

...The center patch is almost at wear bar...


should be illegal to sell a tyre which is at the wear bar!

Hahaha, check his other listings for used contacts and engine oil perhaps 😅

[jellywrestler]

But how long before it starts sinking in value? (Serious question).



is this a motorbike forum or an investment one?
clearly he's seen the other one, thought that's the value you of it and aimed somewhere similar.

[F5 Dave]

It's just kinda interesting. I think it was you who had raised the potential curve theory many years back. We both know at least 2 locally bought as investment but by actual motorcyclists who wanted one.
Andrew for example admitted he know nothing about the share market but knows this will go up in value. Its a pretty safe bet.
But for how long?
What happens when you just can't legally have them on the road? Never happen.

. . . What about in 20 years? They'd probably lock you up for starting the lawnmower.

[jellywrestler]

It's just kinda interesting. I think it was you who had raised the potential curve theory many years back. We both know at least 2 locally bought as investment but by actual motorcyclists who wanted one.
Andrew for example admitted he know nothing about the share market but knows this will go up in value. Its a pretty safe bet.
But for how long?
What happens when you just can't legally have them on the road? Never happen.

. . . What about in 20 years? They'd probably lock you up for starting the lawnmower.

i've got a houseful of bikes that could be sidelined easily, i never brought a single bike for investment potential, many times i looked at bikes that i liked but they were beyond me because of this perceived and or actual value. in saying that that's what has resurected a lot of our old bikes over time.

[jim.cox]

i've got a houseful of bikes that could be sidelined easily, i never brought a single bike for investment potential, many times i looked at bikes that i liked but they were beyond me because of this perceived and or actual value. in saying that that's what has resurected a lot of our old bikes over time.

Longing for one's mis-spent youth has over inflated the value of many a classic.

At the time they were just a set of wheels.

[F5 Dave]

i've got a houseful of bikes that could be sidelined easily, i never brought a single bike for investment potential, many times i looked at bikes that i liked but they were beyond me because of this perceived and or actual value. in saying that that's what has resurected a lot of our old bikes over time.

I have a boner for an RD400G but now out of my reach. Maybe I'll snag one on the way back down, with the downside that I likely won't be able to start it up for lack of suitable Dino juice. Just have to sit on it and make ding ding noises until they drag me away. Vash would be proud.

[jellywrestler]

Longing for one's mis-spent youth has over inflated the value of many a classic.

At the time they were just a set of wheels.

not really, it's the investment value of 'high end' stuff that has pulled other stuff up, and there's a few people now who've made money at an embarrasing rate who are grabbing stuff cause they can.
wait till all the bonus bonds money pours back into society.

[jellywrestler]

I have a boner for an RD400G but now out of my reach. Maybe I'll snag one on the way back down, with the downside that I likely won't be able to start it up for lack of suitable Dino juice. Just have to sit on it and make ding ding noises until they drag me away. Vash would be proud.

there's often not a 'way back down' as the people are too scared to tell their partners they weren't right in the investment has gone bad so just hold onto them till they die

[jim.cox]

not really, it's the investment value of 'high end' stuff that has pulled other stuff up, and there's a few people now who've made money at an embarrasing rate who are grabbing stuff cause they can.
wait till all the bonus bonds money pours back into society.

Shudder - buy 'em to ride 'em, or maybe 'cos they look good. The investment market type makes me want to puke...

[roogazza]

I have a boner for an RD400G but now out of my reach. Maybe I'll snag one on the way back down, with the downside that I likely won't be able to start it up for lack of suitable Dino juice. Just have to sit on it and make ding ding noises until they drag me away. Vash would be proud.

Amazing isn't it, my last "G' came in a box at cost ! (about $1400) The deal was assemble it myself. Raced it for a year, put the road gear on and sold it.
I preferred those deals as a sort of sponsorship cos with my job I couldn't all the meetings in a season.
Usually had to put new pegs on tho lol .

[F5 Dave]

My, now brother in law took me for a ride on his G age 13. The slightly oversize helmet pushed back on my face and I couldn't comprehend how something could accelerate so fast. I was a motorcycle guy from that moment on.

I kinda lost track of them, but the dyno room Mike Vash had his G, and an E in it. Kindled a desire to own one.

[F5 Dave]

Who wants a garage full of stuffed $200 farm bikes for 4 grand?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3068826327

[F5 Dave]

My, now brother in law took me for a ride on his G age 13. The slightly oversize helmet pushed back on my face and I couldn't comprehend how something could accelerate so fast. I was a motorcycle guy from that moment on.

I kinda lost track of them, but the dyno room Mike Vash had his G, and an E in it. Kindled a desire to own one.

And this is why I can't afford one.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3065655863

Dreadful Pictures of only 1 side, the one with missing sidecover. Avoiding rotten pipes and corroding aluminium as much as possible. It goes but don't expect that to be the full story. At min needs a light restore and pipes which are the holy grail of 70s 2 stroke restoration.

And people are in a bidding war.
Oh well.

[husaberg]

And this is why I can't afford one.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3065655863

Dreadful Pictures of only 1 side, the one with missing sidecover. Avoiding rotten pipes and corroding aluminium as much as possible. It goes but don't expect that to be the full story. At min needs a light restore and pipes which are the holy grail of 70s 2 stroke restoration.

And people are in a bidding war.
Oh well.

Holy grail you say
with the 400 i prefer the E model 400 but for the Holly grail of Yamaha road smokers i think this is it.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3064838371

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5o6w1Pwhn1qdq5u6.gif

[F5 Dave]

The E is most coverted it seems, some want the C. G means most to me.

TDR was unpopular at original time, why wouldn't you buy the TZR? But now a strange reversal. I'd quite like one of those.

[F5 Dave]

Nuff said about these:sick:


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3077732146

[F5 Dave]

25yr old jap import learner is now rare and desirable. Apparently.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3062228412

[Autech]

25yr old jap import learner is now rare and desirable. Apparently.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3062228412Vintage?
Fuck right off. Ask NZTA if ya have any doubt
Cool bike though, look good with my top knot

Sent from my SM-G991B using Tapatalk

[husaberg]

25yr old jap import learner is now rare and desirable. Apparently.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3062228412

I was looking at one of their cranks the other day they are pain bush like an old shitbox Villiers or oily Endfeild or a brand New Katie M

https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/img.partsss.com/models_pdfs_details/669/thumbs/virago-xv250-2008-8-fig-3-crankshaft-piston_1000.pnghttps://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1TvcuXiDxK1RjSsD4q6z1DFXaQ/Crankshaft-Connecting-Rod-Kit-for-Virago-XV250-V-Star-250-Route-66-KEEWAY-Supershadow-Cruiser-Dorado.jpg

[HenryDorsetCase]

25yr old jap import learner is now rare and desirable. Apparently.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3062228412

that is a nicely proportioned good looking little motorbike. If it was 1000cc I would be all over it.

That one has a particularly perky headlight.

[Laava]

Not sure what bike comes with this but I for one am very excited!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/other/listing/3075677078?bof=w4LwbbbX