Optimistic sellers

[onearmedbandit]

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

That's not the only one...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/members/listings.aspx?member=7562628&bof=w4LwbbbX

[Stylo]

I guess everything has it's value.

If demand exceeds supply, it's a no brainer.

Australian dollars. He'll probably get close to that.

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hamilton/motorcycles/honda-cr500/1264949320

[onearmedbandit]

A lot of people are happy to hang what seems like an unreasonable price on rarer stuff like that until the market eventually hits that value. Like the $349,000 R34 GTR in NZ.

https://www.azakcars.co.nz/vehicle/2002-Nissan-Skyline/14369?s=1

[Stylo]

A lot of people are happy to hang what seems like an unreasonable price on rarer stuff like that until the market eventually hits that value. Like the $349,000 R34 GTR in NZ.

https://www.azakcars.co.nz/vehicle/2002-Nissan-Skyline/14369?s=1

The market, interestingly, with the original two stroke 500's is still climbing though. Rocking horse shit now.

Got a couple in the shed. Try and find one on Trade me .

[onearmedbandit]

The market, interestingly, with the original two stroke 500's is still climbing though. Rocking horse shit now.

Got a couple in the shed. Try and find one on Trade me .

That's what I'm referring to (although I guess you worked that out after deleting your original reply ;) ). Rare sought after vehicles values are on the rise, and while some may remember being able to buy a CR500 for $5k or an R34 for $60k those days are gone. And now they have to stump up today's market value, because they won't get any cheaper in the near future. And owners are quite happy to sit and wait.

[Stylo]

That's what I'm referring to (although I guess you worked that out after deleting your original reply ;) ). Rare sought after vehicles values are on the rise, and while some may remember being able to buy a CR500 for $5k or an R34 for $60k those days are gone. And now they have to stump up today's market value, because they won't get any cheaper in the near future. And owners are quite happy to sit and wait.

Deleted my original reply in error. My apology. Agree with your comments and, as an owner of a CR500R '01 had it since new and, never clicked into gear. Been offered 30k Australian for it but, I'll hang on to it for now. I'll sit and wait too. Appreciate your reply.

[onearmedbandit]

Deleted my original reply in error. My apology. Agree with your comments and, as an owner of a CR500R '01 had it since new and, never clicked into gear. Been offered 30k Australian for it but, I'll hang on to it for now. I'll sit and wait too. Appreciate your reply.

No problem, context etc can be an arse online. And damn that's an awesome gem to have tucked away. Plenty would say it should be ridden like intended blah blah blah, but 99.99% have been raced, rolled, bowled and arseholed. Even more reason to make sure ones like yours are kept in pristine condition.

[F5 Dave]

A lot of people are happy to hang what seems like an unreasonable price on rarer stuff like that until the market eventually hits that value. Like the $349,000 R34 GTR in NZ.

https://www.azakcars.co.nz/vehicle/2002-Nissan-Skyline/14369?s=1
Cant imagine why that would be worth $34,900. It's just an old banger isn't it?

[Stylo]

No problem, context etc can be an arse online. And damn that's an awesome gem to have tucked away. Plenty would say it should be ridden like intended blah blah blah, but 99.99% have been raced, rolled, bowled and arseholed. Even more reason to make sure ones like yours are kept in pristine condition.

Totally agree. And I'm doing the same . Bad picture, my old phone.

The Honda has been kept under a blanket for most of its life. And it still is, as I tap this out. Cheers.


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[dangerous]

Totally agree. And I'm doing the same . Bad picture, my old phone.


What's the KX it looks a tad confused modern front but the side panels look early 90s or like my 89

[onearmedbandit]

Totally agree. And I'm doing the same . Bad picture, my old phone.

The Honda has been kept under a blanket for most of its life. And it still is, as I tap this out. Cheers.




Beautiful!

[HenryDorsetCase]

No problem, context etc can be an arse online. And damn that's an awesome gem to have tucked away. Plenty would say it should be ridden like intended blah blah blah, but 99.99% have been raced, rolled, bowled and arseholed. Even more reason to make sure ones like yours are kept in pristine condition.

This is true though we did mock that dude with the $30k XR500 mercilessly last year. having said that I think he was 3x its value so there's that.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Cant imagine why that would be worth $34,900. It's just an old banger isn't it?

stirrer..... :)

but yes, in the same way that a Porsche GT2 is a "VW Beetle sport"

[HenryDorsetCase]

dirt bikes to me just look like a way to impact Planet EArth with various of my extremities at greater and greater velocity. I am bad enough on my e-mtb.... and I learned to ride on dirt...

[HenryDorsetCase]

that dealer that has the $350k R34 GTR ( and honestly, the R32 is a way cooler car) has this for $330k:

https://www.azakcars.co.nz/vehicle/2014-Ferrari-458Italia/13720

An actual Fazza. Convertible!!

Chicks want to be with you! Men want to BE you!

[onearmedbandit]

I still keep an eye on the industry and have seen them go from cheap cars and vans to high end metal.

[HenryDorsetCase]

The reality is he's probably not far off the button now. 30k for a new XR500R ? Quite possibly ...

It was his attitude that fucked him up. And, the fact that he couldn't verify where the bike was placed. Amongst many other questions he was asked.

Old mate with the H2 might have to jack the price a bit to ensure it doesnt actually sell. Having said that there is the immaculate one for $35k....

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/harley-davidson/listing/3102414237?bof=cBVCk67Y


AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHHAA HAAAA

:D

FUCKING HELL

Versace on the seat.


AHAHAHAHAHAAHA Garish, tasteless, and Versace on the seat. WIN


/thread

[onearmedbandit]

Versace on the seat.


AHAHAHAHAHAAHA Garish, tasteless, and Versace on the seat. WIN


/thread

Looks like something these guys would own. If they weren't in jail now.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/124292150/comancheros-gang-president-pasilika-naufahu-jailed-for-10-years

[F5 Dave]

Money can't buy you taste.

Why did they 'upgrade' the brakes? Clearly that isn't intended as an actual motorcycle.

[HenryDorsetCase]

This hideous thing (from OAB's stuff link) could almost be the same bike? Ditched the turbo and the gunfighter seat (for Versace, natch) changed out the Beringer brakes etc.??

[pete376403]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/harley-davidson/listing/3102414237?bof=cBVCk67Y


AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHHAA HAAAA

:D

FUCKING HELL

Versace on the seat.


AHAHAHAHAHAAHA Garish, tasteless, and Versace on the seat. WIN


/thread

Brian Tamaki would like his density sheeple to buy this for him, as an expression of faith (after all, paying rent and eating is vastly overrated)

[Reckless]

Brian Tamaki would like his density sheeple to buy this for him, as an expression of faith (after all, paying rent and eating is vastly overrated)

I was at the mount a few years ago and a bunch of them turned up on their Harley's.

There was a few 70k+ bikes in the bunch.
"Look at me bikes" I reckon LMAO

[F5 Dave]

They were there to praise God.

What better way to say you love God than to show your love for God.

You hold him down while. . . .

[tigertim20]

pretty sure these were about $7k new, and $8k for a model with abs in 2016..

this cunt wants $1000 more than the new price for a 7 year old bike thats been revinned? yeah nah.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/kawasaki/listing/3119425102

[Drew]

pretty sure these were about $7k new, and $8k for a model with abs in 2016..

this cunt wants $1000 more than the new price for a 7 year old bike thats been revinned? yeah nah.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/kawasaki/listing/3119425102
It's got a thousand dollar paint job.

[Grumph]

And lighting underneath.....It'd probably make a good garden feature with the lighting and that paint.

[Owl]

It's got a thousand dollar paint job.
Who wants a bike that looks like a lollipop?:eek5:

[F5 Dave]

Aww, there should be a rule that you get every dollar back you spend on a vehicle including tyres you've worn out and petrol you've burned.

[Laava]

Ole boattail guy is back! The questions and answers are hilarious so far!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/listing/3115112793?bof=c9n8Gafp

[dangerous]

Well... Think I just fucked up, just brought a bike back I had 20+yrs ago, for twice what I paid for it then.... Just paid what it cost new 40yrs ago... SHIT

[F5 Dave]

Ole boattail guy is back! The questions and answers are hilarious so far!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/listing/3115112793?bof=c9n8Gafp
Jeebus, what a special person. Angry that his piece of shit is worth fuck all, maybe if he gets angrier someone will buy it. Geez you can imagine paying him what he wanted and you'd still probably get a hiding going to pick it up.

[husaberg]

He got that katy I was 1/2 expecting the seller to beg him to suck his taupo member.

[Autech]

Well... Think I just fucked up, just brought a bike back I had 20+yrs ago, for twice what I paid for it then.... Just paid what it cost new 40yrs ago... SHITWhere did you bring it back from?

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[F5 Dave]

I think you'd be pretty optimistic if you thought this collection of rusty parts could ever be reassembled into a motorcycle even after extensive repairs and finishing.

I did a quick search and 50s red hunters gather about $16kNZ in UK.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/other/listing/3133065094?bof=0jY2TC1p

I think what he has here is a collection of parts a restorer might be keen on. For the right price. And this cant be it.

Maybe this was what he was left with after he restored the good one.

[jellywrestler]

I think you'd be pretty optimistic if you thought this collection of rusty parts could ever be reassembled into a motorcycle even after extensive repairs and finishing.

I did a quick search and 50s red hunters gather about $16kNZ in UK.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/other/listing/3133065094?bof=0jY2TC1p

I think what he has here is a collection of parts a restorer might be keen on. For the right price. And this cant be it.

Maybe this was what he was left with after he restored the good one.

yeah i had a 20's indian scout about thirty years ago and that was leftovers of leftovers, and with a spare frame there was a second one in the making, if it was a 500cc it would be more viable, it's simple not that safe riding a 350cc bike of this era on most roads these days.

[F5 Dave]

I was thinking more of trying to track down the last 35 parts that were missing or plain unfixable. Freight is a killer buying individual parts on EvilBay and sellers have cottoned on to the fact that restorers in the honeymoon period will pay any silly amount to get that last in the world remaining left hand farthing tube.

. . . Before they lose all faith and 11 years later pour out the contents of 2 leaky garages onto the ground, take some pictures and advertise it for $8000.

I have no real appreciation of how slow a 350 from the 50s is. I used to ride all around on my RG50 including the Kiwi 6 times. Never was a feeling of being in danger. Was 20 years ago. Do you think it would be slower than that?
Would think the brakes would be more concerning.

But how viable a bike is as a roadbike would affect how often you would ride it. If I ever finish my Stinker I do wonder after a brief flurry of Lookatme, how often I'll say, Over the hill? Hmm. I'll take that one today.

That said, the RG got taken to rallys when there was always an IL4 or two as an alternative, so who knows?

[pritch]

I have no real appreciation of how slow a 350 from the 50s is. .

My 1954 AJS 350 was road tested at 74mph max from memory. That's just under 120kph, but you couldn't cruise at that.
An old 350 would probably be happier at 80kph than 100 now?

[dangerous]

Where did you bring it back from?

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Dargaville been hiding up there for 13yrs... Im a bit guttered I paid top dollar and its not what Id call mint (funny how everyone has different ideas of mint) brakes seized on and... well it wong farking start...

but going by Mr purple H2 ill still double my money LOL...

[rustys]

Jeebus, what a special person. Angry that his piece of shit is worth fuck all, maybe if he gets angrier someone will buy it. Geez you can imagine paying him what he wanted and you'd still probably get a hiding going to pick it up.

You guys scared him off, classified now expired :laugh:

[Paul in NZ]

My 1954 AJS 350 was road tested at 74mph max from memory. That's just under 120kph, but you couldn't cruise at that.
An old 350 would probably be happier at 80kph than 100 now?

A 500 is not much faster than a 350 but can be geared up a bit so its happier at 55mph.

[Paul in NZ]

I think you'd be pretty optimistic if you thought this collection of rusty parts could ever be reassembled into a motorcycle even after extensive repairs and finishing.

I did a quick search and 50s red hunters gather about $16kNZ in UK.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/other/listing/3133065094?bof=0jY2TC1p

I think what he has here is a collection of parts a restorer might be keen on. For the right price. And this cant be it.

Maybe this was what he was left with after he restored the good one.

A pre war Red Hunter might go $16K but they are less popular than other marques despite being arguably 'better' (or is that slightly less worse)

A collection of parts with the weird harold plungeresque rear suspension is arguably worth more than a swing arm one particularly with the twin port head. However that bike needs vast amounts spending on it and truck loads of parts before its viable. You could sink another $15k into that before it was worth say - oh - $8k....

[Dak S83]

One to many zeros I think https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/bmw/listing/3146438059?bof=Y6g9CcUT

[Racing Dave]

One to many zeros I think https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/bmw/listing/3146438059?bof=Y6g9CcUT

'...purpose built moto aluminium guards." I'm not quite sure what they would guard, or guard against.

[Navy Boy]

One to many zeros I think https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/bmw/listing/3146438059?bof=Y6g9CcUT

Blimey! That's pretty special - What he's actually done is take the original bike, scrap all the bits that make it really useful and then charge a shedload for it...:weird:

[pritch]

Blimey! That's pretty special - What he's actually done is take the original bike, scrap all the bits that make it really useful and then charge a shedload for it...:weird:

Yeah. Usually they do it to a GN250 or something and it doesn't matter much. That might've been a nice bike before he started hacking it about - or a wreck?

[F5 Dave]

So he took it apart and did no engine work. Bet he measured it reeeal well.

Think you would be pretty underwhelmed riding one in the 2000s as it struggled to cough out 50hp.

[F5 Dave]

Your location does affect the value of a bike. There will be far more people in Auckland who will travel across town to buy a roundabout. In Westport, not so much.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3143184396?bof=KmWRCh25

The ER range was the swansong slightly cynical budget offering. In shabby condition the more you look. But ideal for restoration if that is what floated your boat for whatever perverted reason.
But not at restored price. And certainly not in Westport.

[F5 Dave]

Jesus dude! These were the pictures you took and decide to post up?


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3142268043?bof=KmWRCh25

[F5 Dave]

Priced to sell.


Pass.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/bmw/listing/3092869952?bof=KmWRCh25

[Grumph]

Jesus dude! These were the pictures you took and decide to post up?


Better quality pics wouldn't help. Even softer focus and more grease on the lens still might do it.....

[Grumph]

Priced to sell.


Pass.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/bmw/listing/3092869952?bof=KmWRCh25

Must be something wrong with you or I Dave, look at the number of watchers.....

[F5 Dave]

Probably all wondering what it will go for so the can price their GN250 Steampunk machines just a little bit more.

[TLDV8]

Sold my other Sunbeam S7 Deluxe for $5000, a bargain ?

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[jellywrestler]

Sold my other Sunbeam S7 Deluxe for $5000, a bargain ?

349308

depends when simply

[F5 Dave]

How do you recondition a saddlebag like that? Although looks pretty good. Too good?

[Navy Boy]

These are a lovely bike but at this price - Really?!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/moto-guzzi/listing/3169024373?bof=4OrjVXRj

A good $4-5k too much me thinks. :facepalm:

[jim.cox]

A good $4-5k too much me thinks.

They're good for 12k I reccon. So just a little room for 'discussion' on the price.

Your 9-10k is too cheap.

[dangerous]

... *sigh* ... looks like ill be putting a bike on the market with a very Optimistic price... bought back my old 500 turbo and have had to spend a bit on it to bring it up to ridable status (was sold to me as still mint and a great runner... yeahhhh na, no bike likes to sit in a shed for 13 years... Graham Crosby recently sold one for 13K... thats nuts but if its what they go for... I wont be asking that much

[Navy Boy]

They're good for 12k I reccon. So just a little room for 'discussion' on the price.

Your 9-10k is too cheap.

Trademe would disagree with you. There's one on there for $11k which has been there for ages. I paid $9k for my 2004 V11 Sport Bellagio with 6000Km on it and in good condition recently and that was a fair price I reckon.

However, if they manage to get anything like $14k for it then I won't be unhappy - Means mine will go up in value ;)

[Laava]

Lols, check out this hopeful noob!
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/167449-Friday-Night-Rants?p=1131188411#post1131188411

[neels]

$60k for a 2 stroke that from the wof/rego looks to have been parked since 2003?

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[onearmedbandit]

Surely a typo.

[Laava]

I love peoples liberal use of "barn find" as if that somehow would improve it's value or desirability.

[Stylo]

Trademe would disagree with you. There's one on there for $11k which has been there for ages. I paid $9k for my 2004 V11 Sport Bellagio with 6000Km on it and in good condition recently and that was a fair price I reckon.

However, if they manage to get anything like $14k for it then I won't be unhappy - Means mine will go up in value ;)

I'd be happy to pay 12-13k or more for that. . No room in my shed unfortunately .

[Laava]

This is worth a look!...😀😀😀
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/honda/listing/3156448986?bof=S2E6Ch8I

[pete376403]

This is worth a look!...😀😀😀
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/honda/listing/3156448986?bof=S2E6Ch8I

Keep the front brake, sell the rest as parts

[husaberg]

Keep the front brake, sell the rest as parts
A cb350 engine with a sound crank has to be worth 1G

[F5 Dave]

$60k for a 2 stroke that from the wof/rego looks to have been parked since 2003?

349357
Assuming typo he may get 6 for that but it's not in best condition is it? If its sat that long the crank will need a rebuild. The brakes a rebuild. The suspension linkages pit then wear badly so need some engineering to rebuild, and the power valves will be leaking. After that just consumables head bearings, tyres too old, and try move corrosion from forks and pipes. Then it will be a sweet little bike. Est 4k of fix if you did it all yourself.

[dangerous]

$60k for a 2 stroke that from the wof/rego looks to have been parked since 2003?

349357
Seriously the owner is asking $60,000?

[dangerous]

These are a lovely bike but at this price - Really?!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/moto-guzzi/listing/3169024373?bof=4OrjVXRj

A good $4-5k too much me thinks. :facepalm:

Naaaa... Its about right, only cos it is tidy, most imports have been played with, and I'd put them about 9-10

[speedpro]

Walking along Railside Ave yesterday and something similar went past. It was the best sounding bike I've ever heard, 4 stroke anyway

[dangerous]

Walking along Railside Ave yesterday and something similar went past. It was the best sounding bike I've ever heard, 4 stroke anyway

Guzzi? ......

[pritch]

Guzzi? ......

Either that or a CX500 Honda?

[F5 Dave]

Never tried to upload a video but I've got one on my phone of a YZR500 being warmed up not 5min from my place. That sounded great. But Doohans Screamer NSR500 at Philip Island was probably the best bike I've heard.

[speedpro]

Guzzi? ......
It looked very similar to the one in the ad

[onearmedbandit]

Never tried to upload a video but I've got one on my phone of a YZR500 being warmed up not 5min from my place. That sounded great. But Doohans Screamer NSR500 at Philip Island was probably the best bike I've heard.

By law you now have to upload that.

[dangerous]

Either that or a CX500 Honda?

hahahaaaa :motu:


best sounding two stroke gentleman...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRziS6C3i1Q

[pritch]

Listening to all the bikes at Phillip Island MotoGP in 2006, the sweetest sounding was the Suzuki. I have no auditory loyalty to the marque, that was just how it sounded. That thing really was a super screamer.

It may have been that it was using too much power making angry noises?

[dangerous]

Listening to all the bikes at Phillip Island MotoGP in 2006, the sweetest sounding was the Suzuki. I have no auditory loyalty to the marque, that was just how it sounded. That thing really was a super screamer.

It may have been that it was using too much power making angry noises?

from one suzuki.... back to the future of another... (the 380 at the start)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3job9L9vymM

[jellywrestler]

Listening to all the bikes at Phillip Island MotoGP in 2006, the sweetest sounding was the Suzuki. I have no auditory loyalty to the marque, that was just how it sounded. That thing really was a super screamer.

It may have been that it was using too much power making angry noises?

my Z1300 sounds like a zephry at idel then just sings at high revs, CBX's are pretty cool too.

[Dadpole]

from one suzuki.... back to the future of another... (the 380 at the start)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3job9L9vymM

I note in the Youtube comments the usual " I had a '73 Gt 750. I had rebuilt the engine to 900 cc displacement blah blah...."

[Laava]

I note in the Youtube comments the usual " I had a '73 Gt 750. I had rebuilt the engine to 900 cc displacement blah blah...."
Haha! And there will always be the old "these bikes are underrated" comment

[Drew]

How fucking much?

[Dadpole]

How fucking much?

He has seen people asking $4000 for a fucked over GN250 and figures that some fool will pay a bit more for his thing. Can't really fault the logic there....

[pete376403]

To the owners credit it doesnt have a brown seat. Because lime green so fits in with the rest of the colour scheme.

[F5 Dave]

It's a lot, but the price of those is only going one way.

These, maybe not so much. . .

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3200267908?bof=pcwz4OMh

I think they will be returning to original elements in a one way chemical reaction.

[dangerous]

It's a lot, but the price of those is only going one way.

These, maybe not so much. . .

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3200267908?bof=pcwz4OMh

I think they will be returning to original elements in a one way chemical reaction.

$20 delivered... cool garden art...

[pritch]

Guess the dirt bike world is opportunistic as well. As they should be. Don't make the 500's anymore. A$15.8k asking. Not bad for a 33 year old bike

9831 Euros is nearly $17,000. OK it's an interesting bike but NZ$16,739 goes a long way toward some interesting modern machinery.

[Oscar]

It's a lot, but the price of those is only going one way.

These, maybe not so much. . .

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3200267908?bof=pcwz4OMh

I think they will be returning to original elements in a one way chemical reaction.

Those things were so wildly unsuccessful that Honda crushed the remaining stock.
I guess, like such lemons as the parallel twin Ducati and the Bimota V Due, that makes them collectable.

[roogazza]

Those things were so wildly unsuccessful that Honda crushed the remaining stock.
I guess, like such lemons as the parallel twin Ducati and the Bimota V Due, that makes them collectable.

Jesus mate, they look like they've been deck cargo on a Submarine ?????:yes:

[F5 Dave]

Those things were so wildly unsuccessful that Honda crushed the remaining stock.
I guess, like such lemons as the parallel twin Ducati and the Bimota V Due, that makes them collectable.

I remember a line of about 700 outside Sawyer Coming Honda as the school bus went past. I think they were giving them away with every VF750. Oh dear.

[Oscar]

The MVX was only sold in Japan, Aus and NZ.
Apparently in Japan, one accessory was a dummy fourth muffler/pipe.

[jellywrestler]

The MVX was only sold in Japan, Aus and NZ.
Apparently in Japan, one accessory was a dummy fourth muffler/pipe.

they were $3454 here, RZ yamahas $4400 and RG's $5400, $1k step up each time was huge at that end of the spectrum.

[speedpro]

I did my part. I collided with one at W(h)anganui and sent it cartwheeling down the road. First time out for the rider. He went to hospital, the bike went to the wreckers, his mates came over for a chat. There was a bit of a mixup with which class was supposed to be out for practice. It was all Jim Steadman's fault. He passed the guy quite close on his right which made him jump to the left, exactly where I was going past.

[dangerous]

The MVX was cool WAY cool.. a over night fuck up but soooo cool.
several mates had em in the day all popped a pod one after another, it was simple the timing did not match the fuel mix... the middle piston was twice the weight of the other two, and them ya cant get... even tho back in the day we used CR pistons and they could be ramped up to keep with the other brands, they still didn't last long... built over night to compeat was never going to work Honda hated strokers... but if, Soichiro had built a inline six four stroke 250 it would have left the rivals in their smoke...

[F5 Dave]

Or at least been close enough to smell it. . . . Until a corner came up.:bye:

[F5 Dave]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3212193210?bof=ZSSMTjPb

Ok, so he does say more photos to come, but jesus fuck, his first effort is so dark you can barely identify a motorcycle. Why the fuck did he post this up without, I dunno, making the bike visible?

I just sold dad's car. I took it to 4 locations and took photos just to showcase it in a positive manner. Point of difference to all the other driveway or car yard pictures.

This is the other end of the scale.

Turn the fucking light on!



Here's another sorry set if photos. One is accidentally in focus
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3204324366?bof=ZSSMTjPb

[Racing Dave]

Here's another sorry set if photos. One is accidentally in focus
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3204324366?bof=ZSSMTjPb

My favourite is the second pic; the close up of the LH side of the bike.

[F5 Dave]

Yeah that's a doozie. I was scanning the brake backing plate to try identify damage linking it to my stolen one circa 1985. So maybe he was trying to foil that as I could barely tell if the brakes had cables let alone some casting damage..

[Vinz0r]

Can't blame him for trying, but at these prices I'd be expecting original condition well maintained examples, not these dodgy deregistered ones tarted up with overexposed photos to look nice.
The comments on the NC30 are a good laugh.

NC30:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/honda/listing/3232651735?bof=Rf3znVNE

NC35:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/listing/3220078006?bof=2TdMGjn3

[F5 Dave]

He sounds charming <_<

[F5 Dave]

I just don't understand the mentality of trying to sell 2 of the same bikes in one bundle


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3235591145?bof=dnBPZGSS


Why limit your market to people who have enough money to buy a fair decent trailbike but instead want two shit ones???

And then try ask twice what they are worth, if that even.

[dangerous]

I just don't understand the mentality of trying to sell 2 of the same bikes in one bundle


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3235591145?bof=dnBPZGSS


Why limit your market to people who have enough money to buy a fair decent trailbike but instead want two shit ones???

And then try ask twice what they are worth, if that even.

Ya actually stand to get more coin if ya sell em seperate... but some just cant be bothered I spose

[FJRider]

I just don't understand the mentality of trying to sell 2 of the same bikes in one bundle


Why limit your market to people who have enough money to buy a fair decent trailbike but instead want two shit ones???

And then try ask twice what they are worth, if that even.

When "Excludes on road costs" is featured ... there will be some that have "Includes Road costs" as to not being a necessary requirement.

Value validity is entirely the buyers decision.

And a seller is entitled to (and legally allowed) to ask whatever price they see fit for their item.

[dangerous]

And a seller is entitled to (and legally allowed) to ask whatever price they see fit for their item.

apparently so.... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/triumph/listing/3235619777?bof=wvNtmOwR

and settle down ya grumpy old fuk... Dave or anyone for that mater never said that ya NOT entitled to sell shit for what ever the hell ya want... nor id they say it was illegal... FFS :brick:

[Grumph]

When "Excludes on road costs" is featured ... there will be some that have "Includes Road costs" as to not being a necessary requirement.

Value validity is entirely the buyers decision.

And a seller is entitled to (and legally allowed) to ask whatever price they see fit for their item.

The title of the thread is "Optimistic Sellers" - not Criminal sellers.

And by christs trousers, some are bloody optimistic. That Herald d found is classic misplaced optimism.

[FJRider]

The title of the thread is "Optimistic Sellers" - not Criminal sellers.

And by christs trousers, some are bloody optimistic. That Herald d found is classic misplaced optimism.

If you don't ask ... you won't get.

Plenty do ask and get ... lucky them.


Depends on how keen they actually ARE to sell. And how keen some are to BUY.

[FJRider]

apparently so.... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/triumph/listing/3235619777?bof=wvNtmOwR

and settle down ya grumpy old fuk... Dave or anyone for that mater never said that ya NOT entitled to sell shit for what ever the hell ya want... nor id they say it was illegal... FFS :brick:

And I'd value your opinion a lot less than you do.


Your point is ... ???

[F5 Dave]

I'm not quite sure what your point is.

What the hell are going on about road costs for?. By Christ's Strap-on. Those XTs are never bound for the road again. My point was clear. He is limiting his market due, presumably to laziness or delusion.

Feel free to rebuttal pointing out the housing crisis, sun spots, or your ice cream melting.

[onearmedbandit]

Or maybe, just maybe, the owner is happy to sell them in a way that he likes...rather than 'laziness or delusion'.

[F5 Dave]

Let's see if they sell. The end pages are littered with entries featured on this thread.

[Laava]

Especially the last one. The "Harley Davidson" Harman for $60K, must have been listed for a good 5yrs now

[onearmedbandit]

I don't disagree that some are overpriced, however the first complaint noted with this listing was about selling two bikes together.

[F5 Dave]

So how often did you have two of the same car on the yard and insist they be sold as a pair?

I mean you may find a customer, but. . . Really?



Why not just put up 2 listings? TM fees on cheap bikes aren't much.

[onearmedbandit]

Never, but that is a totally different situation. There's hundreds of examples of people selling two (or more) of the same items on trademe, from record players, cameras, stereos, furniture, books, CD's...

None of the places that initially sold these in a retail environment sold them as a package deal (with the exception of special offers), why can't someone that has two or more of something decide to sell those items together? I get that you can't understand why, but in life you'll struggle to ever know the why's of everything.

[James Deuce]

Never, but that is a totally different situation. There's hundreds of examples of people selling two (or more) of the same items on trademe, from record players, cameras, stereos, furniture, books, CD's...

None of the places that initially sold these in a retail environment sold them as a package deal (with the exception of special offers), why can't someone that has two or more of something decide to sell those items together? I get that you can't understand why, but in life you'll struggle to ever know the why's of everything.
You know you're talking to Dave, right? :)

[F5 Dave]

Fuk off Jim. You're not my mum:argue:

Was waiting outside the dairy at top of Maungaraki last night and spared you a thought.

[pritch]

The point was simply made that the seller is limiting his market by listing both bikes together. That would seem to be the case. Whether he sells them or not is irrelevant.

[dangerous]

The point was simply made that the seller is limiting his market by listing both bikes together. That would seem to be the case. Whether he sells them or not is irrelevant.

yeah, not sure why some got their nickers in a not over it aye...

[husaberg]

yeah, not sure why some got their nickers in a not over it aye...
Because his nickers were so slack fitting they couldn't keep the sand out of his FJgina

[James Deuce]

You know you're talking to Dave, right? :)
Fanks mate.

[dangerous]

FUCK... ME... DEAD...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3237984919?bof=cow4Igae

[onearmedbandit]

FUCK... ME... DEAD...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3237984919?bof=cow4Igae

Hahahahahahahahaha

[Drew]

Guys on a Facebook ad page making fun of a guy selling a straight and tidy auto 300zx turbo.

He's asking $15k which includes a manual conversion with the car.

I reckon he'll get $12-13k, which is prolly what he's really after.

[F5 Dave]

Hahahahahahahahaha
Aww he should be able to ask what he wants.
It's his decision what pictures he takes.
I guess you don't understand the art of the sale of such a classic.

[pritch]

Well at least we can say that the quality of the photography is in keeping with the quality of the machinery. Although 'quality' might not be quite the right word.

[onearmedbandit]

Aww he should be able to ask what he wants.
It's his decision what pictures he takes.
I guess you don't understand the art of the sale of such a classic.

You're absolutely right

[dangerous]

Guys on a Facebook ad page making fun of a guy selling a straight and tidy auto 300zx turbo.

He's asking $15k which includes a manual conversion with the car.

I reckon he'll get $12-13k, which is prolly what he's really after.

WTF... are you on about... I see no link to a bloody nissan cage...


ON ANOTHER NOTE... shit this guy aint optimistic... he could get way way more...https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/bimota/listing/3240259730?bof=cow4Igae

[Navy Boy]

Check this out...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/other/listing/3232728076?bof=vKdMTOMq

Mmm... :facepalm:

[F5 Dave]

WTF... are you on about... I see no link to a bloody nissan cage...


ON ANOTHER NOTE... shit this guy aint optimistic... he could get way way more...https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/bimota/listing/3240259730?bof=cow4Igae
That's real pretty, but I still feel sad that it hasn't been used like intended.

[Laava]

That's real pretty, but I still feel sad that it hasn't been used like intended.
And probably at a point where it might not even be wise to?....

[F5 Dave]

People buy $17,000 dirtbikes knowing they are going to cartwheel them backwards down a rocky bank into a stream.

We're a bit stupid that way. :banana:

[Laava]

Yeah, I have spent time and money restoring bikes in the past then can't bring myself to ride them...
am currently doing 2x SL125s, one will be mint and road legal and the other cobbled together with the spare stuff. That is the one I will ride.

[dangerous]

That's real pretty, but I still feel sad that it hasn't been used like intended.
hence if I brought it Id ride the fucker, much like my CXtc when I 1st got it, rarely ridden as it was a show piece... not any more dont believe in putting the fuker on he mantel.


And probably at a point where it might not even be wise to?....
why not... give it death and replace any rubbers that may have gone brittle...



am currently doing 2x SL125s, one will be mint and road legal and the other cobbled together with the spare stuff. That is the one I will ride.
MEAN as, would still ride the minter on the road tho...

[Ian Staples]

Check this out...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/other/listing/3232728076?bof=vKdMTOMq

Mmm... :facepalm:

Didn't the very first horseless buggys have tiller steering where you push the tiller the opposite way to were you want to go just like this ? I'm picking if you opened the throttle those 530 HPs would tip this thing on its side

[F5 Dave]

I'd assumed that the headlight went to the front, but are you suggesting that. . . You know it might make more sense that way.;)

[dangerous]

this prick has rocks in his head... 14k... REALLY... for a plastic maggot
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/3251157264?bof=gaPgxwT5

[husaberg]

this prick has rocks in his head... 14k... REALLY... for a plastic maggot
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/3251157264?bof=gaPgxwT5

I am picking he's had a tough life likely a Ginga whose only sexual contact was with a preist.....

[dangerous]

I am picking he's had a tough life likely a Ginga whose only sexual contact was with a preist.....
fucking catholics...

[jellywrestler]

this prick has rocks in his head... 14k... REALLY... for a plastic maggot
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/3251157264?bof=gaPgxwT5

that'll sell, First factory turbo, groundbreaking machine, $58 rego next year, bikes of this era have gone silly in the last year.

[F5 Dave]

Says Sold. Did you get your money D? Looks pretty neat.

[husaberg]

fucking catholics...

I guess in a way you were.....:shit:

I had a push bak toy of a CX500T i was going to dig it out for you if its still at my mums

[dangerous]

Says Sold. Did you get your money D? Looks pretty neat.
close... I didn't want to sell so set the price high... have had heaps of interest, but alas the money will go to a new hobbie... and a suspension rebuild for the V11

[F5 Dave]

Ahh. Religion. A good choice my son.

I can heartedly recommend Anti-Scientolgy. It's like scientology for people who don't trust scientists. Dont worry, we don't practice Eugenics, so you won't be excluded in this case.

[pritch]

Can't make up my mind which of these I'd buy. Much.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3245340359?bof=g0a9h7Hd

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3242586530?bof=g0a9h7Hd

[F5 Dave]

Top one as I first looked I thought. 5 grand an another 10 to get it right.
2nd one. . . Geez 80% there, probably more like 60%. Price of kettle parts would have to see 15-20 if you were given it.

[Drew]

Top one as I first looked I thought. 5 grand an another 10 to get it right.
2nd one. . . Geez 80% there, probably more like 60%. Price of kettle parts would have to see 15-20 if you were given it.

Unless you know a guy with a hoard.

[F5 Dave]

Not for me. Prefer the idea of a 550. Apparently they are pants but. . .

Tried to blag a ride on a 750 but I needed to get back to Wellington round trip but he only offered his ex cop XJ750.

I don't remember the ride.

[pete376403]

My lasting memory of the 750 drum brake model I rode is the "whoooooop" as it was rolled on in top gear. The 4LS brake was adequate, not to Honda CB750 standard, but night and day compared to the Matchy 500 I was used to.
I had a ride on a 550 (4LS model) as well. It got compared to the Mach III and because it didnt accelerate the same it was put down, but as a tourer and general allrounder I reckon it was better.

[JimO]

a mate of mine got his licence on a suzuki 50, next day bought a waterbus, didnt kill himself

[F5 Dave]

Probably would have been different if it was a honda.

[F5 Dave]

Apparently these are Very Rare.

Just ordered a new bike so the start price for auction is likely the difference he needs.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3260929305?bof=8fYo7HJz

[F5 Dave]

Here's another case of someone not reading the market


Yes they are iconic game changer, and this one looks great. They should really skyrocket in value, but for whatever reason whenever you see them they are about a third of this price. This is low mileage but the market speaks and all.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3257135172?bof=8fYo7HJz

[James Deuce]

It'll have butter in the forks, a rear shock with no damping, seals that have turned to tar and carbs that are full of varnish. All stuff no one thinks of and end up costing thousands if you don't have the tools to fix it yourself and the patience of Job waiting for NOS seals and bearing kits to turn up from some dusty store room in parts foreign that requires a full container of munt before it is despatched to NZ. Probably have bent rims too.

[F5 Dave]

Being a first model that's a good call.

I have two friends with them. They paid not much , last 2 yrs ago, first longer and a fair amount spent on nos. I've ridden the 11, but if I've ridden the slab 750 I can't remember.

[dangerous]

Here's another case of someone not reading the market


Yes they are iconic game changer, and this one looks great. They should really skyrocket in value, but for whatever reason whenever you see them they are about a third of this price. This is low mileage but the market speaks and all.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3257135172?bof=8fYo7HJz

agree... fuck at that price in that condition I should have got more for my mint 500TC last week, and id rebuilt brakes checked eletronics and fueling... ready to ride... so many of these bikes aint going nowere till ya spend another 4k on em...

[Grumph]

Being a first model that's a good call.

I have two friends with them. They paid not much , last 2 yrs ago, first longer and a fair amount spent on nos. I've ridden the 11, but if I've ridden the slab 750 I can't remember.

Late 90's we were buying tidy ones for $2500. For the motors for speedway TQ's. That's where most went.

I'm reminded that a few years back Lindsay Williamson and a mate thought they would be just the job for the pre 89 class at the Southern Classic. By the end of the weekend both 750's had thrown rods. Age does not make them stronger.

[dangerous]

ohhhh come on... dream on...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3261538610?bof=gsHXhUdx

[Stylo]

ohhhh come on... dream on...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3261538610?bof=gsHXhUdx

I don't see a problem at all with that asking price. Just saying.

That's a nice little bike.

[F5 Dave]

That's an MC18, and the cooking model at that. Not worth as much as a 21, or 28. Restricted and likely sitting around for a decade so crank will need rebuild and rebuild parts aren't available through usual sources.

no, I'm with Dangerous on this one.


If it were an mc21 SP Rothmans, wellll, it might be starting price to haggle from. Maybe.

[pritch]

I don't see a problem at all with that asking price. Just saying.

That's a nice little bike.

Not so many years ago I was lusting after one of those rather badly. The local Honda dealer said if I got serious he'd check it out for me. I went and had a preliminary look at it and it was rough. It needed a lot of TLC. It was a fraction of the price of that one, but by the time it was sorted it might have come to a similar amount.

Still, that does look a lot of money.

[jellywrestler]

ouch https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3269275234?bof=70LEAPTk

[F5 Dave]

Well it's been done up with the 'wet' look. Like a bikini model on the beach, as if she's just been for a swim (spoiler. She hasn't).

But read further, those pictures were taken in host country, so that's genuine Japanese water (probably with a Suzuki part number).

[Laava]

I was under the impression that from november you will not be able to comply a motorbike without abs?

[husaberg]

Well it's been done up with the 'wet' look. Like a bikini model on the beach, as if she's just been for a swim (spoiler. She hasn't).

But read further, those pictures were taken in host country, so that's genuine Japanese water (probably with a Suzuki part number).

Funny enough Just like Baywatch We used to use silicon like a product called "PROTECT ALL (https://www.pacer.co.nz/product-group/1809-protect-all-silicone-dressing/category/477-all-purpose)" sold by Pacer who sold grooming stuff to the trade for the bulk off the farm bikes.
You had to make sure you cleaned off the brakes with Brakelean as the Protectal was more slippery than the seediest of salesman.
That said, you used to shine up the plastics and seat on road bikes etc with good old Lemon pledge, as a bonus its then Smelt nice as well and didn't look fake.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/06/26/article-2008363-0CBDF57C00000578-233_468x426.jpg

the best way to apply the silicon spray it is with a spray painting gun as it spreads over evenly. but it should be wiped of with a clean rag so it doesnt look obvious. Unlike Pams titties
Same as the degreaser Generally kerosene best to use a spray gun.
Or for wire wheels, one trick is to use handy Andy with a paint brush. work really good on bare Alloy as well unpainted cases etc
JIff and heaps of water were used to get the dirt out of MX white plastic. not to strong or it will dull the plastic. if you are patientt you can remove the white oz layer from coloured plastics with fine wet and dry.

Myself personally are just glad he stopped using the unsmiling bint model

[F5 Dave]

Jesus this is ugly, why did he not change the boxy tank?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3276351337?bof=tdUhKDle


Doesn't mention the LVV, but I'm sure it will have one:rolleyes:

9k? Oh sure.

[Berries]

I don't really play this game. Any bike I lust after is always too expensive, any bike I don't lust after I don't care about.

Not quite sure yet where this one sits, but it is 1,500cc.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/other/listing/1998328023?bof=hXgTmWi1

[husaberg]

Jesus this is ugly, why did he not change the boxy tank?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3276351337?bof=tdUhKDle


Doesn't mention the LVV, but I'm sure it will have one:rolleyes:

9k? Oh sure.

Those tanks and X7 ones were used extensively for BSA specials in cams.

[jellywrestler]

Those tanks and X7 ones were used extensively for BSA specials in cams.

because there were a huge lot replaced under warranty, and the old ones found their way to a new home

[pritch]

I guess if you can afford a Norton, you can afford their sneakers at $540.90 inc.

[F5 Dave]

How much will Garner be making from that? Thief.

[dangerous]

LMFAO... its a CT FFS... so what if it reads 3000km only, its proberly rooted from not being used...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3296704074?bof=PHDnH6qj

[F5 Dave]

What a horrible POS. But buy now is the joke. Reserve could be $700. Still not worth it.

[ducatilover]

LMFAO... its a CT FFS... so what if it reads 3000km only, its proberly rooted from not being used...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3296704074?bof=PHDnH6qj
I had one three years ago. Rode it in to a river and left it there. Slow flabby POS

[dangerous]

I really don't care how rare it is :sick: lets see how sort after it is LOL...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3321206704?bof=wyXBkfzc

[F5 Dave]

Fuck me that is ugly. Good find DD.


Edit, well I took it as a challenge. I found an MZ with a fairing and top box, then one of those Magna things. But alas I concede. Nothing's as fugly as the Z13 American couch.

[pritch]

That seat is rare. Praise the Lord.

[Laava]

I really don't care how rare it is :sick: lets see how sort after it is LOL...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3321206704?bof=wyXBkfzc
Holy fuck! That looks like something Ken takes his boyfriend GI Joe out for "cruising" on!

[jellywrestler]

That seat is rare. Praise the Lord.

if it got the wife out it was probably a win for the rider. Imagine sitting back on that across the open roads of america.....

[James Deuce]

I really don't care how rare it is :sick: lets see how sort after it is LOL...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3321206704?bof=wyXBkfzc
I feel sick.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I really don't care how rare it is :sick: lets see how sort after it is LOL...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3321206704?bof=wyXBkfzc

Coolest bike on trademe

[F5 Dave]

Just needs some KISS murals and a gun rack eh HDC?

Headlight looks like it is already set up for possum huntin.:laugh:

[Racing Dave]

I notice that on the Vehicle Details photo that the Gross Vehicle Mass line has been left blank. Maybe not enough room for all the zeroes?

[Navy Boy]

I can honestly say that that's the first time I've ever seen one of those - I didn't know they existed.

I hope that's the last time I see one too... :gob:

[pete376403]

I can honestly say that that's the first time I've ever seen one of those - I didn't know they existed.

I hope that's the last time I see one too... :gob:

Just one of these with the additional factory tupperware (and a hideous aftermarket seat) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmIZd8C-oOA

[F5 Dave]

The std ones were quite Boss but that one is just amercan funny.

I think I've only seen two in the flesh, one at Boyles and one in someone heres garage. There cant have been many sold in NZ. Probably the price put locals off.

[F5 Dave]

Ohh customised in Indonesia. Quality assured. Especially on a Scorpio


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/yamaha/listing/3239031371


Sure, your 12 year old 125 that needs certification and likely more work is worth that. Especially as it looks like they started with a rat and just took bits off and laced some odd rims on.

[Navy Boy]

Ohh customised in Indonesia. Quality assured. Especially on a Scorpio


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/yamaha/listing/3239031371


Sure, your 12 year old 125 that needs certification and likely more work is worth that. Especially as it looks like they started with a rat and just took bits off and laced some odd rims on.

Oh.

Dear... :drool:

That's just cruelty to bikes that is... :wacko:

[Drew]

I quite like it.

[jellywrestler]

I quite like it.

even at $7k with a flat rear tyre?

[pritch]

I quite like it.

It's tidier than some, but a 125 four stroke? I'd rather have a Grom.

[Beekeeper]

A real beauty here, **only 29,000** https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3321206704?bof=sCGShOmC

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/1024sq/1633260098.jpg

[Beekeeper]

Fuck me...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/harley-davidson/listing/3325231168?bof=sCGShOmC

Swannie unearthed or should I say dug up a real stunner here

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/1024sq/1635229547.jpg

[Beekeeper]

Finally, thar she blows again at 32,000- surely our most optimistic seller?

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/1024sq/847218819.jpg

[F5 Dave]

Fuck this is ugly

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3310526099?bof=HzqoKm4a

But hes getting questions so maybe there's no accounting for or taste

[Autech]

Managed to sell my GN250 for $2400. I wonder if I'd chopped it up, rattlecanned the tank matt clack and stuck some exhaust wrap on it I'd have got more?

[pritch]

Managed to sell my GN250 for $2400. I wonder if I'd chopped it up, rattlecanned the tank matt clack and stuck some exhaust wrap on it I'd have got more?

Possibly, you need to have a brown seat for top dollar.

[husaberg]

Fuck this is ugly

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3310526099?bof=HzqoKm4a

But hes getting questions so maybe there's no accounting for or taste

is there a sudden "Covid" shortage of brown leather for the seat?

Sorry never seen your post first


Possibly, you need to have a brown seat for top dollar.

[Beekeeper]

Fuck this is ugly

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3310526099?bof=HzqoKm4a

But hes getting questions so maybe there's no accounting for or taste

It has a certain je ne sais quoi if you like sardines and icecream

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/1024sq/1628757642.jpg

[pete376403]

Nice muffler, shame about the bike

[neels]

Clearly there is still some availability of brown seats.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/listing/3336092698
(https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/listing/3336092698)

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plus/1639649768.jpg

[pritch]

Clearly there is still some availability of brown seats.



Yep. He's obviously after top dollar.

[husaberg]

Yep. He's obviously after top dollar.
Not without the tape wrapped grips and the exhaust tape.

[F5 Dave]

Now that you mention it, that left grip is a pro grip of a favoured model. Best bit on it.

[F5 Dave]

7 grand buys you an old dunga CB with 1/2 the bits missing

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3307827027?bof=GglnkeQt

And 45km since complete. Open pipes and non original carbs. Yeah bet it runs well, comes with spare jets. None of those suited either.

Must have a pretty lenient wof guy in his pocket.

[dangerous]

7 grand buys you an old dunga CB with 1/2 the bits missing

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3307827027?bof=GglnkeQt

And 45km since complete. Open pipes and non original carbs. Yeah bet it runs well, comes with spare jets. None of those suited either.

Must have a pretty lenient wof guy in his pocket.

yeahhhh I dont get it... but in this case, not a bad job

[F5 Dave]

I'll buy you a roll of brown vinyl for the guzzly :nya:

[neels]

7 grand buys you an old dunga CB with 1/2 the bits missing

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3307827027?bof=GglnkeQt

And 45km since complete. Open pipes and non original carbs. Yeah bet it runs well, comes with spare jets. None of those suited either.

Must have a pretty lenient wof guy in his pocket.
Must be the current fashion to hack up CB360's

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/3345771444?tm=email&et=45&mt=F9EBD93A-36D0-423B-BB16-006FB3C425E7&bof=egGGbRu7

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plus/1641880430.jpg

[Oscar]

Must be the current fashion to hack up CB360's

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/3345771444?tm=email&et=45&mt=F9EBD93A-36D0-423B-BB16-006FB3C425E7&bof=egGGbRu7

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plus/1641880430.jpg

A brand new CB360 had few redeeming features.
Some idjut has managed to make a mediocre bike into an atrocious POS.

[dangerous]

hahahahaaaaaaa.... buy now of WHAT, shit I paid 2k more for a 500TC
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3349137162?bof=XxfGXgcU

[FJRider]

hahahahaaaaaaa.... buy now of WHAT, shit I paid 2k more for a 500TC
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3349137162?bof=XxfGXgcU

The "Period Panniers" look like ex MOT ones ... :laugh:

[F5 Dave]

They are pretty miserable. The 400N looked better. Marginally.

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bikes-for-sale/yamaha/tz500/60670775/

70k in quid!!! tell him he's dreeeeeeamin!

Also if you have say $150k you want to give me I would be grateful. I should start a gofundme.

[F5 Dave]

Ohh. I think I came a little.

[pritch]

70k in quid!!! tell him he's dreeeeeeamin!



Super cool bike but... It's sorta sad that a bike is regarded as an "investment opportunity". That's not what bikes are for.

[husaberg]

Super cool bike but... It's sorta sad that a bike is regarded as an "investment opportunity". That's not what bikes are for.
problem is as that ones never been started it will likely always stay that way.
i was thinking which was the last 500 privateer model that was 82 i guess the last RG was similar and maybe the RS500 Honda was a little later?

[jato]

I used to help out with an 88 model RS500 - pretty sure it was the last model. Quite a rocketship it was too

[husaberg]

I used to help out with an 88 model RS500 - pretty sure it was the last model. Quite a rocketship it was too


Unless we count the NSR500V too i guess

[jellywrestler]

Super cool bike but... It's sorta sad that a bike is regarded as an "investment opportunity". That's not what bikes are for.

I've got a few bikes, at least 5 pre 1920 and I've always struggled with the money side of it but it's here now. Reality is the fact that bikes like these are an investement item has seen a new batch of crankcases made, they are worth a bit so it's worth spending coin on keeping them going. Old [piles of shit are now worth doing, and repro parts are viable. my next bike on the resto table will be a 1924 ACE, previously it was a struggle to get some bits but that has lessened.
Shit repro parts are less, because the internet has brought owners together and warned people of shit parts, as well as people are now spending more time making nice parts as they are able to get more money from them.
old bikes are going up as people are investing in tangible stuff they can show their mates, not just a piccie of their latest house, or shares too

[pritch]

old bikes are going up as people are investing in tangible stuff they can show their mates, not just a piccie of their latest house, or shares too


That urge to show stuff doesn't just apply to old bikes. A guy I know used to get the WoFs for a bloke who owned a Harley. The owner would show visitors his Harley but he never rode it.

[dangerous]

The owner would show visitors his Harley but he never rode it.

id probably do the same... :woohoo:

[pritch]

Something for every budget? OK, there's no optimistic seller, but that Indian was an impressive beast.

[Laava]

Those monkey bikes are $7500!

[pritch]

Those monkey bikes are $7500!

Blue Wing strikes again?

[neels]

I've seen plenty of unfinished projects, this one you can pay $3k, and it's barely started other than buying the shiny bits.....

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/3368428418

[Laava]

And the rego is dead. Does that mean it will not be able to comply as does not have abs?

[F5 Dave]

Nice idea taking the photo with the light shining in your eyes. Might miss what is missing, you know, like no mention of an engine or suck blow spark bits.

[F5 Dave]

Again with the tieing two together. Not everyone is trying to make a one model collection or has double the money to sell one off.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3369394837

[dangerous]

Again with the tieing two together. Not everyone is trying to make a one model collection or has double the money to sell one off.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3369394837

nice... but ya got me fucked, surely you would sell them easier individually... and stand to get more...

OK dave id say cos they wasnt someone to ask to sell seperate, one goes he keeps the other on... only pays once to tardme...

[F5 Dave]

He could just say 'will separate', Tardme wouldn't notice, but he says the opposite. In fact he could say, offer for either bike price 12k or whatever. One goes other stays on. I mean it's that simple.

[Ian Staples]

Again with the tieing two together. Not everyone is trying to make a one model collection or has double the money to sell one off.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3369394837

"patina rust " like it's a good thing, no it's just called rust and is expensive to fix

[HenryDorsetCase]

Again with the tieing two together. Not everyone is trying to make a one model collection or has double the money to sell one off.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3369394837

If I was at all interested I would try and get them both for under $20k (because $11500 for a pop Kat is the definition of optimistic I dont care how tidy) and go halfzies with a mate.

I actually really like the popup Kats (and the design is far truer to Hans Muth's oiginal concept) but I couldnt ride one for more than 10 minutes without my lower back going "Yeah but nah". The original Kats are even worse because longer, lower. Absolutely an icon and cool to look at, but not for me.

I love the Team Classic Suzuki blue/white Kats too.

[F5 Dave]

As ex owner of original I found it just fine for my beautifully formed body. But I was 19. Still I'm still quite flexible. Anyhoo I looked down at the popups as just a styling exercise on a detuned gsx750esd.
But I think back to the 750 and how it handled like it was on rails. Ie steered like a train. And if you pushed on into dips leant over you could feel it flex.

Mine was an ex WMCC proddy bike, but it gave you a new appreciation of those that raced them. No thanks to another.

[HenryDorsetCase]

what is it with people trying to get $6k for their $3000 (tops) motorcycles?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3371468769


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3369263586

maybe $6k is the new $3k and I am out of touch

and someone wants $9k for an (admittedly tidy) XS650!!! the "speshul" as well https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3367161690

at least it has nice shiny tyres

[HenryDorsetCase]

As ex owner of original I found it just fine for my beautifully formed body. But I was 19. Still I'm still quite flexible. Anyhoo I looked down at the popups as just a styling exercise on a detuned gsx750esd.
But I think back to the 750 and how it handled like it was on rails. Ie steered like a train. And if you pushed on into dips leant over you could feel it flex.

Mine was an ex WMCC proddy bike, but it gave you a new appreciation of those that raced them. No thanks to another.

I'm finding the "no thanks to another" thing is applying to lots of the old stuff I used to have back in the day. All I am tempted by is stuff I didnt have or wanted - a GPz750 Turbo or a GPz900R perhaps. Maybe a CB750F2 (but not another K or F1), the right DOHC CB900F roller door maybe.

What I am enjoying is my antique (1993) Ducati Monster - despite its flaws. It stops better than any bike from the 70's or 80's I reckon.

[F5 Dave]

Sheesh on the Z650

"rough around the edges but that is the supposed style of this bike"

What? Rusted to fuck is a style?

[F5 Dave]

what is it with people trying to get $6k for their $3000 (tops) motorcycles?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3371468769


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3369263586

maybe $6k is the new $3k and I am out of touch

and someone wants $9k for an (admittedly tidy) XS650!!! the "speshul" as well https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3367161690

at least it has nice shiny tyres

I remember doing the rounds in Auckland bike shops a few years ago now, and was surprised every shop had a tidy XS650 for silly money and I thought they were crazy. Clearly some local appeal.
Was a few years ago.
Pretty sure I was on my Katana. . . .

[Laava]

CHIPS Police Uniform anyone? Free patrol bike with it!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3366604826?bof=S2E6Ch8I

[jellywrestler]

I remember doing the rounds in Auckland bike shops a few years ago now, and was surprised every shop had a tidy XS650 for silly money and I thought they were crazy. Clearly some local appeal.
Was a few years ago.
Pretty sure I was on my Katana. . . .

you could pay three times the price for a nortom commando for what? main bearings lucky to do 6000 miles.

[pritch]

you could pay three times the price for a nortom commando for what? main bearings lucky to do 6000 miles.

During a visit to the Wellington Norton dealer intending to buy a Commando, while the salesman was busy ignoring me, an apprentice of my acquaintance motioned me over out of the salesman's view and informed me none they had sold had lasted 2000 miles. There ended my lust for Bracebridge Street's finest.

[F5 Dave]

you could pay three times the price for a nortom commando for what? main bearings lucky to do 6000 miles.

Yeah but they were sitting next to GSXRs and the like.

[dangerous]

IMMACULATE THIS BIKE IS IN STUNNING CONDITION ...

engine is oxidised, paniers chipped and both different colours, windjammer missing blade, rims showing age and forks pitted.... yeahhhhh its very tidy BUT...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3325814110?bof=S2E6Ch8I

[F5 Dave]

At $800 but not at its reserve

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3370758909?bof=S2E6Ch8I

It's more a study of what is not there. But there is a bunch of people watch listed it. So maybe a 3rd person will buy it and put it up for sale like the last two who realised they would never finish it to, whatever deluded vision they had in thier head.

[F5 Dave]

So what do you think about this? Obviously selling a few bikes, but geez, that looks a bike like a mint RG250.

Oh, wait. That's the brochure picture. And it sounds a bit rough in the description. And there's no actual pictures of the fucking bike for sale!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3368966070?bof=S2E6Ch8I

[F5 Dave]

This must have belonged to Steve McQueen

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/other/listing/3338138575?bof=S2E6Ch8I

[jellywrestler]

During a visit to the Wellington Norton dealer intending to buy a Commando, while the salesman was busy ignoring me, an apprentice of my acquaintance motioned me over out of the salesman's view and informed me none they had sold had lasted 2000 miles. There ended my lust for Bracebridge Street's finest.

main bearings.... they then strengthened the housing and it got worse till they used rollers with a barrell shaped rather than parallel

[HenryDorsetCase]

the only Norton I want is a Wankel, because I'm a ......

[dangerous]

the only Norton I want is a Wankel, because I'm a ......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd4Y6sQ7ctw

[pete376403]

I'm sure I saw a Norton Commander rotary at the cold Kiwi many years ago. Anyone else know of it in NZ?