Optimistic sellers

[F5 Dave]

It was the rearsets that left the impression of a depressed pom in a freezing shed with a worn out drill press and 18 times sharpened drill stubs trying to get through to opening time at some dreary pub .

[Pokitren]

So what do you get here? Some wheels and dreadful fibreglass?


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3571132954

:facepalm: At least the wheels. This is for those who want to go somewhere twice and then sell it as an antique.

[F5 Dave]

There's a lot of money to fix all this in chrome and . . . Well, everything. For a farm bike.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3578044690

[Grumph]

I took the engine from one of them to the scrappies two weeks ago....

[F5 Dave]

Would have been a fine late 80s bucket. Unless you're a Steadman with an RG400 barrel and too much time/talent on your hands.

[Grumph]

The better 125 Kawasaki engine went to Mike Green ages ago and the RG400 barrels went to Neil some time back.....
I had all the bits, just no bucket activity here now.

[Drew]

Would have been a fine late 80s bucket. Unless you're a Steadman with an RG400 barrel and too much time/talent on your hands.
Wonder if I could get an RG400 barrel. Be better than the modified TF100 water cooled on I have on there now I should think.

The better 125 Kawasaki engine went to Mike Green ages ago and the RG400 barrels went to Neil some time back.....
I had all the bits, just no bucket activity here now.
What happened to the twin?

[Grumph]

Wonder if I could get an RG400 barrel. Be better than the modified TF100 water cooled on I have on there now I should think.

What happened to the twin?

Gone to Mike Greeen also. I'd doubt if Neil will do anything with the RG400 barrels. You could ask - diesel pig on here.

[husaberg]

They seem to have mixed up what a BSA a65 lighting or a Super Rocket.


351045

Maybe the residents of the hutt are uber wealthy

[Drew]

Gone to Mike Greeen also. I'd doubt if Neil will do anything with the RG400 barrels. You could ask - diesel pig on here.

Thinking about it, they'd be no good. Disk valve motor in the RG...unless I bore a hole in the timing side of the TF.

[F5 Dave]

They seem to have mixed up what a BSA a65 lighting or a Super Rocket.


351045

Maybe the residents of the hutt are uber wealthy

We are.

Wots a Bantum?

[husaberg]

We are.

Wots a Bantum?

If you have to ask maybe a 15K BSA bantum isn't for you.;)

[pritch]

If you have to ask maybe a 15K BSA bantum isn't for you.;)

Well, I know it's not for me.

Fifty plus years ago there was an old guy up the road had a Bantam. He used to turn the gas off going past where I lived. That gave him just enough gas to get to his garage before the engine cut out. If he miscalculated he'd have had an uphill push.

There's a 1%er of my acquaintance has had several BSAs. Previously he has mentioned that a Bantam might be interesting in a whimsical sort of way. I suspect fifteen grand exceeds his sense of whimsy.

[husaberg]

Well, I know it's not for me.

Fifty plus years ago there was an old guy up the road had a Bantam. He used to turn the gas off going past where I lived. That gave him just enough gas to get to his garage before the engine cut out. If he miscalculated he'd have had an uphill push.

There's a 1%er of my acquaintance has had several BSAs. Previously he has mentioned that a Bantam might be interesting in a whimsical sort of way. I suspect fifteen grand exceeds his sense of whimsy.

I am selling Dads, BSA A10 and A65 both are infinitely better bikes yet will cost a lot less....
There actually was a Plunger bantam at on stage it might still be there
There is also a far more interesting pair of 2-stroke Ducatis.

[F5 Dave]

We used to have a BSA.

It shot pellets. Managed to ricochet one off a tree and hit me in the leg. Guess I shouldn't have been playing with it.

Did it teach me a lesson? Not sure I think I was still pretty stupid for a number of years.

[Drew]

Did it teach me a lesson? Not sure I think I was still pretty stupid for a number of years.
If you never owned another one, you learned plenty.

[Autech]

Honda is my fav japper... but for the second time in my life Im going to agree with you... burn it, then burn the twat that did this...

PS 1st time was when you said R1arron could not kick white trash arse LOL




hahahaaaa... ohh I feel the hondas pain, I cant believ some fuk did that and expects 5k... with over 100k on it... im speechlessI should post pics of what someone did to my CBR900 project bike.

Makes that thing look like a work of art

Sent from my SM-G991B using Tapatalk

[Ocean1]

We used to have a BSA.

It shot pellets. Managed to ricochet one off a tree and hit me in the leg. Guess I shouldn't have been playing with it.

Did it teach me a lesson? Not sure I think I was still pretty stupid for a number of years.

Mine shot a spark plug into my leg. Like right in, had to pull it out.

Taught me not to wear shorts. And that araldite wasn't an adequate field repair for a stripped plug thread.

[F5 Dave]

The one we had, must have been Dads I guess was made as a weapon. You improvised :msn-wink:

[Kickaha]

There's a 1%er of my acquaintance has had several BSAs. Previously he has mentioned that a Bantam might be interesting in a whimsical sort of way. I suspect fifteen grand exceeds his sense of whimsy.

That's probably double what it's actually worth, there's two on TM, one has hit reserve at $3.8k and the other starts at $3.2K


We used to have a BSA.

It shot pellets. Managed to ricochet one off a tree and hit me in the leg. Guess I shouldn't have been playing with it.

Did it teach me a lesson? Not sure I think I was still pretty stupid for a number of years.

They still make them, you could get another and relive your youth https://bsaguns.co.uk/

[F5 Dave]

Here, we put this under a tarp 3 & half years ago and finally want shot of it. So I'll pull the tarp back a bit and take some photos without moving it or heaven help us , washing it or trying to determine if it might actually run.

Dont want to put too much effort in or people will think we're desperate.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/ducati/listing/3592327746

Fuck some people are useless.

[F5 Dave]

Tatty as you like, not really hiding crash damage, its endemic. - a poxy teapot, and you want 6k:rolleyes:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3589494425

Oh wait it gets worse, much worse if you read the description.

[F5 Dave]

And my favorite. I have two identical oddball bikes. I'm not sure how, it just happened. But now I'm looking for someone who also wants two identical bikes. Despite that you could sell one, change the wording if needs be and sell the other for the cost of one add if that was your reasoning.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3588221607

[neels]

Here, we put this under a tarp 3 & half years ago and finally want shot of it. So I'll pull the tarp back a bit and take some photos without moving it or heaven help us , washing it or trying to determine if it might actually run.

Dont want to put too much effort in or people will think we're desperate.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/ducati/listing/3592327746

Fuck some people are useless.
Too much effort to move the stolen Pak n save shopping trolley.

The obvious question that hasn't been answered is why was it shoved in the corner under a tarp in the first place.....

[pete376403]

Too much effort to move the stolen Pak n save shopping trolley.

The obvious question that hasn't been answered is why was it shoved in the corner under a tarp in the first place.....

maybe cause it still has the Weber carb it runs like a bag of arseholes (if it runs at all) Ask Odd Duck how far down that rabbit hole he went.

[dangerous]

well... while I hate what people do to classic bikes like cafe convert em... this is fucking cool... a yammy id have...
https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/1981-yamaha-xv1000r/OAG-AD-20523951/?Cr=186

[Oldknowallprik]

well... while I hate what people do to classic bikes like cafe convert em... this is fucking cool... a yammy id have...
https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/1981-yamaha-xv1000r/OAG-AD-20523951/?Cr=186

dunno, arse end with that bullshit square block thing
f*cks the looks bigtime, looks all out of whack in pics
but hey in real life could look maybe better but f*cked if I know... and having to piss around opening pic in new tab
then not f*cking working the next try... nah i hate the c*nt now... 16G's with a poncy "ride away" nah f*ck them... hehe

[jellywrestler]

well... while I hate what people do to classic bikes like cafe convert em... this is fucking cool... a yammy id have...
https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/1981-yamaha-xv1000r/OAG-AD-20523951/?Cr=186

it can't be real, no pipe wrap nor a brown seat.

[F5 Dave]

Channeling Drew.


I kinda like it.

I thought I wanted a TR1 when I was like 18. Like a Ducati but Japanese, so not crap I reasoned.



Except they were.

[husaberg]

An improvement on the original

[Grumph]

An improvement on the original


Not really, IMO. I had one of those motors and was going to do an Egli around it for pre 82.
Ran out of enthusiasm as it needed a crank grind to go with the aftermarket rods i had for it.
Still think it might have been fun.

[jellywrestler]

Not really, IMO. I had one of those motors and was going to do an Egli around it for pre 82.
Ran out of enthusiasm as it needed a crank grind to go with the aftermarket rods i had for it.
Still think it might have been fun.

Jim Doherty, NZACU Technical Steward was hooked on them, he was an internatioanly accredited steward too, the first for nz and knew his shit

[Grumph]

Jim Doherty, NZACU Technical Steward was hooked on them, he was an internatioanly accredited steward too, the first for nz and knew his shit

You put me onto him back when. He was the one who told me you could use Mitsubishi shells on a reground big end.
Just as well as Yamaha never did undersizes - and the lube system was pretty dodgy.

[onearmedbandit]

The posts regarding coil rewinding have been moved to their own thread - https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/189557-Coil-rewinding

[husaberg]

Not really, IMO. I had one of those motors and was going to do an Egli around it for pre 82.
Ran out of enthusiasm as it needed a crank grind to go with the aftermarket rods i had for it.
Still think it might have been fun.

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder i guess.
I remember the School Liberian having one (might have been the shaft custom XV1000) when i was at High school.

[F5 Dave]

The posts regarding coil rewinding have been moved to their own thread - https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/189557-Coil-rewinding
Ha, thanks I was just going go start a thread now and saw I was subscribed to a thread that, heck was I drunk and started it without remembering?
Cheers.

[F5 Dave]

Well we know what DOT supposedly means, but all I see here is trouble.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/other/listing/3596192306

[F5 Dave]

Now this is eye catching

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3598030213

[jellywrestler]

Well we know what DOT supposedly means, but all I see here is trouble.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/other/listing/3596192306

DOT was an english brand, their motto was devoid of trouble. think they ran villiers engines

[HenryDorsetCase]

Now this is eye catching

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3598030213

I thought hard about that but there is not one part on it that I can see that you could use "as is". It is a complete stripdown and rebuild and you would have minimum $15k in it but potentially more. Pass.

If you want one, buy this one.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3607084476

[husaberg]

Well we know what DOT supposedly means, but all I see here is trouble.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/other/listing/3596192306


DOT was an english brand, their motto was devoid of trouble. think they ran villiers engines

Yes it was a make that dated right back to the 20's at least

https://www.real-classic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2017/10/Dot-Devoid-of-Trouble.jpg
there was on on TM a 54 same along with a 63 Demon as that was advertised for 7500 each a month or so back.
Dad actually had an 54 Dot , same as that, he restored about 30 years ago that will be going on the market soon.
They had a chrome tank i bet that would be a grand in itself to rechrome.
its an odd bike to ride with the forks rising under braking.
That one would have come with a 197 8E engine with a 4 speed.

forgive the photos the bikes are rather crammed in the shed 4 bay.
351113351114351115

Yes Dave and Mike, thats what it looks like on the floor next to the Dot

[F5 Dave]

Yes I know what a DOT is, just everything about that bike was FKD.

[pete376403]

I thought hard about that but there is not one part on it that I can see that you could use "as is". It is a complete stripdown and rebuild and you would have minimum $15k in it but potentially more. Pass.

If you want one, buy this one.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3607084476

Cycle magazine dubbed them the "Flying French Horn"

[husaberg]

Cycle magazine dubbed them the "Flying French Horn"

The yanks never understood the CB400F that's why it was pensioned off before its time, but it had a cult following in Europe.
It was a nice bike, well balanced, far gruntier and better styled than the dated before it was made CB350F, but personally i would much rather a RD400E
pretty sure we have enough bits to make another 350f including a NOS frame minus the chrome. but the cost vs the reward.

[pritch]

Now this is eye catching

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3598030213

Amazing. It sold.

[pritch]

Seeing that Dot reminded me that I should have something here on such machinery. This item is from 1959, and the first motorcycle book I ever bought.

The photo suggests that in 1959 there was still considerable work to be done on tuned two stroke exhaust systems.

[HenryDorsetCase]

$33k?

really? I mean its cool and all, and there would be a fairly significant amount in a down to the cases motor rebuild, custom fab work and different finishes. But even paying people maybe $20k? Is this the guys business or summat?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3610303970?bof=MLPDs44x

[F5 Dave]

Paying himself perhaps?

https://vbsco.co.nz/

Looking at the site the more I think he's been telling himself he owns a customising business while pouring money into his bike. Then realised that he'll have to sell it to continue. Products include some baseball caps and not much else. The wife is closing in wondering why she is paying all the bills for the last 2 years.

[F5 Dave]

The posts regarding coil rewinding have been moved to their own thread - https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/189557-Coil-rewinding

Coil winding thread is exciting with a dramatic roller coaster climax of . . . . Hey, look no one else will read it in electrical section.

[Laava]

$33k?

really? I mean its cool and all, and there would be a fairly significant amount in a down to the cases motor rebuild, custom fab work and different finishes. But even paying people maybe $20k? Is this the guys business or summat?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3610303970?bof=MLPDs44x
I am assuming it is road legal, but in that case it must have a front guard?
Cool to look at but...

[husaberg]

Paying himself perhaps?

https://vbsco.co.nz/

Looking at the site the more I think he's been telling himself he owns a customising business while pouring money into his bike. Then realised that he'll have to sell it to continue. Products include some baseball caps and not much else. The wife is closing in wondering why she is paying all the bills for the last 2 years.

lOL guess who wrote the blurb the original bogan from Shortland street.
https://vbsco.co.nz/blog/extra-caffeine/
https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/89603394/karl-burnett-the-postnick-harrison-years

[F5 Dave]

I have no fuking idea what that's all about .

[husaberg]

I have no fuking idea what that's all about .
30 years of shortlands street
this dude wrote the blurb
on the website for the bike you posted.

https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/h/c/m/4/1/image.related.StuffLandscapeSixteenByNine.1420x800 .1hcif6.png/1487717572481.jpghttps://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQzOvGUxfzmgFRkBqaaAwlU9GAVRxdGD yIPcA&usqp=CAU

[F5 Dave]

Isn't that a program for schoolgirls?

[pritch]

Isn't that a program for schoolgirls?

Dunno, I've never seen it.

[HenryDorsetCase]

anyway looking at that website he also did the same recipe for an XJR1300. The takehome for me was the motor was left stock. Ugh.

[Dadpole]

All I care to say is "Drugs are bad, mmkay"

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3622412971?bof=SdRrfNMW

[Drew]

All I care to say is "Drugs are bad, mmkay"

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3622412971?bof=SdRrfNMW
I disagree, drugs are fucken fantastic.

That bike is hilarious at $1700 though.

I like the upside down look alike sleeves over the forks

[F5 Dave]

Nice find. Just needs a rear. . . . And a middle and a front.

Heck some pipes, an airbox, or extensive tuning to cope, all those legal bits for a wof, and an lvv while you are at it. The wiring loom won't fit so will need extensive mods or complete rewire. And then you will he left with a fairly asthmatic 440 with an odd tank that will be hard to match a seat to.

$1 reserve with a closing time of 11.45 on a Friday night would be his best bet.

[F5 Dave]

Ok this is kinda cool. Cute to have in the corner.

You want What?!??

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3622137055

[george formby]

Ok this is kinda cool. Cute to have in the corner.

You want What?!??

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3622137055

Was watching 44 Teeth "review" of a 1980's GSXR 50 (rb50) last night, a whopping 5hp. Looked hilarious and just the right size for a coffee table. Worth a mint, too.

[F5 Dave]

Well it's been a hard week and I'm starting to work myself into a frenzy. Have some cash due my way.


Fortunately I will be snoring before 11.45.

I'll wake up with a fuzzy head, but no cafe racer DL650.

[F5 Dave]

. . . What the hell is this?.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/other/listing/3613784960?bof=gtdsMLN0

New one on me.

Do I need a 3rd Trials bike? More I look the more I'm in love.

Best I get an early night.

[dangerous]

. . . What the hell is this?.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/other/listing/3613784960?bof=gtdsMLN0

New one on me.

Do I need a 3rd Trials bike? More I look the more I'm in love.

Best I get an early night.

fuck me even the side stand is bent... is no fucker straight these days

[george formby]

. . . What the hell is this?.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/other/listing/3613784960?bof=gtdsMLN0

New one on me.

Do I need a 3rd Trials bike? More I look the more I'm in love.

Best I get an early night.

:sweatdrop I keep looking at this one, a step up from my GG. I don't need a second trialie but I'm sure it will make me a much better rider.:facepalm: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/beta/listing/3623888820

The "Safari" tank and seat unit really appeals for the off piste riding I do.

Been listed for awhile, too. Might offer the guy 2 bags of chips and a KFC voucher.

[F5 Dave]

Yeah I saw that. I've got an 08 which I hope to finally commission this weekend. Also a 14 GG TXT250 which I bought a day after the Beta. Because. . . well, I dont know why.

[george formby]

Yeah I saw that. I've got an 08 which I hope to finally commission this weekend. Also a 14 GG TXT250 which I bought a day after the Beta. Because. . . well, I dont know why.

How do the Beta and GG compare? Reliability, spares availability, gearing..

[F5 Dave]

I've owned for about 5 weeks. Ridden GG once and was flawless. Beta was cheaper and needed thing doing to it. And now I'm struggling to get it running right, its resisting. And I'm hardly a beginner in these matters.

Wanted to get a mate out on it tomorrow so we can ride both. More thought required. Problem is have a new neighbour haven't seen yet to say hi. Dont want to spend too much time running up driveway.

[george formby]

I've owned for about 5 weeks. Ridden GG once and was flawless. Beta was cheaper and needed thing doing to it. And now I'm struggling to get it running right, its resisting. And I'm hardly a beginner in these matters.

Wanted to get a mate out on it tomorrow so we can ride both. More thought required. Problem is have a new neighbour haven't seen yet to say hi. Dont want to spend too much time running up driveway.

That sounds frustrating. I suggest you take a page out of 2Stroke Stuffing's book re neighbour. No point in setting a false precedent.

I'd appreciate a quick PM when you manage to get them both out. I really fancy that Beta for my style of riding, trying to keep up with young fullas ghosting 300 Enduros in the bush.

But a new GG is about $11'000... :wait:

Good luck with the Beta!

[F5 Dave]

I didn't mention that I have a 2021 Beta. Ok it's an Xtrainer, but with updated suspension it is better than good.

[dangerous]

I didn't mention that I have a 2021 Beta. Ok it's an Xtrainer, but with updated suspension it is better than good.

Beta... than good dave FFS

[F5 Dave]

Actually I have two. Ones a trials bike. Hold on, haven't we been here?

Sorry, a bit slow, not sure what thread I'm on.

Or planet at this stage of night.

[F5 Dave]

Well this will go for whatever. But I'm more impressed if the mileage is correct!!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/suzuki/listing/3630755767

[F5 Dave]

This must be the Trials model. Check out the steering angle!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/suzuki/listing/3627315280

[onearmedbandit]

Well this will go for whatever. But I'm more impressed if the mileage is correct!!



Most of that mileage was done during the burn out.

[rastuscat]

Well this will go for whatever. But I'm more impressed if the mileage is correct!!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/suzuki/listing/3630755767

Almost due for the first service.

[Oakie]

All I care to say is "Drugs are bad, mmkay"

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3622412971?bof=SdRrfNMW

As someone who's only ever new bike was an early 80's Z400, I am deeply offended.

[F5 Dave]

You can actually get a lot of bike for this money. Whilst everything is there, bar some sort of muffling and both sidecovers, restoration is going to be expensive due to rust. And you'd end up with something worth the current asking maybe.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3635285404?bof=SdRrfNMW

[Laava]

Lols, $6500 gets you a lot more than this oddball collection too!…
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/other/listing/3596175463?bof=oTwTDekF

[F5 Dave]

Jesus Fuck. Take a fukin picture of the bike. Take a step back perhaps.

Oh. 0.001% chance of getting that frame registered.

[dangerous]

Lols, $6500 gets you a lot more than this oddball collection too!…
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/other/listing/3596175463?bof=oTwTDekF
hmmmmmmmmm...




You can actually get a lot of bike for this money. Whilst everything is there, bar some sort of muffling and both sidecovers, restoration is going to be expensive due to rust. And you'd end up with something worth the current asking maybe.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3635285404?bof=SdRrfNMW
ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww...

[jellywrestler]

In Christchurch, wonder what it will sell for?


https://live.mainlandauctions.nz/lots/view/4-6B6P9G/collectable-phantom-1500-hunwick-harrop-display-motorcycle-cruiser

[F5 Dave]

Ohh! Jesus! That's. . . Unique.

Name is familiar. Didn't they have an auss sprotbike. Remember reading something in AMCN years ago. Bit like the Voxan frenchy bike. Kachuff, silence.

[Grumph]

In Christchurch, wonder what it will sell for?


https://live.mainlandauctions.nz/lots/view/4-6B6P9G/collectable-phantom-1500-hunwick-harrop-display-motorcycle-cruiser

Out of sheer curiosity I may go and have a look at that next time I'm in town.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Ohh! Jesus! That's. . . Unique.

Name is familiar. Didn't they have an auss sprotbike. Remember reading something in AMCN years ago. Bit like the Voxan frenchy bike. Kachuff, silence.

Harrop make superchargers too which people strap onto engines. One of the youtube channels I follow has built an engine (big block Chev - why?) and they are doing a supercharger for it. The pics are at the end of this video. Its pretty cool - and you could stick your whole head up the hole where the air goes in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmAnG-fd3js&t=909s


From about 15.00 nice photo at 15.44 - note the charge cooler under the supercharger.

harrop.com.au

[dangerous]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3645863343?bof=lAmVyVov
2nd NOTE - The bike is being advertised to sell, please only make contact if you're a serious bidder... hahahaha.... fuk me

[WNJ]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3645863343?bof=lAmVyVov
2nd NOTE - The bike is being advertised to sell, please only make contact if you're a serious bidder... hahahaha.... fuk me

carjam at over 100k at one point, then a decrease of 99k for some random reason, big wind back for sale or round the clock reading???

[onearmedbandit]

Around the clock, they're a 5 digit odometer (plus 10th/km).

[Kickaha]

Quite a cool bike, that's an alloy framed one, we got the steel framed version here, I did a trip up through the North Island on my brothers one in the early nineties, ended up being owned by another member here and then I think Don at Pit Lane bought it

Kawerau 1991

351350

[dangerous]

WHAT in gods name... 10k
https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/1980-honda-cx500-a/SSE-AD-7502406/?Cr=193

or bugger it for another $500 a XR250 https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/1984-honda-xr250r/SSE-AD-7506345/?Cr=266

[F5 Dave]

Crikey! Wonder if there's a similar thread in Kangaroobiker.com.au covering those beauties.

Hairgama.

[Kickaha]

or bugger it for another $500 a XR250

"Meticulous restoration" must mean something different over there

[F5 Dave]

And my perennial favourite.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3645760917

I have 3 moderately undesirable bikes and won't split them. Doesn't have the time or space. Hoping to find someone who can fit, or even transport 3 large bikes.

FFS, just list the best one cheaper. If someone buys it offer him the rest, you might get lucky. . But don't take down the auction, change the photos and reduce the price. Repeat.

[jellywrestler]

"Meticulous restoration" must mean something different over there

a bit like the word Concourse, here it means a concrete pad or similar

[jellywrestler]

And my perennial favourite.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3645760917

I have 3 moderately undesirable bikes and won't split them. Doesn't have the time or space. Hoping to find someone who can fit, or even transport 3 large bikes.

FFS, just list the best one cheaper. If someone buys it offer him the rest, you might get lucky. . But don't take down the auction, change the photos and reduce the price. Repeat.

there's about $80 worth of plastic bins in there, that's gotta be worth something?

[dangerous]

And my perennial favourite.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3645760917

I have 3 moderately undesirable bikes and won't split them. Doesn't have the time or space. Hoping to find someone who can fit, or even transport 3 large bikes.

FFS, just list the best one cheaper. If someone buys it offer him the rest, you might get lucky. . But don't take down the auction, change the photos and reduce the price. Repeat.

hahaha... thats such a irritation with you aye... hey look the guy has a passion for the gs650, good on him, pity he thinks there is someone else out there with the same passion LOL...

[Laava]

Yep, the money he is asking is resonable, but……….
Teapot collection…

[jellywrestler]

hahaha... thats such a irritation with you aye... hey look the guy has a passion for the gs650, good on him, pity he thinks there is someone else out there with the same passion LOL...

there will be someone out there, that shit is becoming gold when rego is taken into account, $58 a year is a strong attraction

[neels]

And my perennial favourite.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3645760917

I have 3 moderately undesirable bikes and won't split them. Doesn't have the time or space. Hoping to find someone who can fit, or even transport 3 large bikes.

FFS, just list the best one cheaper. If someone buys it offer him the rest, you might get lucky. . But don't take down the auction, change the photos and reduce the price. Repeat.
One with rego on hold is the seller there, a going bike is worth the asking price, and the rest do what you like with it.

Anything vaguely functional in that age range is going for around that money, so while the purists might not see them as the most desirable of the breed there is still a market for a serviceable motorcycle of that era.

[F5 Dave]

I had a couple of mates with them back in the day when they were cheap, and were short of money in between bikes. Heck I had a 550 when I was 19. But geez, why try sell 3 at once? It's at least 2 trips unless you have a monster trailer. It limits your market because you stubbornly insist they cant possibly be split apart especially after losing their mother in that forestry accident. Fuk sake.

[neels]

I had a couple of mates with them back in the day when they were cheap, and were short of money in between bikes. Heck I had a 550 when I was 19. But geez, why try sell 3 at once? It's at least 2 trips unless you have a monster trailer. It limits your market because you stubbornly insist they cant possibly be split apart especially after losing their mother in that forestry accident. Fuk sake.
Probably why they're still for sale.

Trouble is if you sell the one that has live rego, you're just left with a bunch of bits that's not worth the effort to get back to legal for the road.


So basically you're punting on finding a person with enough transport and garage space for the whole lot, otherwise it continues to sit in your garage.

[F5 Dave]

You'd find some plonker to take the others singularly to make cafe racer attempts at the right price.

[James Deuce]

Fuck, they're ugly!

[F5 Dave]

Beauty is in the eye of. . . well Henry was one of them, so you be the judge Jim.

[James Deuce]

Beauty is in the eye of. . . well Henry was one of them, so you be the judge Jim.
Fuck, they're ugly.

[HenryDorsetCase]

What a shit ad. here's the text. All the text:



Comes with all road gear but will be set up as a track bike, rego on hold.

Everything’s for sale at the right price but in the mean time I’ll use it for what I got it for.

and four photos. None of the left side of the bike presumably its been down the road.

Its also at least $5k too dear.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/honda/listing/3654529249?bof=aU8a5b5B

[F5 Dave]

Heres what it looked like in 2013. Heres a picture of me riding it taken from the pits with a Nokia flip phone. And heres one after the crash with no screen and some race fairings.

[HenryDorsetCase]

What the fuck. I would have thought $9k was stretching it. .. but $19k?

and its hardly immaculate. And its not even stock. Ugh. I am OFFENDED. I am not even mentioning that seat.

JD Power have the value for "excellent" at $8500 USD down to around $5000 for "good to very good". Iconic sold one last year (August) for $7700US.

If you wanted one maybe you'd pay $10k? but a 900F would be half that (although some fuckwit FPO'd a not tidy one to me for $6kNZ last week)

Anyway: this guy is dreaming.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3655733803

[Kickaha]

If you wanted one maybe you'd pay $10k? but a 900F would be half that

A 900F is not an 1100, it comes with the stock seat, cant see you getting one for anything close to 10k, I'd say 12-14k if you're lucky

[Grumph]

A 900F is not an 1100, it comes with the stock seat, cant see you getting one for anything close to 10k, I'd say 12-14k if you're lucky

A 900F is actually pretty much an 1100 under the skin. I'd argue - cos I've been there - that a worked 900 is a better bike than an 1100.
You're paying for the badging if you go after an 1100.

[Laava]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/3635173752?bof=S2E6Ch8I
Say no more!…..

[F5 Dave]

But we must say more. Ok here's his words:

"This is an exceptional example of what a cafe racer can be."


yes. Yes it is.

I feel sorry for the younger generation that seemingly is attracted to this dross. Spends a bunch and then goes. Yeah nah. Not really into this motorcycle thing. Bit shit yeah?

[Laava]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/harley-davidson/listing/3596600898?bof=S2E6Ch8I
This made me laugh but seems plenty of people actually are interested?

[F5 Dave]

Ooh, you're on fire tonight :banana:


But be careful. It has skulls on it. He might be a Baddie. And look at his riding costume. Scary.:shutup:

[husaberg]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/harley-davidson/listing/3596600898?bof=S2E6Ch8I
This made me laugh but seems plenty of people actually are interested?

people queue up to look at accidents as well or see sideshows with people with birth defects though.

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/listing/3668596465?tm=email&et=41&mt=9C1D36CC-4229-4A71-BC36-5A25A9BF762F&bof=MzYh4cg9

not optimistic at all. Very good work and decent price.

[F5 Dave]

Two good bikes munged together to make, whatever this is.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3670696704

Wants to buy a newer bike hence the Street Triple asking price.

[F5 Dave]

These are a cute little thing with a following in UK and Europe.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/other/listing/3670553965

But this is neither of those places so it's just an obscure underpowered Italian bike with a large price tag. That's 916 money. Quite literally a few listings up.

[Grumph]

These are a cute little thing with a following in UK and Europe.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/other/listing/3670553965

But this is neither of those places so it's just an obscure underpowered Italian bike with a large price tag. That's 916 money. Quite literally a few listings up.

Don't often disagree with you Dave - but that is probably close to the right price. Very tidy, they're very rideable - and rare here.
i'd sooner have that for the money than a thrashed 916.

[Kickaha]

not optimistic at all. Very good work and decent price.

Shit tyres and a sunny day only bike though


Two good bikes munged together to make, whatever this is.



LAMs approved my arse

[husaberg]

Don't often disagree with you Dave - but that is probably close to the right price. Very tidy, they're very rideable - and rare here.
i'd sooner have that for the money than a thrashed 916.

I have never seen one in the flesh, but always lusted after the idea of one.

i read something the other day that said they were the same price as a 750 for when they came out.
It seems it was 2x the price of a RD350 or 400 when new.

[F5 Dave]

I remember reading about the heron heads and thinking maybe a 500 might be ok. Back in the late 80s.

But fuck having witnessed how pedestrian a V50 is a 350 of similar ilk just holds no appeal. And bear in mind my various frames of reference, being a small 2 stroke fanatic. I think it is easy to forget how sad some of these small 4 strokes are when shown an actual road scenario outside, I'm going to say the port hill road, because I've never ridden it I don't think.

[husaberg]

I remember reading about the heron heads and thinking maybe a 500 might be ok. Back in the late 80s.

But fuck having witnessed how pedestrian a V50 is a 350 of similar ilk just holds no appeal. And bear in mind my various frames of reference, being a small 2 stroke fanatic. I think it is easy to forget how sad some of these small 4 strokes are when shown an actual road scenario outside, I'm going to say the port hill road, because I've never ridden it I don't think.

Co-incidentally i was reading the other day that the Repco F1 engine Brabham took to victory as a Herron head, i never knew that (or checked to see if it was true either :) but my Crossfloss escort was okay (in the 90's)

i wondered the same about the 500 but i heard it was no faster as the emissions killed it?
i thought dav you said earlier something about how you could still have lots of fun with a small package :niceone:

[F5 Dave]

It's not the size of the nail. It's the Hammer you bang it in with.:buggerd:

[HenryDorsetCase]

Shit tyres and a sunny day only bike though




all bikes are sunny day bikes for me now. :)

[Grumph]

I remember reading about the heron heads and thinking maybe a 500 might be ok. Back in the late 80s.

But fuck having witnessed how pedestrian a V50 is a 350 of similar ilk just holds no appeal. And bear in mind my various frames of reference, being a small 2 stroke fanatic. I think it is easy to forget how sad some of these small 4 strokes are when shown an actual road scenario outside, I'm going to say the port hill road, because I've never ridden it I don't think.

They're a lot lighter than a V50. Probably not a lot slower than a modern 250 Kawasaki. The attraction is the handling. Very, very good for the period.

I did a later Dart for BEARS racing. Same motor, alloy frame. The key is to get the squish tight on the Heron heads. Less than 1mm for preference. They can go.

[jellywrestler]

But this is neither of those places so it's just an obscure underpowered Italian bike with a large price tag. That's 916 money. Quite literally a few listings up.

not many people can ride a 916 to their potential nor want to. With all the hipsters out there ready to buy a personality this will be quite popular these days too. Wonder how they woud stack up against a modern 500 cc harley?

[HenryDorsetCase]

not many people can ride a 916 to their potential nor want to. With all the hipsters out there ready to buy a personality this will be quite popular these days too. Wonder how they woud stack up against a modern 500 cc harley?

I have ridden a 500cc Harley a bit and it was surprisingly not a bad bike. It had ground clearance issues which you'd expect given the styling and the low low seat.

That Morini does nothing for me but good luck to someone who wants to own it.

[F5 Dave]

Not many can ride a 600 to their potential, but plenty buy litre bikes and Busas.

A 916 is pretty, iconic, and even usable in a Sunday ride sort of pigeonhole.

It's cool and dangerous and therefore so am I. Vs, here's my 350. I'm not saying it isn't desirable to the right person, and more power to them (ohh, unintended ironing) but 9 out of 10 cats will be pointing to the 916 so the money follows that.

Let's see how quick it goes.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Let's see how quick it goes.

all the way to the "h" on "mph"

[F5 Dave]

:laugh:Vega Italian instruments? Probably swings from 40 to h

[pete376403]

. The key is to get the squish tight on the Heron heads. Less than 1mm for preference. They can go.

Heron head design - a flat head with a bowl in the piston (eg crossflow escort) - other than a much cheaper to build cylinder head, what other advantages are there to offset the much heavier piston?

[husaberg]

Heron head design - a flat head with a bowl in the piston (eg crossflow escort) - other than a much cheaper to build cylinder head, what other advantages are there to offset the much heavier piston?

my take apart from the cheapness, As a piston is easier to accurately machine, than a cylinder it allowed tighter control of tolerances so high comp without blowing the shit up was easier. so you could have safe high comp and good squish for great efficiency esp compared to std heads of the time.
Casting dome heads are pretty variable even now in regards to sizes if not machined all over

afaik The V12 jags also had them also.

[F5 Dave]

But heavy thus limiting revs.

Especially crucial when other design constraints wasted every other down stroke of potential power output. I mean let's pull your pants down and put on a blindfold.

[pete376403]

my take apart from the cheapness, As a piston is easier to accurately machine, than a cylinder it allowed tighter control of tolerances so high comp without blowing the shit up was easier. so you could have safe high comp and good squish for great efficiency esp compared to std heads of the time.
Casting dome heads are pretty variable even now in regards to sizes if not machined all over

afaik The V12 jags also had them also.
The first Jag V12 had Heron heads but the later Mays "Fireball" heads had combustion chambers with flat top pistons, which increased efficiency and gave better fuel consumption.
https://www.jaguarheritage.com/jaguar-history/jaguar-engineering/v12-engine/

[husaberg]

The first Jag V12 had Heron heads but the later Mays "Fireball" heads had combustion chambers with flat top pistons, which increased efficiency and gave better fuel consumption.
https://www.jaguarheritage.com/jaguar-history/jaguar-engineering/v12-engine/

oh cool
i can remember being told there was a version of the escort crossflow that the rally guys used to chase that had a small combustion chamber with a bowl rather than the flat head.
Rumor has it they used to use that with flat top pistons. Obviously no BDA or rtary i was told it was a great improvement
I had the period works Ford rally prep book and there was no mention of it though so i don't know if its true
I have never seen one myself or know if its true. But i knew there was a 900cc escort we never got in NZ and all the cross flows had the same bore and only the stroke varied.
I wish i had kept my MK1 2 door.
One of dads friends used t run jags he has two buried nose down outside his house
he said the XJ12 used twice the petrol the6 did getting to CHCH only a few minutes faster.

[Grumph]

Heron head design - a flat head with a bowl in the piston (eg crossflow escort) - other than a much cheaper to build cylinder head, what other advantages are there to offset the much heavier piston?

The Heron head is said to be less sensitive to fuel quality. Most engines using it came out around the period when pump petrol was generally shit so there was some sense to using that design. Before ethanol became popular with the petrol companies, a lot of engines had detonation and/or pre-ignition on regular pump gas.

[Dadpole]

The Q & A section gets me....
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/listing/3671289357?bof=XyiCtF9u

[F5 Dave]

Ooh some anger issues there. He'll be asking himself;

WHY could I not get it to run properly?
WHY am I such a loser that no one likes me even though I tell them they must?
WHY is no one buying this bike?

[F5 Dave]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3672952489?bof=XyiCtF9u

Doesnt go, rego hold expired.

$2500.
Fuk
Right
Off.

[F5 Dave]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/other/listing/3661904088?bof=XyiCtF9u

BIKE founder and legendary journalist Mark Williams has written at length about his tenure with one of these lent by a so called friend. Worth finding online.


I guess this guy couldn't start it either :laugh:.

[Laava]

Lols, the were a teapot when they came out. Struggling to find a redeemimg feature.

[jellywrestler]

$36500, wow, even a collectable Boxer cup isn't even a third of that price...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/bmw/listing/3674294427

[dangerous]

$36500, wow, even a collectable Boxer cup isn't even a third of that price...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/bmw/listing/3674294427

hahahaha... fuck me and its a shit jap import and he even admits its been raced LMFAO

[pritch]

hahahaha... fuck me and its a shit jap import and he even admits its been raced LMFAO

Ahhh and my favourite bad ad quote, "mint condition for its age." It's either mint, as in absolutely brand new condition, or its not. Age ain't a factor.

[YellowDog]

$36500, wow, even a collectable Boxer cup isn't even a third of that price...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/bmw/listing/3674294427

According to the photos, it comes with a cup of coffee :lol:

[jellywrestler]

Ahhh and my favourite bad ad quote, "mint condition for its age." It's either mint, as in absolutely brand new condition, or its not. Age ain't a factor.

like 'was running when parked'

[F5 Dave]

He was Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown. . .

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3675675780


Ok just poking fun at the 10k buy now, but reserve not met at over $1000, wwll it might qualify yet as optimistic. :lol:

[jellywrestler]

https://auctions.webbs.co.nz/m/lot-details/index/catalog/463/lot/111349/1941-Indian-Scout-741B?url=%2Fm%2Fview-auctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F463



webbs auction at it again, promise the vendor they get a fortune, then everyones dissappointed.

[F5 Dave]

That bright yellow paint and decal makees it look totally inauthentic to the lay person.

But I love it. Why is it not worth that much?

[pritch]

https://auctions.webbs.co.nz/m/lot-details/index/catalog/463/lot/111349/1941-Indian-Scout-741B?url=%2Fm%2Fview-auctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F463
webbs auction at it again, promise the vendor they get a fortune, then everyones dissappointed.


It would indeed be interesting to see what the bikes went for.

[Grumph]

That bright yellow paint and decal makees it look totally inauthentic to the lay person.

But I love it. Why is it not worth that much?

Just a customised Army Indian. If it was original - with all appropriate army equipment - it might be worth that much.

Maybe.

[F5 Dave]

I'm a sucker for bright colours. But I draw the line at Tony McMurdos Indian painted in his trademark Pink and Green racebike hue. It was intended to annoy traditionalists, and I'm sure it did, but it looked foul by any palette. :crazy:

[jellywrestler]

It would indeed be interesting to see what the bikes went for.

last two auctions i think they sold one bike. had a friend in timaru who was promised the world, it cost him a fortune to get the bikes up there and back.... Still there is surplus money around at the moment, some hipster might pay anything for this.

[Grumph]

I'm a sucker for bright colours. But I draw the line at Tony McMurdos Indian painted in his trademark Pink and Green racebike hue. It was intended to annoy traditionalists, and I'm sure it did, but it looked foul by any palette. :crazy:

He was supposed to bring it down for a Cust revival - but it blew up. I'd built a bike for Amanda too. If you ever see him, tell him I'd love to hear from him again.

[dangerous]

I'd built a bike for Amanda too. If you ever see him.

fucking modern PC beliefs... he she its they bi gender unknowen trans homo gender pesific no gender dont asume my genda... shit grumphs amanda is a girls name but these days ya never know what ya gona get...

[dangerous]

have people lost there fucking minds... non bike related but WTF...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/listing/3684337360?bof=Ms9VmMac

[Kickaha]

have people lost there fucking minds... non bike related but WTF...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/listing/3684337360?bof=Ms9VmMac

Probably get that, if it was a rota it'd already be gone at that price

[Grumph]

fucking modern PC beliefs... he she its they bi gender unknowen trans homo gender pesific no gender dont asume my genda... shit grumphs amanda is a girls name but these days ya never know what ya gona get...

Don't know if you ever met them - but back then, Tony's hair was longer than Amanda's.

You'd have liked him - he's a ginga.

[husaberg]

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=340643&d=1548663991
https://uhcl.recollect.co.nz/assets/display/50078-max
351460

[F5 Dave]

30 years ago since I last saw him. Think I saw her about only 29 years ago.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Just a customised Army Indian. If it was original - with all appropriate army equipment - it might be worth that much.

Maybe.

I'd rather have that than 99% of choppers and customs and cafe racers on tardme.

they should be called carafe racers (which I mistyped above). Because they look good after you've had a carafe of wine.

[HenryDorsetCase]

have people lost there fucking minds... non bike related but WTF...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/listing/3684337360?bof=Ms9VmMac

my bro sold one in slightly better condition than that (with a blown motor) for $650 back in the day. Bet your arse I have sent him that listing.

[F5 Dave]

have people lost there fucking minds... non bike related but WTF...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/listing/3684337360?bof=Ms9VmMac

Just like an RX3, but not. Even the RX isn't worth that much.

[pritch]

Probably get that, if it was a rota it'd already be gone at that price

You're making me regret selling my "as new" RX3 coupe back in the day. Then again, there's a few of us feeling that way now.

[F5 Dave]

30 years ago since I last saw him. Think I saw her about only 29 years ago.

Actually worse than that I now realise I've confused Tony Mc's missus with the other Tony Mc which makes more sense as the birthday do I was at had the other Tony. Again, all in the 90s.

[Kickaha]

Just like an RX3, but not. Even the RX isn't worth that much.

No, it's worth probably twice that

[HenryDorsetCase]

No, it's worth probably twice that

I gather there are a fair few 808's with Rotangs in them but they have to "adjust" the transmission tunnels to make them fit?

[F5 Dave]

About 10yrs ago there wad a local thing for putting a rotary in a white van, at least a couple wubbaw wubbaw ing around. Fuel consumption must have been horrific. Wonder where they are now? Presumably jaws of life off lampposts.

[pritch]

About 10yrs ago there wad a local thing for putting a rotary in a white van, at least a couple wubbaw wubbaw ing around. Fuel consumption must have been horrific. Wonder where they are now? Presumably jaws of life off lampposts.

There was one such locally. A white van with a very distinctive exhaust note.

The rotary fuel consumption wasn't so bad. Nothing capable of cruising at 160kph in those days did it cheap. It ate expensive spark plugs though.

[Laava]

There is a boat tractor in Mangonui with a Nissan V8 in it. Man that thing sounds cool!

[pritch]

Saw an interesting ad yesterday but can't find it now. There is a 2016 Aprilia RS-GP for sale, 200,000 Euros. It's not an RCV or an M1 so it may not have had the seat warmed by a winner of multiple world championships. Whether that price is optimistic or not I have no idea, I'm not in that market.

Found a reference. Gresini are the vendor, it was Alvaro Bautista's bum that warmed the seat?

[dangerous]

WAY fucking cool... but errr say what $$$
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3703756906?bof=B1E4fqo9

[Kickaha]

WAY fucking cool... but errr say what $$$
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3703756906?bof=B1E4fqo9

Had one, cost $500 rode it until it was fucked and threw it away

[husaberg]

WAY fucking cool... but errr say what $$$
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3703756906?bof=B1E4fqo9

i guess he used the 25K h2 as his guide

[F5 Dave]

It's cute and all there, but it will always be a 250 and just as expensive to restore.

Patina just means; a bit fucked. Not totally, but. . .

[F5 Dave]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3711742364


These are dreadful little things and you can be sure that no competent attempt has been made to make it run properly with no airbox and that fall-off muffler fitted. And it's not finished. And the throttle sticks. He says that it's only the cable . . Anyway.

Price reflects money spent it says.

Not what it's worth.

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3711742364


These are dreadful little things and you can be sure that no competent attempt has been made to make it run properly with no airbox and that fall-off muffler fitted. And it's not finished. And the throttle sticks. He says that it's only the cable . . Anyway.

Price reflects money spent it says.

Not what it's worth.

We've all seen Allen Millyard's "how to's" on making these bigger by adding cylinders. His latest is a 400 S3 with four cylinders. Like all his stuff it looks factory and goes perfectly.

You could do that to it. You own a hacksaw I take it? How hard can it be really?

[F5 Dave]

Extra cylinders on Kawi triples is always a good idea.

But do you really want more SR250 anything?

Actually didn't Yamaha make a Virago 500? Bet it is 2 SR250. . . Search image. . Yeuck! Kinda could believe that it is.

I like the idea of the first part of the process with a saw. . ,

[Laava]

Yep. Add another 150cc cylinder to make an SR400. Better yet, make the additional cylinder 2 stroke and then it will be a hybrid and qualify for a govt rebate.
As HDC says, how hard can it be?

[dangerous]

errrra... a dingo took my baby...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/moto-guzzi/listing/3715079111?bof=eVka6msm

[F5 Dave]

The optimisim only overshadowed by the chap who decided to slap Granturismo on the sidecover.

Yeah mate, just setting off for France. Should be there before lunch.

[Drew]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3711742364


These are dreadful little things and you can be sure that no competent attempt has been made to make it run properly with no airbox and that fall-off muffler fitted. And it's not finished. And the throttle sticks. He says that it's only the cable . . Anyway.

Price reflects money spent it says.

Not what it's worth.
I kinda...



Just kidding. I do like the tyres and the style they could give off under a decent platform though

[Beekeeper]

errrra... a dingo took my baby...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/moto-guzzi/listing/3715079111?bof=eVka6msm

What a heap of shit

[Beekeeper]

Im here for the 1000 pages and when it rolls around Im going to be on the podium with that purple H2 which should be at 45k by then

[Beekeeper]

btw the podium is the first 3 posts at the top of the page :drinkup:

[pritch]

That ugly 'boat tail' Harley is a likely podium finisher as well. If it's still around.

[Laava]

That ugly 'boat tail' Harley is a likely podium finisher as well. If it's still around.
Think he has some other 'long time lurking" crap on now…
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/bmw/listing/3705180487?bof=S2E6Ch8I

[F5 Dave]

He seems delightful. Just reading the listing I would have no problem buying a bike off him.

[george formby]

Think he has some other 'long time lurking" crap on now…
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/bmw/listing/3705180487?bof=S2E6Ch8I

:facepalm:

I know this dude. He's quite a, er, unique person.

[dangerous]

What a heap of shit
fuck you, go back to ya bees...


The optimisim only overshadowed by the chap who decided to slap Granturismo on the sidecover.


Carlos did you heathen....

[Grumph]

[QUOTE=dangerous;



Carlos did you heathen....[/QUOTE]

But how much grappa had he drunk ? Just cos it's a rare Guzzi, it doesn't mean it's valuable.

Guzzi, like plenty of others, made mistakes along the way.

[dangerous]

But how much grappa had he drunk ? Just cos it's a rare Guzzi, it doesn't mean it's valuable.

Guzzi, like plenty of others, made mistakes along the way.

heaps of mistakes, and still are LOL... Its not that rare and my point was, its rather optimistic of him...

[HenryDorsetCase]

But how much grappa had he drunk ? Just cos it's a rare Guzzi, it doesn't mean it's valuable.

Guzzi, like plenty of others, made mistakes along the way.

*cough* Ducati parallel twins

[husaberg]

*cough* Ducati parallel twins

In dads shed is two Ducati 2 strokes i think 80cc jelly mould tanks place them at early to mid 60's.
i think they only made them for a few years so have to be worth more then a round case 750 sport on this basis:innocent:
i have never seen another one let alone two.
i will never sell my dads one as it was his ride to work bike in the 60's and has earles forks he made.
they look like this the bike not the condition lol.

351543

I have that CL175 you know you want for the urban ride to work.
or the 350/4 you8 would have to be a RUL to afford the exhausts for it.

351544

[Laava]

This is a bit confusing…
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/wrecking-bikes/listing/3711622726?bof=S2E6Ch8I

[husaberg]

This is a bit confusing…
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/wrecking-bikes/listing/3711622726?bof=S2E6Ch8I

look in his other listings




he's the mythical 36k h2 seller
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3710059300?bof=S2E6Ch8I

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/3710059874
he has a 9k h1 m1 that looks to be almost worth it though.
but was 71 still called mach 1's? it has the drum and looks early?
Greg?

[Grumph]

Yes, the 500 was always a Mach 3. But the side panel badging doesn't look period correct.

I had a blue one too.

[HenryDorsetCase]

In dads shed is two Ducati 2 strokes i think 80cc jelly mould tanks place them at early to mid 60's.
i think they only made them for a few years so have to be worth more then a round case 750 sport on this basis:innocent:
i have never seen another one let alone two.
i will never sell my dads one as it was his ride to work bike in the 60's and has earles forks he made.
they look like this the bike not the condition lol.

351543

I have that CL175 you know you want for the urban ride to work.
or the 350/4 you8 would have to be a RUL to afford the exhausts for it.

351544

is that your CL175 on tardme for $5k? I have been tempted by that. I also would like a 350/4 but as a piece of jewellery. It wouildnt even need innards in the engine - just be shiny and up on a shelf somewhere.

[F5 Dave]

I still have pangs of guilt when I see a CL175. I was only there when a mate decided to put low bars on his. So the wires run through the bars. But that looked a bit difficult my mate reasoned. Butchery ensued. I was so wet I didn't challenge him until it was too late.
Virtually every bike thereafter he's had, developed electrical issues. Which he has tried to fix. With repeatable results.

The worst bit is the CL got sold to some random in the classifieds. Who turns out to be my riding instructor 2 weeks later. And a mate to this day. Despite the fucked wiring bike.

[husaberg]

is that your CL175 on tardme for $5k? I have been tempted by that. I also would like a 350/4 but as a piece of jewellery. It wouldn't even need innards in the engine - just be shiny and up on a shelf somewhere.

No its not quite as shinny but pretty decent for all original bike going on 50 year old.
then again its never been polished.
There is a complete 350/4, Not 100% original but mostly as it has a 400/4 exhaust. it has a spare engine and at least one set if not two sets of inards. Plus a brand new frame. Some tanks side covers and random bits.
The 350/4 would be a fun town bike. All noise no action. Much like the National party.


Yes, the 500 was always a Mach 3. But the side panel badging doesn't look period correct.

I had a blue one too.
i thought you had said you had one.
It looks like value for money compared to the 750.

How's the health and the new house going.

[Berries]

I'll take two please - It's a Honda. (https://auctions.webbs.co.nz/m/lot-details/index/catalog/463/lot/111227/1977-Honda-CR750-Tribute?url=%2Fm%2Fview-auctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F463)

Full catalogue to dribble over - https://auctions.webbs.co.nz/m/view-auctions/catalog/id/463

[F5 Dave]

That's like a Vincent with a Flux Capacitor.

Spot the obvious continuity issue.

Skidmark would be pleased mind you.

[F5 Dave]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/ducati/listing/3719134709

Well they never came in that colour, the decals aren't correct, reservoir shocks groan blah. 45k who are they kidding its a complete fake.
Plus that Teatowel over the plate isn't standard. :angry2:

I'd change the tank stripes and sidecover black. I can't obviously afford it but I can dream.

[Grumph]

Pretty sure I read somewhere that around 50% of all "900 SS" are fakes. Just another one.

[husaberg]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/ducati/listing/3719134709

Well they never came in that colour, the decals aren't correct, reservoir shocks groan blah. 45k who are they kidding its a complete fake.
Plus that Teatowel over the plate isn't standard. :angry2:

I'd change the tank stripes and sidecover black. I can't obviously afford it but I can dream.



Pretty sure I read somewhere that around 50% of all "900 SS" are fakes. Just another one.

I think it looks better than a real MHR. ( Drew may stole my log in. Nah shit i really do, if it only had spoked wheels)
Always hated boxy Darmah and MHR styling.

[kiwikk]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/ducati/listing/3719134709

Well they never came in that colour, the decals aren't correct, reservoir shocks groan blah. 45k who are they kidding its a complete fake.
Plus that Teatowel over the plate isn't standard. :angry2:

I'd change the tank stripes and sidecover black. I can't obviously afford it but I can dream.

We seem to have more than our fair share of optimistic investors up here in Kerikeri.
I bet it'll still be on Tardme this time next year at the same price.:killingme

[Kickaha]

I think it looks better than a real MHR.

Not in those colours it doesn't


(Always hated boxy Darmah and MHR styling.

Thus proving your taste is in your arse

[husaberg]

Not in those colours it doesn't

Thus proving your taste is in your arse
That explains why so many convert 750GT and SS round cases to look like Darmahs:lol:
Then again none are quite as fine a a peanut tanked GN.....

[Kickaha]

Then again none are quite as fine a a peanut tanked GN.....

At least my Bucket goes, how's yours coming along ?

[F5 Dave]

I think the popular vote goes to the SS being the prettiest Ducati (ok pre 916) , I'd certainly fake one if that is what Seriously wanted and had the funds.

. . . Then I'd put a dirty big 2 stroke in it, pull the steering rake in like 5 degrees, throw the frame away and start again. And I'd paint it that exact same shade of Yellow. . . but enough about my problems. :msn-wink:

[HenryDorsetCase]

I think it looks better than a real MHR. ( Drew may stole my log in. Nah shit i really do, if it only had spoked wheels)
Always hated boxy Darmah and MHR styling.

Sue me but I would rather have two GTS1000's or those Paul Smart replicas as a bike to ride. And if buying purely for "investment" it is way too exepnsive.

[george formby]

We seem to have more than our fair share of optimistic investors up here in Kerikeri.


Investors and enthusiasts. It's quite astonishing what is tucked away in a few Kerikeri sheds. And surrounds for that matter.

[kiwikk]

Investors and enthusiasts. It's quite astonishing what is tucked away in a few Kerikeri sheds. And surrounds for that matter.

Admission. I have a couple of nice classics in my Kerikeri shed which I actually ride (when I can get the old buggers started).
Considering moving them on in favour of a little CRF300L or similar but when I do, they'll be at a realistic price.
I don't plan on featuring in this forum :no:

[F5 Dave]

Ok Jeff Stokes at 492 Wadsley St trading as IvorBigun on TM. When you sell your CX500 Custom we are going to be merciless.




. . . Ok that may be entirely fictitious. :cool:

[dangerous]

RESTORED... to what
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3721998150?bof=qlYy0HY3

[Kickaha]

RESTORED... to what

Into a total pile of shit

[neels]

RESTORED... to what
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3721998150?bof=qlYy0HY3
It was already a cafe racer from the factory, can you more cafe a cafe racer?

[neels]

Good luck selling your corn

351555

[HenryDorsetCase]

RESTORED... to what
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3721998150?bof=qlYy0HY3

It has my favourite typos too: and for bonus points, together: "break leavers"

[F5 Dave]

Good luck selling your corn

351555
And common as muck. Gave the coin collection I got from family, to my son. If that sad collection got $200, he'd be proper rich.
Wonder if I could hit him up for a GB400? :lol:
PS, if it rains, that bike is stopping.

[F5 Dave]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/ktm/listing/3724761256

I'm sorry that you haven't been able to ride. But your 18yr old dirtbike is not worth 6andahalffukingrand.

[F5 Dave]

This one invoked one of those Jimmy Carr type Ha Ha Haaa laughs. :laugh:

I mean, maybe, if you were dressed as Santa in a Parade you might not look like a total Tit.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/harley-davidson/listing/3715571321

Oh, and - How much? More laughing.:laugh:

[Laava]

Lols, selling as can't see straight ahead thru the bars…

[Laava]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/ktm/listing/3724761256

I'm sorry that you haven't been able to ride. But your 18yr old dirtbike is not worth 6andahalffukingrand.
It's not that bad, and anyway I am hoping to get more than that for my 50yr old bike when I am done with it…😁🤞🤞🤞

[husaberg]

At least my Bucket goes, how's yours coming along ?

How does your misses feel about you always finishing first?

[Blackbird]

It might be old technology but I reckon that the Blackbird is still one heck of a bike, especially with that bullet proof motor.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/listing/3724759436

This one belongs to one of my old riding partners so I know how well it's been cared for. Not an optimistic ask at $6000!

[pritch]

It might be old technology but I reckon that the Blackbird is still one heck of a bike, especially with that bullet proof motor.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/listing/3724759436

This one belongs to one of my old riding partners so I know how well it's been cared for. Not an optimistic ask at $6000!

The buyer could be reasonably sure it hasn't been thrashed. You'd have to be a Marc Marquez to ride that hard.

[Blackbird]

The buyer could be reasonably sure it hasn't been thrashed. You'd have to be a Marc Marquez to ride that hard..

Hi Ron, yep, it was one of the most robust engines produced by Honda. In addition, the owner was a Highway Patrol officer for many years and was always careful about getting pulled :killingme

[HenryDorsetCase]

.

Hi Ron, yep, it was one of the most robust engines produced by Honda. In addition, the owner was a Highway Patrol officer for many years and was always careful about getting pulled :killingme

I went out to dinner with a retired Judge (and Ducati nut). He said the same thing that it wouldnt be a good look if he got pinched for speeding. He was very (forgive me) judicious about where and when he was giving something a squirt....

[Blackbird]

I went out to dinner with a retired Judge (and Ducati nut). He said the same thing that it wouldnt be a good look if he got pinched for speeding. He was very (forgive me) judicious about where and when he was giving something a squirt....

Haha, yes indeed! One of the photos shows 4 Blackbirds of identical colour and one of them belonged to me. It was taken on a 2007 tour of the south island. The seller knew that the rest of us didn't ride like twats but on the more spirited parts of the tour, he was always at the back to mitigate risk, something we fully accepted :rolleyes:

Your mention of the retired judge reminds me of an article I have from a British bike mag. A visiting UK journo got pulled for excessive speed past a mufti car. His day in court was in front of a Ducati - owning judge. There probably aren't too many of them!

[F5 Dave]

So if it rains, doesn't the Blackbird owner then sit in a wet spot until the fluffy seat dries off, presumably the next day, unless it rains overnight?

(I'm assuming touring here).

[HenryDorsetCase]

So if it rains, doesn't the Blackbird owner then sit in a wet spot until the fluffy seat dries off, presumably the next day, unless it rains overnight?

(I'm assuming touring here).

some might say that the average Blackbird owner will be wearing Depends so they're always sitting in a puddle of water.... not me though.

[Oakie]

Skidmark would be pleased mind you. Does it have upside down forks?

[F5 Dave]

Does it have upside down forks?
Gottit in one. :msn-wink:

[pritch]

Your mention of the retired judge reminds me of an article I have from a British bike mag. A visiting UK journo got pulled for excessive speed past a mufti car. His day in court was in front of a Ducati - owning judge. There probably aren't too many of them!

Ahhh yes. Overtaking a black Commodore somewhere in the top o' the South Island as I recall. I had that mag. That judge came to mind when I reaad HDC's tale too.

[pritch]

I'm mildly relieved that nobody here noticed my car for sale on TM. I hope I can repeat that if I sell my bike.:devil2:

[HenryDorsetCase]

I'm mildly relieved that nobody here noticed my car for sale on TM. I hope I can repeat that if I sell my bike.:devil2:

We saw it. We were just questioning the colour.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/lamborghini/other/listing/3729545518

[pete376403]

We saw it. We were just questioning the colour.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/lamborghini/other/listing/3729545518

colour is ok but looking at other cars on that page, there doesn't seem to be any shortage of money about - not that they may all get what is being asked but people had enough to buy them in the first place.

[F5 Dave]

I used to have a Lotus Europa in that exact same colour.

I think it got given to a friends kids for thier collection along with a shoebox of other notable classics. But I'd lost interest in cars by then.

[Laava]

I know these bikes, the S in particular, are holding their value well but…..
is it yours Dave?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/ducati/listing/3715168647?bof=S2E6Ch8I

[F5 Dave]

So as I've said elsewhere. I haven't had a hardley. Or despite 3 Eyetalian bikes, never a Dooklattery

Best in the world budget bike? 38k seems a snap.

[pritch]

Best in the world budget bike? 38k seems a snap.

Not sure about his "best in country"? When I was in the Ducati owners, the president owned an NCR. Those things have prices that look like telephone numbers.


http://www.ncrfactory.com/eng/html/15.00.shtml

[F5 Dave]

Here you go. Be going in no time.

It's all there bar a few small bolts. But no pictures of, well most of it.


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/3731460174

Looks like he has the wiring in order.
No corrosion. Ohh it's a zippy 400. But says 500 in title. :rolleyes:

[F5 Dave]

Looks great. Um. . 65 000. $11,000.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3731066864

Yeah nah..

[F5 Dave]

Gezzuz. Everyone has gone collectively mad. There's so much shit out there. 8k GL400s, 8 grand RMX250s, I mean just fuk off.


Here something it is rude to even ask money for. Like the first question.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3724721883

[actungbaby]

I'm mildly relieved that nobody here noticed my car for sale on TM. I hope I can repeat that if I sell my bike.:devil2:I think alot smart cars on there [emoji16]

Sent from my CPH1941 using Tapatalk

[Stylo]

Looks great. Um. . 65 000. $11,000.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3731066864

Yeah nah..

Looks well looked after though. You've always got to be optimistic. Haven't seen one for many a year...

[pritch]

Looks well looked after though. You've always got to be optimistic. Haven't seen one for many a year...

To be fair to the seller that's a decent set of pics and the bike is nicely presented. It looks as if he even went to the trouble of polishing the tyres.

[Kickaha]

Here something it is rude to even ask money for. Like the first question.


I think I have it's baby brother XJ550, it came from Darfield and has a similar rear end styling on it