Optimistic sellers

[roogazza]

I hate yellow but I do like those "Go faster" stickers. For as hard as it would get ridden (not hard) the 16 inch tyres available would be OK. I remember the Cycle World spread on them when it was a new bike. I lusted after one then. But its got to be the Maverick colours .... Say I own it for $5k. Up from Qtown say another $500. I reckon you'd budget $5k (more if painting) to go thru it and get to a point you were happy - less if you were lucky and the bits in the boxes were good and fit the thing etc. stock Exhausts used to last three years. I said no more four cylinder four strokes because you have to buy fucking four of everything.

Heres a plan. You buy it and do all the work and I will take it for a hoon.

Yes I remember them from 84/85,,, In the longer races there were some over heating probs and of course the 16 inch front wheel was fashionable then. Aussie Len Willing and Kiwi Iain Pero peddled them well in Australia.

G .

[dangerous]

I might have a punt at this. Depends what it goes for. I never owned one back in the day - I had GSX 750's and GPz750 then one of those 500cc Kawa twins.

awesom in there day, mean lookers sooner the 750 turbo tho

Clearly has not been run since the exhaust was poked through the plastic side cover and the brand shiny new rear shocks were put on.

If you can't do it properly and aren't going to get it finished to a working condition, leave the bloody thing alone.

mate... its gona look fucking cool on fire...

Lord help us all. Love the obvious question.

LOVING the exhaust exit... thats cool man... serious, but yeah needs a meter droped through the tripples...

What an abortion this is,

I mean, just, . .

FUCK YES... thats well done, I like it 3k only cos of the TL brakes

Awesome patina apparently.

Yes, yes. It is covered in patina.

$50... ok 68 bucks only cos its the same year as me.

Heres one of my perennial favorites. The multi bike sale
At least I think hes selling them all as an auction. It's not very clear. But who wants or has space to buy 4 clapped out small cc trail bikes? Not everyone has a business yard to store things in for 15 years.

yeah not sure how that works, they be worth more sold seperatly... but hey he wants em gone... $700 is my offer.

[jellywrestler]

Yes I remember them from 84/85,,, In the longer races there were some over heating probs and of course the 16 inch front wheel was fashionable then. Aussie Len Willing and Kiwi Iain Pero peddled them well in Australia.

G . the fan didn't bypass the ignition switch so when they pitted they cooked. i remember them using fire extinguishers in the pits in an effort to cool them down.

[roogazza]

the fan didn't bypass the ignition switch so when they pitted they cooked. i remember them using fire extinguishers in the pits in an effort to cool them down.

Oh ,ok ! yes remember that now thanks ,fire extinguishers lol. :lol:

[Kickaha]

i remember them using fire extinguishers in the pits in an effort to cool them down.

I remember watching them do that on TV

[F5 Dave]

I watched it on TV too and remember the overheating but didnt see extinguisher

[dangerous]

FUCK... I cant remember anyting from back then...

[timg]

FUCK... I cant remember anyting from back then... Alzheimers is a bugger, eh? :lol:

[roogazza]

Alzheimers is a bugger, eh? :lol:

I can remember all sorts of shit / data from years ago, but can't remember what I had for Breakfast or if I've had, the many pills that I take !!!!!!!! hahaha :confused::laugh:

[HenryDorsetCase]

I went home at lunchtime yesterday to check I had turned off the bathroom heater because I couldnt remember doing it after a shower in the morning. I had. FFFFUUUUU

[dangerous]

I woke up with cold feet last night... thought they were hanging out the end of the bed.. so I got out to have a look...

[Reckless]

I woke up with cold feet last night... thought they were hanging out the end of the bed.. so I got out to have a look...

Bloody heck that still going round :msn-wink: I remember that from childhood :baby: Must be over 50-60 years old :eek:

[onearmedbandit]

Must be over 50-60 years old :eek:

So is dangerous.

[dangerous]

Bloody heck that still going round :msn-wink: I remember that from childhood :baby: Must be over 50-60 years old :eek:

slightly modified... think it was when you answered ya olds with "i thought" they would answer... "thought, thought his feet wee hanging out the end of bed so he got out to look"



So is dangerous.
yeah... 55 to be exact... fuck ya LOL

[F5 Dave]

Geez I would have guessed that the last time I saw you. About 10 years ago. What's your secret? Crystal Meth?

[dangerous]

Geez I would have guessed that the last time I saw you. About 10 years ago. What's your secret? Crystal Meth?

dave... mate, thats cos you were only ever seeing me from behind, if not... well then you were upside down looking at me LMFAO

[husaberg]

Geez I would have guessed that the last time I saw you. About 10 years ago. What's your secret? Crystal Meth?
He was awesome in the movie....
https://i.gifer.com/UwZI.gif

[F5 Dave]

dave... mate, thats cos you were only ever seeing me from behind, if not... well then you were upside down looking at me LMFAO
If I was behind you, you were biting the pillow.
If I was underneath you I was doing you backwards cowboy, bitch. :love:

[dangerous]

If I was behind you, you were biting the pillow.
If I was underneath you I was doing you backwards cowboy, bitch. :love:

yeahhhh true that... sorry if it was that good I would have NOT forgoten

[Laava]

You guys realise that grinder is not the same spelling as Kiwibiker right?

[Kickaha]

You guys realise that grinder is not the same spelling as Kiwibiker right?

For their purposes it's obviously close enough to being the same thing

[HenryDorsetCase]

Stupidly overpriced for a box or three of bits - check
English as a second language - check
mis-named (bit of a difference between a GB and a CB, fella) - check


We have the trifecta.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4195787032

[F5 Dave]

Geez, I'm not sure he's capable of any language let alone English.

I'm not interested in combing over pictures but I'd bet that ready to assemble means Ready to try source a bunch of hard to find parts.

Engine has been checked over- what? By this gimboid? That might mean it isn't seized and the valve covers were removed and some cigarette paper fitted under the tappets as he'd heard that was how you Didthetiming from an uncle.

To be fair it's redeeming feature is that it doesn't look like it's been left to rot outside since the 80s.

So how much would a nice 500 be worth? 10 maybe? They weren't cute like the 400 or the 750 like the 750. If you see what I mean.

[Laava]

It's boat tail harley guy

[pritch]

So how much would a nice 500 be worth? 10 maybe? They weren't cute like the 400 or the 750 like the 750. If you see what I mean.

When I was reading Brit bike mags a common view was that the CB500 was a better buy than the 750. The 500s are cheaper and a nicer ride. I agree - but I'm biased.
In a spirit of generosity (or something) I'll leave that particular bargain to be snatched by somebody else.

[Grumph]

It's got the standard weeping head gasket. Budget an engine strip and at least a cosmetic rebuild.

Love the valve caps. Last advert for them I saw was 1970's.

[onearmedbandit]

I know nothing about what would be required to get it road worthy again, of course too hard to tell from what we see, but I really like it.

[husaberg]

It's got the standard weeping head gasket. Budget an engine strip and at least a cosmetic rebuild.

Love the valve caps. Last advert for them I saw was 1970's.
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Oh, i had never seen that style only these sort...

https://gumtreeau-res.cloudinary.com/image/private/t_$_s-l800/gumtree/877f9019-7ec6-47ad-9d3d-6da8c4c89f3f.jpg

Even sidecar steve never had those flasher finned covers with cross pattern recessed ends.
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=342566&d=1564269793

[HenryDorsetCase]

[
Even sidecar steve never had those flasher finned covers with cross pattern recessed ends.


Nice F1 - what are the wheels? Morris or Lester or something?

[husaberg]

Nice F1 - what are the wheels? Morris or Lester or something?

Chambrey spelled better i will link his thread. edit CAMPBRAY
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/186951-Can-Anyone-Identify-These-Wheels?p=1131133709#post1131133709

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https://www.triumphrat.net/threads/mystery-wheel.646802/

Nice page for period wheels
https://www.powerhouse-mc.com/blog/?p=4700

Morris is a convex like spoke lester like a concave
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Kawaski mimicked morris with a lot of models like say the gt750 pretty sure some morris wheels were even optioned on some kawasakis the turbo?.
google
1976 KZ1000 limited
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croz sells them https://www.graemecrosby.co.nz/shop/Products/Marvic+Wheels+-+Direct+from+Italy/Classic+Morris+7+spoke+magnesium+wheels+by+Marvic/x_cat/00367.html they are $4400nzd in the uK
Yamaha rd and xs wheels looked a bit like the lesters. Lesters i thought were factory on TSS and TSX Triumph's of the early 80's but google says morris and all the pics on the web seemed to agree?
https://smgmedia.blob.core.windows.net/images/113420/1024/yamaha-rd400-motorbike-petrol_38754543.jpg

[HenryDorsetCase]

Nice page for period wheels
https://www.powerhouse-mc.com/blog/?p=4700


Kawaski mimicked morris with a lot of models like say the gt750 pretty sure some morris wheels were even optioned on some kawasakis the turbo?.

https://smgmedia.blob.core.windows.net/images/113420/1024/yamaha-rd400-motorbike-petrol_38754543.jpg

I was looking at a Mule Street tracker build and I am pretty sure they used XS wheels but cut the flanges off and welded on wider ones. Kosman did it.

Cool as. Not a cheap thing to do either.

[Grumph]

Thorpe Bros Engineering in ChCh used to do it too. Tony's still going but solo now, would probably do it if wanted. I've seen a couple of fronts on race bikes widened where they were orphan hub widths or strange disc bolt patterns. Needed to be a really good reason to do it. $$$

[pete376403]

A long time ago I was looking for another wheel for the back of my speedway bike - they used (still do) a fairly narrow rim for a 3.50 x 19 tire and Yamaha cast front wheel seemed to fit the bill, however upon finding of one at the bike shop in Pretoria Street, Lower Hutt (it was that long ago) revealed that it was quite heavy. Closer inspection revealed the words "malleable iron" so I put it back, and got a 40 spoke Honda CB750 rim laced onto the hub instead. I figured I was slow enough already without cast iron wheels.

BUT much later (about 5 minutes ago) - I found this "Yamaha didn't make the wheels. They were made by a company formerly known as Asahi Malleable Iron (look carefully it's cast into some of them) now known as Asahi Tec. They appear to be a Tier 1 OEM supplier to both the automotive and motorcycle industries. https://www.asahitec.co.jp/english/product/wheel.html If anybody would know the type of aluminum alloy used, they might."

[HenryDorsetCase]

BUT much later (about 5 minutes ago) - I found this "Yamaha didn't make the wheels. They were made by a company formerly known as Asahi Malleable Iron (look carefully it's cast into some of them) now known as Asahi Tec. They appear to be a Tier 1 OEM supplier to both the automotive and motorcycle industries. https://www.asahitec.co.jp/english/product/wheel.html If anybody would know the type of aluminum alloy used, they might."

I like their beer too.

[Grumph]

I like their beer too.

Good malleable cast iron - and good beer - both depend on knowing exactly at which point to piss in the mixture.

[Laava]

Good malleable cast iron - and good beer - both depend on knowing exactly at which point to piss in the mixture.
You are clearly a man of many talents!

[Kickaha]

I like their beer too.

Better than any of that shit that comes in green bottles

[F5 Dave]

A long time ago I was looking for another wheel for the back of my speedway bike - they used (still do) a fairly narrow rim for a 3.50 x 19 tire and Yamaha cast front wheel seemed to fit the bill, however upon finding of one at the bike shop in Pretoria Street, Lower Hutt (it was that long ago) revealed that it was quite heavy. Closer inspection revealed the words "malleable iron" so I put it back, and got a 40 spoke Honda CB750 rim laced onto the hub instead. I figured I was slow enough already without cast iron wheels.

BUT much later (about 5 minutes ago) - I found this "Yamaha didn't make the wheels. They were made by a company formerly known as Asahi Malleable Iron (look carefully it's cast into some of them) now known as Asahi Tec. They appear to be a Tier 1 OEM supplier to both the automotive and motorcycle industries. https://www.asahitec.co.jp/english/product/wheel.html If anybody would know the type of aluminum alloy used, they might."
Bike Spot. Alistair Heini?(sp) , and I think Mac (new lord and master MNZ) had some share I think.
Used to be a great place to get parts.

[husaberg]

I was looking at a Mule Street tracker build and I am pretty sure they used XS wheels but cut the flanges off and welded on wider ones. Kosman did it.

Cool as. Not a cheap thing to do either.
Funny thing is its turned full circle with people building Cafe racer RD400 using late model triumph wheels.

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these triumph ones are i would wager lighter and in modern sizes.

Koosman used to do a lot of that sort of thing with Suzuki GSXR etc wheels it was cheaper than new aftermarket rims.
it was mentioned in Cycleworld with a build of a endurance 7/11
Koosman used to also make the plasma coated alloy disc as well as a lot of flash adjustable yokes etc.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Funny thing is its turned full circle with people building Cafe racer RD400 using late model triumph wheels.

353441353442353443
these triumph ones are i would wager lighter and in modern sizes.

Koosman used to do a lot of that sort of thing with Suzuki GSXR etc wheels it was cheaper than new aftermarket rims.
it was mentioned in Cycleworld with a build of a endurance 7/11
Koosman used to also make the plasma coated alloy disc as well as a lot of flash adjustable yokes etc.

Thats brilliant - the entire front end could be grafted - the forks are OK if you work over the cartridges, the brakes are pretty good stock and can be improved, the forks are long enough and like you say the rim sizes have modern tyres available. I believe there are a couple of VFR400's around with Triumph wheels in them (675 not Bonnie). I think I saw one on Glenn Hayward's bench a while back.

[F5 Dave]

Hoho

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4196363031

[F5 Dave]

. . . . .

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4202995838

[sugilite]

Hoho

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4196363031
Oh bugger it, I thought the hoho reference was going to be a Santa cycle instead we get a Satan cycle but in all seriousness I think that looks a lot better than a standard ft400, just not 7k better.


. . . . .

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4202995838
This guy is taking inflation to the limit :rolleyes:

[HenryDorsetCase]

Hoho

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4196363031

Thats pretty cool!

[dangerous]

Thats pretty cool!

sorry man... its shit, whats with the oven tray side cover, fuck me no thought nor money there... id sooner a mint FT

[Kickaha]

Thats pretty cool!

Your taste is in your arse

[F5 Dave]

FTs were shite budget bikes as only honda can miss the point in that genre.

[HenryDorsetCase]

FTs were shite budget bikes as only honda can miss the point in that genre.

https://www.bikebound.com/2016/08/25/honda-ft500-street-tracker/

[F5 Dave]

Yes yes you've posted that one before, but even that has an XL250 tank. Butt fuk is that an ugly headlight. I mean French car ugly.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yes yes you've posted that one before, but even that has an XL250 tank. Butt fuk is that an ugly headlight. I mean French car ugly.


https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/ds/first-drive

[F5 Dave]

God yes. Exactly like that. Haven't seen one of those for a while. Road hazard for making people vomit in thier helmets or coffee.

[HenryDorsetCase]

God yes. Exactly like that. Haven't seen one of those for a while. Road hazard for making people vomit in thier helmets or coffee.

Way back when I was driven somewhere in one. It was amazing to ride in. I have loved them ever since but not buying one given the bad experiences I have had with BL products and "hydrolastic". Plus the DS (and the SM) still look futuristic. they're super cool.
My dream garage contains a DS, and a Honda Rune and one of those weird 90's Honda choppers. and an XR750 harley.

[Kickaha]

Plus the DS (and the SM) still look futuristic. they're super cool.

I'd have Rudi Kurth's Catvan, based on a DS but nowhere near as hideous

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[Laava]

My dream garage contains a DS, and a Honda Rune and one of those weird 90's Honda choppers. and an XR750 harley.
Do you need a Petercopter to go with that?
https://pin.it/5CdEZyvhttps://pin.it/5CdEZyv

[Laava]

Well I thought it might be time….
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/4202762569

[F5 Dave]

Way back when I was driven somewhere in one. It was amazing to ride in. I have loved them ever since but not buying one given the bad experiences I have had with BL products and "hydrolastic". Plus the DS (and the SM) still look futuristic. they're super cool.
My dream garage contains a DS, and a Honda Rune and one of those weird 90's Honda choppers. and an XR750 harley.
Ugly girls try harder?

[F5 Dave]

I'd have Rudi Kurth's Catvan, based on a DS but nowhere near as hideous

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That van thing kinda reminds me of what they drove in Logans Run. Now I'll have to Google it to see how far off I am. . .

Hmm, maybe not.

[pete376403]

Way back when I was driven somewhere in one. It was amazing to ride in. I have loved them ever since but not buying one given the bad experiences I have had with BL products and "hydrolastic". Plus the DS (and the SM) still look futuristic. they're super cool.
My dream garage contains a DS, and a Honda Rune and one of those weird 90's Honda choppers. and an XR750 harley.

DS or in French "déesse' with acute accent over the first e = Goddess. French styling is love it or hate it thing. I came pretty close to buying a Renault Espace van .

[dangerous]

FTs were shite budget bikes as only honda can miss the point in that genre.

well... no, built for the US market at the time where they baned Jap HP and or over 700CC... the 400 was in keeping with ex jap market like the NV and CX 400s... only Honda sold well in those years.




Well I thought it might be time….
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/4202762569

yeah... its been stuck at that price for a while, usually goes up every second month LOL... twat

[pritch]

I mean French car ugly.

Looking at tonight's news, it would seem there are a lot less French cars now than a few days ago.

[Laava]

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https://youtu.be/gZ2zYJ1ZvSw

[dangerous]

fuck sake... thats mint 650 price...
now you guys know i get a woddy for these things, brought mine for 5k in the day sold it for 6.5k then bought it back 2 yrs ago for 10k... sold it last year for 12 k after spending that on it due to neglect, but it was tidy... this... THIS...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4209251282

[Black Knight]

And its only a 500,quite a difference.Way overpriced.

[Stylo]

fuck sake... thats mint 650 price...
now you guys know i get a woddy for these things, brought mine for 5k in the day sold it for 6.5k then bought it back 2 yrs ago for 10k... sold it last year for 12 k after spending that on it due to neglect, but it was tidy... this... THIS...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4209251282

Please tell. What is a woddy ?

Thanks in advance.

[pete376403]

Please tell. What is a woddy ?

Thanks in advance.

Not quite a woody, bit more than a wobbly

[Laava]

This is optimistic at $1!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/other/listing/4206837203?bof=S2E6Ch8I

[F5 Dave]

No way that is a find . 1886 that's a Pioneer bike. Must be worth 100s of thousands of dollars.

Love his description. Dude. Take it to the tip you lazy prat. Yes your wife was right. Own it.

[onearmedbandit]

The old perennial favourite

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/4217185699

The 1973 H2 that forever lives on trademe. He needs to compare to this listing.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155634060874?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5337705843&toolid=20008&mkevt=1&ul_ref=https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1

[Stylo]

The old perennial favourite

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/4217185699

The 1973 H2 that forever lives on trademe. He needs to compare to this listing.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155634060874?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5337705843&toolid=20008&mkevt=1&ul_ref=https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1

Problem is, the guy trying to sell it for over 10 years now is clearly not of sound mind.

It's as simple as that. He's beyond help.

[onearmedbandit]

Problem is, the guy trying to sell it for over 10 years now is clearly not of sound mind.

It's as simple as that.

It would appear that there is no denying that.

[dangerous]

The old perennial favourite

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/4217185699

The 1973 H2 that forever lives on trademe. He needs to compare to this listing.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155634060874?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5337705843&toolid=20008&mkevt=1&ul_ref=https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1

i mean oll purple aint stock, fuck its not even tidy, the length of time its been on tardme its proberly dry siezed... blue tho.... ohhhh yeahhhhhh

[jellywrestler]

you'd need to do a few send offs to make this viable, better off doing a double duty like selling ice at the beach, or a tattoo parlour....


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/antiques-collectables/automotive-transport/motorbikes/listing/4216953456

[jellywrestler]

i mean oll purple aint stock, fuck its not even tidy, the length of time its been on tardme its proberly dry siezed... blue tho.... ohhhh yeahhhhhh

yeah but the wife thinks it's on the market, that's all that matters.

[dangerous]

you'd need to do a few send offs to make this viable, better off doing a double duty like selling ice at the beach, or a tattoo parlour....


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/antiques-collectables/automotive-transport/motorbikes/listing/4216953456

hell of a blind spot...

[Drew]

So, ya weld whatever shit is lying in the yard and call that a project. Then try and get paid for the scrap you've just made harder to remove.
Awesome!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/820435925874688/?mibextid=dXMIcH

[Drew]

This is a design I've toyed with doing...better.
But a fucking grand? I hate people.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/202691489341968/?mibextid=dXMIcH

[pritch]

This is a design I've toyed with doing...better.
But a fucking grand? I hate people.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/202691489341968/?mibextid=dXMIcH

Looking on the bright side, apparently it was previously $2,000.

[actungbaby]

Problem is, the guy trying to sell it for over 10 years now is clearly not of sound mind.

It's as simple as that. He's beyond help.Well arent we all riding bikes .
Logic and bike riding dont mix.

Sent from my CPH1941 using Tapatalk

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/4236060991?tm=email&et=202&mt=9C1D36CC-4229-4A71-BC36-5A25A9BF762F&bof=wAGNRB7T

Jesus, he's a prickly fucker

Questions & Answers
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Was this owned by Mike Hailwood or something?
henrydorsetcase (546
) • 07:52 pm, Thu, 20 Jul
M
I presume that stupid comment refers to the temporary listing price which I thought I had explained correctly. Please re read.

[onearmedbandit]

To be fair, if the question was with respect to the price, it was explained in the description.

[HenryDorsetCase]

To be fair, if the question was with respect to the price, it was explained in the description.

True. The thing is: if you are putting shit on tardme the idea is to SELL it. Not to wave your dick around and be coy and say "Well at some point in the future then this might be for sale, because my hectic jet setting lifestyle only gives me a limited window for you plebs to marvel at my wonderful taste and fabulous collection". I dont care. I am actually his buyer for that at reasonable money - I love these tiny jewel-like things and I only regret selling two bikes I have owned in my life: My CB400F and the immaculate CB750K2 I had.

As a grumpy old man myself, I have limited tolerance for grumpy old men. :)

Anyway, if old boy does get serious about selling, I might have a punt at it.

[Laava]

This is on ebay in the UK at the moment…
i have no idea what they are asking for it but thought it deserved a mention…

[Grumph]

Turn up to a VOC run with that and be lynched....

[pritch]

Anyway, if old boy does get serious about selling, I might have a punt at it.

"Ad has been withdrawn by an administrator."

[husaberg]

This is on ebay in the UK at the moment…
i have no idea what they are asking for it but thought it deserved a mention…
i would expect to see more exhausr tape and brass.
That front end is itself of a iconic bike Gilera cx 125.
my old man said he called in at RNZAF Woodbourne and nearly cried as someone there was in the process of cutting off a completely intact vincent twin gearbox so the could use hardley 5 speed
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/GIlera%20CX125%2091%20%205.jpg
Gilera with the cx125 only made 1000 bikes that 10% of how many vincent twins were made in 1953. let alone the comets.
Just looked it looks like 3000 comets all up.

[jellywrestler]

i would expect to see more exhausr tape and brass.
That front end is itself of a iconic bike Gilera cx 125.
my old man said he called in at RNZAF Woodbourne and nearly cried as someone there was in the process of cutting off a completely intact vincent twin gearbox so the could use hardley 5 speed
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/GIlera%20CX125%2091%20%205.jpg
Gilera with the cx125 only made 1000 bikes that 10% of how many vincent twins were made in 1953. let alone the comets.
Just looked it looks like 3000 comets all up.

roy gardner and it wasn't a complete engine at all

[husaberg]

roy gardner and it wasn't a complete engine at all

My dads is dead so what were they cutting off? of was it just squaring up? it would be late 80's i guess.

[jellywrestler]

My dads is dead so what were they cutting off? of was it just squaring up? it would be late 80's i guess.

it was ex speedway and already chopped, Roy would have been getting it sorted, what sort of harley boxes were five speed back then?

[husaberg]

it was ex speedway and already chopped, Roy would have been getting it sorted, what sort of harley boxes were five speed back then?
I think all 1340 evos were all 5 speed.

[dangerous]

WTF has he done... christ all mighty they were ugley nuff as it was but this... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/bmw/listing/4243990760

[Grumph]

WTF has he done... christ all mighty they were ugley nuff as it was but this... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/bmw/listing/4243990760

That's by no means the ugliest BM I've seen. For some strange reason they attract the tasteless modifiers.

[Laava]

Yeah, nothing special.

[jellywrestler]

WTF has he done... christ all mighty they were ugley nuff as it was but this... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/bmw/listing/4243990760

should be listed as unfinished project, it's yet to have the brown seat and exhaust wrap....

[dangerous]

That's by no means the ugliest BM I've seen. For some strange reason they attract the tasteless modifiers.

its ucking confused like a bread box as a seat cowl, modern race can, fairing from the 70's tanks just an abortion as its missing plastics... fuck me no onder kids these day dont know if they are hip, homo, trans, polly, them, it they...

[FJRider]

So, ya weld whatever shit is lying in the yard and call that a project. Then try and get paid for the scrap you've just made harder to remove.
Awesome!


I like the "Can bring closer to town" comment. The law enforcers might prefer it to stay where it is.

It would give the term "Home built" a bad name ... and heavy enough with it empty.

[Dak S83]

Jesus, considering it's missing the belly pan and god knows what else. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4263796549?bof=tfDO6XhJ

[jellywrestler]

Jesus, considering it's missing the belly pan and god knows what else. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4263796549?bof=tfDO6XhJ

few have got their original belly pans, they were a weak spot. $70 and the bit you look at, the dash and surrounding foam is wrinkled, Piccies show very little actual condition, more like a brochure, wonder what it's really like and where's the original front brakes and pipes?

[Laava]

That is fucking ridiculous money

[jellywrestler]

That is fucking ridiculous money

for that yes, for a good original nz colour scheme one not these days, it's the going rate

[dangerous]

Jesus, considering it's missing the belly pan and god knows what else. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4263796549?bof=tfDO6XhJ

That is fucking ridiculous money

a wee bit over the top but not much, look on the aussie bike sales site they go from 30K up to 90K
and some came out with out the belly pan, considering this is a jap import it may never have had one.
https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/1985-suzuki-rg500/OAG-AD-20488702/?Cr=0

[Hoonicorn]

Still, it looks nicely restored, but I'm curious about the low k's for an old bike. Has it been sitting around in a garage somewhere or maybe it was wrecked and rebuilt over time.

[dangerous]

Still, it looks nicely restored, but I'm curious about the low k's for an old bike. Has it been sitting around in a garage somewhere or maybe it was wrecked and rebuilt over time.
Mate, one is Aussie the 90k is new, only ever pushed around... They are about.

[jellywrestler]

Still, it looks nicely restored. there;s only about one piccie that shows detail, and that is the dash and the foam surround is squashed so i don't know how you can say that? looks like they threw the front brakes and pipes away so refurbished rather than restored would be a better description yoo.

[dangerous]

But not many. I've got a 22 year old zero hour Japanese 500 MX bike that's been in the shed all of it's life. Had it since new.

Not sure it's worth 90k though. The Classic bike market is one I always keep my eye on.

this is where I have to say... how is a bike with SFA miles on it worth so much? take your mx asuming its a stroker... well if anyone was wanting to fire it up they would have to do a full engine strip down, bearings will be coroded, seals britel sorry but id sooner have a mint bike with milage on it, the RG5 in OZ... will only sell to a colector that will have a very expensive static model, Im not about that.

[jellywrestler]

this is where I have to say... how is a bike with SFA miles on it worth so much? take your mx asuming its a stroker... well if anyone was wanting to fire it up they would have to do a full engine strip down, bearings will be coroded, seals britel sorry but id sooner have a mint bike with milage on it, the RG5 in OZ... will only sell to a colector that will have a very expensive static model, Im not about that.

I know the aussie bike, wnet ot eh owners house about 15 years ago, looking at his mcintosh, ended up buying it about 5 years ago, he also had a preproduction rg500 too when i brought the mcintosh

[george formby]

Can't think where else to post this and it's not worth a new thread, so, here we are.

A little dicky bird told me of a CBR 250r up for sale for $2000, runs fine, plastics a bit meh and needs a vin.

It's just the right size for my G/f and would look lovely in me shed.

Thoughts?

[Laava]

I am happy to test ride it for you Mark. For free. You're welcome.

[Drew]

Can't think where else to post this and it's not worth a new thread, so, here we are.

A little dicky bird told me of a CBR 250r up for sale for $2000, runs fine, plastics a bit meh and needs a vin.

It's just the right size for my G/f and would look lovely in me shed.

Thoughts? That's about the best you can realistically hope for on one of those. The market is relatively of what a good one goes for.


The best way to keep a 2T motor happy if you're going to store it is to park it it up with a dry motor, ie no petrol in it . The Crank seals will appreciate it.

Not sure if a Collector would care either way...
Are you special needs?
The only way to store a 2 stroke long term, is to fill cases and cylinders with oil. Any other solution leeds to perished seals and fucked bores.
Best leave the plugs out so as not to break anyone's knees when they try to kick it over 20 years down the track.

[george formby]

I am happy to test ride it for you Mark. For free. You're welcome.

I'm seriously thinking about pursuing it, always had a thing for the wee 90's sprotbikes despite being way too big for them.
You would look a bit odd on one, too. How's your knees?

[F5 Dave]

Sheesh


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/yamaha/listing/4272840512

[Stylo]

Sheesh


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/yamaha/listing/4272840512

Nice bike. he's done the work, they're getting rare now.

Priced about right in my book.

[F5 Dave]

What are you talking about?. At any given trail ride you see about 40. They didn't change much.

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/4276376670

fuck this is cool.

No, I couldnt ride it properly. Or set it up. Or do the work necessary to refurbish it, or look after it proper-like, But what a cool thing!

[Grumph]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/4276376670

fuck this is cool.

No, I couldnt ride it properly. Or set it up. Or do the work necessary to refurbish it, or look after it proper-like, But what a cool thing!


I saw Bill ride it at one Burt. Had a yarn to him about it too. Yes, all the good bits and very quick. But not a ride for a novice.
Bill's a pretty solid guy and watching him it was a handful. And you couldn't build it for that price now.

[rastuscat]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/4276376670

fuck this is cool.

No, I couldnt ride it properly. Or set it up. Or do the work necessary to refurbish it, or look after it proper-like, But what a cool thing!

What could possibly go wrong?

[jellywrestler]

. I still have the email replies from Webbs Auctions

I'll be an Optomistic seller at some stage. Take it easy.

Webbs? their last mc auction i believe they didn't sell one bike on the night. they are out of touch with reality and will hurt your pocket if they don't sell

[Stylo]

True . 15% plus GST selling fee. Add on close to $400 for photography whether your bike sells or not.

I would stay well clear of them if you're actually looking at selling your bike. Or anything for that matter.

[dangerous]

fuck me.... cashing in on the colour scheme... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4277432090

[onearmedbandit]

They were a fun bike, a friend owed a Rothmans colour scheme one in the early 90's but the NC30 was the better bike, with the proper headlights and the exhaust on the other side. And that top fairing does not look Honda original.

[dangerous]

They were a fun bike, a friend owed a Rothmans colour scheme one in the early 90's but the NC30 was the better bike, with the proper headlights and the exhaust on the other side. And that top fairing does not look Honda original.

yeah thats what I mean, its not the real twin headlight deal, remember the one LilM had, awesome wee bike mint, low ks and was 4K i think

[pritch]

I'm seriously thinking about pursuing it, always had a thing for the wee 90's sprotbikes despite being way too big for them.
You would look a bit odd on one, too. How's your knees?

I ran in an RGV250 for the Castrol six hour once. I was several sizes smaller then than now, but even so. A day out on somebody else's bike for free, I didn't care what I looked like.

[dangerous]

https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/1977-honda-cb750f/SSE-AD-13337347/?Cr=233

whay the fark do people do this to bikes, and expect so much money...

[Grumph]

https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/1977-honda-cb750f/SSE-AD-13337347/?Cr=233

whay the fark do people do this to bikes, and expect so much money...

Gotta laugh at the headlight. Set it level and the front guard will clobber it. Move it up and I suspect you'd kink the brake hose.

[F5 Dave]

Crazy 🤪. Front end just looks foreign. And the light just comical.

But I'd bet those carbs and bare filters are many hours and expensive brass bits away from working near right.

[F5 Dave]

We've seen this bike before but love the description

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4271941446


'As is were is deregistered no silly questions collecters item'

I wonder what sort of collector he is imaging???

[dangerous]

We've seen this bike before but love the description

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4271941446


'As is were is deregistered no silly questions collecters item'

I wonder what sort of collector he is imaging???

fuck me... a colector of bull shit... AIWI yeah well 4.5k and ya dont even get a muffler, good luck getting that legal...

[Laava]

Lols, think this may have been posted before but I was just having a chortle at the lowbrow comments!…
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/harley-davidson/listing/4173664797?bof=J38hO6u4

[Laava]

This Gixxer leaves a bit to be desired!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4244840876?bof=J38hO6u4

[F5 Dave]

Lols, think this may have been posted before but I was just having a chortle at the lowbrow comments!…
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/harley-davidson/listing/4173664797?bof=J38hO6u4

Yeah that's special.

[HenryDorsetCase]

"I want you to get rid of that bloody motorbike you've sunk all our money into"

"Yes dear. I have listed it for sale on tardme and I have had a lot of interest. Lot of interest. Just waiting for them to turn into serious offers".

"Good boy"


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/4294514342?bof=J38hO6u4

[roogazza]

"I want you to get rid of that bloody motorbike you've sunk all our money into"
"Yes dear. I have listed it for sale on tardme and I have had a lot of interest. Lot of interest. Just waiting for them to turn into serious offers".
"Good boy"
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/4294514342?bof=J38hO6u4

I'm inspired ,I think I'll put the gsx14 in for $18 grand !!!!! lol. :crazy: :innocent:

[F5 Dave]

Gawd!

10char

[Laava]

Classic! This bike needs a lot of work! Very fast, very strong very powerful, very dominant, will not sell to the unworthy, rahhhhhhh!!!
You can just tell it is fucked…
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/suzuki/listing/4292081963

[Kickaha]

As much as I like the old SR500 turning it a Cafe racer doesn't make it worth more
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4286573470

[F5 Dave]

Um, mirrors? Indicator?
Are those just bars upside-down?

But that muffler. Well it just reeks of Patina.
Clever move using an alias bid to make it look like someone bid 7.5 for it without tripping the reserve
.one high bid
.not suspicious at all. . .

[husaberg]

Um, mirrors? Indicator?
Are those just bars upside-down?

But that muffler. Well it just reeks of Patina.
Clever move using an alias bid to make it look like someone bid 7.5 for it without tripping the reserve
.one high bid
.not suspicious at all. . .

Ace bars are kind of like that, presumably named after the Ace cafe near Wembley.
Although they are generally welded to mimic clip-ons.

https://motociclo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/nc/sites/default/files/hbr02.jpg
pre jan 78 doesn't need indicators as long as you have two arms or one long one i guess.
there are other bikes exempted like xr200 and PE175 IT's
https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/motorcycles/lighting/direction-indicator-lamps

[jellywrestler]

Um, mirrors? Indicator?
Are those just bars upside-down?

But that muffler. Well it just reeks of Patina.
Clever move using an alias bid to make it look like someone bid 7.5 for it without tripping the reserve
.one high bid
.not suspicious at all. . .

yeah trademe used to have a warning when you were within 15% of reserve and divulge reserve at the end if it didn't meet it, things have changed.

[Laava]

Um, mirrors? Indicator?
Are those just bars upside-down?

But that muffler. Well it just reeks of Patina.
Clever move using an alias bid to make it look like someone bid 7.5 for it without tripping the reserve
.one high bid
.not suspicious at all. . .
I can see one bar end mirror, two front indicators and I am going to assume the rear unit is an integrated one. Crap as they are.

[F5 Dave]

Ace bars are kind of like that, presumably named after the Ace cafe near Wembley.
Although they are generally welded to mimic clip-ons.

https://motociclo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/nc/sites/default/files/hbr02.jpg
pre jan 78 doesn't need indicators as long as you have two arms or one long one i guess.
there are other bikes exempted like xr200 and PE175 IT's
https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/motorcycles/lighting/direction-indicator-lamps

Having purchased some in my misguided yoof I considered that, but it didn't look like that. I'm on phone though.

[husaberg]

Having purchased some in my misguided yoof I considered that, but it didn't look like that. I'm on phone though.
The RD350./250......

[Grumph]

Ace bars are kind of like that, presumably named after the Ace cafe near Wembley.
Although they are generally welded to mimic clip-ons.


They came about due to production racing regs which stated that the original bar mounts had to be used.
So mimic clipon bar position.

Fitting a set to my Mach 3 was the 2nd best thing I did to it. Weight forward and lower really helped.
Best thing was fitting heavier clutch springs. Stopped the factory slip.

[roogazza]

They came about due to production racing regs which stated that the original bar mounts had to be used.
So mimic clipon bar position.
Fitting a set to my Mach 3 was the 2nd best thing I did to it. Weight forward and lower really helped.
Best thing was fitting heavier clutch springs. Stopped the factory slip.

Lucky for me they weren't needed as much on the Mach 4 . I did try flats but, as Trev Kirby once said,I sit on the bike like a sack of spuds ! (like him!).
So I was happy with the A10's which I think were old BSA bars ? (Hairpin at Levin I think 73?)
Morning Grumph !!!!!! xxxx353646

[Grumph]

Kirby crashed like a sack of spuds too. Those of us who raced the kawa triples in the day are a dying breed.
The usefulness of the 500 as transport was summed up by the mileage. 8mpg on the road, 12mpg on track.
immense fun though. Ride it to the drags and finish the day running off against the top car. Then ride it home.

[onearmedbandit]

Trev Kirby, a name I haven't heard for years. I bought my GSXR750F from him back in '96.

[Grumph]

Trev Kirby, a name I haven't heard for years. I bought my GSXR750F from him back in '96.

He's still around and upright. Do you mean GSX750F ? Steel frame and full fairings ? Probably a red one ? GSXR750M short stroke engine ?
He had two GSXR750H models which were both raced. From memory he sold one, wouldn't surprise me if he still had one tucked away.

[dangerous]

Trev Kirby, a name I haven't heard for years. I bought my GSXR750F from him back in '96.

hahaha... it was about then when the wanker came across the counter at me so I left, but hed allready called the cops LOL, he nuttered off at them so they told me to quitely leave... long story LOL

[onearmedbandit]

He's still around and upright. Do you mean GSX750F ? Steel frame and full fairings ? Probably a red one ? GSXR750M short stroke engine ?
He had two GSXR750H models which were both raced. From memory he sold one, wouldn't surprise me if he still had one tucked away.

Nah, GSXR750 1985, hence the 'F'. Here's the bike. As you say he had two of these, my brother and I were going to buy both but just ended up taking one. He said they were both ex-proddy race bikes and was told by him that both engines were blueprinted and balanced and ran oversize carbs, all I know was it pulled a lot harder and longer than my friends std 1986 G model. This was the bike I paraylsed my arm on, this pic is from after the crash.

[onearmedbandit]

hahaha... it was about then when the wanker came across the counter at me so I left, but hed allready called the cops LOL, he nuttered off at them so they told me to quitely leave... long story LOL

I'd heard stories but all I can say is he never did me any harm.

[jellywrestler]

I'd heard stories but all I can say is he never did me any harm.

you sure he wasn't playing with your voodoo doll when you went for that ride you mentioned?

[Grumph]

Nah, GSXR750 1985, hence the 'F'. Here's the bike. As you say he had two of these, my brother and I were going to buy both but just ended up taking one. He said they were both ex-proddy race bikes and was told by him that both engines were blueprinted and balanced and ran oversize carbs, all I know was it pulled a lot harder and longer than my friends std 1986 G model. This was the bike I paraylsed my arm on, this pic is from after the crash.

They were earlier than I thought then. Both sets of carbs were bored oversize. One to 31mm and the other to 33mm. Before he landed two sets of RS flatslides they'd been used on the 1100 he had at the same time. Cams were stock and on stock lobe centers. I suspect both had the ignition advanced 5deg as was a common mod. First season of racing the 1100, there was always a spare 750 on the trailer as a backup.

[Kickaha]

Kirby crashed like a sack of spuds too.

Somewhat shaped like one as well


I'd heard stories but all I can say is he never did me any harm.

Yeah I dealt with him for a long time, from the corner of Durham and St Asaph, to Blenheim road, Tuam st and where Mega are now and didn't ever have a problem, might have helped not being a Ginga

[onearmedbandit]

you sure he wasn't playing with your voodoo doll when you went for that ride you mentioned?

That would be nice to think, but nah that crash was totally my fault. Young, dumb, and thinking I was the fastest thing out there haha.


They were earlier than I thought then. Both sets of carbs were bored oversize. One to 31mm and the other to 33mm. Before he landed two sets of RS flatslides they'd been used on the 1100 he had at the same time. Cams were stock and on stock lobe centers. I suspect both had the ignition advanced 5deg as was a common mod. First season of racing the 1100, there was always a spare 750 on the trailer as a backup.

I wish I still owned that bike, but at the time I figured riding was over for me. He told me that one of them had done maybe half a dozen races and the other was a back up bike. Reckoned he showed Slighty a thing or two as well, no idea on that one, in 1985 I was only 10 and my interest was in dirt bikes.


Somewhat shaped like one as well



Yeah I dealt with him for a long time, from the corner of Durham and St Asaph, to Blenheim road, Tuam st and where Mega are now and didn't ever have a problem, might have helped not being a Ginga

I remember him warning me of the dangers of drinking coke, said he used to drink a big bottle every day and now look at me he said haha. Yup I dealt with him at a few of those places too, he always had time for me. When I first took the bike for a 'speed test' it threw me into a massive tank slapper at well over 200kmh. I took it straight back to him and he promptly fitted new tyres to it free of charge, solving the problem.

[Grumph]

Yeah, well, remember Slight was new to 750's - and riding an FZ750 which wasn't quite as quick as the GSXR. His best story on the 750's was the first Taihape GP where you came over a rise to a fairly slow corner. Kirb was just over the rise and hard on the picks when Robbie Deans flew off the hump and finished up with his front wheel jammed between Kirb's bike's muffler and the back wheel. The bikes weren't easily separated so both were DNF.
That incident got a bit of airplay the year we ran Robbie in the SI. Worth it though - it was Robbie's only F1 title.

[onearmedbandit]

Yeah, well, remember Slight was new to 750's - and riding an FZ750 which wasn't quite as quick as the GSXR. His best story on the 750's was the first Taihape GP where you came over a rise to a fairly slow corner. Kirb was just over the rise and hard on the picks when Robbie Deans flew off the hump and finished up with his front wheel jammed between Kirb's bike's muffler and the back wheel. The bikes weren't easily separated so both were DNF.
That incident got a bit of airplay the year we ran Robbie in the SI. Worth it though - it was Robbie's only F1 title.

Thanks for the info. I was too young at the time so it's great to read of some history from someone who was there.

[sugilite]

When I first took the bike for a 'speed test' it threw me into a massive tank slapper at well over 200kmh. I took it straight back to him and he promptly fitted new tyres to it free of charge, solving the problem.

I wonder if the slappy tyres were pirelli phantoms? It was well known even from mere days after the F's release, that if you put pirelli phantoms on the 750 - it then tank slapped like a muthafuka.

[onearmedbandit]

I wonder if the slappy tyres were pirelli phantoms? It was well known even from mere days after the F's release, that if you put pirelli phantoms on the 750 - it then tank slapped like a muthafuka.

Not sure, at that dumb age I didn't even regularly check tyre pressures let alone brands ha. The tank slapper was the worst I have ever experienced, I passed my mate on his 750 with the throttle pinned on the road towards Tai Tapu from Halswell. The last I checked the speedo it was showing just over 250kmh (so maybe 220 in real terms) and as I crossed the centreline back into the correct lane I hit a small bump. Next thing I knew I was over the front of the bike looking at the front wheel and road going past me. I did nothing to save it, the bike thankfully settled itself. We pulled over, with my mate saying I turned into a blur in front of him. Once I got my composure back we rode straight back to Trev's, he took one look at the tyres and apologised saying they had been sitting on the bike for years and all he had done was check the pressures.

[Grumph]

I wonder if the slappy tyres were pirelli phantoms? It was well known even from mere days after the F's release, that if you put pirelli phantoms on the 750 - it then tank slapped like a muthafuka.

For most of that period trev ran the big production bikes on Dunlop 591's It was a long time before there was anything better.
The very early 750's had a short swingarm which made them prone to tankslappers.

[onearmedbandit]

For most of that period trev ran the big production bikes on Dunlop 591's It was a long time before there was anything better.
The very early 750's had a short swingarm which made them prone to tankslappers.

Yeah 10mm shorter. But after changing tyres I never had it throw one like that again. He thought those tyres might have been on the bike since it was parked up, which would've been going on 10yrs maybe.

[dangerous]

Its a 50... a 34yr old 50...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4306842040



where as this is fucking awesome and I would have thought worth more... I dont know FA bout em, what old bastard out there can giz bit of a learn... Grumph?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4305090354

[Grumph]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4305090354[/url]

Meh, that's probably the right price for a good one. Nothing special to ride, complicated to maintain.

[onearmedbandit]

Its a 50... a 34yr old 50...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4306842040



But what a cool 50 it is. Damn.

[F5 Dave]

Tiny wheel, so not so useful. Bigger ones are much better even as 50s.

[pritch]

Tiny wheel, so not so useful. Bigger ones are much better even as 50s.

Still. it looks a little jewel of a thing.

[Kickaha]

I did a 1600km 24hr run out of Turangi in the early to mid nineties, there was a guy, Pink I think they called him who did it on something similar, an NSR50 or maybe an NSR80, couldn't walk when he finished, full throttle all the way, not sure if he finished within the 24hrs

[F5 Dave]

I did the cold Kiwi from wgtn 6 times despite more suitable bikes in the stable, but even I think that's too hard-core.

[sugilite]

Not sure, at that dumb age I didn't even regularly check tyre pressures let alone brands ha. The tank slapper was the worst I have ever experienced, I passed my mate on his 750 with the throttle pinned on the road towards Tai Tapu from Halswell. The last I checked the speedo it was showing just over 250kmh (so maybe 220 in real terms) and as I crossed the centreline back into the correct lane I hit a small bump. Next thing I knew I was over the front of the bike looking at the front wheel and road going past me. I did nothing to save it, the bike thankfully settled itself. We pulled over, with my mate saying I turned into a blur in front of him. Once I got my composure back we rode straight back to Trev's, he took one look at the tyres and apologised saying they had been sitting on the bike for years and all he had done was check the pressures.

Ha! Sounds like a close call :sweatdrop
I have a few slapper tales - like the time crasher invited me into Wellington Mortorcycles to ride one of the first TL1000S bikes in the country - pre steering dampener with about 2 liters of fuel in it. Went up Mount Victoria, pulled out to pass a tourist bus, all fucking hell broke loose and I ended up lock to lock tank slapping up beside the bus. I remember the surreal look of all the Asian faces peering out the window down on it all happening. I managed to rip up the front end and straighten it that way, whew!



For most of that period trev ran the big production bikes on Dunlop 591's It was a long time before there was anything better.
The very early 750's had a short swingarm which made them prone to tankslappers.
I only had the 750 for about 6 months before going to a G model 1100R. I "think" I used michilin high sports on the 750 to good effect. Then went Dunlop for the 1100. I think it might have been a 391 front???

[F5 Dave]

Yes it is a CB750. Yes they can be a lot of money.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4305434619

But this is fucked everywhere.
No airbox. Always a bad sign. Drainpipe pipe. Non std wheels. Used exclusively for short trips inner city. Well yeah nah.

[F5 Dave]

Tag-line: Harder and harder to find.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4312956586
Yeah because people keep chopping the. Up like this.

[dangerous]

Tag-line: Harder and harder to find.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4312956586
Yeah because people keep chopping the. Up like this.

not to bad considering he says ONO...



Yes it is a CB750. Yes they can be a lot of money.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4305434619

But this is fucked everywhere.
No airbox. Always a bad sign. Drainpipe pipe. Non std wheels. Used exclusively for short trips inner city. Well yeah nah.

ad reserve is over 7.5.... fuck me up the arse with a black dildo...

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yes it is a CB750. Yes they can be a lot of money.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4305434619

But this is fucked everywhere.
No airbox. Always a bad sign. Drainpipe pipe. Non std wheels. Used exclusively for short trips inner city. Well yeah nah.

decent buy at $3k

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4315978445

I want this.

[Grumph]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4315978445

I want this.

It's just like the 400 you didn't like - but with a slightly louder bang. No faster.

[F5 Dave]

I rode on back in the day and wasn't impressed especially with the front end.
Bear in mind I ended up with a TT500 for some reason. First GS Suzi was a revelation.

[HenryDorsetCase]

It's just like the 400 you didn't like - but with a slightly louder bang. No faster.

Yes, I've given myself a stern talking-to.

[HenryDorsetCase]

WTF is it with people listing shit with no photos. Or one photo. Of the owners manual. Christ, how am I going to get my jollies of a morning while drinking my coffee if I can't see pictures and internally mock listers for their shit ads.

Also: I'm selling my Ducati.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/triumph/listing/4316839565

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4316901527

"pics available soon" - come on man, get your shit in a pile!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4316923235

intrigued by this. I love that profile and look

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4316940680

truly optimistic without pix and deets. Come on!


Eleven grand isn't too bad for this in the current market. Having said that there is money to spend on it and who the hell pulls a motor down and doesn't clean the crabs? - or the engine cases for that matter.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4316868147

[F5 Dave]

Rust in engine is concerning. Where was it stored apart?

These were end if the line model and least appealing from collection pov.
Just needs finishing (fixing. . . I ran out of money, bike shop wanted rid).

[neels]

Another almost finished hack of a classic bike into yet another mismatched parts brown seat cafe racer.

Loses points for no exhaust wrap, but full marks for no side covers, stray wiring dangling in the gaping hole where the airbox used to be, and still needing work to be road legal.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4316938712

[Grumph]

Who puts what look like dual purpose tyres on a cafe racer ? I've no idea where this trend came from but I wish it would go away.

Cafe racers are all about speed on the road. I'd expect to see sticky performance rubber.

[Laava]

Another almost finished hack of a classic bike into yet another mismatched parts brown seat cafe racer.

Loses points for no exhaust wrap, but full marks for no side covers, stray wiring dangling in the gaping hole where the airbox used to be, and still needing work to be road legal.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4316938712

Brat, bobber, custom, cafe racer, I guess it is nice to put a cool label on your badly chosen pile of misfit parts!😁😁😁

Given that tho, am I being unreasonable with my 100% correct restoration?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/honda/listing/4316272140

[husaberg]

Another almost finished hack of a classic bike into yet another mismatched parts brown seat cafe racer.

Loses points for no exhaust wrap, but full marks for no side covers, stray wiring dangling in the gaping hole where the airbox used to be, and still needing work to be road legal.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4316938712

That bikes is a bush pig.
That rear guard is utterly hideous
I have zero idea why he decided to mount the the shocks upside down.

[jellywrestler]

Carl Coleman ex suzuki nz selling this katana at $85000, but Carl is the only one who can authenticate the numbers for these bikes.
He will not release the numbers, so where's the investment value here?



https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4316503728

[roogazza]

Carl Coleman ex suzuki nz selling this katana at $85000, but Carl is the only one who can authenticate the numbers for these bikes.
He will not release the numbers, so where's the investment value here?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4316503728

Bloody hell $85 grand !!!!!!! I went to Peter Flemings 70th in Eastbourne Saturday just gone. Peter was the youngest of a big group of bike racers from the 70's in the Hutt Valley.(Pete's old mach4 was there , a rusted out heap of shit ! such a shame to see it like that.).
Nice to see everyone but no one in the group would be buying the Katana ?? lol we're all fucked and aged 70 to 80 yrs old !! We were the ones who rode those bikes when they were new !!!!!!!

[F5 Dave]

Another almost finished hack of a classic bike into yet another mismatched parts brown seat cafe racer.

Loses points for no exhaust wrap, but full marks for no side covers, stray wiring dangling in the gaping hole where the airbox used to be, and still needing work to be road legal.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4316938712

Um, where's the 'modern flair ' he speaks of?

[F5 Dave]

Brat, bobber, custom, cafe racer, I guess it is nice to put a cool label on your badly chosen pile of misfit parts!������

Given that tho, am I being unreasonable with my 100% correct restoration?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/honda/listing/4316272140
I think you need to find someone who is looking for a cute little Honda. I'm not sure price will be the deciding factor.


:"I have had this bike for approx 15 hrs"

Um,. Years?

[HenryDorsetCase]

Bloody hell $85 grand !!!!!!! I went to Peter Flemings 70th in Eastbourne Saturday just gone. Peter was the youngest of a big group of bike racers from the 70's in the Hutt Valley.(Pete's old mach4 was there , a rusted out heap of shit ! such a shame to see it like that.).
Nice to see everyone but no one in the group would be buying the Katana ?? lol we're all fucked and aged 70 to 80 yrs old !! We were the ones who rode those bikes when they were new !!!!!!!

Thats it. The prices for 90's stuff is going up because those guys now have the inclination and the disposable income to relive their misspent yoofs. Same as what happened to Brit bikes - the values just plummeted. And old boy saying "well it is advertised internationally". So what? people over there might have heard of them and all, but it was completely specific to the NZ market and the rule "workarounds" (far be it for me to say "cheating") happened here.

The only thing I can think of that did have proper international impact was the Britten. And a bunch of our racers of course - Crafar, Holden, the Hiscocks etc etc.

Anyway, tell 'im 'e's dreeeeeeeamin'

[jellywrestler]

Thats it. The prices for 90's stuff is going up because those guys now have the inclination and the disposable income to relive their misspent yoofs. Same as what happened to Brit bikes - the values just plummeted. And old boy saying "well it is advertised internationally". So what? people over there might have heard of them and all, but it was completely specific to the NZ market and the rule "workarounds" (far be it for me to say "cheating") happened here.

The only thing I can think of that did have proper international impact was the Britten. And a bunch of our racers of course - Crafar, Holden, the Hiscocks etc etc.

Anyway, tell 'im 'e's dreeeeeeeamin'

they were also built for the south african market, as for being a cheater, at least they were built at the factory, unlike the earlier black pipe gsx's. There will be a katana die hard somewhere in the world who will want to head hunt this. Ash King took decades to sell his 'brand new' HONDA CB1100R for less than half of that figure, and they can be authentivated, unlike this where the seller is the only one who has the numbers to authenticate it....

[Laava]

Thats it. The prices for 90's stuff is going up because those guys now have the inclination and the disposable income to relive their misspent yoofs. Same as what happened to Brit bikes - the values just plummeted. And old boy saying "well it is advertised internationally". So what? people over there might have heard of them and all, but it was completely specific to the NZ market and the rule "workarounds" (far be it for me to say "cheating") happened here.

The only thing I can think of that did have proper international impact was the Britten. And a bunch of our racers of course - Crafar, Holden, the Hiscocks etc etc.

Anyway, tell 'im 'e's dreeeeeeeamin'
How much do you get for a well used Crafar these days? I see this is still an income making asset?

[husaberg]

How much do you get for a well used Crafar these days? I see this is still an income making asset?

353682..................

[jellywrestler]

The only thing I can think of that did have proper international impact was the Britten. And a bunch of our racers of course - Crafar, Holden, the Hiscocks etc etc.

Anyway, tell 'im 'e's dreeeeeeeamin'

The reality is that NZ castrol six hour was a huge race internationally and that's why the factory made specials simply. Whoever won that race had order books filled in the northern hemisphere for people wanting a competitive proddie racer, and the public also wanted a winning machine. Anyone here who brought one new would be mid 60's now and likely want something a bit more upright to ride. Carl also wants $320000 for a personalised plate BEV of which pretty much no one will understand that either.

[Stylo]

I think you need to find someone who is looking for a cute little Honda. I'm not sure price will be the deciding factor.


:"I have had this bike for approx 15 hrs"

Um,. Years?

That's because he's an optomistic seller.

Hope he gets his money, he's described the faults on the bike. Full credit to him.

Not for me but I'm sure someone will want to buy it. Nice wee bike.

[F5 Dave]

Everybody in history that has vended wares is an optimistic seller. I'm not giving Laava special license as a beloved KB scribe.

This thread is largely dedicated to those who try to peddle a pile of rubbish as if it was concours, not an oxidised mish mash of parts. Or those that think their lemon (think XZ400 or CB650 Custom) should have been made in the first place.

[pritch]

Everybody in history that has vended wares is an optimistic seller. I'm not giving Laava special license as a beloved KB scribe.

This thread is largely dedicated to those who try to peddle a pile of rubbish as if it was concours, not an oxidised mish mash of parts. Or those that think their lemon (think XZ400 or CB650 Custom) should have been made in the first place.

This thread is usually my first port of call in the morning. The sellers' offerings tend to be depressing but the reactions here are amusing, so here we are again.

[F5 Dave]

This doesn't obey above rules.
But C'mon. Not a good mx bike anymore. Tetchy as a trail bike
An 9ld steel framer.

How much vs say a 2015 KTM?..

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/honda/listing/4321154470

[Laava]

Lols, Harry Davidson!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/trade-me-motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-4316223645.htm

[F5 Dave]

He should sell that as a kit.. such a simple change and it actually looks quite good. Plus bonus points for pissing off Hardly die hards.

[F5 Dave]

Abomination. Moody dark photos so it's hard to see.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4333441595

Rusty, doesn't charge properly (sure, its the battery @!).

8k buy now don't risk 7k auction. Line up line up.

I think what I object to to the most is the poor returning biker who thinks yeah I'd like to own a bike again and ends up with this pos and what great bikes we're missed for thus sort of wedge. They would give up again after such a charade.

[Kickaha]

Rusty, doesn't charge properly (sure, its the battery @!)..

Modified chassis? where's your cert plate ?

[sugilite]

But - Exhaust wrap!!!!!

[Laava]

When you have a look and see how many awesome bikes you can get for $8k, that cx is just a pusser!

[HenryDorsetCase]

best buy on tardme currently is a VTR1000 SP1 with high ks but in what looks like excellent condition for $8750.

I would buy it but I could only use it at the two trackdays I do a year. Too uncomfortable for me on the road.

[Laava]

Does it have exhaust wrap?

[rastuscat]

Abomination. Moody dark photos so it's hard to see.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4333441595

Rusty, doesn't charge properly (sure, its the battery @!).

8k buy now don't risk 7k auction. Line up line up.

I think what I object to to the most is the poor returning biker who thinks yeah I'd like to own a bike again and ends up with this pos and what great bikes we're missed for thus sort of wedge. They would give up again after such a charade.

Are the CXs the most ratted bikes around?

[Grumph]

Are the CXs the most ratted bikes around?

Possibly - but BMW's are starting to rival them.

[BMWST?]

It's just like the 400 you didn't like - but with a slightly louder bang. No faster.

yeah i bought one...didnt really like it on the test ride but for some reason still bought it. The CB500 that preceded it was miles better. I only had it a few mnths and traded it on an xs750e

[dangerous]

best buy on tardme currently is a VTR1000 SP1 with high ks but in what looks like excellent condition for $8750.

I would buy it but I could only use it at the two trackdays I do a year. Too uncomfortable for me on the road.

114km... nothing for a honda, and personly a hight milage can often be a beter bike than a low milage


anyway I found this so ill come n play with ya at that track day... its mid 90s so give me a head start aye man...https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/harley-davidson/listing/4334578152?bof=vRwqM1Il

[dangerous]

FUCK yes... rip the shit off it down to the frame attach XJ 9 or 12 tank n body works... a two into one open pipe and fuck im in flinn

https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/1990-norton-commander/SSE-AD-15618432/?Cr=587

[neels]

FUCK yes... rip the shit off it down to the frame attach XJ 9 or 12 tank n body works... a two into one open pipe and fuck im in flinn

https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/1990-norton-commander/SSE-AD-15618432/?Cr=587

It looks like a kawasaki. Is it a rebadged kawasaki? Thought Norton was well and truly asleep by then.

[dangerous]

It looks like a kawasaki. Is it a rebadged kawasaki? Thought Norton was well and truly asleep by then.
No mate, it's a rear LC race spec engine note Norton use xj9 wheels and dash... this version was only ever a police Bike and I think as a twin air cooled rotor.

[dangerous]

It looks like a kawasaki. Is it a rebadged kawasaki? Thought Norton was well and truly asleep by then.
No mate, it's a rear LC race spec engine note Norton use xj9 wheels and dash... this version was only ever a police Bike and I think as a twin air cooled rotor.

https://youtu.be/zd4Y6sQ7ctw?si=8i5PYdp2QTKq_7Nv

[F5 Dave]

114km... nothing for a honda, and personly a hight milage can often be a beter bike than a low milage


anyway I found this so ill come n play with ya at that track day... its mid 90s so give me a head start aye man...https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/harley-davidson/listing/4334578152?bof=vRwqM1Il

Sundance heads. Headquarter cam. Thunderheader exhaust

Well, jettison all the Harley parts. . .

[pritch]

Now that Mazda are producing an 800cc rotary engine for inclusion in cars as a battery range extender, perhaps somebody will look at and realise that it would fit in a bike?

[dangerous]

Now that Mazda are producing an 800cc rotary engine for inclusion in cars as a battery range extender, perhaps somebody will look at and realise that it would fit in a bike?

what.... naaaaaa, giz a link man...

[pete376403]

what.... naaaaaa, giz a link man...

https://www.automotivepowertraintechnologyinternational.co m/features/tech-insider-mazda-mx-30-rotary-returns.html

[jato]

hmmm only 4500 rpm from that new rotary -pity as that would be a neat basis for a track bike

[jato]

watched a couple of norton rotaries racing at donnington way back- fire breathing howlers ... one of them won the race (trevor nation?)

[Laava]

Same. And yes, Trevor Nation. They were also racing at the IOM when I went in 95.

[HenryDorsetCase]

What the actual fuck?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/honda/listing/4335043343

[Drew]

What the actual fuck?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/honda/listing/4335043343

I'm intrigued to find out how you turn a cartoon into a physical motorcycle.

[dangerous]

What the actual fuck?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/honda/listing/4335043343

Ahhh... shit for 120k you can get that pos and a old Honda Integra from him...

[onearmedbandit]

Ahhh... shit for 120k you can get that pos and a old Honda Integra from him...

Damn thanks for the morning laugh! That was brilliant.

[neels]

Ahhh... shit for 120k you can get that pos and a old Honda Integra from him...
Or a bunch of others...

That's a lot of cars for sale for a 'private seller'

[onearmedbandit]

He reckons he is changing his account to 'trader'.

Correction, he already has.

[Hoonicorn]

*clicks*
Mmm cute Honda Monkey.
--- sees price :eek5: holy sheeeete.

Maybe if it were the bike in Akira. Nah.

[Grumph]

He's advertising the whole collection in the wrong place. The monkey should be in collectible toys not motors.
And most of the cars won't sell on tardme. Shouid be in specialist auctions.

I see he's ChCh but none of the collection rings any bells with me and nor does the vendor name.

[onearmedbandit]

He's advertising the whole collection in the wrong place. The monkey should be in collectible toys not motors.
And most of the cars won't sell on tardme. Shouid be in specialist auctions.

I see he's ChCh but none of the collection rings any bells with me and nor does the vendor name.

I know of one young self-made guy in town with a fondness for collecting cars like these, but I can't confirm it is him. And I wouldn't expect his ads to be like that to be honest.

[dangerous]

YEAH... NA... THE WORLDS FUCKED...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/4350747521

[F5 Dave]

I remember seeing one of those (with the front stoved in from memory) at Turners. Think my Bro in law ŵas looking at something else but pointed it out to me as some history.

[Grumph]

YEAH... NA... THE WORLDS FUCKED...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/4350747521

Had a new Croz Z1 build call in to my place as part of a group on the way to the Burt.
And yes, that was roughly what he'd paid for it.
Slightly worryingly, it had 2 blue pipes. OE points ignition....i offered the use of a timing light to check and reset but they were booked to stop in Oamaru
and were happy to run it like that till then.
If I'd paid that much I'd have wanted sensible upgrades.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Had a new Croz Z1 build call in to my place as part of a group on the way to the Burt.
And yes, that was roughly what he'd paid for it.
Slightly worryingly, it had 2 blue pipes. OE points ignition....i offered the use of a timing light to check and reset but they were booked to stop in Oamaru
and were happy to run it like that till then.
If I'd paid that much I'd have wanted sensible upgrades.

I think he will build you what you want. The ones I like are the restomodded ones a la Bulldock and those guys. I think you'd be investing considerably more than $45k NZD though.

[F5 Dave]

Never really liked those mufflers that aren't really bigger than the pipe they sit on. Wheels look nice.
RWU forks suit that style bike.

[pritch]

YEAH... NA... THE WORLDS FUCKED...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/4350747521

It may be that I'm lacking taste in such matters, but I'd rather have a new Z900RS with modern suspension and brakes. Even after adding an Ohlins and upgraded forks there'd still be a trailer load of cash left over.

[Laava]

Yup. There is a world of difference between do I want to own it or ride it.

[roogazza]

It may be that I'm lacking taste in such matters, but I'd rather have a new Z900RS with modern suspension and brakes. Even after adding an Ohlins and upgraded forks there'd still be a trailer load of cash left over.

Yeah bud, I have a mate who had one made for him.All very nice, but 40 odd grand, nah !

As an old fella, i prefer newer !
Even my old GSX1400 is getting on a bit now at 14 years.
(which is sort of an evolution of the older still, GSX1100 of 1980.)
Probably why I like it ? It will see me out I reckon ? :yawn:

[dangerous]

Y
As an old fella, i prefer newer !

well Im not as old as you mate... but as much as I love riding our old shitters (HD powered Buells and big block guzzies) I actually seceretly realy enjoy the new guzzie gutless small block adventure bike heated grips, cruse control old man screen... :baby:

[dangerous]

now... how the fuck do people get these retarded ballsed up shit boxs road leagle...
Iv just spent a month trying to re cert a Buell that the rego lapsed 1 year and the fuckers made me take off a brembo caliper and put on a shitty HD one that is sloged out after 169K they thouhjt the gear shift was to rattley so I hade to get a letter from RT HD to say its normal prove who the owner was 10 times and hand over near a grand... yet... yet these shiters are all over the bloody show...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4354211337

353816

[Laava]

now... how the fuck do people get these retarded ballsed up shit boxs road leagle...
Iv just spent a month trying to re cert a Buell that the rego lapsed 1 year and the fuckers made me take off a brembo caliper and put on a shitty HD one that is sloged out after 169K they thouhjt the gear shift was to rattley so I hade to get a letter from RT HD to say its normal prove who the owner was 10 times and hand over near a grand... yet... yet these shiters are all over the bloody show...
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4354211337

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Look at the nastiness that is happening in pic four directly above the shock. Looks like a bit of D12 up in there somehow and the frame rail has been chewed to fuck. There is no way this can be road legal, regardless of having no mufflers…

[neels]

now... how the fuck do people get these retarded ballsed up shit boxs road leagle...
They don't, that's why none of them are advertised with WOF and rego, just because there's an old plate bolted on doesn't mean it's in any way legal.

The paintjob looks as good as the one on the bike I sold in around 2010 as a reasonably tidy bike with all it's original bits except replacement mufflers, that's now lost it's fairing and headlight, and had a rattlecan paintjob without even removing the decals from the tank

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In happier days, probably pic I took when advertising for sale.

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[dangerous]

The paintjob looks as good as the one on the bike I sold in around 2010 as a reasonably tidy bike with all it's original bits except replacement mufflers, that's now lost it's fairing and headlight, and had a rattlecan paintjob without even removing the decals from the tank




you saying it is your one... if so ya gota feel guttered...


now.... WTF the SR was as cool as a single gets so why the fuck do these half wits with nout but rocks in their heads... do this and expect 10K https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4357702053

[HenryDorsetCase]

you saying it is your one... if so ya gota feel guttered...


now.... WTF the SR was as cool as a single gets so why the fuck do these half wits with nout but rocks in their heads... do this and expect 10K https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4357702053
It does have a photo of his favourite sex toy, so you have to pay extra for that.

Clearly it looks worse from the other side because its only the right side we see.......

[F5 Dave]

In what world does the badly painted chrome underneath muffler match the immaculate beige paint.

Then add those dorky bars and Adventure tyres.

:brick:

[Kickaha]

Looks like the rear frame has been cut as well, I think frame mods need cert ?

[pete376403]

Looks like the rear frame has been cut as well, I think frame mods need cert ?

With all the other issues the offset front wheel is a minor glitch

[F5 Dave]

And not by a little. Missed that first time through shielding my eyes.
But it's OK, I think Norton did it with rear wheel on the Commando I think :wacko:

[Drew]

With all the other issues the offset front wheel is a minor glitch


And not by a little. Missed that first time through shielding my eyes.
But it's OK, I think Norton did it with rear wheel on the Commando I think :wacko:
They've got the speedo drive on the wrong side.
How the fuck can that even be done?

Nemmind. They've jammed different forks and wheels in it, not spaced the disk or caliper, and spaced the wheel.
Quality craftsmanship right there.

[HenryDorsetCase]

They've got the speedo drive on the wrong side.
How the fuck can that even be done?

Nemmind. They've jammed different forks and wheels in it, not spaced the disk or caliper, and spaced the wheel.
Quality craftsmanship right there.

Well spotted - I missed it too.

[husaberg]

They've got the speedo drive on the wrong side.
How the fuck can that even be done?

Nemmind. They've jammed different forks and wheels in it, not spaced the disk or caliper, and spaced the wheel.
Quality craftsmanship right there.

speedo drive is wrong side indeed
https://images.cmsnl.com/img/partslists/yamaha-sr500-1978-usa-front-wheel_bigyau0044e-6_5318.gif

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plus/2064397709.jpg

i do like the fender mount/forkbrace though, anyone have an idea what its off?

Edit i think i found it
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[dangerous]

Goo... WTF Goo aint NZ, awesome bike but a 250 at 29K. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4361674026

[onearmedbandit]

Goo... WTF Goo aint NZ, awesome bike but a 250 at 29K. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4361674026

I agree, but man prices for these and the likes of MC28 SP's are skyrocketing. They are achieving these prices now all day long.

[jellywrestler]

Looks like the rear frame has been cut as well, I think frame mods need cert ?

i think the builder needs certifying too

[F5 Dave]

Goo... WTF Goo aint NZ, awesome bike but a 250 at 29K. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4361674026
Ha! a mate has one locally. Derestricted I dyno'd it at 60hp which compared well to 53ish of earlier models. He obviously brought this (and his MC21) at the right time maybe 8 years back.