Optimistic sellers

[Laava]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/other/listing/4380193997
Someone did not think this through!

[dangerous]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/other/listing/4380193997
Someone did not think this through!

hahahahahahahaaaaaaa

[dangerous]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4387174469

fark yes, beter than the other one on tardme for 85k... whats the worst rusty bearings, its bullet prof fuck put a stock VFR in it if ya woried...

[Grumph]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4387174469

fark yes, beter than the other one on tardme for 85k... whats the worst rusty bearings, its bullet prof fuck put a stock VFR in it if ya woried...


The "No key for fuel tank" would probably be the hardest part.

[dangerous]

The "No key for fuel tank" would probably be the hardest part. I did not read that far... hey look there could be water damage anywere like in the forks, its all able to be pulled apart and put back tho aye... lets see what it goes for tho LOL

[pete376403]

I did not read that far... hey look there could be water damage anywere like in the forks, its all able to be pulled apart and put back tho aye... lets see what it goes for tho LOL

Did that model have any specialised and now unobtainable electronics?

[Grumph]

Did that model have any specialised and now unobtainable electronics?


To the best of my knowledge - no. Charging side is stock Honda. Several ignition boxes of varying levels of tune/revs available. TCI ignition.
Gauges are analogue, Suspension basic non electronic. No antilock.

[F5 Dave]

Gawd. Look at the seat.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/bmw/listing/4390787925

Although I do agree with Le303 comment;
"Wow! This makes me want to buy a stock bike and cut it up."

[HenryDorsetCase]

Gawd. Look at the seat.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/bmw/listing/4390787925

Although I do agree with Le303 comment;
"Wow! This makes me want to buy a stock bike and cut it up."

I've seen that bike - its very well done particularly compared to some of the "I have a cutoff wheel on my grinder and I'm not afraid to use it, also a rattle can of flat black paint, it'll be sick as bro!" brigade.

[neels]

Gawd. Look at the seat.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/bmw/listing/4390787925

Although I do agree with Le303 comment;
"Wow! This makes me want to buy a stock bike and cut it up."

I particularly like the cut and welded bend in the frame tube around the top of the shock.

Presumably doesn't have a current wof as not mentioned, and suspect maybe not lams approved any more after being modified?

[Kickaha]

and suspect maybe not lams approved any more after being modified?

All the people that advertise modified bikes as LAMs need a good beating, as soon as any mod is made that changes the power to weight ratio it is no longer LAMs approved

as per the NZTA

"These motorcycles must be in standard form as produced by the manufacturer. They cannot be modified in any way to increase the power-to-weight ratio"

"Any motorcycle modified in a way that increases its power-to-weight ratio is not LAMS-approved, regardless of whether it appears on the LAMS-approved list"


Slip on mufflers are allowed

I'd think that subframe may need cert as well but being a bolt on bit might be a way around it

[Grumph]

Don't know if this really qualifies as an optimistic seller or not.

The LSR sidecar outfit we know as the Flying Kiwi is currently for sale in the US on Bring A Trailer.

No reserve and the current bid is $US10,500. Currently painted orange....

[F5 Dave]

I've seen that bike - its very well done particularly compared to some of the "I have a cutoff wheel on my grinder and I'm not afraid to use it, also a rattle can of flat black paint, it'll be sick as bro!" brigade.
I agree it looks well finished, but

-Why on a bmw650? and,
-A bad idea made with some skill is still a bad idea.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I agree it looks well finished, but

-Why on a bmw650? and,
-A bad idea made with some skill is still a bad idea.

I know, right? I think its because we have all seen the 46 works build videos and think "Yes, yes, I need to do that". Except none of us are Zen masters, living in perfect harmony with nature in rural Japan, honing a lifetime of skill, dedication and talent into moulding nuggets of 70's Euro weirdness into beautiful pieces of art, that go. Purely because of that I find myself looking at old Moto Guzzi's going "I wonder how hard that would be to live with, really".

[F5 Dave]

Only if you've experienced a proper bike. Then it will be SR400 but with really annoying quirks.

The street qualifies in spades as proper . But try a 765.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Only if you've experienced a proper bike. Then it will be SR400 but with really annoying quirks.

The street qualifies in spades as proper . But try a 765.

I'm about to sell the Ducati I did the trackday on. The 675 is functionally equivalent, and I enjoy riding it more. I will ride a 765.

I may look at a Ducati Scrambler or possibly a Triumph Street Twin 900 scrambler. Or a KTM 390 actual offroader thingy. All I really want is something that will handle shitty gravel roads. If I want to do singletrack I have my e-mtb.

[jellywrestler]

a genuine vintage helmet for $5km ???
vintage is pre 1930, theres a few decades missing here


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/antiques-collectables/automotive-transport/motorbikes/listing/4395438041

[dangerous]

a genuine vintage helmet for $5km ???
vintage is pre 1930, theres a few decades missing here


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/antiques-collectables/automotive-transport/motorbikes/listing/4395438041

WTF... $20 actually $5 cos its got yamaha on it, maybe if it had MV...


anyway... whats with this fucker... it dident sell in a year for 35K so why... why the fuck put it up to 40K https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/4400370236

[HenryDorsetCase]

WTF... $20 actually $5 cos its got yamaha on it, maybe if it had MV...


anyway... whats with this fucker... it dident sell in a year for 35K so why... why the fuck put it up to 40K https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/kawasaki/listing/4400370236

Its been on there for ten years. Its price goes up every time he relists. It's value has not increased at all. I think when I first saw it the price was maybe $16k and it was too expensive then.

We should brigade him. He can blacklist us all and we would never have to see the heap of shit again.

Somewhere in this thread there is a pic of him on another bike that he might have sold. A Hardley (of course). With a vest (of course) and a Nazi helmet (of course) and a bad attitude. Not someone I'd do business with.

[HenryDorsetCase]

From our "Seriously???" files:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/yamaha/listing/4394144761

[sugilite]

That guy needs to be charged with murder.

[F5 Dave]

Oh gawd!. Those poor carbs, and that thing on the swingarm. Even the mufflers are on a weird angle.

It needs saving. But at $2000 as restyling won't be cheap.
Sheesh even the rear Tyre spray has unfettered access to the cheap foam filters.

[Grumph]

Surely you don't imagine it would be ridden in the wet. Or frankly ridden much at all.

I think it was PB mag who said "He deserves to be pulled apart into quarters by four screaming twostrokes "

Appropriate, I thought.

[Stylo]

Its been on there for ten years. Its price goes up every time he relists. It's value has not increased at all. I think when I first saw it the price was maybe $16k and it was too expensive then.

We should brigade him. He can blacklist us all and we would never have to see the heap of shit again.

Somewhere in this thread there is a pic of him on another bike that he might have sold. A Hardley (of course). With a vest (of course) and a Nazi helmet (of course) and a bad attitude. Not someone I'd do business with.

Bit longer than ten years. I remember politely asking him if his asking price was correct when he was asking 60k for it was correct or did he have an extra 0 in the price. He blacllisted me after I told him he was dreaming.

That was about 2005 .

[jellywrestler]

That guy needs to be charged with murder.

he'll get off with insanity thinking it should be easy to re register

[HenryDorsetCase]

The 17 inch wheels and USD forks are a sensible upgrade. What are the wheels off - FZR600 perhaps. Hopefully he engineered the rear properly so that the sprockets line up (offset front with the sprocket carrier/wheel etc sorted) so the wheels are in a line.

Cosmetic disaster though. If it had the original wee fairing and a round headlight, and some sort of age appropriate bodywork it would be better. If that incorporated classic Yammie cues like speedblocks (thinking blue Christian Sarron not yellow Kenny Roberts) even better. Fix up some of the obvious weirdnesses, ditch that stupid thing that has the number plate on it, bada boom bada bing. You've like only spent $25k all in including buying the bike, and it would be easy worth ten grand all day.

[husaberg]

I may look at a Ducati Scrambler or possibly a Triumph Street Twin 900 scrambler. Or a KTM 390 actual offroader thingy. All I really want is something that will handle shitty gravel roads. If I want to do singletrack I have my e-mtb.

Much more fun trying to ride on gravel on a light single with decent bars, than a heavy ass twin.
Buggar the ktm390, get a real 450 or 550 supermoto its everything you need especially for the city.
Much more fun in a track day as well. I would wager you can lap faster on a SM than you would even on the 675.

A SM is the sensible solution:innocent:

listed today cheap as chips
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/ktm/listing/4403386113

nearly there
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/ktm/listing/4400059199

[HenryDorsetCase]

A SM is the sensible solution:innocent:

listed today cheap as chips
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/ktm/listing/4403386113

nearly there
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/ktm/listing/4400059199

I would love to.

If I could sensibly ride it. But a man with a 28 inch inseam has no business trying to ride something with a 26 inch seat height....

[Muftin_]

Its been on there for ten years. Its price goes up every time he relists. It's value has not increased at all. I think when I first saw it the price was maybe $16k and it was too expensive then.

We should brigade him. He can blacklist us all and we would never have to see the heap of shit again.

Somewhere in this thread there is a pic of him on another bike that he might have sold. A Hardley (of course). With a vest (of course) and a Nazi helmet (of course) and a bad attitude. Not someone I'd do business with.

Not to mention the ebike with no charger or key and another bike with no front wheel, but im sure he has a perfectly valid reason for that.. /s

[husaberg]

I would love to.

If I could sensibly ride it. But a man with a 28 inch inseam has no business trying to ride something with a 26 inch seat height....

they have lecty start now, motards are generally lowered a few inches
modern chookies have pretty low seats.
okay maybe not that low....

[F5 Dave]

WTF! A modern KTM etc is too tall for me to trail ride. Probably OK on mx track but where you need to push off obstacles modern dirt bikes need 5'10 as a starting point preferably 6'.

[husaberg]

WTF! A modern KTM etc is too tall for me to trail ride. Probably OK on mx track but where you need to push off obstacles modern dirt bikes need 5'10 as a starting point preferably 6'.
I am only 5.7 and i can foot down and kick start 17 YZ450f easliy.
the 2015 SM version my son also has is at least 2-3 inches lower. Seat padding cut down, smaller wheels, lower suspension.
Yamahas might be lower then a ktm due to engine and airbox architecture too i guess....

[Kickaha]

WTF! A modern KTM etc is too tall for me to trail ride. Probably OK on mx track but where you need to push off obstacles modern dirt bikes need 5'10 as a starting point preferably 6'.

I find electric starts negates some of the need to have a lower bike, most of the issues I always had was trying to kickstart stuff on the side of a hill having fallen off once again

[F5 Dave]

Yeah I'm 5'8 and my 07 GG is perfect if I don't crank up the preload. I tried to buy a new Beta but ended up with the XTrainer with stiffer springs as the KYB Race was too tall. My mate bought that one. Its great riding it on easy tracks but I'd be well in trouble where we got to later.

[F5 Dave]

I was going to say "where's the rest of it?"
But ahh. Still strong money for something so 'individualised' and not faired like a sprotbike (Ahh where is Hitcher?)

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/aprilia/listing/4406379298

Oh. Reserve not met. . .

Limited market will know what it is. And I don't need another big bore RZ hybrid.

[dangerous]

I was going to say "where's the rest of it?"
But ahh. Still strong money for something so 'individualised' and not faired like a sprotbike (Ahh where is Hitcher?)

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/aprilia/listing/4406379298

Oh. Reserve not met. . .

Limited market will know what it is. And I don't need another big bore RZ hybrid.

kinda cool tho aye...

[Laava]

I like it. It would prob be fun to ride…

[F5 Dave]

Needs clip-ons,fairings and desperately a repaint.
Why have an upright race rep?

Will likely be TSS fitting kit as has same bypass thermostat and Tyga pipes (designed for a power valve 485 Cheetah barrel). Steve later bloused out with Athena non pv 421 kit.

[dangerous]

Will likely be TSS fitting kit as has same bypass thermostat and Tyga pipes (designed for a power valve 485 Cheetah barrel). Steve later bloused out with Athena non pv 421 kit.

what..... ?

[F5 Dave]

As I said, not many people will know what it is.

His description is pretty thin. It's like he wants to attract me for example, but not at that price/style. And I kinda have one already.

[JATZ]

Surely this deserves a place here

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/cycling/other-bikes/listing/4417117528

[Laava]

This is an interesting one. The price is OK and the bike seems fine but it has been relisted due to a timewaster who won the listing but didn't have a full license? FFS! What is going on there? Ultra moralistic seller? I wonder if he will sell to a minority group like me? Hahaha!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/yamaha/listing/4398085843

[dangerous]

Surely this deserves a place here

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/cycling/other-bikes/listing/4417117528

shit... instent boner...



This is an interesting one. The price is OK and the bike seems fine but it has been relisted due to a timewaster who won the listing but didn't have a full license? FFS! What is going on there? Ultra moralistic seller? I wonder if he will sell to a minority group like me? Hahaha!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/yamaha/listing/4398085843

fuck me... thats one confused bike, then again in todays transgender, them they us fury world... fucked if I know...

[HenryDorsetCase]

Surely this deserves a place here

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/cycling/other-bikes/listing/4417117528

Absolute nutter. It came up a year or two back too - at slightly less outlandish money.

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/cycling/other-bikes/listing/4412474701

Admit it. You all saw it and went "I really want to have a go on that". Its the wing that sells it.

[Laava]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/cycling/other-bikes/listing/4412474701

Admit it. You all saw it and went "I really want to have a go on that". Its the wing that sells it.
Damnit! You're right! I hate myself….

[Racing Dave]

Damnit! You're right! I hate myself….

It's only two grand...

[neels]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/cycling/other-bikes/listing/4412474701

Admit it. You all saw it and went "I really want to have a go on that". Its the wing that sells it.

Use of the 'delete' term seems to be running rampant as a way of describing any dodgy mod where something useful has been removed.

Deleting the low oil sensor seems like it could end badly.......

[neels]

This is an interesting one. The price is OK and the bike seems fine but it has been relisted due to a timewaster who won the listing but didn't have a full license? FFS! What is going on there? Ultra moralistic seller? I wonder if he will sell to a minority group like me? Hahaha!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/yamaha/listing/4398085843

Has only been chucked down the road once on gravel.....

The seller seems to be confused, selling because he has too many toys, but will trade for another bike thus not reducing the number of toys?

[F5 Dave]

Has only been chucked down the road once on gravel.....

The seller seems to be confused, selling because he has too many toys, but will trade for another bike thus not reducing the number of toys?

Ahh, thar pillock is 'One Of Us'.

[Stylo]

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/brooklyn/motorcycles/kx-500-2004-model-/1317991652

I know the '04 was a limited edition last model bike but....

Far out.

[F5 Dave]

Below that is a $35k CR500. I think they are all just stroking their egos that they bought so well that they must be rich now. Except that they need a buyer. Small but important detail.

[dangerous]

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/brooklyn/motorcycles/kx-500-2004-model-/1317991652

I know the '04 was a limited edition last model bike but....

Far out.

what the flying fuck... lot a marks on it for bearly used... i would have thought 10k

[jim.cox]

Forty Grand for a two valve air cooled Ducati Parts-Bin-Special with a too-small front wheel.

Get real, I can have both a 1098 and a 996 for that price.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/ducati/listing/4431818371

[HenryDorsetCase]

Forty Grand for a two valve air cooled Ducati Parts-Bin-Special with a too-small front wheel.

Get real, I can have both a 1098 and a 996 for that price.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/ducati/listing/4431818371

Its knackered. Its done 30000 k's!

[F5 Dave]

A Timeless Classic it sez. No its bloody not. They made a few as a cynical ploy to cash in on the stunning looks of the GT. And strangely missed.
But a Classic isn't a retrobike. It's the original one that was cutting edge at the time.

[Laava]

Forty Grand for a two valve air cooled Ducati Parts-Bin-Special with a too-small front wheel.

Get real, I can have both a 1098 and a 996 for that price.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/ducati/listing/4431818371
Wonder if he is keen on swaps for my SP370?

[F5 Dave]

Oh look. This is unique https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4424054858

. . And it's been badly bent. Just keeps getting better, check pictures.

[F5 Dave]

More poxy SR250s!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4316192653

But this time for a more unbefreakinglievable price. Check the lack of rear mudguard, straight shot into carb, no mention of rejetting so no concept. Rusty muffler.

These things are always on hold rego as they were shit to ride and pushed under an old tarpaulin 3 years prior.

[husaberg]

Oh look. This is unique https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4424054858

. . And it's been badly bent. Just keeps getting better, check pictures.

All i can say is they do have neat rear hub double sided.
And a conical front. albeit sls

They can even look semi decent.
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2462d_5780b0494c6d407e84f20b37a0b5a7da~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_740,h_555,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/e2462d_5780b0494c6d407e84f20b37a0b5a7da~mv2.jpg

[Racing Dave]

More poxy SR250s!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4316192653

But this time for a more unbefreakinglievable price. Check the lack of rear mudguard, straight shot into carb, no mention of rejetting so no concept. Rusty muffler.

These things are always on hold rego as they were shit to ride and pushed under an old tarpaulin 3 years prior.

...brown seat, wrapped pipe, square back tyre...

[F5 Dave]

Housie!
.

[Laava]

Oh look. This is unique https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4424054858

. . And it's been badly bent. Just keeps getting better, check pictures.
That bike has had the full Ichiban treatment

[F5 Dave]

Oh, OK, not familiar really. What kind of truck do the use to remodel the front end? :psst:

[Berries]

All i can say is they do have neat rear hub double sided.
And a conical front. albeit sls

They can even look semi decent.
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2462d_5780b0494c6d407e84f20b37a0b5a7da~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_740,h_555,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/e2462d_5780b0494c6d407e84f20b37a0b5a7da~mv2.jpg
Have always been a fan of the old side stand.

[Laava]

All i can say is they do have neat rear hub double sided.
And a conical front. albeit sls

They can even look semi decent.
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2462d_5780b0494c6d407e84f20b37a0b5a7da~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_740,h_555,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/e2462d_5780b0494c6d407e84f20b37a0b5a7da~mv2.jpg

Yep, I love the exposed clutch look! Very Italian!

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yep, I love the exposed clutch look! Very Italian!

All that horsepower fries the clutches. Hence the "dry" conversion. Its also a dry sump motor by the looks... ....

[Grumph]

All that horsepower fries the clutches. Hence the "dry" conversion. Its also a dry sump motor by the looks... ....

If he stands it up, it soon will be.

Changing clutch plates at the track by laying a bike on a couple of old tyres is always good for gathering a crowd. I've even been video'd doing it, lol.

[roogazza]

I remember changing carby jets in the Stalls at Manfeild. Dirt floor and puffin on a fag....

Thats how we rolled in the 70's :eek5: :innocent: :facepalm:

[dangerous]

More poxy SR250s!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4316192653

But this time for a more unbefreakinglievable price. Check the lack of rear mudguard, straight shot into carb, no mention of rejetting so no concept. Rusty muffler.

These things are always on hold rego as they were shit to ride and pushed under an old tarpaulin 3 years prior.

FUCK ME FUCKING DEAD... 10K... cunts got rocks in his head... would $1.2k be a ONO?



Oh look. This is unique https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4424054858

. . And it's been badly bent. Just keeps getting better, check pictures.

dear god in heaven...


as for this shitter, where the fuck do people get of saying "rebuilt engine" 40yrs ago... fuck sake, if it was rebuilt 5yrs ago and just sat there it will need a compleat rebuild again... worlds full of fuck tards aint it...https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4438387030

[F5 Dave]

Sad thing is at 6k it's probably worth that. But just. It would soak up 8k in recon with lots of free labour assuming you don't want original or even repro original style pipes.

Oh God, it's a 3-1 pipe, so You'll need something.

Rag shows oil feed issues.

Obviously it's been crashed which took out the light and front guard. Judging by corrosion it's been in damp shed. Rebuild will mute as crank won't survive that abuse.

[Grumph]

It's a parts source for a TR750 replica. Nothing more.

The red on hubs etc has me puzzled. It looks like overspray but too localised.

[jim.cox]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/aircraft/aircraft/listing/4440830392

Wings - facked
Fuselage - facked
Tail - facked
Prop - facked

That's one very expensive engine you're trying to flog, Mate!

[dangerous]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/aircraft/aircraft/listing/4440830392

Wings - facked
Fuselage - facked
Tail - facked
Prop - facked

That's one very expensive engine you're trying to flog, Mate!
Oops!
Classified has expired

[pritch]

Oops!
Classified has expired

OK, it was there. A very second hand Kitfox.

It had a turbo charged Subaru engine. A while back I was mining that part of YouTube inhabited by back country pilots. Hotting up aircraft engines seemed a dumb idea to me and nothing I saw challenged that. As power goes up reliability tends to go down and in a aeroplane that can be ummm stressful.

[Racing Dave]

It's a parts source for a TR750 replica. Nothing more.

But, but, but.....................'The bike presents well for its age'.

[Grumph]

But, but, but.....................'The bike presents well for its age'.

They tell me I do too, Dave. But, like that bike, I'm only good as a parts and information source now.

[F5 Dave]

This is obviously someone's pride and joy. That they don't want

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4449402292

Ohh. Here's why,:

"Single cylinder with that Harley Davidson sound,"

Yeah. OK. . .

How much?

[Laava]

Your link is to listings in general. I get 337 possibilities…

[dangerous]

This is obviously someone's pride and joy. That they don't want to ride.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/search?year_max=2000
Ohh. Here's why,:

"Single cylinder with that Harley Davidson sound,"

Yeah. OK. . .

How much?

$8200.00 for a zooky savage... id like to ask for this sound track...

[husaberg]

$8200.00 for a zooky savage... id like to ask for this sound track...

Dearer than a few Harley Davidsons.

[F5 Dave]

Your link is to listings in general. I get 337 possibilities…
Sorry. Link fixed as Dangerous eludes it is

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4449402292

[Racing Dave]

Always a bonus to have the 'breaks' certified...

He does say 'Or near offer'. Maybe move the decimal point one position to the left. That's quite near!

[dangerous]

Dearer than a few Harley Davidsons. to be honest mate... proberly a beter buy than a few too

[F5 Dave]

Jeezuz. You've foolishly invested waaay too much in a bitza but then think it is worth selling for a premium! Still needs engineer to fit unspecified swingarm to match wheel, then shocks to suit, spacers, brake etc.

Then you need the other bits engineered. Airbox for starter.
Then you need to check electrics probably rewire from scratch.
No pipe shown. 125 pipe not right. Build one is pretty much only option. Design and construction expenditure huge.
Then you need to tune it which less people can do these days. 38mm carb is actually too big. Way too big really.
Then you need to LVV certificate it for bigger engine (over 15%) and other mods

Bear in mind I've done all the above for my 500. I'd say he's about 40% finished where it stands. And it's still a dt175!


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4463673978

[husaberg]

Jeezuz. You've foolishly invested waaay too much in a bitza but then think it is worth selling for a premium! Still needs engineer to fit unspecified swingarm to match wheel, then shocks to suit, spacers, brake etc.

Then you need the other bits engineered. Airbox for starter.
Then you need to check electrics probably rewire from scratch.
No pipe shown. 125 pipe not right. Build one is pretty much only option. Design and construction expenditure huge.
Then you need to tune it which less people can do these days. 38mm carb is actually too big. Way too big really.
Then you need to LVV certificate it for bigger engine (over 15%) and other mods

Bear in mind I've done all the above for my 500. I'd say he's about 40% finished where it stands. And it's still a dt175!


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4463673978


with this head
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plus/2088279052.jpg

[F5 Dave]

That's the 'talk' grooving (spelling intentional).
Viewing on tablet rather than phone I do see a pipe. What is going on with the paint? And brakes? MIA? But with front M/C from the ark?
Pegs not road friendly. VIN plate painted over plus you'll need to hid the enormous LVV plate. Rear wheel not shown?

And barrel probably junked by exhaust port. That is terrible in high Def. Just butchered by a Ninnie.

[Grumph]

They're called "Singh slots" to be technical. Personally I've never seen the point in a 2T of squirting a stream of unburned,oily mixture at the plug.
Yeah, the top edge of the exhaust port looks a tad shall we say, agressive. Ring life would be short.
Anyone heard of the named porting service ?

[husaberg]

That's the 'talk' grooving (spelling intentional).
Viewing on tablet rather than phone I do see a pipe. What is going on with the paint? And brakes? MIA? But with front M/C from the ark?
Pegs not road friendly. VIN plate painted over plus you'll need to hid the enormous LVV plate. Rear wheel not shown?

And barrel probably junked by exhaust port. That is terrible in high Def. Just butchered by a Ninnie.

i do like the throttle barrel and the clutch lever with its mag like chromate finish and excentric adjuster but i dont think its ball ended .
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plus/2088279055.jpghttps://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plus/2088279074.jpg

Edit okay they are brass and not ball ended..... go steam punk i guess.........Kustom tech master cylinder brake and clutch brass levers ,vintage brass throttle

Holey shit look at the price...
https://school-of-cool.com/en/product/deluxe-line-clutch-lever-aluminum-brass-raw/
That is $364 NZD plus freight for the clutch lever and perch.

That brake lever and MC dave is NZD $740 plus freight.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I love the finish that vapour blasting gives the exterior of the engine bits. If I was to fart around with another old bike I would get that done.

[Laava]

I am posting this as have seen a few of these come thru trademe now where people have bought a flooded bike and then try to flick it on as it is very problematic to get it road legal. So, optimistic, but not necesssarily because of the price…
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/ducati/listing/4464537562

[HenryDorsetCase]

I am posting this as have seen a few of these come thru trademe now where people have bought a flooded bike and then try to flick it on as it is very problematic to get it road legal. So, optimistic, but not necesssarily because of the price…
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/ducati/listing/4464537562

the RC30 and RC45 still went for decent money.

[Laava]

the RC30 and RC45 still went for decent money.
My understanding is that it is the cost of replacing all the electronic bits plus factory locks that seals their doom. Whereas those hondas are highly collectable

[F5 Dave]

Didn't go higher than the (pillion?) Seat.

Um, yeah. So like, completely submerged. He was not clear about that at first was he?

[F5 Dave]

i do like the throttle barrel and the clutch lever with its mag like chromate finish and excentric adjuster but i dont think its ball ended .
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plus/2088279074.jpg

Edit okay they are brass and not ball ended..... go steam punk i guess.........Kustom tech master cylinder brake and clutch brass levers ,vintage brass throttle

Holey shit look at the price...
https://school-of-cool.com/en/product/deluxe-line-clutch-lever-aluminum-brass-raw/
That is $364 NZD plus freight for the clutch lever and perch.

That brake lever and MC dave is NZD $740 plus freight.
So, thigh stabbers.

I really hate the mirrors. You have to take your eyes off the road and divert them under the bars.


I swapped out my 765 mirrors that were above the bars for std 675 type, but under is a whole 'nother world of stupid.

[Grumph]

My understanding is that it is the cost of replacing all the electronic bits plus factory locks that seals their doom. Whereas those hondas are highly collectable

Yeah. This is where because bikes are lumped in with cars in the same piece of legislation we have to do replacement where original may still be viable.
In my experience anyway, bikes that have been underwater sustain less damage to electrics and other accessory systems than cars.
Maybe better weatherproofing at the design stage, who knows.
But to qualify for re-registration it's replace the specified bits.

The RC30 and 45 I'd doubt will ever see the road again. Collection queens or track only.

[HenryDorsetCase]

So, thigh stabbers.

I really hate the mirrors. You have to take your eyes off the road and divert them under the bars.


I swapped out my 765 mirrors that were above the bars for std 675 type, but under is a whole 'nother world of stupid.

I tried my bar end mirrors on the 675 under but couldnt cope and now they are above. I like them because they are shorter.

[HenryDorsetCase]

The RC30 and 45 I'd doubt will ever see the road again. Collection queens or track only.

To be fair thats probably what they were prior to the floods. I remember the ads talking about a "plinth" I think. in fact all you have to do is wash the mud off and put it where it can be admired. they dont need to go. Having said that they cease to be motorcycles and become something akin to my Star Trek Christmas tree ornaments* at that point.


*yes, its a thing. Yes I have... several.

[pritch]

I am posting this as have seen a few of these come thru trademe now where people have bought a flooded bike and then try to flick it on as it is very problematic to get it road legal. So, optimistic, but not necesssarily because of the price…

Pedantic I know, but he consistently spells Multistrada incorrectly even though he includes a closeup photo showing the correct spelling.

[neels]

Pedantic I know, but he consistently spells Multistrada incorrectly even though he includes a closeup photo showing the correct spelling.
I must also be pedantic, that was irritating me as well. It's right in front of you......

The problem with electronics being drowned while not powered up is that it probably dries out and works ok now, but the gremlins have been introduced to rear their heads at some point in the future.

[HenryDorsetCase]

The problem with electronics being drowned while not powered up is that it probably dries out and works ok now, but the gremlins have been introduced to rear their heads at some point in the future.

But, but ---- they're dirt bikes, right? they're SUPPOSED to get wet and covered in mud and ford rivers and other manly pursuits. So in fact they should be enhanced by a bit of sewage water...

[Racing Dave]

I must also be pedantic, that was irritating me as well. It's right in front of you......

If there's to be a pedantic competition, I'd like to be considered, too. Anyway, I've asked our Ducati friend the question. I wonder ifhe'll respond...

[neels]

But, but ---- they're dirt bikes, right? they're SUPPOSED to get wet and covered in mud and ford rivers and other manly pursuits. So in fact they should be enhanced by a bit of sewage water...
I guess it would depend on the IP rating, or in the case of sewage water, IPee rating.

[jellywrestler]

the RC30 and RC45 still went for decent money.

didn't see the 45 but the rc30 had almost no electronic parts that would be required to be replaced to get it back on the road, unlike things like this multistrada

[jellywrestler]

Didn't go higher than the (pillion?) Seat.

Um, yeah. So like, completely submerged. He was not clear about that at first was he?

not clear? he didn't say a fucking word is a far stretch from not clear.....

[F5 Dave]

not clear? he didn't say a fucking word is a far stretch from not clear.....



Only when questioned. So trying to hide it until called out.
To most of the country , to our shame, we have forgotten all that strife, witnessed only on Stuff etc photo's for a few days.

[Laava]

Didn't go higher than the (pillion?) Seat.

Um, yeah. So like, completely submerged. He was not clear about that at first was he?
I was in cyclespot last weekend and asked the cafe guys there how high the water was and it was up to the top of their counter top. So, effectively totally submerged, every single bike in store except for maybe three or four on a dais. Engines full of water, no big deal if you can drain it and get it going but it is all the places where it should never go that is problematic like inside brake systems, electronics , steering heads etc. And if the water has silt in it, the problem is far worse.
Not insurmountable but personally if I was buying a bike like this, I would still treat it as still needing to be stripped and inspected

[F5 Dave]

. . . and become something akin to my Star Trek Christmas tree ornaments* at that point.


*yes, its a thing. Yes I have... several.
Ohh, checking internet. . . Bah. Tòo expensive for me to buy in bulk and Graffiti my wife's increasingly insane collection of Christmas decorations while she is out.

[F5 Dave]

I was in cyclespot last weekend and asked the cafe guys there how high the water was and it was up to the top of their counter top. So, effectively totally submerged, every single bike in store except for maybe three or four on a dais. Engines full of water, no big deal if you can drain it and get it going but it is all the places where it should never go that is problematic like inside brake systems, electronics , steering heads etc. And if the water has silt in it, the problem is far worse.
Not insurmountable but personally if I was buying a bike like this, I would still treat it as still needing to be stripped and inspected
So, the muffins may have survived if they were on those little serving towers. . . . I mean if you didn't mind few day old muffins imbibing slit spray and vapours.

[Laava]

I am well known for eating food that is marginal to say the least. At our house I eat right overs, that means left overs that are right over the point of being left overs! So yeah, deluge fresh is the way I see it!

[HenryDorsetCase]

Ohh, checking internet. . . Bah. Tòo expensive for me to buy in bulk and Graffiti my wife's increasingly insane collection of Christmas decorations while she is out.

I may or may not have a standing search on tardme for "hallmark star trek". The last one I bought I got from Amazon aus with free shipping. Pewter Enterprise NCC -1701 (think original Star Trek) which was sort of expensive but still under a hundy.

[dangerous]

WHAT in fucking gods name... 19k after ya tore it to pieces, what ya sell the rest for 30k...fucking monkey humper...https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/bmw/listing/4472707292

[Laava]

It looks like it is broken in the middle and the engine is slipping out! I approve of the simplicity, but for gods sake step back from time to time and take a look at what is going on. If it looks funny to the eye, it is a fail IMO.

[F5 Dave]

Worst use ever of RD400 tank. Pipes will be horribly restricted if they contain baffling. Bet Damon sneered if he did indeed make them.

[neels]

The price is not as silly as some, but I don't get it. It started life as a proper trail bike, and you've made it less functional?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/listing/4473713166?tm=email&et=45&mt=F9EBD93A-36D0-423B-BB16-006FB3C425E7&bof=d1KmJF5j

[george formby]

The only time a brown seat is acceptable is after a hard day riding in knee deep clay. :oi-grr:

[F5 Dave]

Why did brown become de rigueur?
What not, say Red, or Blue?
Gunmetal FFS. Just not Brown.

[george formby]

Why did brown become de rigueur?
What not, say Red, or Blue?
Gunmetal FFS. Just not Brown.

The seat on my CRM is teal, still better than brown. Only just.

[F5 Dave]

I'd prefer a 90s Yamaha Pink.

[pritch]

Why did brown become de rigueur?
What not, say Red, or Blue?
Gunmetal FFS. Just not Brown.

Amen. :drinkup:

[Laava]

Brown goes with your stonewashed PU pleather DGR jacket. On the one day a year that you can bear to ride it.

[george formby]

I'd prefer a 90s Yamaha Pink.

Funny you should say that. There was a "pinkie" TY sat on trademe for eons. Absolutely mint with all the road gear and a rack.

[jellywrestler]

Why did brown become de rigueur?
What not, say Red, or Blue?
Gunmetal FFS. Just not Brown.

the Anal Bleaching crowd? who else has to change something they can't even see when they are riding?

[george formby]

the Anal Bleaching crowd?

Is their a collective noun for such a gathering?

[pete376403]

I'd prefer a 90s Yamaha Pink.

or a barbie KLR

[dangerous]

The only time a brown seat is acceptable is after a hard day riding in knee deep clay. :oi-grr:


Why did brown become de rigueur?
What not, say Red, or Blue?
Gunmetal FFS. Just not Brown.

STOP right there... there is ofcourse one exception, brown cos that was the colour of the poor fucking cow that had its hide striped for... the 500 V8

[husaberg]

Why did brown become de rigueur?
What not, say Red, or Blue?
Gunmetal FFS. Just not Brown.

Not sure re the seat but i blame these people for the brown grips?
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Classic%20Racers/MV%20Agusta%20350-Triple-1.jpghttps://ic.pics.livejournal.com/motorizm/78577508/47814/47814_original.jpg
There was some old classic bike that had a brown suede seat but i can't remember what it was.

[Grumph]

STOP right there... there is ofcourse one exception, brown cos that was the colour of the poor fucking cow that had its hide striped for... the 500 V8

No cow was hurt making that seat. It's cordoury. Carcano was very hot on light weight and fabric is lighter than leather.

It's also a bit tatty looking in the flesh. Saw it at Puke and had a short talk with Mr Miller about putting electronic ignition on it as both of us reckoned 6V Italian coils were shit. I'm told he's since done just that and it runs on eight reliably now.

[dangerous]

No cow was hurt making that seat. It's cordoury. Carcano was very hot on light weight and fabric is lighter than leather.

well bugger me, so not swade either... there ya go learn new shit every day dont ya.

[husaberg]

https://www.mcnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/PA-MZ-RE250-003.jpg

[F5 Dave]

STOP right there... there is ofcourse one exception, brown cos that was the colour of the poor fucking cow that had its hide striped for... the 500 V8
Look at the hoady bolts it's held on with!

[Laava]

Is their a collective noun for such a gathering?
A blanche?
A blanche of bobber riders!

[husaberg]

No cow was hurt making that seat. It's cordoury. Carcano was very hot on light weight and fabric is lighter than leather.

It's also a bit tatty looking in the flesh. Saw it at Puke and had a short talk with Mr Miller about putting electronic ignition on it as both of us reckoned 6V Italian coils were shit. I'm told he's since done just that and it runs on eight reliably now.

https://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/moto-guzzi-v8-1.jpg
i assumed it had double ended coils...

[jellywrestler]

Is their a collective noun for such a gathering?

harley owners group?

[Laava]

https://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/moto-guzzi-v8-1.jpg
i assumed it had double ended coils...
wow, 8 sets of points! Now that is dedication!

[Grumph]

Look at the hoady bolts it's held on with!

Aluminium. Hence large heads.

[F5 Dave]

Too bad for your leathers.

[Kickaha]

i assumed it had double ended coils...

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[husaberg]

husaberg has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space

hes just deleted a few

[dangerous]

Look at the hoady bolts it's held on with!
its to add stability waight after the saving on the seat cover...


wow, 8 sets of points! Now that is dedication!
try tuning 8 carbs LOL...

in 54, Guzzi built a... 4 cyl 4v head, DOHC water cooled FUEL INJECTED 500... nothings new... ther 1st R1 you could say was in the 30s and it ws super charged.

[dangerous]

husaberg has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space

noooooo... he just has you blocked LOL

[pete376403]

its to add stability waight after the saving on the seat cover...


try tuning 8 carbs LOL...

Finding out which cylinder was misfiring by touching the exhaust pipes one after another. Wasn't easy being a Guzzi mechanic.

[F5 Dave]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4475542912


There isn't a class where this would be back of the field competitive . Look at the std of finish as well!
It isn't even ready to race.

Plus the front Tyre was manufactured before the Kobe earthquake.:confused:

A thousand clams is still a lot of money.

[Drew]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4475542912


There isn't a class where this would be back of the field competitive . Look at the std of finish as well!
It isn't even ready to race.

Plus the front Tyre was manufactured before the Kobe earthquake.:confused:

A thousand clams is still a lot of money.
I agree with everything you said...

How sick am I that I still want it?

[george formby]

STOP right there... there is ofcourse one exception, brown cos that was the colour of the poor fucking cow that had its hide striped for... the 500 V8

Are the tank "dimples" for the riders nuts?

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/kawasaki/listing/4477022506

Why Jebus? Why?

[Grumph]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/kawasaki/listing/4477022506

Why Jebus? Why?

Hawkes Bay flood victim ? Got to admit the underseat wrapping in what appears to be a sugarbag is a new style adventure to me.

[pritch]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/kawasaki/listing/4477022506

Why Jebus? Why?

The ad says no questions have been asked. Not on Trademe perhaps but...

That hessian featured on the bike is reminiscent of the wrapping on a sniper rifle. All part of the fantasy? The choice of bike is odd, I thought the recommended Armageddon bike was the Kawasaki KLR650.

[husaberg]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/kawasaki/listing/4477022506

Why Jebus? Why?

I would like to her Drews take on the styling....

[dangerous]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/kawasaki/listing/4477022506

Why Jebus? Why?

mate... I have nooooo nooo fucking idea...

[Drew]

I would like to her Drews take on the styling....

Burn it. Then burn what's left.

[husaberg]

Burn it. Then burn what's left.

One never knows which way you will go drew.

[Drew]

One never knows which way you will go drew.

I hear ya, but this one just looks shit.

[dangerous]

WTF...https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4496887121

[Kickaha]

WTF...https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4496887121

One in similar condition with all the road gear but a drum brake model sold for $5500 about 6-8 months ago, that one I think would be the most complete one I have ever seen with the exception of the muffler and the carb but I doubt it'll go for that much

[jellywrestler]

WTF...https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4496887121

he's been in the bike trade for a long time, pricey but if someone wants to re live their youth it's sitting right there, you'll be in a walker before you find another.

[Drew]

that one I think would be the most complete one I have ever seen with the exception of the muffler and the carb


, you'll be in a walker before you find another.
These points occur to me too.
It's a small market, but someone might go $10k

[R650R]

Never mind the price looking at his other listings that dealer feels need to put his stickers on all bikes.
Anything unobtanium is only going to appreciate in value.watching one of these collector vids, guy had an OW01 Yamaha 750 that he paid “ too much” for at timenow just sold it for significant profit to get something else.

[HenryDorsetCase]

The only sprotbike I desire to own is a nice RC-51. But not at 24 grand.

[Kickaha]

The only sprotbike I desire to own is a nice RC-51. But not at 24 grand.

Then you wont ever own one, the cheapest price to buy a bike is just about always now, the IT200 I own cost me $300 some 20 years ago, I've bought 3 at that price but those days are long gone

[dangerous]

Never mind the price looking at his other listings that dealer feels need to put his stickers on all bikes.
yes he does, and for me I hate that, sure if it was a run of the mill bike but his are mostely rearaties that ya dont greffiti... i expect they come of easy, just a tacky way to advertise... at least hes stoped the potos of his missus spread over them not sure if he was trying to show her off or get ya attention... if the bikes right... it will get ya attention all on its own.

[onearmedbandit]

A friend bought a special Ducati off him, the stickers come off easy as. But agreed, glad he doesn't have his woman draped over the bikes any longer, just not necessary.

[Laava]

I bought my S4R off him and the stickers came off easy as. Also, he was accomodating with a couple of items. It had rubbish mirrors and the cush drives only lasted a couple of decent rides. 👍

[R650R]

The only sprotbike I desire to own is a nice RC-51. But not at 24 grand.

There is a mint low or zero miles one local here. Guy gets offers occasionally last turned down 50k I think…
That aftermarket pipe setup just looks wrong on that one too

[1/32 man]

An old adage that I use, "If the only thing wrong with it is the price, then buy it."

Consequently I am broke and only have one bike.

[pritch]

Thanks Kickaha I now have an ear worm. A good one though.

I'm hiding in Honduras
A desperate man
Send lawyers guns and money
The shit has hit the fan

[actungbaby]

One in similar condition with all the road gear but a drum brake model sold for $5500 about 6-8 months ago, that one I think would be the most complete one I have ever seen with the exception of the muffler and the carb but I doubt it'll go for that muchI had a It 400 for a week what
A impression was in 1981 and still remember it.going from c90 step thru to that was something else [emoji3526] love own one again.
465 had better low down torque
They say.

Sent from my CPH1941 using Tapatalk

[actungbaby]

Thanks Kickaha I now have an ear worm. A good one though.

I'm hiding in Honduras
A desperate man
Send lawyers guns and money
The shit has hit the fanTo funny warren z was unique .

Sent from my CPH1941 using Tapatalk

[F5 Dave]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4498070162


Well, he's had a go hasn't he?

Was silver, I like the colour, but not the rattle can finish. Spill of gas would have that streaking I bet. Oh, and the engine has been painted in situ, nuts and all. Bet that lasts no more than a few heat cycles.

Rear end sawn off so forget any touring abilities.

And the pipe. Oh lord. In what universe would that get a warrant?

[F5 Dave]

Well this looks a good price. Click

Ohh.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4492593793

Well chroming is becoming unaffordable so he's just painted it all. Which at first blush looks OK in pictures but Dear God- why oh why? Gold detailing and blue where it shouldn't be, ever.

Maybe to divert you away from the paint covering the chrome?

Like on the pipes. Again, a few heat cycles. . .

[Grumph]

The Yamaha's a collection of parts looking for a better home.

I'd imagine that's probably what you'd have to pay for a T20 restoration project now. Instruments shouldn't be too hard to find.
Paint and plate would cost you at least that nuch again, possibly more.
One for the collector with a gap in the collection.

[F5 Dave]

I bought the poster for the garage a decade ago, but that's the closest I'll get.

[husaberg]

Less ugly than most plastic maggots
but WTF is up with a single disc even the CB400N had twin disc didnt it?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4503284941

[Laava]

Lols,optimistic at any price! They have mistaken "post apocalyptic" for "crashed and left in barn"
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4503041559

[Grumph]

Unusually, the maggot looks better with a rider. Hides that seat.

Send that GN straight to the crusher. With the person who committed the atrocity.

[sugilite]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4498070162


Well, he's had a go hasn't he?

Was silver, I like the colour, but not the rattle can finish. Spill of gas would have that streaking I bet. Oh, and the engine has been painted in situ, nuts and all. Bet that lasts no more than a few heat cycles.

Rear end sawn off so forget any touring abilities.

And the pipe. Oh lord. In what universe would that get a warrant?Clearly he is parting this out. He already sold the back of the bike.

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[F5 Dave]

Nice, many larkfs.



The CX: exposed frame looks dreadful without sidecovers. Was going to say, appropriate riding gear for its natural habitat, but he has managed 1500km in 4 years. Not specifically in this guise though?

[Grumph]

If you squint hard enough the rear subframe looks a bit like a slimline featherbed.
But I've made several replacement Norton subframes to avoid just that.

[F5 Dave]

Having had a couple of racing nails on the dyno I was surprised to see how bad the frames were, things like squashed frame rails etc.
Wotaloda rubbish for all the jap criticism that went on.

[dangerous]

FUCK YOU CX HATERS... LOL. they look great they handle great go great, well from 81 they did... ya got me going guys I once had a 81 with a efe fairing on it still got that too... it has 3 XXX on the side why... well one was for a Z1R that binned it trying to keep up porters pass, another was a XJ9 loosing it trying to get away from me and the other a FZR6 again arsed up trying to keep up... now... for my next rant it will be about the CX TC...

ohh and Husa... the 78s only had 1 disc some 79s sold with 2

[F5 Dave]

Well that's a very nice offer Darryl, but we are both married. So it will have to be in Private. :love:

You do list two dreadful handling bikes there. The Z1 was legendary bad and the XJ twisted sideways with its shaft and top heavy demeanour.

[dangerous]

Well that's a very nice offer Darryl, but we are both married. So it will have to be in Private. :love:

You do list two dreadful handling bikes there. The Z1 was legendary bad and the XJ twisted sideways with its shaft and top heavy demeanour.

naaa mate My missus says she join in, ask yours might be suprised... anyway bugger yas (no Dave that was not a offer) check this legendary piece a kit out, has the riders name on it predating KB.

[husaberg]

Coming home from Lunch today. I seen a XZ550 it even sounded shit. How can a v twin sound shit?

[dangerous]

Coming home from Lunch today. I seen a XZ550 it even sounded shit. How can a v twin sound shit?

I think you were seeing things, they all died 30yrs ago

[F5 Dave]

naaa mate My missus says she join in, ask yours might be suprised... anyway bugger yas (no Dave that was not a offer) check this legendary piece a kit out, has the riders name on it predating KB.

Of course she'd join in, or perhaps just hold the camera and write about it, still have the magazine.

Actually we are both probably punching above our weight there.

XZ550? You saw one actually moving under its own avolition? Outstanding.

[Grumph]

Coming home from Lunch today. I seen a XZ550 it even sounded shit. How can a v twin sound shit?


I think you were seeing things, they all died 30yrs ago

Just proves a theory of mine that the West Coast exists in a time warp

[R650R]

Not a bike but an event.

Outfit called Dirt Queens on fakebook has been trying to organise an exclusive female riding/training/rally style event. In their own words they “are disappointed the female dirtbike community is not supporting in enough numbers to make viable”
Sounds a tad passive aggressive….
Kinda cool that someone has the gumption to organise this but think nz is a bit small for such boutique event but a good demonstration to that what people say they want and will pay for in “ market research” is often not the outcome.
They are about $11k short of break even so if anyone knows some sponsors that may help them out then hook the ladies up.

[Ginge09]

If someone wants to run an all female dirt bike event and make it a winner then they should be talking to Courtney Duncan’s people.

Multiple World champ, broken bones aside.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Here's another idiot trying to sell his overpriced crap.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/listing/4514151655?bof=kaiAdm7O

PS - buy my bike

[Laava]

Tell im ees dreamin!

[pritch]

Hmmm I looked at that and wondered what you were on about. Then I understood.

[BikeLED]

FUCK YOU CX HATERS... LOL. they look great they handle great go great, well from 81 they did... ya got me going guys I once had a 81 with a efe fairing on it still got that too... it has 3 XXX on the side why... well one was for a Z1R that binned it trying to keep up porters pass, another was a XJ9 loosing it trying to get away from me and the other a FZR6 again arsed up trying to keep up... now... for my next rant it will be about the CX TC...

ohh and Husa... the 78s only had 1 disc some 79s sold with 2

CX500 - when you ordered a Guzzi from Aliexpress...

[BikeLED]

How can a v twin sound shit?

potato, potato, potato...

[husaberg]

ohh and Husa... the 78s only had 1 disc some 79s sold with 2

Cheers one disk is a bit of an oversight on such a heavyweight bush pig.

[F5 Dave]

What the Actual Fuck?
Why would you? https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/harley-davidson/listing/4512454881

That would buy a fully kitted DR650 all the gear and pay for at least one holiday maybe several.
Then if something break parts are available at the dairy.

As opposed to. . Well I've never heard of one, but apparently you can mail order parts from the UK.

[jim.cox]

Why would you? https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/harley-davidson/listing/4512454881

For the logo on the side-covers (and maybe the scabbard)

I reccon it would be a real pig to ride with those front pannier tanks full

[Kickaha]

As opposed to. . Well I've never heard of one, but apparently you can mail order parts from the UK.

Rotax motor by the look of it, pity they didn't use the 500

[F5 Dave]

I believe they did when Armstrong made a UK military bike I read about in the 80s perhaps. Really not interested enough to research it. Seems like such a dead end development.

[Laava]

Pretty sure that is a rebadged bike, maybe MZ or even an Aprilia? Anyway uses the Rotax motor and probably completely metric.
edit,…https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armstrong-CCM_Motorcycles

[Berries]

Needs more tassels.

[HenryDorsetCase]

It says it is petrol but I thought they were diesel. or JP-8

[Kickaha]

It says it is petrol but I thought they were diesel. or JP-8

You're thinking of the Hayes Industries KLR650 conversion

[husaberg]

Pretty sure that is a rebadged bike, maybe MZ or even an Aprilia? Anyway uses the Rotax motor and probably completely metric.
edit,…https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armstrong-CCM_Motorcycles

For the logo on the side-covers (and maybe the scabbard)

I reccon it would be a real pig to ride with those front pannier tanks full

I believe they did when Armstrong made a UK military bike I read about in the 80s perhaps. Really not interested enough to research it. Seems like such a dead end development.

Harley at about the same time sold a Rotax single powered flat tracker woods framed from memory.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f47843_c834aa763a52442bbcb940d1779f4956~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_740,h_416,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/f47843_c834aa763a52442bbcb940d1779f4956~mv2.jpg
there were a couple of tracks that the singles were the better choice as they had turns and jumps
they tested one in PB. but i think that was just a woods branded one.
i remember the Armstong from the poms about the same time we here has XL500's or 600s RC's

Google says the harleys military bikes were bombardier armstrong which were actually originally swms https://www.pressreader.com/uk/classic-bike-guide/20221024/282449942933680.
pretty sure rotax shared ownership with bombardier and can am.

[husaberg]

You're thinking of the Hayes Industries KLR650 conversion
i was wondering what you were meaning.....
https://www.reddit.com/r/WeirdWheels/comments/1401dcg/2004_hayes_m1030m1_is_a_kawasaki_klr650_with_an/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAq3cwp_Paw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRzP_NMIYrU

[Laava]

Unreal. He should $1 auction it
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/other/listing/4542309983

[F5 Dave]

I sold a kids swingset that way just to save taking it to the tip and it had no rust. I actually had to offer it after it didn't sell for 50cents. They felt guilty and paid me 10x that when they picked it up. But I think that's his best option.

[jellywrestler]

Unreal. He should $1 auction it
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/other/listing/4542309983

he's promised to get some cash together to bail his mate out of jail, but we know he doesn't actually want him out of jail cause he's currently using his wifes fanny to have a wank in.....

[Laava]

he's promised to get some cash together to bail his mate out of jail, but we know he doesn't actually want him out of jail cause he's currently using his wifes fanny to have a wank in.....
Not sure if that is tragically true or just a likely scenario? Either way….

[R650R]

Unreal. He should $1 auction it
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/other/listing/4542309983

His non compliant 90cm gas oven has no takers on one dollar reserve and must be picked up before today. I seriously think the oven is a better buy than the chopper.

[Dak S83]

Yea well, I don't think so https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4547329678

[F5 Dave]

Well I quite like the rising sun graphic. But the seat is the dumbest thing I've seen. And if it rained while you were out you'd get an eye full of water:rolleyes:

[HenryDorsetCase]

The sticker underneath is HRC so I have inferred from that that the engine is full works and this is the fastest 90cc engine ever made.

[F5 Dave]

Well it is a roadbike, so they've probably chosen an Endurance spec than short circuit/short fuse kind of tune. :yes:

[dangerous]

Yea well, I don't think so https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4547329678

hahahaaaa... ohhh nooooooooio... I like it love the buell style pipe

[dangerous]

"like riding a BMX with a motor"

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/triumph/listing/4548542385

[Grumph]

"like riding a BMX with a motor"

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/triumph/listing/4548542385

Seat height will suit the vertically challenged.
I'd love to know where these people get WOF's.

[dangerous]

Seat height will suit the vertically challenged.
I'd love to know where these people get WOF's.

fuck yes... had one refused the other day due to no rear foot hangers (ummm single seat) and a friend had her R6 denied as she had after market leavers (small girl hands much safer than std)

[HenryDorsetCase]

"like riding a BMX with a motor"

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/triumph/listing/4548542385

NGL I really like the look and profile of that Triumph chopper. I suspect I would enjoy riding it down from Kaikoura until I got to Oaro. I cant imagine it being much joy through the Hundalees.

[dangerous]

NGL I really like the look and profile of that Triumph chopper. I suspect I would enjoy riding it down from Kaikoura until I got to Oaro. I cant imagine it being much joy through the Hundalees.

mate... id be fucking impressed if you made it to south bay

[Grumph]

mate... id be fucking impressed if you made it to south bay

So would I. Knees up around your ears and arms stretched upwards. Pain.

[neels]

$3200 for most of a motorcycle, and permanent hearing damage.....

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/honda/listing/4554634413?bof=1WanFoHu

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plus/2092412765.jpg

[F5 Dave]

That ain't a mo'sicle. That's a Scooder.

To channel Grump ,-where the hell are they getting their WOFs?
It's like a rolling litany of violations.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Its really interesting and started after the quakes here. Lots of yoof got these shitty clapped out scooters and modified them to be as annoying as possible. Then they ride them (slowly) round the place making as much noise as they can make. We live near the bottom of the Port Hills and you can hear them for miles. Its a whole scene. It has seemed to have driven the prices of old scooters through the roof. You see them over $4k. I like scooters and would have another but as utility urban transport - not a style statement. What I want is a Fuji Rabbit with a full electric powertrain.

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4554068210?bof=1WanFoHu

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/4554068191?bof=1WanFoHu


How long have I been seeing these do the rounds on tardme? Must be nearly two years. I really like the VF750 even in the red and black. I owned one and it was a nice bike. Not that I want to own another. This one probably has camshafts made of steel with proper oiling if it has done 55000k's.

[onearmedbandit]

Its really interesting and started after the quakes here. Lots of yoof got these shitty clapped out scooters and modified them to be as annoying as possible. Then they ride them (slowly) round the place making as much noise as they can make. We live near the bottom of the Port Hills and you can hear them for miles. Its a whole scene. It has seemed to have driven the prices of old scooters through the roof. You see them over $4k. I like scooters and would have another but as utility urban transport - not a style statement. What I want is a Fuji Rabbit with a full electric powertrain.

These be the guys you are talking about, the QCR. And yeah they know how annoying they are.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/123558695/the-quake-city-rumblers-a-decade-spent-in-the-slow-lane

[HenryDorsetCase]

These be the guys you are talking about, the QCR. And yeah they know how annoying they are.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/123558695/the-quake-city-rumblers-a-decade-spent-in-the-slow-lane

I have a friend who does it. He calls it "pesting". We're going to go out and pester our way round the town. Then off to Smash Palace. I don't see the attraction frankly but I am now old.

[F5 Dave]

I was thinking of attending a Syd's run when I got better as I read about it from hospital bed several months back, and resolved to get my Stinger going and load the van with it and dirtbike. Sounds like they wouldn't want me on a standard bike.

. . . still have to get the energy to get it up and running anyway.

[onearmedbandit]

I have a friend who does it. He calls it "pesting". We're going to go out and pester our way round the town. Then off to Smash Palace. I don't see the attraction frankly but I am now old.

Yup, SP is my old haunt, Chris is a top bloke. Most of them are but I haven't caught up with them for ages.

[Grumph]

I was thinking of attending a Syd's run when I got better as I read about it from hospital bed several months back, and resolved to get my Stinger going and load the van with it and dirtbike. Sounds like they wouldn't want me on a standard bike.

. . . still have to get the energy to get it up and running anyway.

Lot of Vintage club bikes on Syd's run. I'm sure the Stinger would be welcome.
I met the QCR in bulk when they did a run to Hororata. Probably as far as they'd ever go. Heard a swarm of bees coming up the road so went and had a look.
One was channelling Dave - "It seized at least 15 times coming out here " announced proudly as he started to take the barrel off a small Yamaha.

Walked quietly away, laughing to myself.

[F5 Dave]

Ha. I raced 27 years and only ever seized Air-cooled *ondas.. maybe 4 times. Most of the time on Suzuki. Zero seizes.

Actually I nipped the LCerised honda once.

[neels]

These be the guys you are talking about, the QCR. And yeah they know how annoying they are.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/123558695/the-quake-city-rumblers-a-decade-spent-in-the-slow-lane

They must have inspired the next generation, I quite often see a bunch of younguns around our place on old chopped up steppies and small commuter bikes, but they're definitely not heading towards their 40's.

Still less annoying than the idiots riding around the cycle lanes on unregistered trail bikes.

[F5 Dave]

We have kids on bicycles with bull horns and annoying music occasionally. They can't be enjoying it, the only pleasure is in upsetting other people.

Very mature.

[F5 Dave]

Well a thousand dollars isn't much


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4583758334


Except when all you get is this. Seat is new and, um, trendy. It doesn't fit mind. But then, there's the tank that's been repainted. But doesn't really suit, or fit.
The rust has been painted over, there no pipes, actually not much of anything else.

I'm thinking of what you could do with $1000.

[husaberg]

Well a thousand dollars isn't much


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4583758334


Except when all you get is this. Seat is new and, um, trendy. It doesn't fit mind. But then, there's the tank that's been repainted. But doesn't really suit, or fit.
The rust has been painted over, there no pipes, actually not much of anything else.

I'm thinking of what you could do with $1000.
I never noticed the clutch bulge is different on the early compared to late twins.

[dangerous]

6K+ fuck me its not even got the correct exhaust on it... I paid 200 for mine... ummm 40yrs agoish https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4596385521

[F5 Dave]

It's fairly sound looking but an interpretation of how it could have looked if honda chose that styling.

Wiring should go inside the bars but that would require the correct throttle body. 7/10. Cute, but a representation not a full rest restoration thus worth much less. But most of it looks well done.

[F5 Dave]

Well a thousand dollars isn't much


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4583758334


Except when all you get is this. Seat is new and, um, trendy. It doesn't fit mind. But then, there's the tank that's been repainted. But doesn't really suit, or fit.
The rust has been painted over, there no pipes, actually not much of anything else.

I'm thinking of what you could do with $1000.

I've just clocked a picture of an old DT(360 in this case but RT, CT etc were the same). That's where I've seen the tank before. Had thought TS but it wasn't right at the front or the cap. Actually cap is bodged on, maybe Kawakamakazi

[Grumph]

It's fairly sound looking but an interpretation of how it could have looked if honda chose that styling.

Wiring should go inside the bars but that would require the correct throttle body. 7/10. Cute, but a representation not a full rest restoration thus worth much less. But most of it looks well done.

I suspect it's a CB100 with a 125 motor.

[jellywrestler]

optimistic, more like fraudulent. This guy some how has three original posters some over 100 years old, all on the same paper despite two being of american origin, and one british, all three were sold by southwards not that many years ago.
Despite the constant run of people telling him they are not original they still claim they are, with no provenance.
arsewipe

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/antiques-collectables/automotive-transport/motorbikes/listing/4592785209

[F5 Dave]

Yeah. But the person questioning can't even spell 'sure'..

So I'm on his side until the adults show up.

Ooh the ironing.

To be fair they should burn that photocopy. I work with people from Bharat who would go WTF?

[F5 Dave]

[Previous poster deleted his post] but I'll leave this here for giggles.

Something Something Lizard people.

Something Something Jews.

Something Something Covid was a CIA scam
.

[neels]

optimistic, more like fraudulent. This guy some how has three original posters some over 100 years old, all on the same paper despite two being of american origin, and one british, all three were sold by southwards not that many years ago.
Despite the constant run of people telling him they are not original they still claim they are, with no provenance.
arsewipe

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/antiques-collectables/automotive-transport/motorbikes/listing/4592785209

Someone must have done a print run of those at some point, pretty sure I've seen all of them at various times in different places, most of which they wouldn't be if they were genuinely old and valuable. Usually alongside similar posters for the Austin 7 and Model A Ford lubrication chart.

[HenryDorsetCase]

[Previous poster deleted his post] but I'll leave this here for giggles.

Something Something Lizard people.

Something Something Jews.

Something Something Covid was a CIA scam
.

well it would be completely impossible to decide who had posted anything unhinged like that here.

[dangerous]

Well a thousand dollars isn't much


https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/honda/listing/4583758334


Except when all you get is this. Seat is new and, um, trendy. It doesn't fit mind. But then, there's the tank that's been repainted. But doesn't really suit, or fit.
The rust has been painted over, there no pipes, actually not much of anything else.

I'm thinking of what you could do with $1000.

that is NOT a 125T engine...

[F5 Dave]

I'll bow to expertise. It had too many cams, (ie. More than zero) valves, rockers and whatnot to maintain any sort of interest.

[Berries]

Selling as have lost interest.
No shit.

...

[F5 Dave]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4607455669

So what is it? It's neither beast(sic) nor fowl.

So you've started up a 400 import. But the front looks from another era.
It's kinda asking for RWU forks or for the styling to be updated. As it is. . . Um.
32k? Bud. It's not an RG500.

[Racing Dave]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4607455669

As it is. . . Um, 32k?

But it's got Bremco brakes; that's pretty rare!

[Stylo]

He's an Optimistic seller.

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/suzuki/listing/4607455669

So what is it? It's neither beast(sic) nor fowl.

So you've started up a 400 import. But the front looks from another era.
It's kinda asking for RWU forks or for the styling to be updated. As it is. . . Um.
32k? Bud. It's not an RG500.

For $32k I would insist on RWU Ohlins forks, Dymags (era correct) and BremBO brakes, not some shitty off-brand.

It is on my watchlist though just to see how many times it rolls round.