Optimistic sellers

[babysteps]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=945730335

Potential CASH buyer "Hey, can I come have a look over the weekend? Mark "

Seller "Hi, not into showing it. If you want it use the buy now button. I am happy to keep the bike if it does not sell."

Someone doesn't want to sell their bike.

And a follow up......

Potential CASH Buyer "So you want someone to buy a 14 year old bike sight unseen without inspecting it first? What is the point of putting it up for sale if you're not interested in selling it? "

Seller "I brought the bike sight unseen without inspection in Auckland. The bike can be brought by pushing the "buy now " option and coming up with the cash. If it does not sell I am happy to keep riding it. Not sure why you have filled out the question as the bike is for sale and can be purchased"

Potential CASH Buyer "There is a difference between available for sale and it selling. I am a cash buyer and would have probably bought the bike off you this weekend if you had let me come have a look at it. However now i'm going to look at another bike and probably buy that one! Good luck with your sale."

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yeh - but a grand for a poster ???

CAN YOU NOT SEE THE NIPPLES? That's $800 right there......

________________________________


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-947584854.htm

This clown is taking the piss. $5k and a bag of salt and vinegar

[F5 Dave]

And a follow up......

Potential CASH Buyer "So you want someone to buy a 14 year old bike sight unseen without inspecting it first? What is the point of putting it up for sale if you're not interested in selling it? "

Seller "I brought the bike sight unseen without inspection in Auckland. The bike can be brought by pushing the "buy now " option and coming up with the cash. If it does not sell I am happy to keep riding it. Not sure why you have filled out the question as the bike is for sale and can be purchased"

Potential CASH Buyer "There is a difference between available for sale and it selling. I am a cash buyer and would have probably bought the bike off you this weekend if you had let me come have a look at it. However now i'm going to look at another bike and probably buy that one! Good luck with your sale."
Hello my friend. Think of it this way; your life is fuller and more enriched for not meeting this guy in real life.
ERM, I've assumed it is you as cash buyer, perhaps not.

[babysteps]

Yeah It's me. Could have been a nice bike

[F5 Dave]

Could have been the worst 45 min of your life dealing with him. Some things just aren't worth it.

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-949385612.htm

Struggle to see the value here.

[yevjenko]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-949385612.htm

Struggle to see the value here.
Wait what???? So he's got a 60,000 km rsv that's been crashed, he's stuck high bars on it, and chucked away the fairings and he wants more for it than a newer proper Tuono with less km's.
He's barking that one

[mossy1200]

Wait what???? So he's got a 60,000 km rsv that's been crashed, he's stuck high bars on it, and chucked away the fairings and he wants more for it than a newer proper Tuono with less km's.
He's barking that one

Nothing against a x crashed by previous owner 2000 model rsv not rebuilt to original but 7.5 buys more than that.
That's what I was thinking anyway.

[Tazz]

Asking price: $8,500 Or Near Offer
Listed: Mon 15 Oct 2012, 7:14 pm


http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/33/129985033_full.jpg

He's got to be as lazy at as me :laugh:

If he actually still has it and it came down in price, so keen. I look at it every few months and drool a little. Mind you, hang in long enough and it will increase in value again eh :D

[mossy1200]

Asking price: $8,500 Or Near Offer
Listed: Mon 15 Oct 2012, 7:14 pm



He's got to be as lazy at as me :laugh:

If he actually still has it and it came down in price, so keen. I look at it every few months and drool a little. Mind you, hang in long enough and it will increase in value again eh :D

Is the photo date stamped 2010?

[yevjenko]

Nothing against a x crashed by previous owner 2000 model rsv not rebuilt to original but 7.5 buys more than that.
That's what I was thinking anyway.
The problem with crashing an rsv, is the frame is cracked really easily by the foot levers, which tends to write them off. Some not so honest folk will bog the cracks and paint over them.

Either way, like you say 7.5 is way too much for that bike.

[Tazz]

Is the photo date stamped 2010?

That is most likely the camera manufacture date/default. If you pull the battery out some reset to default, and then if you're to lazy to put the correct date or turn date stamping off it will have some random old date on yer happy snaps.

[Vinz0r]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-949385612.htm

Struggle to see the value here.

Erm, pretty sure a guy on KB sold this last year for about $3500.

[nodrog]

The problem with crashing an rsv, is the frame is cracked really easily by the foot levers, which tends to write them off. Some not so honest folk will bog the cracks and paint over them.

Either way, like you say 7.5 is way too much for that bike.

you mean where the brake or gear lever dents the casting? that's only cosmetic, but as you say it writes them off because the insurance cost of replacing the frame is generally more $ than what the bike is worth.

[Drew]

you mean where the brake or gear lever dents the casting? that's only cosmetic, but as you say it writes them off because the insurance cost of replacing the frame is generally more $ than what the bike is worth.

Swingarms are a bit spenny too.

[nodrog]

Swingarms are a bit spenny too.

they dent like a gay mans poo's

[yevjenko]

Yup that's the bit, and no they're not just cosmetic. Mate's bike was written off because of it

you mean where the brake or gear lever dents the casting? that's only cosmetic, but as you say it writes them off because the insurance cost of replacing the frame is generally more $ than what the bike is worth.

[nodrog]

Yup that's the bit, and no they're not just cosmetic. Mate's bike was written off because of it

yes dear.


________

[Drew]

Yup that's the bit, and no they're not just cosmetic. Mate's bike was written off because of it

They still pass a warrant with those dents. It's the cost involved to make the bike like new, not a safety issue.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Swingarms are a bit spenny too.

didnt they have swingarm/suspension linkages that were made of chocolate and broke causing crashes and one death? I remember reading a long forum thread on it and someone had done FEA on it and there were lawsuits and stuff. Germany and NZ and UK I think?

I love them (I LOOOOOOVE the RSV4-R and the RSV4 Tuono) but I would never buy one due to the shitness of the importer and the niggling "what if" in my head.

[nodrog]

didnt they have swingarm/suspension linkages that were made of chocolate and broke causing crashes and one death? I remember reading a long forum thread on it and someone had done FEA on it and there were lawsuits and stuff. Germany and NZ and UK I think?

I love them (I LOOOOOOVE the RSV4-R and the RSV4 Tuono) but I would never buy one due to the shitness of the importer and the niggling "what if" in my head.

There was a swingarm recall, on the second generation ones. I've drunk a bit of beer since, but I think some were tearing where a rivnut went through the folded alloy part.

and you can get aftermarket shock linkages to ease your paranoia.

[mossy1200]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/158016-Aprillia-RSV-Streetfighter-Project?highlight=2000+aprilia

found it.

[EJK]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/158016-Aprillia-RSV-Streetfighter-Project?highlight=2000+aprilia

found it.

Depreciation went the other way in two years.

[yevjenko]

They still pass a warrant with those dents. It's the cost involved to make the bike like new, not a safety issue.
They don't just dent, they crack. See the picks on kb from rustyrobot. And with a crack, they definitively don't pass warrant.

[Drew]

didnt they have swingarm/suspension linkages that were made of chocolate and broke causing crashes and one death? I remember reading a long forum thread on it and someone had done FEA on it and there were lawsuits and stuff. Germany and NZ and UK I think?

I love them (I LOOOOOOVE the RSV4-R and the RSV4 Tuono) but I would never buy one due to the shitness of the importer and the niggling "what if" in my head.
I think it was the 2004 model that got a new swingarm. Those lazy cunts used to just chuck a replacement in the crate with the bike once they realised the problem. Dealers had to do the swap themselves.

[nodrog]

They don't just dent, they crack. See the picks on kb from rustyrobot. And with a crack, they definitively don't pass warrant.

you mean this pic?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=293566&d=1392188430

[yevjenko]

you mean this pic?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=293566&d=1392188430
ha ha ha. Brilliant

[jasonu]

http://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/5222926425.html

[mulletman]

http://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/5222926425.html

Complete resto :killingme

[sugilite]

Complete resto :killingme

Yeah, as in where has the resto it gone? :lol:

[James Deuce]

Yeah, as in where has the resto it gone? :lol:

Yep, "ruined" in terms of historical value. Nice little hipster cafe racer though.

[James Deuce]

Yep, "ruined" in terms of historical value. Nice little hipster cafe racer though.

Oh shit, I said racer. Shaun will be in here tearing me my third arsehole in 3...2....

[Askor]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-950094077.htm

[EJK]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-950094077.htm

Must have cost him $2k in stickers alone.

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-950560110.htm

Shall I point out the typo in the starting price? the extra "1" in front of the 5?


DREEEEAMER.

[Scubbo]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-950560110.htm

Shall I point out the typo in the starting price? the extra "1" in front of the 5?


DREEEEAMER.

crazy, especially when there is this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-950939669.htm for sale for half the price

[J.A.W.]

Wow.. even that 1/2 price H1D is 10X the price - that I paid for one just like it.. a few years ( ok decades) ago..
& they are a way better machine than a poxy 500/4.. that Honda seller dude - IS - bloody dreamin'..

[F5 Dave]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-950094077.htm
Certainly. Devalued as heck by now. But consider that the similar bike a competitor rode apparently had 50k in it. Yeah I was shocked.

[Voltaire]

Are the dreamers the one selling or the ones saying the sellers a dreamer?

[J.A.W.]

Are the dreamers the one selling or the ones saying the sellers a dreamer?

Nah, the buyers, if they pay that much..

[Voltaire]

Nah, the buyers, if they pay that much..

dunno, what have you got?

[J.A.W.]

dunno, what have you got?

I had a vivid dream that I won lotto big.. so I do know what it feels like.. didn't make me stupid enough to actually buy a ticket, though..

[Voltaire]

I had a vivid dream that I won lotto big.. so I do know what it feels like.. didn't make me stupid enough to actually buy a ticket, though..

so no bikes then, thought so :lol:

[J.A.W.]

so no bikes then, thought so :lol:


Oh - you want to buy something? Sure, I do have rare & interesting 2T bike items I'd part with, see if you could handle them.. or die trying.. if you are man enough.. PM me..

[Voltaire]

Oh - you want to buy something? Sure, I do have rare & interesting 2T bike items I'd part with, see if you could handle them.. or die trying.. if you are man enough.. PM me..

Ah..................... thought so....another keyboard biker, pics or be #1 on my ignore list, and you lot are rather needy of attention :violin:

[J.A.W.]

Ah..................... thought so....another keyboard biker, pics or be #1 on my ignore list, and you lot are rather needy of attention :violin:

So you really are a virtual 'tyre kicker' - time-waster then, & lamely feigned interest for no useful reason.. so, yeah, you're a useless waste of thread space, too..

[Drew]

So you really are a virtual 'tyre kicker' - time-waster then, & lamely feigned interest for no useful reason.. so, yeah, you're a useless waste of thread space, too..

Sounds to me, like you've got some classics in the shed that should be on the track. I'll ride one, just because I'm a good cunt.

[J.A.W.]

Sure, next time you're over this way, we'll drag a couple of 'em out, kick 'em in the guts & let 'er rip.. great stuff..

[Drew]

Sure, next time you're over this way, we'll drag a couple of 'em out, kick 'em in the guts & let 'er rip.. great stuff..

Bring one to the Shorai batteries international classic. Formally known as the Barry Sheene festival of speed.

Old smoker would be good fun round Hampton downs. Lots of time to hold it wide fucken open.

[J.A.W.]

Bring one to the Shorai batteries international classic. Formally known as the Barry Sheene festival of speed.

Old smoker would be good fun round Hampton downs. Lots of time to hold it wide fucken open.

One day.. sounds like fun..
.. but if you can find a way in the rules to stick a ~120hp/~60Kg 750/3 2T mill into a 250 GP chassis, & race it - I can get you started..

[Drew]

One day.. sounds like fun..
.. but if you can find a way in the rules to stick a ~120hp/~60Kg 750/3 2T mill into a 250 GP chassis, & race it - I can get you started..
That fits our F1 rules as it happens. Only not eligible in our nationals, every other series runs F1 instead of superbike.

[Mike.Gayner]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-949341381.htm

What a tit.

[TLDV8]

Nothing wrong with a bit of optimism.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Honda-GL1000-Goldwing-/301745634173?hash=item464170fb7d

[Ocean1]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-949341381.htm

What a tit.

They were moonbeams new, and looking at asking prices for Australasia over the last year or so that's not silly money.

Nice bike, be maybe No 4 or 5 on in my "money's no problem" actual riding collection.

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-953438259.htm

well.. it is a standard though

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-953585248.htm

is.... is his brain damaged?

[Tazz]

Hope it's not anyone on here?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-948436612.htm


http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/tq/410011641.jpg

Why wouldn't you start it...? Alarm bells.

[EJK]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-953438259.htm

well.. it is a standard though


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-953585248.htm

is.... is his brain damaged?

Yeah they are overpriced but not THAT over the top...

This thread is about trademe fucktards whose loose on their heads like this one

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-950585216.htm


$18,000 for rusty pieces of shit.

[EJK]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-949341381.htm

What a tit.

$20k is outstanding but mind you they were $32k brand new. Those HP2s and especially HP2 Sports are getting rarer day by day.

[jasonu]

Yeah they are overpriced but not THAT over the top...

This thread is about trademe fucktards whose loose on their heads like this one

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-950585216.htm


$18,000 for rusty pieces of shit.

I'm not so sure this one is over priced.

[Tazz]

I'm not so sure this one is over priced.

http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1917/Indian/SINGLE-POWER-PLUS-33ci/Values

[EJK]

I'm not so sure this one is over priced.

I'll ask the seller if he can throw in fresh WOF and 3 months rego with the asking price.

[F5 Dave]

That's because you're a bit of a cunt. And I like that. Rep points.

[Katman]

Seriously?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-954558223.htm

:facepalm:

[nodrog]

Seriously?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-954558223.htm

:facepalm:

some foam blowing Auckland fag will think that's cool.

[bogan]

Seriously?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-954558223.htm

:facepalm:

My word dleysixa read this bit " Camo paint work. Need " as "Camo paint needs work" which it fucking does as it is all just one block color of off-beige.

[Voltaire]

some foam blowing Auckland fag will think that's cool.

That's assuming the fake lawn is thrown in with the deal.:love:

[F5 Dave]

That is special. Good find. Like the professional tank graphics, gotta be worth the extra $5700 of its worth. Assuming the petrol tank is full.

[jellywrestler]

This thread is about trademe fucktards whose loose on their heads like this one

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-950585216.htm


$18,000 for rusty pieces of shit.

reality is that's not a bad price if you want one, they don't make em any more...

[jellywrestler]

http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1917/Indian/SINGLE-POWER-PLUS-33ci/Values

that's a joke simple and plain

[Ender EnZed]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-947990081.htm

[pritch]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-950560110.htm

Shall I point out the typo in the starting price? the extra "1" in front of the 5?


DREEEEAMER.

I seem to recall that mine only cost $1750 new in 1972.

Saw an item in a bike mag a while back that recommended these over the 750, partly because they didn't command the same high prices and because they were an all round nicer bike.

[F5 Dave]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-947990081.htm
That's a cute little thing. But by summer, knowing Suzuki you'll prolly get a new gsxr600 for similar coin.

[Ender EnZed]

That's a cute little thing. But by summer, knowing Suzuki you'll prolly get a new gsxr600 for similar coin.

I like CB400s and I like Bol d'Ors, but I can't imagine anyone thinking that was worth 12.5k.

Holeshot still has one of the L5s for $13k. (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-950951090.htm)

[Tazz]

that's a joke simple and plain

A lot of yanks seem to swear by shit like that. Would be interested to know where they get their data. A 5 year old vehicle with X amount of K's would be a bit easier to pin a value around than a classic, which often involves more emotion than financial common-sense anyway.

Someone is laughing all the way to the bank because of it either way.

[nzspokes]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-955196604.htm

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-955196604.htm

I mean the dent and scratches and of course the year only adds character and value to the bike right? I'm sure 12k is just about right.

GTFO :laugh:

[jasonu]

A lot of yanks seem to swear by shit like that. Would be interested to know where they get their data. A 5 year old vehicle with X amount of K's would be a bit easier to pin a value around than a classic, which often involves more emotion than financial common-sense anyway.

Someone is laughing all the way to the bank because of it either way.

NADA and KBB are far from reliable when it comes to actual classics and barn finds.

[Voltaire]

Nice Honda 550/4 but...$15K
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/414867542.jpg
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-955656914.htm

[Oscar]

Apparently if you put your bike in a classic show it doubles the value.

[Voltaire]

I wonder what I could get for this?
Has import docs but not yet vinned, I've ridden it goes ok. Comes with all the Mk 2 fairings too.( top box and rack not included)
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p235/rednzep/IMG_00281_zps87vewn3f.jpg

[F5 Dave]

Re CB550, which used to trade for less than a grand.

And if you don't have the iconic pipes, it quarters it. Fail.

[swarfie]

I wonder what I could get for this?

I'd take it off your hands.....bag of chips?

I'd need a signature on divorce paper tho' :laugh:

[F5 Dave]

He's not going to divorce you, her too good a sugar daddy for losing.

[Pumba]

Just encase you missed it in the wanna be biker sub forum

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=950112818

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-955631275.htm

speaking of overpriced Hondas....... I like this, but come on!

[F5 Dave]

How is that rare and collectable?

20 years on, how many people are frothing over Kawasaki Zephers for example?

[yevjenko]

How is that rare and collectable?

20 years on, how many people are frothing over Kawasaki Zephers for example?
Not this little black duck that's for sure

[Drew]

Just encase you missed it in the wanna be biker sub forum

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=950112818

I thought possibly $2k given that it was a Japanese one...then realised the spokies were put on by the owner and it's a shit one. $1500, top dollar.

[EJK]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-955631275.htm

speaking of overpriced Hondas....... I like this, but come on!

Jesus that idiots got a crack in his head.


Found this one.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/link.aspx?i=11092&id=956126947&t=ca&s=2793911&c=-457

[Mike.Gayner]

Jesus that idiots got a crack in his head.


Found this one.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/link.aspx?i=11092&id=956126947&t=ca&s=2793911&c=-457

Hahah what?!

[Banditbandit]

So .. take an old 250 (1987 to 1996 sort of range) and call them 'cafe racers' and get mega bucks for it ?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-956212192.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-949965271.htm

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-956577590.htm

17 year old bike for 23k with old and dated technology, suspension,...etc
I get that this is all special edition and all...but

23k gets you a...

demo less than 1000kms 2015 RSV4
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-855739517.htm

brand new 2015 ZX14R
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-837829345.htm

brand new 2015 ZX10R
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-836945441.htm

brand new 2015 GSX-R 1000 for 20k
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-855722523.htm

[F5 Dave]

SR250: Imagine spending six big ones and getting a 18hp grinder. The other one is worth it just for the ghey sticker on the back.

[Drew]

Hahahaha. The Senna isn't even that rare is it?

[HenryDorsetCase]

Jesus that idiots got a crack in his head.


Found this one.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/link.aspx?i=11092&id=956126947&t=ca&s=2793911&c=-457

Guy I know just sold one for a fair bit less than that. Plus it was the yellow speedblock paintjob.

[Ender EnZed]

Anyone fancy a 160km/h GN250?


still running like the day it was new.the bike cruises at100 to 110 with EEZ will cruise in 5th at120 to130 open roads smooth az with EEZ. Chop her down 4th she will do full clock 160ks

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-950723743.htm

[nudemetalz]

Anyone fancy a 160km/h GN250?


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-950723743.htm

Hey, give him a break. He is a "qaulified auto technition" after all.
Maybe the GN has a DR800 engine in it.....

[Tazz]

Maybe the GN has a DR800 engine in it.....

If only peeps did engine swaps instead of the shitty cosmetic efforts.

That said, still wouldn't buy one :laugh: But at least they would be faster!

[jasonu]

.
Maybe the GN has a DR800 engine in it.....

It still wouldn't do 160...

[Virago]

Hey, give him a break. He is a "qaulified auto technition" after all.
Maybe the GN has a DR800 engine in it.....

Never trust anyone who can't spell his own occupation.

[F5 Dave]

Ahh, that's why she never believed I was a Guyknowkologist.:laugh:

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-954335821.htm

This little dreamer is funny. First listed the bike for 5k buy now earlier on the week. Now it is sitting at 4199, for fuck's sake just say 4200 he's probably one of those wankers who works in retail and tries to rip you off and get max coin on commission.

Why do I know this is a bad deal? I had this bike 4 years ago. The exact fucking one. How much was it sold at Hampton Honda as a second hand? $4500. This guy says it's 5k initially then dropped down to 4199. How much did I sell the bike for? $3400.

Someone tell this clown to get lost :laugh:

[jasonu]

Another dreamer.
Complete restored to what exactly?


http://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/5244207397.html

[EJK]

Not sure if I should put this on Stupid World thread but have a look...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=957449739


He's put tyre shine on slick tyres.

<img src="http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/272/490/711.png" />

[The End]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-954335821.htm

This little dreamer is funny. First listed the bike for 5k buy now earlier on the week. Now it is sitting at 4199, for fuck's sake just say 4200 he's probably one of those wankers who works in retail and tries to rip you off and get max coin on commission.

Why do I know this is a bad deal? I had this bike 4 years ago. The exact fucking one. How much was it sold at Hampton Honda as a second hand? $4500. This guy says it's 5k initially then dropped down to 4199. How much did I sell the bike for? $3400.

Someone tell this clown to get lost :laugh:


"Same engine as a Kawasaki Ninja "

Wasn't aware a Kawasaki Ninja had a V Twin

[jasonu]

Not sure if I should put this on Stupid World thread but have a look...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=957449739


He's put tyre shine on slick tyres.

<img src="http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/272/490/711.png" />

That looks like a well presented, well photographed bike at a not too unreasonable price.
Shame the service history on a bike like this is missing.

[nodrog]

He's put tyre shine on slick tyres.



its the only away a Ducati can spin up the rear.

[EJK]

That looks like a well presented, well photographed bike at a not too unreasonable price.
Shame the service history on a bike like this is missing.

Yeah I'm not concerned about the price either. It's the tyre shine I want to point out.

[wind_glider]

Not sure if I should put this on Stupid World thread but have a look...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=957449739


He's put tyre shine on slick tyres.

<img src="http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/272/490/711.png" />

ah. that brings back memories my friend. had a mate who thought car tyre shine was meant for sports bikes. sprayed that shit on the rear wheel and was going to roar around town like a peacock. guess who claimed insurance that day? luckily he wasn't stupid enough to not get cover in the first place :lol:

[Autech]

Here's an interesting question for the KB brethren.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-952003311.htm

Now I am not saying the chap is asking too much, but the question is how much is a bike worth the second you ride it out of the workshop. This bike is virtually brand new bar his wife barely riding it (weird as these look great fun, which is why I have been looking at them.). He says he doesn't have enough garage space for 3 bikes, I argue that this is only 1/2 a bike lol.

Brand new these range on the internets from 4k-5k. Quite a spread really, must not be selling well. Best case scenario is 4k plus ORC from Taranaki, this chap is asking 3750 starting price. Is 300 odd dollars worth the purchase of a bike which you don't know 100% the history of?

So yeah, how much is a bike of this value worth once you sign the form?

[EJK]

Here's an interesting question for the KB brethren.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-952003311.htm

Now I am not saying the chap is asking too much, but the question is how much is a bike worth the second you ride it out of the workshop. This bike is virtually brand new bar his wife barely riding it (weird as these look great fun, which is why I have been looking at them.). He says he doesn't have enough garage space for 3 bikes, I argue that this is only 1/2 a bike lol.

Brand new these range on the internets from 4k-5k. Quite a spread really, must not be selling well. Best case scenario is 4k plus ORC from Taranaki, this chap is asking 3750 starting price. Is 300 odd dollars worth the purchase of a bike which you don't know 100% the history of?

So yeah, how much is a bike of this value worth once you sign the form?

I don't know about groms but what I know is a $29,950 S1000RR with Akrapovic slip-on and other accessories are worth $20k instantly you take it out of the show room floor.


Other than the excuse of no room for bikes (I could probably fit that bike in my cupboard) I think he's selling it at a reasonable deal.

[Mike.Gayner]

I remember there was some dick head on here a while ago trying to argue that his used ninja 250 was with its new price because he had done the break in period for you and taken great care of it. Wanker.

[Autech]

I remember there was some dick head on here a while ago trying to argue that his used ninja 250 was with its new price because he had done the break in period for you and taken great care of it. Wanker.

Haha, wanker indeed. I can almost see his logic... Almost. Not like breaking in a bike is that hard, ride it like a muppet by not keeping it at constant revs for around 500kms, then roll it on nicely when you give it the beans. Change it's virgin oil to get the metal bits out. Done.

Orrrr, if it is a brand new company car, ignore the above :D

[F5 Dave]

Sorry but you can get 6 bikes in a single garage without too much juggling to get one out. So I'm not sure of the logic here.

Not one of those muppets that has the laundry in there? Silly idea.

[Autech]

Sorry but you can get 6 bikes in a single garage without too much juggling to get one out. So I'm not sure of the logic here.

Not one of those muppets that has the laundry in there? Silly idea.

I'm one of those muppets.

Still fit 3.5 VFR400s in there, a Piaggio Zip, all my tools, riding gear. I'm calling bull shit.


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[Askor]

I'm one of those muppets.

Still fit 3.5 VFR400s in there, a Piaggio Zip, all my tools, riding gear. I'm calling bull shit.


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I count 2.5 VFR400s

[Autech]

I count 2.5 VFR400s

Typo. Still you had 8 bikes in a garage smaller than mine right?


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[Askor]

Typo. Still you had 8 bikes in a garage smaller than mine right?


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Maybe :eek:

[GSF]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-956629638.htm

It's a dressed-up GN250, and it's almost 20 years old.
How do you get your fluids cleaned, by the way?

:facepalm:

[F5 Dave]

Haven't heard it quite called that before, think its when you haven't had it in a while and finally that girl in the pub feels sorry for you.

Anyhoo, what sort of loser would park a gn in the lounge as art. Fart maybe. A mate has a TZ250 , another has an RZ500 project. They are art. But a Ginny?

[husaberg]

Haven't heard it quite called that before, think its when you haven't had it in a while and finally that girl in the pub feels sorry for you.

Anyhoo, what sort of loser would park a gn in the lounge as art. Fart maybe. A mate has a TZ250 , another has an RZ500 project. They are art. But a Ginny?

Funny Someone immediately springs to mind re the GN.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=301136&d=1386383758
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php/609-Kickaha

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-958377611.htm

1987 GN250 28,000kms....for $5150

Customised and commissioned... and would you believe that there's only two in existence??!! Woah bargain!!

I mean... the more customized the faster it makes the GN250s right?

[babysteps]

I'm one of those muppets.

Still fit 3.5 VFR400s in there....

3.5 VFR's!! That's just greedy!!!! I'll take one off your hands if you want.....

[GSF]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-958377611.htm

1987 GN250 28,000kms....for $5150

Customised and commissioned... and would you believe that there's only two in existence??!! Woah bargain!!

I mean... the more customized the faster it makes the GN250s right?

Mate, it's a one-of-a-kind that combines classic custom styling with the latest in modern performance.

"This bike is in excellent condition, still retains all the original running gear and is unmodified engine wise, except for the Harley style muffler. "

Oh wait, nevermind.

[Autech]

3.5 VFR's!! That's just greedy!!!! I'll take one off your hands if you want.....

Haha, it is actually 2.5. I will sell ya my NC24 if you want :D


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[babysteps]

Sent you a PM

[Askor]

Sent you a PM

Buy it so he can get a bucket and stop nicking my ones

[GSW]

Not sure this has been posted....

What the ? $9k (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-959683007.htm)

[mynemesis]

Haha I saw this today and realized I must have at least 5 grands worth of bike in my garage based on that.
Anyone.....?

[ducatilover]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-958377611.htm

1987 GN250 28,000kms....for $5150

Customised and commissioned... and would you believe that there's only two in existence??!! Woah bargain!!

I mean... the more customized the faster it makes the GN250s right?

I'll race him on mine!

[HenryDorsetCase]

Not sure this has been posted....

What the ? $9k (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-959683007.htm)

that guy used to be a poster here right? I remember a user with that handle.

was he the one who pretended his bike got stolen but he had ridden it off a pier into the sea? got prosecuted for fraud? That may have been someone else - in Dunedin mayber?

[Laava]

Not sure this has been posted....

What the ? $9k (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-959683007.htm)

I like the bit where it says"not going needs batt"

[Laava]

that guy used to be a poster here right? I remember a user with that handle.

was he the one who pretended his bike got stolen but he had ridden it off a pier into the sea? got prosecuted for fraud? That may have been someone else - in Dunedin mayber?

Yep, it was Drunken mistake

[EJK]

Yep, it was Drunken mistake

Yeah, the insurance fraud fucktard is a guy from Dunedin and Sil3nt is from Hamilton I think.

But that VFR man... $9k?!

[bogan]

Yeah, the insurance fraud fucktard is a guy from Dunedin and Sil3nt is from Hamilton I think.

But that VFR man... $9k?!

9k but needs battery, c'mon mate, sort it out.

I always look at those sort of auctions and wonder if they are getting pressure to sell it from the missus...

[sil3nt]

:lol:

10char

[EJK]

:lol:

10char

Oh, hi there!

[husaberg]

Guessing the price is for both bikes?

[sil3nt]

Guessing the price is for both bikes?Of course :yes:

Doing a better write up and adding some proper photos this week. Had some good interest already.

[Autech]

Of course :yes:

Doing a better write up and adding some proper photos this week. Had some good interest already.

Dafug you selling em?

[sil3nt]

Dafug you selling em?
Time for a change. Getting quicker on track and don't want to crash it.

Don't have time/energy/money to build the race bike out of the two as originally intended.

[Drew]

I thought it was for two bikes, but wasn't 100%. Do a better description man.

[sil3nt]

I thought it was for two bikes, but wasn't 100%. Do a better description man.
But then it might sell.

[Drew]

But then it might sell.

If you get $9k for them, you could hardly complain.

[Scubbo]

pretty sure I looked at this one about a year ago going for $2500 ;o

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-957339558.htm

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=960766087&permanent=0

this motherfucker wants moonbeams AND doesnt know what he is selling. Its the dream combination...

my "question"

That bike is a a 1977 CB750F1. By 1980 they were a DOHC with twin discs and comstar wheels. Also wet sump and a host of other differences.... in fact a completely different motorcycle. There is a CB750F2 on tardme for about the same money which is in better condition and is a more desirable bike. Five grand.

[spanner spinner]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=960766087&permanent=0

this motherfucker wants moonbeams AND doesnt know what he is selling. Its the dream combination...

my "question"

That bike is a a 1977 CB750F1. By 1980 they were a DOHC with twin discs and comstar wheels. Also wet sump and a host of other differences.... in fact a completely different motorcycle. There is a CB750F2 on tardme for about the same money which is in better condition and is a more desirable bike. Five grand.

I agree on the price way to much, but it is a police special (speedo picture gives it away) and these where kept in production after the model they where based on was stopped so it could be a 1980. Only the frame number will give you the correct year.

[F5 Dave]

Or to get close, the date on the rims or brake lines. No problem.

[Tazz]

pretty sure I looked at this one about a year ago going for $2500 ;o

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-957339558.htm

Fark yeah! Going to put my 350 on for $4,600 so it looks like a steal by comparison!

[Paulo]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=960766087&permanent=0

this motherfucker wants moonbeams AND doesnt know what he is selling. Its the dream combination...

my "question"

That bike is a a 1977 CB750F1. By 1980 they were a DOHC with twin discs and comstar wheels. Also wet sump and a host of other differences.... in fact a completely different motorcycle. There is a CB750F2 on tardme for about the same money which is in better condition and is a more desirable bike. Five grand.


Christ I sold this for 3K on TM I should have asked 10K ;)

316387

[smmudd83_1999]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=960766087&permanent=0

this motherfucker wants moonbeams AND doesnt know what he is selling. Its the dream combination...

my "question"

That bike is a a 1977 CB750F1. By 1980 they were a DOHC with twin discs and comstar wheels. Also wet sump and a host of other differences.... in fact a completely different motorcycle. There is a CB750F2 on tardme for about the same money which is in better condition and is a more desirable bike. Five grand.

This one is a better example of a 1980 CB750. DOHC, twin disc, comstar wheels, as you say. The gent seems genuinely interested in the bike and offers a bit of history. $3.5k cheaper too!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-960016908.htm

[Scubbo]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-957682998.htm

2K new, using trademe like facebook :facepalm: (and trying too hard)

[F5 Dave]

No, actually those photos make up for the schmeltz. They are fabulous and I larfed.

[bogan]

No, actually those photos make up for the schmeltz. They are fabulous and I larfed.

Agreed, the price isn't too horrible anyway.

[Drew]

Yip, it's prolly an easy 1200 bones

[jellywrestler]

This one is a better example of a 1980 CB750. DOHC, twin disc, comstar wheels, as you say. The gent seems genuinely interested in the bike and offers a bit of history. $3.5k cheaper too!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-960016908.htm

looks like an american model

[HenryDorsetCase]

There's a tidy blue one in Dunedin too.

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-961557664.htm

This guy sounds like a total dick head.

"The model has been extensively "tested" by journalist globally since its release. Go to the web.The owner will not permit "test" rides by local "experts" unless it is paid for in full. Time wasters don't bother."

Selling on behalf as well. Would be awkward as fuck when someone buys it and hops on only to realise the bike's fucked as the seller has no knowledge of the bike he's selling. That's why I hate people who do that as it's as if they are responsibility free.

I also get it's a monoposto with ohlins but for fuck's sake it's not an S or R model and is at almost 35,000kms with no information above valve clearances or cam belt changes as he's "selling on behalf"

There are cheaper and lower kms options out there! Just search "Ducati 999" on TradeMe!

[F5 Dave]

That in the UK would be dirt cheap. I always walk away if test ride isn't in the offing. I mean its not a round case or a desmodecci thingy.

[Drew]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-961557664.htm

This guy sounds like a total dick head.

"The model has been extensively "tested" by journalist globally since its release. Go to the web.The owner will not permit "test" rides by local "experts" unless it is paid for in full. Time wasters don't bother."

Selling on behalf as well. Would be awkward as fuck when someone buys it and hops on only to realise the bike's fucked as the seller has no knowledge of the bike he's selling. That's why I hate people who do that as it's as if they are responsibility free.

I also get it's a monoposto with ohlins but for fuck's sake it's not an S or R model and is at almost 35,000kms with no information above valve clearances or cam belt changes as he's "selling on behalf"

There are cheaper and lower kms options out there! Just search "Ducati 999" on TradeMe!
It does have the 'R' model swingarm.

[Autech]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-961557664.htm

This guy sounds like a total dick head.

"The model has been extensively "tested" by journalist globally since its release. Go to the web.The owner will not permit "test" rides by local "experts" unless it is paid for in full. Time wasters don't bother."

Selling on behalf as well. Would be awkward as fuck when someone buys it and hops on only to realise the bike's fucked as the seller has no knowledge of the bike he's selling. That's why I hate people who do that as it's as if they are responsibility free.

I also get it's a monoposto with ohlins but for fuck's sake it's not an S or R model and is at almost 35,000kms with no information above valve clearances or cam belt changes as he's "selling on behalf"

There are cheaper and lower kms options out there! Just search "Ducati 999" on TradeMe!

Haha, thats an interesting bike. Looks like its been owned by a rich git who showered it in fuck all riding and is wanking on about how good it is...
How much would it have been new?

Oh and I bet all reviews would mention how important maintenance is on these bikes...

[EJK]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-961557664.htm

This guy sounds like a total dick head.

"The model has been extensively "tested" by journalist globally since its release. Go to the web.The owner will not permit "test" rides by local "experts" unless it is paid for in full. Time wasters don't bother."

Selling on behalf as well. Would be awkward as fuck when someone buys it and hops on only to realise the bike's fucked as the seller has no knowledge of the bike he's selling. That's why I hate people who do that as it's as if they are responsibility free.

I also get it's a monoposto with ohlins but for fuck's sake it's not an S or R model and is at almost 35,000kms with no information above valve clearances or cam belt changes as he's "selling on behalf"

There are cheaper and lower kms options out there! Just search "Ducati 999" on TradeMe!

That classifieds got enought quotation marks to put Dr. Evil to shame.


It does have the 'R' model swingarm.

Sssh...! That shit makes it sound fancy. Technically correct as later 749/999 models came with red painted frames and black "R" swingarms. Just don't let the seller know or else he'll raise the price by $2k.

[Oscar]

That classifieds got enought quotation marks to put Dr. Evil to shame.





I fuckin' hate the abuse of quotation marks.
Does he mean that the journo's were lying?
Does he mean that a "test" ride is somehow not a "test" ride?

What a "fucking gripper".

[pritch]

I feel for Terblanche. He said people would get used to the look of the 999 and they did, but not before his job at Ducati had evaporated.

In the unlikely event I was considering that bike I'd be factoring in new tyres. It's not just about how much tread there is - it's also about how old they are.

[TheDemonLord]

But Guise,


Bike has been kept in a dust free , dry Vault and presents as "mint"

[Virago]

I fuckin' hate the abuse of quotation marks.
Does he mean that the journo's were lying?...

Not to mention the abuse of apostrophes...

[F5 Dave]

I feel for Terblanche. He said people would get used to the look of the 999 and they did, but not before his job at Ducati had evaporated.

. . .,
I don't. He made an ugly bike. Mind you the CBR600 inspired replacement made you hanker for a Honda.

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-962040262.htm

Someone please tell this gentlemen that a 2013 CBR250R was $6500 brand new after they announced the $1000 price drop.

Not only that, it's been overtaken by the CBR300Rs as of late and the bike is 2 years old.

So why is he trying to sell it for $6500?!

[F5 Dave]

But he can confirm it is really reliable over the three tanks of gas he's put through it.

whats a Helmut?

[EJK]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-962040262.htm

Someone please tell this gentlemen that a 2013 CBR250R was $6500 brand new after they announced the $1000 price drop.

Not only that, it's been overtaken by the CBR300Rs as of late and the bike is 2 years old.

So why is he trying to sell it for $6500?!

Cause he's done all the difficult part of new bike ownership of breaking in the engine so you don't have to post a thread about it on KB.

[Gremlin]

But he can confirm it is really reliable over the three tanks of gas he's put through it.

whats a Helmut?
This. I'm sure it was more than 3 tanks, but clearly not so many as to de-value the bike :lol:
http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/villains/images/b/b7/Dark_Helmet_unmasked.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20120310153846

[Autech]

But he can confirm it is really reliable over the three tanks of gas he's put through it.

whats a Helmut?

1800ks on a 250 is disgraceful. I used to do that in a few weekends on my Hobag.

What's a helmut? I've had a big think and I've decided it is a Helmet designed for ugly people who look like "muts". It has extra face covering features so that passing cars don't crash when they see such an ugly mug.


So $6500 owned by a chap who never rides it, can't spell and clearly doesn't have a clue about market value... Oh dear...

[F5 Dave]

That made me larf actually out loud. Apparently I can't give you more rep.

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-960307479.htm

Ten large? really? Is that what they're worth?

[Ender EnZed]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-960307479.htm

Ten large? really? Is that what they're worth?

Never have been in the past. Must be a new thing.

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-960307479.htm

Ten large? really? Is that what they're worth?

Well their firm is known to be reliable and not go into bankruptcy multiple times you know?

And it's not like they derived their engines off of Harleys or anything for these bikes or anything right?
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-962987936.htm

The most overpriced Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade I've ever seen.

The headlights are ugly as fuck too.

$18,000 for that? Nah I'm good

[EJK]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-962987936.htm

The most overpriced Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade I've ever seen.

The headlights are ugly as fuck too.

$18,000 for that? Nah I'm good

That's the amount he owes IRD.

[sidecar bob]

That's the amount he owes IRD.

Who the fuck divulges their tax position as a selling aid on trademe?

[mossy1200]

Who the fuck divulges their tax position as a selling aid on trademe?

Kind of says he is prepared to rip you off?

[sidecar bob]

Kind of says he is prepared to rip you off?

Well he's already tried to rip the govt off & they're the last bastards you should try it on.

[Autech]

Well he's already tried to rip the govt off & they're the last bastards you should try it on.

Yup, it's not a two way fucking. They're the ones supposed to rip us off, try and turn around n give them one n watch what happens.

[Autech]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-962987936.htm

The most overpriced Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade I've ever seen.

The headlights are ugly as fuck too.

$18,000 for that? Nah I'm good

The non ABS model, for real men???
Yup real men who have a broken collar bone from locking up the front and being catapulted into the ground. So manyly.

He's going to love Canada, I mean he never rode in the first place and spent his time cleaning instead, he will now spend 9 months of the year snowed in and can spend his time cleaning his new Harley.

[JimO]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-962987936.htm

The most overpriced Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade I've ever seen.

The headlights are ugly as fuck too.

$18,000 for that? Nah I'm good
he has done a good job with the pics

[EJK]

he has done a good job with the pics

Still doesn't worth $18k and doesn't change the fact he is a fraudster.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Only twice what it's worth...



http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=963447934

[jasonu]

Only twice what it's worth...



http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=963447934

How would you know ya tik coont

[Crasherfromwayback]

How would you know ya tik coont

Cause I've owned far too many of 'em!

[GSF]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-962987936.htm

The most overpriced Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade I've ever seen.

The headlights are ugly as fuck too.

$18,000 for that? Nah I'm good

The way the listing is written makes him sound like a fuckwit.

"During my ownership, She has been more of a show bike than an actual weekend rider, Being rode only a few times a month and painstakingly cleaned most weekends regardless."

Yep, fuckwit.

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-964067883.htm


I've taken an ugly bike, made it uglier, but in my head it looks like one of the really cool super custom cafe ones with a total new rear subframe, a VFR400 swingarm, modern front end and worked motor and I think you should pay four times its actual worth because custom.

Totally legit.

[F5 Dave]

Yea but it says cafe racer on the side so you know it is. And the stick on skull and cross bones is intimidating.

A bark from the slash mufflers means good luck getting a WOF.

4x its worth? 40 I'd say.

[Laava]

But it has unequal length, wrapped headers! That is value right there.

[yevjenko]

"Offers over..." what does he think this is, real estate? Prat

[Oscar]

It beats me why some guys think that 10 yards of pipe wrap and a dodgy paint job increase a bikes value by 300%:facepalm:

[yevjenko]

It beats me why people even bother with pipe wrap

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-544099874.htm

I find this interesting... A second hand 2014 R1 in which the owner only did 1500kms on her and went back to the dealership.

What you see on the picture is not $20,495 but rather it's going to cost you $22,495.

If you want the after-market extras they've put on it's an extra $2000, the $20,495 asking price is for them to change it all back to stock...

I don't know man, I don't feel "The only Candy Red / Raven in NZ ?
Cross Plane crank, Big Bang engine, sensational exhaust note & Special Edition Factory graphics = A VERY EXCLUSIVE, HEAD TURNING MACHINE !" is worth that extra money

[TheDemonLord]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-544099874.htm

I find this interesting... A second hand 2014 R1 in which the owner only did 1500kms on her and went back to the dealership.

What you see on the picture is not $20,495 but rather it's going to cost you $22,495.

If you want the after-market extras they've put on it's an extra $2000, the $20,495 asking price is for them to change it all back to stock...

I don't know man, I don't feel "The only Candy Red / Raven in NZ ?
Cross Plane crank, Big Bang engine, sensational exhaust note & Special Edition Factory graphics = A VERY EXCLUSIVE, HEAD TURNING MACHINE !" is worth that extra money

I'm not sure about the price - but that Paint job is rather fetching.... I also think it is fucking cheeky to post up a bike with extras on it, but list it with the price without the extras - feels deliberately dishonest to me.

[Tazz]

I'm not sure about the price - but that Paint job is rather fetching.... I also think it is fucking cheeky to post up a bike with extras on it, but list it with the price without the extras - feels deliberately dishonest to me.

Should be the other way around aye. Priced as pictured or less without goodies. Cheeky salesmen.

[Banditbandit]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-964067883.htm


I've taken an ugly bike, made it uglier, but in my head it looks like one of the really cool super custom cafe ones with a total new rear subframe, a VFR400 swingarm, modern front end and worked motor and I think you should pay four times its actual worth because custom.

Totally legit.


Akchally ... I quite like the look - but there's no way in hell I'd own a CX ...


It beats me why people even bother with pipe wrap

Looks - I'd do that to a bike .. I have an idea for a custom job and that would include pipe wrap ..

[jasonu]

I'm not sure about the price - but that Paint job is rather fetching.... I also think it is fucking cheeky to post up a bike with extras on it, but list it with the price without the extras - feels deliberately dishonest to me.

Naa the paint isn't fetching, it is felching ( http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=felcher in case you don't know what felcher means).

[Banditbandit]

Naa the paint isn't fetching, it is felching ( http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=felcher in case you don't know what felcher means).

I DID NOT need to know that ... thank you very fucking much ..

[jasonu]

I DID NOT need to know that ... thank you very fucking much ..

No worries mate. If there is anything else just ask:niceone:

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-824891079.htm

Ah! I remember this clown! His listing has showed up first few ones in the "lastest listing" now that he's re-listed his bullshit price of a bike.

If you look carefully, listed in September of 2012. No one wants that shitter of a bike that has NOT been rode since it was bought only doing 460kms.

Furthermore, the fucking price has not dropped for 3 years.

Someone tell him to get the message. Please.

[F5 Dave]

Akchally ... I quite like the look - but there's no way in hell I'd own a CX ...



Looks - I'd do that to a bike .. I have an idea for a custom job and that would include pipe wrap ..
Include some new headers every few years as it makes them rust out super quick.

[husaberg]

Include some new headers every few years as it makes them rust out super quick.

There but they keep the alternator cool (the original sole reason Nascars used header wrap)
Supposedly the wrap will turn Titanium headers to dust near overnight if the wrap gets wet. (according to Cameron)
The Husaberg is even cooler than either titanium or wrapped café headers as it has an Inconel exhaust (looks like dull stainless):msn-wink:

did Inchiban Wrap his headers? I bet it looked BadASS

[Virago]

It beats me why people even bother with pipe wrap

It's the retro look - ideal for those who want their bike to look like an old-fashioned hot water cylinder.

[Laava]

There but they keep the alternator cool (the original sole reason Nascars used header wrap)
Supposedly the wrap will turn Titanium headers to dust near overnight if the wrap gets wet. (according to Cameron)
The Husaberg is even cooler than either titanium or wrapped café headers as it has an Inconel exhaust (looks like dull stainless):msn-wink:

did Inchiban Wrap his headers? I bet it looked BadASS

Baaaad Aaasssss!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja6uqdaWkRc&sns=em

[F5 Dave]

A vid on how to wrap some tape? Was tedious for the min I wasted. Why would you pay someone to do that? There's a blipvert which is just a t shirt add a few seconds in. Reminded me of a Max Headroom episode.

[husaberg]

A vid on how to wrap some tape? Was tedious for the min I wasted. Why would you pay someone to do that? There's a blipvert which is just a t shirt add a few seconds in. Reminded me of a Max Headroom episode.

You never got into the Ichiban series Dave it was Badass

funny enough the guy (I think that did them) also did a real series with some great stuff in it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bHv8hUwE5k
how to make a tank with Polystyrene and PVA.

[Banditbandit]

Include some new headers every few years as it makes them rust out super quick.

OK .. I didn't know that ... probably not a good idea then ...

[Black Knight]

Is there something wrong with the Honda CX that I haven't been told about?

[Banditbandit]

This is a stunning bike - I'd love to own it .. but 16 grand ???? maybe half that might just be OK ...


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-963828849.htm

[husaberg]

This is a stunning bike - I'd love to own it .. but 16 grand ???? maybe half that might just be OK ...


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-963828849.htm

That seat looks far to jacked up were they going for a Motogp look on what is essentially a 90's bike?
Looks about 4 inches to high spoils the lines completely for me on an otherwise neat bike.

[Tazz]

Is there something wrong with the Honda CX that I haven't been told about?

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome :innocent:

[Banditbandit]

Is there something wrong with the Honda CX that I haven't been told about?

Yeah .. lead pig springs to mind ...

I did ride one ONCE - pig would not turn left (against the engine spin) ...

[jim.cox]

Or you could pay more than a quarter of million for a plastic car (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ferrari/auction-964535617.htm)

( Vetroresina is Italian for fibreglass )

[Tazz]

Or you could pay more than a quarter of million for a plastic car (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ferrari/auction-964535617.htm)

( Vetroresina is Italian for fibreglass )

By the looks he'd get that much for it overseas.

Tried to get my old man into a 308 during his mid life crisis, figured it would be more expensive to run but retain it's value better than the BMW we were there to look at (and bought). For all the hype they're not really all that exciting as far as cars go.

[Drew]

Yeah .. lead pig springs to mind ...

I did ride one ONCE - pig would not turn left (against the engine spin) ...

You were doing it wrong.

Me and mine could embarrass quite a few sports bikes, and it was absolutely side splitting seeing people's reaction to doing wheelies on it.

[F5 Dave]

Is there something wrong with the Honda CX that I haven't been told about?
Well I don't know what you've been told, but if you use your eyes there's a few things right there. Then your ears if you are unfortunate enough to hear one running clattering its cam chain to death.

[Drew]

Well I don't know what you've been told, but if you use your eyes there's a few things right there. Then your ears if you are unfortunate enough to hear one running clattering its cam chain to death.

They don't look great standard, but they're push rod motors aren't they?

[F5 Dave]

Yes they are. With added cam chain for super Honda overcomplication

[Drew]

Yes they are. With added cam chain for super Honda overcomplication

Why is that not a surprise?

[husaberg]

They don't look great standard, but they're push rod motors aren't they?


Yes they are. With added cam chain for super Honda overcomplication

With an especially odd 80 degree V angle and special twisted heads which is why they are Pushrod (that and to keep them narrower.)
Other than a few minor issues at first they are bullet proof as they were designed to be Super or turbo charged from the begining.
They go alright for what they are. A Bros is miles better.

[F5 Dave]

Can chain greblie never fixed. Stators burnt and required engine removal. Ugliness ensured. Boringness terminal. Give me an RD400 any day of 1978. . . Except that would have been lethal in the hands of a ten yr old. The 350 seven years later wasn't much safer.

[husaberg]

Can chain greblie never fixed. Stators burnt and required engine removal. Ugliness ensured. Boringness terminal. Give me an RD400 any day of 1978. . . Except that would have been lethal in the hands of a ten yr old. The 350 seven years later wasn't much safer.

Nah they were a dispatchers favourite, reliable as. Plus too Ugly to steal I guess.

[Crasherfromwayback]

They go alright for what they are. .

Total crap.

[Black Knight]

Well sorry guys but I own two of them-sold a third-30 years old,shaft drive,water cooled,so simple to repair,cruise all day at the speed limit plus a bit-Stator was only a problem on the pre 81's,transistor ign after that, cam chains last at least 50 to 60 thousand K's.How about 290000K's on one set of rings.I could go on but that would be boring,from some comments I would say several respondents had never ridden one.Bikebandit "could'nt turn left against the engine spin"what a load of crap,go back to L plates and learn how to ride.

[yevjenko]

ranted a bit

I think we pissed him off :)

[nodrog]

I think we pissed him off :)

I'd be upset too, if I was unfortunate enough to own 2 of them.

[husaberg]

Total crap.

Really thrill us with what other middle weight 500 twin commuter/tourer built in the seventies that was considerably better then Pete

[Banditbandit]

You were doing it wrong.

Me and mine could embarrass quite a few sports bikes, and it was absolutely side splitting seeing people's reaction to doing wheelies on it.


Well sorry guys but I own two of them-sold a third-30 years old,shaft drive,water cooled,so simple to repair,cruise all day at the speed limit plus a bit-Stator was only a problem on the pre 81's,transistor ign after that, cam chains last at least 50 to 60 thousand K's.How about 290000K's on one set of rings.I could go on but that would be boring,from some comments I would say several respondents had never ridden one.Bikebandit "could'nt turn left against the engine spin"what a load of crap,go back to L plates and learn how to ride.

yeah .. I do know people who love them - and still ride them ... Yeah - I was probably doing it wrong - after all, the owners all made them turn left ... which showed it was me, not the bike ... (BK - it was sometime back in the 80s ... I've had nearly 30 years more experience on a motorcycle now ... don't need to go back to L plates ...)

I didn't like them enough to get to grips with them ..

[nudemetalz]

Really thrill us with what other middle weight 500 twin commuter/tourer built in the seventies that was considerably better then Pete

Weren't these 2 really reliable......?

[5150]

Sorry, not a bike but a car. Just had to post it.

How much for this pile of shite???:lol: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/nissan/auction-954092862.htm

[Crasherfromwayback]

They go alright for what they are. A Bros is miles better.


Really thrill us with what other middle weight 500 twin commuter/tourer built in the seventies that was considerably better then Pete

All I said was saying that CX500's go alright for what they are is total crap. And it is. They're over weight gutless piles of fucking shit. Even a poxy old Z440 would kill one. RD250/350/400 anyone? T500 for that matter.

[husaberg]

All I said was saying that CX500's go alright for what they are is total crap. And it is. They're over weight gutless piles of fucking shit. Even a poxy old Z440 would kill one. RD250/350/400 anyone? T500 for that matter.

Gee Four of those are 2 strokes plus 3 are sports bikes and the forth started as a sports bike (cobra)therefor not comperable. So how many HP were the Z440's again and what top speed . As I said they went all right for what they were and it seems went better than anything comparable Pete can come up with. Also none of those bikes are shaft drive.

[Drew]

I didn't think my CX was too bad, but I'd have my T500's back first.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Gee Four of those are 2 strokes plus 3 are sports bikes therefor not comperable..

As were many bikes of the day. But hey...you were there eh? You've been there and done that eh? In your near 30 years in the industry, in six diff shops you've ridden early everything there is to ride eh? Cause I have. So books not included...nor wiki...tell us all about your vast experience in the world of motorcycling? I wouldn't mind betting you've done and ridden fuck all. I still think you're an uptight virgin too.

[husaberg]

As were many bikes of the day. But hey...you were there eh? You've been there and done that eh? In your near 30 years in the industry, in six diff shops you've ridden early everything there is to ride eh? Cause I have. So books not included...nor wiki...tell us all about your vast experience in the world of motorcycling? I wouldn't mind betting you've done and ridden fuck all. I still think you're an uptight virgin too.

If you knew as much as you thought you did Pete then you would be dangerous. Although its mildly amusing that you think your own opinion and qualifications are so much higher.
But two dealerships one Honda one Yamaha raced for over 5 years ridden more bikes than I care to imagine, from Villiers shitters to GSXR1000s.
I'm currently building my own two stroke engine from scratch so fuck you with a big stick.


I didn't think my CX was too bad, but I'd have my T500's back first.
You can't say that Drew Pete says so. Coincidently I had a titan.

[Drew]

Terrifying fucken things to ride. I had a T and a GT.

Was going to buy an MVX with a titan motor at one point. That would have been good fun.

[Drew]

I remember riding my CX home one night, with enough chemical enhancement in me to kill a horse.

Was pissing with rain. I can't believe I got away with it, but I discovered that with enough lean on round roundabouts and cracking the throttle I could drift the thing.

Fucked if I'd try that 'straight' though.

[Crasherfromwayback]

If you knew as much as you thought you did Pete then you would be dangerous. Although its mildly amusing that you think your own opinion and qualifications are so much higher.
But two dealerships one Honda one Yamaha raced for over 5 years ridden more bikes than I care to imagine, from Villiers shitters to GSXR1000s.
I'm currently building my own two stroke engine from scratch so fuck you with a big stick.
.

That's odd..who are you then? Raced for five years you say? Won what? Wouldn't mind betting I've never heard of you. Building your own two stroke engine you say? That's cool. I won a national title on the one I developed. But what would know?

So you're still a virgin eh?

[husaberg]

That's odd..who are you then? Raced for five years you say? Won what? Wouldn't mind betting I've never heard of you. Building your own two stroke engine you say? That's cool. I won a national title on the one I developed. But what would know?

So you're still a virgin eh?

Nothings odd you are a bikes salesman and they are know to be full of shit, you have no ability to admit you are ever wrong about pretty much anything else so don't start now.
I never achieved much don't care my only claim to fame was doing a street race at 16 and beating Denis chalet once but that was years ago.


I have a virgin ass can you say the same...............with a straight face.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Nothings odd you are a bikes salesman and they are know to be full of shit, you have no ability to admit you are ever wrong about pretty much anything else so don't start now.
I never achieved much don't care my only claim to fame was doing a street race at 16 and beating Denis chalet once but that was years ago.

Nah. Bike salesmen that are full of shit don't last long. Ones that tell the truth, know what they're talking about, and can back it up with facts do well. I did very well thanks.

So you're still a virgin right?

[Crasherfromwayback]

I never achieved much .

Here's some wank fuel for ya.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s__rX_WL100

[Crasherfromwayback]

I have a virgin ass can you say the same...............with a straight face.

Not going by your av pic you haven't. Taking it right in the blurter.

[Askor]

:girlfight:

[jasonu]

All I said was saying that CX500's go alright for what they are is total crap. And it is. They're over weight gutless piles of fucking shit. Even a poxy old Z440 would kill one. RD250/350/400 anyone? Raleigh 20 for that matter.

Fixed it for you...

[F5 Dave]

. . . I won a national title on the one I developed.. . .
Yeah but they were supposed to be "production" bikes.;)



Sorry couldn't resist.

[F5 Dave]

If you knew as much as you thought you did Pete then you would be dangerous. Although its mildly amusing that you think your own opinion and qualifications are so much higher.
But two dealerships one Honda one Yamaha raced for over 5 years ridden more bikes than I care to imagine, from Villiers shitters to GSXR1000s.
I'm currently building my own two stroke engine from scratch so fuck you with a big stick. . . .
And I'm building a 747 in my lounge room. I've started with the food tray.