Optimistic sellers

[Mike.Gayner]

Thread officially derailed by idiots who think arguing over the internet is worth their time.

[Virago]

Thread officially derailed by idiots who think arguing over the internet is worth their time.

...and everyone else's.

[F5 Dave]

Ahh cmon. That's gold up there.

[Drew]

I use KB when I'm in a bad head space, and don't wanna fuck people I actually care about off. So let 'em carry on I reckon.

[Black Knight]

Fuck guys,sorry for asking if there was something wrong with the CX that I didn't know about.But geez that bought the bullshit out.

[husaberg]

And I'm building a 747 in my lounge room. I've started with the food tray.

To be fair I probably deserved that Dave as I do have a history of slow progress.
But that said I do have the cylinder and crankcase (for the most part 65%) actually done.
you have seen the cylinder pics and the mould pics (I cheated a bit with those granted as I had professional help) Scott and a few others has seen them in the flesh. They do exist.
Funny enough the issues you actually had with the welded cases was actually the reason for trying to do my own cases.

That said I stand by my comment the CX500 went all right for what they were. I have ridden more than one. Ugly though. but as its a 70's Honda what do you expect.
I can't think of a pretty 70's Honda short of a RSC or the Elsinore or a CB400F

[BuzzardNZ]

Fuck guys,sorry for asking if there was something wrong with the CX that I didn't know about.But geez that bought the bullshit out.

The CX-650 Turbo looked the business and seems like it had a fair bit of poke ( for its time ). I've not ridden one but would like to.

[jasonu]

Thread officially derailed by idiots who think arguing over the internet is worth their time.

Yet here you are...

[HenryDorsetCase]

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?

he might be this guy:

http://jalopnik.com/this-guy-is-making-a-two-stroke-v8-volvo-amazon-becaus-1672488445


listen to the video clip!

[jellywrestler]

I use KB when I'm in a bad head space, and don't wanna fuck people I actually care about off. So let 'em carry on I reckon.

11,108 posts, fuck that's a lot of bad headspace time, you should get help.

[Drew]

11,108 posts, fuck that's a lot of bad headspace time, you should get help.

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahaha, touchè.

[jellywrestler]

you have seen the cylinder pics and the mould pics (I cheated a bit with those granted as I had professional help) Scott and a few others has seen them in the flesh. They do exist.


are you making a motor out of meat, if so what sort of animal?

[husaberg]

are you making a motor out of meat, if so what sort of animal?

Cheese Italian cheese.
316605

[TheDemonLord]

attached picture

That just looks like parts of a Victorian Sex toy....

[nodrog]

Cheese Italian cheese.
316605

that will never work, for a start wood is combustible ya dick!

[husaberg]

that will never work, for a start wood is combustible ya dick!
Funny enough most of it is Body filler.

Don't take any notice of what Gordie says Husa, that patterns woods harder than anything of Gordies I have ever seen :dodge:
316609..................


That just looks like parts of a Victorian Sex toy....
Maybe.........

[Crasherfromwayback]

To be fair I probably deserved that Dave as I do have a history of talking total shit.


I hide behind my screen name, and even when asked my real name...I ignore and carry on talking shit.

I'm a nobody, with an inflated ego, and I do my very best to score points off people that have actually been around a bit...by being anal about the odd typo.

husaberg/whosaloser.

[Shaun Harris]

Haha I love reading some of these threads and word battles on here these days, now that I have finally come out the other side of being the spinner I became there for a long time ( I am and always be a spinner though) Below is a email I recieved Yesterday just to show you all some of the shit I was getting in all forms of media as such and still are, as well as what was going down on here from fellow bikers, and then add in my head injury to top it off with my fuked up attitude and anger management NO CONTROL

Subject: retard
From: "Anonymous" <anonymous@hoi-polloi.org>
Date: Fri, October 16, 2015 6:20 pm
To: shaun@motodynamix.co.nz
Priority: Normal
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god damn u are being idiot. u 2 old 2 race. think of family arftr last one make you
brain dead. faggot


I manage to laugh at things like this now, but did send a reply to say thanks for caring for my family.

[nodrog]

Haha I love reading some of these threads and word battles on here these days, now that I have finally come out the other side of being the spinner I became there for a long time ( I am and always be a spinner though) Below is a email I recieved Yesterday just to show you all some of the shit I was getting in all forms of media as such and still are, as well as what was going down on here from fellow bikers, and then add in my head injury to top it off with my fuked up attitude and anger management NO CONTROL

Subject: retard
From: "Anonymous" <anonymous@hoi-polloi.org>
Date: Fri, October 16, 2015 6:20 pm
To: shaun@motodynamix.co.nz
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god damn u are being idiot. u 2 old 2 race. think of family arftr last one make you
brain dead. faggot


I manage to laugh at things like this now, but did send a reply to say thanks for caring for my family.


that reads like you sent it to yourself.

[Shaun Harris]

that reads like you sent it to yourself.


Haha, crazy yes, stupid NO.

[Black Knight]

The CX-650 Turbo looked the business and seems like it had a fair bit of poke ( for its time ). I've not ridden one but would like to.
I have ridden one for a few days in OZ-pretty get up and go and while quite hi tech for their day with multiple sensors controlling the computer,they are very reliable.The 500 turbo had quite a lag,this was fixed with the 650.Honda stopped developing the CX in 1984 and all efforts were put into the V4,shame really as I know what I prefer to work on.Very few 650 Turbo's were produced,hence todays a fairly high prices.

[onearmedbandit]

I think this fits 'optimistic'...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-Other-/262090618411?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3d05d1762b%3Ag%3AGLUAAOSwT5tWHCir&item=262090618411

US$400,000.

[Rcktfsh]

Took a while but I found another YB7, much tidier than the original post in this thread and a helluva lot cheaper. A big thanks to Pat from Marco Imports for being eagle eyed. Hopefully will have it ready to race by the Suzuki Series.

[jellywrestler]

that reads like you sent it to yourself.

no it has the word normal in it....

[Drew]

As Shaun has repeatedly started threads in TT forums saying he was coming back, I imagine it was someone sick of hearing his shit.

[nodrog]

As Shaun has repeatedly started threads in TT forums saying he was coming back, I imagine it was someone sick of hearing his shit.

You shouldn't be picking on my sponsor / bike supplier / pit bitch / milo maker.

[Crasherfromwayback]

How many have you owned ?, sounds like quite a few ...

I've had KX500's always purchased new since 1997, still got one in the shed :-)

Can't actually remember. My first was a B2, prob had around five or six thereafter.

[Stylo]

Can't actually remember. My first was a B2, prob had around five or six thereafter.

B2 ?.

That's news to me...

First water cooled KX5 was the E1 in '88. Last model was the E16, 2004. E for Edition.

[Crasherfromwayback]

B2 ?.

That's news to me...

First water cooled KX5 was the E1 in '88. .

Nah. First liquid cooled KX500 was the 1985 B1. The B2 got KIPS and a rear disc. In 87 they went to the under link rear susp after years of the unitrack dog bone, 88 was the grand daddy off all KX500's since.

[J.A.W.]

Nah. First liquid cooled KX500 was the 1985 B1. The B2 got KIPS and a rear disc. In 87 they went to the under link rear susp after years of the unitrack dog bone, 88 was the grand daddy off all KX500's since.


& if you want a new one.. these blokes will sell you it.. https://www.servicehonda.com/kx500af.html

[Askor]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-966902399.htm :tugger:

So shitty ebay fairings, home paint job, home exhaust job, and from the sound of it he's been thrashing it's tits off. 5k please

[husaberg]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-966902399.htm :tugger:

So shitty ebay fairings, home paint job, home exhaust job, and from the sound of it he's been thrashing it's tits off. 5k please


Offer of sale Open to Australian residents
That shits going international....................

[Virago]

Costs $8,000 for a new one. He wants $7,400 for a second-hand one that's been dropped. I know which way I'd be going.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/176414-Red-with-white-yamaha-r3

[Mike.Gayner]

Costs $8,000 for a new one. He wants $7,400 for a second-hand one that's been dropped. I know which way I'd be going.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/176414-Red-with-white-yamaha-r3

It takes a certain degree of retardation to even consider one of these bikes anyway. But yes, that seller is nuts.

[Askor]

It takes a certain degree of retardation to even consider one of these bikes anyway

Care to elaborate?

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-966902399.htm :tugger:

So shitty ebay fairings, home paint job, home exhaust job, and from the sound of it he's been thrashing it's tits off. 5k please

Funny that you say that. I saw this bike when it was first listed here in CHCH... made me cringe hard... I had one of them same ones back in the day... a 1992 with ~35,000kms. Sold it for $3500 in great condition for its age, with original fairings and all that. This guy comes around selling it for 5k saying it's worth heaps...etc and won't show us close of pictures of his home non-pro shitty job on the bike. Fuck off.:2thumbsup

[wind_glider]

Costs $8,000 for a new one. He wants $7,400 for a second-hand one that's been dropped. I know which way I'd be going.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/176414-Red-with-white-yamaha-r3

Funny he's selling the R3 thru Kiwibiker. It did not sell on TradeMe and from what I recall a month ago on the listing it did NOT drop. So I'm guessing the seller dropped it within the past month while trying to sell it. Shows how much care they have on something that they don't want anymore. I do see the same R3 riding around the Western side of CHCH though... There aren't many red R3s in CHCH, only the ones Trevor and Pierce got in here.. and I'm pretty sure there's no more than two of them.

[jasonu]

It takes a certain degree of retardation to even consider one of these bikes anyway.

So you'll be making an offer?

[smmudd83_1999]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-Other-/262090618411?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3d05d1762b:g:GLUAAOSwT5tWHCir&item=262090618411

Granted they are quite rare-ish, and the early Bimotas are collectable. But when you offer zero info, and only one very poor photo, the rest are pictures taken from a magazine (that's not your bike), having a new 0 seller rating...

and when the VIN is KB3 (granted, they do kinda look vaguely similar)

I really hope this guy is just fishing
400k USD = 587k NZD. There's a SB4 for sale just two months ago in the UK with an actual history and good pictures and contact details of people who will talk to you for just 12.5k GBP or about 28k NZD.

[jellywrestler]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-Other-/262090618411?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3d05d1762b:g:GLUAAOSwT5tWHCir&item=262090618411

Granted they are quite rare-ish, and the early Bimotas are collectable. But when you offer zero info, and only one very poor photo, the rest are pictures taken from a magazine (that's not your bike), having a new 0 seller rating...

and when the VIN is KB3 (granted, they do kinda look vaguely similar)

I really hope this guy is just fishing
400k USD = 587k NZD. There's a SB4 for sale just two months ago in the UK with an actual history and good pictures and contact details of people who will talk to you for just 12.5k GBP or about 28k NZD.

you'll often find that when someone has an auction, then gets interest from outside the price goes to a million or something to hold the add while they deal with the other, or for well known bikes whack on obscene money and expect a private door knocker or whack on silly money get everyone talking and watching for relist, relist at normal price and you've got watchers coming back.
it's not rocket surgery.

[HenryDorsetCase]

you'll often find that when someone has an auction, then gets interest from outside the price goes to a million or something to hold the add while they deal with the other, or for well known bikes whack on obscene money and expect a private door knocker or whack on silly money get everyone talking and watching for relist, relist at normal price and you've got watchers coming back.
it's not rocket surgery.

Do I look like a rocket appliance?

[Shaun Harris]

As Shaun has repeatedly started threads in TT forums saying he was coming back, I imagine it was someone sick of hearing his shit.


Quite in the cheep seats dude, lets not start a pathetic war of typing again, it has been quite fun on here of late once again, yes, even reading your dribble posts have been enjoyable. I had and still have a goal, and are following through with it buddy. I seriously think I know who sent it to me also, and he also suffers from a very serious head injury that he will never improve from, due to hiding himself in a world of Mary Jane after the accident.

[Autech]

Costs $8,000 for a new one. He wants $7,400 for a second-hand one that's been dropped. I know which way I'd be going.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/176414-Red-with-white-yamaha-r3

Would pay to do a finance check I would think, bet 7400 is the amount still owing.


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[GSF]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-966902399.htm :tugger:

So shitty ebay fairings, home paint job, home exhaust job, and from the sound of it he's been thrashing it's tits off. 5k please

I like how the fork legs are still shitty and corroded.

"such as chain tension and cleaning etc (Receipt for all this work available) "
"full custom stainless steel exhaust of my own design featuring oversized in-equal length headers"

Would you trust someone who can't clean and set tension on their own chain, yet can design their own full exhaust system?

[husaberg]

I like how the fork legs are still shitty and corroded.

"such as chain tension and cleaning etc (Receipt for all this work available) "
"full custom stainless steel exhaust of my own design featuring oversized in-equal length headers"

Would you trust someone who can't clean and set tension on their own chain, yet can design their own full exhaust system?

I am more concerned that his former flatmate using reverse gear.

**The bike has replacement fairings on it owing to a very ex flatmate reversing it into a fence and breaking e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g :(
Not only does he design the exhaust he claims that it better than the Honda original design

** Closer to 48HP with exhaust
I can imagine the 4 into 1 doing real interesting things to a power curve on the CBR250. You might pick up 1HP but there would be some mighty holes in midrange.

[Autech]

I am more concerned that his former flatmate using reverse gear.

Yeah I did wonder that... Must have a goldwing gearbox that he custom fitted after designing an exhaust that HRC have been badgering him for the design patent...


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[husaberg]

Yeah I did wonder that... Must have a goldwing gearbox that he custom fitted after designing an exhaust that HRC have been badgering him for the design patent...


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I tried to Google his videos and couldn't get them to work (Maybe as I don't have a google log in ) did anyone else find them.

[Mike.Gayner]

I tried to Google his videos and couldn't get them to work (Maybe as I don't have a google log in ) did anyone else find them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW5SyGevgGA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76LGM_GnVaU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLX_Wf9SalE

[husaberg]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW5SyGevgGA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76LGM_GnVaU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLX_Wf9SalE

Thanks I Just brought it (just kidding) love the gravel road one (hardly any traction at 14000rpm just like the motogp bike)

[vifferman]

Thanks I Just brought it (just kidding) love the gravel road one (hardly any traction at 14000)
Where did you bring it to? :blink:

[husaberg]

Where did you bring it to? :blink:

I took it to the bosom of reality.

[Pumba]

Is it just me or did that gravel road fly by look a little slow for 120kph?

[Tazz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLX_Wf9SalE

Sweet screaming Jesus on a Ferris Wheel those LEDs rev indicators are bright.

Would be annoying as fark as soon as the sun goes down (and maybe before)?

[Mike.Gayner]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-968233645.htm


Seller Comment: cant be bothered with pics will let auction run welcome to come look if you want

In a world where just about everyone carries a camera in their pocket, the idea that someone "cant be bothered" taking pictures is ridiculous. Obviously doesn't care very much.

[Mike.Gayner]

Here's a seller desperately out of touch with reality.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-968298665.htm

[F5 Dave]

Up to $21 currently for the hardly. Seems about right doesn't it?

[sil3nt]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-968233645.htm



In a world where just about everyone carries a camera in their pocket, the idea that someone "cant be bothered" taking pictures is ridiculous. Obviously doesn't care very much.Hah I say good on him.

[Autech]

Up to $21 currently for the hardly. Seems about right doesn't it?

They pay you $21 to take it to the tip? Yup bout right.


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[Mike.Gayner]

Hah I say good on him.

Why, exactly? Because it's trendy to be "anti-information"? Because you think it makes you look cool if you eschew modern technology and cellphones?

[Autech]

Why, exactly? Because it's trendy to be "anti-information"? Because you think it makes you look cool if you eschew modern technology and cellphones?

He did buy a Harley... That defines "eschew modern technology"


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[Mike.Gayner]

He did buy a Harley... That defines "eschew modern technology"


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Haha yeah well, fair enough :lol:

[Crasherfromwayback]

I do want one...just not this badly.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/auction-967530922.htm

[jasonu]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-968233645.htm



In a world where just about everyone carries a camera in their pocket, the idea that someone "cant be bothered" taking pictures is ridiculous. Obviously doesn't care very much.

That's because everyone already knows HD 883's look like shit so no point with pictures.

[Autech]

I do want one...just not this badly.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/scooters/auction-967530922.htm

Rust, no reg, no wof and sold as is... Hmmm...


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[F5 Dave]

Geerbers, a little surface rust? No wonder the niece wouldn't ride it. Afraid of tetanus. Bet the pipe is dust.

[Stylo]

Geerbers, a little surface rust? No wonder the niece wouldn't ride it. Afraid of tetanus. Bet the pipe is dust.

Been breathing the healthy sea air no doubt, think there's an extra zero in the asking price

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-968495387.htm

I don't know if this belongs in here. I've never owned a Triumph Daytona before... but for the age (2007) and kms (44,000) I feel it's a bit too leaning on the unreasonable end of things considering it's purely stock with no after market parts and he wants $9200... Thoughts?

[F5 Dave]

I'd quite like it.

Its a starting price, not an auction. Cheeky offer of 8 and meet in the middle?

[Autech]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-968495387.htm

I don't know if this belongs in here. I've never owned a Triumph Daytona before... but for the age (2007) and kms (44,000) I feel it's a bit too leaning on the unreasonable end of things considering it's purely stock with no after market parts and he wants $9200... Thoughts?

A tad steep but looks like its been well cared for... 7-8k be on the money I think.
Weren't these going for 14ish a few years back new?


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[Crasherfromwayback]

Why, exactly? Because you think it makes you look cool if you eschew modern technology and cellphones?

I don't own a cell phone. Simply because I can't be fucked with one and I like being off the grid. I also happen to like old motorcycles. Not because I think it makes me cool...but because it's what I like. Each to their own.

[nodrog]

I don't own a cell phone. Simply because I can't be fucked with one and I like being off the grid. I also happen to like old motorcycles. Not because I think it makes me cool...but because it's what I like. Each to their own.

Whatever, you have one of those trend setter beards and a Man bun too.

[Mike.Gayner]

I don't own a cell phone. Simply because I can't be fucked with one and I like being off the grid. I also happen to like old motorcycles. Not because I think it makes me cool...but because it's what I like. Each to their own.

Fuck you're cool.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Whatever, you have one of those trend setter beards and a Man bun too.



Gauged ears, tatts and a lumberjack shirt. Jeans so skinny Joey Ramone would wince. Timberland boots

Who.s turned on? I know i am.

[nodrog]

Gauged ears, tatts and a lumberjack shirt. Jeans so skinny Joey Ramone would wince. Timberland boots

Who.s turned on? I know i am.

I'm thinking about bringing Brylcreem back.

[BuzzardNZ]

I'm thinking about bringing Brylcreem back.

was it a certain JW who we all know and love?

[nodrog]

was it a certain JW who we all know and love?

I don't think I heard the door.

[Katman]

I don't think I heard the door.

That'll be the tramadol he slipped you.

[Shaun Harris]

I have MILO for sale lol

[nodrog]

I have MILO for sale lol

That's actually really fuckin funny, good show.

[BuzzardNZ]

That's actually really fuckin funny, good show.

got a green and a LOL from me 2!

[Shaun Harris]

That's actually really fuckin funny, good show.



Thought you would dig that

[Autech]

Whatever, you have one of those trend setter beards and a Man bun too.

Nah he is just old with fat fingers :D


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[Crasherfromwayback]

Fuck you're cool.

Thanks man. Even though I'm not trying to be...it's nice you think I am. Made my day.

[BuzzardNZ]

Thanks man. Even though I'm not trying to be...it's nice you think I am. Made my day.

Pete, you've a fan here. I've bought many a good bike from you over the years, so thanks dude ( not so much your tea though mate )

[Shaun Harris]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-968495387.htm

I don't know if this belongs in here. I've never owned a Triumph Daytona before... but for the age (2007) and kms (44,000) I feel it's a bit too leaning on the unreasonable end of things considering it's purely stock with no after market parts and he wants $9200... Thoughts?


$ 7800-00 tops I say

[sidecar bob]

$ 7800-00 tops I say

Paid less than that ($7800) for a one owner '09 probably three years ago now.
They're a sweet little thing!! If my wife tries to sell it I will buy it off her just to have.

[Autech]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-968911748.htm

Care to translate anyone?

I think it is two bikes for sale, not sure...

[Scubbo]

translates to, if you're gonna buy a chinese PoS you might aswell buy a brand new one from the suzuki china oem for a little more - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-964444476.htm

[Madness]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-968911748.htm

Care to translate anyone?

I think it is two bikes for sale, not sure...

Sure, I'll have a go...


Kymco Pulsar K-125

Only travelled 1,100km - not run in.

Only used for work (not raced at NZSBK), bought new from Experience Motorcycles, RMVD.

125cc, 5-speed transmission with front disc brake and tachometer, new battery. Sports bike (pffft!) and quite peppy yet cheap to run. Made in Taiwan and cost approximately $1,800.00 new with Registration, etc.

Currently has W.O.F until next year but Vehicle Licence has expired (no rego).

BUY NOW price $1,495.00 as-is-where-is.

If I receive $1,800.00 I will update the expired Vehicle Licence, which will cost $200.00 to bring up to date - it expired in June 2015 (an being a Numpty I did fuck all about it and now I not only expect you to pay the back-tax but effectively I'm asking you to pay what I paid for it new despite now being half-fucked).

Also for sale (see picture) a red Suzuki 125cc Super Sport with 5-speed Transmission (no tachometer fitted on this puppy). Would suit conversion to Bucket Racer. Asking $600.00 BUY NOW, as-is-where-is with no W.O.F and is De-Registered.

Boyfriend says these must go as I have a new dildo and there’s no room for all the toys.

[Shaun Harris]

Paid less than that ($7800) for a one owner '09 probably three years ago now.
They're a sweet little thing!! If my wife tries to sell it I will buy it off her just to have.


Well done. write place write time

[Autech]

Hahaha, fucking lol!

I love the part where he says it would make a good bucket racer... :killingme:killingme:killingme

Honestly, how some people manage to get out of bed in the morning without being confused as to which side to exit from really amazes me...

[Shaun Harris]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-968911748.htm

Care to translate anyone?

I think it is two bikes for sale, not sure...


Fuk that is close to worse then my english typing

[Askor]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-968911748.htm

Care to translate anyone?

I think it is two bikes for sale, not sure...

You speak fluent potato don't you?

[husaberg]

Hahaha, fucking lol!

I love the part where he says it would make a good bucket racer... :killingme:killingme:killingme

Honestly, how some people manage to get out of bed in the morning without being confused as to which side to exit from really amazes me...

I will have a go.

Kymco k125 pulsar
Its only done 1100kms so its not even run in yet. (But its Chinese and will fall to bits at any moment soon.)
I only used for work and brought it new from Experience Motor Cycles (never heard of them)
Its 125cc 5 speed has a disc front brake a tacho, its quite peppy and cheap to run. (gutless)
Its made in taiwan It cost me cost 1800 odd with rego etc has wof to next year
Note # It has no rego if I get a rego I want $1800 dollars, As It will cost an aditional $200 just to bring the registration up to bring up to date as I let it run out in june 2015.(yes I want the same I paid for it greedy aye)
I am selling it as I now have a new scooter. (Yes that right I want the same money as I paid for it new)
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/tq/420096648.jpg



Also for sale red see picture Suzuki 125 Super Sport 125cc
It has a 5 speed Gearbox. As it has is no wof it is deregistered I think it would only suit bucket racer $600 bucks .
It has new battery, its also RED. (in case you never noticed)
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/tq/420095227.jpg

Lastly for sale Kymco 125 $600 is buy now.
(I will add picture soon) (But based on what I want for the rest it will also be well over priced for a second hand Chinese quality comuter.)

Wife says all must go as new scooter no room (or no more blowjobs ever either, unless I make a half hearted effort to sell all these bikes I no longer ride.)

[Askor]

Ok my turn:

Potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato
potato potato potato potato. Potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato
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potato potato. Potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato
potato potato potato potato potato potato
potato potato potato potato potato potato potato
potato potato.
Potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato.
Potato.

[OddDuck]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-968911748.htm

Care to translate anyone?

I think it is two bikes for sale, not sure...

My God how much coffee was he on when he wrote that??

[Tazz]

Ok my turn:

Potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato
potato potato potato potato. Potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato
potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato
potato potato. Potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato
potato potato potato potato potato potato
potato potato potato potato potato potato potato
potato potato.
Potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato.
Potato.


http://img.memecdn.com/nailed-it_o_201328.jpg

[Erelyes]

I've never owned a Triumph Daytona before...

Make sure you've at least sat on one before, unless you do yoga. I sat on one in a shop and found it damn uncomfortable. That said I'm 6'3.

More comments about riding position here (http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2007/08/article/2007-triumph-daytona-675-comparison/)

[sil3nt]

I rode one the other week and it seemed alright!

Nice and roomy compared to an NC30 :yes:

[awa355]

From an auction details.

"Excellent condition and has been well taken care of.

Left hand mirror has been knocked off and reglued back on".

[rambaldi]

Ok my turn:

Potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato
potato potato potato potato. Potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato
potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato
potato potato. Potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato
potato potato potato potato potato potato
potato potato potato potato potato potato potato
potato potato.
Potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato potato.
Potato.

Fuck, now you are making it sound like a sweet as Harley! I might be keen as for that!

[Autech]

Fuck, now you are making it sound like a sweet as Harley! I might be keen as for that!

Don't forget the rhubarb...


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[F5 Dave]

Fuck, now you are making it sound like a sweet as Harley! I might be keen as for that!
Fuck yeah. They're the RollsRoyce of motorcycles. Heavy, slow, designed in the 30s, overpriced and terrible handling. Sweet.

Really dude?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Don't forget the rhubarb...




Did someone say rhubarb???



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

[Autech]

Did someone say rhubarb???



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

Hahaahaaa!


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[Askor]

Did someone say rhubarb???



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

...what did I just watch :eek5:

[jasonu]

...what did I just watch :eek5:

Your momma!!!

[Askor]

Your momma!!!

316806

Buuuuuurn!

[TLDV8]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ducati-900SD-Darmah/131632149363?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140117125611%26meid%3D88c6b45bd6ab4b00985 0235192f59dfc%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%2 6mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D151852567354

Bids at AU$15700, reserve not met.

[TLDV8]

Another gem and sitting at under $3000.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151852567354?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I wouldn't say no to an original TS250 of the same year, plenty of back in the day, thin on the ground 40+ years later.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Another gem and sitting at under $3000.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151852567354?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I wouldn't say no to an original TS250 of the same year, plenty of back in the day, thin on the ground 40+ years later.

They're a lot like an RD400 don't you think?

[TLDV8]

They're a lot like an RD400 don't you think?

They both have wheels but little else in common so not sure where the seller is coming from with that remark. :lol:
I remember riding a new RD400.
The later twin down tube TS400's were a little off the mark and not as good in general on and off road as the earlier single down tube models.
Even so it seems rare these days to see survivors. (like that 73) and if it sells for under $3k its probably a good buy for someone, maybe even reliving the dream of youth.

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/suzuki-gt550-1976-cafe-racer-/121780735742?hash=item1c5ab28efe:g:OxgAAOSwIrNWFJD D



Am I right in thinking (with my very limited knowledge of how two strokes work) that that exhaust pipe is a complete fucking nightmare?

[F5 Dave]

Multi into one pipes are very hard to make work well and individual pipes will be better full stop.

People can't seem to understand that non original bikes are worth less. Have fun, sure. But don't then ask big money for a half finished shitter.

[TLDV8]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/suzuki-gt550-1976-cafe-racer-/121780735742?hash=item1c5ab28efe:g:OxgAAOSwIrNWFJD D



Am I right in thinking (with my very limited knowledge of how two strokes work) that that exhaust pipe is a complete fucking nightmare?


Three into Ones on the Suzuki two stroke triples was not uncommon, reasonable low and mid range power plus sounded good.

[bogan]

Shameless cross post from the bimmer forums about a thing not even for bikes.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=969966221

In syria they might be worth this much, armored 7 series might put their hilux's to shame...

[Pumba]

Shameless cross post from the bimmer forums about a thing not even for bikes.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=969966221

In syria they might be worth this much, armored 7 series might put their hilux's to shame...

I just do not understand how one acquires such a listing, and even more so thinks that they are going to find a buyer on trade me.

[Ender EnZed]

These wheel and tyre sets cost well over $6000 EACH to replace

That really makes $6k worth of Milo seem like a sensible investment.

[F5 Dave]

Funniest post on KB this week:lol:

[wind_glider]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-968495387.htm

Here's an update about this Daytona that I posted in this thread a couple of days ago.

As you can see from my title... The dude took me for a spin before I demanded to see the service history papers.

Don't get me wrong, it's been cosmetically well maintained and cared for, always garaged.

Bike is currently 44,000kms. Last time it had an oil and filter service was back in 2013 when bike was at 28,000kms.... So the filter (which should be all good with those kms) and the oil (which in my opinion is not good) has been in the Daytona for roughly ~16,000kms... and for two years coming in three years.

Valve clearance was done in 2012 at 20,000kms. Nothing since. I asked if tyres were 180/55 or 190/55 he firmly replied me they were Dunlops . I stopped after that.

If any one of you lovelies are interested in her, just so you know, he isn't going to do any service for it and it'll be your responsibility. He noted the bike was "loose" and not as powerful than she use to be. Go figure.:facepalm:

[awa355]

Sorry, the bike may be a rarity, but the faring has to go.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-970367518.htm

[F5 Dave]

I knew which one that was before even clicking the link.

[nzspokes]

Sorry, the bike may be a rarity, but the faring has to go.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-970367518.htm

I like the Windjammer fairings because they are so stupidly ugly. Same way I like GS1200ss.

Mind you I like them on other peoples bikes, not mine.

Dont know anything about the Suzuki rotaries. Must google them sometime.

[Drew]

Nothing wrong with how the 1200SS looks once you fit an XR69 replica pipe.

[nzspokes]

Nothing wrong with how the 1200SS looks once you fit an XR69 replica pipe.

They do look good in the Yoshi colours.

[Drew]

They do look good in the Yoshi colours.

When I first as them, I'd never heard of an XR69. I knew nothing about Suzuki race bikes prior to the Gixxer.

Wasn't till I read Croz' boom that it made any sense to me. Now I really really want one.

[Autech]

http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=281770920348&category=9806&pm=1&ds=0&t=1446256496577

Baaahahahaaaa!


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[Katman]

They do look good in the Yoshi colours.

Team Heron Suzuki colours.

[nudemetalz]

yummm yummm ...

[Askor]

http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=281770920348&category=9806&pm=1&ds=0&t=1446256496577

Baaahahahaaaa!


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"Sure honey, I'll put the bike up for sale"

[nudemetalz]

"Sure honey, I'll put the bike up for sale"

ah the old,...."it just didn't sell, Honey, sooooo,... sorry but I'm going to have to keep it...."
Works a charm until you use it more than 5 times. They then start to get suspicious.....

[F5 Dave]

Guy with the $15k non std H2 can't be married. I still think its a bug Sam Morgan left in the original trade me software.

[Icemaestro]

http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=281770920348&category=9806&pm=1&ds=0&t=1446256496577

Baaahahahaaaa!


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The U.K. Ones do go for stupid prices over there, especially if they have all the documentation etc....but usually around half that 5k£)


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[nudemetalz]

Guy with the $15k non std H2 can't be married. I still think its a bug Sam Morgan left in the original trade me software.
You mean like "Dave" with the $60K Hogley Boat Tail that's been on there forever?
Reckon it's competing with the purple H2....

[Oscar]

Guy with the $15k non std H2 can't be married. I still think its a bug Sam Morgan left in the original trade me software.

A friend of mine just bought a one owner original condition H2 with 11,000 miles on it from the US for NZ$11,000ish.

[sugilite]

Sorry, the bike may be a rarity, but the faring has to go.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-970367518.htm
Is Wankel the name of the bike, or fairing? lol
(Rotary motor design - I know....)

[Rcktfsh]

A friend of mine just bought a one owner original condition H2 with 11,000 miles on it from the US for NZ$11,000ish.

Friends don't let friends buy H2's.

[TLDV8]

Lucky I had dodgy friends, 3 H2's bought from 1980 to the early 1990's and still have them.
$11000 for any model original 750 is probably a good buy based on houses prices of the times, maybe even cheaper now than then.
I still remember Mount Eden Motorcycles still having various used triple parts tucked away if you looked and of course Summers Kawasaki where I got my S1B for $995 in early 1977. :woohoo:

[nzspokes]

Dont wheelie your BMW?:crazy:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-976496997.htm

[husaberg]

Dont wheelie your BMW?:crazy:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-976496997.htm

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512yEcVBKaL._SY300_.jpg

[James Deuce]

Dont wheelie your BMW?:crazy:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-976496997.htm
A. It doesn't have forks.
B. What does hold front wheel on is pre-bent at the factory.

[HenryDorsetCase]

A. It doesn't have forks.
B. What does hold front wheel on is pre-bent at the factory.

Yeah this was the factory "low seat" option as far as I recall

[nzspokes]

Yeah this was the factory "low seat" option as far as I recall

At least the side stand still holds it up.

[T.W.R]

Is Wankel the name of the bike, or fairing? lol
(Rotary motor design - I know....)

:rolleyes: lol have a close look at the fairing..... It's a genuine VETTER Windjammer..... probably rarer than the RE5 :lol:

[F5 Dave]

Seat missing as owner crapped himself.

[Madness]

At least the side stand still holds it up.

Can probably rule that out as a probable cause for the catastrophic failure then, eh?

[Latte]

Can probably rule that out as a probable cause for the catastrophic failure then, eh?

Gooooolldddd!

[awa355]

$15,000 for a 400cc cruiser??? I wouldn't.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-928578435.htm

[James Deuce]

$15,000 for a 400cc cruiser??? I wouldn't.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-928578435.htm

OMG, typical Honda BS. 2 people will buy one, both of them not the sort of people you want to spend an extended amount of time with, only to find that in 3 years time their $15k purchase has devalued to 25% of what they paid because Honda is now selling new/old stock for $7999.

To say NOTHING of the 600cc version of that engine they've had floating around for 20 years that would meet LAMS requirements and be a far better buy. Not $15k though, MAYBE $12k for the 600.

[awa355]

You will be able to buy it off Mandy and Justin from Titirangi in 3 years time. It will include his and her matching riding outfits, two Shoei helmets, saddle bags, a windshield, 3,400k's and they will take 6G for the lot. :weird:

[F5 Dave]

Smooth power. Read, Fuck all. Which is a bonus considering the badly compromised geometry.

[Gremlin]

$15,000 for a 400cc cruiser??? I wouldn't.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-928578435.htm
Pickup a brand new CB500 F/R/X for $10-12k.

Or that :weird:

[husaberg]

Pickup a brand new CB500 F/R/X for $10-12k.

Or that :weird:

but, but it has double piston brake callipers.

[Gremlin]

but, but it has double piston brake callipers.
Next you'll tell me that the 5 speed (vs 6 for 500s) means less gear changes... or maybe it can't go fast enough to need a 6th? :lol:

[husaberg]

Next you'll tell me that the 5 speed (vs 6 for 500s) means less gear changes... or maybe it can't go fast enough to need a 6th? :lol:

It seems to have a 30 year old engine as well, so we are not paying for the R&D, So chrome must be bloody expensive.
Maybe the American lifestyle riding position makes it so expensive

[nzspokes]

It seems to have a 30 year old engine as well, so we are not paying for the R&D, So chrome must be bloody expensive.
Maybe the American lifestyle riding position makes it so expensive

Maybe they just didnt bore the 750 out as much and fitted smaller pistons, kinda what it looks like.

[husaberg]

Maybe they just didnt bore the 750 out as much and fitted smaller pistons, kinda what it looks like.

looks like the generic steed engine of the 80's with offset crankpins much like the transalp/bros,vt400/500 etc etc

[F5 Dave]

Looks like the sort of bike to put you off motorcycling.

[RDJ]

It seems to have a 30 year old engine as well, so we are not paying for the R&D, So chrome must be bloody expensive.
Maybe the American lifestyle riding position makes it so expensive

Heh. Yesterday evening I rode a Norton 750 Commando, 40 years after I first wanted one; remember seeing one for sale (of course completely unaffordable) when I was transitioning from a RV125 to a water-buffalo Suzuki.

The seller wasn't unduly optimistic in the pricing, but I think I was unduly optimistic about the overall construction and performance; I'd forgotten how bad the brakes especially are on 40-year-old bikes. Let alone what would happen after dark when the ?Lucas electrics come out to play... not called the Prince of Darkness for nothing.

Am quite happy with my assortment of 8-12 year old bikes at present, and passed on the Norton.

Still looking for a single-banger Matchless G80cs should one come up for sale... complete with the performance and reliability constraints which were the reason I passed on the Norton - but for a 60-year-old bike I think I'll be more accepting thereof!

[Banditbandit]

Heh. Yesterday evening I rode a Norton 750 Commando, 40 years after I first wanted one; remember seeing one for sale (of course completely unaffordable) when I was transitioning from a RV125 to a water-buffalo Suzuki.

The seller wasn't unduly optimistic in the pricing, but I think I was unduly optimistic about the overall construction and performance; I'd forgotten how bad the brakes especially are on 40-year-old bikes. Let alone what would happen after dark when the ?Lucas electrics come out to play... not called the Prince of Darkness for nothing.

Am quite happy with my assortment of 8-12 year old bikes at present, and passed on the Norton.

Still looking for a single-banger Matchless G80cs should one come up for sale... complete with the performance and reliability constraints which were the reason I passed on the Norton - but for a 60-year-old bike I think I'll be more accepting thereof!

yeah .. there are reasons we don't ride those bikes any more ... nice show/museum pieces ... but no longer a good ride ...

The only thing that caught me out when I commuted on a Japper and rode old British at the weekends was (not the gear/brake swap) The lack of brakes .. I got caugh several times braking too late for corners on the Brits - at a point where I'd simply squeeze the jap brakes gently, but completely late on useless British brakes - and hitting the corners way to hot on old british iron ..

A good way to end up with a little blood in the adrenalin stream ..

[Banditbandit]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-979175780.htm


Naaa .. Nice .. but not at that price ...

[Mike.Gayner]

Yet another knob who doesn't understand the LAMS system.

[OddDuck]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-979175780.htm


Naaa .. Nice .. but not at that price ...

Agreed. It's purdy but at that price a buyer has a lot of options... and admitting to oil leaks won't help.

[jasonu]

yeah .. there are reasons we don't ride those bikes any more ... nice show/museum pieces ... but no longer a good ride ...

The only thing that caught me out when I commuted on a Japper and rode old British at the weekends was (not the gear/brake swap) The lack of brakes .. I got caugh several times braking too late for corners on the Brits - at a point where I'd simply squeeze the jap brakes gently, but completely late on useless British brakes - and hitting the corners way to hot on old british iron ..

A good way to end up with a little blood in the adrenalin stream ..

Old japer brakes will give you the same uneasy feeling. A couple of years ago I chanced across a 1976 RD400. The motor easily outclassed the brakes.

[husaberg]

Heh. Yesterday evening I rode a Norton 750 Commando, 40 years after I first wanted one; remember seeing one for sale (of course completely unaffordable) when I was transitioning from a RV125 to a water-buffalo Suzuki.

The seller wasn't unduly optimistic in the pricing, but I think I was unduly optimistic about the overall construction and performance; I'd forgotten how bad the brakes especially are on 40-year-old bikes. Let alone what would happen after dark when the ?Lucas electrics come out to play... not called the Prince of Darkness for nothing.

Am quite happy with my assortment of 8-12 year old bikes at present, and passed on the Norton.

Still looking for a single-banger Matchless G80cs should one come up for sale... complete with the performance and reliability constraints which were the reason I passed on the Norton - but for a 60-year-old bike I think I'll be more accepting thereof!

Nortons styling always leaves me a little cold ESP the Commando (other than the Fastback)
That said all the brakes and the electrics are all able to be remedied with modern stuff from Todd Hemmings etc.
I have very found memories from the 90's of long rides on BSA unit and pre unit twins (just not at night)


Old japer brakes will give you the same uneasy feeling. A couple of years ago I chanced across a 1976 RD400. The motor easily outclassed the brakes.
The earlier ones have better brakes they changed from the opposed piston calipers with the 400's. To avoid paying Lookheed and or Girling a patent fee

[RDJ]

Oh crikey. Just rode a GT750 for the first time since my Uni daze... I thought I remembered the starting, seating position, handling, turning circle, signals, brakes, ergonomics and performance were all so much better! and this is a good looking well maintained example.

I see a common denominator here; it's not the 70s' bikes, it's the 50s' me :eek5:

[awa355]

Oh crikey. Just rode a GT750 for the first time since my Uni daze... I thought I remembered the starting, seating position, handling, turning circle, signals, brakes, ergonomics and performance were all so much better! and this is a good looking well maintained example.

I see a common denominator here; it's not the 70s' bikes, it's the 50s' me :eek5:

A bit like meeting an old girlfriend after 40 years . :weep: Unfortunately, time does not stand still.

[RDJ]

A bit like meeting an old girlfriend after 40 years . :weep: Unfortunately, time does not stand still.

So true. Fortunately, I have been smart enough (so far) not to look up replicants of old GFs. Just of old bikes. I am also certain the bikes require/required much less maintenance both then and now :devil2:

[Tazz]

So true. Fortunately, I have been smart enough (so far) not to look up replicants of old GFs. Just of old bikes. I am also certain the bikes would be much less maintenance both then and now :devil2:

Don't be daft. All those electrics, reliability and long service intervals will get you.....


/sarcasm :laugh:

[RDJ]

Oh no. I'm not going there Tazz!

[jasonu]

So true. Fortunately, I have been smart enough (so far) not to look up replicants of old GFs. Just of old bikes. I am also certain the bikes require/required much less maintenance both then and now :devil2:

maybe you should be looking up old girlfriends daughters...

[Ender EnZed]

A bit like meeting an old girlfriend after 40 years . :weep: Unfortunately, time does not stand still.

Something about the sands of time being more corrosive than the fog of memory.

[F5 Dave]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-979175780.htm


Naaa .. Nice .. but not at that price ...
Good find BB.

Another person who struggles with the concept of what makes an old bike valuable.
1. Std condition to remind the old fart of how they were.
2. Iconic status; Game changer. Stunner. Evil. Quirky. Rare.

So it fails on every count. On top of being poxy

and poorly tuned (no air box will ensure that and I bet there's been no air corrector jets fitted).

[husaberg]

Good find BB.

Another person who struggles with the concept of what makes an old bike valuable.
1. Std condition to remind the old fart of how they were.
2. Iconic status; Game changer. Stunner. Evil. Quirky. Rare.

So it fails on every count. On top of being poxy

and poorly tuned (no air box will ensure that and I bet there's been no air corrector jets fitted).

Not the ugliest modified bike I have seen but not a $7500 bike either. But is inidualility the new sign of being special and hip, hence the price tags on some of these bikes.
Is this a throw back to the American chopper and ipod generation?

[jasonu]

Good find BB.

Another person who struggles with the concept of what makes an old bike valuable.
1. Std condition to remind the old fart of how they were.
2. Iconic status; Game changer. Stunner. Evil. Quirky. Rare.
3. GSX400 twins were shit when they were new. If it was the 4 cylinder model it MIGHT be SLIGHTLTY less undesirable.
So it fails on every count. On top of being poxy

and poorly tuned (no air box will ensure that and I bet there's been no air corrector jets fitted).

Added some shit.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Added some shit.

I have very fond memories of a GSX400 I bought off Wellington Motorcycles in 1981 I think it was. Grey with a blue stripe. A mate at the time had a CB400N and we used to think we were fast. But the GSX was a comprehensively better bike than the CB400N. I know that isn't saying much, but it was cheap to run, quick enough, spares were available, servicing was reasonable. blah blah. Rode it all over the place.... Masterton coffee run, toured the south island a couple times, rode it to Orklind and back one weekend.

I just don't agree they were a shit bike. Sure, I wanted a wire wheel Katana, but I was 17 or 18 and in my first job which paid the princely sum of $5500 per annum.

Bike I bought after that was a GSX750 - in racing red with the square headlight... which I traded on a CB750F1 for good reasons which I no longer recall.....

[rambaldi]

It seems to have a 30 year old engine as well, so we are not paying for the R&D, So chrome must be bloody expensive.
Maybe the American lifestyle riding position makes it so expensive

Maybe it comes with a pizza and a lifetime supply of insulin for your diabetes to go with the lifestyle?

[HenryDorsetCase]

Maybe it comes with a pizza and a lifetime supply of interferon for your diabetes to go with the lifestyle?

fixed that for you

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-980778574.htm


crikey.

[Katman]

crikey.

Well I loled.

[EJK]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-980778574.htm


crikey.

No wonder she left him.

[Gremlin]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-980778574.htm


crikey.
Is this the fate of motorcycling? :crybaby:

Let's buy it just to destroy it... poor thing should be put out of it's misery...

[awa355]

Here is where he got his inspiration from.:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/monkey%20bike.jpg

[5150]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-980778574.htm


crikey.

Well, as they say.... Put a lipstick on a pig........:eek5:

[TheDemonLord]

But But But Gais.

Its CUSTOM....

[5150]

But But But Gais.

Its CUSTOM....

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder........;)

[TheDemonLord]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder........;)

And sometimes the Beholder needs a pair of glasses....

[5150]

And sometimes the Beholder needs a pair of glasses....

Should have gone to Specsavers

[jasonu]

Dreamers are everywhere!
http://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/5288731227.html

[Tazz]

Good find BB.

Another person who struggles with the concept of what makes an old bike valuable.
1. Std condition to remind the old fart of how they were.
2. Iconic status; Game changer. Stunner. Evil. Quirky. Rare.

So it fails on every count. On top of being poxy

and poorly tuned (no air box will ensure that and I bet there's been no air corrector jets fitted).

Also got the low k since fucked with, so essentially untested tick. Sounds like he's never even ridden it out of town.

[husaberg]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-980778574.htm


crikey.

No time wasters as I have bugger all time!

Or it seems taste...............
It pops a bit on over run likely crazily lean with that K&N with no rejetting.

[Jin]

wtf does it have knobbys on it?

[sugilite]

wtf does it have knobbys on it?
Because pigs live in the mud :sick:

[babysteps]

Oh Dear.......

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-980823080.htm

They mention the words Realistic and Pricing twice in their add but seem to have put an extra zero on their own pricing!

[awa355]

When are they going to finish building it?:(

[F5 Dave]

I was looking at that and thinking, you know, its not my taste, but I could appreciate that it wasn't a ropey piece of shit like the rest. I don't like the abbreviated end style and the forks are too big. But it is narrow and probably handles.

Then did a double take at the price. Maybe its just there for a cheap reoccurring advert for the car yard.

[Mike.Gayner]

I think it's cool as fuck, but yeah probably overpriced by a factor of 5.

[5150]

The sad part is that in the US where it was built, and especially SoCal the Café racer movement has grown so much that people are paying over 100K and waiting up to 2 years to have a respectable custom builder design and build their bikes. It is ridiculous that one can throw together about couple of hundred leftover parts into something that looks like a café racer and people will happily pay for it.

[TheDemonLord]

The sad part is that in the US where it was built, and especially SoCal the Café racer movement has grown so much that people are paying over 100K and waiting up to 2 years to have a respectable custom builder design and build their bikes. It is ridiculous that one can throw together about couple of hundred leftover parts into something that looks like a café racer and people will happily pay for it.

I'm in the wrong business!

[HenryDorsetCase]

Oh Dear.......

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-980823080.htm

They mention the words Realistic and Pricing twice in their add but seem to have put an extra zero on their own pricing!

The first thing i wondered was if they were selling it because no one can kick start it. 675cc with hot cam and pod filter. ?.... I suspect it might be a bitch to get going.

I love that classified moto style personally. Do check their website they do great work.

[nudemetalz]

Can you get a WOF without a front guard?

[OddDuck]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-980778574.htm


crikey.

OMG, talk about no fucking taste. The last photo is presumably Deus work before this guy decided that he could custom it better... jesus. Talk about taking something awesome and turning it into a rolling joke.

[OddDuck]

Oh Dear.......

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-980823080.htm

They mention the words Realistic and Pricing twice in their add but seem to have put an extra zero on their own pricing!

Theory: the boss loves it to bits and has no intention whatever of selling... it's just that the missus has decided to eliminate the competition. "Of course you come first sweetie, sure I'll put it up for sale"... in the meantime whack some ads for his business onto it too, kill two birds with one stone.

[Tazz]

Can you get a WOF without a front guard?

Easy as. You just need to add two more wheels and grab a fender exemption :laugh:

[pzkpfw]

I love the look of many of these custom bikes - but I always wonder what they'd look like once they get a plate and indicators. Things we need in the real world.

[5150]

I'm in the wrong business! :yes:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/bikes/65487648/highend-motorcycle-maker-loses-money-on-each-one

[Ender EnZed]

I guess it's all the execration that makes this one worth so much more than these normally sell for.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-979668978.htm

[Tazz]

I guess it's all the execration that makes this one worth so much more than these normally sell for.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-979668978.htm

The 6 mouth reg could be a bit of fun though! :blip:

[F5 Dave]

Hahaha its a fucking farm bike

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-981425976.htm

[F5 Dave]

Again, not original. Not worth it.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-979304224.htm

[sidecar bob]

Again, not original. Not worth it.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-979304224.htm

If it had douche ex machina on it, it would be 20k though.

[F5 Dave]

Is any hardly worth 35k just because you've poured a bunch of bits over it and added up the cost on top of a silly start price?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-974838202.htm
When was 1991? A fair while back I seem to recall.
Scares sports bikes on windy roads. Sure it does sweetie. Well there was this one guy who was too scared to pass.

[sidecar bob]

This guy seemed optimistic with his sales pitch & communication, then the auction closed & we got to see his reserve.
I bought the one in my profile which is faultless for under half that.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=975717699

[awa355]

Geez! we're a cynical bunch of bastards. :confused: The one's we should be taking the piss out of are the ones that actually buy some of these 'specials'. Not that that happens very often.

Probably about the most interesting thread on KB. :bleh:

[pritch]

Again, not original. Not worth it.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-979304224.htm

That heat warp must be bloody expensive stuff. Then again if it moves the bike at warp speed?

[Tazz]

This guy seemed optimistic with his sales pitch & communication, then the auction closed & we got to see his reserve.
I bought the one in my profile which is faultless for under half that.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=975717699

The Q&A on that was almost physically painful.

[puddytat]

I sense a certain desperation amongst the sellers....maybe they realise that its all turning to custard & are vainly hoping that no one else thinks that as well, & are trying to recoup what they paid for it which was way to much...
A bit like the property market?

[Tazz]

I sense a certain desperation amongst the sellers....maybe they realise that its all turning to custard & are vainly hoping that no one else thinks that as well, & are trying to recoup what they paid for it which was way to much...
A bit like the property market?

Thousands and thousands over is a bit extreme, but considering NZer's are now always low balling anyway maybe it's just becoming the norm sales tactic over here like elsewhere.

[Virago]

That heat warp must be bloody expensive stuff. Then again if it moves the bike at warp speed?

It helps with the crab mods.

[WNJ]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-980121059.htm.

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-981606027.htm

OK so this dreamer has been trying to sell this for $10500.

now $8850.


Good buying for $7500 maybe?

[F5 Dave]

That's easily worth that in 2006.

[James Deuce]

$4500 for that CB and that would be cutting me own throat.

[nzspokes]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-981606027.htm

OK so this dreamer has been trying to sell this for $10500.

now $8850.


Good buying for $7500 maybe?

I would give you $200 for the wheels, they would look good on my bike. But you can keep the rest.

[Ender EnZed]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-981606027.htm

OK so this dreamer has been trying to sell this for $10500.

now $8850.


Good buying for $7500 maybe?

It'd go nicely with one of these:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-928670732.htm

[bingslayer]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-981841514.htm

jesus fucking christ. personally i would pay $1.5k tops.

[Richard Mc F]

It'd go nicely with one of these:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-928670732.htm

But christ on a stick they are fun to ride, having said The CB1 I purchased for mine loin fruit for $2650.00 is a bargin, and bloody near as good....gear driven cams....or v tech

[Banditbandit]

So - I've blinged up my Bandits a little ... does that mean I can double the price I paid for the 1250 and sell it for $23,000 ??? It's clicked over 70,000ks and only six years old .. still running strong .. must be worth shit loads on trademe ....

(NOT ...)

[awa355]

Dumb questions asked; "Going riding with my mates this weekend.I need a bike ASAP. Can pay you $3,000 now"?.

"Would this bike be suitable for me"?

" I have a mint 1991 Nissan, lowered, big bore exhaust, sub woofers, interested"?.

[Night Falcon]

Dumb questions asked; "Going riding with my mates this weekend.I need a bike ASAP. Can pay you $3,000 now"?.

"Would this bike be suitable for me"?

" I have a mint 1991 Nissan, lowered, big bore exhaust, sub woofers, interested"?.

Apparently sub woofers were banded in the German Navy during WW2- U-Boat captains were forced to leave their pet dogs on shore.

[James Deuce]

That's not even worth a "boom, tish" which is incidentally almost the same sound those German U-Boat commanders heard when a depth charge ruptured the hull of a submerged Unterseebooten.

[RDJ]

this is always a thread worth diving into... as long as one resurfaces relatively soon.

But then again, aren't all sellers optimistic? in that we hope someone out there wants what we have to sell and will pay our price... :blank:

[Ender EnZed]

But christ on a stick they are fun to ride, having said The CB1 I purchased for mine loin fruit for $2650.00 is a bargin, and bloody near as good....gear driven cams....or v tech

Yeah, they are great bikes but they'll never sell at $15k. In Australia they're the equivalent of ~NZ$12k, which is markedly less than, for example, a LAMS Street Triple 660 over there. Here a S'triple 660 is $14k.

[caspernz]

It'd go nicely with one of these:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-928670732.htm

That's a crackup :crazy::facepalm::shutup:

[nzspokes]

But christ on a stick they are fun to ride, having said The CB1 I purchased for mine loin fruit for $2650.00 is a bargin, and bloody near as good....gear driven cams....or v tech

At that kinda money I can see why they are indent only. :crazy:

[Racing Dave]

Hahaha its a fucking farm bike

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-981425976.htm

Did you know that the G4TR designation is an acronym meaning Good For Tarmac Racing? Just ask Jimmy S...

[Racing Dave]

Again, not original. Not worth it.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-979304224.htm

It's the heat warp and the crab mods that interest me...

[F5 Dave]

Did you know that the G4TR designation is an acronym meaning Good For Tarmac Racing? Just ask Jimmy S...
Indeed its best use would be another spread man (opps auto correct) special. But I can't imagine someone putting that in a lounge display next to an MVF4

[Scubbo]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-978213253.htm

what a joke

[Crasherfromwayback]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-978213253.htm

what a joke

Quite poss the best one yet.

[5150]

Quite poss the best one yet.

Joke or the bike? :rolleyes:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Joke or the bike? :rolleyes:

Both. There are some fucked up people out there.

[jasonu]

I know it is not bike but really...
The least he could have done is put a bit of air in the tire.
http://bend.craigslist.org/cto/5292645762.html

[Autech]

I know it is not bike but really...
The least he could have done is put a bit of air in the tire.
http://bend.craigslist.org/cto/5292645762.html

What on earth is "unsolicited services and offers"?


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[rambaldi]

What on earth is "unsolicited services and offers"?


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It is something you have to put on your Craigslist adds otherwise people call you looking for/offering sex...

[Autech]

It is something you have to put on your Craigslist adds otherwise people call you looking for/offering sex...

Guess he wont take my offer of a fiver and a bum then...
Damn


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[Tazz]

It is something you have to put on your Craigslist adds otherwise people call you looking for/offering sex...

USA. Land of the loose.

[F5 Dave]

I know it is not bike but really...
The least he could have done is put a bit of air in the tire.
http://bend.craigslist.org/cto/5292645762.html
Ahh shit, some people can't be bothered dragging a bike out from the garage to take a photo.

[JimO]

Guess he wont take my offer of a fiver and a bum then...
Damn


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he may take you up on the bum, perhaps if you post a pic of your bum

[TLDV8]

Looks like a bargain to me and no reserve.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Suzuki-T250-restored-to-like-new-/131653453010?hash=item1ea72844d2:g:amQAAOSweuxWSTm H