Optimistic sellers [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

Rcktfsh

27th January 2014, 11:48

codgyoleracer

27th January 2014, 12:00

Why is he dreaming ?, price looks about right to me. (its not US$ ya know)

Its a neat specialised bike

HenryDorsetCase

27th January 2014, 12:02

is that one of the bimotas that you have to take the engine out of the frame to do ANY work on them?

That is an example but by no means the only one.

codgyoleracer

27th January 2014, 12:10

is that one of the bimotas that you have to take the engine out of the frame to do ANY work on them?

That is an example but by no means the only one.

The thous, yes that was the case as things were a tad "tightish" :-). Not sure about the 4 hundy though. Nice frame for its day, and you can fit FAG bearings for adjustable rake as well. You can also fit a plate to adjust swingarm pivot with a bit of engineering nouse.
Floating cast Brembos on that thing as well, pretty good value Dorset ? (if your into that sorta thing)

unstuck

27th January 2014, 12:16

Looks ok to me, I would pay that if that was the bike I wanted.:yes:

pritch

27th January 2014, 12:18

This trader must be pretty hard to outdo as far as optimism goes. Bike has been on the market for a year now, wonder when the penny will drop he''s dreaming at that price. You'd have thought after a year he might have got round to the little bit of tlc required to get running.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-686594664.htm

Nice little bike but... That not a runner bit might put people off. Still, could just be an electrical fault - as in the piston hit the spark plug.

Gremlin

27th January 2014, 12:39

This trader must be pretty hard to outdo as far as optimism goes. Bike has been on the market for a year now, wonder when the penny will drop he''s dreaming at that price. You'd have thought after a year he might have got round to the little bit of tlc required to get running.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-686594664.htm
Clearly you're not interested in buying, so why do you care? If that's what he wants, and will wait till he gets it (or someone contacts him directly and negotiates the sale) then that's his life.

If you want it, then make contact and buy the fricken thing... :facepalm:

T.W.R

27th January 2014, 12:43

This GS1000 has cracked the 2yr mark

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-438161588.htm

And this has been there over a year

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-688428638.htm

ellipsis

27th January 2014, 12:46

...it's not a bad price if that's what you wanted... price is irrelevant when it comes to passions and hobbys...both are sicknesses that many are afflicted by...

Rcktfsh

27th January 2014, 12:58

Why is he dreaming ?, price looks about right to me. (its not US$ ya know)

Its a neat specialised bike

Much more limited market than bigger YB's which in itself is limited. Would be a good price though if a nice example but could hardly be described as anything but rough.

Clearly you're not interested in buying, so why do you care? If that's what he wants, and will wait till he gets it (or someone contacts him directly and negotiates the sale) then that's his life.

If you want it, then make contact and buy the fricken thing... :facepalm:

I did contact the seller back in feb 2013, with tax bills looming and a yb11 in the garage i was stretched for cash but told him i'd pay 4k subject to viewing. Rather grumpy sounding chap told me he works on a cost plus basis & that was the price, fair enough his bike but 4k was mine. In sep 2013 after selling my YB11 (on the market for 7 months & negotiated on asking price) i again contacted and again offered 4k but received same cost plus response. I put its value at 3-3.5k but was actually trying pretty hard to deal so offered the 4. With the strength of the kiwi v yen a nice example can be landed for less now.

Crasherfromwayback

27th January 2014, 13:00

I think the best one is the mongol with the old HD Superglide for 60k. Reading his feedback he also sounds like a right cunt.

codgyoleracer

27th January 2014, 13:08

I think the best one is the mongol with the old HD Superglide for 60k. Reading his feedback he also sounds like a right cunt.

But the Kays are soo low, and its in as new condition P ..................

codgyoleracer

27th January 2014, 13:10

$4k is a fair offer Rocketfish

Tazz

27th January 2014, 13:53

I did contact the seller back in feb 2013, with tax bills looming and a yb11 in the garage i was stretched for cash but told him i'd pay 4k subject to viewing. Rather grumpy sounding chap told me he works on a cost plus basis & that was the price, fair enough his bike but 4k was mine. In sep 2013 after selling my YB11 (on the market for 7 months & negotiated on asking price) i again contacted and again offered 4k but received same cost plus response. I put its value at 3-3.5k but was actually trying pretty hard to deal so offered the 4. With the strength of the kiwi v yen a nice example can be landed for less now.

No doubt he would have made the difference on that 4k by now. Send him some basic economic links on present value vs future value XD

Are you going to import one while the dollar is high?

And just to keep on topic, this gem has been on for at least 5 years (although it is more there for advertising).

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/toyota/vx/auction-504167347.htm

sil3nt

27th January 2014, 14:12

The only thing that puts me off that YB7 is the fairing damage. I would imagine it is impossible finding replacement parts.

Meant to be a bloody good little bike though.

jasonu

27th January 2014, 16:50

Well someone thinks it is 'freaking awesome'

cheshirecat

27th January 2014, 18:25

No doubt he would have made the difference on that 4k by now. Send him some basic economic links on present value vs future value XD

Are you going to import one while the dollar is high?

And just to keep on topic, this gem has been on for at least 5 years (although it is more there for advertising).

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/toyota/vx/auction-504167347.htm
The Geezer's not joking re the "on Road" costs is he.

Muppet

28th January 2014, 18:48

This is my personal favourite

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=603356742

Robbo

29th January 2014, 07:05

Another old classic in top condition

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-677760650.htm

SMOKEU

29th January 2014, 07:15

Not a bike, although this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/other/lada/auction-168995952.htm) has been on TM since 2008.

MrItalian

29th January 2014, 08:33

This trader must be pretty hard to outdo as far as optimism goes. Bike has been on the market for a year now, wonder when the penny will drop he''s dreaming at that price. You'd have thought after a year he might have got round to the little bit of tlc required to get running.

Hey must of paid a lot of $$$ for it so i suppose that's the reason he's quite firm at the price and I reckon it could be a nice little project for some one who has got time and passion for it. So have you re negotiated with the seller lately?

GSW

29th January 2014, 08:39

Any one have $500 they can lend me for a long time?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=690939453

TheDemonLord

29th January 2014, 09:45

This is my personal favourite

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=603356742

Reading that description gave me Cancer

Banditbandit

29th January 2014, 10:07

Not a bike, although this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/other/lada/auction-168995952.htm) has been on TM since 2008.

This guy walks into the dealers and says: "I'd like a pair of windscreen wipers for my Lada."

The salesman says: "Yeah, that sounds like a fair swap."

Or - the question is: Is it worse to be seen getting out of the back of a Lada or getting out of the back of a sheep?

Banditbandit

29th January 2014, 10:08

TheDemonLord

29th January 2014, 10:42

This guy walks into the dealers and says: "I'd like a pair of windscreen wipers for my Lada."

The salesman says: "Yeah, that sounds like a fair swap."

Or - the question is: Is it worse to be seen getting out of the back of a Lada or getting out of the back of a sheep?

Why do Ladas have heated rear windscreens?

To keep your hands warm when you are pushing it

Mike.Gayner

29th January 2014, 10:48

Any one have $500 they can lend me for a long time?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=690939453

Am I missing something here? That seems like a bargain to me.

GSW

29th January 2014, 11:00

Am I missing something here? That seems like a bargain to me.

Nope its a good price I just needed to put it some where!! :(

GSW

29th January 2014, 11:01

Not a bike, although this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/other/lada/auction-168995952.htm) has been on TM since 2008.

Like This one been on on there since December 2008

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-195544085.htm

Mike.Gayner

29th January 2014, 11:10

Like This one been on on there since December 2008

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-195544085.htm

Every time I do a search for sports bikes in Tauranga this one comes up - what a beaut of a bike, but about $3g overpriced. Was once hilariously $9500. Dreamer.

iranana

29th January 2014, 13:33

Am I missing something here? That seems like a bargain to me.

Dunno about it being a bargain... says on the auction is has almost 110,000km on the clock and a blown left piston. It probably needs to bored to the next size over, and the crank would quite likely need to be rebuilt. Repairing all that alone would add up to almost $1,500.

So add $500 for the bike, $450 for registration/warrant and bits here and there for all the other crap like crank seals, gaskets, a battery, tyres, brake pads etc... and it doesn't work out to be a very good deal, considering it's got an RZ250 engine it in anyway. IMO $500 is an optimistic sale on that bike, it could potentially be rubbish.

Good for parts though, and if you had the tools and know how to bore it yourself and rebuild the crank, it would be a good buy...

Mike.Gayner

29th January 2014, 14:35

Dunno about it being a bargain... says on the auction is has almost 110,000km on the clock and a blown left piston. It probably needs to bored to the next size over, and the crank would quite likely need to be rebuilt. Repairing all that alone would add up to almost $1,500.

So add $500 for the bike, $450 for registration/warrant and bits here and there for all the other crap like crank seals, gaskets, a battery, tyres, brake pads etc... and it doesn't work out to be a very good deal, considering it's got an RZ250 engine it in anyway. IMO $500 is an optimistic sale on that bike, it could potentially be rubbish.

Good for parts though, and if you had the tools and know how to bore it yourself and rebuild the crank, it would be a good buy...

Somehow I didn't even see the part where it said 250cc :facepalm:

DanielM8

29th January 2014, 15:30

1994 gn250 for sale $1,995. PM if interested. :)

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haydes55

29th January 2014, 15:46

1994 gn250 for sale $1,995. PM if interested. :)

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20 year old bike for almost as much as a new one haha definitely in the right thread :P

DanielM8

29th January 2014, 15:49

20 year old bike for almost as much as a new one haha definitely in the right thread :P

That's what I thought, too. Unleash the shit storm tho??

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SMOKEU

29th January 2014, 15:51

Or - the question is: Is it worse to be seen getting out of the back of a Lada or getting out of the back of a sheep?

Good question...

Like This one been on on there since December 2008

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-195544085.htm

Looks like the bigger brother of my SRAD.

Every time I do a search for sports bikes in Tauranga this one comes up - what a beaut of a bike, but about $3g overpriced. Was once hilariously $9500. Dreamer.

If it's been on since 2008, then assuming it really is a 1999 model, $9500 is not too bad for a 9 year old sports bike.

breakaway

29th January 2014, 16:14

Actually it is a bit expensive. I bought a 6 year old 1000 for $6000 back in 2007. 30,000 km.

Muppet

29th January 2014, 19:02

Reading that description gave me Cancer

It nearly gave me a hernia because I couldn't stop laughing. I'd love to know what he gets for it, if anything.......

FJRider

29th January 2014, 19:43

Is it LAM's approved .. ??? :innocent:

Rcktfsh

30th January 2014, 11:26

Hey must of paid a lot of $$$ for it so i suppose that's the reason he's quite firm at the price and I reckon it could be a nice little project for some one who has got time and passion for it. So have you re negotiated with the seller lately?

Two attempts was enough have since decided to find something tidier if I buy one, have a mate keeping an eye out in Japan for one. Japan was the only market they were made for as I understand.

GSW

30th January 2014, 11:28

In sep 2013 after selling my YB11 (on the market for 7 months & negotiated on asking price) .

Why not buy another YB11?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-687718688.htm

codgyoleracer

30th January 2014, 11:38

Bargains are everywhere.......

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=689641689

codgyoleracer

30th January 2014, 11:39

Why not buy another YB11?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-687718688.htm

They used to be big money in their day :-)

Gremlin

30th January 2014, 21:47

Bargains are everywhere.......

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=689641689
Seriously? 5km?! Jesus wept. I've done 81k on my BMW in 3 years, and probably about 30k on the CB900 in the same time...

Someone give me that bike to put some mileage on! :oi-grr:

Rcktfsh

31st January 2014, 06:06

Why not buy another YB11?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-687718688.htm

They used to be big money in their day :-)

Very keen seller with this one who wouldn't be hard to do a deal with, someone will get a nice bike for a good price. After a 7 for pre 89 GSW.

tigertim20

1st February 2014, 12:07

Id call this a little optimistic . . .
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-687793940.htm

Mike.Gayner

1st February 2014, 12:33

Id call this a little optimistic . . .
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-687793940.htm

There was one exactly the same in Tauranga that was listed over winter for $5,500 and took quite a while to sell. So yeah, a "little" optimistic.

GSW

3rd February 2014, 14:09

Id call this a little optimistic . . .
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-687793940.htm

No where near as bad as this though

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-691314424.htm

Mike.Gayner

3rd February 2014, 14:19

WTF what is he smoking?

Kendoll

3rd February 2014, 14:28

pritch

3rd February 2014, 14:29

Some of these dudes must settle down with a joint (or two) before they start dreaming up their asking price. Pete's Superglide mate still takes the cake though.

GSW

3rd February 2014, 14:32

WTF what is he smoking?
Expensive "P"

GSW

5th February 2014, 17:24

Is there anyone who would buy all these bikes at once?

Your own collection of crap?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-692188911.htm

SMOKEU

5th February 2014, 17:50

No where near as bad as this though

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-691314424.htm

A 12 year old bike for about the same price as a new one?!

WTF what is he smoking?

Fuck knows, but I want some!

Some of these dudes must settle down with a joint (or two) before they start dreaming up their asking price. Pete's Superglide mate still takes the cake though.

This.

Drew

5th February 2014, 18:18

Is there anyone who would buy all these bikes at once?

Your own collection of crap?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-692188911.htmI would like to have them all. Just for the sheer number of bikes we could destroy doing dumb shit, and not have to worry about fixing!

GSW

5th February 2014, 19:47

Is this really worth $12k?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-691643391.htm

Laava

5th February 2014, 22:16

Fuck that is a strange machine! Front brake and gearchange all operated by the left hand?
Looks like a nice build tho but limited appeal IMO.

jasonu

6th February 2014, 15:16

Is there anyone who would buy all these bikes at once?

Your own collection of crap?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-692188911.htm

You could buy them and start your own gang and call it The Toy Town Bikies.
Actually there are a couple of interesting bikes in the collection.

Tazz

6th February 2014, 15:52

Stylo

6th February 2014, 16:17

Fuck that is a strange machine! Front brake and gearchange all operated by the left hand?
Looks like a nice build tho but limited appeal IMO.

He might be missing a limb or two ? 12k sounds a little steep agreed, and painting it yellow ain't gonna hurry the sale process any.

codgyoleracer

6th February 2014, 19:17

cowpoos

6th February 2014, 20:56

I think the best one is the mongol with the old HD Superglide for 60k. Reading his feedback he also sounds like a right cunt.

Got a link Pete... I like cunts!

Laava

6th February 2014, 21:01

He lives up norf like!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-603356742.htm

jamsop

6th February 2014, 21:08

Dealer in I think taupo has a TL1000 1999 has had on trade me for 5 years now wanting 8000!!!!!:third:

pritch

7th February 2014, 15:21

Dealer in I think taupo has a TL1000 1999 has had on trade me for 5 years now wanting 8000!!!!!:third:

$8000 beats $60,000? Did you study economics with the Green Party? :whistle:

jasonu

7th February 2014, 15:32

Gremlin

7th February 2014, 15:58

Wot about 'too many extras to mention', always a good one.
TradeMe does have a character limit to be fair... :whistle:

FJRider

8th February 2014, 09:51

There are two things 'optimistic' sellers do which always cracks me up on tradme,

1.) The high price 'justified' by the 'not in a hurry to sell' comment

and

2.) 'In mint condition, apart from....' *insert list of farked things and describe the crap condition here*

In all fairness ... if their partner has instructed "Sell it" ... and it is then listed as For sale on Trademe. (at a fair and reasonable price of course :innocent:)

What else can a guy do without losing lots of money ... eh .. ??? :cool:

The comment I always like is "No others like it" ... and usually quite true. But not in a nice way ... and I personally hope there isn't.

Mike.Gayner

8th February 2014, 10:03

Cool as these bikes are, this guy is completely off his tit.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-694153833.htm

Tazz

8th February 2014, 11:17

Cool as these bikes are, this guy is completely off his tit.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-694153833.htm

Sure it's a guy? Looks like there is a mirror setup for applying lipstick on the way to work?

Not a bike...but fits in here nicely

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/toyota/auction-693328352.htm

T.W.R

8th February 2014, 12:35

Not a bike...but fit in here nicely

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/toyota/auction-693328352.htm

:facepalm: lol they're out here :wacko:

pritch

8th February 2014, 12:38

Sure it's a guy? Looks like there is a mirror setup for applying lipstick on the way to work?

Not a bike...but fit in here nicely

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/toyota/auction-693328352.htm

Too much pinot noir methinks?

Mike.Gayner

10th February 2014, 18:46

sil3nt

10th February 2014, 19:01

Spotted this one today - god knows what his reserve is, but he's in for a lot of relisting at that starting price.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-695243128.htmTell him yourself http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/163609-1982-Honda-CX500-cafe-racer-(LAMS)-for-sale?p=1130676264#post1130676264

Mike.Gayner

10th February 2014, 19:14

Tell him yourself http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/163609-1982-Honda-CX500-cafe-racer-(LAMS)-for-sale?p=1130676264#post1130676264

Hah, didn't realise it was a member. But I wont, I find it unbelievably obnoxious when non-prospective buyers feel the need to publicly dump on people's listings.

tigertim20

10th February 2014, 21:09

Hah, didn't realise it was a member. But I wont, I find it unbelievably obnoxious when non-prospective buyers feel the need to publicly dump on people's listings.

uhhhhmmm. . . . . :wacko:

JimO

10th February 2014, 21:27

He lives up norf like!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-603356742.htm
thats a ugly piece of shit

jasonu

11th February 2014, 13:56

uhhhhmmm. . . . . :wacko:

Yyyyeeeaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

Yamahardman

12th February 2014, 15:40

Cool as these bikes are, this guy is completely off his tit.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-694153833.htm

Thats a cool bike, but there are nicer ones ones on there for that price....

Virago

12th February 2014, 20:53

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/mobile-phones/mobile-phones/iphone/iphone-4/auction-695924016.htm

tigertim20

13th February 2014, 15:47

withdrawn already!!

Tazz

14th February 2014, 16:21

Thought I'd see if the watchlist numbers grew or fell XD

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=694526136

sharp2183

15th February 2014, 07:45

Cool as these bikes are, this guy is completely off his tit.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-694153833.htm

Definitely too expensive for that particular example, but I have watched auctions for these close at over $18,000. To be fair those bikes were restored, but it shows there is a market.

I have a couple sitting in a garage (project bikes) so keep any eye on what they go for. You would be amazed...

nodrog

15th February 2014, 08:35

....
I have a couple sitting in a garage (project bikes).......

give me one

Kickaha

15th February 2014, 14:09

give me one

Where are your manners?

Say please you rude cunt

Muppet

16th February 2014, 08:39

I can't stop laughing :killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme :killingme

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=696549541

Yamahardman

16th February 2014, 18:59

I can't stop laughing :killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme :killingme

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=696549541

It looks very well made, and pretty sharp. Also there are hardley ableson ones for waaaaay more, that probably have half the hp.
So not thaat optimistic.

tigertim20

16th February 2014, 21:02

It looks very well made, and pretty sharp. Also there are hardley ableson ones for waaaaay more, that probably have half the hp.
So not thaat optimistic.
mmm, I find it hard to pick the value of trikes. I didnt think that one was too bad? he does state that he is quite open to offers - probably havig a hard time working out value himself

skippa1

16th February 2014, 21:22

I can't stop laughing :killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme :killingme

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=696549541
It's just ahead of its time

Gremlin

17th February 2014, 00:46

I can't stop laughing :killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme :killingme

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=696549541
As others have said, consider the price of other trikes... The conversion gear isn't cheap etc.

sharp2183

18th February 2014, 05:40

give me one

Will prob be selling them both actually.

GSW

18th February 2014, 13:42

Mike.Gayner

18th February 2014, 14:07

Funny I was just looking at the RZ's on Trademe yesterday. Like you I don't know exactly how collectable they are, but would never have guessed they could be worth that much. Then again one of them has a genuine (??) bid of $10k. I reckon people are mad to pay that kind of money, but whatever.

HenryDorsetCase

19th February 2014, 11:27

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-698190491.htm

fucking dreamer. $18k for an OK condition K2... really?

BuzzardNZ

19th February 2014, 11:44

I'm not sure they are worth the asking price, but then again I don't know how collectible they are.?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=696915736

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=696877925

Both look like very nice examples.

You'll never be able to buy new 2 stroke bikes like those ever again, so I suspect that's why these are getting pricey.

Mike.Gayner

19th February 2014, 11:46

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-698190491.htm

fucking dreamer. $18k for an OK condition K2... really?

People are paying silly money for those bikes, but even so he's being a knob. If he halves his price he's still going to be above the market IMO.

Grubber

19th February 2014, 12:18

People are paying willy money for those bikes, but even so he's being a knob. If he halves his price he's still going to be above the market IMO.

Mate! You should try to buy your 16 year old daughter a $2000 car. 1993 toyota Corona with 180,000k on the clock went for $3600 the other day. on inspection it was in good condition but not that good. This is the case with many of them around that price range. Some dick will come along and just keep bidding till it ends. My daughter is getting rather pissed off now.
Its not the people asking for that money, they actually start the auction around the grand mark but it ends up in the 3-4 grand mark.

Mike.Gayner

19th February 2014, 12:50

Mate! You should try to buy your 16 year old daughter a $2000 car. 1993 toyota Corona with 180,000k on the clock went for $3600 the other day. on inspection it was in good condition but not that good. This is the case with many of them around that price range. Some dick will come along and just keep bidding till it ends. My daughter is getting rather pissed off now.
Its not the people asking for that money, they actually start the auction around the grand mark but it ends up in the 3-4 grand mark.

My brother just sold his old Polo for $1,500. The car is on the verge of death, is cosmetically appalling and will not pass another warrant. He got $1,500 in two days. Ridiculous.

Banditbandit

19th February 2014, 13:04

My brother just sold his old Polo for $1,500. The car is on the verge of death, is cosmetically appalling and will not pass another warrant. He got $1,500 in two days. Ridiculous.

Be happy for him .. I would be ... buyer beware !!!

Yamahardman

20th February 2014, 15:59

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-698190491.htm

fucking dreamer. $18k for an OK condition K2... really?

Its got spares, and the owner has owned for 30+ years.
Must have huge sentimental value.
18k Is mint condition k1 money.

paturoa

20th February 2014, 19:24

Tl1000 for $1000 reserve. This guy is optimistic of a quick sale.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-697375601.htm

Mike.Gayner

23rd February 2014, 21:08

This one must be a new level of stupid.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-698718559.htm

oneblackflag

23rd February 2014, 21:29

This one must be a new level of stupid.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-698718559.htm

Dunno... Looks in good knick. My old man has a PE250 and 400 that hes restoring, seems to be some market for them.

pritch

24th February 2014, 12:21

BIKE magazine said a while back that the CB750s were getting so expensive in the UK that they recommended prospective buyers start hunting for a CB500 instead.
They said the 500s are cheaper and in some ways a nicer bike.

Those 500cc two stroke Yamahas look expensive but they are certainly desirable. I'd be wanting to check UK prices on EBay or wherever to see what people are asking there before I plonked down that much cash.

intern

25th February 2014, 10:51

How about this one?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-698632373.htm

(yes it is mine :) )

Yamahardman

25th February 2014, 16:37

How about this one?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-698632373.htm

(yes it is mine :) )

thats a very sharp looking bike!

Trade_nancy

25th February 2014, 18:07

People are paying silly money for those bikes, but even so he's being a knob. If he halves his price he's still going to be above the market IMO.

You're about right there. I sold mine a year ago for $8500 -K2 in top'ish order - full rebuild...could have gotten 10k maybe - sold for buy now price on tardme on the same day I posted it.
At 17k I predict it will be there as long as a certain purple "widow maker"...

intern

25th February 2014, 19:56

thats a very sharp looking bike!

Thanks YHardman; just got it recently, wife made me promise to sell it, so if someone wants a NOS bike, it's there. If not...well then, I've kept my promise :devil2: and get to keep the scoot :bleh:

oneblackflag

25th February 2014, 20:20

Thanks YHardman; just got it recently, wife made me promise to sell it, so if someone wants a NOS bike, it's there. If not...well then, I've kept my promise :devil2: and get to keep the scoot :bleh:

Cunning plan :niceone:

SPman

26th February 2014, 00:13

Reasonable RZ500s and RG500s go for over $10k over in Aus at the moment, with minters going for a lot more, so $10k for that RZ seems around market value. Kwaka triples are going for silly money though....

intern

26th February 2014, 09:03

Cunning plan :niceone:

I did feel a bit like Baldric. Mind you, the wife is a good sort and after demanding I get another helmet, she's not entirely upset about the motorbike thing...:Punk:

Bender

26th February 2014, 14:27

Seven grand for this old pusser? (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-700481493.htm) Yeah right.

Voltaire

26th February 2014, 14:52

Seven grand for this old pusser? (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-700481493.htm) Yeah right.

Thats the start price, he also has some clapped out old Guzzis too.:laugh:

Kickaha

26th February 2014, 16:48

Seven grand for this old pusser? (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-700481493.htm) Yeah right.

That probably isn't unrealistic although it depends how much higher the reserve is

actungbaby

26th February 2014, 17:07

This trader must be pretty hard to outdo as far as optimism goes. Bike has been on the market for a year now, wonder when the penny will drop he''s dreaming at that price. You'd have thought after a year he might have got round to the little bit of tlc required to get running.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-686594664.htm

Thats great bike i thinking of buying after you pointed me too it might make him a offer

Yamahardman

26th February 2014, 17:12

That probably isn't unrealistic although it depends how much higher the reserve is

I know a guy who sold a 74 860 bevel drive, that was going in pretty nice condition for about the price of the reserve, haha

Katman

26th February 2014, 18:19

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-700763568.htm

:facepalm:

oneblackflag

26th February 2014, 18:54

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-700763568.htm

:facepalm:

Well where else are you going to find a bike that will handel a ride from Blenheim to Hanmer 'brilliantly'? And that was return! Fun trip too :yes:

Rcktfsh

26th February 2014, 19:12

Thats great bike i thinking of buying after you pointed me too it might make him a offer

After being on the market for over a year he might be more open to offers than he has in the past. Hopefully you'll put it on the track could be made into a nice pre 89 junior bike.

jasonu

27th February 2014, 14:03

Seven grand for this old pusser? (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-700481493.htm) Yeah right.

and another 7 grand to fix it up (if you are lucky)

The Little Gixxer

27th February 2014, 18:27

How about this for dreaming:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-559174994.htm

Pretty good price....

GSW

27th February 2014, 19:30

How about this for dreaming:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-559174994.htm

Pretty good price....

He lists this every once and a while, at one point there was a little bit more information like the colour. :weird:

ZeroIndex

27th February 2014, 19:52

speaking of optimistic sellers... I've got my old leathers (excellent condition, but don't fit me anymore) up on trademe... I started it on $1 Reserve... It finishes at 11:54pm tonight (Thursday). It's currently sitting at $101, so if anyone thinks it'll fit them, please go ahead and bid. I can deliver them to the Hamilton area, or you can work out freight.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=698866765

Thanks

jasonu

28th February 2014, 13:50

quickbuck

28th February 2014, 16:50

His mother prolly told him to get rid of his death trap bike. 'I've got it advertised on TradeMe' he says.

Actually, more likely uses the Classified so people can contact him.... For whatever reason....

Sent from my Nokia using Tapa talk.

GSW

26th April 2014, 21:03

Nice bike but $10k, for a 2006 with 35,000 Plus km's?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-722300264.htm

Headbanger

26th April 2014, 22:58

Nice bike but $10k, for a 2006 with 35,000 Plus km's?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-722300264.htm

suspension is set up for rider of 75kg

Poor cunts starving to death, Clearly he needs the money for food. He can't have eaten for years.

Someone get that man a pie.

Fuck it, two pies. Get that man two pies.

And a can of coke to wash it down.

breakaway

26th April 2014, 23:52

That bike looks like it's been proper fucked with. I wouldn't consider it even at a reasonable price.

rocketman1

1st May 2014, 20:47

I have always sold my bikes on TM and have had sales first or second time up.
PRICE THE BIKE SENSIBLY IT WILL SELL
What pisses me is the those that want more than you will pay from a dealer.
Get real........... you can only expect at best 10% less than a DEALER WOULD GET.

jafa21

1st May 2014, 22:17

another dreamer
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=723709268

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-722938597.htm

you can get both of them brand new from dealer for around $1-$2K more

Mattr

1st May 2014, 22:43

This is a beauty

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-716653790.htm
h

Madness

1st May 2014, 22:45

This is a beauty

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-716653790.htm
h

lol, rear view camera :laugh:

Mattr

2nd May 2014, 19:00

lol, rear view camera :laugh:

Im not sure what I like the most....... The helmet or the spiked nuts on the screen :-)

Laava

2nd May 2014, 19:08

The red chain is a winner for me!

SMOKEU

3rd May 2014, 18:32

suspension is set up for rider of 75kg

Poor cunts starving to death, Clearly he needs the money for food. He can't have eaten for years.

Someone get that man a pie.

Fuck it, two pies. Get that man two pies.

And a can of coke to wash it down.

At least the rider doesn't sound like a fattie who is eating themself to death. Unless they're a midget.

caseye

3rd May 2014, 20:11

At least the rider doesn't sound like a fattie who is eating themself to death. Unless they're a midget.

Who EWE calling fat??????????????????????????????

SMOKEU

3rd May 2014, 20:13

Who EWE calling fat??????????????????????????????

Only people who are a fat tub of lard who I want to chase around with a fork yelling "I smell bacon, I smell pork, run little piggy I've got out my fork".

Headbanger

4th May 2014, 12:51

At least the rider doesn't sound like a fattie who is eating themself to death. Unless they're a midget.

And that right there is the difference between us.

I'm trying to help a cunt out, get him a feed, where as you are trying to put a man down for having the foresight to put away a few spare meals...just in case.

Hey, Its not personal, Its just that me and my well fed brethren are genetically superior.

SMOKEU

4th May 2014, 17:59

And that right there is the difference between us.

I'm trying to help a cunt out, get him a feed, where as you are trying to put a man down for having the foresight to put away a few spare meals...just in case.

Hey, Its not personal, Its just that me and my well fed brethren are genetically superior.

Less weight = bike goes faster. That's reason enough to stay slim. Less air resistance too.

GSW

4th May 2014, 21:37

Last one of these I brought I payed $500 for it with reg and wof... but $6000?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-724997058.htm

Pumba

4th May 2014, 22:46

Last one of these I brought I payed $500 for it with reg and wof... but $6000?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-724997058.htm

For 300hrs work and $6k I would want to see the what the bottom end of the engine looked like. Steep for nothing special.

Ender EnZed

4th May 2014, 22:59

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-707162175.htm

liljegren

5th May 2014, 05:19

Last one of these I brought I payed $500 for it with reg and wof... but $6000?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-724997058.htm

thats "Bought" mate. Brought is the past tense of "bring"

Mike.Gayner

5th May 2014, 09:03

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-707162175.htm

WTF is he crazy? Does he think that being an anniversary edition actually holds some value? LOL @ only 18 sold in NZ. Mate there are thousands of great GSX-R750s in NZ.

edit: In fact I just realised you can get a brand new one for just a hair more than his 9 year old model:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-710025355.htm

BigAl

5th May 2014, 10:30

Surprisingly enough this still hasn't sold! 18K wtf?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-722948967.htm

Bassmatt

5th May 2014, 10:39

Surprisingly enough this still hasn't sold! 18K wtf?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-722948967.htm

I see the seller is "newkitchenhome". I think I know whats going on here.

tigertim20

5th May 2014, 20:31

Last one of these I brought I payed $500 for it with reg and wof... but $6000?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-724997058.htm

I sold one the same year model and color scheme about 3 years ago with a current wof and reg for about 2k. I thought I was doing good to get 2k for it. And mine only had half those kms!!

Laava

11th May 2014, 22:48

This is going on my watchlist!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-723945172.htm

haydes55

12th May 2014, 06:17

This is going on my watchlist!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-723945172.htm

The number plate suits it "A5PLG"..... ass plug.

You can't unsee that....

biketimus_prime

16th May 2014, 15:13

Not really an optimistic seller, but I'm being an optimistic buyer. How much should I expect to pay for this? http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=729793613
Anyone know the seller or the bike? What should I look out for?

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/297788252.jpg
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/309652682.jpg

breakaway

16th May 2014, 15:16

BigAl

16th May 2014, 15:28

[QUOTE=biketimus_prime;1130720817]Not really an optimistic seller, but I'm being an optimistic buyer. How much should I expect to pay for this? http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=729793613
Anyone know the seller or the bike? What should I look out for?

Sounds expensive but look at his other listing http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-729793610.htm

which I've commented on before.

sil3nt

16th May 2014, 15:31

Don't buy it. Wait till you get your license and buy a 1000 instead. Those CBRs are ridiculously overpriced, especially if they have cheap shitty "repsol" fairings with them. I can almost guarantee that they're cheap chinese trash and will fall apart.Really? They may be cheap and have a rubbish fit but I have not heard of anyone having trouble with them falling apart.

biketimus_prime

16th May 2014, 16:14

Thanks guys. I was going to wait till I get my full and get something better after that but I just thought it would be cool to have a bike that is a little bit faster and sportier than my current one. I did get advised to not bother just getting another 250 bike as they're all thrashed.

Is that F4i CBR a ripoff? I have no idea. However you could get an R6 for cheaper...

Oh and how about this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-715967830.htm

The Reibz

16th May 2014, 18:04

Why the fuck is there a Ralli-Art sticker on that Hondas fuel tank?
Jesus some cunts are fucked. Buying a honda is one thing, but putting a Mitsubishi sticker on it is something else all together.

Chinese fairings are also getting better, most look identical to OEM if you get them from Auctmarts or DivinityMotor.

Gremlin

16th May 2014, 20:25

Pumba

16th May 2014, 21:29

Not really an optimistic seller, but I'm being an optimistic buyer. How much should I expect to pay for this? http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=729793613
Anyone know the seller or the bike? What should I look out for?

Under those fancy arse pretty fairings is still a 23 year old bike that has been thrashed for the last 50,000km and has been dropped at least once (why else would you shell out for new fairings). His start price is top dollar, if the engine is in good condition and the frame is straight.

Pumba

16th May 2014, 21:30

Coz every sticker is HP +10!! :laugh:

An 80hp+ 250!

awa355

17th May 2014, 04:29

To me, a 1989-90 250 should be worth no more than about $1200-1500. Unless it is a rare, properly restored example.

avgas

17th May 2014, 05:23

Not really an optimistic seller, but I'm being an optimistic buyer. How much should I expect to pay for this?
If its the bike i think it is, its a high km's, low maintenance (as in forgot to change the oil) bike.
The paint job was a good one, cost him a pretty penny ($3K+?) and was worth more than the bike.
If its stickers - than I don't know the bike sorry.

Tazz

17th May 2014, 18:04

Not really an optimistic seller, but I'm being an optimistic buyer. How much should I expect to pay for this? http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=729793613
Anyone know the seller or the bike? What should I look out for?

I talked to him when I was looking for my RR. I don't think he'll be getting that new kitchen anytime soon if that's what he's selling the bikes for :laugh:

He also has a few different trademe accounts for some reason. Seemed like a nice enough guy, but meh.

As for the old clapped out bikes vs new, fark shelling out for some gutless 'modern' (modern as in late model year wise, but old tech with restrictions for emissions) piece of crap. Plenty of lemons out there for both old and new but there is definitely no where near as much fun factor on a lot of the new 250s vs pre 93. Its not where the focus is anymore for manufactures I guess. Also so long as you don't blow it up you won't lose as much buying older when it comes time to sell.

If you're commuting heaps however and have no other vehicle, modern (anything older that 2010 can be classed as clapped out shit now btw, for anywhere other than NZ :lol:) and gutless is the safe choice maybe? You do have the option of stepping up in size, which is something to consider depending on what gets you buzzing when you ride (the best sub 650 bikes are not on the LAMS list however...).

In the end with vehicles, there is no right answer. Go with whatever floats your boat and whatever trade offs you are happy with. You're the one riding it, and no matter what it is going to cost you money :niceone:

imdying

19th May 2014, 14:36

Yay, it's shiny.

Forget it. $2800, illegal HID headlight, aftermarket paint, 50 million kms on the clock, two decades worth of raping by learners. Fuck that shit.

Just buy something cheap to rape while you sort out your license. I know a guy with an MC19 that has no paint job (ok, I think it's all white primer), looks like shit, but would only owe you half that. Both are going to be arse to ride, it's just that one is half the money. Not that you care, you just want something to beat on till you get the next license.

biketimus_prime

19th May 2014, 19:38

Yeah I've just decided to stick with my trusty GSX250. At least it's a known quantity and reliable. Who knows what nasty surprises will await me with the other bikes. I'll just save my coin till I can get a bigger bike next year with my full licence.

imdying

20th May 2014, 10:40

sharp2183

21st May 2014, 21:26

Fuckin right. That's a decision you're unlikely to regret. The reality is that IL4 250s are slow pieces of shite that do a million revs but takes years to get the needle that high. The fun Nazis won't let you have a real (2 stroke) 250 yet, so just bide your time.

Oh I dunno, they aren't thaaaaat bad. It's more that they are slow pieces of shite for the money you have to pay to get a good one. But it was so much worse years back. When I got my licence it was about 5.5-6k to buy a decent 250, and about 7k from a dealer! Then the new Ninja came out (that is even more slow and shite, but looks mean as ow), and the IL4 decline began....

imdying

22nd May 2014, 11:47

That is true, they're much better value for money these days... their value was a bit artificial before.

Pumba

22nd May 2014, 22:09

..... their value was a bit artificial before.

Well you had the choice of them or a GN250. Wasn't a hard choice

Drew

23rd May 2014, 06:31

Well you had the choice of them or a GN250. Wasn't a hard choiceUnless you wanted to go fast, and got yourself an RGV or the like.

Robbo

25th May 2014, 16:18

Speaking of optimistic how about $90,000 for this??

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-732509229.htm

Surely he's dreaming.:lol:

nzspokes

25th May 2014, 16:22

Robbo

25th May 2014, 16:42

Hit buy now. The fees on that will bankrupt him. :lol:

LOL, would'nt help my credit though.:msn-wink:

ducatilover

25th May 2014, 16:51

Speaking of optimistic how about $90,000 for this??

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-732509229.htm

Surely he's dreaming.:lol:

Was $3.2k the other day, I was considering buying it. I imagine someone has given him teh moneys and he has listed a huge price as to avoid fees. :lol:

biketimus_prime

25th May 2014, 18:17

Holy hell look how high the bidding has gotten for this CBR Reserve not even met!: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=733042528

Must be a superbike

ducatilover

25th May 2014, 18:33

Drew

25th May 2014, 18:54

I'd pay a fair bit for a very good MC22 (I don't think that one is a very good one), if it's all original and real tidy. I've been thinking about putting a 250 screamer in the garage, I love the damn things :drool:

Paid $2k for my last one. It was complete and straight, needed paint and decals though... then I used it to remove an un-needed 4x4in post that held a sign on the Rimutaka hill.

Robbo

25th May 2014, 18:57

Paid $2k for my last one. It was complete and straight, needed paint and decals though... then I used it to remove an un-needed 4x4in post that held a sign on the Rimutaka hill.

HaHaHa, got any pics Drew?:2thumbsup

Drew

25th May 2014, 19:09

HaHaHa, got any pics Drew?:2thumbsup

Searching through old pics on here. Please hold...

It would appear not.

ducatilover

25th May 2014, 19:10

Paid $2k for my last one. It was complete and straight, needed paint and decals though... then I used it to remove an un-needed 4x4in post that held a sign on the Rimutaka hill.

:niceone: $2k is good money to me!
And that is a fairly normal use for a small bike isn't it? :banana:

Drew

25th May 2014, 19:12

Scratch that. I read VJ22 somehow, never had a CBR.

ducatilover

25th May 2014, 19:15

Scratch that. I read VJ22 somehow, never had a CBR.

<_< We can't all own cool bikes, cunt.

Drew

25th May 2014, 19:31

<_< We can't all own cool bikes, cunt.Can too. Buy something not cool, and ride the fucken wheels off the thing till popular opinion is swayed.

ducatilover

25th May 2014, 19:32

Can too. Buy something not cool, and ride the fucken wheels off the thing till popular opinion is swayed.

I tried, but usually I go through a fence or flip :devil2: so, you are more than welcome to take one of my bikes for a hoon?

EJK

1st June 2014, 15:57

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-736368088.htm

I remember buying a brand spanking new one for $3700 when it first came out.

AllanB

1st June 2014, 19:40

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-736368088.htm

I remember buying a brand spanking new one for $3700 when it first came out.

Something wrong with that one as the seller has offered to drive it.

biketimus_prime

9th June 2014, 16:45

Does this look suspicious or what,

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-739796391.htm

As customary with most vehicles sold on TradeMe, It is sold as is where is.
No viewing, negotiations, etc. once auction closed, you simply pay & ride away. No exceptions.

I suggest you view etc prior as auctions are unconditional. Once you bid you own it. No exceptions

Sold as is: NO warranty or comebacks. Auctions are unconditional.

also

***Decided to run the auction at a lower price for a bit longer, now with lowered reserve too!! (I will put the price back to where it was if it doesn't sell)

Oh okay, I guess threatening to increase the price will help it sell...

breakaway

9th June 2014, 17:01

Doesn't look suspicious, guy just sounds like a huge, gaping asshole. Would set off alarm bells for most buyers I'd have thought.

tigertim20

9th June 2014, 17:18

Doesn't look suspicious, guy just sounds like a huge, gaping asshole. Would set off alarm bells for most buyers I'd have thought.

and a dumb gaping asshole at that...
As customary with most vehicles sold on TradeMe, It is sold as is where is.
No viewing, negotiations, etc. once auction closed, you simply pay & ride away. No exceptions.
and the very next sentence starts with
I suggest you view etc prior as auctions are unconditional. Once you bid you own it. No exceptions
:facepalm:

Drew

9th June 2014, 17:22

Does this look suspicious or what,

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-739796391.htm

also

Oh okay, I guess threatening to increase the price will help it sell...

Doesn't look suspicious, guy just sounds like a huge, gaping asshole. Would set off alarm bells for most buyers I'd have thought.

and a dumb gaping asshole at that...
As customary with most vehicles sold on TradeMe, It is sold as is where is.
No viewing, negotiations, etc. once auction closed, you simply pay & ride away. No exceptions.
and the very next sentence starts with
I suggest you view etc prior as auctions are unconditional. Once you bid you own it. No exceptions
:facepalm:
His has not written it clearly, but I think what he's saying is that if you bid and win without coming to see it, you fucken own it. Not, I've bid, now I'll come have a look and decide if I want it.

Fair play to him.

Not sure about the price since reserve is not met, but I would think $7-8K is what he's hoping for. Doesn't seem unrealistic.

f2dz

9th June 2014, 17:25

His has not written it clearly, but I think what he's saying is that if you bid and win without coming to see it, you fucken own it. Not, I've bid, now I'll come have a look and decide if I want it.

Fair play to him.

This.

I've only just listed my old bike on TM but I've had a car on there as well for a few weeks. The amount of txts I've gotten so far with stupid questions or ridiculous offers without people even coming and looking at it is amazing..

I imagine this guy has been through the same if he has to include this in the auction description.

Mike.Gayner

9th June 2014, 18:54

His has not written it clearly, but I think what he's saying is that if you bid and win without coming to see it, you fucken own it. Not, I've bid, now I'll come have a look and decide if I want it.

Fair play to him.

Not sure about the price since reserve is not met, but I would think $7-8K is what he's hoping for. Doesn't seem unrealistic.

Absolutely too right. Too bloody many time wasters and this guy is approaching it exactly correctly. You bid, you win, you own, simple as that. Want to view it? Arrange before bidding.

Drew

9th June 2014, 20:25

www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/167355-Yamaha-R6-2009

This guy is dreaming.

rebel

10th June 2014, 01:28

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-739720039.htm

10 year old R1 with 50k on the clock with $10k starting bid what drugs is this cunt on.

sharp2183

10th June 2014, 06:38

Why the fuck do people say things like 'price dropped but price will go back up if it doesn't sell'. What does that even mean? If it doesn't sell at the cheaper price then people aren't interested in buying at that price, let alone a higher price. It just makes the seller look like an entitled dick, like they are some kind of retailer offering a fantastic deal, and if the consumer is too silly to buy it then they will ust have to pay more later.

Drew

10th June 2014, 06:41

tigertim20

10th June 2014, 10:27

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-739720039.htm

10 year old R1 with 50k on the clock with $10k starting bid what drugs is this cunt on.

ha, its not a 2004 either. no ram air, tail is wrong, etc etc. it an 02-03 model

sil3nt

10th June 2014, 10:34

sharp2183

11th June 2014, 23:39

It might motivate someone interested, to buy sooner rather than later. Exactly the same as when something is on special in a store.

I understand that concept when it comes to new stuff from a shop, but my point is that anyone with half a brain knows that a private sale second hand bike would still be bought for lesser money, even after the 'price is put back up'. It's one of those pointless things people add to their listings, along similar lines to 'not in a hurry to sell'. Just shouts out that the item or bike is overpriced/not priced to sell.

jasonu

13th June 2014, 14:04

I understand that concept when it comes to new stuff from a shop, but my point is that anyone with half a brain knows that a private sale second hand bike would still be bought for lesser money, even after the 'price is put back up'. It's one of those pointless things people add to their listings, along similar lines to 'not in a hurry to sell'. Just shouts out that the item or bike is overpriced/not priced to sell.

He is counting on somebody with less than half a brain to come along and part with their cash. No harm in trying.

HenryDorsetCase

14th June 2014, 20:32

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-741761590.htm

Bit OTT innit?

jasonu

15th June 2014, 04:55

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-741761590.htm

Bit OTT innit?

Not if someone pays the asking price for it.

GSW

21st June 2014, 17:47

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/167588-Expression-of-interest-at-this-stage-2004-Suzuki-GN250-bobber-cafe-racer-GN-lovers

jim.cox

21st June 2014, 18:01

This guy is trying hard at $10k

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-739411974.htm

especially since you can get one brand new for $9.4k

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-658308927.htm

Drew

21st June 2014, 18:03

jim.cox

21st June 2014, 18:06

Get ya an ex demo for $8.5k.

Thankx but that's still way above my budget.

I don't want a new one. I'll just damage it and it will be "well used" within weeks, if not days...

GSW

18th July 2014, 09:29

I'm not sure the RGV250 is at cult status yet to be asking this much
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-755568483.htm

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Drew

18th July 2014, 18:08

It isn't the only one in the country. Whitetrash had one, and it had a shit load more than 4700k's on it.

BigAl

31st July 2014, 14:37

How about 20k for a dropped 2013 daytona 675 r.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-760828354.htm

imdying

31st July 2014, 16:45

I'm not sure the RGV250 is at cult status yet to be asking this much
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-755568483.htmA lot of money for something that isn't even original.

GSW

31st July 2014, 17:47

A lot of money for something that isn't even original.

Its ok he's dropped the price.... :facepalm:

Pumba

31st July 2014, 22:34

A lot of money for something that isn't even original.

Your right it is not original. It is "very original". Can't you read :facepalm:

HenryDorsetCase

1st August 2014, 11:04

How about 20k for a dropped 2013 daytona 675 r.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-760828354.htm

list price is $22490 + ORC

imdying

1st August 2014, 13:29

Your right it is not original. It is "very original". Can't you read :facepalm:*you're* :yes:

jasonu

1st August 2014, 16:01

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Other-1972-kawasaki-z-1-900-jaffa-/151369743231?forcerrptr=true&hash=item233e56fb7f&item=151369743231&pt=US_motorcycles

Optimistic? Prolly not as there are bids. Be interesting to know the reserve amount.

Askor

2nd August 2014, 16:07

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-759711048.htm

2004 gsx250 for 5k! :killingme

avgas

2nd August 2014, 16:46

A lot of money for something that isn't even original.
I was thinking things looked off.........like why was the speedo only a 180kph one........didn't the the SP have a 220 or 240kph speedo?
The rest I couldn't put my finger on it........but doesn't look like an SP.

jasonu

2nd August 2014, 18:46

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-759711048.htm

2004 gsx250 for 5k! :killingme

$5k for that pile...

or $5k for

http://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/4584655922.html
or
http://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/4580839573.html
or
http://bend.craigslist.org/mcy/4584644004.html

sil3nt

2nd August 2014, 19:44

Except they cost $5800+

spanner spinner

2nd August 2014, 19:48

I was thinking things looked off.........like why was the speedo only a 180kph one........didn't the the SP have a 220 or 240kph speedo?
The rest I couldn't put my finger on it........but doesn't look like an SP.

That cause it's a jap domestic model version of the SP. The 180kph speedo is a giveaway, and it will be horsepower resisted version and it will have a 180 speed restrictor. Not what I would call SP performance.

jasonu

3rd August 2014, 05:55

Except they cost $5800+

Not if you Jew them down...
Mind you the way the US dollar is going they should be cheaper soon.

biketimus_prime

7th August 2014, 16:56

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-764179276.htm

Buy now $6500 for a Kawasaki ZXR250 1990.

He really wants to spend as little as possible on the next upgrade to a 1000cc...

HenryDorsetCase

8th August 2014, 09:25

I have no idea about this but I can't buy it because it has a "tall seat height"

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-764412028.htm

I will go look at this but no way am I paying $7500 for one: If it is bog stock, all complete an no money to spend then maybe $5500

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=764386084

GSW

8th August 2014, 17:19

Is he after more than $20K?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-737685259.htm

BigAl

8th August 2014, 20:38

Is he after more than $20K?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-737685259.htm

Saw this on display at HD, absolutely mint and an awesome addition to someone's collection.:yes:

avgas

9th August 2014, 05:05

That cause it's a jap domestic model version of the SP. The 180kph speedo is a giveaway, and it will be horsepower resisted version and it will have a 180 speed restrictor. Not what I would call SP performance.
Yeah I don't even think its that good. The SP usually had trick everything. This looks like stock one with some fairings.

What are the carbs?

breakaway

14th August 2014, 15:12

Guys, it has a tainted windscreen.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-766735720.htm

5k tho, really? I picked up my K6 for about that.

BigAl

14th August 2014, 16:49

Guys, it has a tainted windscreen.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-766735720.htm

5k tho, really? I picked up my K6 for about that.

Yeah dreaming, 1990, 400, 55ks for $5k.

Maybe previously owned by Kate Middleton or Robin Williams ;)

GSW

18th August 2014, 17:53

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-768907137.htm

7k???

EJK

18th August 2014, 18:57

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-768907137.htm

7k???

Repainted bodywork. Suspect it was involved in a minor crash/ slide.

BigAl

18th August 2014, 19:10

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-768907137.htm

7k???

Strewth, are some of these examples gold plated?

GSW

18th August 2014, 19:20

Strewth, are some of these examples gold plated?
What pisses me off most is that I cant even get $1000 for my GSXR400 with reg and new wof, and if I get it painted for $500 I still couldn't get over $1500... :brick:

What makes these peole think their bikes are worth so much?

Drew

18th August 2014, 19:31

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/168920-1982-sx-1100

mossy1200

18th August 2014, 19:55

What pisses me off most is that I cant even get $1000 for my GSXR400 with reg and new wof, and if I get it painted for $500 I still couldn't get over $1500... :brick:

What makes these peole think their bikes are worth so much?

pix.............Ill be offering 1/4 of your expectations but may have room for some movement either way.

GSW

18th August 2014, 20:01

pix.............Ill be offering 1/4 of your expectations but may have room for some movement either way.

Thats lucky because my "expectation" is to get $8000

mossy1200

18th August 2014, 20:03

Thats lucky because my "expectation" is to get $8000

Sounds good ill have some movement down of about $1800 odd and we are almost shaking hands and happy.

Idd have though anything with warrant and reg be worth 1k or more.

Drew

18th August 2014, 20:11

Sounds good ill have some movement down of about $1800 odd and we are almost shaking hands and happy.

Idd have though anything with warrant and reg be worth 1k or more.

I went and checked it out. It's well worth what he's asking I think. I don't understand how it's not sold.

GSW

18th August 2014, 20:14

Sounds good ill have some movement down of about $1800 odd and we are almost shaking hands and happy.

Idd have though anything with warrant and reg be worth 1k or more.

So would I, but No...

You could stop bidding on the café racer project bike and buy mine then you could turn it in to this http://www.fireblades.org/forums/streetfighter/90913-cabbies-kwikasfaki.html

GSW

18th August 2014, 20:16

I went and checked it out. It's well worth what he's asking I think. I don't understand how it's not sold.

Ive even got all the fairings back on it :weep:

mossy1200

18th August 2014, 20:25

Ive even got all the fairings back on it :weep:

Cant find the listing so far

sil3nt

18th August 2014, 20:34

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-768907137.htm

7k???Shit mine must be worth at least that then! The only thing he has over me is the Yoshi can. Otherwise I have original fairings and a nitron shock and RT did his magic on the front end. I should ask $10k.

GSW

18th August 2014, 20:36

Cant find the listing so far

Its the same bike we were talking about back in July.. should still be messages in your inbox.?

mossy1200

18th August 2014, 20:43

Its the same bike we were talking about back in July.. should still be messages in your inbox.?

My bad I forgot about it. I worked big hours this week and talked the wife into project approval and grabbed the beemer mainly due to its size.

Are you refreshing your add here and listing on tard?

It must be worth 1500 odd on tardme road legal.

GSW

18th August 2014, 20:47

My bad I forgot about it. I worked big hours this week and talked the wife into project approval and grabbed the beemer mainly due to its size.

Are you refreshing your add here and listing on tard?

It must be worth 1500 odd on tardme road legal.

Not paying Tardme $70 to list a bike... will update or add a new listing on here ..

mossy1200

18th August 2014, 20:53

Not paying Tardme $70 to list a bike... will update or add a new listing on here ..

List it as selling parts or would sell complete if price was ok.

Add keywords project, warrant, rego, complete, race and it will go fast without commission.

jasonu

19th August 2014, 15:56

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/168920-1982-sx-1100

I seriously wouldn't take that bike even if it was free.

russd7

19th August 2014, 20:05

What makes these peole think their bikes are worth so much?

because its never been ridden in the rain, hell we all know that motorcycles can't handle the rain and if they ever should be ridden in the rain then they will devalue at an exorbitant rate :nono:

HenryDorsetCase

20th August 2014, 09:52

Erelyes

20th August 2014, 11:31

Sometimes you can score a bargain on tardme. If you're patient, and lucky, and the vendor cannot take a decent photo, and lists in the incorrect category.

$995USD jacket $300NZ brand new never worn. Far as I can tell the genuine article from a very careful examination and comparison with another known genuine one. Very happy camper today.

Yeah, I got my Dainese Delmar jacket for a verrry good price. Was flabbergasted cos AFTER I bought it, worked out what model of jacket it was, then saw what Motomail want for a new one... :gob:

'Course I was stupid and passed up the offer for the matching pants at the time cos I was too tight :facepalm:

Kickaha

20th August 2014, 18:57

I seriously wouldn't take that bike even if it was free.

Fuck I would, ideal base for a Rodney Gray replica

mossy1200

20th August 2014, 19:11

because its never been ridden in the rain, hell we all know that motorcycles can't handle the rain and if they ever should be ridden in the rain then they will devalue at an exorbitant rate :nono:

And this one time,
on the Hutt motorway,
my bike got wet,
from a cage window wash jet.

That's a 2grand loss right there.:weep: