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SimonC
4th August 2015, 13:28
Hey all.

Looking to sell my lovely RVF if the right offer came along. I have owned her for about 3 years, fully maintained. My previous service (300Km's ago) had the following;

- All new oils (incl brake, coolant)
- New brake pads (front + rear)
- Rear brake master cylinder
- New rear tire
- New plugs, new air filter
- Carb balance checked (the carbs were serviced a year ago with all new O-rings, carb boots etc)
- New battery

I purchased, had painted and installed the Tyga Performance tail, keeping the scheme in-line with the original colors. I also have the sub-frame and original fairing's stored to go with the bike. Has a carbon fibre end can, and HRC CDI (both of which I assume were installed in Japan).

So well looked after, V4 goodness (they sound amazing), and of course LAMS approved!! Only considering sale to move in to something bigger. Looking for offers around $8K. Will be listing on trademe within the next day or two. Cheers

* Update. Some analy retentive members are saying that the carbon fibre exhaust will make it not compliant to LAMS. So if you are looking to buy an RVF on a learners or restricted license, you may need to find an original slip on muffler.

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Cam_Valk
4th August 2015, 21:00
Looks like you have an aftermarket exhaust system, at least the rear section is, can't tell the front from those photos.

Nice bike, I've been having thoughts of selling mine recently.

Hagakure
4th August 2015, 21:11
Thats freakin cool man! good luck

SimonC
4th August 2015, 21:16
Thanks. The exhaust was Sansei most likely when I researched it, imported from Japan mechanically as it is, including the hrc cdi. Still 50/50 over selling it!

Akzle
4th August 2015, 22:20
pisss take, shirley.

SVboy
5th August 2015, 10:25
pisss take, shirley.

Hard to say. Great bikes with a cult reputation for brilliance. Seems like a fortune to me but they are rare and if it is a minter, it might achieve this price.

imdying
5th August 2015, 11:00
That's no longer a LAMs approved bike mate.

sil3nt
5th August 2015, 11:24
That's no longer a LAMs approved bike mate.Still on the list
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driver-licences/getting-a-licence/licences-by-vehicle-type/motorcycles/lams/lams-approved-and-prohibited-motorcycles/

imdying
5th August 2015, 11:28
Still on the list
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driver-licences/getting-a-licence/licences-by-vehicle-type/motorcycles/lams/lams-approved-and-prohibited-motorcycles/Race pipe and ECU means no longer LAM approved. Lightweight subframe opts it out too, but he has the originals.

Link from your link: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driver-licences/getting-a-licence/licences-by-vehicle-type/motorcycles/lams/

If you modify your motorcycle, it may not be approved

Any motorcycle modified in a way that increases its power-to-weight ratio is no longer LAMS-compliant, regardless of whether it appears on the list.

If you are a rider on a learner or restricted motorcycle licence, it is your responsibility to ensure you are riding a LAMS-approved motorcycle, as produced by the manufacturer. If in doubt, seek confirmation from the manufacturer's agent or dealership. If you are unsure who to contact, details for all major motorcycle importers are available on the Motor Industry Association website (external link).

If you don't follow these rules you may end up with fines and demerit points.

SimonC
5th August 2015, 11:39
Race pipe and ECU means no longer LAM approved. Lightweight subframe opts it out too, but he has the originals.

Link from your link: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driver-licences/getting-a-licence/licences-by-vehicle-type/motorcycles/lams/

The pipe and CDI was original from Japan. I haven't modified it.
And the testing guys had no issue with the bike when I sat my license :)

James Deuce
5th August 2015, 11:44
The pipe and CDI was original from Japan. I haven't modified it.
And the testing guys had no issue with the bike when I sat my license :)

Doesn't matter. That's his mistake. It's not LAMS compliant unless the ignition and exhaust are 100% original.

sil3nt
5th August 2015, 11:48
Race pipe and ECU means no longer LAM approved. Lightweight subframe opts it out too, but he has the originals.

Link from your link: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driver-licences/getting-a-licence/licences-by-vehicle-type/motorcycles/lams/Hah yes but the cops aren't going to know that are they.

Mike.Gayner
5th August 2015, 12:07
Hah yes but the cops aren't going to know that are they.

Insurers might look into it.

imdying
5th August 2015, 15:36
The pipe and CDI was original from Japan. I haven't modified it.
And the testing guys had no issue with the bike when I sat my license :)Doesn't matter who modified it. What have the testing guys got to do with it? Are they enforcing LAMs rules now?


Hah yes but the cops aren't going to know that are they.If the SCU or your insurer should need to take a look for some unfortunate reason, they might.

You're selling this as a LAMS bike when clearly it isn't, and as of this morning you well know it.

SimonC
5th August 2015, 15:42
Doesn't matter who modified it. What have the testing guys got to do with it? Are they enforcing LAMs rules now?

If the SCU or your insurer should need to take a look for some unfortunate reason, they might.

You're selling this as a LAMS bike when clearly it isn't, and as of this morning you well know it.

Yes - the testing guys do enforce the LAMS rules. They check your bike for WOF, rego, all lights, L plate etc.

imdying
5th August 2015, 15:48
Must be a fucking weird part of NZ you live in if you can get a ticket for riding a non-LAMS bike from your local testing station.

SimonC
5th August 2015, 15:52
They don't let you take your license if the bike doesn't comply. No need to get rude.

Gremlin
5th August 2015, 15:52
The pipe and CDI was original from Japan. I haven't modified it.
And the testing guys had no issue with the bike when I sat my license :)
You're misunderstanding. Original means manufactured for the bike at time of manufacture as original equipment. Modify means changing the original bike not individual components.

You modifying the pipe isn't what we're talking about. If you've changed the exhaust from the original and the above rules are breached, then it's not LAMS compliant.

If you get the right officer, that does know what they're talking about (and amazingly, some ride!) then the outcome would be quite easy...

Banditbandit
5th August 2015, 15:54
They don't let you take your license if the bike doesn't comply. No need to get rude.

Naa ... see I think Imdying's point is that the testing people will enforce it - so whoever you sell it to may well get trapped by that .. and then the comeback is on you.

The licence testing twits are cops .. and they often would not know shit about bikes ...(with a defferential nod to the cops on KBer .. who do know shit about bikes ...) .. so they let you sit the licence because they THINK the bike is LAMS compliant ... but their ignorance is not your excuse ...

imdying
5th August 2015, 16:02
They don't let you take your license if the bike doesn't comply. No need to get rude.Look dickhead, you're deliberately trying to mislead the most vulnerable segment of the market, and I don't fucking like that.

The sort of cunts looking for a bike like that on their learners probably have to pour all of their hard earned savings into it, or tick themselves up to the hilt. They ain't got the spare cash to pay fines because you were too much of a loser to describe it legitimately, even after you were educated on it by the members here.

Thus, if you don't want to get dumped on, change your advert, or fuck off somewhere else and sell it there.'

As far as the rest, members, please post up if you've ever obtained a warrant on a bike you didn't hold a license for. The testing people have no interest or authority in licensing issues, period.

SimonC
5th August 2015, 16:04
Look dickhead, you're deliberately trying to mislead the most vulnerable segment of the market, and I don't fucking like that.

The sort of cunts looking for a bike like that on their learners probably have to pour all of their hard earned savings into it, or tick themselves up to the hilt. They ain't got the spare cash to pay fines because you were too much of a loser to describe it legitimately, even after you were educated on it by the members here.

Thus, if you don't want to get dumped on, change your advert, or fuck off somewhere else and sell it there.'

As far as the rest, members, please post up if you've ever obtained a warrant on a bike you didn't hold a license for. The testing people have no interest or authority in licensing issues, period.

It's updated just for you

scracha
7th August 2015, 05:49
Look dickhead, you're deliberately trying to mislead the most vulnerable segment of the market, and I don't fucking like that.


They'd have to be pretty vulnerable to spend 8.5K on a shite old 400

nzspokes
7th August 2015, 06:59
Yes - the testing guys do enforce the LAMS rules. They check your bike for WOF, rego, all lights, L plate etc.

If somebody at an insurance company or SCU get to see it you are in for a world of hurt.

rustys
7th August 2015, 17:13
Looks like SimonC is basing his price on the Australian market for these RVFs as they seem to be selling over there for a pretty penny.
I know good ones are hard to come by, but $8.5K ? i have a mint original one never been alterered in anyway and would be over the moon to get what he is asking, but this is NZ and the market is not here for that sort of money Yet, if ever.
Bikes just dont seem to be selling well in NZ here now, is it because bike regos are still far to high, and car regos have dropped hugely making it more viable, for people to get into the car market, my guess it is.

Hagakure
7th August 2015, 21:31
I'd be interested in getting it for the mrs if his price was realistic

FJRider
7th August 2015, 21:43
As far as the rest, members, please post up if you've ever obtained a warrant on a bike you didn't hold a license for. The testing people have no interest or authority in licensing issues, period.

I'm old ... and the licensing rules have changed over the years.

But I DO know that on many occasions ... friends have mine have taken a motorcycle for a WOF. Without a license class held for that bike.


NO issues ... they test the vehicle (THAT .. is their job) ... not the rider.

mossy1200
7th August 2015, 22:02
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-929848124.htm

Its cheaper.

neels
7th August 2015, 22:44
$8k for a 20 year old baby honda that's probably had the shit thrashed out of it, and has been buggered about with.

I hope you're kidding.

Money could be so much better spent elsewhere.

scracha
8th August 2015, 11:00
There's some confused dealers in the UK advertising them as "rare" and asking 10K UKP for them. I say confused as they're clearly pistaking them for an RC30. Can buy MINT ones over there for about 2K UKP / 4K NZD.



Looks like SimonC is basing his price on the Australian market for these RVFs as they seem to be selling over there for a pretty penny.
I know good ones are hard to come by, but $8.5K ? i have a mint original one never been alterered in anyway and would be over the moon to get what he is asking, but this is NZ and the market is not here for that sort of money Yet, if ever.
Bikes just dont seem to be selling well in NZ here now, is it because bike regos are still far to high, and car regos have dropped hugely making it more viable, for people to get into the car market, my guess it is.

mossy1200
8th August 2015, 16:43
Money could be so much better spent elsewhere.

Like here perhaps
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-930225944.htm

Smifffy
10th August 2015, 22:10
Like here perhaps
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-930225944.htm

Except it would take more than a stock pipe and ignition bits to ever get it on the LAMS list?? LOLZ

Agree it'd be a better buy though.

bennz
22nd November 2015, 17:21
Simon did you sell your RVF or it is still available ? Thanks


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Zezzer
13th March 2016, 17:35
Count me as interested as well - is it still for sale?