Classics on Trade Me

[husaberg]

unit construction, tough fix needed on the crankcase....

that manx what the heck is that growing out of the firewood

[Voltaire]

Cool.
NZ Scooter with patina.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2016646792.htm?rsqid=b591b18dc41a467cadade9f207294 b6e
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Sunbeam
341490
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2015781623.htm?rsqid=b591b18dc41a467cadade9f207294 b6e

[AllanB]

The 'want factor' on that scooter is very high. I feel I have seen less rusty ones for similar money over the past few years.

[Voltaire]

The 'want factor' on that scooter is very high. I feel I have seen less rusty ones for similar money over the past few years.

Yes, its very alluring in its faded glory. You would need a Trekka to go with it to complete the Made in NZ set.
You know you want it....:scooter:

[husaberg]

Yes, its very alluring in its faded glory. You would need a Trekka to go with it to complete the Made in NZ set.
You know you want it....:scooter:

And a mountain goat? and maybe a duzgo

[jellywrestler]

Yes, its very alluring in its faded glory. You would need a Trekka to go with it to complete the Made in NZ set.
You know you want it....:scooter:

and a mcintosh bathurst replica

[Voltaire]

and a mcintosh bathurst replica

and a Britten, list is getting expensive.

[husaberg]

If you are going to have all those i think it would also need a Begg 5000 to round off the set.

[Voltaire]

If you are going to have all those i think it would also need a Begg 5000 to round off the set.

and a BSL 500.

[husaberg]

and a BSL 500.

Funny I was going to add that in but the internet went down here.
Jelly might think everyone allready has a Steve Roberts F1 like him as well.

[HenryDorsetCase]

The 'want factor' on that scooter is very high. I feel I have seen less rusty ones for similar money over the past few years.

I love them too. I idly considered whether some sort of EV conversion might be possible if the motor is toast. Idly is as far as it got.

[F5 Dave]

I was thinking Patina just looks like shit.

How about the full 70s makeover, lots of yellow and red with chrome. Maybe a T500 Suzi engine hidden in there :lol:

[sidecar bob]

I was thinking Patina just looks like shit.

How about the full 70s makeover, lots of yellow and red with chrome. Maybe a T500 Suzi engine hidden in there :lol:
I agree, "patina" is sprinkling glitter on a turd.
Just drop the bodywork over a T Max.

[jellywrestler]

I agree, "patina" is sprinkling glitter on a turd.
Just drop the bodywork over a T Max.

if you're talking about the NZeta i've got a brand spanking new body for one of those, story goes when the factory closed someone took three home and ditched the other two. these can rust like an old car of the time so a nice start to a resto job.

[Voltaire]

if you're talking about the NZeta i've got a brand spanking new body for one of those, story goes when the factory closed someone took three home and ditched the other two. these can rust like an old car of the time so a nice start to a resto job.

Well there you go, add that to your collection.:banana:

[husaberg]

if you're talking about the NZeta i've got a brand spanking new body for one of those, story goes when the factory closed someone took three home and ditched the other two. these can rust like an old car of the time so a nice start to a resto job.

It might be interesting to get a few sets of fibreglass copies made and slap em on a jap scooter.
Sell them of to hipster doofuses.

I think my parents had a toaster when i was growing up that looked like the NZeta.
Someone on KB used to have one on their avatar a Yellow one i think?

[sidecar bob]

It might be interesting to get a few sets of fibreglass copies made and slap em on a jap scooter.
Sell them of to hipster doofuses.


The motorcycle equivalent of a MG TF kit car body on a Triumph Herald.

[husaberg]

The motorcycle equivalent of a MG TF kit car body on a Triumph Herald.

I remember there was a Sprite or midget replica body made for morris 10 or something like that. a guy where i live had one in a shed.
Pretty sure the original Lotus 7 used a fair bit of Herald stuff, Funny enough my father still has a Triumph Harold.

[jellywrestler]

The motorcycle equivalent of a MG TF kit car body on a Triumph Herald.

maybe, but this is including all the chassis so not sure how well it would fit in glass

[jellywrestler]

Well there you go, add that to your collection.:banana:

already got two and a half sadly

[AllanB]

maybe, but this is including all the chassis so not sure how well it would fit in glass


If you were in American now you'd digitally 3D scan it them mill a complete body kit out of a massive block of alloy.

In a decade you'll be able to do the same 3D scan at home and then run up a perfect copy in a nice composite/titanium plastic hybrid material in your own garage.

[F5 Dave]

His 3D printer will be too busy making silicon replicas of the Olsen twins.

[HenryDorsetCase]

If you were in American now you'd digitally 3D scan it them mill a complete body kit out of a massive block of alloy.

In a decade you'll be able to do the same 3D scan at home and then run up a perfect copy in a nice composite/titanium plastic hybrid material in your own garage.

I know someone with that technology here.

[AllanB]

I know someone with that technology here.


I know a chap who has several small printers and is running up bits for his Suzuki frequently. It's the future for sure.

[husaberg]

If you were in American now you'd digitally 3D scan it them mill a complete body kit out of a massive block of alloy.

In a decade you'll be able to do the same 3D scan at home and then run up a perfect copy in a nice composite/titanium plastic hybrid material in your own garage.

You dontr needs to waste materials like that wit laser sintering you can effectively 3d print aluminium.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSOddOw4Unc

[Grumph]

if you're talking about the NZeta i've got a brand spanking new body for one of those, story goes when the factory closed someone took three home and ditched the other two. these can rust like an old car of the time so a nice start to a resto job.

Couple of years back, at the VCC swap meet, someone had a Silver Pidgeon scooter for sale - top dollar too.
One of the bike section guys whispered in my ear that it had a modern Honda powertrain underneath...
The complex hydraulic drive gizmos had been too complcated to restore.

Be quite nice to have a period looking NZeta which actually went well. Plenty of choice now for powertrains too.

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2024995500.htm?rsqid=19c0518b7b9a4784abbc0133c718d b28-003


I want this. Fuck its cool.

[Voltaire]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2024995500.htm?rsqid=19c0518b7b9a4784abbc0133c718d b28-003


I want this. Fuck its cool.

low mileage pretty much sums it up.

[Voltaire]

I remember wanting one of these.

341525
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2024767881.htm?rsqid=c9bb67bf316b4077a46be2d3c413b 3ad-002

this Honda is quite nice too, same colour as the 500/4 I had.
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https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2024977118.htm?rsqid=c9bb67bf316b4077a46be2d3c413b 3ad-002

Ended up with a Z1000J which was ok.

[Voltaire]

GS 1000 for just under 10K
cheap rego and very useable.
341533
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2024986074.htm?rsqid=279546ca20ba43189cd29ccc829cc 54e-002

Same seller has this
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2024516489.htm?rsqid=81b14f4aba744116ac6c8504d650b c1e-001341534

Despite the improved engine I'd go for the blue and white one.

[Grumph]

GS 1000 for just under 10K
cheap rego and very useable.


Despite the improved engine I'd go for the blue and white one.

Ah, no, not in this case. An S is only worth having if it's a genuine one. The 1100 is a much better bike.

A genuine S with worthwhile mods - better brakes and ignition etc - is a very usable thing and would hold it's value too.
But stock for the sake of originality doesn't make for a very pleasant ride. The other one you posted will probably disappear into a collection.

[Voltaire]

There was a time I really wanted a Triumph Triple, especially the last of them the T160.
341543
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2028401483.htm?rsqid=f44d32a1963a482c888f3988e310c 015-002

However in the same sort of price bracket I find this more appealing.
341544
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2022483559.htm?rsqid=1ae1dadfb99e449cbc0d55bbeb65a 9fe-003

Maybe time to move into unit construction....anyone interested in a 53 Triumph Thunderbird???

341545

[Blackbird]

Maybe time to move into unit construction....anyone interested in a 53 Triumph Thunderbird???

341545


I still have a manual covering Triumph twins from 1945-1960. It's a delight to read and actually quite amusing in places. They use the words "may" or "should" in a few places instead of "will", like they're having a bob each way on a particular maintenance activity being successful. Particularly rebuilding a sprung hub. Can hardly blame them in this instance. I'm sure that military scientists used the sprung hub design as the basis for the Claymore anti-personnel mine :whistle:

[Voltaire]

I still have a manual covering Triumph twins from 1945-1960. It's a delight to read and actually quite amusing in places. They use the words "may" or "should" in a few places instead of "will", like they're having a bob each way on a particular maintenance activity being successful. Particularly rebuilding a sprung hub. Can hardly blame them in this instance. I'm sure that military scientists used the sprung hub design as the basis for the Claymore anti-personnel mine :whistle:

The sprung hub unit I gather was the first motorcycle part to come with an embossed in alloy warning.
I think I read there were 50 odd parts, seems like a complex way to avoid a pair of shocks and a swingarm.
Bearings are about 3" and over $200 each from memory.
Mine is much 'improved" Mk 2 which you can tell by the cast in rings on the hub.
That's all the useless information I have at the moment.

341547

[Blackbird]

The sprung hub unit I gather was the first motorcycle part to come with an embossed in alloy warning.
I think I read there were 50 odd parts, seems like a complex way to avoid a pair of shocks and a swingarm.
Bearings are about 3" and over $200 each from memory.
Mine is much 'improved" Mk 2 which you can tell by the cast in rings on the hub.
That's all the useless information I have at the moment.

341547

Your memory is impressive - 52 to be precise :niceone:

The attached scan from the manual of the internals is enough to give me nightmares. Fortunately, I never had to work on one. The engines themselves were a joy to work on, not that they really needed a huge amount of work.

[F5 Dave]

Ah, no, not in this case. An S is only worth having if it's a genuine one. The 1100 is a much better bike.

A genuine S with worthwhile mods - better brakes and ignition etc - is a very usable thing and would hold it's value too.
But stock for the sake of originality doesn't make for a very pleasant ride. The other one you posted will probably disappear into a collection.

Yeah he's a bit of a skunk with that description. Skim read it and you'd forgivably think it was an SN.
I had a shafty 11 with CBR brakes as my tourer hack. Grouse bike until you were riding with others and getting a push on. Nothing 20 years of chassis development wouldn't fix I always thought.

Replaced it with an RF900 for that reason. Underrated bike they all say. Spent ages trying to make it what it should have been. GS wobbled more but was a far more lovable bike. RF was the reason 90s Suzukis sucked. Goats.

In fact I'd rather have one of these.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/foot-pegs-mounts/listing-2028536156.htm?rsqid=9eed2ea68e604c58b1a7136401866 8e0-001


Even has a graze for street cred.

[F5 Dave]

Well this is pretty and probably pretty violent.

Jase-what's the diff between a Piper and Spider?

Had a Spider poster on my wall as a kid .


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2024601527.htm?rsqid=34af49d971f44f7f9282840608b99 917-002

[Voltaire]

Bargain at $6500
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2033624533.htm?rsqid=e1388f6e9ee84373845d447387f18 112-002

341581

[F5 Dave]

I like it but I hate it, why oh fuking why did the Mercans have to have such silly bars attached to their bars in the 70s and 80s?

[AllanB]

Bargain at $6500
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2033624533.htm?rsqid=e1388f6e9ee84373845d447387f18 112-002

341581

Agree that is good buying. Park it up for five years and it will be a $10k ride as it sits now......... a shame I have no 'free' cash.

[pete376403]

very pretty. Very expensive.https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-2003532309.htm

[Voltaire]

You too can escape from day to day drudgery like Steve McQueen in the Great Escape.*

341738
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2047738784.htm?rsqid=e3fee2ff40764cc5afc92a774ff8d a2a-002




*
Note- the bike used was a post war Tr6, Steve McQueen did not do the actual jump but was one of the chase German bikes.


Ann O'Rak
will
provide
deets

[Dadpole]

By "Limited Edition Bonneville T100 Steve McQueen " do they really mean "We painted it green"?

[F5 Dave]

I can't say that's 12k worth of I think I'll pop out to the coffeeshop one Sunday a year to meet Harold on his Chief Big Sitting Down Indian.

[Voltaire]

By "Limited Edition Bonneville T100 Steve McQueen " do they really mean "We painted it green"?

If Steve touched it ...kaching.

118 000 quid...as much a I like pre war speed twins....not as good for jumping borders.

341751

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2019/january/las-vegas-bonhams-motorbike-auction/

[jasonu]

When was the last time one of these sold in NZ? $$$???

https://raresportbikesforsale.com/featured-listing-1995-honda-rc45/

[Grumph]

When was the last time one of these sold in NZ? $$$???

https://raresportbikesforsale.com/featured-listing-1995-honda-rc45/

Coming up on 12 months ago...Sidecar Bob might chime in here, LOL.

[jellywrestler]

When was the last time one of these sold in NZ? $$$???

https://raresportbikesforsale.com/featured-listing-1995-honda-rc45/

not on the radar here as they were never imported and sold new. there's a few around the place all the same.

[F5 Dave]

Never seen one here but was surprised how common they were in London bike shops during a visit heck, must have been early 98.

[Blackbird]

not on the radar here as they were never imported and sold new. there's a few around the place all the same.

There's a chap in Hamilton who ran an engineering business had one boxed up with zero k's, along with a Ducati 851 with zero k's too. Also a fully refurbished early E-type. Don't know if he still has them.

[sidecar bob]

Coming up on 12 months ago...Sidecar Bob might chime in here, LOL.

I only have to lift a sheet to find one of them:drool:

[jasonu]

I only have to lift a sheet to find one of them:drool:

What do you value it at?

[sidecar bob]

What do you value it at?

I look after it, i dont own it. But not as much as this one id imagine.
Joey's '99 TT bike.

[jellywrestler]

I look after it, i dont own it. But not as much as this one id imagine.
Joey's '99 TT bike.

through some exhaust wrap and a brown seat and double the value maybe?

[HenryDorsetCase]

through some exhaust wrap and a brown seat and double the value maybe?

tighten the chain and tidy up that ripped seat at least. ;-)

[jasonu]

through some exhaust wrap and a brown seat and double the value maybe?

and some MX handle bars...

[husaberg]

through some exhaust wrap and a brown seat and double the value maybe?

No shark fin...........

[jellywrestler]

No shark fin........... happy to report a bent one during nzsbk season this year with no further injury, they do work...

[husaberg]

happy to report a bent one during nzsbk season this year with no further injury, they do work...

Twas in jest rather than a scathing commentary, that said it does look like it may have a nappy tank which would be useful considering the race schedule and weather conditions. (That and wheels that dont self destruct.)https://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/2002/january/dunlop-settles-for-700000-in-tt-crash-case/
Does it Bob?

[sidecar bob]

Twas in jest rather than a scathing commentary, that said it does look like it may have a nappy tank which would be useful considering the race schedule and weather conditions. (That and wheels that dont self destruct.)https://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/2002/january/dunlop-settles-for-700000-in-tt-crash-case/
Does it Bob?
I stayed at the former home of Robert Dunlop night before last, still owned by the family.
lovley place in rural Ballymoney.

[husaberg]

I stayed at the former home of Robert Dunlop night before last, still owned by the family.
lovley place in rural Ballymoney.

Do the IOM rules require a Nappy tank Bob?
Joey stayed at my dads when they did the MNZ group tour he was like the rest a heck of a character.

[jellywrestler]

Twas in jest rather than a scathing commentary, that said it does look like it may have a nappy tank which would be useful considering the race schedule and weather conditions. (That and wheels that dont self destruct.)https://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/2002/january/dunlop-settles-for-700000-in-tt-crash-case/
Does it Bob?

i was at the TT that year, they were then changing this type of wheel each pit stop, and not even putting new rubber on them as a result of this. went to the home of i recall second in charge of honda parts in america's home in the states on the way home and it was interesting about the repurcussions they were expecting too.

[husaberg]

i was at the TT that year, they were then changing this type of wheel each pit stop, and not even putting new rubber on them as a result of this. went to the home of i recall second in charge of honda parts in america's home in the states on the way home and it was interesting about the repurcussions they were expecting too.

I never knew he actually got paid out in the end he way not have anyway as they drag this on for years.
Americas extremely litigious about everything other than guns.
In a story i posted about Tony Dawson (astailite Wheels)
He was shocked to find on the IOM people were using his short circuit wheels and insisted on checking all of them, he found a rivet missing but the rider refused to stop.
Worth a read
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145224-Race-chassis?p=1130221967#post1130221967

[jellywrestler]

I never knew he actually got paid out in the end he way not have anyway as they drag this on for years.
Americas extremely litigious about everything other than guns.
In a story i posted about Tony Dawson (astailite Wheels)
He was shocked to find on the IOM people were using his short circuit wheels and insisted on checking all of them, he found a rivet missing but the rider refused to stop.
Worth a read
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145224-Race-chassis?p=1130221967#post1130221967

what did the scrutinneers have to say about it? i have astralites as stock on my hesketh and some high mileage ones require attention. early ones had less rivets than the later ones.

[husaberg]

what did the scrutinneers have to say about it? i have astralites as stock on my hesketh and some high mileage ones require attention. early ones had less rivets than the later ones.

Pretty sure they dont scrutineer the bikes at each fuel stop do they.
Its in the text from what is written the mutlipiece wheels gradually fail and the one piece ones just explode.
Tony only found the bike had shed a rivet at a fuel stop.
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[F5 Dave]

Yeah guess they have considered it with the classic being so popular now, but like for example PS mag are recomissioning Tony Rutters 750 F1 for Michael to do a parade lap at the TT. Youd want to send those wheels in for xray. Youd have to find a place to do it.
Short of wandering into A&E and asking if they have some downtime in the xray room. . .

[Grumph]

Yeah guess they have considered it with the classic being so popular now, but like for example PS mag are recomissioning Tony Rutters 750 F1 for Michael to do a parade lap at the TT. Youd want to send those wheels in for xray. Youd have to find a place to do it.
Short of wandering into A&E and asking if they have some downtime in the xray room. . .

Dye penetrant is accurate enough on castings. But they have to be dead clean to do it - which usually means media blasting first.

[jasonu]

https://raresportbikesforsale.com/

[F5 Dave]

Down the RHS of that site there's a lovely RZ350, a nice TDR, RGB, RGV, nice.

[husaberg]

Yeah guess they have considered it with the classic being so popular now, but like for example PS mag are recomissioning Tony Rutters 750 F1 for Michael to do a parade lap at the TT. Youd want to send those wheels in for xray. Youd have to find a place to do it.
Short of wandering into A&E and asking if they have some downtime in the xray room. . .

They can be done in my home town, any firm that makes boilers and pressure vessels has an xray machine to cert the welds.
But the Dye penertrant Grumph mentioned is a DIY able one they used to use on Mag cases etc.

[AllanB]

Air NZ out at the airport in Christchurch used to do X-rays years back on your parts. Aeronautical engineers etc will know where you can get large parts X-rayed.

[jasonu]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/323824615911

[husaberg]

Air NZ out at the airport in Christchurch used to do X-rays years back on your parts. Aeronautical engineers etc will know where you can get large parts X-rayed.

They used to balance cranks and shot peen parts as well, But i doubt they do anything at all much like that now

[Grumph]

They used to balance cranks and shot peen parts as well, But i doubt they do anything at all much like that now

Aviation Support Services do crack testing and shot peening. I still use them for shot peening - AFAIK they're the only ones in the SI doing it - but have found cheaper Zyglo and dye penetrant crack testing elsewhere.

[jasonu]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/183835989034

[Katman]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/183835989034

While I actually prefer the look of the replica version, that one would certainly be a great classic to have.

[Kickaha]

but have found cheaper Zyglo and dye penetrant crack testing elsewhere.

Cliff Bond do that and also the Automotive machinist in Hills road, I'd expect most places like that would

[Grumph]

Cliff Bond do that and also the Automotive machinist in Hills road, I'd expect most places like that would

A lot can do some sort of crack testing. Dye penetrant mainly. Zyglo is still rare. The bike scene doesn't call for certification like the aviation authorities - and some car classes - do. So going to someone who won't issue a certificate isn't a problem for us. So cheaper.
But if you're running a Formula 5000, you go to Aviation Support Services - and get the paperwork, and the bill....Suspension, uprights, steering links, halfshafts etc,etc..

[jasonu]

While I actually prefer the look of the replica version, that one would certainly be a great classic to have.

Agreed.

Its up to $69000USD!!!

[AllanB]

Agreed.

Its up to $69000USD!!!


$100k NZ$ and it has not hit reserve yet!

I did not know they existed. Interesting ride for sure, massive money.

I wonder what the guy who 'discovered' it paid the original owner .... bet the prick ripped him off and struggled to hide his boner as he rolled it out of storage.

A friend of mine had one of the ELR in the 80's, new. Great bike. Should have kept it ..... retrospect is great.

[HenryDorsetCase]

A lot can do some sort of crack testing. Dye penetrant mainly. Zyglo is still rare. The bike scene doesn't call for certification like the aviation authorities - and some car classes - do. So going to someone who won't issue a certificate isn't a problem for us. So cheaper.
But if you're running a Formula 5000, you go to Aviation Support Services - and get the paperwork, and the bill....Suspension, uprights, steering links, halfshafts etc,etc..

I knew someone who had a mate with a F5000 car. He said his mate said to him every time he walked past it in the garage he mentally chucked ten grand in folding money onto the seat for care and feeding.... not a cheap thing to run by any measure. cool though.

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2183125246.htm?rsqid=648fa301409b4dc49f1af28719c8b 05d-003

OoooooOOOOooooohhhh missus!

[Paul in NZ]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2183125246.htm?rsqid=648fa301409b4dc49f1af28719c8b 05d-003

OoooooOOOOooooohhhh missus!

Yurk - nah not my taste...

[jasonu]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2183125246.htm?rsqid=648fa301409b4dc49f1af28719c8b 05d-003

OoooooOOOOooooohhhh missus!

Does it have a flux capacitor?

[HenryDorsetCase]

$80k USD with 6 days to go. Try and buy another, Sir. I wondered whether it would go north of $100k. Now I wonder how far north of that it will go.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/183835989034?fbclid=IwAR09vvUjie5g5W4xQqK8iqHpQNi9 PEXKxUuxViq-a3LqYct3KZrXIDoiTFs

[F5 Dave]

One of the most Replicated bikes. How many people would think it was just another?

[jellywrestler]

One of the most Replicated bikes. How many people would think it was just another?

steve mcqueen owned bikes still go for about 60% more than equivalent, investors will wank themselves over the paperwork etc. that's how the money go round works.

[F5 Dave]

I'm surprised you can type after coughing your Rice Bubbles over the GS750's tank:msn-wink:

[HenryDorsetCase]

One of the most Replicated bikes. How many people would think it was just another?

Who cares what someone else thinks. Anyone who knows, knows. Anyone who doesn't doesn't matter.

[Grumph]

$80k USD with 6 days to go. Try and buy another, Sir. I wondered whether it would go north of $100k. Now I wonder how far north of that it will go.

From memory, one went for about $US102k a couple of years ago. The odd one is appearing now as dealers who bought them die off and the family wants to cash in...

[jasonu]

From memory, one went for about $US102k a couple of years ago. The odd one is appearing now as dealers who bought them die off and the family wants to cash in...

$105k us and a day to go.

[jasonu]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-Ducati-Desmosedici-D16RR/183845857054?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

[Voltaire]

Who cares what someone else thinks. Anyone who knows, knows. Anyone who doesn't doesn't matter.

I don't think that's how supply and demand for collectables works.
The week before whatever won a race or Steve McQueen bought it was worth a lot less.
At the end of the day its a motorcycle, built to ride and enjoy, object d' wank not so much.

[Voltaire]

Meanwhile back in the real world....
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2189453496.htm?rsqid=4cc16bf59f994ab48ca5ee84e3625 d16-002
342153

Have a cluck over the wrong parts on this.

[F5 Dave]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-Ducati-Desmosedici-D16RR/183845857054?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

So, the RC45 in the background? . . .

[F5 Dave]

Meanwhile back in the real world....
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2189453496.htm?rsqid=4cc16bf59f994ab48ca5ee84e3625 d16-002
342153

Have a cluck over the wrong parts on this.

Goes along with

" they only made xx S models. Only xx +y remain.

[jellywrestler]

Meanwhile back in the real world....
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2189453496.htm?rsqid=4cc16bf59f994ab48ca5ee84e3625 d16-002
342153

Have a cluck over the wrong parts on this.

it's an ST so not too many incorrect parts, they went back to stock instrument panel among other things.

[Grumph]

Meanwhile back in the real world....

Have a cluck over the wrong parts on this.

The real sin is the pod filters. The 30SS carbs don't like those at all. Std airbox with a big K&N is the way to go - but find the airbox....

[AllanB]

The real sin is the pod filters. The 30SS carbs don't like those at all. Std airbox with a big K&N is the way to go - but find the airbox....


Interesting. Most of the era welcomed filters and exhaust for a genuine 10% increase in gooooooooooooo

Unlike modern stuff where the air box is a sanctuary only violated by supreme beings and exhaust changes make more noise and potentially less real world power.

[Grumph]

Interesting. Most of the era welcomed filters and exhaust for a genuine 10% increase in gooooooooooooo

Unlike modern stuff where the air box is a sanctuary only violated by supreme beings and exhaust changes make more noise and potentially less real world power.

Those carbs are nominally 30mm but are actually oval throats with 33mm bore on the engine side. The S has bigger cams on different lobe centers (Very different...) Either run them open or with the stock big airbox for best performance.

[jasonu]

So, the RC45 in the background? . . .

and the NR750

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2240116924.htm?rsqid=efae94e3d7a449cd998dadf8d4df6 667-001


$15k ??? also: nice shiny tyres

[F5 Dave]

Easily worth that I'd say. Seat cover is wrong and tailpiece brain is wavering, I thought American might have had Blue at the back? Should Google it but. .

[jellywrestler]

Easily worth that I'd say. Seat cover is wrong and tailpiece brain is wavering, I thought American might have had Blue at the back? Should Google it but. .

for that coin someone would be hunting a wire wheeler one would think, and incorrect rear indicators too.

[sidecar bob]

Easily worth that I'd say. Seat cover is wrong and tailpiece brain is wavering, I thought American might have had Blue at the back? Should Google it but. .

1100's had blue tailpiece & black piece at rear of front guard.
750 had full silver front guard & tailpiece, and blue vinyl rear seat.
All stuff that was easy to spot at 200 plus.:niceone:

[timg]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=2240303303

[F5 Dave]

I knew my 750 had silver at the back and single colour seat unlike 11s, just it looked a bit wrong, maybe just seat colour was odd. Heck I was 19 so some years ago.

With engine done I don't think he'll struggle with the price.

[husaberg]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=2240303303

As soon as i seen it i though of elipsis
But his was more modernly styled
342530

[timg]

As soon as i seen it i though of elipsis
But his was more modernly styled
342530 Yeah, Neil's is a bit more modern all round with some nice trick bits too :D

[jasonu]

Who's Brad???
https://raresportbikesforsale.com/

[F5 Dave]

Think Greg told me there were 2 in Chch.

I'd love one to slide my RZ engine into. You know? Just so it isn't like all the others.

[jellywrestler]

Who's Brad???
https://raresportbikesforsale.com/

one of the three SB3 bimot's rod coleman brought into new zealand in the 80's in behind the tesi...

[husaberg]

Who's Brad???
https://raresportbikesforsale.com/

https://www.cmgmotorcycles.co.nz/showroom/
Brad Clark is the sales mgr
https://www.cmgmotorcycles.co.nz/contact/about-us/
CMG Motorcycles was established in 2014 by the Cockram Motor Group.
They have a BB1 and a Senna in there also.

[jim.cox]

They have a BB1 and a Senna in there also.

And all at eye watering prices...

I figure they don't actually make many sales.

[jellywrestler]

And all at eye watering prices...

I figure they don't actually make many sales.

have you seen the price of harleys and indians and the number of them on the raod?

[jim.cox]

have you seen the price of harleys and indians and the number of them on the raod?

These days I'm seeing quite a few Enfields

[jasonu]

Wire Wheeler Kat.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/274041089117

[Katman]

Wire Wheeler Kat.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/274041089117

Well that's interesting.

While he claims it's an E27 it doesn't have the front brake calipers than mine has and the exhaust looks like it has the standard size outlet hole.

Plus it doesn't have steel braided front brake hoses.

Plus I've never heard of them having a different swingarm to the standard model.

[jasonu]

Well that's interesting.

While he claims it's an E27 it doesn't have the front brake calipers than mine has and the exhaust looks like it has the standard size outlet hole.

Plus it doesn't have steel braided front brake hoses.

Plus I've never heard of them having a different swingarm to the standard model.

It’s on rare sports bikes for sale as well.

[roogazza]

It’s on rare sports bikes for sale as well.

He wants 25 grand NZ , guess I'm not romantic enough.
I put a few "run in" miles on Hizzy's one in 81, geeze nearly 40 years ago !
Hey , I'll be long gone by the time the K6 is collectable. :laugh:

[HenryDorsetCase]

e's dreamin!!!! a brand new one is $19k!

https://www.suzuki.co.nz/Motorcycles/Model/gsx-s1000s-katana/street



:-)

[Katman]

I put a few "run in" miles on Hizzy's one in 81, geeze nearly 40 years ago !


Neville's or Dave's?

Mine was Neville's one.

[jellywrestler]

Well that's interesting.

While he claims it's an E27 it doesn't have the front brake calipers than mine has and the exhaust looks like it has the standard size outlet hole.

Plus it doesn't have steel braided front brake hoses.

Plus I've never heard of them having a different swingarm to the standard model.

the steel brake lines were a follow up part, not in the crate in nz on the ww kats

[Katman]

the steel brake lines were a follow up part, not in the crate in nz on the ww kats

Well there's no shortage of stories in circulation regarding the WW Kats, so I'd be interested to know the provenance of that one.

[jasonu]

Well there's no shortage of stories in circulation regarding the WW Kats, so I'd be interested to know the provenance of that one.

What calipers does yours have? pictures maybe.
Someone also said the ww kat has bigger disks. The one for sale has what looks like std gsx disks.

[jasonu]

e's dreamin!!!! a brand new one is $19k!

https://www.suzuki.co.nz/Motorcycles/Model/gsx-s1000s-katana/street



:-)

You could put a katana badge on a gn250 but that doesn’t make it a katana

[Katman]

What calipers does yours have? pictures maybe.

The shape of the outside of the caliper is a trapezoid shape rather than round.

[roogazza]

Neville's or Dave's?

Mine was Neville's one.

Oh ok , it was Dave's but I did put K's on a few of Nev's bikes too. (He was always building houses, no time.)
(I think they won a six hour on the Katana 1100 together , which was nice for them.)

Zippin over to Newcastle in Nov to catch up with Dave,lookin forward to that.

[jasonu]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-Kawasaki-KZ1000R-EDDIE-LAWSON-REPLICA/163908257666?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

[jellywrestler]

The shape of the outside of the caliper is a trapezoid shape rather than round.

gs1000g ones i understand, sold a brand new set to carl coleman about two years ago, didn't find out till after why he wanted them

[sidecar bob]

gs1000g ones i understand, sold a brand new set to carl coleman about two years ago, didn't find out till after why he wanted them

Gsx750's used them too. I've got several sets.

[Voltaire]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-Kawasaki-KZ1000R-EDDIE-LAWSON-REPLICA/163908257666?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

I had a z 1000 j for some years, it was red. Sold it in 1996 for 3 k.

[jellywrestler]

I had a z 1000 j for some years, it was red. Sold it in 1996 for 3 k.

The ELR is a wee bit different in reality, maybe not in specs but in dollar terms to those place importance on that

[Voltaire]

The ELR is a wee bit different in reality, maybe not in specs but in dollar terms to those place importance on that

Yup.... win some races tart up street model and kaching.

[jellywrestler]

Yup.... win some races tart up street model and kaching.

the first ones here where just repainted and rebadged Z1000J's

[HenryDorsetCase]

Still gonna be cheaper than that S1 which was north of a hundred grand US

[ojyamaha]

Only 7 made ?? Should hit $20k ??

https://www.trademe.co.nz/2377329745

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[jasonu]

Yummy!!!
https://raresportbikesforsale.com/

[sidecar bob]

Only 7 made ?? Should hit $20k ??

https://www.trademe.co.nz/2377329745

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Hopefully that's it & the current lead bidder wins it.;)

[Kickaha]

Hopefully that's it & the current lead bidder wins it.;)

Be a fucking steal at that price

[F5 Dave]

Yummy!!!
https://raresportbikesforsale.com/
Hmm. They have a Suter 500 as well.

[sidecar bob]

Be a fucking steal at that price

Maybe if he answered some questions he wouldn't come across as a bit of a tool.

[jellywrestler]

Maybe if he answered some questions he wouldn't come across as a bit of a tool.

and got a grown up to take piccies

[sidecar bob]

and got a grown up to take piccies

I learned more about this bike off you than off the owner.

[jasonu]

Hmm. They have a Suter 500 as well.

Been there for a while. I stopped looking at it, gives me funny dreams...

[jasonu]

Tidy Ducati
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1977-Ducati-Other/323961829402?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

[HenryDorsetCase]

Be a fucking steal at that price

shall we start a pool because I think it will go for at least $18k possibly $20k if two people want it.

[jasonu]

shall we start a pool because I think it will go for at least $18k possibly $20k if two people want it.

Anyone know when the last one was sold and how much was paid?

[HenryDorsetCase]

Anyone know when the last one was sold and how much was paid?

money making idea: discogs crossed with popsike but for motorbikes. Answering exactly that question.

[jasonu]

money making idea: discogs crossed with popsike but for motorbikes. Answering exactly that question.

Looks like I’ll have to ask husaberg he’ll know for sure😏

[jellywrestler]

Anyone know when the last one was sold and how much was paid?

the last BR2 sold in nz was at the pukekohe classics about eight years ago, sold for a fair bit more than the current price. Ken has since made another ten Bathhurst replicas, Some call them the BR1 which is incorrect, kits were $20k plus gst and you'd need a stack of cash and time to complete one, he did sell some complete but i don't know how much for. The BR2 is a lot rarer and this was a higher spec bike built by ken, rather than a kit.

[jasonu]

Hopefully that's it & the current lead bidder wins it.;)

I see you are still stabbing at it and have taken a swipe at the seller.
Certainly not the best sales campaign I have seen...

[sidecar bob]

I see you are still stabbing at it and have taken a swipe at the seller.
Certainly not the best sales campaign I have seen...

I'm over it, there's a far nicer bike for similar to the current money that has a value outside NZ & Aus.
I will not deal with fuckwits in order to get what I want & promise I won't make another bid on it.

[Katman]

I will not deal with fuckwits in order to get what I want & promise I won't make another bid on it.

Perhaps they're not interested in dealing with fuckwits either.

[sidecar bob]

Perhaps they're not interested in dealing with fuckwits either.

I don't know, you should pop a bid on & find out.

[jasonu]

Perhaps they're not interested in dealing with fuckwits either.

Bit harsh there chap.
The seller gives a vague description, offers naff pictures and doesn't answer questions. So far he is the closest to being a fuckwit.

[jellywrestler]

I'm over it, there's a far nicer bike for similar to the current money that has a value outside NZ & Aus.
.

some times the value of something is not in monetary terms....

[sidecar bob]

some times the value of something is not in monetary terms....

I know, I have a wife.

[F5 Dave]

Catflap has contempt for all men. It must be a dissatisfying way to live.

[Katman]

Catflap has contempt for all men.

Nah - only for fuckwits.

[jellywrestler]

Nah - only for fuckwits.

the gentleman selling the BR2 seems right at the top of the foodchain in that category, when asked for photos on condition, he simply said piss off.

[Katman]

...when asked for photos on condition, he simply said piss off.

Maybe he shares my contempt for fuckwits.

[F5 Dave]

Nah - only for fuckwits.
Well you said the people in the ESE threads were Saps. 3 of them at least built world championship winning machines. Guess they are fuckwits by your standards.

Taupo shop assistants clearly are evolution's high water mark.

Either that or you are deluded.

I'd let you work that out, but as you are pretty simple I'll clear that up for you.

You are not smart. Obvious to the rest of us. Go cry to the moderators.

Go.

[sidecar bob]

Maybe he shares my contempt for fuckwits.

I think you're contempt is for pretty much anyone you can't see in the mirror.
Must be a fuckin sad way to live.
Could you explain what was fuckwitted about asking him for a chat?

[Dak S83]

Hopefully that's it & the current lead bidder wins it.;)

I hope you get it mate, bit of gold that thing.

[jasonu]

Hopefully that's it & the current lead bidder wins it.;)

So Bob at $15.5k was it a bargain, about right or a rip off?

[Kickaha]

So Bob at $15.5k was it a bargain, about right or a rip off?

I would have said a bargain

[sidecar bob]

So Bob at $15.5k was it a bargain, about right or a rip off?

It was definitely a bargain providing all information is correct., & it turns out my wife popped a quiet bid on as she knew I was quite keen, but had pulled out. Bless her wee socks.
Those roller bearing crank engines don't like being parked up for years, the crank journals get rust spots & they get a big end knock, so you would have to factor a crank into a bike that's been lying around un started for years.
I have eyes for another bike that's better than that bike in every way for similar money.

[jellywrestler]

So Bob at $15.5k was it a bargain, about right or a rip off?

if the guy had posted some proper photos, and dealt with people and not literally told them to piss off he would have got at least another 10-15k, McIntosh Suzukis are late twenties mid thirties all day long, and that's the common ones, this is very rare being one of four BR2's built as bikes, the other three were kits, it was high spec with floating discs etc and hadn't been fucked with.
yip it needed going over again, and yip at the last moment he said there wasa dent in the tank, odd that it fell over and the only damage was that .
he was in a bad situation and had to sell, shame he didn't see the need to capatilise on that and do it well

[jasonu]

It was definitely a bargain providing all information is correct., & it turns out my wife popped a quiet bid on as she knew I was quite keen, but had pulled out. Bless her wee socks.
Those roller bearing crank engines don't like being parked up for years, the crank journals get rust spots & they get a big end knock, so you would have to factor a crank into a bike that's been lying around un started for years.
I have eyes for another bike that's better than that bike in every way for similar money.

'It was definitely a bargain providing all information is correct.'
But the information was very lacking.
I had a couple of questions in there, one unanswered and one answered but lot interest because of his shitty attitude and lack of clarity.
Unless there were things being hidden the guy could have easily got (IMO) closer to $20k with a better description, better pictures and a better attitude.

[sidecar bob]

'It was definitely a bargain providing all information is correct.'
But the information was very lacking.
I had a couple of questions in there, one unanswered and one answered but lot interest because of his shitty attitude and lack of clarity.
Unless there were things being hidden the guy could have easily got (IMO) closer to $20k with a better description, better pictures and a better attitude.

Me pulling out cost him a few grand.
I was definitely out when suddenly it had been dropped & had a nasty ding in the tank that went un mentioned up until then. I thought, what else is up here that we don't know.

[F5 Dave]

Some people have this attitude that everything has to be on their terms. It holds them back but no doubt that is someone else's fault. Whenever I sell something I try to give it the best chance but be honest about it, no point being a cunt.

[ojyamaha]

Me pulling out cost him a few grand.
I was definitely out when suddenly it had been dropped & had a nasty ding in the tank that went un mentioned up until then. I thought, what else is up here that we don't know.Yes an odd way of marketing , wait till the end to start answering questions and putting up photos of dents... maybe he didn't really want to sell it.

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[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2398346182.htm?rsqid=8fd14dc2aa834161a5116deaa32ca 831-002


You can keep your shitty old bevel Dukes - I want this. Not sure its a ten k motorbike, but look at it. Its gorgeous.

[jellywrestler]

Yes an odd way of marketing , wait till the end to start answering questions and putting up photos of dents... maybe he didn't really want to sell it.

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still shot himself in the foot big time

[F5 Dave]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2398346182.htm?rsqid=8fd14dc2aa834161a5116deaa32ca 831-002


You can keep your shitty old bevel Dukes - I want this. Not sure its a ten k motorbike, but look at it. Its gorgeous.
Pah! Wheezy old chuffer. Just look at the RS250 behind it :love:

[HenryDorsetCase]

Pah! Wheezy old chuffer. Just look at the RS250 behind it :love:


I was. But i will never own it, or any Rothmans liveried Honda or an HB suzuki, or anything with any fag packet logo on it

[sidecar bob]

I was. But i will never own it, or any Rothmans liveried Honda or an HB suzuki, or anything with any fag packet logo on it

Funny you should say that.
I spent a portion of yesterday stripping Rothmans livery off RC30 bodywork in favour of something a bit more relevant.

[jasonu]

Funny you should say that.
I spent a portion of yesterday stripping Rothmans livery off RC30 bodywork in favour of something a bit more relevant.

Messing with an rc30? You’re brave.

[sidecar bob]

Messing with an rc30? You’re brave.

It's a warhorse that had a replica paint & sticker job for display.
I'll put a pic up in the build thread later. It's getting there.

[jasonu]

It's a warhorse that had a replica paint & sticker job for display.
I'll put a pic up in the build thread later. It's getting there.

Pix. Yes please.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Pix. Yes please.

Second the motion. All those in favour?

[HenryDorsetCase]

It's a warhorse that had a replica paint & sticker job for display.
I'll put a pic up in the build thread later. It's getting there.

I was going to suggest Castrol/Slight but you'd need different bodywork.....

[jasonu]

I was going to suggest Castrol/Slight but you'd need different bodywork.....

Plus that is rc45. Might look a bit out of place.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Plus that is rc45. Might look a bit out of place.

Yep. I liked that Merkel colourscheme from back in the day - purple/black.

[jellywrestler]

Yep. I liked that Merkel colourscheme from back in the day - purple/black.

crafar run under the same colours.

[husaberg]

crafar run under the same colours.

Team Rumi
They ran the official Superbike squad and carried the flag well after the RC30 was noncompetitive
So they were a bit peeved when Honda created the Castrol team to run the RC45 and left them out in the dark with only kit parts.
For Crafar it had its advantages as they could run Ohlins forks and shocks rather than far more expensive showas that were no where near as good.
but they were down on power.

[ojyamaha]

Second the motion. All those in favour?Ay

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[husaberg]

Ay

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He posted on on his thread about the bike.
look under bobs latest started thread or attachment by user.
there was a couple of Tracey in her underwear but he might have removed them by now.;)

[jasonu]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=2417876431&rsqid=a1833b841f694304bf38e79ff6209faa-001

[jasonu]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/283691699248

[Paul in NZ]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/283691699248

That's close to being way to nice to use...

[F5 Dave]

Funny. First instinct was " that's a great basis for a radical special " I mean while I'm dreaming, might as well go whole hog.

[Kickaha]

That's close to being way to nice to use...

There's no such thing

[HenryDorsetCase]

Funny. First instinct was " that's a great basis for a radical special " I mean while I'm dreaming, might as well go whole hog.

Spondon or Harris chassis and single sided swingarm. Ohlins forks and shock. Crabon wheels. Schwantz Suzuka (pale blue not not lucky strike) livery.

Say.....

$50k would build it.

[F5 Dave]

Now yer talking. I have a racing mate who built a replica Schwantz frame, based on a real one and remachined a set of cases to make the square 4 into a V4. YZ 125 barrels. Have pictures on PC somewhere.

[husaberg]

Now yer talking. I have a racing mate who built a replica Schwantz frame, based on a real one and remachined a set of cases to make the square 4 into a V4. YZ 125 barrels. Have pictures on PC somewhere.

343784343785
Nigels?
plus the 750? V3 of Steedmans Was it?
343786

[F5 Dave]

Yes Nigels. He hand beat that frame made a beautiful job of the pipes. Didn't have a decent camera but was awesome. He didn't have time to finish it. Glad I didn't buy it as I wouldn't have done it justice.

[jasonu]

Yes Nigels. He hand beat that frame made a beautiful job of the pipes. Didn't have a decent camera but was awesome. He didn't have time to finish it. Glad I didn't buy it as I wouldn't have done it justice.

What happened to it?

[jato]

Last i heard it was in his lounge not quite finished - possibly needing heat treatment of the frame or swingarm

[HenryDorsetCase]

holyfuckingshit. That is truly amazing.

[malcy25]

Last i heard it was in his lounge not quite finished - possibly needing heat treatment of the frame or swingarm

A friend of mine now owns it. He and Nigel are good mates. Nigel was recently making a set carb mounts for it to fit 4 across the V. I think they printed the prototypes.

[F5 Dave]

That was the very task that put me off. He had a chunk of ally but it was a bit of a head scratcher. Also I wanted a roadbike project and it clearly was not. Was stuffed full of RGB clutch and gbox parts. Hes a talented guy.

Would be grouse to see it go.

Mind you I'd like to see the Roberts YZR500 up the road from us out on the track, I've missed the demos but its clearly at another level. Pure porn.

[jato]

[Q

Mind you I'd like to see the Roberts YZR500 up the road from us out on the track, I've missed the demos but its clearly at another level. Pure porn.[/QUOTE]

A genuine yzr500? wowee... do you know what year?

[F5 Dave]

Yeah I got a billion photos, think it's a 91 or 92. Magoos old bike and he parades it in selected Aus and NZ events. Pure porn but the bikes got tricker still from electronics and detailing point of view from this point on.

[ellipsis]

...there's some good old stuff on track here, lots of cool pics...

https://www.cams-racing.org.nz/

[ojyamaha]

Yeah I got a billion photos, think it's a 91 or 92. Magoos old bike and he parades it in selected Aus and NZ events. Pure porn but the bikes got tricker still from electronics and detailing point of view from this point on.It was at Hampton and puke a couple of years ago . I got some pics but can't find them at the mo. Did demo laps from memory.

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[F5 Dave]

This looks like good buying


https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2447602935.htm?rsqid=58eda17d522d4de1851d220128735 7d5-003

[F5 Dave]

Who saw Moonraker?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2447224217.htm?rsqid=58eda17d522d4de1851d220128735 7d5-003

The bobsled scene.

[F5 Dave]

And this is cool. One briefly past through my hands but met some twirling spanners and fed my MB50 racer.

But what I really want to know is "Where do people get helmets like that?"

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2427513144.htm?rsqid=76c25fd9fdd648af8bf5f5289b738 ea4-003

[Bonez]

And this is cool. One briefly past through my hands but met some twirling spanners and fed my MB50 racer.

But what I really want to know is "Where do people get helmets like that?"

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2427513144.htm?rsqid=76c25fd9fdd648af8bf5f5289b738 ea4-003AFC here in Palmy has a selection of Bell open face helmets.

[jellywrestler]

But what I really want to know is "Where do people get helmets like that?"

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2427513144.htm?rsqid=76c25fd9fdd648af8bf5f5289b738 ea4-003

the tip shop?

[F5 Dave]

With the crazy bubble faceshield?

[HenryDorsetCase]

With the crazy bubble faceshield?

motomail had them. Biltwell or one of those brands

[Paul in NZ]

Just prior to xmas and all sorts of tasty british classics appearing on tm.. I've stopped looking...

[Voltaire]

Dresda Honda.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2460607787.htm?rsqid=4179af81636d4ca4b4a9bef06ea66 f43-002

Mate of mine selling this, he builds to a high standard.

344003

[ellipsis]

Before one of my most precious and significant baubles goes out into the open market, I thought I would put it out there on KB first...just in case someone knows someone who may be interested in owning it...

It is a racer built in the period, has been out with me to many meetings on the track and streets over the years I have owned it and campaigned well.

I have been dithering over selling it for some while now, but realised recently that I was becoming one of those covetous old men who had a thing of real beauty hiding in the shed and being fawned over for no particular reason than, I didn't want to let it go, even though I am a bit over racing motorcycles...I had a problem with these types of covetous old blokes over the years who gave away the game yet wouldn't part with a machine that should be out there, doing it...I really don't want to be one of them...

...I just wanna play on a sidecar now...

...it owes me $7500 which I would be aiming to get for it...

[robajs]

really!!! what are we going to drool over when we come over to visit now fella?
unless you are going to build another tracker?

[layton]

Before one of my most precious and significant baubles goes out into the open market, I thought I would put it out there on KB first...just in case someone knows someone who may be interested in owning it...

It is a racer built in the period, has been out with me to many meetings on the track and streets over the years I have owned it and campaigned well.

I have been dithering over selling it for some while now, but realised recently that I was becoming one of those covetous old men who had a thing of real beauty hiding in the shed and being fawned over for no particular reason than, I didn't want to let it go, even though I am a bit over racing motorcycles...I had a problem with these types of covetous old blokes over the years who gave away the game yet wouldn't part with a machine that should be out there, doing it...I really don't want to be one of them...

...I just wanna play on a sidecar now...

...it owes me $7500 which I would be aiming to get for it...
Now that is a cool bike. Looks like a whole lot of goodness for that price.

[ellipsis]

Yeah, really Rob.

I just bought a brand spanking new engine for my next FT bike. It's going to be a flash machine, which is a little unlike me. It arrives on March 10th. Never thought I would go back on the dirt oval after near twenty years of avoiding it but now I can't wait.

[husaberg]

Before one of my most precious and significant baubles goes out into the open market, I thought I would put it out there on KB first...just in case someone knows someone who may be interested in owning it...

It is a racer built in the period, has been out with me to many meetings on the track and streets over the years I have owned it and campaigned well.

I have been dithering over selling it for some while now, but realised recently that I was becoming one of those covetous old men who had a thing of real beauty hiding in the shed and being fawned over for no particular reason than, I didn't want to let it go, even though I am a bit over racing motorcycles...I had a problem with these types of covetous old blokes over the years who gave away the game yet wouldn't part with a machine that should be out there, doing it...I really don't want to be one of them...

...I just wanna play on a sidecar now...

...it owes me $7500 which I would be aiming to get for it...

Shame
Spill on he specs and mods.....

[F5 Dave]

Here's one to put away. The right model. Game changer. Good maybe great condition, all there and low ks.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2494220046.htm?rsqid=e0367fd6f9404c44bb64fef1c445b bce-007

Only problem is he wants to make all the capital gain now.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I knew without clicking the link what bike that was. Like you I think he is ahead of the curve but the curve is definitely on an upward swing.

I sent the link to my mate who bought one brand new in 92 or 93 and asked if he was tempted. Apparently not. Also he thinks he paid around $14k for his back in the day.

[F5 Dave]

Strangely none of my mates ever had 900 family and I've never ridden one. Pity.

[Paul in NZ]

Strangely none of my mates ever had 900 family and I've never ridden one. Pity.

Definitely a game changer and appreciating - you couldn't restore a rough one to that standard for that money (if you included the purchase price)

[husaberg]

Trainer wheels for Hardleys
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/frames/listing-2506978487.htm?rsqid=5da43e17257d475398bc50af89c42 194-003

[HenryDorsetCase]

Strangely none of my mates ever had 900 family and I've never ridden one. Pity.

I had a Yamaha SRX-6 at the time, and he chucked me the keys and said take it for a spin. Holyfuckingshit.

[jasonu]

A great line up of big bore 2 strokes for sale in Portugal.

https://raresportbikesforsale.com/

[F5 Dave]

The Rothmams is beautiful. The RZ makes me want the one in mates lounge. After he puts it in a 3MA.

The VDue wants me to put a big bore RZ350 in it.

Yeah it does. Dirty Dirty. :love:

[Dadpole]

Anyone up for TS400 type old school injuries?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/2816592635?bof=MLi8nk7Z

Disclaimer: I know the seller of this thing. I also have a scar or two from being bitten by one back in the day...

[ellipsis]

...I had a dream...a shed full of TS Suzukis...was a long time ago...dunno why...I had the 50, 90,125, 185, parts enough for a 250 and the Apache was like, unobtanium...without one , the plan was a fail...thank fuck I pulled the pin on that collection and they all went back into the system...they all ran, some badly...looked cool, felt cool but was a pointless exercise...I had a DT 400 Yamaha that I flat tracked...that made up for it all...

[F5 Dave]

The TS250 with the oval chrome shield makes me squiffy to this day.

[F5 Dave]

Anyone up for TS400 type old school injuries?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/2816592635?bof=MLi8nk7Z

Disclaimer: I know the seller of this thing. I also have a scar or two from being bitten by one back in the day...

Oh glorious Satan. I'm in Lower Slut. I could probably afford that if it doesn't go. . .Well a dollar higher.

[F5 Dave]

That went for $5200ish it sez here.
A mates dad bought one we had a go on. Put a TM400 pipe on it that came with the spares. Jeez it was loud if you remember those tiny mufflers. He was a senior sergeant copper too.

[Dadpole]

The 400 was always a mad bike. the 185 and 250 were great but big brother was an accident looking for a place to happen.

[jim.cox]

Any one care to hazard a guess at what the final price will be?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/2842929980

I wish I was rich...

[1/32 man]

watching with interest, too.

I have no idea what the market price will be except to say it wil be out of my league.

[rustys]

Any one care to hazard a guess at what the final price will be?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/2842929980

I wish I was rich...

Here is my guess IF! it sells would be close on 20k mark......:scratch:

[Dadpole]

I would like to send the TM 'Bobber Builders' a pic of that MV so they can see how to make sidecovers that don't look like the product of a retarded chimp. :mad:

[jim.cox]

Here is my guess IF! it sells would be close on 20k mark......:scratch:

It will sell - the reserve has been met (the auction started at one dollar reserve)

[jim.cox]

Probably should go in 'optimistic sellers'

Very nice - but I don't think it will reach the reserve.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/2848261721

[1/32 man]

How about that RG500....23K and climbing

[F5 Dave]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2919670410.htm?rsqid=d558051816384f31bc692d253700c ce5-004

So what is a classic? Depending which side of the bed i got up on I'd snatch this up for my extensive collection in my fantasy museum / garage.

I rode one about 10 years back and thought it would have been a fine sports tourer. Lose the cat, fit some Exup headers to bring a few hp back. Plastic tank means no tankbag but. .

[husaberg]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-2919670410.htm?rsqid=d558051816384f31bc692d253700c ce5-004

So what is a classic? Depending which side of the bed i got up on I'd snatch this up for my extensive collection in my fantasy museum / garage.

I rode one about 10 years back and thought it would have been a fine sports tourer. Lose the cat, fit some Exup headers to bring a few hp back. Plastic tank means no tankbag but. .

The car scene they define it as being older then 20-25 years and it must have been popular and no longer in production.
To me veteran is pre ww1 vintage post ww1 to pre ww2 and classic ww2 up to about 1972 and post classic 72-1986/1991.
The GTS probably makes it under interest rather then popularity.
Of course that a modded one finished in the top ten (6th) at the IOM formula one helps.
this was being 4 RC45 and a Ducati 916.
His speed would have got him 4th the year before. The engine was a OW01 i believe.

[F5 Dave]

Steve Lynsdale or something like that. YZF750 I believe.

[husaberg]

Steve Lynsdale or something like that. YZF750 I believe.

Google agrees kitted yzf750 the 4 rc45's were "works" entries.
Steve Ward, Nick Jefferies, Joey Dunlop and winner Phil McCallen
Steve Linsdell was a pretty decent rider as evidenced by a third place in the proddy IOM on a XJ600.

[F5 Dave]

Yeah there were some articles in Performance Burkes back in the day about stripping weight of the thing. Not quite James Parkers Radd something I'd read about in Cycle.

[husaberg]

Yeah there were some articles in Performance Burkes back in the day about stripping weight of the thing. Not quite James Parkers Radd something I'd read about in Cycle.

I have one of the PBs stll, i might have even posted it before on KB, Steve did have a bit of a leg up of the normal privateer owning a Yamaha dealership.
I think he got rid over 100kg's

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3015981339

Reckon it will hit $10k?

Also I want this in the worst possible way. I remember drooling over onein Pikes Suzuki in Timaruvia aged 16 or 17.

[george formby]

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/yamaha/listing/3015981339

Reckon it will hit $10k?

Also I want this in the worst possible way. I remember drooling over onein Pikes Suzuki in Timaruvia aged 16 or 17.

My first ever wheelie was on one of them, when I was about 7. I was petrified to the pillion seat as my dad "tested" it.

Fond memories, I blame my dad for everything.:laugh: