Adventure bikes on Trade Me

[Ender EnZed]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-500270683.htm

[MXNUT]

Far to bloody cheap

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-493043419.htm

[Night Falcon]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-500270683.htm


Far to bloody cheap

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-493043419.htm

:scratch: $6,995 for 100 year old DR Big or $10,995 for a new husky??

[Waihou Thumper]

:scratch: $6,995 for 100 year old DR Big or $10,995 for a new husky??Marty - I would pay that, well actually maybe $6000 for it. :) The DR would not need as much maintenance in two years as the Husky OR a KTM :)
and on a plus, the DR can be ridden everywhere rather than transported on the back of a trailer to and from a ride...:)

[Waihou Thumper]

dont often see an African twin looking this good :drool: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-497617960.htmAnd it still hasn't been snapped up. Maybe when Matt returns from Africa with lots of $$ he might buy it :)

[Night Falcon]

Marty - I would pay that, well actually maybe $6000 for it. :) The DR would not need as much maintenance in two years as the Husky OR a KTM :)
and on a plus, the DR can be ridden everywhere rather than transported on the back of a trailer to and from a ride...:)

I hear ya but its still 222kg wet (aledged) & 50hp verses 161kg (aledged) 57hp with better handling, supension, grunt. Maintenace is a misnomer, you have to maintain every bike (or suffer the consequences). Personally I'm not that keen on going back to 200kg plus adventure bike, just too heavy for my meager riding talents...but I'd go for a 2nd hand low klm 690 over either of em, call me a ktm nutter, but i find the power, handling and suspension of the 690 toooo irresistable!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-496823592.htm

[JATZ]

I hear ya but its still 222kg wet (aledged) & 50hp verses 161kg (aledged) 57hp with better handling, supension, grunt. Maintenace is a misnomer, you have to maintain every bike (or suffer the consequences). Personally I'm not that keen on going back to 200kg plus adventure bike, just too heavy for my meager riding talents...but I'd go for a 2nd hand low klm 690 over either of em, call me a ktm nutter, but i find the power, handling and suspension of the 690 toooo irresistabable

Horses for courses I guess, but I know which one I'd rather own :yes:

[dino3310]

Marty - I would pay that, well actually maybe $6000 for it. :) The DR would not need as much maintenance in two years as the Husky OR a KTM :)
and on a plus, the DR can be ridden everywhere rather than transported on the back of a trailer to and from a ride...:)

if i had the cash i wouldnt hesitate on the 800, chuck some hard panniers on and she'd be a perfect adv tourer, i had a blat on one a way back and on the gravel it handled mint, well balanced bike, it handled better than the 750 all though the 750 was 20kg lighter held more gas and better looking i reckon that last run of 800's was/is still a great modern tourer. (10bikekid would attest to that me thinks as he's had both)


Horses for courses I guess, but I know which one I'd rather own :yes:

too true mate, i know what saddle i'd be on for a tour of the south:yes:

[mikemike104]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-480596493.htm

OK, here it is. I've searched & researched, talked to a couple owner's I know and made endless comparisons via the internet.. just not ridden one (YET). I'm pretty sure I want a Transalp.

Am going to Honda Hamilton this Saturday morning to sit on a 700 and check seating position, I assume they must be similar?

This bike's intended use shall be to get me to work and back daily so mostly a tarmac machine but I'd like to do some (light) adventuring, gravel & slow dirt as time and wallet allow.. and some 2up work as needed.

Reason's for wanting a Transalp over F650, DR650 & KLR650 or KTM etc etc>

Capacity, not to be larger than a 650 at this stage, I'm upgrading from a GPX250..

V-twin I believe shall be better than single cylinder 2up.

Honda reliability / parts pricing and availability, query attached link.. would anyone be concerned regarding this bikes kilometres?
Seller is Cycletreads in Auckland, will do Giva carrier and two panniers for an extra $200, seems like a sweet deal.
Seller advises no maintenance history available.. seems odd but on the other hand if you were running a rental company with X number of bikes to maintain perhaps you wouldn't hold onto every invoice as I do..
Anyone had any experiences with ex rentals?

Thoughts on price at 6K, this is the limit of my budget.

Replies appreciated.

Mike

[Eddieb]

If I was in the same market as you with the same requirements it's what I would by. I rode a 650 briefly a while ago and thought the ergonomics were brilliant, and I've seen them go places you wouldn't expect, sometimes easier than than a single due to the torque.

[dino3310]

me the same as Eddie...
i never really liked them much, but after a cruisy weekend away to Whangamomona and a sore butt on the XR it made me think of how comfy the transalp would have been and the extra luggage it could have carried. and after a short ride on the 650 not long after convinced me it would have been the better bike for that trip and a few others ive been on.
Nice alrounder with loads of usable torque

[mikemike104]

Cheers guys, I'll go up Sunday and have a geez.

[dino3310]

[url]Capacity, not to be larger than a 650 at this stage, I'm upgrading from a GPX250..

Seller advises no maintenance history available.. seems odd but on the other hand if you were running a rental company with X number of bikes to maintain perhaps you wouldn't hold onto every invoice as I do..
Anyone had any experiences with ex rentals?

Thoughts on price at 6K, this is the limit of my budget.

Replies appreciated.

Mike

i dont think the 700 is any bigger except the cubes
I would have thought the rental company would have kept the service records,
maybe a compression test could be on the cards or maybe a mechanic mate to have a looksey,
if it has had a proper service history the motor should be pretty good as they have a good reputation for longetivity, but then ive met people who thrash rentals.
Creepers had his for a few years he might have some good info for ya http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php/16345-Creeper

[Transalper]

Only major for me was check the wear on splines the front sprocket shaft.
It's a full tear down to replace the shaft and they are prone to wearing the splines off if not looked after properly with proper chain tension adjustment and OEM front sprockets.

My 1996 rims are rotting a bit on the inside but I partly blame that on my using detergent when changing tyres before I learned how bad that practice is.

Rest of the mechanics are pretty hard to break.

[mikemike104]

Only major for me was check the wear on splines the front sprocket shaft.
It's a full tear down to replace the shaft and they are prone to wearing the splines off if not looked after properly with proper chain tension adjustment and OEM front sprockets.

My 1996 rims are rotting a bit on the inside but I partly blame that on my using detergent when changing tyres before I learned how bad that practice is.

Rest of the mechanics are pretty hard to break.

What's the deal with checking the splines is it a visual check or chain off and sprockett removal to view?

[Transalper]

What's the deal with checking the splines is it a visual check or chain off and sprockett removal to view?

Remove gear shifter leaver so you can remove sprocket cover.
Turn the sprocket back and foward (easier if in gear with rear wheel off the ground) to see if the sprocket rotates on the shaft. A perfect one shouldn't have much slop.
There is of course some slack in the gearbox as on most bikes but it's movement between the shaft and sprocket your looking for.
Link to discussion in the Africa Twin thread, Africas, Transalp 600's and 650's all share the problem. Post 241 on have some pics.... page 47 is you are on KB default settings. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/99038-Africa-Twin-owners-and-wannabes-thread/page17)

[mikemike104]

Remove gear shifter leaver so you can remove sprocket cover.
Turn the sprocket back and foward (easier if in gear with rear wheel off the ground) to see if the sprocket rotates on the shaft. A perfect one shouldn't have much slop.
There is of course some slack in the gearbox as on most bikes but it's movement between the shaft and sprocket your looking for.
Link to discussion in the Africa Twin thread, Africas, Transalp 600's and 650's all share the problem. Post 241 on have some pics.... page 47 is you are on KB default settings. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/99038-Africa-Twin-owners-and-wannabes-thread/page17)

Great stuff Transalper, many thanks I'll take my tools with me.

[pete-blen]

this looks like a good buy....
01 XT600e 12,000k screen / racks $3600
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=502685558

[Eddieb]

this looks like a good buy....
01 XT600e 12,000k screen / racks $3600
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=502685558

Thanks Pete, I've forwarded that onto a mate in Hamilton who's been looking for something.

[Eddieb]

Looks like MarkS's DT230 is for sale

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-505167849.htm

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/96/229010896_full.jpg

[george formby]

Looks like MarkS's DT230 is for sale

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-505167849.htm



:angry2:I would be in like a rat up a drain pipe but it's 3 months too soon. Arse! Feck! Would love to have a matching pair. Then again I could sell the TDM..... noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[dino3310]

cheaper DR ready to boogie http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-505789835.htm

[Eddieb]

cheaper DR ready to boogie

ssshh that one is supposed to be missed by everyone so I can pick it up at the reserve for her indoors.

[TINA RAY]

:angry2:I would be in like a rat up a drain pipe but it's 3 months too soon. Arse! Feck! Would love to have a matching pair. Then again I could sell the TDM..... noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!





Yuk !:facepalm:

[Crisis management]

Standby...... the 640's going on Trade me later this week, once I have serviced it and given it a general clean up. All that mud from those farms Colin dragged me through on the MMMM still needs to be chipped off!

[Oscar]

Standby...... the 640's going on Trade me later this week, once I have serviced it and given it a general clean up. All that mud from those farms Colin dragged me through on the MMMM still needs to be chipped off!

Boy, have I got a deal for you...













I'll trade it on my K1.
You'd look good on a K1:love:

http://oscar.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Favourites/i-ghW73pF/0/O/K1.jpg

[Crisis management]

I'll trade it on my K1.
You'd look good on a K1:love:


I know why you got banned from Adv now.....






I much prefer the gentlemanly grace of my R80 thank you (and I want 450EXC)

[TINA RAY]

Standby...... the 640's going on Trade me later this week, once I have serviced it and given it a general clean up. All that mud from those farms Colin dragged me through on the MMMM still needs to be chipped off!



.....so what's the plan now.......:drinknsin:corn::corn:

[Crisis management]

The 640s' actually on trade me now, I'm already having second thoughts. :crazy:

This bloody 450 better be good.

[TINA RAY]

The 640s' actually on trade me now, I'm already having second thoughts. :crazy:

This bloody 450 better be good.


I thought you were buying the K1 !


What 450 is that then ?

What bikes do you currently have ?

[NordieBoy]

I thought you were buying the K1 !

No sane person buys a K1.

[TINA RAY]

No sane person buys a K1.



I was talking about Crisis...........Sane, is in another Forum....

[dino3310]

The 640s' actually on trade me now, I'm already having second thoughts. :crazy:

This bloody 450 better be good.

yep then about 6months after its sold you'll have that thought of "f%#k i wish i still had the 640"
then ya sell the 450 and get the 640 back and get into some gnarly stuff and think " F#@k i wish i still had the 450" :laugh: a cruel never ending circle mate

[Crisis management]

I thought you were buying the K1 !


What 450 is that then ?

What bikes do you currently have ?

Try and keep up, K1s, although distinctly iconic don't do it for me, I'm struggling with my self image with an R80.
Bikes: 200 exc & 640 Adv (both for sale so I can get a 450 EXC) R80 RT of dubious pedigree and a GP125 bucket.


yep then about 6months after its sold you'll have that thought of "f%#k i wish i still had the 640"
then ya sell the 450 and get the 640 back and get into some gnarly stuff and think " F#@k i wish i still had the 450" :laugh: a cruel never ending circle mate

I know exactly what you mean, it's a bit of an experiment but I want to do more off road than gravel and the 640 just gets bogged in stuff a smaller bike will fly through. For anything on a public road / farm track the R80 will suffice, it's as capable as a KLR and a hoot to thrash around on. It's the older school version of a Triumph Scrrambler.

[warewolf]

Bikes: 200 exc & 640 Adv (both for sale so I can get a 450 EXC)Be interested to see how that works for you. I looked at downsizing the 640 a couple of years ago (but keeping the 200 as well) and decided I couldn't give up the on-road capability of the 640. However CrazyHopALong went 640Adv -> DR-Z400 -> 450EXC -> 525EXC so the EXC must do the business for him!

[cooneyr]

Be interested to see how that works for you. I looked at downsizing the 640 a couple of years ago (but keeping the 200 as well) and decided I couldn't give up the on-road capability of the 640. However CrazyHopALong went 640Adv -> DR-Z400 -> 450EXC -> 525EXC so the EXC must do the business for him!

DR650, XTZ750, 950ADVs, 450 EXC here. If you can handle the oil changes (I've done 6000km in about a year and a half) and the seat (not to hard to change if you want) then a 450 is a nice machine. Bloody good off road (suspenders, weight and power delivery) and plenty of power for on road. I've two rear wheels with different sprockets so trail vs adv gearing is a 15 min exercise. ADV gearing I run is much better than what the DR650 could ever do i.e. lower 1st and higher 6th. 110kph indicated is very comfortable on the highway.

Cheers R

[NordieBoy]

Be interested to see how that works for you. I looked at downsizing the 640 a couple of years ago (but keeping the 200 as well) and decided I couldn't give up the on-road capability of the 640. However CrazyHopALong went 640Adv -> DR-Z400 -> 450EXC -> 525EXC so the EXC must do the business for him!

But if you look at the progression there, his next bike is going to be a 640A...

[Oscar]

DR650, XTZ750, 950ADVs, 450 EXC here. If you can handle the oil changes (I've done 6000km in about a year and a half) and the seat (not to hard to change if you want) then a 450 is a nice machine. Bloody good off road (suspenders, weight and power delivery) and plenty of power for on road. I've two rear wheels with different sprockets so trail vs adv gearing is a 15 min exercise. ADV gearing I run is much better than what the DR650 could ever do i.e. lower 1st and higher 6th. 110kph indicated is very comfortable on the highway.

Cheers R

That's interesting - I keep thinking on a 450 or 525 as an Adventure/Trail bike. The 950 goes pretty much anywhere, but it makes a hell of a hole in the scenery when you crash and it's a bastid to pick up. For a bike with only 28,000km on the clock, it looks it’s been through the Siege of Stalingrad…

[NordieBoy]

it looks it’s been through the Siege of Staingrad…

That's the yearly one on Castle St in Dunners isn't it?

[CrazyFrog]

Be interested to see how that works for you. I looked at downsizing the 640 a couple of years ago (but keeping the 200 as well) and decided I couldn't give up the on-road capability of the 640. However CrazyHopALong went 640Adv -> DR-Z400 -> 450EXC -> 525EXC so the EXC must do the business for him!

Errrr, yep, I'm more than happy with the EXC. Only upgraded from 450 to 525 for more torque and slightly longer legs on road, bit less stress on motor. The 640A was a great bike, but I couldn't justify keeping it for the rare road trips I'd be doing on it (due to a new baby in the house).
The EXC totally fits the bill now, I can trailer it long distance if I NEED to, or ride it if the seat doesn't rip me in half first. Oil changes are just another way of keeping tabs on the motor, so not a biggie for me. I love this bike, and think I'll be keeping it for a bit longer yet. There is another small addition coming to our place in Dec, so it'll be more day rides only on the calendar for me, for the next couple of years or so. And then there'll be 2 of us rippin up dirt.

[Crisis management]

That's interesting - I keep thinking on a 450 or 525 as an Adventure/Trail bike.

I've ridden a few 400s and 450s now and although the 400 is probably the ideal trail bike for me the bit of extra power out of the 450 is not too much for tight riding, I certainly found a 450EXC was a better bike in Woodhill (sand based) than the 200, the extra weight let me flow over stuff better than the 200 although it still felt heavier to turn. Given I'm not racing the bike I'm reasonably certain the 450 will do for trail and adventure / trail as well as the likes of the DB and, like Crazy frog, I've not got the time for long road trips which suited the 640.
Ask me again in 6 months!

[cooneyr]

That's interesting - I keep thinking on a 450 or 525 as an Adventure/Trail bike. The 950 goes pretty much anywhere, but it makes a hell of a hole in the scenery when you crash and it's a bastid to pick up. For a bike with only 28,000km on the clock, it looks it’s been through the Siege of Stalingrad…

I used my 950 for a couple of DB1k's and the pre rides plus a bit of reasonably rugged adv riding (soft trail rides). It would do it all pretty well and taught me a lot about riding but it too so much effort to ride (constantly planning next move), it was starting to look a bit worse for wear and I had an addition to the family so was time to try something else. If I did Chch/Auckland trips 5 times a year I'd have it back in a heart beat. For the dozen trail rides/adv rides I do a year now the 450 (or 525) is a perfect compromise for me. I did Wellington-Taupo, long way around Epic events ride then taupo wellington with wolfman panniers few weeks back and loved it.


I've ridden a few 400s and 450s now and although the 400 is probably the ideal trail bike for me the bit of extra power out of the 450 is not too much for tight riding, I certainly found a 450EXC was a better bike in Woodhill (sand based) than the 200, the extra weight let me flow over stuff better than the 200 although it still felt heavier to turn. Given I'm not racing the bike I'm reasonably certain the 450 will do for trail and adventure / trail as well as the likes of the DB and, like Crazy frog, I've not got the time for long road trips which suited the 640.
Ask me again in 6 months!

In reading about the 450 before I got it it seems they have a similar top end HP to the 525 but a slightly softer bottom end i.e. 400. Open the throttle and get on the cam (I can really notice when on cam now) and they rip. Ride it like an adv bike and they are quite mild mannered. I have to say that I'm quite keen to try a 525 but know that while it would be nice on ADV rides it would likely stuff me more on trail rides. When it comes time for a complete top end overhaul I'll be thinking about 450/525/560 (or whatever the larger CC options are). Who knows.

End of the day the 450's are quite a versatile beast with a large tank and a second (LC4) rear wheel.

Cheers R

[NordieBoy]

There is another small addition coming to our place in Dec, so it'll be more day rides only on the calendar for me, for the next couple of years or so.

Not a puppy then?

Congrats from us here :drinkup:

[Padmei]

congrats on the new tadpole frogdude.

[mikemike104]

Picking up the Transalp on Sunday !

$5000 we agreed on, plus $200 for givi carrier and panniers. I'm happy :scooter:

[JATZ]

Not a puppy then?

Congrats from us here :drinkup:


congrats on the new tadpole frogdude.

What they said Crazyfrog...congrats :clap:
I wondered what you'd been up to :whistle:

[dino3310]

congrats crazyfrog:woohoo::drinkup::niceone:

congrats Mikemike:woohoo::drinkup:

[cooneyr]

What they said Crazyfrog...congrats :clap:
I wondered what you'd been up to :whistle:

What they all said.

Bit worried Jatz, surely you know how things work!

Cheers R

[Ally67]

What they all said.

Bit worried Jatz, surely you know how things work!

Cheers R

That was at least 18 years ago
Just between us I sometimes think he's forgotten :shutup:

[That looks like fun]

The 640s' actually on trade me now, I'm already having second thoughts. :crazy:

This bloody 450 better be good.

I hope the 450 is lighter in the mud :facepalm:

[Willdat?]

http://www.sella.co.nz/motoring/motorcycles-scooters/motorbikes/dual-purpose/wgp344/

Phwoar!

This is it when I had it a few years ago...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYGf_N-ESsM

[NordieBoy]

http://www.sella.co.nz/motoring/motorcycles-scooters/motorbikes/dual-purpose/wgp344/

Phwoar!

This is it when I had it a few years ago...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYGf_N-ESsM

Big bore, 25% more cc's

[Night Falcon]

http://www.sella.co.nz/motoring/motorcycles-scooters/motorbikes/dual-purpose/wgp344/

Phwoar!

This is it when I had it a few years ago...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYGf_N-ESsM

cool weeeeeeee bike, I like it!!

[Eddieb]

Big bore, 25% more cc's

Try that again

[NordieBoy]

Try that again

Big bore, 40% more cc's...

:facepalm:

[dino3310]

Nice DR http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-509711643.htm

[Jantar]

Nice DR http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-509711643.htm

Just added it to my watch list. I intend buying a DR650 for this summer, and haven't really decided whether to get a new one or a low mileage second hand one.

[Night Falcon]

Just added it to my watch list. I intend buying a DR650 for this summer, and haven't really decided whether to get a new one or a low mileage second hand one.

Look for one with an IMS tank on it or be prepared to carry some spare gas...the stocker anit got much range. there was a crowd selling them new for about 10K with full adv kit..tank, seat, rear rack & bark busters...can't remember who they were but they did advertise on TM, great deal I thought :corn:

[dino3310]

Just added it to my watch list. I intend buying a DR650 for this summer, and haven't really decided whether to get a new one or a low mileage second hand one.

like this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-509749567.htm i thinks its Als one

[Jantar]

Look for one with an IMS tank on it or be prepared to carry some spare gas...the stocker anit got much range. there was a crowd selling them new for about 10K with full adv kit..tank, seat, rear rack & bark busters...can't remember who they were but they did advertise on TM, great deal I thought :corn:
They still are advertising on TM http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-405237801.htm

Whether I go new or second hand a larger tank is a must, as is a bash plate. The bike has to be able to take me to the less travelled places, but still be suitable as a learners bike for my wife.

[Waipukbiker]

Just looked at the specs for that one, I was in Freedom Suzuki in Palmy last thursday and they said that a bike can only be LAMS approved if its at factory spec, ie, no mods whatsoever to any part of the Intake, Exhaust or fuel system.

[Jantar]

Just looked at the specs for that one, I was in Freedom Suzuki in Palmy last thursday and they said that a bike can only be LAMS approved if its at factory spec, ie, no mods whatsoever to any part of the Intake, Exhaust or fuel system.

I believe then that they are wrong. There are no mods permitted that will increase the power to weight ratio. Adding things like a larger fuel tank, bash plate, etc. will decrease the power to weight ratio, not increase it.

[Waipukbiker]

yeah, the sales bloke was quite specific about the mods under the law when I was looking at a DR650 in there and he was saying because this bike had been altered in the exhaust and fuel system it was non LAMS compliant. The same bike is now on TM as compliant so bucketifino.

[Oscar]

It's not an adventure bike, but one of you coozers need to buy my K1.
Add a bit of class to your garage...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=510022122&ed=true

[Willdat?]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-509629866.htm

This bike owed me $5500 when I gave up on it...could be good buy if he found the gremlins!

[dino3310]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-509629866.htm

This bike owed me $5500 when I gave up on it...could be good buy if he found the gremlins!

mate after your recorded history of it on here, i dont think a KBer in there right mind would touch it no matter how many rebuilds:laugh:

[NordieBoy]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-509629866.htm

This bike owed me $5500 when I gave up on it...could be good buy if he found the gremlins!

Great running bike?

Buy it back!

:D

[TINA RAY]

Would anyone want to buy a WHITE bike, from a BUKKAKE KING !!!:gob:

[Willdat?]

Great running bike?

Buy it back!

:D

It did cross my mind, but...

My wife would never forgive me!

I love my RMX and C50 as they are both one kick bikes

[NordieBoy]

I love my RMX and C50 as they are both one kick bikes
And if things go wrong, one kick will send them a long way.


Although a decent size backpack and an adjustable crescent is all you'd need to pack them away...

[JATZ]

Wot the ???? :gob: :scratch:

Some body made this a sticky thread.

[warewolf]

Keep up, Jatz: a mod is bike shopping!

[TINA RAY]

wot the ???? :gob: :scratch:

Some body made this a sticky thread.




...LMAo !!....

[NordieBoy]

Keep up, Jatz: a mod is bike shopping!

Jantar is ok. He rode a DL1000 through the Maungatapu back when it was still rough. One of his cronies was on a Tiger...


A DR650 in first can go up tracks slower than a DL1000 in first behind it :innocent:

[Jantar]

Wot the ???? :gob: :scratch:

Some body made this a sticky thread.

Well 22 pages and still on topic makes it a worthy contender. But if you don't want it a sticky I can change that. :yes:


Keep up, Jatz: a mod is bike shopping!

yeah. The GSX just doesn't have the ground clearance of the DL so I knew when I bought it that I'd need a true adventure bike to get my back country fix. Mind you, I did take the DL into some places that tested both bike and rider. (As a certain group who bravely followed me over the Old Dunstan when it was wet clay and snow can testify.)


...A DR650 in first can go up tracks slower than a DL1000 in first behind it :innocent:

And whether I end up with a DR650 or a DRZ400, I will still gear it down one or two teeth. :innocent:

[NordieBoy]

And whether I end up with a DR650 or a DRZ400, I will still gear it down one or two teeth. :innocent:

The bonus of the 650 is that even geared down to 15/46 (same as 14/43, stock is 15/41), it'll cruise at 110kph.

[Eddieb]

The bonus of the 650 is that even geared down to 15/46 (same as 14/43, stock is 15/41), it'll cruise at 110kph.

While it will do that, how far can you comfortably ride with that gearing?

I run 15/43 and did about 400km yesterday, 300 of which was at ~100km/h. With that gearing things were feeling pretty buzzy by the time I got home.

[Pikey]

Im using 16/43 for gravel/road and 14/43 for when it gets sticky. 15/43 made me wish i had one of the otherones on?

[NordieBoy]

While it will do that, how far can you comfortably ride with that gearing?

Half the DB1K and back home from Fairlie to Nelson.

15/43 = 4850rpm at 110kph.
14/43 = 5200rpm at 110kph.


I rode down to the DB with 16/46 (same as 15/43) and it felt too high geared for me.

The first longer ride I did with 14/43 was the NIIOTS and it felt a little revvy on the road but was brilliant off.

Now I've got the mindset of not lugging the engine and keeping it over 3000rpm minimum, I feel a lot happier with more revs.

Max torque is at 5000rpm, max power at 6000rpm.

[dino3310]

nice yammy, almost tempted myself at this price http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-510663624.htm

[Robmoto]

Gidday James , Dino, and Nordie will you blokes say hello to Mark the chistian for me cheers.

[dino3310]

Gidday James , Dino, and Nordie will you blokes say hello to Mark the chistian for me cheers.

Yeah mate no worries Rob:mobile:
he's around here with the "10bikekid" username
heres his home page if ya wanna chat http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php/18665-10bikekid

[dino3310]

i dont know why this hasnt sold yet, if i could it would be sitting next to the XR by now http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-514225293.htm

[pete-blen]

This looks ok..Needs a tidy up or mybe just a clean...
Prise is ok .. k are low for the year....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-514225293.htm

[dino3310]

This looks ok..needs a tidy up
good prise.. k are low for the year

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-514225293.htm

looks simular to the one i just posted :lol:

[pete-blen]

looks simular to the one i just posted :lol:


LOL...
it dose dosn't it.....

i would like..but 530lbs wet "with 25l gas'
I would never pick it up...

[timg]

Trademe ad here: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=514302191 :weep:

[tri boy]

That is a well kitted bike Tim.
Good luck with the sale;)

[cooneyr]

I would put that bike in my shed in a heartbeat if it wasn't for cashflow issues. I reckon they have to be the perfect one up adv bike for a big bugger like me. FCR carb, big tank, nice suspenders, etc plus all the trick bits you've added. You've just given me depression - can't have but really want!

Good luck with the sale.

Cheers R

[Woodman]

I would put that bike in my shed in a heartbeat if it wasn't for cashflow issues. I reckon they have to be the perfect one up adv bike for a big bugger like me. FCR carb, big tank, nice suspenders, etc plus all the trick bits you've added. You've just given me depression - can't have but really want!

Good luck with the sale.

Cheers R

wot he said.

[Waihou Thumper]

wot he said.

And I sold mine? :crazy:

Nice mate, good luck!

[timg]

I would put that bike in my shed in a heartbeat if it wasn't for cashflow issues. I reckon they have to be the perfect one up adv bike for a big bugger like me. FCR carb, big tank, nice suspenders, etc plus all the trick bits you've added. You've just given me depression - can't have but really want!

Good luck with the sale.

Cheers R You need these for your 450 :)

[cooneyr]

You need these for your 450 :)

I've got all those for the exc. what i don't have is a seat, decent subframe (pack very light) or very long service intervals.

[timg]

I've got all those for the exc. what i don't have is a seat, decent subframe (pack very light) or very long service intervals. Sorry, was supposed to be a link that would have made more sense :facepalm: old people http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=514959565

[cooneyr]

Sorry, was supposed to be a link that would have made more sense :facepalm: old people http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=514959565

Oh - that makes more sense. Already have two rear wheels (non cush drive and cush drive) and haven't seen the need for a second front. If they were motard wheels and I didn't work for a organisation that gives you the boot if you loose your licence . . . .

Cheers R

[pete-blen]

wonder how these go :rolleyes:.... only 14kw / 18.5hp the real CRF is 24hp... but half the prise of a CRF.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/auction-514486300.htm

[dino3310]

looks like a less mild option for us nana trail riders

[gav24]

Saw something very similar at Feilding Field days a couple of years ago, CRF250 type thing.
Honestly I wouldnt bother, youre better with a 2nd hand CRF230, xr or DRZ250, or similar. They're just not up to it yet, and still suffer from crap materials and spares back up is never as good as the importers claim.
As soon as you buy them you have to start fixing them and upgrading where you can - as an engineering teacher, I get so many chinese bike bits bought to me by students, never seen anything from japan yet...
But then again - if you want to learn more about metalurgy, electrics, mechanics, bodging and ultimately frustration, go ahead...
I'm sure the chinese will get there, but just not quite yet...
Just my opinion.

[NordieBoy]

Saw an Ohlins equipped pitbike once.

The engine fell out :shit:








Upon landing a huge triple jump :facepalm:

[Cary]

Time for something different XR650R (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=519189776)

[dino3310]

already on the watch list:drool:

[gordons]

Time for something different XR650R (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=519189776)

How about an old room mate's bike (King Country trip earlier this year)?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=519423936

[Cary]

How about an old room mate's bike (King Country trip earlier this year)?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=519423936

Thats on my wish list but gotta sell both the XR and 999 to get one......

[george formby]

Thoughts on this wee toy genulmen? A companion for my Lanza..... WR 200 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?&cid=2506&searchType=&searchString=yamaha+dt+wr&x=0&y=0&searchregion=100&type=Search&sort_order=&redirectFromAll=False&rptpath=0001-)

[ZondaX15]

Looks nice. I imagine it runs more or less the same as mine. Not too sure about the pink seat though...

[george formby]

Looks nice. I imagine it runs more or less the same as mine. Not too sure about the pink seat though...

:laugh: Er, yup. I'm thick skinned, though. May I ask how your DT goes? Good for trail & twisty roads? Apparently one of the few differences between the two is piston porting on the WR.
My wee Lanza is a barrel of laughs but the G/F lives on it.:angry:

[warewolf]

Thoughts on this wee toy genulmen? A companion for my Lanza..... WR 200 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?&cid=2506&searchType=&searchString=yamaha+dt+wr&x=0&y=0&searchregion=100&type=Search&sort_order=&redirectFromAll=False&rptpath=0001-)20 years ago, if you had a ZXR750 for the road and a WR200 for the dirt, you were on top of the curve! I don't know where the DT designation quite fits in; perhaps there all along but most ppl in Aussie didn't register them and I never hear the DT part mentioned (saw a couple at a trail ride in Kaingaroa forest a good few years ago).

[ZondaX15]

:laugh: Er, yup. I'm thick skinned, though. May I ask how your DT goes? Good for trail & twisty roads? Apparently one of the few differences between the two is piston porting on the WR.
My wee Lanza is a barrel of laughs but the G/F lives on it.:angry:

Personally, I haven't taken in trail riding (unless you count roads rutted by logging trucks :laugh:). It more or less keeps up with all my buddies' road bikes in the corners.
I never knew the porting was different. I assumed they were the same engine.

[dino3310]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-520722799.htm

[george formby]

Personally, I haven't taken in trail riding (unless you count roads rutted by logging trucks :laugh:). It more or less keeps up with all my buddies' road bikes in the corners.
I never knew the porting was different. I assumed they were the same engine.

More or less, yep. Just slightly different piston from what I gleaned off the interwebs. The WR is ported the DT is not.

[ZondaX15]

While we're on the topic, would it be possible to use this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=516610432) and swap the plastics and front end onto my DT?

Also, would the expansion chamber fit? I imagine it's slightly less restricted than the DT one.

[davem_nz]

Hi All,
I'm keen to get an ADV bike and see some of the country as per the fun the rest of you on this forum are having.

The conundrum I have is this ... do I put the road kit on the WRF450 and trailer it to the start points of where I want to go, or do I get a purpose built ADV bike such as one of the following to do this :-

Interested in feedback on the pro's & con's of the following possibilities ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=520000884

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=520118237


Appreciate your thoughts.

[dino3310]

Hi Dave
'Rosie' and 'that looks like fun' go everywhere on there wr250s. if i could i would definately consider the new 450 for an adv ride.... But the tenere or X challange would be a mighty fine steed for the longer haul... the tenere would be more of a pig off road in the rough stuff and the X challenge would be better but then the wr450 would dick them both offroad if you could afford 2 rides i'd keep the WR for all the shorter rides(day/weekenders) and rough stuff and get the Tenere for the longer trips. My XR's a pretty good allrounder but i do suffer from discomfort and lack of luggage on the bigger rides, where if i could have a bigger more comfy steed in the shed as well i'd be covered on all fronts.

maybe the X Challange would be the compremise between both worlds

[warewolf]

Appreciate your thoughts.Depends on what shape your adventuring takes. Consider the road rego plus get a second set of rims (cheap on Torpedo7) with a more road-oriented sprocket and maybe not rim locks (for smoother running) and whack some adventure tyres on. Easy swap from adv to trail then. No trailer required.

Plus what Dino said.

How far are you trailering? Short distances just ride the bike. Long distances you're missing out on good riding time, just ride the bike! :laugh:

<IMG src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o20/warewolf885/mc/other/th_whangaehu1.jpg" /> (http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o20/warewolf885/mc/other/whangaehu1.jpg)

[cooneyr]

Depends on what shape your adventuring takes. Consider the road rego plus get a second set of rims (cheap on Torpedo7) with a more road-oriented sprocket and maybe not rim locks (for smoother running) and whack some adventure tyres on. Easy swap from adv to trail then. No trailer required.

Plus 6th gear and an orange coat of paint and you've just described my bike. Only downside is the maintenance. Just did oil, valve check (inlets needed adjustment - uh oh on beginning of slippery slide to new valves now), new chain and sprockets, reversed front tyre and put back on stock tank over weekend (road legal trail mode at the moment as opposed to ADV or off road trail model).

Cheers R

[brp]

Plus 6th gear and an orange coat of paint and you've just described my bike. Only downside is the maintenance. Just did oil, valve check (inlets needed adjustment - uh oh on beginning of slippery slide to new valves now), new chain and sprockets, reversed front tyre and put back on stock tank over weekend (road legal trail mode at the moment as opposed to ADV or off road trail model).

Cheers R

How many hours/km's on ya Austrian R ? Is it first set of valves ?


Dave not quite getting why you have to trailer your WR with a road kit ? Get the Big tank if the gas side of things an issue. Just flick some mitas E09's on and you will get good traction and mileage. Transalper on here goes all over the place on his WR250R - has an airhawk cushion to make it bit more comfortable - if ya going to just ride on shingle roads by a tank of a bike - if more of the beaten track use the lightness of the WR to your full advantage

[cooneyr]

How many hours/km's on ya Austrian R ? Is it first set of valves ? .....

7000km or 150 hrs. Still factory valves. EXC's have steel valves, not like taitanium in SX models. All my reading suggest that valves start to go west around 200 hours.

Were only just starting to close, from 0.12 to 0.10mm (think I got that right) or thereabouts movement, so could be premature call just yet but intention is to keep measuring clearances and when really start to go downhill will stick in some kibblewhite stainless jobbies. They should be good for many many more hours i.e. have read of others doing 900 hours with no work other than valves and routine maintenance.

Cheers
R

[brp]

900 hours that sounds cracker !

Cheers

[dino3310]

:gob:thats almost as good as an XR

[davem_nz]

Thanks for the replies.

Was thinking of doing some of the Sth lsland rides like Molesworth, Central Otago, etc ... maybe DB1K (from what I've seen on here, that looks really good).

Didn't think the WRF would be a good option for riding the Km's to get from Waikato down to Sth Island, hence my looking at other options ... maybe I should take your advice and chuck the road kit on it.

[ADVGD]

Not an adventure bike, but an adventure bike HID light

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=522968619

http://www.bikemaster.com/images/hid_kits_large.jpg

[dino3310]

Thanks for the replies.

Was thinking of doing some of the Sth lsland rides like Molesworth, Central Otago, etc ... maybe DB1K (from what I've seen on here, that looks really good).

Didn't think the WRF would be a good option for riding the Km's to get from Waikato down to Sth Island, hence my looking at other options ... maybe I should take your advice and chuck the road kit on it.

theres normally a few trailoring down to the DB1, could hook up and 1/2 the travel cost and save ya knobblies for the actual ride

[dino3310]

Not an adventure bike, but an adventure bike HID light

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=522968619

http://www.bikemaster.com/images/hid_kits_large.jpg

nice and cheap too mate, i was toying with the idea a year ago for the XR but stator etc would need an upgrade first, fantastic upgrade for the dimly lit ktm 530's xr650s etc

[Waihou Thumper]

Okay....So. What do we have here then? I have seen this before :) many a time...generally from the back though.
It has had a couple of good homes thus far...

[dino3310]

Okay....So. What do we have here then? I have seen this before :) many a time...generally from the back though.
It has had a couple of good homes thus far...






funny how on here we get to the bikes more than the people :lol:

how you going with your sales

[Waihou Thumper]

how you going with your sales

I got a learner legal bike bike now, so gonna learn to ride again....:)
​Keep 'em if I can.....

[dino3310]

How about an old room mate's bike (King Country trip earlier this year)?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=519423936


Thats on my wish list but gotta sell both the XR and 999 to get one......

Soooo who brought it.... was it you

[Cary]

Nope, nobody wants my bikes.....:(

[NordieBoy]

Nope, nobody wants my bikes.....:(

They've seen what you do to them...

[dino3310]

Nope, nobody wants my bikes.....:(

I DO..... BRP:drool:

i just cant afford to pay for it:weep:

[gordons]

Soooo who brought it.... was it you

Farmer from Taranaki bought my bike.

[dino3310]

cheap starter for some one http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-527601977.htm

[dino3310]

and the coolest of cool adventure bikes
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-527559898.htm

go on oscar ya know you want it

[@ndy]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-524719561.htm

[NordieBoy]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-524719561.htm

The last photo is a bit dodgy...

[bart]

The last photo is a bit dodgy...

Weird. 6 photos, 1 brochure job, 1 of a prototype?, 2 of a wreck, and the 2 most vague photos are of the actual bike (but not close ups). I think I'd be making a trip to Auckland before parting with any cash on that one. :crazy:

[NordieBoy]

The last one is only Honda guard, tank, fairing and bars...

[Eddieb]

The last one is only Honda guard, tank, fairing and bars...

Most of the rest of it is KTM 950/990

[@ndy]

Weird. 6 photos, 1 brochure job, 1 of a prototype?, 2 of a wreck, and the 2 most vague photos are of the actual bike (but not close ups). I think I'd be making a trip to Auckland before parting with any cash on that one. :crazy:

I always wonder about people selling bikes for good money but don't put any effort in taking some decent pics, lazy b%$#*^@...
Africa Twin is like Xmas... comes on Trademe once a year haha (dream bike since ages ago).

[timg]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=530605012

[dino3310]

XR250L
http://www.trademe.co.nz/browse/listing.aspx?id=527674602

timg's sprockett would fit on it:msn-wink:

[Tigerpig]

Looking for another DR for my son. Any comments on what might be considered high mileage on a DR? I mean is 50k getting too long in the tooth? 2003 on TM with nearly 50k on it, wondering if this is getting up there. Advice please. cheers.

[Waihou Thumper]

Looking for another DR for my son. Any comments on what might be considered high mileage on a DR? I mean is 50k getting too long in the tooth? 2003 on TM with nearly 50k on it, wondering if this is getting up there. Advice please. cheers.


Can sell you a really tidy 09...Photos on this site.

[NordieBoy]

Looking for another DR for my son. Any comments on what might be considered high mileage on a DR? I mean is 50k getting too long in the tooth? 2003 on TM with nearly 50k on it, wondering if this is getting up there. Advice please. cheers.

You can have my '01 for the same price. It's completely stock and at 116,000km it's got to be twice as good!

[Tigerpig]

You can have my '01 for the same price. It's completely stock and at 116,000km it's got to be twice as good!

It's probably way outa my league then. Thanks for the offer but have secured a TM special from way up north. Happy little camper.

[NordieBoy]

It's probably way outa my league then. Thanks for the offer but have secured a TM special from way up north. Happy little camper.

We've got a camper for sale too :scratch:

[@ndy]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-528000624.htm

[Night Falcon]

Found my old DR for sale. Still looks tidy.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-532509663.htm

[Jantar]

There are two very nice DR650s for sale in Alexandra at the moment. Only one is listed on TM http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-533844631.htm
I have already looked at this one, and will looking at the other one later this coming week. The one on TM does have an INS tank and bash plate, but the owner is going to list those seperately.

[Aslan]

will be sad to see this 'Old Faithful' go - can't justify three bikes though

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-534653182.htm

[Willdat?]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-535716777.htm

So, basically I should get on to selling my RMX so I can buy this ehhhh?!

[NordieBoy]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-535716777.htm

So, basically I should get on to selling my RMX so I can buy this ehhhh?!

Doesn't look anything like your old one...
<img width=640 src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20090502%20Rescue%20Helicopter%20Run/slides/20090502-104656.jpg>

[Willdat?]

Doesn't look anything like your old one...
:laugh: numberplate is just about identical too 60ZHY -> 63ZHY
I wonder if it's actually Snodpete's old one as I haven't seen any others with 21" front wheels...

[NordieBoy]

:laugh: numberplate is just about identical too 60ZHY -> 63ZHY
I wonder if it's actually Snodpete's old one as I haven't seen any others with 21" front wheels...

Nerdneh had a 21" front on his...

[Willdat?]

Nerdneh had a 21" front on his...

Doh, I meant Nerneh :second:

[Willdat?]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=535918661&ed=true

RMX 50 On trademe now!

[NordieBoy]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=535918661&ed=true

RMX 50 On trademe now!

Passenger pegs?

It's got passenger pegs?

Wow...

:weird:

[Willdat?]

Passenger pegs?

It's got passenger pegs?

Wow...

:weird:

They're just for wheelies....:confused: I don't think there'd be a lot of suspension travel with a pillion!

[warewolf]

I don't think there'd be a lot of <del>suspension</del> travel with a pillion!

Fixed!

The penis you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your penis to at least 10".

[babysteps]

Have to sell my Pegaso because of stuff..... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=540629454&ed=true

[timg]

Anybody want my near new helmet? I no longer have my KTM :(
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=543094638
Cheers

[That looks like fun]

ooooooooooh, these tyres look like a bargain
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=547216185 :whistle:

[george formby]

always in the S'arf island.

Gasgas pantyliner (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-544276996.htm)

[Eddieb]

ooooooooooh, these tyres look like a bargain
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=547216185 :whistle:

You wouldn't do the E-09 separately?

[That looks like fun]

You wouldn't do the E-09 separately?

Hi Eddie, I have put them on Tard Me as a lot as they are just taking up space in the garage and someone :love: is starting to talk to me about them :nono:
If they dont sell I will let you know and you can make an offer on the E-09. The price I put on the lot is less than the TKC 80 alone
I put the E-09 on for the liquifaction tour but then (fortunately) decided not to go down the "yeah Nah" hill. It came off shortly after that as the Scottish ancestory in me hates wearing out knobblies on Tarseal. I dont have a spare set of rims and got tired of constantly changing tyres, so with the advent of a 250 falling into my garage the Beemer has been retired from the rough stuff :wings:

[BMWST?]

i have always had a soft spot for these

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-544116146.htm

[Woodman]

i have always had a soft spot for these

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-544116146.htm

Picture 12 had me completely bamboozled

[Padmei]

Picture 12 had me completely bamboozled

It's called tread man. Most tyres come with it nowadays.
You doing the molesworth with us- or still finishing off your choccys from xmas?

[Woodman]

It's called tread man. Most tyres come with it nowadays.
You doing the molesworth with us- or still finishing off your choccys from xmas?

Yea musta been looking at it with a weird perspective or something, I dunno.

Was going to do the Molesworth on Sunday, not possible Saturday but is looking increasingly unlikely anyway because this horrible bug is still lingering. If I feel better tomorrow I may make a call on Saturday arvo.

[NordieBoy]

No Molesworthing for me this weekend :(
The DR chain and sprockets are shot and the TT bits haven't arrived yet, also we're off to the Tui Folk Festival for the day tomorrow too...

[Shewolf]

yeah don't anyone else bid on them - they look like a good deal


ooooooooooh, these tyres look like a bargain
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=547216185 :whistle:

[Drew206]

Sadly the time has come to sell my beloved DR :bye:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-550015615.htm

[pete-blen]

Cheap 2001 DR650 higher Ks $3400...
I think..Ads a bit mickey mouse..


http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=546571961

[dino3310]

I think..Ads a bit micky mouse..


http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=546571961


a bit mickey!!! only the title suggests a DR650 is for sale :blink:

[pete-blen]

a bit mickey!!! only the title suggests a DR650 is for sale :blink:

Did yer notice his user name "medimushrooms"... Think he may have had one or two to meany...:yes:
even the cat looks stoned....

[caspernz]

Did yer notice his user name "medimushrooms"... Think he may have had one or two to meany...:yes:

Probably, and then he had his cat take pic from the wrong side of the camera...:Oops::brick:

[dino3310]

Did yer notice his user name "medimushrooms"... Think he may have had one or two to meany...:yes:
even the cat looks stoned....

:lol::killingme:doh:
f#ck i thought it was your add so i was being polite:facepalm:

[pete-blen]

:lol::killingme:doh:
f#ck i thought it was your add so i was being polite:facepalm:

LOL.:bleh:.....:gob:

[chasio]

Couldn't find this in here yet: Big for $5500 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-551046744.htm)

[dino3310]

Couldn't find this in here yet: Big for $5500 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-551046744.htm)

Pageing '10bikekid' please buy it so i can have a ride:D

she's real tidy, whack some panniers on her and got the perfect bike to do the south island

[@ndy]

:drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:: drool::drool:
I would like to buy this.... than park it in my garage brew a cuppa and just look at it... for hours...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=552232317

[bart]

:drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:: drool::drool:
I would like to buy this.... than park it in my garage brew a cuppa and just look at it... for hours...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=552232317

Yeah but....all the photos are wonky....

it must be destined to be on it's side a lot.:bleh:

[chasio]

2003 DRZ-400 with low kms. Looks alright value at $2900 with Givi wingrack, 2 panniers and a bunch of gear: http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=553037586

Tourist's bike. Also has a Zumo 500 he is getting shot of.

[Waihou Thumper]

I have listed this DR 650 and it is now for sale. Priced accordingly. There are a load out there at present, nut this one is pretty tidy :) NO, immaculate example.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=553507391

[bart]

I have listed this DR 650 and it is now for sale. Priced accordingly. There are a load out there at present, nut this one is pretty tidy :) NO, immaculate example.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=553507391

Man, that is tidy for the k's

[Night Falcon]

I have listed this DR 650 and it is now for sale. Priced accordingly. There are a load out there at present, nut this one is pretty tidy :) NO, immaculate example.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=553507391

shes a minta alright.

[dino3310]

Dont get any tidier than this :drool:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-553988980.htm

[dino3310]

all the good bits http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-554473127.htm

[Waihou Thumper]

$16000? What is he thinking? Was some of that hashish smoked in Iran?
Doesn't matter what it has on it, doesn't make it worth more?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-557524133.htm

Thoughts guys?
Good luck to him, maybe someone smokes the same stuff and will buy it...

[Night Falcon]

....Thoughts guys?
Good luck to him, maybe someone smokes the same stuff and will buy it.

That bike is near enough to 10k over priced IMHO but as you say...good luck to him :corn:

[Box'a'bits]

That bike is near enough to 10k over priced IMHO but as you say...good luck to him :corn:
The problem is that people confuse what they have 'invested' in a bike with what it's worth. Mostly it's worth way less. Gus of course would be a special case. :innocent:

[Waihou Thumper]

The problem is that people confuse what they have 'invested' in a bike with what it's worth. Mostly it's worth way less. Gus of course would be a special case. :innocent:

Except when you go to buy one from a trader/bike shop, then 'loaded with extras' becomes a free reign to add a few thousand to the price....
This bike in a BMW shop would fetch $21,000, it is a bargain :)

[Waihou Thumper]

The problem is that people confuse what they have 'invested' in a bike with what it's worth. :innocent:

Yep, agree...
I just bought a DR800 loaded with extras....
The guy who tricked it up spent money but he was realistic about the price....He knew he wasn't going to recoup the costs.
I got a good deal I think....Maybe after seeing this add I paid a couple of thousand too much...? :) No, surely not...
Start was reserve, so punched the enter key and got it. I am happy, that's the main thing. Oh, so is he, NOT....In truth a bit disappointed.

[Waihou Thumper]

Gus of course would be a special case. :innocent:

Special case....Yeah! Really, with a name like GUS, it has to be an investment worth keeping. :facepalm:

[Night Falcon]

Yep, agree...
I just bought a DR800 loaded with extras....
The guy who tricked it up spent money but he was realistic about the price....He knew he wasn't going to recoup the costs.
I got a good deal I think....Maybe after seeing this add I paid a couple of thousand too much...? :) No, surely not...
Start was reserve, so punched the enter key and got it. I am happy, that's the main thing. Oh, so is he, NOT....In truth a bit disappointed.


I wont tell you what my 690 is worth on paper....but how much of a price do put on true love :love: :scooter: :love:

One way to recoup the costs of your blingy bits is to remove them from the bike and sell them seperately. I did that with my 990 and got an extra 2k i wouldn't have otherwise got. Having said that a small amount of strategic bling items will make your bike more saleable....but only if its priced correctly.

[Night Falcon]

The problem is that people confuse what they have 'invested' in a bike with what it's worth. Mostly it's worth way less. Gus of course would be a special case. :innocent:

true bro...white elephants command top dollar on the black market :laugh:

[Cpt Lepi]

Bought a 2001 with 11000 miles on it in the Uk three years ago for the heady price of 1800 quid. Was admittedly blingless but came with the Bmw luggage and racks and also broke down in about 5 countries so maybe wasn't such a deal. :facepalm:

[chasio]

Yep, agree...
I just bought a DR800 loaded with extras....
The guy who tricked it up spent money but he was realistic about the price....He knew he wasn't going to recoup the costs.
I got a good deal I think....Maybe after seeing this add I paid a couple of thousand too much...? :) No, surely not...
Start was reserve, so punched the enter key and got it. I am happy, that's the main thing. Oh, so is he, NOT....In truth a bit disappointed.


The Metal Mulisha one with the new Zumo @ $5500? Sweet!

[Waihou Thumper]

The Metal Mulisha one with the new Zumo @ $5500? Sweet!

Thanks, yeah! I am stoked! :laugh:

[Crisis management]

The 640 is on trade me if anyone wants a great adventure bike......

[cromagnon]

The 650 is on trade me if anyone wants a DR650...... here: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=566645796

[Willdat?]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=574281707

This seems too cheap to me...anyone know it?

[NordieBoy]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=574281707

This seems too cheap to me...anyone know it?

As dodgy as hell. I'm not interested in it at all :innocent:
<img width=640 src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20101003%20Porika/slides/20101003-154051.jpg>

[andy mac]

As dodgy as your grandma's zimmerframe.

I've already emotionally said goodbye to little blue so priced it for a quick sale (hopefully) - 48 watchers.

Front tyre in pristine condition - awesome hp defeats gravity.

[NordieBoy]

Anyone want a TT350?

[Ender EnZed]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=574281707



That is decidedly tempting.

Really makes me wish I had a garage.

[NordieBoy]

That is decidedly tempting.

Really makes me wish I had a garage.

A TT350 doesn't need a garage...

[pampa]

is it sold? add expired

what did u get? :clap:


As dodgy as your grandma's zimmerframe.

I've already emotionally said goodbye to little blue so priced it for a quick sale (hopefully) - 48 watchers.

Front tyre in pristine condition - awesome hp defeats gravity.

[andy mac]

Bike sold, deposit + one month to settlement.

I'm not planning on buying another bike - may have to drag the Transalp out of the corner.

[timg]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=581545569

[Transalper]

Don't do it Tim, winter is almost upon us, the perfect time for 250cc adventures !

[dino3310]

tidy old DR for someone to abuse http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-581036760.htm

[dino3310]

heres an idea for a short newbie learner... do this to the 2fiddy could be a better option, nice comfy seat, slap some panniers and a gun rack on it:headbang:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-520217650.htm

[Padmei]

I'm selling my 2005 klx400- done less than 10 000kms, 17litre safari tank, TT case savers, small alloy rack on back, pretty new chain & front sprocket. It will go on tradme when it gets sunny agin so i can take pics.
New WOF. Rego on hold till 19th of May. I have old knobs on it at moment but will include roadie tyres if desired as well.
I want about $4800
Not many road registerable ones come up that often.

PM me if interested.

[Pikey]

After getting my XR all through the VIN process etc. (full years rego and all) I'm thinking of moving it on.
Nice little bike that doesn't look like it's had much use. Low seat height, electric start, disc front end and really easy to ride.
Anyone interested before it goes on trademe?

[george formby]

Thoughts on this Suzuki Djebel (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-560727475.htm)
for a short legged n00b? Looks like a nice wee trail bike & I would get the DT back.....

[Radam]

Hey, I'm new to this site. I was told about it from the adv forum. I'm looking for a bike, and I live in Blenheim. NordieBoy, still have the tt350? I can't send PM's yet because I'm new. I'd like to hear more about it if you still have it. Cheers!

[Padmei]

Hey, I'm new to this site. I was told about it from the adv forum. I'm looking for a bike, and I live in Blenheim. NordieBoy, still have the tt350? I can't send PM's yet because I'm new. I'd like to hear more about it if you still have it. Cheers!

Hey Radam - I think Nordies post was a tongue in cheek response to the WR250 that was for sale by Andy Mac above his post. You are better off catching his attention in the Nelson rideout thread.:niceone:


Unless you buy his TT for $4800 so he can buy mine:devil2:

[NordieBoy]

Unless you buy his TT for $4800 so he can buy mine:devil2:

I'm up for that :headbang:

They both get the same km's per tank...

[Padmei]

I'm up for that :headbang:

They both get the same km's per tank...

My bike runs on pink milk

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=589763897&ed=true

[NordieBoy]

My bike runs on pink milk

Mine runs on calendula oil.

The environment is better off after I've ridden it.

[clint640]

Thoughts on this Suzuki Djebel (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-560727475.htm)
for a short legged n00b? Looks like a nice wee trail bike & I would get the DT back.....

They go well, maybe a bit heavier than some other 250 trailies but nicely ready to rock as an adv bike with the rack & big tank.

Cheers
Clint

[dino3310]

Tidy XT:blank: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-591170537.htm

[pete-blen]

Tidy XT:blank: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-591170537.htm


And only 119,000kms...

[Frodo]

My Aprilia Pegaso has the latest version Yam 660 motor and clicked over 100,000km today. Running as good as ever. Didn't burn any oil on a 1000km round trip this weekend.

So if the motor's been looked after, 119,000km may be just fine.

[pete-blen]

My Aprilia Pegaso has the latest version Yam 660 motor and clicked over 100,000km today. Running as good as ever. Didn't burn any oil on a 1000km round trip this weekend.

So if the motor's been looked after, 119,000km may be just fine.

:clap:

Big IF... you take the gamble...

100,000 on a 660.. don't own it when rebuild times comes... Everything in the motor that
moves will need replaceing.... It won't just be a set of rings & valve job..

[dino3310]

And only 119,000kms...

BUY NOW:wacko:

[Frodo]

100,000 on a 660.. don't own it when rebuild times comes... Everything in the motor that
moves will need replaceing.... It won't just be a set of rings & valve job..

On what do you base this?

I was thinking about hanging onto my bike for a while. For my purposes (mix of long seal rides and gravel) its fine and the cost of upgrade (BMW F800) is more than I can handle at the moment.

[dino3310]

its a yamaha:laugh:

[BMWST?]

its a yamaha:laugh:

I would have a Yamaha over any other jappa any day

[dino3310]

wouldnt mind this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-594482136.htm

[ADVGD]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=589763897&ed=true

Your classified finished, did you sell it?

If you still have it and your gambling addiction gets the better of you and you need cash, I'll give you $3,000 for it...

I understand that is a low price, I'm not intending to be offensive, but if I did offend you, then that's just a bonus :p

[NordieBoy]

Your classified finished, did you sell it?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-594978618.htm

[Padmei]

Your classified finished, did you sell it?

If you still have it and your gambling addiction gets the better of you and you need cash, I'll give you $3,000 for it...

I understand that is a low price, I'm not intending to be offensive, but if I did offend you, then that's just a bonus :p

There was an offer far more than yours however I'm happy to let it run for a few months - or until Diamond Jim finds out where I live & sends the number crunchers around:(

[ADVGD]

There was an offer far more than yours

It is certainly worth more than I offered to someone that wants a complete running bike, I would be buying it for the parts I want then selling the ones I don't.

On that note, you may not want to see your faithful green companion have it's limbs ruthlessly pulled off and sold :no:

[cynna]

It is certainly worth more than I offered to someone that wants a complete running bike, I would be buying it for the parts I want then selling the ones I don't.


you want to turn your black bike green?

[ADVGD]

you want to turn your black bike green?

The 10k engine and frame components is what I'm after, keep them there ready as backup spares so if something goes wrong on my bike I can swap-out and minimise downtime

Green is not my thing...

[10bikekid]

This thread is to temping for my liking :devil2:

[dino3310]

This thread is to temping for my liking :devil2:

ya not buying another are you:gob:

[Night Falcon]

ya not buying another are you:gob:

11bikekid has a nice ring to it :corn:

[10bikekid]

ya not buying another are you:gob:


11bikekid has a nice ring to it :corn:

Nah, I'm a recovering bikaholic and have been clean for nearly a year now (not bought anything):cool:

[dino3310]

Nah, I'm a recovering bikaholic and have been clean for nearly a year now (not bought anything):cool:

might see a relapse on this then:laugh:http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-600198625.htm

[JATZ]

might see a relapse on this then:laugh:http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-600198625.htm

I'm almost tempted myself at that price.... but I know what a pig they can be when things go wrong :facepalm:

:wavey: Dino

[Woodman]

I'm almost tempted myself at that price.... but I know what a pig they can be when things go wrong :facepalm:

:wavey: Dino


Yeah but its not as much fun (for us :nya:) now that you have discovered reliability.:yawn:

[10bikekid]

might see a relapse on this then:laugh:http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-600198625.htm

Evil, are the the kind of guy who'd sell laced candy to a baby:facepalm:

I'm not temped :pinch: :brick: :oi-grr:

[10bikekid]

I'm almost tempted myself at that price.... but I know what a pig they can be when things go wrong :facepalm:

:wavey: Dino

Speaking from experience nothing money cant fix :sweatdrop but they make buet bike once you get that out of the way :wari:

[Vikingpower]

Hi guys

I know its shameful self promotion, but I see all of you hunger after adventure bikes. I have my lovely V-Strom 1000 on trademe now for a dirt cheap price.
I going home to denmark after touring around in NZ, so I need to sell it soon.

Come by a have a ride

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-611619714.htm

[dino3310]

I'm almost tempted myself at that price.... but I know what a pig they can be when things go wrong :facepalm:

:wavey: Dino


:wavey: James

[10bikekid]

Hi guys

I know its shameful self promotion, but I see all of you hunger after adventure bikes. I have my lovely V-Strom 1000 on trademe now for a dirt cheap price.
I going home to denmark after touring around in NZ, so I need to sell it soon.

Come by a have a ride

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-611619714.htm

Great bike, same as what Mike Hyde did 50 states in 60 days, money tree is bare though :weep:

[XF650]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=612727213