Bucket racer

[Eddieb]

I found this advertised in the Trade and Exchange online.

Classification: Motorcycle Parts & Accessories (Offered Ad)

BUCKET racer, TZR250 frame w CB125 twin mtr, 75 percent compl $380 ono

Asking Price NZ$380.00
Phone: Wgtn 461-6500

There are a couple on trade-me as well I think.

[Blakamin]

i hate money.... just stops me having things :calm:

[k14]

Damn, if only it was in chch I would snap that up in a flash.

[Eddieb]

I was tempted myself, but don't know if there would be room for a 5th bike in the gargre.

I imagine it would handle great.

[gav]

you do know how long that last 25% to complete will take don't you?

[Artifice]

5 years isnt that long int he scheme of things... once its up lol.

[James Deuce]

you do know how long that last 25% to complete will take don't you?
That last 10% always takes 90% of the time and twice as much money as you expected/budgeted.

You should be able to figure it out from there :)

[Eddieb]

Another one, in Wellytown.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbike-Parts/Engine-drive-train/auction-16032639.htm bidding just over $50, Reserve reached.

More in Ch Ch
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Other/auction-16090645.htm bidding at $100.

Me, bored at work? Never! what makes you ask that :msn-wink:

[k14]

More in Ch Ch
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Other/auction-16090645.htm bidding at $100.

Me, bored at work? Never! what makes you ask that :msn-wink:

Not anymore, thats going as of 6pm tonight, :buggerd:

[Blakamin]

Another one, in Wellytown.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbike-Parts/Engine-drive-train/auction-16032639.htm bidding just over $50, Reserve reached.

Me, bored at work? Never! what makes you ask that :msn-wink:

You b'strd! my missus is gunna kill me if i win that one! :whocares:

[Eddieb]

You b'strd! my missus is gunna kill me if i win that one! :whocares:

:bleh: all care no responsibility etc etc

If you get it come and see me about front forks, maybe I can do a deal with painting if what I have would be suitable.

[Blakamin]

:bleh: all care no responsibility etc etc

If you get it come and see me about front forks, maybe I can do a deal with painting if what I have would be suitable.
no probs...will see how it goes!

[k14]

You b'strd! my missus is gunna kill me if i win that one! :whocares:

I wouldn't worry too much. Some dumbarse will bid $400 or something for it. It doesn't close untill friday so don't start sweating yet.

[Kickaha]

If you're planning on that GT125 for a bucket check the carb size as you cant run a carb size bigger than equivalent of a single 24mm carb on a two stroke over 104cc and I think the GT125 carbs are to big

[Blakamin]

If you're planning on that GT125 for a bucket check the carb size as you cant run a carb size bigger than equivalent of a single 24mm carb on a two stroke over 104cc and I think the GT125 carbs are to big
I'll sort that out if i win it...will prolly take me a year to rebuild and get the mrs off my back :bleh:

[Eddieb]

If you're planning on that GT125 for a bucket check the carb size as you cant run a carb size bigger than equivalent of a single 24mm carb on a two stroke over 104cc and I think the GT125 carbs are to big

I have a spare gs125 carb as well as the forks, in fact I think I might have 2. Not sure if they would be ok.

Anyway unless you're whipping everyone else is anyone going to want to check? Not much chance of that against F5 Dave's sorted 50 and a few others I wouldn't think.

[Blakamin]

I have a spare gs125 carb as well as the forks, in fact I think I might have 2. Not sure if they would be ok.

Anyway unless you're whipping everyone else is anyone going to want to check? Not much chance of that against F5 Dave's sorted 50 and a few others I wouldn't think.
specially the way i ride :thud:

[Eddieb]

specially the way i ride :thud:

Cool I might have some competition then.

[DebK]

Hmmm, this bucket racing is starting to sound more & more attractive. What are the other associated costs? e.g. club licence, running costs, etc.

How often & where do you race? We went & watched at Kaitoke Go Kart track and was great to watch, especially the Motards. Some very cheap looking older bikes but also saw a very expensive looking Aprilia.

[gav]

Not anymore, thats going as of 6pm tonight, :buggerd:
so whats it like?

[Eddieb]

Hmmm, this bucket racing is starting to sound more & more attractive. What are the other associated costs? e.g. club licence, running costs, etc.

How often & where do you race? We went & watched at Kaitoke Go Kart track and was great to watch, especially the Motards. Some very cheap looking older bikes but also saw a very expensive looking Aprilia.

You have to have a MNZ race license, and have to belong to a club to get one of those. $40ish for the club, $80 for the race license, both per year. $25 entry fee per class you are racing in on the day.

Racing is normally the last sunday of each month, Next year 6 meetings are at Kaitoke but at the moment they swap between Tawa market gardens & General Motors Upper Hutt. I'm not sure if there is a between season layoff.

Running costs, I guess it depends how often you crash it and how much you want to spend to make it go faster. I go through less than a tank of gas per meeting so say $10 petrol per meet and I have to hire a trailer to get the bike there so another $30 for me each time. Tyres etc will probably last forever, especially if you're as slow as me. My bike runs skinny biscuit tyres so I could probably get some cheap worn out replacements from a wreacker for next to nothing.

You also need a good helmet, boots, gloves and 1 piece or 2 piece zip together leathers as per any other race class.

Bike cost, anything from free out of someones paddock/barn/shed to $300-$800 for something set up & ready to race.

Check out this old thread that goes through it all.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=3247

[k14]

so whats it like?

Didn't quite happen, guy sold it before we went to pick it up :mad:

[Blakamin]

I wouldn't worry too much. Some dumbarse will bid $400 or something for it. It doesn't close untill friday so don't start sweating yet.
Do i start sweating yet... 25hrs and i still lead coz its so hard to find

[Blakamin]

i got out bidded...oh welll...to rich for my pocket now :doh:

[riffer]

i got out bidded...oh welll...to rich for my pocket now :doh:
You are so bloody lucky this time Blakamin.....:laugh:

[Blakamin]

You are so bloody lucky this time Blakamin.....:laugh:
tell me about it!.. said to the mrs "oh...i've been outbid"... she goes "ON WHAT??"... ooops