DR500 VMX Style

[rok-the-boat]

My DR500 is still for sale. Selling this and that to pay rent etc. for another month until my new job starts in Feb. Had to sell my road bike etc. I'd like to sell this, or maybe swap it (cash either way) for something I can use on the road. Obviously, would prefer cash, but I still need a mid-sized road bike soon. 'Broken' bike considered, as I can fix most things when I put my mind to it.
Text 021 1476 250 if interested (reception is bad where I live).

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-132883421.htm

[rok-the-boat]

By the way - I have had a lot of interest in my bike but as yet - only one visitor and no takers. I have been offered all kinds of things - even a horse! If you are interested, just text me what you have and a rough estimate of value etc. No horses though, just WOF-able bikes. Prefer local to Auckland.

[rok-the-boat]

Still available - any takers?

[rok-the-boat]

Just testing to see if my new avatar pic works ...

It doesn't ... but now it does ...

[dino3310]

shit i thought it would have sold by now bro,if i had the cash i would but i dont so all i can do is wish ya luck,hope ya get some$$$ soon to get ya through to that first pay check.

[rok-the-boat]

shit i thought it would have sold by now bro,if i had the cash i would but i dont so all i can do is wish ya luck,hope ya get some$$$ soon to get ya through to that first pay check.

Thanks for that. I got some $$$ cause I sold my on-road DR250. If I sell this, along with some other stuff in the garage, I can get me another on-roader DR/XR maybe. That's the plan anyway...

[dino3310]

that was my plan aswell but i cant let go of my DR just yet its just to much fun,starting to get itchy feet for the road though so maybe after the xmas break i'll put her on the market,would like to get another DR but the TTr and XR are pretty awesome rides will depend on the dollars.

[dino3310]

got mine on trade me now
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=135859604
just spends most of its time in the shed, poor thing needs to get out and riden.

[rok-the-boat]

Did you bust the fifth gear (how) or was it like that when you got it?

[dino3310]

was like that when i got it,mechanic reckons it just a bent selector fork and maybe a worn pawl, parts aint much to buy its just the labour it will take to split the motor to get to the gears,mechanic reckons around 10hours labour.
fuck knows how he bent the selector fork in fifth the mechanic said its rare on for a DR.

[rok-the-boat]

was like that when i got it,mechanic reckons it just a bent selector fork and maybe a worn pawl, parts aint much to buy its just the labour it will take to split the motor to get to the gears,mechanic reckons around 10hours labour.
fuck knows how he bent the selector fork in fifth the mechanic said its rare on for a DR.

Take the engine out - then you'd save a fair bit of labour.

[rok-the-boat]

Can't seem to sell it - so have figured a way to get it road legal. Paper from the police, another for compliance, and a friendly compliance man. I tried a few places and they told me it was impossible. This guy told me what to do to get it done. Basically, if it's been registered before, it can be done again even though you have NO PAPERWORK.

Spent today putting all the lights and wiring back on. Need a new flasher relay, new rear brake light switch, and a few other bits, and I'll be ready to roll. Charged the battery up after two years and it works - can't believe it.

Doubled the price on TM ... and a guy came around to see it. What gives?

[dino3310]

i had no paper work for my last bike but like yours it was in the system,so that made it a lot easier.be good to see it on the road,so is that guy gonna buy it.

[rok-the-boat]

No, he was interested in swapping. Not a bad swap really - but it would become another project that needs a lot of time. As of next week, I'll be very busy with the new job.

[dino3310]

no need to sell her now you'l be back to work,congrats on the job too

[rok-the-boat]

Bought it two new tyres and took it to be vinned yesterday. Actually, to be re-registered -- as I discovered it had been registered before (1994). Hopefully, all will be OK -- it'll be my new transport.

[dino3310]

looks great with all the lights back on board:2thumbsup

[dino3310]

i'm green with envy:cool::ride:

[rok-the-boat]

Almost done. VINners now want a brake check. Easier said than done as no bugger seems to want to do it. Good thing is that the drums are well within spec. Should be on the road in a week or so.

[dino3310]

awesome bro, look forward to seeing her on the road
:banana::woohoo:

[rok-the-boat]

Could be road legal tomoorow afternoon. Just need to go get a number plate ..

[rok-the-boat]

Now road legal, finally.

[dino3310]

awesome mate great to hear, you gonna have a lot of fun on her.
When your thinking of selling her give us a pm, timing might be right and i'll have some extra $$$$$$$