James Deuce
27th May 2008, 15:08
The NZ project is turning out to be one of the best motorcycling "things" I've undertaken.
Mostly because people are genuinely helpful and intrigued when I tell them what I'm doing, but also because I've made a brilliant contact thanks to seeing an NZ250 advert on TradeMe. I did one of the most irritating things you can do on a TradeMe advert and asked a question that was completely off topic. The engine was for sale on an exchange basis (still is - http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Engine-drive-train/auction-157463271.htm ) so I asked "How much for the shock. Next thing I know, I have a much better condition shock than the one on my bike, a fuel tap, and the right hand footrest bracket and footrest for a very reasonable price. Wayne pointed out that the footrest bracket was broken (in the same place as mine, but with no metal missing, unlike mine) and would I like some money back?
Crikey.
Instead of payment I asked him for the left rider's footpeg (mine is made up of cable ties - nearly as good as cloth tape those things) which he agreed to send down and he refused my offer to pay for postage.
Address:
Bike Busters
21 Hakarimata Rd
Ngaruawahia
Ph: 07 824 7705
Email: wayne@bikebusters.co.nz
They have a good selection of bikes, from old munt through to newer stuff and are obviously up for breaking a bike so you can get the bits you need.
Here's the current TradeMe stuff Bike Busters have available.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=1631565&from=fav
With petrol prices the way they are, resurrecting something old and cheap to run could be a good idea for a commuter.
Mostly because people are genuinely helpful and intrigued when I tell them what I'm doing, but also because I've made a brilliant contact thanks to seeing an NZ250 advert on TradeMe. I did one of the most irritating things you can do on a TradeMe advert and asked a question that was completely off topic. The engine was for sale on an exchange basis (still is - http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Engine-drive-train/auction-157463271.htm ) so I asked "How much for the shock. Next thing I know, I have a much better condition shock than the one on my bike, a fuel tap, and the right hand footrest bracket and footrest for a very reasonable price. Wayne pointed out that the footrest bracket was broken (in the same place as mine, but with no metal missing, unlike mine) and would I like some money back?
Crikey.
Instead of payment I asked him for the left rider's footpeg (mine is made up of cable ties - nearly as good as cloth tape those things) which he agreed to send down and he refused my offer to pay for postage.
Address:
Bike Busters
21 Hakarimata Rd
Ngaruawahia
Ph: 07 824 7705
Email: wayne@bikebusters.co.nz
They have a good selection of bikes, from old munt through to newer stuff and are obviously up for breaking a bike so you can get the bits you need.
Here's the current TradeMe stuff Bike Busters have available.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=1631565&from=fav
With petrol prices the way they are, resurrecting something old and cheap to run could be a good idea for a commuter.