SAW THIS ON TRADEME (is it worth $11.000)

[huck farley]

I spotted it on Trademe last week. At first I thought it was a wined up.

But he was fair dinkum alright and wanted $11.000 for it.

No footpegs, No lights.

Anyone on here own this classic?

[Gubb]

I'd pay $11 for that.

[HornetBoy]

What is it ? looks like a sporty frame ???

hmm not sure if i like it or not ....different tho

[riffer]

Some idiot will buy it. :yes:

[doc]

Some idiot will buy it. :yes:
Show a bit of sympathy. It probably owe's him more than the buy now price. <_<

[scumdog]

At first I thought it was a wined up.

A wined up eh? having a drop of Crawford Farm sav-blanc right now:drool:

[boomer]

i'd pay 11k .. especially for the strategically placed brake/clutch lever :niceone:

[Dave-]

haha, i get it, when you swap the h and the f in his name it spells something else...

[gijoe1313]

I'd take $11 from him to give it to me ... :whistle:

[Kornholio]

A wined up eh? having a drop of Crawford Farm sav-blanc right now:drool:

Mmmm that is a nice drop alright :sweatdrop

[cs363]

I'd pay good money to have that removed from my property...

[Owl]

Where do you get $11k? I see $6k ono.

[huck farley]

It was eleven a few days ago. He's making it more afordable for da punters.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I'd pay good money to have that removed from my property...

dump fees are, what, $150/tonne

so it would cost more than $11 to dump it. Just saying.

I think its got potential.

[Owl]

It was eleven a few days ago. He's making it more afordable for da punters.

Cheers for clearing that up huck! Still, I think I'll pass as I've got enough scrap metal in the shed.:yes:

[scumdog]

I fail to see the problem.:(

Guys fizz over clapped-out GSX and FXR P.O.S. that I wouldn't cross the road to look at - yet nobody gets excited about that.:rolleyes:

The sporty would make a good street-fighter project for somebody IMHO.

[huck farley]

Now come on dog no need to get up tight, have another Crawfords farm and lighten up man. You gotta see the funny side though don't ya. If it was a Gixer or a Triumph or a BMW I would have still posted it..Any Idea what brand the can is ? And is it worth $6000 in it's state?

[scumdog]

Now come on dog no need to get up tight, have another Crawfords farm and lighten up man. You gotta see the funny side though don't ya. If it was a Gixer or a Triumph or a BMW I would have still posted it..Any Idea what brand the can is ? And is it worth $6000 in it's state?

IF it was a 1200 (factory mind, not a tired 883 kitted up) then hell yeah, well worth $6,000!!

FS, I got $6,500 for my '81 ironhead not that long ago!!

[cs363]

dump fees are, what, $150/tonne

so it would cost more than $11 to dump it. Just saying.

I think its got potential.

Lol...yeah, I guess there's a bit of weight there... hmmm, potential yes....but for what??! :)

Mind you, every time I see this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Cruiser/auction-163574673.htm it makes me squirm uneasily! If you had all the stock bits, wouldn't you put it back to stock? It would be worth a hell of a lot more standard and he would easily get what he's asking, even though its a Pro Link so not worth so much as earlier models - this things been for sale for quite a few months now, when I first saw it the asking price was $8500 or $9000 from memory.

[cs363]

Now come on dog no need to get up tight, have another Crawfords farm and lighten up man. You gotta see the funny side though don't ya. If it was a Gixer or a Triumph or a BMW I would have still posted it..Any Idea what brand the can is ? And is it worth $6000 in it's state?


The can is a Vance & Hines, so pretty good stuff - maybe the best part on it?



IF it was a 1200 (factory mind, not a tired 883 kitted up) then hell yeah, well worth $6,000!!

Ad says its a 1203cc but was originally an 1986 1100 Liberty Edition Sportster (? whatever that is....buggered if I know) with 2002 Buell X1 running gear.......but who would really know?
Biggest problem I see with it is that it is an unfinished and very narrowly focused project - that kind of thing always ends up costing way more to finish than expected and therefore would have to be bloody cheap to be attractive. There's plenty of nice Sportsters on TM for similar or not much more $$$ that haven't been f*cked around with (or at least not that much)....still, each to his own I guess :)

[huck farley]

FS, I got $6,500 for my '81 ironhead not that long ago!!

Yeah Doggie but I bet it had foot pegs, lights, brakes, a clutch of some sorts, and a decent seat on it. and a primary drive cover. For fuks sake mate. The only thing going for this Harley is the engine. I presume it goes, I would be embarrassed to have my picture taken with this thing. ha ha it's a shit heap and certainly not your average run of the mill Harley owner that takes pride in his ride mate now is it Doggie..

[HenryDorsetCase]

we live in a land when a Honda C50 from 1972 is worth nearly three grand, so anything is possible. Good luck to him I say

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=162931063

[HenryDorsetCase]

Mind you, every time I see this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Cruiser/auction-163574673.htm it makes me squirm uneasily! If you had all the stock bits, wouldn't you put it back to stock? It would be worth a hell of a lot more standard and he would easily get what he's asking, even though its a Pro Link so not worth so much as earlier models - this things been for sale for quite a few months now, when I first saw it the asking price was $8500 or $9000 from memory.

Ive had that on my watchlist for a while, only because Ive always loved them, and Ive seen some awesome specials: and Spondon still make a frame for them: which from memory uses the original swingarm. CBR1000 front end, minimalist Spondon bodywork = bringing the awesome....

beyond my skills and budget though

[scumdog]

The can is a Vance & Hines, so pretty good stuff - maybe the best part on it?




Ad says its a 1203cc but was originally an 1986 1100 Liberty Edition Sportster (? whatever that is....buggered if I know) with 2002 Buell X1 running gear.......but who would really know?
Biggest problem I see with it is that it is an unfinished and very narrowly focused project - that kind of thing always ends up costing way more to finish than expected and therefore would have to be bloody cheap to be attractive. There's plenty of nice Sportsters on TM for similar or not much more $$$ that haven't been f*cked around with (or at least not that much)....still, each to his own I guess :)

Yeah but he's not advertising it as a 'nice Sportster that's not been f*cked around with' - it's plain to see it's a project, just like a heap of other bikes on TM and everybody knows projects always burn your wallet budget-wise.

Just for interest sake scroll through Hot Rods on TM and you will see the car equal to that bike.

And you're right, each to their own - one mans pile'o'shit is another mans dream project, regardless of what make/condition it is in.

[scumdog]

Yeah Doggie but I bet it had foot pegs, lights, brakes, a clutch of some sorts, and a decent seat on it. and a primary drive cover. For fuks sake mate. The only thing going for this Harley is the engine. I presume it goes, I would be embarrassed to have my picture taken with this thing. ha ha it's a shit heap and certainly not your average run of the mill Harley owner that takes pride in his ride mate now is it Doggie..

Sure, there are parts missing - parts that on TM could be under $500, in fact I know where I could get all bar the seat for $300 or so, projects are often built using 'bargain' stuff that sometimes may need adapting.

And you're mostly right about my ironhead but it was only 1,000cc, old-skool engine, 4-speed, wooden brakes, flexi-frame, a generator, no indicators, no instruments except the speedo etc etc.

This bike on the other hand has a lot more going for - for a guy that realises it IS a project - and everybody can see that's what it is, right?.
In my eyes I see the basis for a Harley street-fighter type project, for the rest of you out there - ???

[HenryDorsetCase]

the tags on these threads are always good but "overpriced shit cart" ?

thats a bit on the nose innit? :D

[cs363]

Ive had that on my watchlist for a while, only because Ive always loved them, and Ive seen some awesome specials: and Spondon still make a frame for them: which from memory uses the original swingarm. CBR1000 front end, minimalist Spondon bodywork = bringing the awesome....

beyond my skills and budget though

SNAP! I had exactly the same plan spinning around in the back of my mind! The frame kit is GBP3700 and comes with an aluminium gull arm swing arm and Ohlins rear shock as well as a hand beaten ali tank. You have to buy exhaust, forks/triple clamps (may as well go with Ohlins because by this stage as your broke anyway, lol) tail piece/seat assy and wheels. No doubt there will be a few other bits and pieces on top of that to really get the bank manager's stress levels up there, but you'd end up with an awesome and unique bike.
Check this one out: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/10/27/honda-cbx-spondon-frame-streetfighter/

[HenryDorsetCase]

SNAP! I had exactly the same plan spinning around in the back of my mind! The frame kit is GBP3700 and comes with an aluminium gull arm swing arm and Ohlins rear shock as well as a hand beaten ali tank. You have to buy exhaust, forks/triple clamps (may as well go with Ohlins because by this stage as your broke anyway, lol) tail piece/seat assy and wheels. No doubt there will be a few other bits and pieces on top of that to really get the bank manager's stress levels up there, but you'd end up with an awesome and unique bike.
Check this one out: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/10/27/honda-cbx-spondon-frame-streetfighter/

I have an inappropriate trouser reaction to that bike.


OK so the budget is:

CBX say $8000.
Spondon frame and swingarm rear shock and tank landed say $11000

CBR1000 front end complete say $2000.

Wheels: say $2k? or if using secondhand Honda say $1k.

Tyres $600

seat unit and miscellaneous bits say $2000

brakes: CBR1000 included, Brembo add $3000

Ohlins forks another $6000.

less CBX parts sold on tardme/ebay, say $2000

fuck up factor/contingency: $2500

Say minimum $25k all up, with the sky being the limit.

(and I havent allowed for pipes or dyno or any engine work) or a new wiring loom come to think of it.

Question: is it cooler than an stock 1098 for the same money? Subjective answer but in my eyes: Shit yeah! ;)

[ManDownUnder]

Some idiot will buy it. :yes:

I will not!

[sinfull]

Where do you get $11k? I see $6k ono.

Got a mate who's trying to get out of his skirtster and its mint with 30 k on clock 03 i think it is and only got offered 6 k for it haha that one be worth 4 i'd say !

[sinfull]

And you're mostly right about my ironhead but it was only 1,000cc, old-skool engine, 4-speed, wooden brakes, flexi-frame, a generator, no indicators, no instruments except the speedo etc etc.

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But it's an 81, you could ride with pride !

[Griffin]

haha, i get it, when you swap the h and the f in his name it spells something else...


:rofl::rofl:
Wow really... you mean Huck Farley becomes... OMG - no way!!!:gob:

[riffer]

Some idiot will buy it


I will not!

Newsflash. More than one fish in the sea. ;)

[cs363]

I have an inappropriate trouser reaction to that bike.


OK so the budget is:

CBX say $8000.
Spondon frame and swingarm rear shock and tank landed say $11000

CBR1000 front end complete say $2000.

Wheels: say $2k? or if using secondhand Honda say $1k.

Tyres $600

seat unit and miscellaneous bits say $2000

brakes: CBR1000 included, Brembo add $3000

Ohlins forks another $6000.

less CBX parts sold on tardme/ebay, say $2000

fuck up factor/contingency: $2500

Say minimum $25k all up, with the sky being the limit.

(and I havent allowed for pipes or dyno or any engine work) or a new wiring loom come to think of it.

Question: is it cooler than an stock 1098 for the same money? Subjective answer but in my eyes: Shit yeah! ;)


I had an inappropriate trouser reaction to the fact that now you've laid it out like that it's not as expensive as I thought it would be, especially given that i can get a lot of the parts at trade or better......two CBX's would just be greedy though..... wouldn't it??! :)

[doc]

The sporty would make a good street-fighter project for somebody IMHO.

Maybe like this

[cs363]

Maybe like this

Now that looks good, just can't see the ugly sister on tarde me turning out like the Cinderella above though somehow....

[doc]

Now that looks good, just can't see the ugly sister on tarde me turning out like the Cinderella above though somehow....

It's only money.

[cs363]

It's only money.


True, but I think I'd rather spend it somewhere else....

Thanks for the heads up on the Wakan Doc (the bike in Doc's post) just checked out their website: http://www.engmore.com/home.html
Certainly quite sexy, I'd be more excited if it had a Ducati or Aprilia V-twin rather than a potato-potato engine though....lol

[doc]

True, but I think I'd rather spend it somewhere else....
I'd be more excited if it had a Ducati or Aprilia V-twin rather than a potato-potato engine though....lol

:argh: :mad: :bash: non-believers

[scumdog]

Now that looks good, just can't see the ugly sister on tarde me turning out like the Cinderella above though somehow....

That's because you've NO imagination...and even less $$$$ I suspect:whistle:

[cs363]

:argh: :mad: :bash: non-believers


lol, I've never been a big Harley fan I'll freely admit but my dislike has intensified over recent years with the explosion of 'weekend bikers' that just buy them for pose value/image.

I'm sure there are still some hardcore enthusiast Harley riders out there and good on them, just not my thing - don't get me wrong if I won Lotto I'd probably have one in my 'collection' but I'd still feel uncomfortable about being associated with that particular bunch of Harley riders.
But, that is just my opinion and if Harleys are what spins your wheels then all power to you.
I have to admit I wouldn't be as hard on you if you had a Wakan or similar bike :)

[cs363]

That's because you've NO imagination...and even less $$$$ I suspect:whistle:

Now that's where you are wrong....I've got plenty of imagination and right now I'm imagining just how much of my hard earned $$$ it would take to turn that thing into something nice :P

[doc]

I let it slip recently to a close friend that I wouldn't mind a Fatboy for my next bike, and they cringed. I'm emotionally scared over that. Lucky they didn't see all the brochures under my bed.

[cs363]

I let it slip recently to a close friend that I wouldn't mind a Fatboy for my next bike, and they cringed. I'm emotionally scared over that. Lucky they didn't see all the brochures under my bed.


If it makes you feel better Doc, I got REALLY close to buying a new Nightrod Special a few weeks ago.....came to my senses just in time, lol

[doc]

If it makes you feel better Doc, I got REALLY close to buying a new Nightrod Special a few weeks ago.....came to my senses just in time, lol

You were lucky, cos everyone would have told you to get a real Harley. If you got one.

[cs363]

yeah....I know... that was another thing that put me off, not that I agree with it.
It's kind of like an R1 owner saying that a V-Max is not a proper Yamaha or vice-versa just because they don't like that bike/range, it's either a Harley or it isn't.....whether it's an AMF Harley, Aermacchi Harley custom or regular old plain Harley in my book.

[nallac]

You were lucky, cos everyone would have told you to get a real Harley. If you got one.


you'll be amazed,
The vrod has been accepted by the hardcore harley fanatics now.
A harley thats got power and brakes(not so much handling).
even if its water cooled and not a 45degree v.

seen alot of patched gangs with em.(most likely stolen or bought with drug money).

Even a couple of mates have got them,
cause its a Harley with 115hp.

Still don't sound as nice debaffeled but.

[doc]

it's either a Harley or it isn't.....whether it's an AMF Harley, Aermacchi Harley custom or regular old plain Harley in my book.

Shhhhhhhh don't mention AMF or Aermacchi around the HOG club members.

[cs363]

Shhhhhhhh don't mention AMF or Aermacchi around the HOG club members.

Lol.........

[98tls]

Now that looks good, just can't see the ugly sister on tarde me turning out like the Cinderella above though somehow.... Thats the thing though mate,theres some clever fuckers out there and though its not my cup of tea theres a fair chance that it will be to someones taste,clever bugger + clever buggers workshop can make anything worthy of respect.

[cs363]

Thats the thing though mate,theres some clever fuckers out there and though its not my cup of tea theres a fair chance that it will be to someones taste,clever bugger + clever buggers workshop can make anything worthy of respect.

Totally agree - the only real debate is how much money/time would you want to invest into that particular project?
Throw enough of both at anything and you could build something really trick, but where do you draw the line? I'm betting you could buy one of those Wakan's cheaper than what you'd end up throwing at that thing, and you'd have a new bike not someone elses nightmare..

[98tls]

Totally agree - the only real debate is how much money/time would you want to invest into that particular project?
Throw enough of both at anything and you could build something really trick, but where do you draw the line? I'm betting you could buy one of those Wakan's cheaper than what you'd end up throwing at that thing, and you'd have a new bike not someone elses nightmare.. How longs a piece of string?Passion is what passion is i guess,ive been throwing $ at an old has been for years because thats what i enjoy doing,my reply to one who Questioned why throw money at "that old piece of shit" was "same reason you still buy your wife birthday presents".Fuck me with the bits i have in my shed plus the old pusser i could go out and buy a new bike but i wont be.Different strokes etc i guess.If someone has talent and enjoys doing something then creating something rather than writing a cheque impresses me more anyday.Though thats just my opinion.Fwiw not saying i have that much talent just know a few that do.:whistle:

[nallac]

How longs a piece of string?Passion is what passion is i guess,ive been throwing $ at an old has been for years because thats what i enjoy doing,my reply to one who Questioned why throw money at "that old piece of shit" was "same reason you still buy your wife birthday presents".Fuck me with the bits i have in my shed plus the old pusser i could go out and buy a new bike but i wont be.Different strokes etc i guess.If someone has talent and enjoys doing something then creating something rather than writing a cheque impresses me more anyday.Though thats just my opinion.Fwiw not saying i have that much talent just know a few that do.:whistle:

are you talking about a bike or your mrs????:laugh::laugh:
could go either way.

[rudolph]

I don't think I like that muffler

[98tls]

are you talking about a bike or your mrs????:laugh::laugh:
could go either way. :Oi::killingme:killingme

[scumdog]

Totally agree - the only real debate is how much money/time would you want to invest into that particular project?
Throw enough of both at anything and you could build something really trick, but where do you draw the line? I'm betting you could buy one of those Wakan's cheaper than what you'd end up throwing at that thing, and you'd have a new bike not someone elses nightmare..

And while a Wakan is a cool bike it's also just another bought bike instead of a radical cool one-off custom that nobody else anywhere will have.

Each to their own I guess but being a hot-rodder the custom idea appeals to me more.:cool:

[cs363]

Not totally disagreeing with you guys (98tls & scumdog) about the custom side of things, I can understand the satisfaction of creating your own personalised ride. I'm more concerned about buying someone else's half built ruin as in my experience this sort of thing usually has a lot of hidden costs involved due to mistakes/cock ups and general dodgy engineering that is usually only revealed once you start getting into said project.
At least with the old girl you have in the shed 98tls (insert bike or mrs here, lol) it's all yours and you know exactly what's been done to it after all this time. I have a car that is exactly the same scenario :)