Ridiculous bargain

[riffer]

I just wish I had $3500.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-165618691.htm

[Coyote]

But, but, it doesn't have USD's?

[riffer]

Dude, have you ever ridden an RG500?

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[BIHB@0610]

I just wish I could get on to TardMe!! Am hard-wired into the work server and it blocks it ..... :bash::crybaby:

[riffer]

Here you go planna.

<table class="attributeFields" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td width="1%" nowrap="nowrap">Style:</td><td width="1%" nowrap="nowrap"><small> </small></td><td>Sports</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" bgcolor="#eeeeee"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td width="1%" nowrap="nowrap"> Make:</td><td width="1%" nowrap="nowrap"><small> </small></td><td>Suzuki</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" bgcolor="#eeeeee"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td width="1%" nowrap="nowrap"> Model:</td><td width="1%" nowrap="nowrap"><small> </small></td><td>rg500</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" bgcolor="#eeeeee"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td width="1%" nowrap="nowrap"> Engine size:</td><td width="1%" nowrap="nowrap"><small> </small></td><td>500cc</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" bgcolor="#eeeeee"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td width="1%" nowrap="nowrap"> Kilometres:</td><td width="1%" nowrap="nowrap"><small> </small></td><td>28,000km</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" bgcolor="#eeeeee"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td width="1%" nowrap="nowrap"> Year:</td><td width="1%" nowrap="nowrap"><small> </small></td><td>1986</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" bgcolor="#eeeeee"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"></td></tr></tbody></table>Damaged cond would make ideal project or post classic race bike.Extras include ,full race exhaust,advanced ignition and gsxr 11 rear shock.All original parts incl.Currently in storage.

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[BIHB@0610]

Thanks! Damaged .... good project ..... um ..... I'm a total girl - shame :crybaby:

[BIHB@0610]

oh by the way that wasn't meant to infer that chicks are bad at fixing up bikes. Um trying to extract foot from mouth .......

I'm just quite mechanically challenged ....

[Thunder 8]

I just wish I had $3500.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-165618691.htm

Looks like a steal and will just keep going up in value.
Used to own an RZ500 yamaha and my mate had the RG500 suzy.I rode it quite a few times Was'nt much difference between them and they both went real well.

[dwnundabkr]

ooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh
i rode the rd400 never got on one of these and i was afraid of that back then would luv to see if one of these would scare me the same :drool::drool::drool:

[Coyote]

Dude, have you ever ridden an RG500?

I've ridden an RG150. Same thing amirite?

That sounded a lot deeper than I would've imagined. Anyway, I was taking the piss. If I had the cash I'd be making an offer.

[BIHB@0610]

I've ridden an RG150. Same thing amirite?

That sounded a lot deeper than I would've imagined. Anyway, I was taking the piss. If I had the cash I'd be making an offer.

What's stopping you ....... check out the GE Money thread!! hehe :crazy:

[Thunder 8]

I've ridden an RG150. Same thing amirite?

Heh heh....now thats funny.:laugh::laugh:

[Coyote]

What's stopping you ....... check out the GE Money thread!! hehe :crazy:
What's stopping me is the PSIS loan I already have. Which the parents are currently in charge of since I have no job. I'm at Weltec and doing work experience, so don't think I'm lazy.

Course, this sorta thing would be what it's destined to become:
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[Coyote]

Heh heh....now thats funny.:laugh::laugh:
My old RG was the beast! I used to call it Purple Fury!

[Thunder 8]

My old RG was the beast! I used to call it Purple Fury!
Lol but if you get a chance to ride a 500 two stroke take it coz theyre an eye opener if theyre running right.

[Coyote]

Lol but if you get a chance to ride a 500 two stroke take it coz theyre an eye opener if theyre running right.
I wouldn't think twice if I was offered.

I'd love to consult an engineering type about fusing engines together. Or get into an engineering course at uni. I've always loved the idea of fusing 2 CR/KX500 barrels to make a V-Twin, or better yet, get 4 of them to make a V4. I remember coming across a site where some Americans took 2 CR500 barrels to make a parallel twin (can't seem to find the web page).

[Thunder 8]

I wouldn't think twice if I was offered.

I'd love to consult an engineering type about fusing engines together. Or get into an engineering course at uni. I've always loved the idea of fusing 2 CR/KX500 barrels to make a V-Twin, or better yet, get 4 of them to make a V4. I remember coming across a site where some Americans took 2 CR500 barrels to make a parallel twin (can't seem to find the web page).
Yea thats something ive thought about myself. Two cr 500s etc would be a real grunter.4 would be dangerous lol.

[Forest]

Horrible then, horrible now.

But definitely a good buy at $3,500

[mark247]

Thats one massive chainsaw at one good price.

[sinfull]

oh by the way that wasn't meant to infer that chicks are bad at fixing up bikes. Um trying to extract foot from mouth .......

I'm just quite mechanically challenged ....
Perfect opportunity to accept the challenge :niceone:


Thats one massive chainsaw at one good price.

Wish i had the extra coin to go after it !


Some tyre warmers, a van, spare bike, an income to support racing it !
be a good lil chainsaw to go chop down some tall timbers on the track

[Coyote]

Yea thats something ive thought about myself. Two cr 500s etc would be a real grunter.4 would be dangerous lol.
It'd at the very least make a good drag bike motor. But it'd be sad not to take it out on the road a few times.

[The Stranger]

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Luke.

I am your father.

[geoffm]

Hands off yoa buggers. I need the motor to fix mine.I also need money first so i can get it...
Wonder where the carbs are and what the inside of the motor is like?
Geoff

[Insanity_rules]

I just wish I could get on to TardMe!! Am hard-wired into the work server and it blocks it ..... :bash::crybaby:

If your work uses web marshall to block your surfing than just navigate to either www.hidemyass.com or www.boratproxy.com and use that. It bypasses any keyword or site blocks.

PS my old Walter Wolf RG 250 was mad enough, I'd love to have a rip on a 500.

[sinfull]

Hands off yoa buggers. I need the motor to fix mine.I also need money first so i can get it...
Wonder where the carbs are and what the inside of the motor is like?
Geoff
I did email the guy asking a few questions re the engine, but no reply as yet !

[young1]

What was the Honda version of the RD500 and RG500 called. From memory it was a 400, was it a triple (like their 250 2 stroke) or was it a four?

[Sanx]

If your work uses web marshall to block your surfing than just navigate to either www.hidemyass.com (http://www.hidemyass.com) or www.boratproxy.com (http://www.boratproxy.com) and use that. It bypasses any keyword or site blocks.

And if the sysadmins are up to scratch, they'd be blocking anonymizing proxy sites too...

[Griffin]

Just curious... but what makes this such a 'good buy' - am I missing something that more avid motorcycle enthusiasts may be aware of? :blink:

[BIGBOSSMAN]

What was the Honda version of the RD500 and RG500 called. From memory it was a 400, was it a triple (like their 250 2 stroke) or was it a four?

It was the NS400R - a 400cc 2-stroke triple. Quite a nice bike it its day, but definitely NOT an RZ or RG500 (think softer, a bit like a Blade :wari:)
I've fond feelings for my RG500, even after it tried to kill me back in '86. It was a wild ride, a bit like having an affair with a psychotic version of Natalie Portman - beautiful, petite and awesome handling but capable of spitting you off at will. Yum!

[Madness]

Just curious... but what makes this such a 'good buy' - am I missing something that more avid motorcycle enthusiasts may be aware of? :blink:

This (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-165308072.htm) might explain why it's a bargain. They're like rocking horse shit these days, a tad hard to find.

[Coyote]

This (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-165308072.htm) might explain why it's a bargain. They're like rocking horse shit these days, a tad hard to find.
There's a lot of money to be made in taking it from stupid people that have too much of it.

[Insanity_rules]

And if the sysadmins are up to scratch, they'd be blocking anonymizing proxy sites too...

This is true but they can't always block everything. I'm a sysadmin myself and you wouldn't believe just how inventive users can get.

[Forest]

This (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-165308072.htm) might explain why it's a bargain. They're like rocking horse shit these days, a tad hard to find.

They're hard to find because most of them either blew up or were wrecked in accidents.