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motorbyclist
7th May 2009, 01:30
Anyone here know the basics of bike inspection in the christchurch area?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=216467432&permanent=0

I'm planning an epic adventure and this is a suitably unsuitable bike - I just need to know what bits to take with me to ensure it will survive the trip.

I need the brakes, gearbox, clutch, bearings, bushings, chassis, motor and lights to all be in a known state before I bid anything - so if you know how to examine a two stroke and/or chassis I'll shout you a box of beer when I finally get down there to pick it up:yes:
motorbyclist
7th May 2009, 01:33
PirateJafa is also keen to be coming on this trip - might pay to look at this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=215771524)too

can't be giving him too much power ;)
Burtha
7th May 2009, 15:19
As I'm selling my old bike and my new bike is a bit big for doing my full license on, I'm getting a loan bike that looks almost just like that to do my test on!
classic
:)
shes a cutie
motorbyclist
8th May 2009, 10:39
this thread may have changed to, "who want's to hold a bike for me?"
Squiggles
8th May 2009, 10:39
this thread may have changed to, "who want's to hold a bike for me?"

*sigh* Shall i go buy a ct110 now then?
Shadows
8th May 2009, 10:49
this thread may have changed to, "who want's to hold a bike for me?"

Can do if need be
BMWST?
8th May 2009, 11:00
if the pics are to be relied on thats a cracker!
macros87
8th May 2009, 11:14
i love how he asked if you were being funny, i would have too. he probably thinks you are a massive noob setting yourself up for disaster. so what exactly do you want the bike for? just for the sake of the trip?
nallac
8th May 2009, 11:41
the trip back sounds like it'll be a cool adventure.a slow one at that.
PirateJafa
8th May 2009, 19:44
Bah, should take us three, maybe four days.

Team SMC, fueled by beer.
Mikkel
8th May 2009, 20:07
this thread may have changed to, "who want's to hold a bike for me?"

How long do you need it to be held for? I've got a space in my garage for at least a week - and most likely a couple.
nallac
8th May 2009, 20:31
Bah, should take us three, maybe four days.

Team SMC, fueled by beer.

whats the hurry??
PirateJafa
8th May 2009, 21:33
We're both broke. So the longer we're away, the more we'll spend on beer until suddenly we'll have to push the bikes the last 500k home.
motorbyclist
9th May 2009, 02:26
GUTTED!

I didn't get home in time for the auction end! arrrghh!


so what exactly do you want the bike for? just for the sake of the trip?

entirely. most sellers so far seem to assume i'm a noob setting up for fail, lol.

hopefully another comes up:crybaby:
PirateJafa
9th May 2009, 10:30
CAN ANYONE LOOK AT TWO BIKES (at one address) IN CHRISTCHURCH TODAY?

Any assistance would be much appreciated by these two lowly Aucklandites!

Please throw a text my way on 021 --- ---- and I will reply with details!
xwhatsit
9th May 2009, 11:40
Hope it's another A100. Those are wicked bikes to ride.
The Pastor
9th May 2009, 11:48
well suited to long distance too, ask justin ;)
PirateJafa
9th May 2009, 17:45
Hope it's another A100. Those are wicked bikes to ride.
Don't be silly.

That's far too much power for a cripple like me to handle.
PirateJafa
9th May 2009, 17:46
Props to MunterK6 for coming to the party :niceone:
motorbyclist
9th May 2009, 20:22
thanks to Shrek for the offer too!
motorbyclist
9th May 2009, 20:29
right, so I got home about 30 seconds too late to bid on the a100

then, talking to jafa, concoct an awesome plan to pick up a honda in nelson - only to find the listing closed 5 minutes prior :(

some google cache and KB member searches later, we await a reply :D

:corn:
PirateJafa
11th May 2009, 20:26
Well - pending a test-ride - it looks like I've got my bike. Pity that since we initially came up with this plan, Andrew's just been all talk. He's going to love walking.;)
munterk6
12th May 2009, 07:47
Pity that since we initially came up with this plan, Andrew's just been all talk. He's going to love walking.;)

Plenty of room on the pillion seat on the A80 bwahahahaha! :cold::cold::cold:
motorbyclist
13th May 2009, 00:28
Plenty of room on the pillion seat on the A80 bwahahahaha! :cold::cold::cold:

actually that is the current plan :first:

as i've said before, i've missed three bikes but chased up the one that never actually sold and all is set on my end too now :D

anyone in nelson want to check out an old honda for me? either way it looks all set to go:wari: