Haha, check out these cheeky buggers...

**Metalor** · 10th June 2009, 11:23

Was looking at getting this bike, was listed on trademe for $4000 in dargaville about a month ago, but sadly, it sold before I had the funds.

Now Red Baron have it for 6 Grand!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=223229265

Tis alright though, they're good buggers there, and I've got one sorted

. And buying from a dealer means warranty, and they always (usually) put new tyres, chain, sprockets and anything else that needs doing.

**vifferman** · 10th June 2009, 11:26

Originally Posted by Metalor

...they always (usually) put new tyres, chain, sprockets and anything else that needs doing.

Only if it's required for a WOF. If they can get away with not fixing things, they will.

**CookMySock** · 10th June 2009, 12:00

Thats how they butter their bread. Stop deliberately attempting to embarrass bike shops.

Steve

**Metalor** · 10th June 2009, 12:10

That wasn't my intention at all... merely conversation. I'd be happy to pay 6 grand for that, that way you know it's in good running order and if anything does happen they'll sort it out for you.

Don't jump to conclusion.

**vifferman** · 10th June 2009, 12:20

Originally Posted by Metalor

I'd be happy to pay 6 grand for that.

$6k, for a 13 year old 250?

**Metalor** · 10th June 2009, 12:36

Well, they're very sought after bikes. I'd say most of the price tag is from the learner laws thing for a 250. Those Hornets have a lot of get up and go for a 250, really nice bike to ride too. I would have bought one from Red Baron a while back when I was test riding bikes, but it was a little out of my price range. Was tempted to buy a bandit from them, but I ended up buying a Hornet privately.

Once again, this thread wasn't to poke shit, was just conversational.

**Brian d marge** · 10th June 2009, 12:40

Originally Posted by vifferman

$6k, for a 13 year old 250?

+1 on that ( that's 3 times the price they are here ) and 26 024 botswanian pulas

They are buttering their bread with some mighty fine Jam !

Stephen

**CookMySock** · 10th June 2009, 12:40

Originally Posted by Metalor

That wasn't my intention at all...[...] Don't jump to conclusion.

Alright. My Apologize!

Steve

**been_there** · 10th June 2009, 13:46

Originally Posted by vifferman

$6k, for a 13 year old 250?

Exactly!!! WTF!!!
Is there something I am missing here?

A good bike? Fuck at that price for a 13 year old 250 with +30,000km it better never run out of petrol!!!

**YellowDog** · 10th June 2009, 13:59

$6k for a 13 Year old bike.

Makes a new one seem much better value!

I cannot get my head around why someone would part with so much money for a very old bike, when you can get a new one for not much more.

When I came to NZ I sold an 9 year old bike for 40% more than I paid for it in the UK 4 years previously. C R A Z Y

**Metalor** · 10th June 2009, 14:12

Shit, now I see this is possibly making Red Baron look bad. Sorry to any Red Baron boys reading this.

250s sell for prices like this in bike shops everywhere in NZ, I guess it's cos people on their leaner and restricted lisences are forced to stick with 250s so a decent one IS going to cost a bit.

**sil3nt** · 10th June 2009, 15:09

Originally Posted by Metalor

Shit, now I see this is possibly making Red Baron look bad. Sorry to any Red Baron boys reading this.

250s sell for prices like this in bike shops everywhere in NZ, I guess it's cos people on their leaner and restricted lisences are forced to stick with 250s so a decent one IS going to cost a bit.

If you do a search for red baron on this site i don't think you will find many praising them anyway.

**Crazy Steve** · 10th June 2009, 15:20

Originally Posted by Metalor

Was looking at getting this bike, was listed on trademe for $4000 in dargaville about a month ago, but sadly, it sold before I had the funds.

Now Red Baron have it for 6 Grand!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=223229265

Tis alright though, they're good buggers there, and I've got one sorted

. And buying from a dealer means warranty, and they always (usually) put new tyres, chain, sprockets and anything else that needs doing.

Thats a stupid price....Should be more like $3500....

This looks a better buy....http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=217335691 And has Factory warranty Not Dealer warranty....

And a even better buy would be this....http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=221548871

And the Rg150 would smoke that Honda on some twisties and maybe even on the straight....

Crazy Steve...

**Dealer** · 10th June 2009, 15:32

Aren't these bikes $7990 brand new?
I almost bought a 1 year old model when i was sitting my L, and that was $6500. Definately wouldn't pay $6000 for a 96 model.