Can anyone help out?

**mossy1200** · 4th February 2012, 12:16

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=445915978

any idea what its worth if anything and have any history of these?

**MIXONE** · 4th February 2012, 12:22

A mate had one back in the early 70's.It was a horrible POS.

**slofox** · 4th February 2012, 12:26

Ermm...not for me thanks all the same.

**merv** · 4th February 2012, 12:27

Have a look at this http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/95519-Anyone-know-about-N-Zettas

For a scooter I think they weren't really a POS, but clearly didn't compare to a motorcycle.

**Ender EnZed** · 4th February 2012, 12:29

He's asking too much for it.

**FJRider** · 4th February 2012, 12:41

I'm sure there is a Christchurch member that has/had one ...

**XRVrider** · 4th February 2012, 16:50

That one is a 502, single exhaust and better engine than the 501. The 501 was first sold in 61 in NZ, and 502 from either 62 or 63.

Be nice to know how bad that rust is underneath, but I guess there is already plenty of welding to do. Reckon if you can get it for $500, you'd be doing well, but this could go for over a grand. You can get all the parts from Europe, manuals, parts links and info can be got off www.saveass.com. They deffo not a POS.

Just took the one I have nearly restored from worse condition, round the block... went great, quite quick and same running gear as a motorbike, clutch, gears, secondary chain (brake and gear levers in same place as bike) etc... Good fun to ride and could be a daily bike if you really wanted. If you are thinking about buying it to do it up, go for it, get stuck in, they are a one of a kind and they look great/weird/ugly (depending).

Unless it has had an engine transplant from different machine, its a 175cc. No matter what people think or say, from standard they were never made for production as anything but a 175cc engine, whether one exhaust or two (either model).

Hope that helps a bit.

**mossy1200** · 4th February 2012, 17:35

Originally Posted by XRVrider

That one is a 502, single exhaust and better engine than the 501. The 501 was first sold in 61 in NZ, and 502 from either 62 or 63.

Be nice to know how bad that rust is underneath, but I guess there is already plenty of welding to do. Reckon if you can get it for $500, you'd be doing well, but this could go for over a grand. You can get all the parts from Europe, manuals, parts links and info can be got off www.saveass.com. They deffo not a POS.

Just took the one I have nearly restored from worse condition, round the block... went great, quite quick and same running gear as a motorbike, clutch, gears, secondary chain (brake and gear levers in same place as bike) etc... Good fun to ride and could be a daily bike if you really wanted. If you are thinking about buying it to do it up, go for it, get stuck in, they are a one of a kind and they look great/weird/ugly (depending).

Unless it has had an engine transplant from different machine, its a 175cc. No matter what people think or say, from standard they were never made for production as anything but a 175cc engine, whether one exhaust or two (either model).

Hope that helps a bit.

I mailed him to see if i can view it.Its not a auction so i guess he will take the first cash offer he likes might take the van and a few hundy with me.He hasnt responded yet so it may be gone already even.

**98tls** · 4th February 2012, 17:47

Fwiw i think its so fugly its cool

Great winter project if you can pick it up at the right price.

**Mom** · 4th February 2012, 17:58

If you have the skills to tu-tu it back from near death, then grab it. It is not worth anything really. The less you pay the better, for restoring it will be a labour of love and then some. Its potential value could be quite good really, if you dont factor in your labour.

Fugly as all get out, but quite cute all the same.

**Drew** · 4th February 2012, 18:05

You my friend need to talk to Spyda, (jellywrestler on here). He's got one of those, and knows all about them. He's got some extra bits there too, but dunno if he'd be keen to part with them.

He's a real good bastard and is always keen to help out. Flick him a PM and he'll shoot you straight.

**Drew** · 4th February 2012, 18:06

I know another guy with one, now that I think about it. He'll have a motor available shortly too.

**XRVrider** · 4th February 2012, 18:11

Originally Posted by mossy1200

I mailed him to see if i can view it.Its not a auction so i guess he will take the first cash offer he likes might take the van and a few hundy with me.He hasnt responded yet so it may be gone already even.

Cool, yeah take dosh if you get the chance. If the body is not useable at all, its really hard to find a good replacement, but not impossible, just keep that in mind.

Know of a couple of guys restoring an NZeta at the mo, could be of help with left over parts/advice etc....

Am interested to see what happens here, keep us informed of the outcome mate. Good luck.

**mossy1200** · 4th February 2012, 18:39

Originally Posted by Mom

If you have the skills to tu-tu it back from near death, then grab it. It is not worth anything really. The less you pay the better, for restoring it will be a labour of love and then some. Its potential value could be quite good really, if you dont factor in your labour.

Fugly as all get out, but quite cute all the same.

automan6 is the most talented panel technician,painter and part time magician that i know.Ill be wiring new plugs and lights for him for years if I get this one.Wonder if he will notice this thread soon.

**Drew** · 5th February 2012, 09:14

Originally Posted by XRVrider

Cool, yeah take dosh if you get the chance. If the body is not useable at all, its really hard to find a good replacement, but not impossible, just keep that in mind.

I know where a brand spanking new one, never been put on a frame resides. But I dunno what the owner intends for it.