Can probably rule that out as a probable cause for the catastrophic failure then, eh?Originally Posted by nzspokes
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Can probably rule that out as a probable cause for the catastrophic failure then, eh?
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$15,000 for a 400cc cruiser??? I wouldn't.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-928578435.htm
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OMG, typical Honda BS. 2 people will buy one, both of them not the sort of people you want to spend an extended amount of time with, only to find that in 3 years time their $15k purchase has devalued to 25% of what they paid because Honda is now selling new/old stock for $7999.
To say NOTHING of the 600cc version of that engine they've had floating around for 20 years that would meet LAMS requirements and be a far better buy. Not $15k though, MAYBE $12k for the 600.
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You will be able to buy it off Mandy and Justin from Titirangi in 3 years time. It will include his and her matching riding outfits, two Shoei helmets, saddle bags, a windshield, 3,400k's and they will take 6G for the lot.
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No8 Wire Extraordinaire
Smooth power. Read, Fuck all. Which is a bonus considering the badly compromised geometry.
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Pickup a brand new CB500 F/R/X for $10-12k.
Or that
Anorak
but, but it has double piston brake callipers.Pickup a brand new CB500 F/R/X for $10-12k.
Or that
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Next you'll tell me that the 5 speed (vs 6 for 500s) means less gear changes... or maybe it can't go fast enough to need a 6th?
Anorak
It seems to have a 30 year old engine as well, so we are not paying for the R&D, So chrome must be bloody expensive.Next you'll tell me that the 5 speed (vs 6 for 500s) means less gear changes... or maybe it can't go fast enough to need a 6th?
Maybe the American lifestyle riding position makes it so expensive
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Pootler
Maybe they just didnt bore the 750 out as much and fitted smaller pistons, kinda what it looks like.
Anorak
looks like the generic steed engine of the 80's with offset crankpins much like the transalp/bros,vt400/500 etc etc
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No8 Wire Extraordinaire
Looks like the sort of bike to put you off motorcycling.
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He's the only one I've got.
Hardcore Biker
Heh. Yesterday evening I rode a Norton 750 Commando, 40 years after I first wanted one; remember seeing one for sale (of course completely unaffordable) when I was transitioning from a RV125 to a water-buffalo Suzuki.
The seller wasn't unduly optimistic in the pricing, but I think I was unduly optimistic about the overall construction and performance; I'd forgotten how bad the brakes especially are on 40-year-old bikes. Let alone what would happen after dark when the ?Lucas electrics come out to play... not called the Prince of Darkness for nothing.
Am quite happy with my assortment of 8-12 year old bikes at present, and passed on the Norton.
Still looking for a single-banger Matchless G80cs should one come up for sale... complete with the performance and reliability constraints which were the reason I passed on the Norton - but for a 60-year-old bike I think I'll be more accepting thereof!
Anarchic Wild Child
yeah .. there are reasons we don't ride those bikes any more ... nice show/museum pieces ... but no longer a good ride ...
The only thing that caught me out when I commuted on a Japper and rode old British at the weekends was (not the gear/brake swap) The lack of brakes .. I got caugh several times braking too late for corners on the Brits - at a point where I'd simply squeeze the jap brakes gently, but completely late on useless British brakes - and hitting the corners way to hot on old british iron ..
A good way to end up with a little blood in the adrenalin stream ..
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