Optimistic sellers

**tigertim20** · 28th March 2016, 10:49

Originally Posted by Drew

Wrong thread chap.

yeahp. too many tabs open!

**F5 Dave** · 28th March 2016, 12:06

Originally Posted by wind_glider

Happy Easter Holidays or happy whatever doesn't offend you lot on this forum!

Don't know what you guys were bickering about up there (chuckled as I scrolled thru)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1058158488.htm

But.. Here's a "very special and unique machine" which is a Harley built with a 2000 Buell Cyclone engine and 200/55 FRONT and 200/55 rear tyre.

Best of all it only costs 50k! What a bargain! I'm only posting this to show you guys since you are all my close best friends! Get in quick.

No question you're a hell of a guy. And again you have saved the thread.

**F5 Dave** · 28th March 2016, 12:07

Originally Posted by Autech

I wonder if it can stand on it own two wheels without a stand.

50k could buy you many many things...
Forgive me if I am wrong but isn't the 1200cc engine the budget slow Harley engine?

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Nah I think that's all of them.

**AllanB** · 28th March 2016, 12:22

Originally Posted by Autech

I wonder if it can stand on it own two wheels without a stand.

50k could buy you many many things...
Forgive me if I am wrong but isn't the 1200cc engine the budget slow Harley engine?

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Buell Sportster engine is quicker than the stock HD.

Still, given the bikes set up - rigid rear - shortened (including travel) front end, weirdly bent handle bars, I don't think going quick the the bikes intention.

It's a cool looking bar hop. Who is this famous NZ custom builder then?

**Grumph** · 28th March 2016, 12:33

Originally Posted by AllanB

Still, given the bikes set up - rigid rear - shortened (including travel) front end, weirdly bent handle bars, I don't think going quick the the bikes intention.

I do hope not...I note it's a linked brake system, off the foot pedal only. Is this even legal ? Guzzi have kept a hand operated brake haven't they ?

**Ender EnZed** · 28th March 2016, 12:48

Originally Posted by wind_glider

200/55 FRONT... tyre.

Does it have power steering?

**AllanB** · 28th March 2016, 13:31

Originally Posted by Grumph

I do hope not...I note it's a linked brake system, off the foot pedal only. Is this even legal ? Guzzi have kept a hand operated brake haven't they ?

All the factory linked systems still have a front/rear lever/pedal.

I'd say this unit is foot only to keep a clean looking bar with no lever - no clutch lever either but you can get a twist grip clutch set-up from Exile Cycles - I suspect it has that. No many photos to wet ones appetite for a 50 k asking price!

Legal? Good question, I don't know if the code is specific as to how your front and rear are operated. I'd suspect not.

Side note - imagine the chaos if cars had separately operated front/rear brakes.

**Autech** · 28th March 2016, 13:39

Originally Posted by Ender EnZed

Does it have power steering?

Shhhh, if they fit that then someone might actually make it round a corner rather than off a cliff where it belongs...

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**Grumph** · 28th March 2016, 14:42

Originally Posted by AllanB

Side note - imagine the chaos if cars had separately operated front/rear brakes.

They did up until around the late '20s....never driven a rear wheel only braked car ?
If they still did, we'd have some generous following distances......

**Racing Dave** · 28th March 2016, 15:02

Originally Posted by AllanB

imagine the chaos if cars had separately operated front/rear brakes.

The 1926 (?) Austin 7 that I had for a few years used the foot brake on the rear wheels (only) and the hand-brake on the front wheels (only). Despite the near complete lack of any speed and the relatively low weight, it was common to need both sets to slow down, all the while double-declutching the gears on every down change and adjusting the ignition advance. Chaos, indeed!

**Grumph** · 28th March 2016, 15:07

Originally Posted by Racing Dave

The 1926 (?) Austin 7 that I had for a few years used the foot brake on the rear wheels (only) and the hand-brake on the front wheels (only). Despite the near complete lack of any speed and the relatively low weight, it was common to need both sets to slow down, all the while double-declutching the gears on every down change and adjusting the ignition advance. Chaos, indeed!

Yeah, but it taught you what was a safe following distance...which you immediately forgot as soon as you climbed on a bike.
Next time i see you and speak to you, don't ignore me - unless you feel you must....

**Pound** · 28th March 2016, 16:53

This line never ceases to amaze me

+++++++ NEVER SEEN RAIN+++++++

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...78&permanent=0

As if it would somehow instantly dissolve into a pool of plastic and metal the second any water hit it........

**Autech** · 28th March 2016, 18:56

Originally Posted by Pound

As if it would somehow instantly dissolve into a pool of plastic and metal the second any water hit it........

Only if it is Italian...

We have seen this bike on this thread a month or so back. Guess his extortionate price and over hard rubber is putting off buyers

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**AllanB** · 28th March 2016, 18:59

Originally Posted by Pound

This line never ceases to amaze me

+++++++ NEVER SEEN RAIN+++++++

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...78&permanent=0

As if it would somehow instantly dissolve into a pool of plastic and metal the second any water hit it........

Seriously they can shrink if you ride them in the rain. Have you seen a modern sport 1000 - fucking dealers leave them in the rain outside the shop to shrink them down to 600cc size. I'd like BMW and other brands to do the same with those massive 'adventure' bikes.