Optimistic sellers

[pritch]

It is a shame though when you see a bike that's basically not a motorbike but just an expensive piece of artwork.
My local barber, I was noticing yesterday, has a very tidy (minus the dust) BSA in his shop. Just sitting there. Not even front and center, it's in the back corner. It irks me.

Yeah that does sound sad. I felt differently about that hotel in Wellington (apparently called the QT Wellington these days) that had a lot of artwork including an MV sprotbike and a Harley chopper.

[AllanB]

That said, if I had $30k, I'd be all over that FE. I reckon it'd be a great investment, especially with only "2" kms on it.

Is it getting old enough to start going up in value?

As I said earlier the book value when new was $43,000 NZ. That value is the equivalent of $64,000 today (Reserve bank calculator).

And it's up for sale today for half that.

That's a very negative investment.

[sidecar bob]

Is it getting old enough to start going up in value?

As I said earlier the book value when new was $43,000 NZ. That value is the equivalent of $64,000 today (Reserve bank calculator).

And it's up for sale today for half that.

That's a very negative investment.

So if the 'tard that bought it had put a deposit on a rental property absolutely anywhere in NZ instead, he would have 200k he hadn't worked for by now.

[AllanB]

So if the 'tard that bought it had put a deposit on a rental property absolutely anywhere in NZ instead, he would have 200k he hadn't worked for by now.

That's a very good example of an investment working for you - housing. Bikes, buy because you love them, as a investment you are taking a punt.

Ducati churn out too many 'special' numbered editions, it is rare to see them increase in value from what I see.

The old bevels are really climbing in money now you'd potentially be better putting your $32k into one of them.

[HenryDorsetCase]

That's a very good example of an investment working for you - housing. Bikes, buy because you love them, as a investment you are taking a punt.

Ducati churn out too many 'special' numbered editions, it is rare to see them increase in value from what I see.

The old bevels are really climbing in money now you'd potentially be better putting your $32k into one of them.

Theres a 900SD on tardme for $17k ..... you could get nearly 2.

[jellywrestler]

So if the 'tard that bought it had put a deposit on a rental property absolutely anywhere in NZ instead, he would have 200k he hadn't worked for by now.

i've got a shed full of bikes like that, people tell me how good an investment they are but.....
wait till the petrol dissapears, there won't be enough museums to put all the old vehicles in.

[sidecar bob]

i've got a shed full of bikes like that, people tell me how good an investment they are but.....
wait till the petrol dissapears, there won't be enough museums to put all the old vehicles in.

I've still got space, but only for yellow bikes.

[HenryDorsetCase]

i've got a shed full of bikes like that, people tell me how good an investment they are but.....
wait till the petrol dissapears, there won't be enough museums to put all the old vehicles in.

S'OK we'll just convert them like the De Lorean in that well known documentary film:

http://backtothefuture.wikia.com/wiki/Mr._Fusion

[jellywrestler]

I've still got space, but only for yellow bikes.

i'll send my R1100s up once i get a new battery.....

[Fresh Oats]

This guy having a laugh?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/mot...f3c51d0287e239

Sure, it's in basic near-new condition but I'm not paying brand new price for a 2 year old second hand bike... the rego and wof even need renewal this month.


Also, noticed this guy shaved $1.5K off the price when it didn't sell. I wonder how low he'll go.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/mot...7da834c75d01c2

[F5 Dave]

What's the blue arrow for?
He looks s bit funny too. Think I've seen him on TV as some sort of informant.
At least he kept it longer than HDC

[sidecar bob]

This dude has turned dyslexia into an art form.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/mot...2f3522e423950b

[Voltaire]

This guy having a laugh?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/mot...f3c51d0287e239

Sure, it's in basic near-new condition but I'm not paying brand new price for a 2 year old second hand bike... the rego and wof even need renewal this month.


Also, noticed this guy shaved $1.5K off the price when it didn't sell. I wonder how low he'll go.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/mot...7da834c75d01c2

probably around 10k, would go well with work done ( by BMW standards). Kane is the man for airheads. Customs are hard to call as you don’t get return on spend.

[bistard]

Yeah that does sound sad. I felt differently about that hotel in Wellington (apparently called the QT Wellington these days) that had a lot of artwork including an MV sprotbike and a Harley chopper.

I look after the three limited edition MVs & the Chopper for the Hotel, well the previous owner of the Hotel & I start run/ride them about once a month(except the Chopper)

[HenryDorsetCase]

This guy having a laugh?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/mot...f3c51d0287e239

Sure, it's in basic near-new condition but I'm not paying brand new price for a 2 year old second hand bike... the rego and wof even need renewal this month.

I am terrible with money. Mine was $7995 rideaway and I sold it for $5750 (basically $6k but I agreed to split the shipping with the ORklind buyer).

The interesting thing is I got a safety recall notice from Yamaha NZ last Saturday....