Optimistic sellers

**Laava** · 30th June 2022, 20:32

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/m...2?bof=S2E6Ch8I
Say no more!…..

**F5 Dave** · 30th June 2022, 20:38

But we must say more. Ok here's his words:

"This is an exceptional example of what a cafe racer can be."

yes. Yes it is.

I feel sorry for the younger generation that seemingly is attracted to this dross. Spends a bunch and then goes. Yeah nah. Not really into this motorcycle thing. Bit shit yeah?

**Laava** · 30th June 2022, 20:40

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/m...8?bof=S2E6Ch8I
This made me laugh but seems plenty of people actually are interested?

**F5 Dave** · 30th June 2022, 20:51

Ooh, you're on fire tonight

But be careful. It has skulls on it. He might be a Baddie. And look at his riding costume. Scary.

**husaberg** · 30th June 2022, 21:22

Originally Posted by Laava

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/m...8?bof=S2E6Ch8I
This made me laugh but seems plenty of people actually are interested?

people queue up to look at accidents as well or see sideshows with people with birth defects though.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 6th July 2022, 22:24

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/m...F&bof=MzYh4cg9

not optimistic at all. Very good work and decent price.

**F5 Dave** · 7th July 2022, 12:57

Two good bikes munged together to make, whatever this is.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/m...ing/3670696704

Wants to buy a newer bike hence the Street Triple asking price.

**F5 Dave** · 7th July 2022, 13:02

These are a cute little thing with a following in UK and Europe.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/m...ing/3670553965

But this is neither of those places so it's just an obscure underpowered Italian bike with a large price tag. That's 916 money. Quite literally a few listings up.

**Grumph** · 7th July 2022, 16:10

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

These are a cute little thing with a following in UK and Europe.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/m...ing/3670553965

But this is neither of those places so it's just an obscure underpowered Italian bike with a large price tag. That's 916 money. Quite literally a few listings up.

Don't often disagree with you Dave - but that is probably close to the right price. Very tidy, they're very rideable - and rare here.
i'd sooner have that for the money than a thrashed 916.

**Kickaha** · 7th July 2022, 17:47

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

not optimistic at all. Very good work and decent price.

Shit tyres and a sunny day only bike though

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

Two good bikes munged together to make, whatever this is.

LAMs approved my arse

**husaberg** · 7th July 2022, 19:05

Originally Posted by Grumph

Don't often disagree with you Dave - but that is probably close to the right price. Very tidy, they're very rideable - and rare here.
i'd sooner have that for the money than a thrashed 916.

I have never seen one in the flesh, but always lusted after the idea of one.

i read something the other day that said they were the same price as a 750 for when they came out.
It seems it was 2x the price of a RD350 or 400 when new.

**F5 Dave** · 7th July 2022, 19:13

I remember reading about the heron heads and thinking maybe a 500 might be ok. Back in the late 80s.

But fuck having witnessed how pedestrian a V50 is a 350 of similar ilk just holds no appeal. And bear in mind my various frames of reference, being a small 2 stroke fanatic. I think it is easy to forget how sad some of these small 4 strokes are when shown an actual road scenario outside, I'm going to say the port hill road, because I've never ridden it I don't think.

**husaberg** · 7th July 2022, 19:25

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

I remember reading about the heron heads and thinking maybe a 500 might be ok. Back in the late 80s.

But fuck having witnessed how pedestrian a V50 is a 350 of similar ilk just holds no appeal. And bear in mind my various frames of reference, being a small 2 stroke fanatic. I think it is easy to forget how sad some of these small 4 strokes are when shown an actual road scenario outside, I'm going to say the port hill road, because I've never ridden it I don't think.

Co-incidentally i was reading the other day that the Repco F1 engine Brabham took to victory as a Herron head, i never knew that (or checked to see if it was true either

but my Crossfloss escort was okay (in the 90's)

i wondered the same about the 500 but i heard it was no faster as the emissions killed it?
i thought dav you said earlier something about how you could still have lots of fun with a small package