Optimistic sellers

[Laava]

Bound to be someone in Oamaru that would love this! "Just nipping down to the shops on the bike dear to get some milk!" Don't bother, I'll raise a cow and milk it.

[F5 Dave]

I think it's cool, but after a party trick appearance a few times it would wear off, and then what?

[ashes]

Speaking of Oamaru or thereabouts....

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/mot...2280676289.htm

...bits and pieces from the 50s not really my area of expertise, what's the verdict?

[sidecar bob]

I think it's cool, but after a party trick appearance a few times it would wear off, and then what?

Go classic cars on TM & see what you can get for your 60k that's nice.
Even Elton John's former '05 Bentley Continental GT with enough change to run it for 5 years.

[Laava]

Speaking of Oamaru or thereabouts....

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/mot...2280676289.htm

...bits and pieces from the 50s not really my area of expertise, what's the verdict?

I bet the vin is not from that bike. It has been removed and then bolted with one bolt onto the frame. The front end was made at intermediate school by Yokels cousin.

[F5 Dave]

DT175 tank, complete with plastic cap.

That's got to be worth something...

[jim.cox]

I bet the vin is not from that bike. It has been removed and then bolted with one bolt onto the frame. The front end was made at intermediate school by Yokels cousin.

That VIN is an NZTA issued one

Comes back to a
Custom AJS Matchless Norton Motorcycle
Motorcycle | Orange/red | | 500cc | Petrol

[Laava]

That VIN is an NZTA issued one

Comes back to a
Custom AJS Matchless Norton Motorcycle
Motorcycle | Orange/red | | 500cc | Petrol

Crikey! It fits the shambolic description! But having gone thru compliance a few times, that is not how they attach them. It has definately been removed at some point. Maybe even from this frame!��

[jim.cox]

Wow! here's one in KTM orange for the Trump supporters (should I admit I almost like it?)

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/mot...2282638588.htm

And yeah, it might have a couple of Dunstal bits, but...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/mot...2283951841.htm

[F5 Dave]

1. No I'd keep that to yourself

2. Having seen a couple of mates with Dunstal *ondas in the 80s, Oh wow, Dunstal. . . Oh wait, these appear to be poorly made shity bits probably made by some depressed pom sitting in a leaky shed with a gas light.

[jellywrestler]

Oh wait, these appear to be poorly made shity bits probably made by some depressed pom sitting in a leaky shed with a gas light.

yes, but the bikes themselves were of the same standard in the day.
fact is that stuff was the ducks nuts in its day, and while some people yearn for an all original machine, hotrod bits are always going to be that little bit rarer, and people puff their chest out more with them

have you seen some of the prices a bathurst replica model of a car is getting compared to standard for example?

[sidecar bob]

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yes, but the bikes themselves were of the same standard in the day.
fact is that stuff was the ducks nuts in its day, and while some people yearn for an all original machine, hotrod bits are always going to be that little bit rarer, and people puff their chest out more with them

have you seen some of the prices a bathurst replica model of a car is getting compared to standard for example?

And if you have busted your arse for twenty or thirty years to get ahead of the game, why shouldn't you shout yourself something you always wanted.
Who gives a fuck what people you don't care about think of your choices, says the guy that rides an 850cc motor scooter.

[Ocean1]

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And if you have busted your arse for twenty or thirty years to get ahead of the game, why shouldn't you shout yourself something you always wanted.
Who gives a fuck what people you don't care about think of your choices, says the guy that rides an 850cc motor scooter.

Rich Prick.

[husaberg]

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And if you have busted your arse for twenty or thirty years to get ahead of the game, why shouldn't you shout yourself something you always wanted.
Who gives a fuck what people you don't care about think of your choices, says the guy that rides an 850cc motor scooter.

I guess sitting on the scooter with your knees together stops the wind blowing up your skirt too.

[jim.cox]

while some people yearn for an all original machine, hotrod bits are always going to be that little bit rarer, and people puff their chest out more with them

Its a very small (and getting smaller) market, the cognoscienti who recognise and value such bits.

I figure most will go "old overpriced not running crap, I can get a good working one cheaper" or go buy a Daytona 675

And as such, he is indeed and optimistic seller.