Honda GB500TT In Online Trading

[Black Knight]

Reluctantly having to sell my immaculate low mileage GB500-See details in Online Trading

[Mike.Gayner]

I think you've made a mistake with the price - easy mistake to make, with the '3' and '6' being right next to each other on the keypad.

[BuzzardNZ]

I think you've made a mistake with the price - easy mistake to make, with the '3' and '6' being right next to each other on the keypad.

I don't. These old things are pretty sought after and his one looks to be in very fine condition.

I've owned 3 GB-400s and to be honest, I was somewhat tempted with this one.

[Black Knight]

I think you've made a mistake with the price - easy mistake to make, with the '3' and '6' being right next to each other on the keypad.

Nice try Mike,anyone who is familiar with these rare classic machines knows their true value-when available they have sold anywhere between $5k and $7k
often touted as the next Gold Star and we know what they go for.This particular bike is exceptional in every way,just add up the cost of the extras and I think you will find it fairly priced.

[Mike.Gayner]

often touted as the next Gold Star

By who exactly?

[Black Knight]

By who exactly?

Rhys Jones in Kiwi Rider mag
Peter Egan in Cycle World Classics mag
Mike Duckworth in Classic Bike
I have all the articles here plus heaps of comparison stuff on the Interweb.
Without sounding rude-do you even know what these bikes look like,have you ever had the pleasure of riding one,ever owned one,have knowledge of the history behind Hondas decision to produce the GB500tt-I owned a Gold Star in my youth along with other British singles,I assure you they are not a patch on the GB in any way,and neither they should be being produced 30 years apart.

[GrayWolf]

Nice try Mike,anyone who is familiar with these rare classic machines knows their true value-when available they have sold anywhere between $5k and $7k
often touted as the next Gold Star and we know what they go for.This particular bike is exceptional in every way,just add up the cost of the extras and I think you will find it fairly priced.

'Extra's' add little to no value on a bike/vehicle/house etc, for some they make it more appealing, for others not.... regardless of the additions, {and that is a nice GB} you have to have handlebars, exhaust, lights {surprised the LED headlight is legal and bright enough tbh}. General condition and mileage are the more critical factors. How do I know this? I spent 1000's on adding to a bike, that were all focussed on improving it mechanically both engine and suspension. Doesnt make it 'worth' any more than a standard one.

[jasonu]

Rhys Jones in Kiwi Rider mag
Peter Egan in Cycle World Classics mag
Mike Duckworth in Classic Bike
I have all the articles here plus heaps of comparison stuff on the Interweb.
Without sounding rude-do you even know what these bikes look like,have you ever had the pleasure of riding one,ever owned one,have knowledge of the history behind Hondas decision to produce the GB500tt-I owned a Gold Star in my youth along with other British singles,I assure you they are not a patch on the GB in any way,and neither they should be being produced 30 years apart.

Ignore him. He is a 'I know it all and you know fuck all' wanker.

Even over here nice GB500s are becoming a bit of a collectors item and the prices are slowly creeping up.

[Black Knight]

I agree with your comments on the "extras" Grey Wolf--I guess a new owner could remove them all and put them on Trade Me-Could then put all the original items that I still have back on the bike and sell it as a low mileage,extremely tidy,completely original GB 500 for around $6500.The bike passed its last warrant with the LED light,it is actually superbright on high, lighting up the whole road for some distance.

[Tazz]

{surprised the LED headlight is legal and bright enough tbh}

That LED will be brighter than a thousand supernova suns by comparison to whatever wax candle contraption came with it from factory

[FJRider]

I agree with your comments on the "extras" Grey Wolf--I guess a new owner could remove them all and put them on Trade Me

It has to sell first ..

Could then put all the original items that I still have back on the bike and sell it as a low mileage,extremely tidy,completely original GB 500 for around $6500.

You list the price at $6500 ... and if the "Extras" were sold on Trademe ... the final balance should be less than $6500.

But you probably are right about the final price ... only an idiot would put all those extras on (read-pay all that money) and not want to keep it.

And a low milage GB500 would be in the 5000km-15,000km range.

And with all those "Extra" bits on ... you still claim "Completely Original" ...

The bike passed its last warrant with the LED light,it is actually superbright on high, lighting up the whole road for some distance.

$6500 for an '86 GB ... I'd bloody expect it to pass it's NEXT WOF ...

Superbright in comparison to what ... an original GB500 .. ???

[HenryDorsetCase]

I like it, and I bought a GB400TT Mk 2 brand new in 1987.

But.

those godawful yellow/gold ano bits have to go. or at least polish them back to alloy.

My colour sense is offended.

[Black Knight]

I like it, and I bought a GB400TT Mk 2 brand new in 1987.

But.

those godawful yellow/gold ano bits have to go. or at least polish them back to alloy.

My colour sense is offended.

Consider it done Henry,meant to do this before pics were posted.

[AllanB]

Gold Star my arse. Excuse the language by the BSA got it's reputation from being one of the fastest of it's cc in the 50's. The GB was a late 80's (off top of my head) Japan only retro cafe ride originally that is cool for it's styling but offered nothing special other than the styling and big single feel if desired.

I remember them being shipped to NZ in the 400 guise as specials originally. Dirt bike motor.

SR500 anyone? How much is a new SR400?

Still fun in it's day and good luck with the sale.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Gold Star my arse. Excuse the language by the BSA got it's reputation from being one of the fastest of it's cc in the 50's. The GB was a late 80's (off top of my head) Japan only retro cafe ride originally that is cool for it's styling but offered nothing special other than the styling and big single feel if desired.

I remember them being shipped to NZ in the 400 guise as specials originally. Dirt bike motor.

SR500 anyone? How much is a new SR400?

Still fun in it's day and good luck with the sale.

Not quite sure whre' you're going with that. But, a new SR400 (kick only, EFI) is ~$9500 + ORC. Second hand SR500's go for stupid money.

theres a fucked about with one on tardme:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-980778574.htm I want to buy it just to rescue the poor wee thing

The motors in GB's are not exactly the same as XR/XL500's but many parts do interchange (from memory cams and gearbox ratios are different). And you can punch them out to 630+ cc if you want to.

Though you might need rollers to start it after that depending on compression ratio.

If you want an SR, this is the one to buy: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-981865242.htm


this turkey has been trying to get 7 grand for this for a year now: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-890492740.htm