Where do you want to see bucket racing go in the next 10 years?

[mike61]

Thanks for that , we have been looking on Trademe but they seem to be mostly in the South Island, there are some standard ones around for the 1500 mark is that viable to convert and not blow big money?

[Buttman18]

Hi all my son really wants to get into bucket racing but cant find a fxr150 racer anywhere has anyone got one for sale or know someone who has??

Thanks in advance ..

if this is where buckets is heading we are in trouble


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1045000903.htm

[Henk]

if this is where buckets is heading we are in trouble


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1045000903.htm

And strangely enough for a bike being sold on the shore I don't think I've ever seen it. I think I may have missed one meeting in the last five years.
Having said that for all those that think a bucket should still cost $300 I think I'd struggle to build one for under two grand these days with two sets of wheels and a reasonably stock motor.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Have recently stumbled across the madness that is a bike, let alone buckets. I have a cbr250r 4cyl I am debating over turning into a track bike, but it may be too old to be reliable. Thats why its in my garage atm hahaha

This bucket thing looks mental. Want to pop along to a meet or a practice. Looks addictive!!!!

[husaberg]

Have recently stumbled across the madness that is a bike, let alone buckets. I have a cbr250r 4cyl I am debating over turning into a track bike, but it may be too old to be reliable. Thats why its in my garage atm hahaha

This bucket thing looks mental. Want to pop along to a meet or a practice. Looks addictive!!!!

If pull the plug leads on two cylinders, Pop out the two plugs, its then bucket legal.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Ooohh, can confirm,runs like poo HAHAHAHHA

[husaberg]

Ooohh, can confirm,runs like poo HAHAHAHHA

Speedpro did it with a FZR A bit more involved though he removed all the extra bits.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1130631005
There is plenty of 600/turned into 450 F3 racers

[kel]

if this is where buckets is heading we are in trouble

The seller does state "it has given us a lot of laughs", I think he maybe trying for one more with that price. Bloody awesome colour though!

[jasonu]

if this is where buckets is heading we are in trouble


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1045000903.htm

I think it is a bargain. Here is a bike you can buy on Friday and ride on Saturday and potentially do quite well on right out of the box.
Try building a bike capable of winning or at least being competitive for less $'s. I bet you can't.

[F5 Dave]

Shit I wouldn't expect to get 1/2 that for my bikes, which jokes aside even the 50 would smash that thing with a decent rider.

[Autech]

I think it is a bargain. Here is a bike you can buy on Friday and ride on Saturday and potentially do quite well on right out of the box.
Try building a bike capable of winning or at least being competitive for less $'s. I bet you can't.

I just picked up a tickled fxr for 1500...
Askor built his fxr for a total of 1500 bike included I think.

Cool colour though! Plus spare rims which would be nice to have, but 2800? Dreaming! Unless it has a 21p secret up its sleeve.


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[cotswold]

Shit I wouldn't expect to get 1/2 that for my bikes, which jokes aside even the 50 would smash that thing with a decent rider.

I'll give you half that for your 50

[Bert]

if this is where buckets is heading we are in trouble
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1045000903.htm

Having said that for all those that think a bucket should still cost $300 I think I'd struggle to build one for under two grand these days with two sets of wheels and a reasonably stock motor.

I think it is a bargain......
Try building a bike capable of winning or at least being competitive for less $'s. I bet you can't.

I just picked up a tickled fxr for 1500...
Askor built his fxr for a total of 1500 bike included I think.
Cool colour though! Plus spare rims which would be nice to have, but 2800? Dreaming! Unless it has a 21p secret up its sleeve.
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I would have thought the 2800 is on the high side, but not unreasonable give the time that has been put in (looking at it).
Let's cost out what's there:
Basic low mileage bike (you would hope). 1100-1500
Wheel sets plus (tires and likely machining). $400-600
Seat. $180
Fairings. $120
Powder coating $100-200
Clipons. 100-120 ($20 grips).
Exhaust (plus headers) $140 (assuming bending and welding)
Throttle and cable $80
Paint (looks professional) ~$100
New battery $60 (general requirement)
Carb (doesn't look standard) $80-150
New chain 60-120

The general costs add up: if you can't do the work yourself it gets quite expensive.
2800 gives a solid foundation - likely a very good Bgrade bike (or Agrade with a good rider).


Now let's cost out if it had engine work done
Cams 120-250
Piston 40-250
Machining piston 60-120
Porting & rebore... A bit
Crank rebuild.... A bit more..

Interesting that the oldies (the ones that have been around a while) are more realistic about the price of building bikes (Henk & Jason)....

[TALLIS]

Minimum wage at 15.25 and the dole at record heights, you boys are crying about a couple of grand, peasants..... anyway, we all know the young guy you sell a good bike to cheap, so they can get out there. Bike never to be seen again. At least if they have to pay abit more, they might actually use it.

[TZ350]

if this is where buckets is heading we are in trouble.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1045000903.htm

The vendor describes himself in his Trademe profile as a motorcycle dealer, so he probably has researched the market a bit. Being a dealer trying to maximise the sale price the Bike is probably more flash paint job than go. Basic workmanship looks good though, but still a bit pricy compared to other suitable units seen on Trademe. Whichever way you cut it, a ready made Bucket is a good way to get into racing and much cheaper than building one from scratch.