Comments and opinions please

[paturoa]

I had an EX myself many a year ago, red one, bought from the suzi shop down by the railway station. Put a CB250RS fairing and air horns on it. Most fun thing was the digital gear display, I used to do 80ks with pillion passengers and get them to look at it while changing down to 1st gear and back up again.

$6000?

[paturoa]

NICE ---- looking at the photo some more, mine had round chrome mirrors.

So how much was the dog?

[Bonez]

NICE ---- looking at the photo some more, mine had round chrome mirrors.

So how much was the dog?

He came free.

A ride I did on her some time back-
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ghlight=gasaxe

Still looking for a rh side cover for it.

[paturoa]

Mine had an annoying click from the cams that I never managed to solve. Loved the bike but couldn't keep up the payments (poor uni student) and sold it.

So how much was it? (not the dog)

[Bonez]

I had an EX myself many a year ago, red one, bought from the suzi shop down by the railway station. Put a CB250RS fairing and air horns on it. Most fun thing was the digital gear display, I used to do 80ks with pillion passengers and get them to look at it while changing down to 1st gear and back up again.

$6000?

Nope. Tried that with a mate as pillion on my old 750EZ. Luckily the back rack was on the back. Nearly lost him. Gasaxe definately is not as smooth to ride as Gerty. Gasaxe has more low down bunch than you'd from a 25yo 750 though. Still a few things to sort out on her but I'm in no hurry.

Maybe I should do a comparison thread in the test ride section? A modern old school japper 750 shootout sort of thing .

Hope your auction is fruitfull btw.

[Bonez]

Mine had an annoying click from the cams that I never managed to solve. Loved the bike but couldn't keep up the payments (poor uni student) and sold it.

So how much was it? (not the dog)

Wont reveal the exact purchase price as I may sell it shortly to make room for another old dohc CB750. But it owes me 3 grand, which I don't think is too bad.

Cam end float was common, but nothing to worry about. My EZ, which I owned for three years had a top end ticking too but it turned out a burnt out an exhaust valve was the main culpet, at around 50,000kms. Fixed it then flicked the thing off, which I regretted. Only problem I had with it, apart from the odd bolt coming adrift. Still on the original chain and sprockets too-630 ones.

[paturoa]

I've got a high price on it cos I dont really want to sell it. (my wife is sitting on the couch at the moment and can't see this - shhhhh!)

[Bonez]

I've got a high price on it cos I dont really want to sell it. (my wife is sitting on the couch at the moment and can't see this - shhhhh!)

They sorta become part of the family don't they.
Connies asleep with the grandkids and doesn't know I'm just _ far away from pushing a "buy now" button on Trademe for, in her words, another bloody motocycle

[Insanity_rules]

Hondas are usually pretty bullet proof, just keep the servicing up. Cam Chains arent that expensive (bout $600 at the worst)to service so dont be put off. People just dont replace the chains at the right time and ride them till they let go.

Bit dear pricewise bout $3500 is about right.

[Motig]

Was watching this when it was on previously and have a vague idea that he turned down an offer close to that. Definitely think the buy now is to dear. If you really must have it as it hasn't reached reserve yet you can ring and give him a price which if he accepts he would then have to remove it from auction.Do what I did just keep looking there are bargains out there if your patient

[JimO]

i would say 2 grand and they chucked the dog in to sweeten the deal

[Dooly]

I've decided to not pursue this bike now.

No real reason, just a hunch, or feeling I have.

Thanks for the comments/advice.:spudwave:

[Dooly]

Reserve was $4500, and the auction went to $4300.

[Bonez]

I've decided to not pursue this bike now.

No real reason, just a hunch, or feeling I have.

Thanks for the comments/advice.:spudwave:

Fare enough. It will be up for auction again no dought. Did you place it on your watch list? Had some real bargains come my way by doing this when auctions do not reach reserve. They go for around $US3500 with that milage so $NZ4500 is reasonable for one that's been well looked after/serviced. Of course the cheaper the better .

[Dooly]

Yep, had it on my watch list.

I have about 8 bikes on there at the moment, mostly trail. A lot is curiosity to see what they go for, but I am also looking to pick up another dirt bike.

I think he'll sell it to the highest bidder at $4300, as he seemed keen for it to go these last few days.