is this a good idea

**adamh** · 2nd October 2007, 14:35

Originally Posted by xerxesdaphat

Hahaha -- Taupo, wild, lawless town

Ah, it was deregistered. I'm not sure, but I think you have to get a CoF. They do a much nastier and thorough check than just a normal WoF. I think many bikes on this forum would fail such a check, even if they get through WoF no problem. I'm sure somebody can advise you better with this.

Yep, I still wouldn't count on the exemption. Restricted or Learners? Also -- importantly -- do you have a car license? Because if you do, your chances are quite low. That said, you just said you were 15 so maybe not.

I wouldn't call it a good idea, but my opinion's not worth that much.

only on learners and i was thinking myself that i probably wouldnt get it. i get learners car licence aswell.

also if i get it all rite and ready to blast off how much do u think it would be worth? 60000 ks i think not sure tho.
wat about it i get it going but no wof or rego?

**adamh** · 2nd October 2007, 14:37

Originally Posted by breakaway

What the fuck? $200 and you have to ask? Buy it.

Get the appropriate chceks done though (money owing, rego lapsed, etc)

I don't get why when anyone comes up on a killer deal (Saw some dude get a hold of a FZR for hardly any money (<$500)) recently, and I can't beleive he had to ask.

Just buy it, if it turns out that it's fucked, sell it, for parts, you'll get more than $200 for the rims / discs alone.

lol id love to see his face when i sell his tyres for more than i bought the bike for lol :P

**breakaway** · 2nd October 2007, 14:46

Yes. Now quit dicking around and go buy it already

**adamh** · 2nd October 2007, 14:50

Originally Posted by breakaway

Yes. Now quit dicking around and go buy it already

lol when i get payed tomorrow maybe...

**MSTRS:Me** · 2nd October 2007, 15:15

Originally Posted by xerxesdaphat

Hahaha -- Taupo, wild, lawless town

Ah, it was deregistered. I'm not sure, but I think you have to get a CoF. They do a much nastier and thorough check than just a normal WoF. I think many bikes on this forum would fail such a check, even if they get through WoF no problem. I'm sure somebody can advise you better with this.

Yep, I still wouldn't count on the exemption. Restricted or Learners? Also -- importantly -- do you have a car license? Because if you do, your chances are quite low. That said, you just said you were 15 so maybe not.

I wouldn't call it a good idea, but my opinion's not worth that much.

CoF is for trucks and buses (and maybe taxis). If a vehicle is out of the system (never been regd, lapsed, dereg) to put back on the road it needs to be (re)vinned (a super-wof check). For a bike this is about $200 plus a period of registration.
Unlikely to get an exemption on a learner licence, esp at 15.
As for eventual value, what year is it? A mid-90s GPz 500 or equivalent is worth around 2500-2800, assuming it is in good road-going condition.

**adamh** · 2nd October 2007, 15:20

Originally Posted by MSTRS

CoF is for trucks and buses (and maybe taxis). If a vehicle is out of the system (never been regd, lapsed, dereg) to put back on the road it needs to be (re)vinned (a super-wof check). For a bike this is about $200 plus a period of registration.
Unlikely to get an exemption on a learner licence, esp at 15.
As for eventual value, what year is it? A mid-90s GPz 500 or equivalent is worth around 2500-2800, assuming it is in good road-going condition.

not sure on year.
it looks in good condition kind of i couldnt see whole bike as it was in a garage covered by god knows what and all i could see was the left side and top of it.

**MSTRS:Me** · 2nd October 2007, 15:23

I think this guy paid a little much....value probably closer to $1500/1600
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-115059830.htm

**MSTRS:Me** · 2nd October 2007, 15:25

And then the buyer tries this...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-119944202.htm
HA!!!

**adamh** · 2nd October 2007, 15:44

Originally Posted by MSTRS

And then the buyer tries this...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-119944202.htm
HA!!!

haha thats halirious lol but the 1 i can get i beleive is 500r
saw one on youtube.

**MSTRS:Me** · 2nd October 2007, 15:53

Originally Posted by adamh

haha thats halirious lol but the 1 i can get i beleive is 500r
saw one on youtube.

S or R....very different beasts. Found this thru google...

However, things can get VERY complicated. The GPZ500S/400S are two cylinder water cooled engines and are coded EX500/400. The GPZ500R is a four cylinder water cooled engine and is coded ZX500, but the GPz400 is a four cylinder air cooled engine and is coded ZX400.

**klingon** · 2nd October 2007, 16:21

Originally Posted by MSTRS

I think this guy paid a little much....value probably closer to $1500/1600
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-115059830.htm

Originally Posted by MSTRS

And then the buyer tries this...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-119944202.htm
HA!!!

The cheeky sod has even copied and pasted the original seller's words and used his photos!

**adamh** · 2nd October 2007, 16:24

Originally Posted by MSTRS

S or R....very different beasts. Found this thru google...

However, things can get VERY complicated. The GPZ500S/400S are two cylinder water cooled engines and are coded EX500/400. The GPZ500R is a four cylinder water cooled engine and is coded ZX500, but the GPz400 is a four cylinder air cooled engine and is coded ZX400.

wow i didnt know the 500r was the zx500!! thanks for that but doesnt help with the whole should i get this bike thing lol. but thanks anyways