Thinking about buying this

**SMOKEU** · 6th March 2009, 12:36

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=205712608 I contacted the owner who said they don't know if it's had the top end rebuilt or the power valves replaced. I'm in Christchurch so I don't want to travel all the way to Queenstown to have a look at it. Is there any mechanic in Queenstown that can give me a third party report of the bike? It just seems to have quite a high mileage for a 2 stroke and I don't want to end up with another project that needs a rebuild.

**Maha** · 6th March 2009, 12:40

Weird that its in Queenstown when its loction is Wellington?

**SMOKEU** · 6th March 2009, 12:58

Originally Posted by Maha

Weird that its in Queenstown when its loction is Wellington?

Well the auction says its in Queenstown...

**breakaway** · 6th March 2009, 13:36

The k's seem a bit high for a 2 stroke, find out of the engine was rebuilt / power valves serviced. If these fuck out while you're riding it, it's going to cost you tons to get sorted.

**Maha** · 6th March 2009, 13:39

Pretty sure McJim had one of those in the family for a while, he lives in Invercargil....maybe it use to be his?

**del-solider** · 6th March 2009, 13:59

My mates got one of those its done 50000km and still going strong,not sure if its had a rebuild in its time tho. Great lil bikes tho

**ajturbo** · 6th March 2009, 15:44

THAT is a great price.. i sold one of my race ones for $1500!.. no rego or wof...

BUY it
then take it around to "oyster's " place and get him to check it out, what he doesn't know about the bike isn't worth knowing.!!

oyster lives in CHCH

**SMOKEU** · 6th March 2009, 18:11

If worst comes to worst and it needs a top end rebuild, how much is a new piston, rings and power valves going to cost? Including all parts and labour.

**Yanosh** · 7th March 2009, 11:30

I'm no mechanic, but I'm in Queenstown, and know quite a bit about cars & bikes.. I'm happy to go & have a look / quick ride see if it pulls ok, rides straight, etc?

**centercore** · 7th March 2009, 12:16

New piston kit and crank is around 300-400. Powervalves... well you don't wanna mess those up $$$.

**Yanosh** · 8th March 2009, 11:18

Was going to go and have a look for you today - but it's cold and wet outside so really don't fancy riding anywhere

**SMOKEU** · 8th March 2009, 12:33

OK fair enough, let me know if you do take it for a ride, it would be much appreciated if you do.

**SMOKEU** · 8th March 2009, 12:35

Originally Posted by ajturbo

THAT is a great price.. i sold one of my race ones for $1500!.. no rego or wof...

BUY it
then take it around to "oyster's " place and get him to check it out, what he doesn't know about the bike isn't worth knowing.!!

oyster lives in CHCH

Who exactly is this "oyster" person and how do I contact them?