On behalf of 86gsxr.....

[86GSXR]

So looking forward to being mobile once again. With and without bike!

Going for an expedition soon, when I tried that yesterday it knocked me out for the rest of the day so I'm hoping that won't happen today!

[sarahtvet]

Whoah, some of those old memories fair made me blush too
:[/QUOTE]

Do tell more thought you were such an

Careful with some of those memories could interfere with the recovery if you get too much pressure up

Good to hear you sounding so much better

You will be back on form before you know it

We all hate being unwell and that y chromosome makes it all the worse

[sarahtvet]

went to see Betsy on my way home



.. whoooo hooooo new throttle cable on .. the boys have also fixed a few of the annoying bits .. like the rattly kick start .. bolt to hold on the back fairing, cap for the gear oil (dipstick is now under her seat)

so fingers crossed they test riding her morrow but she kicked over & seems to tick over nicely sooooooooo mechanic is taking her for another thrash morrow & I will take her for a quick blat when i finish work .. I might have a bike back on sat .. :

Great news Sandra will keep fingers crossed for you

[yod]

that y chromosome makes it all the worse

ah you just jealous....

[sarahtvet]

of the bikes maybe of the chromosome, nah life ruled by something that unattractive doesn't appeal

boys have nice arses tho'

[Storm]

Thats why you love us and follow us on bikes :P:P:P:P

[yod]

Thats why you love us and follow us on bikes :P:P:P:P

hows the bung wing mate? tried getting on the bike yet?

bet ya have....

[yod]

Malcolm at Econohonda has come up with this:

set of used discs (2xfr, 1xrr) that have good usable life still in them - $300
set of brake pads (3x) for $120
Clutch lever $21
Tail light lense $70
Fork seals $11 each

so I'm thinking it's possibly a goer (I wouldnt bother with the tail light lense tho, sod that for $70) - so if I did, the bike would then owe me around $2200

so, given that I can advertise it as having all it's discs, pads and fork seals done and a new rear tyre, I could possibly sell it for $2k.....

thoughts/opinions anyone? reckon I'm dreaming? not worth spending it? think i'll probably wanna keep it once it's tidied up? (yeah probably )

dont be shy, be honest....

[Storm]

You lose the bet then, because I only get it back this afternoon.
Wouldnt have been able to ride before yesterday pm either as thats when I picked up new helmet, gloves and jacket- not to mention paying the bills so as to get bike back.
Not sure how I will go, not so keen on testing meself out in 200km/h winds on wet shitty roads on a friday afternoon in the school holidays, y'know what I mean?

[Storm]

Yeah, you want to keep it- it'll be fresher'n a fresh thing after all that. Besides, as my wife says- "its fast because its red". You cant argue with that sort of logic

[yod]

You lose the bet then, because I only get it back this afternoon.
Wouldnt have been able to ride before yesterday pm either as thats when I picked up new helmet, gloves and jacket- not to mention paying the bills so as to get bike back.
Not sure how I will go, not so keen on testing meself out in 200km/h winds on wet shitty roads on a friday afternoon in the school holidays, y'know what I mean?

yeah...probly a wise decision there

cooool...new gear...whadya get whadya get????

I'll probly be out with mrs yod at some point this weekend so if you're feeling like a ride somewhere pm me

Yeah, you want to keep it- it'll be fresher'n a fresh thing after all that. Besides, as my wife says- "its fast because its red". You cant argue with that sort of logic

im thinking your wife is wise beyond her years....red things always go faster...

[Storm]

Might just do that as the wife is working 9 till 1 then on call all wkend.
I got
:Alpinestars SP2 Gloves- complete with carbon fibre knuckles in case we get in a bar fight somewhere(you never know, doesnt hurt to be prepared )

: Ixon Access Jacket in blue

: HJC CL ST "Mosaic" Helmet, complete with fighter pilot breatn deflector-you'll know it when you see it

Oh, and a big hole in my wallet

[dogsnbikes]

Malcolm at Econohonda has come up with this:

set of used discs (2xfr, 1xrr) that have good usable life still in them - $300
set of brake pads (3x) for $120
Clutch lever $21
Tail light lense $70
Fork seals $11 each

so I'm thinking it's possibly a goer (I wouldnt bother with the tail light lense tho, sod that for $70) - so if I did, the bike would then owe me around $2200

so, given that I can advertise it as having all it's discs, pads and fork seals done and a new rear tyre, I could possibly sell it for $2k.....

thoughts/opinions anyone? reckon I'm dreaming? not worth spending it? think i'll probably wanna keep it once it's tidied up? (yeah probably )

dont be shy, be honest....

looks ok cheak price wise I guess the price for the clutch leaver is for a new one not a second hand one.....if you swing by manawatu motorcycles on Andrew young street he has new clutch leavers for about $19

But at the end of the day how much would you loose if you sold her as is?

[86GSXR]

looks ok cheak price wise I guess the price for the clutch leaver is for a new one not a second hand one.....if you swing by manawatu motorcycles on Andrew young street he has new clutch leavers for about $19

But at the end of the day how much would you loose if you sold her as is?

That's less than $500.00 for a totally roadworthy bike, not bad in todays environment. Barry's 'as is' point is a good one too, and if you go with the fix up you have the choice of whether to sell, or keep and use!

[cowboyz]

Malcolm at Econohonda has come up with this:

set of used discs (2xfr, 1xrr) that have good usable life still in them - $300
set of brake pads (3x) for $120
Clutch lever $21
Tail light lense $70
Fork seals $11 each

so I'm thinking it's possibly a goer (I wouldnt bother with the tail light lense tho, sod that for $70) - so if I did, the bike would then owe me around $2200

so, given that I can advertise it as having all it's discs, pads and fork seals done and a new rear tyre, I could possibly sell it for $2k.....

thoughts/opinions anyone? reckon I'm dreaming? not worth spending it? think i'll probably wanna keep it once it's tidied up? (yeah probably )

dont be shy, be honest....

Be honest you say? Well here is my thoughts on it. Get ready to either do one of the following.

1. ignore me all together.
2. get offended
3. take my advice for what it is worth (it is free btw)

My thoughts.

What is a 1986 unwarrentable bike worth? Probably about $3-400 IF you can find someone with the same bike or a passion for them and wants one in the shed as parts or a do upper. (And that is a BIG IF)

What is a 1986 vfr 400 that has had a heap of work done and registered and warrented worth? Probably about 1700-2000 to virtually anyone who is looking at jumping on a 400.

So for spending $500 on the bike you increase its value but 14-1600 and increase its appeal to the market.

If you are going to consider purchase price and maintance in the equation then you must also work out an hourly rate for enjoyment you have had out of the bike. What has it been worth to you to have a bike to ride? Only you can answer this question.

Then begs the question whether or not you should keep it.

Answer is always no. At the end of the day you have a far superior bike sitting right next to it and riding the 400 is going to teach you nothing about how to ride the 900. If your wife wants to ride then it may be worth keeping it for that has a replacement bike for her is going to cost more than repair and sale of the 400 and it will keep her off the 900. If she doesnt want to ride it then there isn't alot of point in keeping it. Let the bike leave in grace and as a memory of a fantastic ride. The more you ride the 900 the less you will be inclined to ride the 400. Power is addictive.

So my advice.. let the 400 be. Do it up, plenty of help on offer around these parts and remember it for what it was and then get out and start making some new memories on the 900.