$95,000 for what? How does the rear suspension work?

[Maki]

Just out of interest, given that I know nothing about cruiser type motorcycles and would love to know more, how is this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-243809540.htm

worth $95.000? Apparently it is "built to ride". I wonder what they build their other bikes for.

It is also well engineered, at least it was the best engineered bike in Asburton 2008. Given that fact I would love to know how the rear suspension works. The fender and seat are almost touching the rear tyre with no one sitting on the bike. Won't you be riding along with the fender scraping the tyre? Is that good engineering?

How much would you have to add to yer $95.000 to make that thing road legal. As far as I can tell it has no rear lights or reflector, no indicators and nowhere to put a licence plate... maybe it's just built to ride around yer closed paddock?

Finally, let's say you were able to make it road legal, how much would the insurance be?

["D" FZ1]

$25k for a rolling chassis so does that mean that it is $70k for the motor???

[Maki]

$25k for a rolling chassis so does that mean that it is $70k for the motor???

Must be one hell of a motor...

[mossy1200]

Number plate on left side.I notice only mirror on left so assume it american photo because we require it on the rt if only one mirror.
It may just be a show bike without road kit but the listing includes road legal so they must add the rest etc.
Very expensive bike.Think I would enjoy a cheeper bike plus cash myself more.

[White trash]

If you have to ask, you're obviously not actually interested in it.

But I'd imagine the fender is mounted to the swingarm, alowinf minimal clearance on the rear tyre but still has some suspension travel.

95K is a bit steep for a NZ assembled chop in my opinion but then, if it spins someones wheels, it's worth it.

[AllanB]

Ignoring the price it's a clean looking chopper. Bet it is scary as hell to ride!

[Maki]

If you have to ask, you're obviously not actually interested in it.

But I'd imagine the fender is mounted to the swingarm, alowinf minimal clearance on the rear tyre but still has some suspension travel.

95K is a bit steep for a NZ assembled chop in my opinion but then, if it spins someones wheels, it's worth it.

But looking at the photos the rear seat is attached to the fender...

I agree, if someone is willing to dish out $95.000 for it, then that is what it is worth.

[Rodney007]

Hmmn that is one hefty price tag, im sure custom choppers shouldnt be anything over 50k,

[White trash]

But looking at the photos the rear seat is attached to the fender...

I agree, if someone is willing to dish out $95.000 for it, then that is what it is worth.

Perhaps the back of the rear seat attaches to the fender and it flexs would be my guess. Just ahd a look at the pics and it's not actually my cup of tea.

I'm more into this sort of thing. 66 Bobber

At todays exchange rate I'd have it landed, ready for paint and assembly for under 35K

[Maki]

Perhaps the back of the rear seat attaches to the fender and it flexs would be my guess. Just ahd a look at the pics and it's not actually my cup of tea.

I'm more into this sort of thing. 66 Bobber

At todays exchange rate I'd have it landed, ready for paint and assembly for under 35K

That's badass, and the suspension is easy to understand. Old fashioned push bike style springs under the seat!

[Lurch]

That is a lot of money for what looks like an overgrown pushbike.

[YellowDog]

No one has told this seller that there is a recession on and money is in short supply.

I am sure there will be a good time to charge $95k for a $35k bike at some time in the future.

[Elysium]

For that price I can buy two normal Harely's. I don't get why choppers cost more then a normal Harley as you get less physical bike then a normal Harely so to me they're a rip off.

[EJK]

This bike was designed for the New Zealand roads.

Oh huh. That's luxury...

[ukusa]

For that price I can buy two normal Harely's, I don't get why choppers cost more then a normal Harley as you get less physical bike then a normal Harely so to me they're a rip off.

What's a "normal" Harley? Are there "abnormal" ones as well?