Wednesday Night Ride

**Gareth123** · 18th January 2011, 12:40

Because almost everyone in this thread knows more about bikes than I do what is your opinion on this one? A mate has offered it to me but the mileage is a bit of a worry.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-347874849.htm

**imdying** · 18th January 2011, 12:48

Originally Posted by Gareth123

Because almost everyone in this thread knows more about bikes than I do what is your opinion on this one? A mate has offered it to me but the mileage is a bit of a worry.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-347874849.htm

Offer him $1500 for it.

**FJRider** · 18th January 2011, 12:49

Originally Posted by Gareth123

Because almost everyone in this thread knows more about bikes than I do what is your opinion on this one? A mate has offered it to me but the mileage is a bit of a worry.

Be more interested in the service history rather than the mileage ...

**Peeteey** · 18th January 2011, 13:19

Hey kids, put up a video from a Waimak ride I did recently with Neels and a couple of others.

I'm not as sore as I was after last time!

Enjoy.

**CeeJay** · 18th January 2011, 15:19

Originally Posted by Gareth123

Because almost everyone in this thread knows more about bikes than I do what is your opinion on this one? A mate has offered it to me but the mileage is a bit of a worry.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-347874849.htm

A few weeks ago I agonised over what bike to buy and the decision kept changing as more information about different bikes came to light. Based on the experience of buying & selling in the current market, I would suggest that you could do a lot better with your 4.5k if that is your budget. It's most definitely a buyer's market so if I were you, I'd be looking at bikes priced at around the 6k - 7k mark and offer them 4.5k cash. Some will no doubt think you are wasting their time but there will be others who are really motivated to sell. Stick to your guns, be patient and there are bargains to be had...

**FJRider** · 18th January 2011, 15:23

Originally Posted by CeeJay

A few weeks ago I agonised over what bike to buy and the decision kept changing as more information about different bikes came to light. Based on the experience of buying & selling in the current market, I would suggest that you could do a lot better with your 4.5k if that is your budget. It's most definitely a buyer's market so if I were you, I'd be looking at bikes priced at around the 6k - 7k mark and offer them 4.5k cash. Some will no doubt think you are wasting their time but there will be others who are really motivated to sell. Stick to your guns, be patient and there are bargains to be had...

Depending on the price he was offered it at ...

**Gibbo89** · 18th January 2011, 15:33

Originally Posted by Gareth123

Because almost everyone in this thread knows more about bikes than I do what is your opinion on this one? A mate has offered it to me but the mileage is a bit of a worry.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-347874849.htm

Not for 4.5k bro

I had a quick look at sports bikes in chch for similar price and there is not a lot on TM currently, (unless you count 250's).

Do you have a budget? And what size bikes are you looking at?

What CJ and FJ said are valid points, it's definitely a buyers market.

**Gareth123** · 18th January 2011, 15:48

I reckon I could knock him down to $3500 if he doesn't manage to sell it in a reasonable time frame

It has been pretty well maintained, I know the mechanic he takes it too for the bikes services.

I don't need it, I have a bigger bike already but a third bike would be nice.

**neels** · 18th January 2011, 20:38

Originally Posted by Peeteey

Hey kids, put up a video from a Waimak ride I did recently with Neels and a couple of others.

Thanks so much.

And anyway, it wasn't the first corner.

**Transalper** · 18th January 2011, 22:30

Originally Posted by Peeteey

...Hey kids, put up a video from a Waimak ride I did recently with Neels and a couple of others.

...

That's a bloody awesome vid Peeteey.
I'm sorry to have missed out on the ride.

I like how the vid includes so much more than just a ride with the swim and underwater bit, and the water leaking out the boots etc.
The angle worked quite well too. Being so low and seeing the way the handlebars are moving about adds a dimension to it.

**KiwiPhoenix** · 19th January 2011, 07:46

Originally Posted by Peeteey

Hey kids, put up a video from a Waimak ride I did recently with Neels and a couple of others.

I'm not as sore as I was after last time!

Enjoy.

Thanks for that! After what I said yesterday this will help big time. Will email you the details!

**Gibbo89** · 19th January 2011, 09:39

I wonder if the rain will come tonight, it doesn't look likely so far...

**CeeJay** · 19th January 2011, 11:18

What about Little River, up the hill & turning left at Hilltop onto Summit road and following that on to Akaroa. Have a fanta & a pie there and return via the main road route? Any takers?