1971 Kawasaki A7 Avenger

[Mike.Gayner]

Don't mean to thread hijack, but here ya go.

No skin off my nose, that's a nice 250.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Don't mean to thread hijack, but here ya go. Doesn't have the original mirrors, and I'm in the process of fixing up the seat as the base was rusted as fuck and the seat cover tore. Looks better in the photos, especially the chrome. A previous owner repainted the tank off white and stuck the decals on crooked, but one day I'll correct that.

I'm sure he won't mind a quick perv at another choice old two stroke! Looks great mate!

[Mike.Gayner]

I'm having trouble getting this thing back on the road. I don't have the original number plate or any paperwork other than a sales receipt from the previous (registered) owner. The guy at VTNZ couldn't find the frame number in his system and says I need the original number plate, or some documentation with the original plate number on it. This is ridiculous - anyone know what my options are?

[Brian d marge]

There bikes aren't terribly valuable though are they? I mean, they're pretty uncommon, but not all that widely desired. Or am I wrong? Have I stumbled on a hell of a gem?

Not that it matters much - I love the bike and have no desire to sell it in the medium to long term.

worth money over here ,

make it original , ride it and DONT crash it

Stephen

[eelracing]

I'm having trouble getting this thing back on the road. I don't have the original number plate or any paperwork other than a sales receipt from the previous (registered) owner. The guy at VTNZ couldn't find the frame number in his system and says I need the original number plate, or some documentation with the original plate number on it. This is ridiculous - anyone know what my options are?

Go back and ask for a VTNZ Form Of Statutory Declaration and while your at it ask the guy if his records only start from 1992?
Fill out the form and get a JP to sign it.
Take the form back and start proceedings to re-license/register your bike.

[iranana]

I'm having trouble getting this thing back on the road. I don't have the original number plate or any paperwork other than a sales receipt from the previous (registered) owner. The guy at VTNZ couldn't find the frame number in his system and says I need the original number plate, or some documentation with the original plate number on it. This is ridiculous - anyone know what my options are?

When I registered my RD, I had the original plate, but I didn't have a receipt from the last registered owner (it was last registered in 1988 and had since changed hands a couple of times). The person I bought it off gave me a receipt though. Nothing in the system for the bike, it didn't exist as far as VTNZ were concerned. Different testing places told me different things, but in the end, all I had to do is get a Statutory Declaration that stated I was the owner (I'm pretty sure you don't have to get a form from the VTNZ, the JP will have them). I just went to a JP, explained the situation, we wrote a declaration that said I solemnly swear that I, blah blah blah, purchased X motorcycle for X amount from X person a. Mine had the number plate with it, but that didn't really make a difference. The guy who put mine through made phone calls around to various police stations regarding the VIN number or something. I think the plate was irrelevant.

[Mike.Gayner]

Bit of a shitty day today.

http://a7avenger.wordpress.com/2013/...from-bad-days/

[Mike.Gayner]

She lives! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZivlMLvk2CI

[Road kill]

There bikes aren't terribly valuable though are they? I mean, they're pretty uncommon, but not all that widely desired. Or am I wrong? Have I stumbled on a hell of a gem?

Not that it matters much - I love the bike and have no desire to sell it in the medium to long term.

It's beautiful an very valuable to people that rode them in their youth.

Keep it forever aye

[Mike.Gayner]

Anyone have a suggestion for tyres for this bike? I want the classic look but don't want to spend a lot of money. They specs call for 18" dia 3.25 front and 3.5 rear.

[eelracing]

Anyone have a suggestion for tyres for this bike? I want the classic look but don't want to spend a lot of money. They specs call for 18" dia 3.25 front and 3.5 rear.

You don't want to cheap out where the rubber meets the road mate.
And you can't get a better classic look than Dunlop TT100's,excellent all weather grip too...


http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/product...0gp_k81_r.aspx

She lives!

Any first ride feedback???

[Mike.Gayner]

Any first ride feedback???

Cheers for the advice. First ride - big old flat spot in the early revs, but picks up well after that. Feels a little wallowy, which probably has a lot to do with 20 year old tyres (obviously not going far on these). Gearbox is in great condition. I really can't wait to get this bike on the road.

[Grumph]

Anyone have a suggestion for tyres for this bike? I want the classic look but don't want to spend a lot of money. They specs call for 18" dia 3.25 front and 3.5 rear.

Bridgestone BT45's. Don't overtyre it - maybe a 90/90 front and a 100/90 rear.

Forget TT100's - it's a light bike and last time i looked they were only available in large sections which suit bigger, heavier bikes.

[Kickaha]

Bridgestone BT45's. Don't overtyre it - maybe a 90/90 front and a 100/90 rear.

You can now get the TT100 in those sizes which woud look more "period correct" although the BT45 is my favourite

[Mike.Gayner]

Won't the BT45 look a little odd on a classic bike, with their tapered sidewalls?

edit: Actually found a couple of pictures of skinny BT-45's on old bikes and they're a good looking tyre.

edit2: Can you use the BT-45 front tyre on the rear? They don't make the "Rear" tyre in the correct size (and I prefer the look of the front).