Optimistic sellers

**jasonu** · 8th February 2015, 12:52

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

17 year project. Shit mate either I don't think much of your work or he started with a dustbin full of rust sweepings.

Dave genuine rust doesn't happen overnight. It takes time. 17 years apparently.

**jafa21** · 8th February 2015, 12:52

Originally Posted by jafa21

Dont forget the GSXR is closing today

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=839157194

Hi everyone. I am home all day if anyone wants to view the bike. I am located at Pah Road, Royal Oak. Text me for call me for the exact number.
021 04 83 789

**avgas** · 8th February 2015, 13:15

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

Its not a Katana, its a cynical attempt to cash in on the bigger bikes reputation by giving it a restyle that isn't a patch on the 750/1000/1100s. Even the latter 250/400s were correct to style. The 650s were just as wretched as the 550. I had a GS550 and later a Katana but these are barstard offspring best forgotten.
I wonder if that signature is spelt correctly but who cares? If it were a slabbie or an RGV it would be relevant. Kinda like getting Marc Marquez to sign your CB360. Why? What's the link?

To be honest. At least the 550 and 650 had the right styling cues. Later model 750's looked like beach whales, sounded like a bad fart and were as had almost no lines to them.

Sure the 550/650's were a bit of a stab in the back of the 80's 750 Kat.
But the 90's 750 Kat poured petrol on it, set it on fire, then pissed on it to put it out.

**Tazz** · 8th February 2015, 13:16

Originally Posted by jafa21

Yea, people get suspicious for small things. But fair enough if they are spending that much money. They have the right to know. I would do the same :P

Spending that much you go look at it yourself rather than speculating on minor things like that and planting a potentially incorrect seed of doubt for others, but that would make to much sense.

Usually it's pretty clear when one has been dropped and repaired/had parts replaced. That said, I'm at the lower end of the market where they probably don't put as much coin into it.

Anyway, good luck. Enjoy the repaired machine.

**jafa21** · 8th February 2015, 13:36

Originally Posted by Tazz

Spending that much you go look at it yourself rather than speculating on minor things like that and planting a potentially incorrect seed of doubt for others, but that would make to much sense.

Usually it's pretty clear when one has been dropped and repaired/had parts replaced. That said, I'm at the lower end of the market where they probably don't put as much coin into it.

Anyway, good luck. Enjoy the repaired machine.

planting a seed like you are: "Enjoy the repaired machine"

**jasonu** · 8th February 2015, 13:45

Originally Posted by avgas

To be honest. At least the 550 and 650 had the right styling cues. Later model 750's looked like beach whales, sounded like a bad fart and were as had almost no lines to them.

Sure the 550/650's were a bit of a stab in the back of the 80's 750 Kat.
But the 90's 750 Kat poured petrol on it, set it on fire, then pissed on it to put it out.

They all look like total shit when compared to the original Katanas. Having said that I had an 1100 katana and it is the most uncomfortable bike I have ever ridden.

**Tazz** · 8th February 2015, 14:02

Originally Posted by jafa21

planting a seed like you are: "Enjoy the repaired machine"

I thought you were selling this because your other bike was unexpectedly fixed? Or was that just a load of shit, or I'm mistaken? Sorry if I got it mixed up, otherwise you shove your snarky remark up your arse and I hope you fall off again ya dick

**jafa21** · 8th February 2015, 14:28

Originally Posted by Tazz

I thought you were selling this because your other bike was unexpectedly fixed? Or was that just a load of shit, or I'm mistaken? Sorry if I got it mixed up, otherwise you shove your snarky remark up your arse and I hope you fall off again ya dick

haha... you can never please everyone...
thanks for wishing i fall off..
i wish you ride safely and take care

**Crasherfromwayback** · 8th February 2015, 18:15

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

If it were a slabbie

Someone say Slabbie? Finally got my hands on one in the colour I wanted.

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**Pumba** · 8th February 2015, 18:27

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Someone say Slabbie? Finally got my hands on one in the colour I wanted.

Now that looks tidy

**Vinz0r** · 8th February 2015, 18:38

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-844253381.htm

Decimal point in the wrong place.

"will not take too much to get her back to her glorious best"

**Crasherfromwayback** · 8th February 2015, 18:45

Originally Posted by Pumba

Now that looks tidy

Cheers. Best one I've come across in years. Had to have it.

**swarfie** · 8th February 2015, 19:00

Originally Posted by Vinz0r

"will not take too much to get her back to her glorious best"

Haha makes me laugh how people think that 'projects' like this won't take much to restore to their former glory. Iv'e restored quite a few bikes over the years and these twits have absolutely NO idea what's involved. The cost of chrome alone would amount to over 3K for this pile of junk. OP is correct...decimal point in the wrong place

**trustme** · 8th February 2015, 19:27

Could be an eclectic postie race bike , good for bugger all else. The Drixton Honda was a weapon in it's day.. $200 would require a bit of thought.

**nudemetalz** · 8th February 2015, 20:05

Originally Posted by swarfie

Haha makes me laugh how people think that 'projects' like this won't take much to restore to their former glory. Iv'e restored quite a few bikes over the years and these twits have absolutely NO idea what's involved. The cost of chrome alone would amount to over 3K for this pile of junk. OP is correct...decimal point in the wrong place

If it was a K0 1965 model with a 4 speed gearbox and drum brake ( ie Black Bomber) then it would be worth saving.... I would love one of those !!