Optimistic sellers

**T.W.R** · 17th April 2015, 19:27

Originally Posted by Drew

I'm gixxer through and through, but the 0W01 would be my first pick of that litter.

Have a close look at the one they're selling

Yoshimura japan didn't source their pipes from the US yet that one is boldly displaying a Yoshimura made in the USA pipe

For sure the OW01 would be the pick of the ones from CG but the N1 would be my personal favorite to have

missed one 10yrs ago and this sod is another just out of reach

**98tls** · 17th April 2015, 19:34

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Don't think you can compare RC30's and 45's with SP1's/2's mate.

Could and should have bought an RC30 many moons ago when living in Wellington,always have regretted not buying the thing.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 17th April 2015, 19:36

Originally Posted by 98tls

Could and should have bought an RC30 many moons ago when living in Wellington,always have regretted not buying the thing.

Certainly my choice of collectable Honda road bikes mate. Far rather have an RC30 than a 45.

**98tls** · 17th April 2015, 19:48

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Certainly my choice of collectable Honda road bikes mate. Far rather have an RC30 than a 45.

Yea me to mate,been trying to remember the name of the shop that had the bloody thing,sales guy was shortish dude and somewhat tubby,good bugger and can remember one morning leaving for work from Jville and when getting down to where motorway merges with the hutt travellers there he was on a brand spanking Fireblade in the next lane,was gridlock so we had a yarn whilst slowly moving then he starts doing mini wheelies when enough gap opened up,possibly it was "Sawyers"

long time ago so maybe not,do remember the RC well though,rode it and it was truly awesome.

**sugilite:Me** · 17th April 2015, 21:51

Originally Posted by 98tls

Yea me to mate,been trying to remember the name of the shop that had the bloody thing,sales guy was shortish dude and somewhat tubby,good bugger and can remember one morning leaving for work from Jville and when getting down to where motorway merges with the hutt travellers there he was on a brand spanking Fireblade in the next lane,was gridlock so we had a yarn whilst slowly moving then he starts doing mini wheelies when enough gap opened up,possibly it was "Sawyers"

long time ago so maybe not,do remember the RC well though,rode it and it was truly awesome.

Sounds like you are talking about Richard Scholer (prob crap spelling) from the old defunct Honda City (he worked in the Taranaki street, Wellington branch). Their Lower Hutt shop had a used (standard) RC30 for sale. I took it for a good thrash and was impressed with the handling, but the power was a huge disappointment. I had just stepped off a GSXR1100 though. I too would prefer a RC30 over a RC45 which I thought was over priced rubbish at the time it came out. However now I'm not as anti honda as I once was I'm sure I would really appreciate the build quality and engineering of one now. I never rated the SP1 or SP2 either, but would prob even appreciate those now days. Personally I dream of finding a little old lady with a RG500 or RZ500 one of their kids abandoned in a dry shed years ago for next to no money, dreams are free

**F5 Dave** · 17th April 2015, 22:23

Ahh Sawyacoming Honda.

**EJK** · 18th April 2015, 09:59

Fucking idiot

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-875098778.htm

**Crasherfromwayback** · 18th April 2015, 10:26

Originally Posted by EJK

Fucking idiot

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-875098778.htm

No times wasters! The irony...

**EJK** · 18th April 2015, 12:32

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

No times wasters! The irony...

I wonder how he'll respond if I offer him half the asking price? Plus that's an 06-07 manufactured model, probably late NZ registered in 2009.

Basically a 10 year old bike for $15k.

**F5 Dave** · 18th April 2015, 13:09

A mate bought her 06 10 which is light damage but otherwise fine for some silly price like 5k. 3x is not 3x better.

**Bikemad** · 18th April 2015, 13:46

Originally Posted by EJK

I wonder how he'll respond if I offer him half the asking price? Plus that's an 06-07 manufactured model, probably late NZ registered in 2009.

Basically a 10 year old bike for $15k.

ask him how much for the red ute acroos the road?

**HenryDorsetCase** · 18th April 2015, 14:03

Originally Posted by Bender

Why is that Crasher? Genuine HRC-built homologation special and all.

I've always wondered why the SPs are rated so far below the 30/45s.

Genuine query.

I'd totally have an SP1 or SP2. and have a chance of affording one...... RC30/45 not so much it seems.

**Grumph** · 18th April 2015, 14:31

Originally Posted by sugilite

Sounds like you are talking about Richard Scholer (prob crap spelling) from the old defunct Honda City (he worked in the Taranaki street, Wellington branch). Their Lower Hutt shop had a used (standard) RC30 for sale. I took it for a good thrash and was impressed with the handling, but the power was a huge disappointment. I had just stepped off a GSXR1100 though. I too would prefer a RC30 over a RC45 which I thought was over priced rubbish at the time it came out. However now I'm not as anti honda as I once was I'm sure I would really appreciate the build quality and engineering of one now. I never rated the SP1 or SP2 either, but would prob even appreciate those now days. Personally I dream of finding a little old lady with a RG500 or RZ500 one of their kids abandoned in a dry shed years ago for next to no money, dreams are free

Probably a home market RC30. I spent a lot of time some years back rebuilding the motor and sorting out a home market RC for a mate incl fitting the right ignition box. i wasn't impressed by the build quality of the motor either. Eventually got 118hp at the wheel out of it with a quiet can and stock cams.
Never felt powerful though - all the V4 hondas have linear power curves with none of the GSXR's fun humps and big surges.

**GSW** · 19th April 2015, 08:32

Not really sure this guy is Optimistic.. but for $20 you can get a cheap set of leathers... if your in Invercargill
http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/prot...-875527846.htm