Tyre Kicking (Again!)

First topic message reminder :

Found this ZX-12 at the following QLD dealer:
Top Gun Yamaha


Location
Bundamba, QLD



http://www.bikepoint.com.au/all-bikes/dealer/details.aspx?R=12039026&ref=Item&Nne=&N=&Ns=

Of course it looks ok in the photo - but the cheap price has me wondering. If it was ok, my daughter might be interested.

Anyone had anything to do with this dealership?

Late edit, thanks to 2WA:
I don't think this has been posted before but for those amongst us who are thinking (dreaming) about adding to the fleet this website might help you decide if the bike is rideable all day or just a lap to the café. Click >>> Cycle Ergo

The nick named "Fuel Storm" wasn't for it's efficiency Love the sound these things make though. I've only done 2 track/ride days and both times there was a Firestorm in the fast group, glorious sounds were heard by all.

170 Ks and the fuel light comes on. 190 Ks and it drops dead no warning, and not fun to push especially when you're 5 ks from the next fuel stop. It only had a 16 Litre Tank

Whilst out trying the local shops for a decent tyre deal (unsuccessfully), I came across these at the dealers. Given you could expect to negotiate the price down by $1,000+ I thought they weren't bad buys.

Canberra Motorcycle Centre, 2004 Gixxer, 14,600 kms, $7,990.


Dahlitz, Yammy FZS1000 (FZ1 the same as 2WA has), 67,300 kms, $4,990. Despite the high kms, it did look tidy (unlike quite a few other old beasts in the yard).

If I win lotto on Saturday night, this will be added to the stable:



MV Augusta Brutale 800, triple, nice height bars, 92 kW 125 hp @ 11600 rpm, 81 Nm 8.25 kg-m @ 9600 rpm, and (this is the best bit) 167 Kg dry weight - that's close to 70kg lighter than the Bandit. Not bad for $16,490 ride away. Might remind me of my old XS750 triple (but maybe not!).

If I owned one of those, I would surely end up in jail or tasered to death on the roadside by the HWP.

Still, it would be the week of my life...

Sloth_27 wrote:If I owned one of those, I would surely end up in jail or tasered to death on the roadside by the HWP.

Still, it would be the week of my life...

thinking of going this way -

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Nice, at 17990 ride away ad some luggage and i'm smiling

You have good taste, fun times could be had aboard one of those.

Fancy a 2008 Triumph Sprint with just 22,000kms on it for under $4,000? If it's not a scam it's pretty good value. Link to advert.

sounds too good to be true ..or a misprint

Im suspicious

Thats all its worth ,piece of over hot crap .Now if we remove that stupid "lets put the mega hot exhaust under the seat " idea (must have been someones practicle joke ).
we would have a good bike .Still made me feel like an accountant though .

gus wrote:Thats all its worth ,piece of over hot crap .

But its Brit Gus

OH LOOK ,the new GT Sprint has a exhaust on the side .Idiots

gus wrote:OH LOOK ,the new GT Sprint has a exhaust on the side .Idiots

Then they put the exhuast over the good side of a single sided swingarm, farkin idiots.

I take it that this bike is not a nice bike

I had one and hated it but every one else loves em .

Here's a good looking TL1000S for sale at a good price ($4,300). Check out how surgically clean the garage is - it must be brand new. Shame I just spent my cash on the TRX or I might have bought this. Definitely worth a look.

Gus - hope yours ends up looking this good.

So do I .

Ewok1958 wrote:Here's a good looking TL1000S for sale at a good price ($4,300). Check out how surgically clean the garage is - it must be brand new. Shame I just spent my cash on the TRX or I might have bought this. Definitely worth a look.

Gus - hope yours ends up looking this good.

That's a great buy if the mechs'are all good.

It's no longer coming up so I presume it was sold. Oh well, keep tyre kicking!

These GB400 Honda's are starting to grow on me! Maybe I'll buy one for the missus. I don't believe they were ever sold through Honda in Australia but they would now qualify for club rego (I think).

How about this Dave?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Suzuki-SV-1000-Sports-Bike-V-Twin-Cruiser-Open-Road-Touring-/190835559654

Ewok1958 wrote:These GB400 Honda's are starting to grow on me! Maybe I'll buy one for the missus. I don't believe they were ever sold through Honda in Australia but they would now qualify for club rego (I think).

I toyed with getting the GB500TT and fitting the GB400TT dual seat. I love singles.