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

 Thanks mate........... 

Hey Chris.  Do you know who that Vic dealer is with the CB900?  I see he also has a brand new, uncrated GPz900 on Bikesales for a mere $25k!  Looks like an import too.    At least the two ads read the same and I've seen the same wording on other ads.  I'd love to see the dealership - might be better than a 1970/80's bike museum!  (Except I might accidentally buy something  ).  It's not Look Motorcycles is it?

Ewok1958 wrote:Hey Chris.  Do you know who that Vic dealer is with the CB900?  I see he also has a brand new, uncrated GPz900 on Bikesales for a mere $25k!  Looks like an import too.    At least the two ads read the same and I've seen the same wording on other ads.  I'd love to see the dealership - might be better than a 1970/80's bike museum!  (Except I might accidentally buy something  ).  It's not Look Motorcycles is it?

Ask and you shall receive  http://classicbikesdirect.com.au Braeside I think.

Thanks mate - just the pics on the website has me thinking I need to visit. Wonder if they'll throw me out at closing time! 

Ewok1958 wrote:Thanks mate - just the pics on the website has me thinking I need to visit. Wonder if they'll throw me out at closing time! 

You might need a chaperone. Pick me

Yep, looks like something else we should schedule in. Only an hour and a half from Traralgon.

This shop in Adelaide just sells old bikes as well, don't worry about the name, they started as Yamaha but now do anything

http://yamaharetro.bigcartel.com/

They have a good range of bikes too.  No XS850 amongst them though I'm pleased to see! 

They've also become a new bike dealer for Royal Enfield

Lucky I've already spent all the spare cash ( ) on the Spyder.  This RF900 looks pretty tidy and could be had for ~$3,800 with a bit of negotiation.  Not low k's but not high either.  Sigh!

http://www.bikesales.com.au/dealer/OAG-AD-566183/1996-Suzuki-RF900R?cr=14&psq=((((((((SiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20available%5D)%7C(SiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20in%20stock%5D))%7C(SiloType%3D%5BDemo%20%26%20near%20new%20bikes%5D))%7C(SiloType%3D%5BDemo%20%26%20near%20new%20bikes%5D))%7C(SiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20bikes%5D))%7C(SiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20bikes%5D))%26(Type%7B%3D%7D%5BRoad%5D))%26(((Price%3Drange%5B0..4500%5D)%26(Odometer%3Drange%5B0..50000%5D))%26(EngineSize%3Drange%5B750..1300%5D)))%26(Service%3D%5BBikesales%5D)&pso=0&pss=~Price

Don't tempt me to go back to the future!

It's nearly money jar change (if you've got a largish jar). 

If I wasn't going to the US.
The only bike i would buy back!
Very underrated and ahead of their time with a hint of Bandit DNA.

2wheelsagain wrote:Don't tempt me to go back to the future!

Go on , you know you want to....................stretch the budget 

I am tempted to sell the TRX850 and give the old XS850 a stablemate from the same era. Southport, QLD. Other similarities include the engine capacity and the shaft drive.

http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/SSE-AD-3172940/1982-Suzuki-GS850G?cr=1&psq=(((Make%3D%5BSuzuki%5D)%26(Model%3D%5BGS850G%5D))%26(((((SiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20available%5D)%7C(SiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20in%20stock%5D))%7C(SiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20bikes%5D))%7C(SiloType%3D%5BDemo%20%26%20near%20new%20bikes%5D))%7C(SiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20bikes%5D)))%26(Service%3D%5BBikesales%5D)&pso=0&pss=Premium

Up to you of course , but if you're doing it as an investment , I think a good TRX will go up in value by more ,but if you prefer to collect bikes because of their similarity , go for it ......My 2 cents worth

paul wrote:Up to you of course , but if you're doing it as an investment , I think a good TRX will go up in value by more ,but if you prefer to collect bikes because of their similarity , go for it ......My 2 cents worth

I agree with Paul. I gotta lay down now

2wheelsagain wrote:

paul wrote:Up to you of course , but if you're doing it as an investment , I think a good TRX will go up in value by more ,but if you prefer to collect bikes because of their similarity , go for it ......My 2 cents worth

I agree with Paul. I gotta lay down now

The law of averages says it had to happen sooner or later 

Here's a nice ex-AFP FJR1300 for those that wish to impersonate Mr Plod!  It's a lot of tourer for $12,500 but no good if you need to pillion.

http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/SSE-AD-3314256/2010-Yamaha-FJR1300A?cr=12&psq=((((((SiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20available%5D%7CSiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20in%20stock%5D)%7CSiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20bikes%5D)%7CSiloType%3D%5BDemo%20%26%20near%20new%20bikes%5D)%7CSiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20bikes%5D)%26Service%3D%5BBikesales%5D)%26Make%3D%5BYamaha%5D)&pso=0&pss=Premium

Ewok1958 wrote:Here's a nice ex-AFP FJR1300 for those that wish to impersonate Mr Plod!  It's a lot of tourer for $12,500 but no good if you need to pillion.

http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/SSE-AD-3314256/2010-Yamaha-FJR1300A?cr=12&psq=((((((SiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20available%5D%7CSiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20in%20stock%5D)%7CSiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20bikes%5D)%7CSiloType%3D%5BDemo%20%26%20near%20new%20bikes%5D)%7CSiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20bikes%5D)%26Service%3D%5BBikesales%5D)%26Make%3D%5BYamaha%5D)&pso=0&pss=Premium

Add to that the cost of a respray

If I lived closer to Brisbane (Springwood) I'd be tempted to ride the Bandit in for a trade-in on this.



http://www.bikesales.com.au/dealer/OAG-AD-2192209/2014-Honda-VFR1200F-ABS-(VFR1200FA)/?cr=0&psq

You could do a lot worse Dave. 9k change over is a cheap bike.

And if I had the money I'd be tempted to buy your trx .

2wheelsagain wrote:You could do a lot worse Dave. 9k change over is a cheap bike.

"9"    Are you being optimistic 2W ?     Have you seen Daves Bandit ?  It has never seen a soapy bucket and rag in it's life. 


ps.  Good to see ya back mate.  Hope you had a great trip.

Ewok1958 wrote:If I lived closer to Brisbane (Springwood) I'd be tempted to ride the Bandit in for a trade-in on this.



http://www.bikesales.com.au/dealer/OAG-AD-2192209/2014-Honda-VFR1200F-ABS-(VFR1200FA)/?cr=0&psq

Mate.  If you want me to buy it for ya.  Send up the readies and I will ride it down to ya.