I was in CMC bikes in Newport yesterday and saw a fairly clean K1 up for sale at £6200. The Engine has been painted, braided hoses, brand new tyres, Hagon S/S shocks and renthals but everything else looked standard including double bazookas. If it sells at that price I will have to up my insurance on mine.
Quote from: mjgt on Wednesday, 08 September 2021, 07:31 PM
I was in CMC bikes in Newport yesterday and saw a fairly clean K1 up for sale at £6200. The Engine has been painted, braided hoses, brand new tyres, Hagon S/S shocks and renthals but everything else looked standard including double bazookas. If it sells at that price I will have to up my insurance on mine.
I did a quote on webuyanybike.com - offered £4k for my K5 with 12000 miles. Yes I know that's a load of bollocks but a grand more than they offered last year :)
A K1? really? the Jap only model limited to 120mph?
If someone offered that for my mint(ish), low mileage & cared for K2 I'd consider it.
It has a private plate but the ticket said it's a 2001 registration so I assumed it was a K1.
I thought us in uk started at k2 in 2001,,,anyway ,have a look in two wheel centre at Mansfield,,they will do you a nice 14 at just under 10 grand,I've actually been in and they have sold 2or3 now at 10 grand each.
Quote from: Daytona on Thursday, 09 September 2021, 07:04 PM
I thought us in uk started at k2 in 2001,,,anyway ,have a look in two wheel centre at Mansfield,,they will do you a nice 14 at just under 10 grand,I've actually been in and they have sold 2or3 now at 10 grand each.
That's ridiculous when you think about it, in all honesty the 14 is never worth 10K (not unless its showroom and never been ridden).
If they really are achieving 10K then its either people with more cash than sense or they are not saying what they actually sell them for.
Who in their right mind would pay that sort of cash for one?
I agree Dave ,,it's not what a bike is worth these days,it's what a person is willing to pay,,
Worth nothing here. In my mind they are a classic, just no one elses.
Quote from: gsxbarmy on Thursday, 09 September 2021, 07:09 PM
Quote from: Daytona on Thursday, 09 September 2021, 07:04 PM
I thought us in uk started at k2 in 2001,,,anyway ,have a look in two wheel centre at Mansfield,,they will do you a nice 14 at just under 10 grand,I've actually been in and they have sold 2or3 now at 10 grand each.
That's ridiculous when you think about it, in all honesty the 14 is never worth 10K (not unless its showroom and never been ridden).
If they really are achieving 10K then its either people with more cash than sense or they are not saying what they actually sell them for.
Who in their right mind would pay that sort of cash for one?
I totally agree because a Jap bike will never be classic. It's just an old Jap bike. You'd have to be a lunatic to pay proper money for an old Jap heap, even if like 14s they ride quite well.
I wouldn't buy one but would gladly sell mine at those prices.
Got offered a good price for mine today. Problem is, its price would buy me nothing i like, not that theres anything i like.
Quote from: Hooli on Friday, 10 September 2021, 12:24 AM
Quote from: gsxbarmy on Thursday, 09 September 2021, 07:09 PM
Quote from: Daytona on Thursday, 09 September 2021, 07:04 PM
I thought us in uk started at k2 in 2001,,,anyway ,have a look in two wheel centre at Mansfield,,they will do you a nice 14 at just under 10 grand,I've actually been in and they have sold 2or3 now at 10 grand each.
That's ridiculous when you think about it, in all honesty the 14 is never worth 10K (not unless its showroom and never been ridden).
If they really are achieving 10K then its either people with more cash than sense or they are not saying what they actually sell them for.
Who in their right mind would pay that sort of cash for one?
I totally agree because a Jap bike will never be classic. It's just an old Jap bike. You'd have to be a lunatic to pay proper money for an old Jap heap, even if like 14s they ride quite well.
Erm, so what planet are you on Hooli ? :facepalm:
The one where old bangers are just old bangers
:doh:
Just had a definition of classic. Judged over a period of time to be highest quality and outstanding of its time. Bloody good description i thought. So ive owned nearly 100 registered bikes. Not that many in 60 yrs really. Ill put my hand up for a classic. Never ever failed, nothing broke in 100 th ks, kick started first time always. Could rev to its 7k rev redline all day, Never needed oil change. Points and plugs it loved. Balance carbs with fingers in thru air filter. Paint, chrome etc was superb. Comfort non existant. Brakes were good. Fairly sure it still had original chain/sprockets at its end. 6 speed gearbox from memory. Not sure. A true classic. Tell me what it was. Not a 70s or 80s bike. Far ahead of its time
Quote from: grog on Tuesday, 14 September 2021, 07:44 PM
Just had a definition of classic. Judged over a period of time to be highest quality and outstanding of its time. Bloody good description i thought. So ive owned nearly 100 registered bikes. Not that many in 60 yrs really. Ill put my hand up for a classic. Never ever failed, nothing broke in 100 th ks, kick started first time always. Could rev to its 7k rev redline all day, Never needed oil change. Points and plugs it loved. Balance carbs with fingers in thru air filter. Paint, chrome etc was superb. Comfort non existant. Brakes were good. Fairly sure it still had original chain/sprockets at its end. 6 speed gearbox from memory. Not sure. A true classic. Tell me what it was. Not a 70s or 80s bike. Far ahead of its time
Surely not a Ducati Pantah Mr. Grog ?
@grog it was a 2 stroke, cause you said it never needed an oil change. That mad kettle of yours?
`Never needed an oil change`? :confused1: That beats me grog - but i`ll go for a `60`s Suzuki T20 (Super Six) anyway.... :whistling:
Yeah Mate,1969 T250 Hustler. Gearbox oil did get changed and redline was 8000, just to make correct. Amazing bike.
Yea, great bikes :onya:. A mate had a later T 250J Hustler, Blue, i think a '73, went like the clappers, and like your earlier one, it never missed a beat. Strange how, even back then, the new models introduced each year became more civilized and slower! Thanks America - Not :thumbs_down:!
It would be interesting to see what kind of GSX1400s are for sale in different countries and what prices people are asking for them. I assume there are sites like our Nettimoto but I just have not found them.
Here is the link to the Finnish site:
http://www.nettimoto.com/en/suzuki/gsx/moottoripyora?modelType=317
P.S. I also used to own a 1971 T250. Very nice bike!
I've have a couple of those 2 stroke things a 65 and 69 T20, my mate thought I was mad when I bought them, he thought the same thing when I acquired a couple of X7's, since then he has changed his mind.
@grog should bring back some memories
Irish, mine was different. Separate tacho/speedo. A later model but was 1969 model. Pic is exactly it except seat and rack.
Yes that's the other one I have, aluminium clock bracket, I'm sure that bike belonged to a VJMC member in Queensland he is really into them.
Just noticed the Netbikes thats his was for sale a while back.
The 1969 model is the X6.
Quote from: Daytona on Thursday, 09 September 2021, 07:04 PM
I thought us in uk started at k2 in 2001,,,anyway ,have a look in two wheel centre at Mansfield,,they will do you a nice 14 at just under 10 grand,I've actually been in and they have sold 2or3 now at 10 grand each
Two Wheel used to be my local shop before we moved, staff are really friendly and knowledgeable in the parts bit. Never bought a bike from them but have always thought them rather pricey
I just converted 10 th Pounds to Aussie. 18900. Wow. I got offered 8 for mine and thought it ok. How much is postage to UK?
Quote from: grog on Saturday, 18 September 2021, 04:15 PM
I just converted 10 th Pounds to Aussie. 18900. Wow. I got offered 8 for mine and thought it ok. How much is postage to UK?
About 2k would see it in a container UK bound.
Not doing but just wondering. If a 14 was sent to UK, does it have to have any mods to comply.
Quote from: grog on Saturday, 18 September 2021, 05:38 PM
Not doing but just wondering. If a 14 was sent to UK, does it have to have any mods to comply.
Yes, we have HPH speedo's not the French muck you use over there.
I think the reason they ar eholding up in price is that there is not much like a GSX1400 that you can buy brand new anymore.
If you want a big low revvig lump with loads of torque you are going to have to go into the used bike market and pick a good one.
As far as "classic" goes, time will judge - but to me the bikes that get a head start are those that were introduced as a flagship model to a manufacturer's range such as the Z1300, CBX, Hyabusa, R1 etc. Those tended to be coverted when they came out but out of the budget at the time. When you get all nostalgic, middle aged and mortgage free you start looking again :)
2/3 - Nostalgic = tick. Middle aged - assuming I live to be 100, sure.
Mortgage is fucking huge though on a modest house. :( Round 2 following a divorce will do that.
I def want a busa, for no good reason at all. And several bad ones ;)
I'd like a KZ1000R (Eddie Lawson replica)
(https://motofomo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Kawasaki-Eddie-Lawson-motorcycle-KZ1000R.jpg)
but realistically from a cost and regular use perspective I'd get a K8/K9 ZRX1200R
(https://amcn.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1285347587kawasaki_zrx1100_-_best_used_bikes.jpg)
mostly so I could paint it in vibrant modern Kawasaki colours (but in the same scheme). Only downside is carbs.
Oh wait I just saw this - its beautiful and I want one.
Vintage Lime Green Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe
(https://motofomo.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2018-Kawasaki-Z900RS-Vintage-Lime-Green.jpg)
What on earth are Kawasaki doing with that stripe on the fairing..... :thumbs_down:
Do you mean the front? yeah that stripe would have to go :)
Pretty sure that's an optional extra (the nose fairing) as most pictures of the bike don't show it,
Quote from: DP1400 on Tuesday, 21 September 2021, 03:56 PM
What on earth are Kawasaki doing with that stripe on the fairing..... :thumbs_down:
Is to line the handle on the front paddock stand so you know it's in the right place?
A mate had a 1200 & she loved it. Easier to throw about than a 14 I'm told. I never saw it or rode one to comment.
Hate those green lime ones. Jaffa not bad. Saw one at pub, missing twin shocks no good. Someone on here has one, no idea if theyre good bike. Surely must handle better than originals, they were death trap. Tank slappers, ive been there.
It's a Kawasaki Grog it has to be green. It's a rule ! :D
Just like GSX1400's have to be black ! :P
My ZRX1200R. It's cracker. A little manic compared to the 14. Not better, just different.
Quote from: VladTepes on Tuesday, 21 September 2021, 08:15 PM
It's a Kawasaki Grog it has to be green. It's a rule ! :D
Just like GSX1400's have to be BLACK ! :P
Fixed & agreed.
edit by Vlad: fixed back to correct. :admin: :lol: :whistling:
Kawas werent always green early days. BJ, one of your lesser bikes, your collection is superb. Yoshi going well, much more mid range grunt. 👍👍
Glad to hear Grog.
Can never have enough mid range grunt!!