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James P
Joined: 31 Mar 2013 Posts: 185 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 12:04 am Post subject: Old Gold Motorcycles project bike sale day... |
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I have already posted much of this information on the 2StrokesDownUnder forum, but thought those of you outside Australia may be interested too. I've tacked on some photos of some of the more interesting four-stroke bikes for those who are that way inclined .
Old Gold Motorcycles is a dealership on the outskirts of Sydney specialising in 1970s-1980s bikes and parts, as well as dabbling in 1950s-1960s and a few 1990s as well. The main business is importing pre-1989 used bikes from Japan.
I already have too many projects and minimal spare time, so what better idea than attending the Old Gold Motorcycles Project Bike Sale Day?
For those who couldn't make it, here is a taste of the two-stroke fare on offer:
First bike inside the door- a tidy looking RZV for $15k. A tad overpriced perhaps, but it won't be long before that is the going rate .
A two-stroke with two extra strokes added! This SDR200 has been fitted with a fuel-injected KLX300 motor. I like SDRs a lot and I like this one too, despite the motor . Its a fairly tidy job and even has a power valve of sorts (a butterfly valve which controls a parallel bypass pipe in the exhaust). Luckily I already have an SDR, so was only slightly tempted to buy this one!
The bike in the background is an FZR400R or RR (can't remember which, possibly even an SP).
H1-500 race bike.
TZR50 (4EU type with electric start). If there was any advantage to running a 50cc bike in NSW, I'd probably buy this one! If (like me) you think that electric start is just another unnecessary gimmick waiting to go wrong, it may be possible to convert to kickstart using bits from the earlier 3TU model.
This bitsa TZR250 1KT seemed complete apart from the fairing sides and the blisters for the top fairing. At $1000, I thought it was good value. If I didn't already have a decent 1KT, I would probably have bought this one. Sure, the mismatched bodywork is an obvious handicap, but these are great bikes with plenty of parts still available if you know where to look.
This GT380 was available for $700. I don't know too much about it (or about GT380s generally) - restoring to original would be a job-and-a-half, but it could be just the ticket if you wanted a cafe racer or rat bike project.
RZ250RR, short wheelbase version.
Early H1-500 for $7000. I presume the spare parts were included.
Tidy early NSR250. Needed a little attention here and there (e.g. a few rusty fasteners), but looked nice.
RZ125 rat bike. Looks like some body bits missing, but quite clean.
An assortment of early and mid-late RG250s.
This mid-late version was missing a few parts (see piece of paper wedged between tank and seat), but looked like a good prospect.
One of two TY250s. The other one was in similar condition.
Two bitsa RG400s. Each one had parts missing. One was arguably better than the other.
Two more RG400s. A lot tidier and both complete (I think), but still needed work.
A bargain for the right person. Missing the rear wheel and motor seized, but just right at $200 if you already had the parts to fix it!
R1-Z racer project, or possibly a roadster with more work.
A Suzuki RV, before they went all four-strokey.
Two RGV250 VJ21s - some parts missing!
A complete RGV250 VJ21 - looked good, despite mismatched bodywork.
TS200R - I can't remember the price, but I thought it seemed reasonable at the time. There was also a TS250X (possibly actually a JDM RH250?) and a DT200R (37F type) on offer, but I forgot to photograph them.
RZ250R with weird two-into-one pipe.
Another RZ250R - looked tidy.
This NS250R was missing the top fairing and had a couple of other minor faults (likely as a result of the fairing breaking). Otherwise looked good.
Two more NS250Rs. Can't remember whether these were offered as one lot or separately.
AR125 - popular in England and other countries, but never sold new in Australia as far as I know. Has RRIS system, similar to the KR250.
There were a few vintage motocrossers on offer, including these - a Bultaco and a CZ.
Another Bultaco.
GT750 drag racer - $5000 if I remember correctly. Could be converted to roadster, but don't expect it to go around corners too well with those exhausts!
I think that all the bikes in the photos were still unsold by the time I left (late morning), so it may be worth contacting OGMC if you want more info or to make an offer. Sadly I'm not on the OGMC payroll , but I thought this event (and the bikes) may be of interest to those who missed it or couldn't attend.
...and some of the more interesting four-strokes:
HD WLA - an older restoration or budget build perhaps - a little rough in a couple of places, but looked nice overall.
1989(?) GSXR400 - not for sale!
1984 GSXR400 - needed engine rebuild and a bit of tidying up.
The proprietor's own Katana race bike. I don't think he really wanted to sell, but it was priced at $25000 for anyone who had to have it.
ZX-4 - the four-stroke contemporary of the KR-1.
CB750 - a few parts missing, but looked like a good start.
Regards,
James |
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Top-shaggy Show Star !
Joined: 05 Mar 2011 Posts: 1757 Location: Derbyshire
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 12:48 am Post subject: |
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Wow Aladdin's cave of 2 stroke loveliness
And... A3 AR125.. A pretty rare bike even by UK standards, nice _________________ We are where we are... |
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The Cameraman
Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Posts: 608 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 12:49 am Post subject: |
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Hi James,
some interesting kit there and a surprise to see the AR125.
thanks for posting. _________________ Kindest regards
Reggie |
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StrokerBoy Show Star !
Joined: 15 Nov 2006 Posts: 1293 Location: Oop North, UK
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 10:36 am Post subject: Re: Old Gold Motorcycles project bike sale day... |
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James P wrote: |
An assortment of early and mid-late RG250s. |
Ooh, a fully-faired Mk.II in HB colours !
James P wrote: |
1989(?) GSXR400 - not for sale! |
'89 GSX-R400RR-SP. Nice. Not that hard to find over here (would make a nice little brother for my 750RK), not expensive either, but they're all trashed. |
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emzedder
Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 324 Location: E.Anglia
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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A cavern of loveliness .... _________________ If it don't ring-a-ding-ding it ain't worth a thing |
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Howie
Joined: 18 Oct 2009 Posts: 511 Location: Kwaksville
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Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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WOW!
I'll take the H1 500 or the Nsr250 or the.................
Seriously, you could spend a lot of money in there....... damn my feeble credit score |
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gagster55 Show Star !
Joined: 04 Dec 2006 Posts: 219 Location: West Yorkshire
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Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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eeeek ! thank God it's not in the UK |
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James P
Joined: 31 Mar 2013 Posts: 185 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 12:53 am Post subject: |
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Howie wrote: |
Seriously, you could spend a lot of money in there....... damn my feeble credit score |
Yes - somehow I managed to get out of there without spending any money.
Glad the photos were of interest.
Regards,
James |
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The Cameraman
Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Posts: 608 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 6:55 am Post subject: |
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James P wrote: |
Howie wrote: |
Seriously, you could spend a lot of money in there....... damn my feeble credit score |
Yes - somehow I managed to get out of there without spending any money.
Glad the photos were of interest.
Regards,
James |
Hi James,
you must have way more 'won't' power than I have! _________________ Kindest regards
Reggie |
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