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Title: Is this cheap???
Post by: evo550 on June 16, 2014, 10:25:32 pm
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mount-helena/motorcycles/bsa-b50-mx-71-/1047143341
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Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: Simo63 on June 16, 2014, 10:49:25 pm
I'm not up with the pommie stuff but surely that's well under priced???  Enough to make me think it's a scam.

Anyone know the seller or the bike?
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: nada on June 16, 2014, 10:54:23 pm
I don't know, given the market is shot to shit at the moment, and the bloke is clearly desperate to sell. It's probably on the money.

It's a very targeted market selling old British stuff, as there is a reason no one wants it! LOL
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: geoff on June 16, 2014, 10:57:25 pm

 It's not a scam as I know the bike. Price has dropped dramatically over the last few weeks.
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: Simo63 on June 16, 2014, 11:03:49 pm
I don't know, given the market is shot to shit at the moment, and the bloke is clearly desperate to sell. It's probably on the money.

It's a very targeted market selling old British stuff, as there is a reason no one wants it! LOL

LOL .. all interesting points :)
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: John Orchard on June 17, 2014, 10:05:53 am
This bike advertised for $9K not long ago, it would have to be worth about $12K, if  l can sell a KX l`m buying it !
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: Simo63 on June 17, 2014, 10:16:57 am
What's it eligible for though?  I would have thought that being a 71 it can't be pre 70 so must be pre 75 maybe??  Or is it a carry over model? 
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: Digga on June 17, 2014, 10:24:48 am
He's also selling an original unrestored old valiant that is begging for a "pimp my ride" job, for those Chrysler fans? Its in WA so maybe a good package deal for someone? Fly over, hook the BSA onto the Valiant & cruise back home to......

With 1 weeks leave & a mate, could be a perfect holiday trip  :D :o ::)
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: Brian Watson on June 17, 2014, 11:01:39 am
Well Digga..look again..it is a Centura...it is all yours mate.. prolly won't make it home..BSA however is a nice bike..
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: Digga on June 17, 2014, 11:43:00 am
Hmmmm, good call, my bad & I'll pass  :o
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: Simo63 on June 17, 2014, 12:02:30 pm
Hmmmm, good call, my bad & I'll pass  :o

Steve Centuras are a fast little car with a 265 (or 245) hemi motor fitted.  They are light weight and can be made to go like hell .. similar to a Torana.

I'd have one for sure :)
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: John Orchard on June 17, 2014, 12:48:12 pm
^^^^^^ Agreed
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: Simo63 on June 17, 2014, 01:26:02 pm
^^^^^^ Agreed

Centura sold .. not to me either :)
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: saint on June 18, 2014, 07:12:28 am
Same but different..........

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mudjimba/motorcycles/ccm-580cc-1974-vmx-tt-yamaha-engine/1049496636
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: Slakewell on June 18, 2014, 09:07:51 pm
Yes
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: steve234 on June 18, 2014, 10:00:18 pm
I'd go the beeza, that swing arm on the ccm looks bent?
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: Simo63 on June 19, 2014, 12:00:00 am
Nice bike:

(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a438/Simo63/Pic2_zpsbd6c5841.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/Simo63/media/Pic2_zpsbd6c5841.jpg.html)

(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a438/Simo63/Pic3_zps644ae528.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/Simo63/media/Pic3_zps644ae528.jpg.html)

(http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a438/Simo63/Pic4_zps1443fbc8.jpg) (http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/Simo63/media/Pic4_zps1443fbc8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: flower pot racing on June 19, 2014, 01:47:24 am
bargain of the year I would say.  So much so I would think it is a scam.

If it isnt a scam buy it quick.  I have seen motors sell for more than that and on that basis this one comes with a free bike!  If anyone is coming to Farleigh and will be sending their bike over in a crate and would be happy for this bike to come with it, I'll send the money now.
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: flower pot racing on June 19, 2014, 01:53:05 am
Same but different?  Not really. 

Early CCM that has been modified to take a Jap motor means that the frame has been cut about which will drastically affect the price.

And what class to you ride it in?  In the UK is isnt pre74 anymore.  It is a no mans land bitza.  To reverse the mods would cost an absolute fortune and would make no sence.  Just build a new one.

That said it looks good, I bet it is loads of fun and goes like the clappers!  Could be a cheap toy for someone.  It will never ever be worth CCM money, because it no longer is a CCM.  A standard B50MX will always be worth more and unless it is ultra cheap I would choose the B50 every day.

(oh, bugger it I would buy them both!!!!)
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: Simo63 on June 19, 2014, 07:48:00 am
bargain of the year I would say.  So much so I would think it is a scam.

If it isnt a scam buy it quick.  I have seen motors sell for more than that and on that basis this one comes with a free bike!  If anyone is coming to Farleigh and will be sending their bike over in a crate and would be happy for this bike to come with it, I'll send the money now.

Ive checked it out, it's legit as far as I can ascertain.
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: bigk on June 19, 2014, 09:41:19 am
Not my "cup of tea" but looks cool & is good buying at that price. I declined one offered to me for $3K about 10 years ago, not as nice as that one, but not far off it. Personally I'd rather race an MR50, but surely someone has to buy it for those $, even though freight is most likely a consideration.
The media has a lot to answer for as well, how many times do you see some fat git or pretty boy on tv spruking not to pay full price & to haggle, haggle, haggle? Plus the state of the frickin' economy, nothing is really different unless you've lost your job. They should shut the fu*k up with all the doom & gloom & stop instilling fear in the community. It would be nice to some real news for a change, or some happy positive news, rather than oh woe is me & the rest of the world, or how Kim kardashian is making another music video!
Damn I'm getting grumpier in my old age.
K
Title: Re: Is this cheap???
Post by: 80-85 husky on June 19, 2014, 09:47:42 am
"Personally I'd rather race an MR50"

I love it ;D ;D ;D

I reckon we should donate a trip to Iraq for the kardashians which would make this world a better place