Anyone want to lend me ?3k....

neatbik · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Karma :

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-NS400R-NS400-NSR400-ROTHMANS-CLASSIC-2-STROKE1986_W0QQitemZ140279208000QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item140279208000&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Anyone...?

Drooling

stevo as b4 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Karma :

I'd pay that for an equally immaculate and tidy original RG500 or RD500, but not for an NS400R to be honest. Although in my mind the NS was the overall best GP500 replica, it never sold that well and the engine parts situation has become really difficult. It would be hard to keep one on the road for 30k+ and thus i don't think they are worth £3k because of this. If you see a comparable RD500YPVS with a similar low mileage for that money, then id definately consider it.

Blau Zedong · Banned Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Karma :

Looks a peach. Probably worth the asking price as minus a few bits of pattern bodywork it is 100% original. Easily the best chassis of the era but they ain't much quicker than a YPVS unless tuned. Sweet bikes though.
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stevo as b4 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Karma :

Yes they were by far the best handling bike of the GP replica 2strokes, but they were also about 20bhp down and 15mph down on the RG or YPVS.

The problem for me is that i've always wanted an RD500 at some point, ( i love the sound of them!), but being a Yamaha 2stroke with all the heritage and cult following they attract, they will always be priced pie in the sky for a decent example, despite how good or bad they are to ride and how well they handle etc. I doubt you'd see a YPVS500 in that kind of condition for less than £4-5k, and you can buy alot of new or nearly new excellent bikes for that.

Blau Zedong · Banned Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Karma :

None of these type of bikes will ever be cheap again. I know someone who has just bought an RG500 which isn't stock (has Swarbrick pipes, GSXR USD forks etc etc) and that cost £3700!!!
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

I once saw someone selling a excellent "condition" NS400R it had 12k miles on it I think and they wanted £700 for it. Everytime I hear about the ns400's I always kick my self.
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rotax81 · Nearly there... Joined: 10 Sep 2008 Karma :

i have no problem lending you 3k.
if you send me a cheque for 6k you can have half Thumbs Up

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