WANTED T500 in New Zealand

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troutmaskreplica
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WANTED T500 in New Zealand

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Suzuki T500 or GT500 in New Zealand. Any condition considered. Wanted one of these 25 years ago but never happened..!
MikeH1A
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Re: WANTED T500 in New Zealand

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What part of the country are you in and are you looking at a particular price range?
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Re: WANTED T500 in New Zealand

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Hi. I am in Wairoa,Hawkes Bay. Price up to $2500. Basically looking for a project bike. Thanks for your reply.
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Re: WANTED T500 in New Zealand

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There's a rather ugly one on TradeMe at the moment but the price seems a bit high for what it looks like. Are you going to do a full resto or get a nice regular rider out of her?
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troutmaskreplica
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Re: WANTED T500 in New Zealand

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Yes I've seen the ugly one on trade me! There was an even uglier one last week that didn't sell. Just after a good regular rider. Cheers.
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Re: WANTED T500 in New Zealand

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Next week, I will be loading to airplanes in a container bound for New Zealand. I have my 1975 T500M for sale and could probably make arrangements to get it on the same container for a reasonable price. My T500 is in excellent running condition and I'll sell it for $2500 USD + shipping.

You can see pictures here https://picasaweb.google.com/1038113225 ... 500ForSale" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

and a video of the bike being started and run here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZITNv1fj ... re=mh_lolz" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Mike Nellis

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Re: WANTED T500 in New Zealand

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Hi Mike thanks for the offer. I have recentlypurchased a 71 T500 here. In good running order been repainted black guess the previous owner didn't like candy lavender. !
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Re: WANTED T500 in New Zealand

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Who wouldnt like Candy Lavender????? It is such a cool colour and soooo 70s :up:
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Re: WANTED T500 in New Zealand

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Yes I am half tempted to paint it glorious psychedelic candy lavender once more. At least the local mongrel mob wouldn't nick it!
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