Here's one for Fred...

[b.walker5]

....and any other side car enthusiasts.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-276135663.htm

It's the only XS1100 side car rig I've ever seen down here, and as much as i dont like them it looks pretty good.

[fredintoon]

Hi Brian,
that's a real nice rig. I put mine together out of what I could find, what I could afford and what I could build but that rig looks like someone planned it.
Especially the LL forks and the easy-access sidecar with separate beer carrier.
Judging by my son's opinion after a 3-year visit to NZ & Australia that "bikes down here cost twice what they do at home", even the price is reasonable.
You should swallow your prejudice and try a rig.
Warning, they are habit-forming. There is no cure.

[crazy steve]

...Judging by my son's opinion after a 3-year visit to NZ & Australia that "bikes down here cost twice what they do at home", even the price is reasonable.
You should swallow your prejudice and try a rig.
Warning, they are habit-forming. There is no cure.

Geez, for what you 'down under' guys are reporting for used prices this looks like a steal. That price wouldn't be that far off the mark in the states...

'78E original owner

[petejw]

Thats one nice unit at a good price.

ive noticed the past 1 - 2 yrs the
price of the xs has gone up heaps here in aus,
asking prices for the xs in good cond
are around $4500,
and ive seen some unregistered in poor/fair condition
asking around $2000.

makes me feel good that i paid $1400 for mine
in good original condition.

[b.walker5]

Nah Fred, i've got enough bad habits already

Here's an two wheeler that i just found at a spectacularly good price for it's condition, although the exhaust is "interesting"

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=275215217

If I can convince the wife that I need another, then this just might be mine

[cueball]

Think laterally

Take her for a ride on a roller coaster and then buy it while she's not talking to you