Fowles Auctions

[ozkat]

Are there any ASF members that regulary attend the Fowles auctions in Melbourne or Sydney? That can tell what some of the prices 1000+cc sportsbikes go for? Also if anyone would be interested in inspecting and maybe bidding on some for me. Ofcourse ill pay you for your time.

[chopaweeza]

I go about 2 or 3 times a year usually bidding for someone else. Prices vary wildly. Big Honda 4 cylinder models, , R1's , GSXR1000 and Busa's always fetch silly money. Honda V twins typically go between $3-6K , big Kwak's average $3-4k and Aprillia about $10k. It varies wildly depending on the model, damage, Stat Write Off or Not, number of Lebs at the auction(Lebs go crazy bidding on sports bikes) and the number of bike wreckers there. Some models always attract top dollars and even if you are a winning bidder it doesn't guarantee you'll get it(reserve & all). All up though, Fowles is alot better to buy from than Pickles for alot of reasons so stick with them. I live not far from the Fowles Smithfield yard so give me a yell if you need extra piccys/inspection from there.

[chopaweeza]

I go about 2 or 3 times a year usually bidding for someone else. Prices vary wildly. Big Honda 4 cylinder models, , R1's , GSXR1000 and Busa's always fetch silly money. Honda V twins typically go between $3-6K , big Kwak's average $3-4k and Aprillia about $10k. It varies wildly depending on the model, damage, Stat Write Off or Not, number of Lebs at the auction(Lebs go crazy bidding on sports bikes) and the number of bike wreckers there. Some models always attract top dollars and even if you are a winning bidder it doesn't guarantee you'll get it(reserve & all). All up though, Fowles is alot better to buy from than Pickles for alot of reasons so stick with them. I live not far from the Fowles Smithfield yard so give me a yell if you need extra piccys/inspection from there.

[suxukifreak]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/13947534223985.jpg Check out this 1400 at Fowlers:([V]

[suxukifreak]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/13947534223985.jpg Check out this 1400 at Fowlers:([V]

[Iceman]

Does it come with the pallet or is that extra?

[Iceman]

Does it come with the pallet or is that extra?

[Large]

It probably comes free with the flat space saver in the background

[Large]

It probably comes free with the flat space saver in the background

[suxukifreak]

Good to see a 1400 that weighs 120kg dry! ;)

[suxukifreak]

Good to see a 1400 that weighs 120kg dry! ;)

[Iceman]

It's fugg'n dry alright, kiln dried!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Iceman]

It's fugg'n dry alright, kiln dried!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[totaldamage]

Ive been to the melbourne auctions a few times....
You can never guess what the bikes are going to go for.Depends how many people are there and what they are after but it's easy to get into a bidding war.

From what i've heard Townsville is the best value for money

[totaldamage]

Ive been to the melbourne auctions a few times....
You can never guess what the bikes are going to go for.Depends how many people are there and what they are after but it's easy to get into a bidding war.

From what i've heard Townsville is the best value for money

[pesh]

yeah can say the same i go to fowles auctions all the time in melbourne .. as said by chopaweeza depends on the number of lebz .. they go spastic for r1's n shit dont ask me why ..maybe they wana meet ullah in person... u can check them out and even bid online for them im pretty sure

[pesh]

yeah can say the same i go to fowles auctions all the time in melbourne .. as said by chopaweeza depends on the number of lebz .. they go spastic for r1's n shit dont ask me why ..maybe they wana meet ullah in person... u can check them out and even bid online for them im pretty sure

[latheboy]

when are the auctions on in melbourne .. weekly /monthly

[latheboy]

when are the auctions on in melbourne .. weekly /monthly

[totaldamage]

Monthly
WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2006 http://www.fowles.com.au/auctions/auction.aspx?auction=DB149

[totaldamage]

Monthly
WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2006 http://www.fowles.com.au/auctions/auction.aspx?auction=DB149

[latheboy]

cool total thanks

[latheboy]

cool total thanks

[speeddemon]

Chadams went to one in Syd. Bunch of lebs paid 8k for a TL that all in the know saw frequently at Eastern Creek getting the tits flogged off it - I assume TL's have tits dont they? In Syd new 1000cc seem to be way over priced at the auctions in general.

[speeddemon]

Chadams went to one in Syd. Bunch of lebs paid 8k for a TL that all in the know saw frequently at Eastern Creek getting the tits flogged off it - I assume TL's have tits dont they? In Syd new 1000cc seem to be way over priced at the auctions in general.

[tlr2nv]

I could never find anything at the auctions.

Ended up finding my '02 GSXR 600 for $1,825 on egay. She's my track bike now. USD 750 Showa forks $190 (inc shipping); $150 for upper and lower triples; $500 for race glass; $300 for rim and discs. Cost me about $2,965 to build my track bike.

Far less than if I tried at the auction.

[tlr2nv]

I could never find anything at the auctions.

Ended up finding my '02 GSXR 600 for $1,825 on egay. She's my track bike now. USD 750 Showa forks $190 (inc shipping); $150 for upper and lower triples; $500 for race glass; $300 for rim and discs. Cost me about $2,965 to build my track bike.

Far less than if I tried at the auction.

[Razorback]

People seem to forget its not about winning the bid, its about getting a bargain. They just seem to figure, "Im at an auction therefore whatever I pay will be a bargain."

[Razorback]

People seem to forget its not about winning the bid, its about getting a bargain. They just seem to figure, "Im at an auction therefore whatever I pay will be a bargain."

[pt]

yeah i've been to the sydney ones a couple of times. the prices depend on the number of weird shady looking characters and then who wins depends on how many big ugly looking henchmen the shady looking people have each. they pay ridiculously high prices for anything considered late model that has fairings, presumably to fix up and sell, or to take the compliance plates off and put it on their stolen bikes. unless you want a crashed bimmer or tourer, you'll pay way too high a price.

[pt]

yeah i've been to the sydney ones a couple of times. the prices depend on the number of weird shady looking characters and then who wins depends on how many big ugly looking henchmen the shady looking people have each. they pay ridiculously high prices for anything considered late model that has fairings, presumably to fix up and sell, or to take the compliance plates off and put it on their stolen bikes. unless you want a crashed bimmer or tourer, you'll pay way too high a price.

[Hillsy]

I've been going to the Bris auctions for a while now and recently ended up getting a ZX9 as a project. It took me about 6 months of going and being outbid until I got lucky with this one. R1's and Busa's tend to go for stupid money no matter what condition, but I have seen ZX12's go pretty cheap ($2500-3000) - but it depends on the day, etc...
Just don't forget to do the math though - If you are looking at a repairable write-off, you've got to add in the $300 plus to have the repaired bike "inspected" before you can register it, and also Fowles charge about 7% on top of the bid price for their admin fees - so there's another $500 odd for nothing.

[Hillsy]

I've been going to the Bris auctions for a while now and recently ended up getting a ZX9 as a project. It took me about 6 months of going and being outbid until I got lucky with this one. R1's and Busa's tend to go for stupid money no matter what condition, but I have seen ZX12's go pretty cheap ($2500-3000) - but it depends on the day, etc...
Just don't forget to do the math though - If you are looking at a repairable write-off, you've got to add in the $300 plus to have the repaired bike "inspected" before you can register it, and also Fowles charge about 7% on top of the bid price for their admin fees - so there's another $500 odd for nothing.

quote:Originally posted by speeddemon

Chadams went to one in Syd. Bunch of lebs paid 8k for a TL that all in the know saw frequently at Eastern Creek getting the tits flogged off it - I assume TL's have tits dont they? In Syd new 1000cc seem to be way over priced at the auctions in general.



No, but it's now owned by some tits :D

quote:Originally posted by speeddemon

Chadams went to one in Syd. Bunch of lebs paid 8k for a TL that all in the know saw frequently at Eastern Creek getting the tits flogged off it - I assume TL's have tits dont they? In Syd new 1000cc seem to be way over priced at the auctions in general.



No, but it's now owned by some tits :D