Hey Pete,
Thanks for that and the link to the 1100. I looked at the bike down in Vegas a while ago, pretty rough unfortunately, lots of crash damage, replacement plastics broken and an engine that showed signs of having had alot of work done and very odd story with the bike... Saw a real minter for sale in Alex about six months back but guy wouldn't let it go for less than $6k!
Really appreciate your offer of getting a guided tour of what to look for. I agree the Oamaru bike is pricey. I'm still tempted by the low kms but you never know the condition till you look closely hey.
I've got a good excuse to head up that way this week as we've family farming up that way. I'll flick you a txt if i do. Thanks for the advise. Love Karitane btw, used to live in Dunedin and hung out alot up there with the Mules's surfing - did you know them?
cheers, j