Spokey Posted November 25 Posted November 25 14 hours ago, Andymann said: My Brother in CT is selling his 748R and his 999R but both red unfortunately..... And I recently started putting feelers out to sell my XTZ - After the recent Fairest Cape I just don't see myself doing another Rally and I really only bought it to ride with my Dad. It's not the most desirable Tenere of the bunch but the XT/Thumper FB page where I put the ad had quite a few hits, just nothing concrete. Time of the year I guess..... Those R models will have a premium price. I do like a 999 too. I saw your XT advertised…I like it. The 748 I have been looking at does not have the Ducati books nor a spare key. No idea on the last belt service so I would feel the need to get that done. I may make an adjusted lower offer with this in mind.
IceCreamMan Posted November 26 Posted November 26 https://press.ktm.com/news-ktm-announces-strategic-restructuring-plan-?id=209380&menueid=3050&l=international&s=08 KTM have grown exponentially and have bought into other brands. Such rapid expansion is dangerous. Sometimes.
Spokey Posted November 30 Posted November 30 I am unable to get the info I require before dropping Randellas on the Ducati 748 that I was looking at. There is no service history, no books and no info on the last belt service. There are no spare keys. The bike was on display in a house. Anyways a rather interesting Yamaha MT01 has come up at a good price. I have bought from this seller before and have trust. Just wondering what you enthusiasts may think of this as collectible potential. Rare and quirky springs to mind. However a nice addition to a collection of early 2000 V twins. photo is of the bike by the seller.
IceCreamMan Posted November 30 Posted November 30 3 hours ago, Spokey said: I am unable to get the info I require before dropping Randellas on the Ducati 748 that I was looking at. There is no service history, no books and no info on the last belt service. There are no spare keys. The bike was on display in a house. Anyways a rather interesting Yamaha MT01 has come up at a good price. I have bought from this seller before and have trust. Just wondering what you enthusiasts may think of this as collectible potential. Rare and quirky springs to mind. However a nice addition to a collection of early 2000 V twins. photo is of the bike by the seller. Quirky bike. Surprised Yamaha ever launched this as it didn’t really fit in anywhere. I don’t think sales were good either for that reason. They go for around 6 grand here, just looked and found an sp version for 14 grand but doubt they will get that. I reckon go for it, Yamaha reliability, Lekker cruiser , it has its place under the sun.
Andymann Posted December 5 Posted December 5 (edited) On 11/30/2024 at 8:37 AM, Spokey said: I am unable to get the info I require before dropping Randellas on the Ducati 748 that I was looking at. There is no service history, no books and no info on the last belt service. There are no spare keys. The bike was on display in a house. Anyways a rather interesting Yamaha MT01 has come up at a good price. I have bought from this seller before and have trust. Just wondering what you enthusiasts may think of this as collectible potential. Rare and quirky springs to mind. However a nice addition to a collection of early 2000 V twins. photo is of the bike by the seller. So those are really interesting bikes - a future classic for sure. They got quote a bad rap, especially here in SA because everyone was anticipating this was the new VMax and when it arrived it was very disappointing - Massive Torque (see what I did there!) but not much else. Redline is at 4500rpm if I remember correctly. We brought in 50 to SA and eventually had to dribble them out as demos. R1 forks, R1 brakes, not an R1 swing arm (although very close), and a XVS1900 motor. Save some money for the proper Akrapovic pipes - they sound great with them! But don't expect Superbike performance....... Edited December 5 by Andymann sp Spokey 1
Spokey Posted December 5 Posted December 5 2 hours ago, Andymann said: So those are really interesting bikes - a future classic for sure. They got quote a bad rap, especially here in SA because everyone was anticipating this was the new VMax and when it arrived it was very disappointing - Massive Torque (see what I did there!) but not much else. Redline is at 4500rpm if I remember correctly. We brought in 50 to SA and eventually had to dribble them out as demos. R1 forks, R1 brakes, not an R1 swing arm (although very close), and a XVS1900 motor. Save some money for the proper Akrapovic pipes - they sound great with them! But don't expect Superbike performance....... I have just been thrown a curve ball…. I am in Joburg heading home tomorrow and have been to see a really interesting little Laverda 750 S Formula in bright red. I expect that is even more rare but in all honesty it is unlikely I would ride it much. Very pretty Italian exotica though.
Spokey Posted December 5 Posted December 5 Photo from advertisers page. This is a little beauty…… IceCreamMan and WaynejG 2
Andymann Posted December 6 Posted December 6 14 hours ago, Spokey said: I have just been thrown a curve ball…. I am in Joburg heading home tomorrow and have been to see a really interesting little Laverda 750 S Formula in bright red. I expect that is even more rare but in all honesty it is unlikely I would ride it much. Very pretty Italian exotica though. You're a sucker for punishment aren't you..... I buy my vehicles using a very simple theory - I'd rather be unimpressed than annoyed. If there was ever a manufacturer that didn't subscribe to that theory it will be a Laverda.... Having said that, I happily be annoyed owning one of these i24 and Spokey 1 1
IceCreamMan Posted December 6 Posted December 6 18 hours ago, Spokey said: Photo from advertisers page. This is a little beauty…… Always liked these. Would happily have one.
Andymann Posted December 6 Posted December 6 I've just seen the page number and it reminded me about that time Kawasaki couldn't be bothered trying to sort out the midrange on their ZX6-R so just said screw it and added an extra 36cc..... IceCreamMan 1
IceCreamMan Posted December 6 Posted December 6 9 minutes ago, Andymann said: I've just seen the page number and it reminded me about that time Kawasaki couldn't be bothered trying to sort out the midrange on their ZX6-R so just said screw it and added an extra 36cc..... Remember when these were released and they couldn’t race in 600 cc classes so a bit short sighted. A quirk of the uk bike tax scheme is that bikes are taxed according to cc and there is a class from 400 to 600 which is about 70 a year and then anything bigger than 600 is taxed at 115 or thereabouts. Another own goal by Kawasaki and the combination of the 2 factors must have put folks off buying these. Still at 636 to this day so maybe I am overthinking it.
Spokey Posted December 9 Posted December 9 (edited) So…….here I am in Cape Town having ridden across from George to check out and test ride the big Yam MT01. What an interesting though off the wall bike. Rides really well and handles way better than that engine configuration would suggest. Bit of a tractor, revving to just 5000rpm but at 2500/3000 it pulls like a train…….no panniers for touring…..take the caravan!! Anyway……..to screw all my plans up a KTM RC8 has become available. This is a dream bike of mine, I am a huge fan of the LC4 and LC8 engines. Perhaps my plans will change!This bike is in the colours of my 1190R……..would be a great addition to the stable. The Laverda I posted earlier has perhaps gone the hard way…….I think there will be more drama than fun in that ownership experience. Right now I am between the RSV Aprillia 1000 and the MT01……..until this….. Edited December 9 by Spokey Content
Hairy Posted December 9 Posted December 9 1 hour ago, Spokey said: So…….here I am in Cape Town having ridden across from George to check out and test ride the big Yam MT01. What an interesting though off the wall bike. Rides really well and handles way better than that engine configuration would suggest. Bit of a tractor, revving to just 5000rpm but at 2500/3000 it pulls like a train…….no panniers for touring…..take the caravan!! Anyway……..to screw all my plans up a KTM RC8 has become available. This is a dream bike of mine, I am a huge fan of the LC4 and LC8 engines. Perhaps my plans will change!This bike is in the colours of my 1190R……..would be a great addition to the stable. The Laverda I posted earlier has perhaps gone the hard way…….I think there will be more drama than fun in that ownership experience. Right now I am between the RSV Aprillia 1000 and the MT01……..until this….. HAVE YOU TAKEN THIS BIKE FOR A TEST RIDE YET!!!!!!!!!
Spokey Posted December 10 Posted December 10 14 hours ago, Hairy said: HAVE YOU TAKEN THIS BIKE FOR A TEST RIDE YET!!!!!!!!! Yeah, the MT01, but riding home today I figure the RC8 is the way forward! I am a huge fan of the LC8 engine…….as I sure you are aware! Hairy and WaynejG 2
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