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the_lone_wolf
04-11-13, 08:42 AM
It's time...
A pair of very nice guys came and looked at the bike last night, spent two hours looking at everything and asking loads of questions
Nothing wrong with the bike, as I already knew, price agreed, and tonight I get to make the journey and deliver her to her new owner...
Feels sad and right at the same time, I've done a lot with this bike, and I'm happy to see her go to someone who's obviously going to use her properly
Of course, the sadness of selling your P&J is tinged with the happiness that it's new bike time... I'm not saying anything but it might well not be orange... ;)
Feel free to share your own experiences of buying/selling, your regrets, and if you fancy you can have a guess at what the new bike might be... :D
I very recently sold my SV after ownign it from new for 10 happy years. I did everything on that bike and had many a happy time on it. I sold it to a friend of mine so at least I still get to see if from time to time but selling it meant that I could get the bike Id wanted for about five years. Thats why a black GSXR750 now adorns my back yard and makes me feel naughty when I see it!!
Orange bike eh? Hmmm, orange coloured Kwak? More likely a KTM though, yes?
Fallout
04-11-13, 10:48 AM
I sold my SV to some guy who was a roadie for Jethro Tull. Old boy Harley rider who fancied something lighter and was a proper character. I had a spin on his Harley and didn't get it, unsurprisingly. Sadly he had terminal cancer at the time and died shortly afterwards, but I did manage to get a vid of him driving me home (I delivered the bike) in his hand made (not a kit) one off car. You get a taste for his character in the vid. Really the most pleasant sale you could hope for.
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That car is the nuts. The old guy is one of a kind, proper old school engineer.
Littlepeahead
04-11-13, 12:47 PM
I sold my T5 Classic scooter via an ad on the postcard board at Sainsbury's to a young guy who lived near my flat. He came round with a mate and said he used to see me tearing about on it and said he wanted one as he couldn't afford a car but didn't want a chav bike, and then lo and behold he spotted the very one in a pic at the supermarket so was very happy.
I think after Christmas I shall have another bike in my garage. This one...
http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=1134&pictureid=7305
The nephew has outgrown it but told me he's not getting rid of it and he's going to park it between the SV and the XJR 'as Auntie Clare and Uncle Doodie don't ride those either' (he has a point and he doesn't know yet I've already bought him a larger one with Father Christmas delivering it).
squirrel_hunter
04-11-13, 01:34 PM
It's time...
I'm not saying anything but it might well not be orange... ;)
I was in a particular shop in Swindon at the weekend.
There was a distinct lack of Orange. Sorry.
Fallout
04-11-13, 02:49 PM
That car is the nuts. The old guy is one of a kind, proper old school engineer.
He was a legend. The nice twist to that story is after he died one of his friends got in touch with me to tell me (someone he was trying to get me to buy a bike from!). Neither him nor his Mrs new I'd made this video and it's the only footage they have of him alive and apparently it was a floods of tears moment when they saw it. :)
He was a legend. The nice twist to that story is after he died one of his friends got in touch with me to tell me (someone he was trying to get me to buy a bike from!). Neither him nor his Mrs new I'd made this video and it's the only footage they have of him alive and apparently it was a floods of tears moment when they saw it. :)
Nice one mate it captures him well. It's a shame people like him don't get on tv, instead we get tim westwood pretending he knows anything about pimping cars out.
On topic, regret selling my sv in a lot of ways as it did everything so well, but I was offered a fair bit more than I paid and I was yearning for more power.
Thinking of getting an rsv mille next as I miss the twins.
the_lone_wolf
05-11-13, 12:38 AM
I was in a particular shop in Swindon at the weekend.
There was a distinct lack of Orange. Sorry.
Yep, I spotted it dropping off their website last week...
There's a distinct shade of white at a large dealer in Bristol, also a large amount of optimistic pricing!!!
Specialone
05-11-13, 08:49 AM
I sold my SV to some guy who was a roadie for Jethro Tull. Old boy Harley rider who fancied something lighter and was a proper character. I had a spin on his Harley and didn't get it, unsurprisingly. Sadly he had terminal cancer at the time and died shortly afterwards, but I did manage to get a vid of him driving me home (I delivered the bike) in his hand made (not a kit) one off car. You get a taste for his character in the vid. Really the most pleasant sale you could hope for.
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Mate that's brilliant, massive respect to you for doing that, he sounded a top bloke.
My neighbour in his 80's is the same breed as this guy, he's restored so many old classic bikes, was a maintenance guy in the forces, maintenance foreman at a car manufacturer for 30 years.
I could talk to him for ages, he's fascinated by my modern bikes and always comes round when I'm out on the drive.
Sorry for derail tlw, good news on the sale of the adv :)
the_lone_wolf
05-11-13, 01:34 PM
No worries dude...
Dropped the ADV off in London to her new owner last night
Oddly enough, there's a bike in London I'm very interested in...
I'm very glad you've sold that Wolfie.
I kept looking at it, and think I'd have really enjoyed it but the money at the moment is just a little tight!
Jambo
andrewsmith
05-11-13, 05:38 PM
Rumor has it, TLW has just put a deposit down on this...
http://lisabrandt.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/orange-bike.jpg
the_lone_wolf
05-11-13, 09:40 PM
Git... :p
I'm off to see a bike on Friday, it looks mintier than a extra strong mint wrapped in wrigleys gum in a glass of creme de menthe...
Git... :p
I'm off to see a bike on Friday, it looks mintier than a extra strong mint wrapped in wrigleys gum in a glass of creme de menthe...
https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS2Et70Fr5Q5tZBNTvN3a26DaFy-SkFVdS6-CThHprVzf5VVCZQ
andrewsmith
06-11-13, 01:04 PM
Git... :p
I'm off to see a bike on Friday, it looks mintier than a extra strong mint wrapped in wrigleys gum in a glass of creme de menthe...
http://www.bikehps.com/acatalog/54476.jpg
the_lone_wolf
06-11-13, 02:59 PM
I'm liking the suggestions... ;)
I've regretted every bike I have sold pretty much.
Both me and my Kerry had a tear in our eyes when I sold my 2009 Fireblade, I think she did even shed a tear. It was a Repsol and I spent quite a bit on it getting it how I wanted it. I even nearly pulled out of the sale twice, but eventually let it go.
Kerry missed it so much she forced me to buy a 2013 Custom Fireblade, I was just going to buy the same, but she said it had to be better if I was getting another one haha... Perfect, so made her my fiancé!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1098000_10151765667674837_2014558330_n.jpg
Specialone
06-11-13, 07:12 PM
I've regretted every bike I have sold pretty much.
Both me and my Kerry had a tear in our eyes when I sold my 2009 Fireblade, I think she did even shed a tear. It was a Repsol and I spent quite a bit on it getting it how I wanted it. I even nearly pulled out of the sale twice, but eventually let it go.
Kerry missed it so much she forced me to buy a 2013 Custom Fireblade, I was just going to buy the same, but she said it had to be better if I was getting another one haha... Perfect, so made her my fiancé!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1098000_10151765667674837_2014558330_n.jpg
Still need a go on that ;)
It was my wife who persuaded me to buy the more expensive explorer over the 800xc tiger, I'm already married though :)
the_lone_wolf
06-11-13, 07:14 PM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1098000_10151765667674837_2014558330_n.jpg
Only one manufacturer can pull off orange mate... ;)
http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/firstrides/9868001/122_0806_02_z%2B2008_ktm_1190_rc8_first_ride%2Bsid eview_ktm_rc8.jpg
Actually that Honda looks pretty tidy, the wheels are a step too orange for me but different strokes for different folks...
Tell me about the pain of selling a much loved bike, I shed a manly tear on the way back from London on Monday with an empty trailer... :(
Ooops, did I just give y'all a clue...?!?
The 2012 RC8R are being given away at the moment... An absolute steal, and better spec than the 2013.
I'd have been tempted if they had a pillion seat.
the_lone_wolf
06-11-13, 07:55 PM
The 2012 RC8R are being given away at the moment... An absolute steal, and better spec than the 2013.
I'd have been tempted if they had a pillion seat.
You can fit the pillion stuff if you fancy, but the official kit isn't cheap
The R model is quite the bargain, but not worth the premium over the vanilla model for me - the standard bike is stonking by itself, from the test ride I don't think I'll be finding it wanting...
the_lone_wolf
07-11-13, 03:17 PM
Picture incoming!!!
Off to see this bike tomorrow...
http://marklittlewood.eu/stuff/ejhbckd.jpg
Sorry its not a better photo... ;)
the_lone_wolf
07-11-13, 03:48 PM
Ducati?
Jambo
You can't swear here!!!
;)
If the filter doesn't pick it up, it's not swearing!
Honda. See!? If they let that through perhaps the filter's broken...
KTM 390?
andrewsmith
07-11-13, 04:26 PM
Skull****!!!
Yep it working ;)
Its Japanese, just from the cast wheels
it's a BMW 1200GS of some configuration
the_lone_wolf
07-11-13, 05:05 PM
Next photo...
http://marklittlewood.eu/stuff/sdjbhck.jpg
;)
the_lone_wolf
07-11-13, 05:13 PM
ooohhh dear tiz a KTM
It might be... :p
andrewsmith
07-11-13, 07:32 PM
White RC8R 2010 model?
the_lone_wolf
07-11-13, 07:43 PM
Cat's out the bag...
This is what I'm off to collect tomorrow, assuming everything is as described by the seller I'm sold...
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/2012-KTM-1190-RC8-10-WHITE-extras-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/eIkAAOxyHntSXCU4/$(KGrHqZHJCIFJZ,JM7FzBS(CU38MSg~~60_12.JPG
:love:
Good choice, especially the colour.
Is it running a standard exhaust?
the_lone_wolf
07-11-13, 07:47 PM
Is it running a standard exhaust?
Currently yes...
By next season, no...
Just haven't got £700-£2000+ to drop on an exhaust right now, but I'm starting a new job in the new year and should have a little bit of cash to spend...
Specialone
07-11-13, 07:50 PM
Cat's out the bag...
This is what I'm off to collect tomorrow, assuming everything is as described by the seller I'm sold...
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/2012-KTM-1190-RC8-10-WHITE-extras-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/eIkAAOxyHntSXCU4/$(KGrHqZHJCIFJZ,JM7FzBS(CU38MSg~~60_12.JPG
:love:
Nice, enjoy :)
A can can't be mega money can it? Id never spend silly money on a can, a cheaper one does a similar job, but if you have the spare money...
the_lone_wolf
07-11-13, 07:57 PM
Nice, enjoy :)
A can can't be mega money can it? Id never spend silly money on a can, a cheaper one does a similar job, but if you have the spare money...
There are a few options, they start at ~£400 for one from eastern europe but it looks terrible
JCE is the default budget choice, UK made but rare second hand, £700 new - looking like the likely choice
Akrapovics start at ~£700 used, new they're ridiculous money, think £2000
Still, stock it sounds pretty raucous, and when I do trackdays even with the baffle in the JCE and Akrapovic can easily fail noise testing... :D
andrewsmith
07-11-13, 08:12 PM
You liar its not white it pink like this 950 is ;)
http://inside.offervault.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ktm_in_pink.jpg
the_lone_wolf
07-11-13, 09:36 PM
You liar its not white it pink like this 950 is ;)
http://inside.offervault.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ktm_in_pink.jpg
Why do you think it took so long to shift the ADV??... ;)
Specialone
08-11-13, 08:18 AM
There are a few options, they start at ~£400 for one from eastern europe but it looks terrible
JCE is the default budget choice, UK made but rare second hand, £700 new - looking like the likely choice
Akrapovics start at ~£700 used, new they're ridiculous money, think £2000
Still, stock it sounds pretty raucous, and when I do trackdays even with the baffle in the JCE and Akrapovic can easily fail noise testing... :D
£700 is probably my limit, but £2k is mental, I presume that's full system?
the_lone_wolf
08-11-13, 10:40 AM
£700 is probably my limit, but £2k is mental, I presume that's full system?
It is, but there's no other option from Akrapovic
If you want the twin pipe system instead of the underslung, due to noise and power needs combined, *just* the titanium headers at ~£1700 new, then you need to buy each left and right silencer for about a grand
Altogether that's well over half what I'm paying for the bike itself :rolleyes:
Hence, the JCE looks like a good option, and sounds epic...
the_lone_wolf
08-11-13, 10:44 AM
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May I ask the silly question of where is the missus going to sit?
May I ask the silly question of where is the missus going to sit?
In the kitchen of course.
In the kitchen of course.
You haven't met her!!!! :)))
Very curious to hear your opinion after you've played with it for a few months. Especially keen to hear how you find it, after owning a 675 :-dd
the_lone_wolf
08-11-13, 10:31 PM
You haven't met her!!!! :)))
Oh god what has he done!!!
M65 be very afraid, you don't cross "The Toni" ;) :D
Anyway, I went to see it, it's absolutely spotless, basically looks like a new one from the showroom, more pictures to follow, but here's a quickie we got on the phone before the rain arrived...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/s403x403/1466116_10152098293431209_126368733_n.jpg
Oh god what has he done!!!
M65 be very afraid, you don't cross "The Toni" ;) :D
Anyway, I went to see it, it's absolutely spotless, basically looks like a new one from the showroom, more pictures to follow, but here's a quickie we got on the phone before the rain arrived...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/s403x403/1466116_10152098293431209_126368733_n.jpg
Yes but where is Toni seating? :)
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andrewsmith
08-11-13, 11:09 PM
Yes but where is Toni seating? :)
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In the car following
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the_lone_wolf
09-11-13, 10:00 AM
Yes but where is Toni seating? :)
I have the pillion seat and pegs, the previous owner hadn't fitted them so I'll be doing that... ;)
I have the pillion seat and pegs, the previous owner hadn't fitted them so I'll be doing that... ;)
Mate next time you go out for a ride with Toni as a pillion I'll be following for the views!!! :)))
the_lone_wolf
09-11-13, 10:22 AM
Mate next time you go out for a ride with Toni as a pillion I'll be following for the views!!! :)))
We had a bit of a spend at Super Duper Motorcycle Mega Store in Swindon, so we're both 100% leathers now
Doubt anyone'll be looking at me though... :( :rolleyes:
the_lone_wolf
09-11-13, 04:31 PM
Finally, given her a wash and took some decent pictures...
http://marklittlewood.eu/stuff/thRC8.1.jpg
http://marklittlewood.eu/stuff/thRC8.2.jpg
http://marklittlewood.eu/stuff/thRC8.3.jpg
:love:
stunning bike. wish i was taller.. lol
kaivalagi
09-11-13, 10:14 PM
Nice to see you've stuck with KTM! And in the best colour too! Always had a thing for the RC8, almost got one when they were selling off the last of the non-R's a while back, £8k for a new bike was too good!
Have fun on it!
andrewsmith
09-11-13, 10:22 PM
get them arka pipes for it!
the_lone_wolf
10-11-13, 01:49 AM
get them arka pipes for it!
Oh yeah, sure thing, just mail me a cheque for a couple of grand and I'll get right on it!! :p
andrewsmith
10-11-13, 07:23 AM
Sell a kidney ;-)
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kaivalagi
10-11-13, 09:01 AM
I've got JCE cans on my SM-T, can't fault them!
Just make sure to buy off the KTM forum page: http://www.jcexhausts.co.uk/ktmforum.html
the_lone_wolf
14-11-13, 03:38 PM
Well, who'd have thunk it
The day after I last posted two JCEs popped up on eBay - one of them only down the road from me...
Now she's ACF-50'd, JCE'd, insured and the weather for the weekend looks reasonable (if a little chilly!!)
Happy days...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1425685_10152111778951209_1856828251_n.jpg
granty92
14-11-13, 03:44 PM
^^ gorgeous bike mate, very very jealous. such a good looking bike and sounds incredible!! i ride past one every morning during warmer months and just stop and stare for a while til it looks creepy
stunning bike, enjoy your weekend :-)
kaivalagi
14-11-13, 06:24 PM
Very lucky with those exhausts, you know you need post a video of the lovely sound it now makes!
the_lone_wolf
14-11-13, 07:19 PM
Very lucky with those exhausts, you know you need post a video of the lovely sound it now makes!
It just drowns out the mic on my camera and phone!!
I'll have to get one though, for sure... ;)
andrewsmith
14-11-13, 07:38 PM
If it sounds like a single cylinder dumper truck it'll be running fine on the cans
squirrel_hunter
15-11-13, 12:21 AM
Now she's ACF-50'd, JCE'd, insured and the weather for the weekend looks reasonable (if a little chilly!!)
You want to go for a bimble this weekend then?
the_lone_wolf
15-11-13, 12:27 AM
You want to go for a bimble this weekend then?
Yeah why not, know anywhere good? ;)
Might see if the stretchie one is around...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/s403x403/1466116_10152098293431209_126368733_n.jpg
Blimey mate. You've put some weight on. You smuggling a duvet under that jacket.
PS. Bike looks mint. Got me looking at them now. Good value.
Pedrosa
15-11-13, 10:03 AM
I remember passing a whole line of those one day on the Ronda Road here in Spain a few years ago.Later in the day I caught up with the riders and the bikes down in Marbella itself. They were a group of bike mag journos who had just come down from track testing the bike at Ascari before it was officially released for sale.
They truly are one sexy looking bike.
granty92
15-11-13, 10:10 AM
if that is your supra i officially hate you!! off topic but dream car without a doubt
the_lone_wolf
15-11-13, 10:21 AM
Blimey mate. You've put some weight on. You smuggling a duvet under that jacket.Cheeky bugger!!
I'm not eaxctly the same shape I was last year after a season on the boats, but that is a bad photo...
I still fit in the made to measure Halo leathers I bought back in 2009... Just... ;)
the_lone_wolf
15-11-13, 10:23 AM
if that is your supra i officially hate you!!
Buying a bike like the RC8 you'd think so, but no...
I drive a Diesel Volvo estate...
;)
granty92
15-11-13, 10:27 AM
you are still in my good books then :) most i've done is sit on the rc8, surprisingly not that uncomfortable but then again i only sat on it
the_lone_wolf
15-11-13, 10:29 AM
you are still in my good books then :) most i've done is sit on the rc8, surprisingly not that uncomfortable but then again i only sat on it
It's actually more comfy once you get rolling
t'll never be a goldwing but for a "supersports" bike it's really quite nice...
Grip pads are essential though, unless you have thighs of steel, the seat isn't that grippy...
Griff-SV
15-11-13, 10:39 AM
Looks absolutely cracking!
You should go out for a blast today looking at the forecast :)
the_lone_wolf
15-11-13, 05:00 PM
Looks absolutely cracking!
You should go out for a blast today looking at the forecast :)
I did, and they say bad things come in threes...
The waist zip on me leathers broke, the clutch lever fell off and I ran out of fuel
Ahhh, new bike feelings... :D :S
Teejayexc
15-11-13, 05:07 PM
Cheeky bugger!!
I'm not eaxctly the same shape I was last year after a season on the boats, but that is a bad photo...
I still fit in the made to measure Halo leathers I bought back in 2009... Just... ;)
The waist zip on me leathers broke.....
You were saying?
the_lone_wolf
15-11-13, 05:21 PM
You were saying?
The bit that holds the jacket to the trousers, not the bit that closes the waist you manky bampot!!
:p
the_lone_wolf
15-11-13, 06:34 PM
Good thing the previous owner hadn't sold the original levers
Standards back on for tomorrow, huzzah!!
:D
squirrel_hunter
15-11-13, 08:35 PM
Yeah why not, know anywhere good? ;)
No. Sunday?
the_lone_wolf
15-11-13, 08:43 PM
No. Sunday?
Sunday could work :)
Could do a bimble off somewhere, you're probably more knowledgeable of the half decent roads round these strange parts...
squirrel_hunter
15-11-13, 08:51 PM
Nope. I got lost coming home from work once...
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