oh joy... a 'what bike' thread....

Gilby104 · July 31, 2014, 10:35:54 AM

Quote from: Bullet on July 31, 2014, 08:32:35 AM
spotting a big V twin theme to your list!

what about an Aprilia RSV1000R

hard to get more bling on an exotic italian V twin for the money in my opinion, I only got an sp1 because I couldnt afford the aprilia!

Danoir, I have been just beaten to this thread.... my mate Cham who a few of you lot met on a trackday at Brands has the 1098 and had come from the Aprilia. He maintains, hands down that the Aprilia is a better bike to ride on both road and track. I am sure they both have pro's and cons for ownership but if it's just to ride the bloody thing then that is most definitely where he would advise you spent your money. Maybe worth a try?

Hope that's of some assistance my dear fellow.

tucola · July 31, 2014, 10:52:21 AM

Quotenooooo you need an orange or a white one!

Hmm, I like that in black.

Nat · July 31, 2014, 11:11:32 AM

Doubt you'll have more fun than on one of these, you won't need to charge it between rides as, in my experience, they always start! Not exactly exotic, but definitely a classic. And I'm biased.

Okay, maybe not...

Gobert · July 31, 2014, 02:41:56 PM

Nice looking but really gutless............here you go........

http://pbmagforum.co.uk/index.php?/topic/51087-mv-agusta-750-f4-11/

Lord Danoir the first · July 31, 2014, 03:01:06 PM

linky-no-worky

Gobert · July 31, 2014, 03:08:14 PM

Mv 750 f4 , red and silver, 15700 miles, 12 months tax and MOT, just been serviced and had new cush drive rubbers fitted. Fitted with pc3, rear sets, crg clutch lever and brembo master cylinder. A few age related marks it is 14 years old. classic insurance eligible. £5250.

Lowering the price to £4750, but this is a fixed price no offers.

Going on ebay this weekend.

Those are his 3 posts - not sure why you can't see it - maybe you have to be a member?

Lord Danoir the first · July 31, 2014, 03:10:25 PM

Very cheap......

Carbon_ZX6R · July 31, 2014, 03:16:26 PM

captain sensible · July 31, 2014, 04:03:18 PM

i have a feeling that is coming up to one of its major services, and that might be why he is selling it as they are not cheap by any means, have a look at an maintainence manual as that one i think involves taking the front of the bike apart.

MOzZereLLa · July 31, 2014, 04:12:38 PM

Personally, I wouldn't touch an old MV with a 10ft barge pole.

Gobert · July 31, 2014, 04:22:31 PM

Totally agree.

Lord Danoir the first · August 01, 2014, 08:15:21 AM

I'd love one, but I'd rather pay a little more for a mint well looked after example.

Lord Danoir the first · August 01, 2014, 08:15:56 AM

Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on July 31, 2014, 10:31:13 AM
Dan. Be very careful buying a used RC8.

Lots out there are unsold 2008 bikes wearing later plates. Lots of early bikes have shocking fuelling or many recalls that needed carrying out.

Suggest you view, check its VIN number and then contact a KTM dealer to find out the exact age of the bike and whether it has any recalls outstanding.

A decent RC8 will have an Oberon clutch master cylinder and hopefully either a PC111 or PCV with a decent remap (even with the stock exhaust).

that was really useful thanks