Wanted : ktm RC8

[padraic2271]

After getting a good price for the SP1 I think I can finally look at buying a
KTM RC8 . They seem to be common enough in the Uk where they can be picked up fairly handy but would rather buy one here, been looking though, not too many about, anyone on here got one they want to sell?

[Interceptor]

Bike Bizz in Ballina. Lol

I'd bring in a UK one, in fact I'd search out an RC8R and get that.

'cltr

[roguesquadron]

Originally Posted by padraic2271

After getting a good price for the SP1 I think I can finally look at buying a
KTM RC8 . They seem to be common enough in the Uk where they can be picked up fairly handy but would rather buy one here, been looking though, not too many about, anyone on here got one they want to sell?

Theres bugger all about. Ive seen one of the road and another for sale, in bike bizz or something. To be honest looking at the likes of ebay theres a nice selection in the UK. Lets just say when i go to get my bright green zx7 i wont be buying one here
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[Dakar]

E bay.. good price on 2009 / 2010 models out of the crate. Nice bikes, but reckon you'll find it hard to sell on, when you fancy something else :)

[The Road Runner]

Originally Posted by padraic2271

After getting a good price for the SP1 I think I can finally look at buying a
KTM RC8 . They seem to be common enough in the Uk where they can be picked up fairly handy but would rather buy one here, been looking though, not too many about, anyone on here got one they want to sell?

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[wquinn]

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[hedzball]

Adalla off here may... Think i recall him on about shifting it

[shermanator]

JAS on here was talking about selling his a few weeks ago

[MB72]

Go for RC8R model, they improved it with bits and bobs. Think that gearbox was giving some trouble on the first models, shifting problems. Unique bike if you like to stand out from the crowd.

[Airmax95]

took me over a year to source one here lad and that was by pure luck.
they are a great bike and draw a lot of attention,if you into that sort of thing
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why you moving the SP1 on?I was lucky enough to be able to hold onto my SP1 ,would never dream of selling it

[padraic2271]

Originally Posted by wquinn

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I sold my SP1 to buy that bike but missed it by a couple of hours, shame, looks like a beauty

[padraic2271]

Originally Posted by Airmax95

took me over a year to source one here lad and that was by pure luck.
they are a great bike and draw a lot of attention,if you into that sort of thing
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why you moving the SP1 on?I was lucky enough to be able to hold onto my SP1 ,would never dream of selling it

The SP1 was lovely and clean with low miles (4k miles), done a lot of soul searchin selling her but when someone offered me 5 grand, couldn't turn it down! Lovely bike for a quick blast on but shockin uncomfortable after anything longer than a half hour in the saddle

[padraic2271]

Originally Posted by MB72

Go for RC8R model, they improved it with bits and bobs. Think that gearbox was giving some trouble on the first models, shifting problems. Unique bike if you like to stand out from the crowd.

Love the R model but waaay outa my price range. I think the early ones were recalled for gearbox issue so all should be sorted now

[padraic2271]

Still looking

[PADDYOT]

Originally Posted by padraic2271

Still looking

Apparently the Honda centre in Ballymount is now a KTM agent, he has two RC8's in stock. I've no more details, neighbour was just telling me the other day, maybe give them a call.
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[scottser32]

i love them bikes there crackin, are they reliable, and do they need much servicing?

[Bored of bored of force-v4]

The brother on here (adalla) was thinking of shifting his as he hasnt had time to get out on the two bikes, beauty it is too
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[Fatboyslim]

If Mc callens dot have one , they will source one for you.
And you will have 100% peace of mind
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[DAZ1261]

Definitely recommend the RC8. Still miss mine..
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Gearbox issues were sorted with either factory fix or recall. I tried the "R" whilst mine was in for service and I could see the extra money tbh..Very snatchy at low speeds, cos of fuelling. I dropped a tooth on front sprocket but aftermarket exhaust fixes it properly. Akrapovic was the only system available at the time (€2750 approx) but there's a crowd in the UK called JC Exhausts who make a whole system for bout £750. It's A typical KTM, thrash it but maintain it! Very stiff rear shock, less than 12stone and needed to change the rear spring to get some form of movement from it. All in all, great bike. PS, if you don't mind paying VRT; Wayne Mounter KTM in Cardiff had a good few last time I checked.

[DAZ1261]

Edit: re RC8R; I COULDN'T see the extra money!!!