Read-only archiveOriginal forum posts · 2005–2020

Going to sell

55 posts · Started by whufc0 · 16 Apr 2011

Archived topic · Replies closedJump to last post ↓

Post 1 by whufc0,

#1
Have decided today, after a slight accident that im going to put bike back to standard and sell. Got absolutely no confidence in the bike anymore.
Went out today to get new set of leathers, bought a set of Arlen Ness, was riding home on bike, on outside of traffic, and a car decides he wants to turn left.
I slam on the front brake, and this is the 4th time its done this, ( has happened before when out with Klinck, Shade and Bic on the Finchingfield runs) the bike bounces along.
The car just clipped the side of the bike. only danges is ( what i cant believe) , gear selector bent, rub mark on swing arm slider, my new sidi boots are f**ked, and i reckon ive cracked a bone in foot.




Post 2 by whufc0,

#2
By the way, were is the best plack i can buy another gear selector?
cheers

going to take all parts of bike

Lsl bars
Crg Arrow mirrors
shortie levers
orange guard
belly pan
motohooligan box
full titanuim system
GB racking engine cover set

Post 3 by fuel,

#3
I much do you want for the full system? Presuming its in good nick. PM if you want to discuss

And your mirrors?

Post 4 by bic_bicknell,

#4
Sorry to hear this mate.

What exactly happened? It's not clear from your post - did the front brake lock up or just not work?

You've done a lot of work to this bike since I last saw you.

Post 5 by whufc0,

#5
I slammed on front brake, but just bounced along as if no grip from tyres, has happened before on finch run, on that sharp bend, when i eneded up on otherside of road.

Post 6 by whufc0,

#6
37 quid for a gear shift lever,

Post 7 by preey,

#7
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 8 by whufc0,

#8
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 9 by whufc0,

#9
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 10 by Dutch,

#10
Sounds like a tyre problem?

Shame if this makes you wanna sell. It could happen on any bike, and in my experience the Superduke is one of the best bikes to have an "emergency moment" on, and survive.

Post 11 by Jody,

#11
Sorry to hear about this mate

If preey doesn't have a gear lever I'm pretty sure superdan has on for sale (in the forsale section)

Was the car indicating? can you claim of his insurance

Post 12 by preey,

#12
yer i just found gear leaver but its got no rubber on pm me if you want it

Post 13 by Mr_Trecolareco,

#13
Boucing front end and no grip is problem to be fixed easily with new tyres and suspension setup

But if you're fed up with the SD, good luck on the sell

Post 14 by DribbleDuke,

#14
Just saying; Sometymes in panic situations a little too much adrinalin enters into the equation and what seems like reasonable inputs, were far too much for the suspension and tyre grip to handle. You say that there have been other instances that the bike has acted irratic and you give an example of a tyme that you entered into a turn too hot and grabbed a fist full of brakes and all Hell broke loose.
I hate to see a fellow SD rider make a rash decission, or any rider for that matter. You have a smashingly perfect bike and a little bad luck and forcefull inputs, which are not going to be cured by a replacement steed.
Do not make to forcefull this decission like you did the front brake lever.
Just saying

Post 15 by etuna,

#15
PMd mate but I feel like a vulture. Have a sleep on it. I came off in february and my heads not right but I'm forcing myself back into it.

Post 16 by whufc0,

#16
when i take all the bits off, i will say on here, and pm the guys that have asked about the stuff,
i will get another bike, but very muuch doubt it will be another KTM.

Post 17 by Colonel_Klinck,

#17
Dude sorry to hear about your off Sounds weird as I have always found my SD amazing under emergency braking. Hope there is no break in your foot.

Post 18 by whufc0,

#18
Klink, dont suppose you remember, but it happened on last finch run, when i ended up on other side of the road on that sharp bend, after that i was less confident on bike, and this has just topped it,
will still goto finch with ya's when i get another bike, but also got our first baby Due in June, so wont be out as much anyway.

Post 19 by fuel,

#19
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 20 by ducknose,

#20
Just to know: did your SD fit Diablo Corsa III?

Sls

Post 21 by whufc0,

#21
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 22 by cheeseydave,

#22
so sorry to hear like the other fellas, its dave here who bought your power comm !, i went out last weekend with six mates ,top guy leading the pack on a factory tuono ( road all his life blah blah ) dropped it on a humpback bridge at 30 mph , bone out of the wrist ,ribs , etc , totally unbelievable low speed drop that could happen to anyone but still a bummer ! have time out and see what to do mate . now like a buzzard overhead ! please please sell me the engine covers ! thats my next modd , share the rest out but give us a chance on em , thanks and all the best ,dave

Post 23 by Twisted Jester,

#23
pm sent

Post 24 by MrZ32,

#24
Sorry to hear about your problems Ian, don't be too hasty though, if I were you I'd take it to a suspension specialist and ask their opinion and get it set up for you, a small amount of money compared to what you'll lose selling off all your bits and bike.

Post 25 by Mac_Boarder,

#25
Sent you a PM !

Post 26 by whufc0,

#26
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 27 by samba,

#27
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 28 by whufc0,

#28
Lol,

Post 29 by nampus,

#29
I'm sorry to hear you're planning on selling the ktm, especially considering the reason of the sale.
But if you are really taking it back to stock and selling the parts I'm interested in the Motohooligan airbox (and possibly 2nd butterflies and sas plates)

Nampus

Post 30 by johnpav,

#30
Weird, I've had a moment or two (self inflicted) If I was on the last bike on either of them I would have died (no doubt). The SD has saved me from late braking too, so all I can say from my point of view, get the tyres and suspension sorted and keep the beast.

Post 31 by whufc0,

#31
On the Plus side, hopefully it will only cost me 18QUID to get boots fixed, just been on phone to hideout leathers, and might get away with a new mechanisim

Post 32 by Stupid Luke,

#32
Now that some time has past from your crash date and you might have had some time to refelect, I got a few questions on your time with the SD, because I like to learn from others mistakes. Sooo... How many miles have you ridden this year before you crashed. How many miles have you racked up in your life. (I am closing in on 300,000 miles on sport bikes.) What bikes have you owned before the SD and what bike is next on your shopping list. I have about 2,000 miles racked up on my SD this year and I am really likeing it. No, I mean I love this bike. I have been riding GPZ,s Ninja's, GSXR's for over 25 years. I also ride dirt and dual sport bikes. I know the SD is a light bike with a steep stearing angle. I just don't want to be blind sided by the unknown. Thanks for any and all information.

Post 33 by whufc0,

#33
If you happen to fall off your missus mext time you jump on her....will you sell her to me.

Post 34 by Colonel_Klinck,

#34
she fall off me lol

Post 35 by PK1,

#35
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 36 by samba,

#36
If your still selling up i would be intrested in the motobox?

Post 37 by whufc0,

#37
shame you sold/are selling up mate, tis always fun selling parts on here though! Anyone after an SDR tail kit - I've got one, just taken off me bike and ready to go


good ole vultures!

Post 38 by samba,

#38
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 39 by preey,

#39
yeah but you've gone an bought an R1 now, it won't fit on that!!

Post 40 by whufc0,

#40
Hi whufc0
thanks for the fast posting and a excellent price on the bits
now all fitted & looking good

Post 41 by etuna,

#41
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 42 by whufc0,

#42
Cheers for the box mate too

Post 43 by Colonel_Klinck,

#43
u fitted it yet ??

Post 44 by whufc0,

#44
Samba, What's with your tail section? I have an 08 SD and am looking for a SDR tail for a next winter project. I am across the pond in Oregon so I am only after fitting questions. What all do I need to make the swap from SD to SDR tail seat section? Do I need a SDR sub frame?

Post 45 by indy84,

#45
Full Evo System going on tomorrow That is if the lower front header nut comes off ok. Last time I tried it didn't want to budge. Only been on there 6 months or so as well Lashings of WD40 applied.

Cheers again Ian. I can feel the grin growing already, unless that bolt shears off, in which case there is going to be swearing and lots of it!

Post 46 by Colonel_Klinck,

#46
get some heat on it aswel mate, am sure it will be fine,
good luck

Post 47 by Twisted Jester,

#47
Hey mate, pmed about lsl bars, thanks

Post 48 by Twisted Jester,

#48
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 49 by bic_bicknell,

#49
Don't do what I did, Craig, and snap the exhaust stud off in your rush to fit the Ti pipes? If you do I have a few spare - ring me when you've snapped it off and I'll let you have a new one!

Post 50 by Colonel_Klinck,

#50
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 51 by samba,

#51
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 52 by preey,

#52
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 53 by whufc0,

#53
Not bad levers are they, considing the price

Post 54 by omky756,

#54
Thanks Jester for your time. Any down sides from the solo seat? I have other bike with rear seats for girly rides. Any place to carry tools / tyre repair kit with the solo seat?

Post 55 by AlpineDuke,

#55
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

End of archived topic · Posting is closedBack to top ↑
← Back to Hooliganism