Been away for a while (4y), back with a new bike!

ripzay · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Karma :

Cool KTM Bag
Original Reciept
EU Certification doohickey
Every MOT Certificate
Every Service Stamp
An 'Owner Stamp' for every winter lay-up he did
Every single Receipt ever
Datatag gubbins
Fitting manual for aftermarket rear hugger
Original Owners Manual
Original SD 990 Brochure
Original SD 990 Powerparts Brochure (complete with hand-written prices next to the stuff I guess he had on his wish list.)
Magazine clippings of possibly every article ever featuring an SD990
Some print outs from this very forums of mods he considered doing and/or did! - maybe he was a member? RIP David, thanks for a wonderful machine.

Since getting the bike, i've added some crash protection, a tank protector and some smaller mirrors - and i've got some shorty winging their way here..

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/183506/Bikes/Duke/Crash%20Bobbins%201.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/183506/Bikes/Duke/Crash%20Bobbins%202.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/183506/Bikes/Duke/Tank%20Protector%202.jpg

Very Very Happy!

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Current: 2005 KTM SuperDuke 990
Previous: 1996 Suzuki Bandit 600
Previous: 1994 Suzuki GSX-R 400

CaNsA · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Karma :

Lose the S from HTTPS in your links.

Shreeve · Scooby Slapper Joined: 01 Jul 2013 Karma :

Very clean for an 05, lovely bike!
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Dave70 · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Jan 2012 Karma :

Looks immaculate Shocked

A very nice find indeed. Thumbs Up

MC · Banned Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Karma :

Nice! How much? Respect to the former owner, still riding in his 70's

Doubt I'll still be alive
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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

That my friend is a tidy bike Shocked

I've never seen one so clean Laughing

Great bikes to ride, I really enjoyed it aside from the breaking down. Handful to ride around town but NSL and country lanes, thing is a beast Thumbs Up

_Troy_ · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Feb 2011 Karma :

sorry, but that's fugly.
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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

_Troy_ · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Feb 2011 Karma :

stevo as b4 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Karma :

You could say Fugly about a KTM RC8 too, but that wouldn't stop me wanting to straddle one for a long hard ride!

sabian92 · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Oct 2012 Karma :

Respect for riding that as an OAP. Laughing

Very tidy bike, I'd be jealous but I don't have a licence to ride it!

_Troy_ · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Feb 2011 Karma :

ripzay · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Karma :

Thanks guys..

I realise that the styling of the superduke doesn't appeal to all visually.. But I like it.. I would have preferred the facelift headlight but I couldn't complain much when I found this bike in this condition.

I already have a long list of extras I would like to add to the bike such as the obvious exhaust, air filter and remap (which I'm Currently saving for, should get this in the next 2 to 3 months) .. Remove all the EU emissions rubbish and plenty of carbon fibre.

I will be keeping all the standard parts and making sure that anything I do is reversible because I think there is a lot of value in it as a completely factory immaculate bike should I come to sell it.

Cheers

Rip
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Current: 2005 KTM SuperDuke 990
Previous: 1996 Suzuki Bandit 600
Previous: 1994 Suzuki GSX-R 400

trevor saxe-coburg-gotha · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Nov 2012 Karma :

1cyl · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Welcome back, and nice KTM. Really enjoyed when I test rided an 05 plate. Felt like it wanted to pull my head off in an MX lid Brick Wall

. I personally prefer the look of the these to the new 1290. Love underseat pipes + Think the chin/belly spoiler makes it look more aggressive. Although the facelifted would also be my preference, with less orange.

Get anywhere close to £4k?
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ripzay · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Karma :

I paid a little over the odds at £4.5k but I felt it was worth it given the condition and service history.. The previous owner obviously loved this bike and everything about.. And it shows.

I bought it from the same ktm dealer as the original owner who had it serviced there every time... They knew the bike and we're very helpful..
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Previous: 1994 Suzuki GSX-R 400

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

4.5k from a dealer in spanking nick is not over the odds IMO.

I test rode one that was up for £5180 and was in much worse condition.

-Matt- · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Apr 2013 Karma :

Impressive condition Shocked

Even more impressive a 78 year old was hooning it about Laughing

1cyl · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

ripzay · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Karma :

I'd like a set of akropovic evo cans for it, but at £1300+ they are just waaaay too pricey.

I've been looking at other options and so far i'm thinking of getting a set of mivv suono cans which can be had for £500-600 depending on any potential customs charges that may get applied...

https://srv1.anotherbike.com/mivv/img/alllanguages/KT002L7_b.jpg

There are also some very good airbox replacements for the superdukes but they are all pretty pricey, talking £150 to £250, and the one that's rated the highest is out of manufacture now unfortunately - i'll just have to keep my eyes open for one on ebay.
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Current: 2005 KTM SuperDuke 990
Previous: 1996 Suzuki Bandit 600
Previous: 1994 Suzuki GSX-R 400

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

I'd save for a power commander first, PCIII USB one, get a map to remove the horrible jerky low end.

Then get new cans, a quick dyno to get it set up spot on and you'll be laughing Thumbs Up

1cyl · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

If it were me. I'd just get the cheapest open pipes I could find to replace the whisper quiet stockers. Maybe look into a suitable map flash, depending on how it runs after fitting. .
But wouldnt even bother with airbox, or other expensive engine mods as i felt it rode a treat, maybe get a K&N mesh at most if available. But otherwise, jus spank that som biatch!
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ripzay · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Karma :

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Ooooh that is handy to know! I know Triumphs can be done, didn't know about the KTM Thumbs Up