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Marque Remarks => KTM => Topic started by: Oldmxnut on April 12, 2014, 10:49:45 pm
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Story is, several years ago a I had good intentions. In fact as I logged back on here I see its been quite a while.... Never-the-less, Ive recently moved and I have three KTMs in various states of disrepair. Years I think are 76, 75 and 74 (??Serial Nos : 54 609 98315, 54 511 87245 & 54 406 79883) 125cc engine, 2 x 250cc engine and 1 x 400cc engine. The issue is that they are all in pieces and mixed up. Im not sure I could confirm (without a lot of homework) which of the parts / pieces belonged to which bike. So bit of a quandary on how to sell them. You guys got any easy suggestions on the best way to sell them? I was thinking ebay piece meal but given the number of parts and collection it would take a while. There is a mixture of NOS pieces as well. Thoughts?
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I have sent PM
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Me too ;D
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Sounds like you need to sell them in a job lot. I could be very interested.
Please email Pics to slakewell at bigpond.com
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Thanks for the interest gents. Have about half dozen PMs already.. but I think for good sense I should sell as a lot. Thinking about it, although probably more value piece by piece on Ebay, all of the pieces will end up everywhere. I know that was always a frustration when I was looking. Ideal if you can least get the majority of the bike. So Ill get some pictures and much details as I can and reply to the PM's.
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I have sent PM
Another "superannuation" investment Dennis ???
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Story is, several years ago a I had good intentions. In fact as I logged back on here I see its been quite a while.... Never-the-less, Ive recently moved and I have three KTMs in various states of disrepair. Years I think are 76, 75 and 74 (??Serial Nos : 54 609 98315, 54 511 87245 & 54 406 79883) 125cc engine, 2 x 250cc engine and 1 x 400cc engine. The issue is that they are all in pieces and mixed up. Im not sure I could confirm (without a lot of homework) which of the parts / pieces belonged to which bike. So bit of a quandary on how to sell them. You guys got any easy suggestions on the best way to sell them? I was thinking ebay piece meal but given the number of parts and collection it would take a while. There is a mixture of NOS pieces as well. Thoughts?
Do the right thing and negotiate with one of the good fellas here, not only am I a sure that you'll be paid a fair price but you'll also know you're bikes are going to a worthy and loving home that will restore the bikes and have years of enjoyment racing them as well. For the record I'm not at all interested..
Cheers, Brendan
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Agree with sentiment. Would prefer to sell to someone who knows. Anyone interested PM me and I will send detailed pictures.
Frames /swing arms have been restored with two pac , colour matched. No scratches or dents. One bike I progressed a little further then the others with wheels restored with NOS Metzeler tyres, polished Sun rims. One tank, side plates, air box, seat, handle bards, levers, grips etc, restored. I noticed tonight a renthal handle bar from the day is amongst the lots. I remember it come of the younger bike (76-77 GS) but not sure if this was original. Lots of NOS pieces. (ie. new handle bars, levers, cables, rubber sleeves). Some new moulded plastics. Also have one set original fenders decayed but mouldable. Also spent a lot of time on ebay so various pieces which don't belong to the bikes. i.e. front forks from an 80 model come to mind. The 175 / 400 engines were runners, complete. the 250 magnesium was decaying. (i.e. why I purchased another complete 250 motor from the states). Overall I would be confident that at least 90% of each bike is there. Not that I threw anything out, just two of the bikes weren't runners when purchased and had a piece or two missing.
One thing i could never confirm is that the 76 stamped looked like a 77GS but it had an orange frame. I always thought the orange frame didn't turn up until the next year. Perhaps the original owner painted it orange to look like a "new bike". Under the orange there was the ktm grey.. so not sure. [All frames are restored grey].
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Could you forward photos to [email protected]
Cheers
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Thanks for interest gents. No takers as yet so advertised on gumtree today as a job lot if you know anyone interested.
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What year is the 400 motor?
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What year is the 400 motor?
400A.D.? ;D
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I think its a 78 but will check serial number on Monday to confirm. Very clean piece. Imported for the states for a pretty penny.
Have started to list for a start all the items not belonging to complete bikes on ebay this last week. Anyone interested look up my wife's "alwaysdifferent1" profile. She is really appreciating all the technical questions coming through :)