Anybody know the biggest KTM dealer that would probably get one that I could send a deposit to so I can get on the list?
You might try Corse Superbikes here in Wisconsin. Great group of people, beautiful dealership near Road America and they do a lot to support the sport.
And another excuse to visit Blackhawk. Or I could pick it up and ride it to the Penn and deliver it to you... Let's see, Milwaukee to Deals Gap, then up the Blue Ridge Parkway...
OK, I'll schedule a Jan 2005 delivery and you can pick it up, ride the gap then ride it up here. (Snicker)
Oh, and I just e-mailed Corse to see if I can put a deposit on it now to get a position. We'll see!
No loaning it to Dutchie! ;D
I'm sorry, perhaps it's the orange, but the bike seems like a whole lot of ugly. :P I mean it has a lot of cool things but the sharp angular styling? What has gotten you so excited about it Doug?
QuoteI'm sorry, perhaps it's the orange, but the bike seems like a whole lot of ugly. :P I mean it has a lot of cool things but the sharp angular styling?
I really like the styling and I'm typically rather conservative.
QuoteI really like the styling and I'm typically rather conservative.
Yeah?
http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/2004/2004-ktm-RC8-01-2.jpg
I just don't like all the hard angles, just too futuristic for my tastes.
Ick! :P
I think it's fun. I like new, goofy looking things though.
I have big ideas of throwing some 20"s on a Honda Element, too. Not everyone's taste, I know! ;)
Oldguy gets new toys. Whoo hoo!
Heather
Ah yes, the crazy square look. Originally started by Toyota in 1998 with the Echo and adopted the next year by the Pontiac Aztec and the Honda Passport. It's nice to see that "stealth" styling didn't miss motorcycling. You should consider painting it blue and watching "Tron" a few times ;D
I like it, I think it needs just a little in the way of body graphics though.
Notice that there aren't usually mirrors in a showroom. I don't want to think of what I'd look like with that thing between my knees. It's pretty though!
Quote You should consider painting it blue and watching "Tron" a few times ;D
LOL!!!!
There is a resemblence there.
Dawn :)
Quote You should consider painting it blue and watching "Tron" a few times ;D
That would rock. You could make 90 degree turns without slowing down! ;D
these new bikes and cars with the sharp angles seems to resemble the video game graphics of 3-5 yrs ago.
:D
Life imitating art?
The Kawi MotoGP bike is kinda like that. Somewhat boxy.
You guys obviously haven't seen my RC since my crash at Blackhawk. This will clear things up!
http://www.layke.com/files/PurpRCe.jpg
Ugly is only skin deep. (You seen me with my helmet off?)
QuoteYou guys obviously haven't seen my RC since my crash at Blackhawk. This will clear things up!
http://www.layke.com/files/PurpRCe.jpg
Ugly is only skin deep. (You seen me with my helmet off?)
My mom would like that paint scheme. :)
Well. I'm older than your Mom. And besides, if my wife likes the color, I can keep it.
I didn't hear from Corse. Do you think they think I'm kidding? Or won't KTM take a deposit?
QuoteWell. I'm older than your Mom. And besides, if my wife likes the color, I can keep it.
I didn't hear from Corse. Do you think they think I'm kidding? Or won't KTM take a deposit?
Doug, give Corey Garrison the sales manager a call:
262-284-2725
cgarrison@corsesuperbikes.com
Tell him Jack at SliderPhoto sent you his way.
Thanks Jack, I'll do that tomorrow. See you at the banquet?
Doug,
Have you seen this website?
http://216.165.193.20/ktmdealers/ktmdealers.cfm
Good luck!
Rick
Thanks Rick. That's a great resource. I was looking for a really big dealer that might be able to get one before the '05 release. I'll call Corse today and see what's up.
I contacted Corey and he said the more of us that put deposits on the RC8 the more influence we'll have getting one. If you think you want one for '05, put your order in now. Hey it can't be any worse than trying to race an RC51. With enough time and money you CAN make a silk purse out of a sows ear.
QuoteHey it can't be any worse than trying to race an RC51.
What kind of idiot would try that? Oh yeah... :P :-X
Let me see... EX500, FZR400, 2000 ZX6R, SRAD Gixxer... Hey! Are you guys talkinn' about me? >:( ;D
Why, Yes! Yes we are talking about you K3. But rest assured, your not the only idtio around.
QuoteWhy, Yes! Yes we are talking about you K3. But rest assured, your not the only idtio around.
idtio. I like that. Sounds italian. :) I think I'll change my username.
Fra-jeel-ay! It must be italian! (Quote from the movie "A Christmas Story," but applies well to most any pasta rocket!)
It's a term from the WERA board, IIRC.
QuoteFra-jeel-ay! It must be italian! (Quote from the movie "A Christmas Story," but applies well to most any pasta rocket!)
*Tangent*
Did you know they're selling those leg lamps? ;D
Nate, you win the gold star this week! ;D
Sent my deposit for my RC8 today. Now, if I just don't die before it gets here.
QuoteSent my deposit for my RC8 today. Now, if I just don't die before it gets here.
Maybe you should put my name on the invoice too in case something happens and you need me to pick it up for you.
Quote*Tangent*
Did you know they're selling those leg lamps? ;D
Yup! It's tempting...
Oh, and back off, Kris. You'll notice that I began trying to con Doug out of his new bike WAY before you, so just cool it!
I live closer to Corse than both of you, so maybe I should pick it up and deliver it to Doug. ;D
Don't fight.... Nate can pick it up and take it to Chris' house and he is going to do the gap and then ride it up here. Should be broke in by then. Ahhh, dammit, I said broke.
Thanks Jack; Oh and I got my calendars today. Someday maybe I'll be good enough to get a big pic on the top.
QuoteThanks Jack; Oh and I got my calendars today. Someday maybe I'll be good enough to get a big pic on the top.
Thanks, but I don't know buddy. Between having a purplish RC and an orange tron-cycle, the odds aren't looking good. :P ;D
So, how did you get to be the idtio? You know the story behind that?
Cool calendar! I should have had you put my pic in December. Tomorrow is my birthday.
I'll repaint the Tron machine for you. I crash so much I'm getting to be a good painter. See, there's a silver lining in every cloud.
QuoteYou know the story behind that?
No, maybe I shouldn't ask.