Thoughts on a KTM 640 LC4 2001

**Quasievil** · 30th August 2011, 12:09

Hi Guys I spotted one of these on TM its done 7000kms

Whats your thoughts on these for various wanderings and touring trips to the S.I

things I like is Fuel Distance, Storage, and comfort

Appreciate your comments

oh Link here

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=383979651

**Waihou Thumper** · 30th August 2011, 12:22

This has been sitting around awhile, there is corrosion on the spokes and a little more on the rotors etc. Should clean up okay I suppose. It is a low use bike, wouldn't be too bad. I was thinking about it, got some photos from the dealer, the price is way too much for what it is though.For about $4800, this would be a good price. Ex Ulysses owner as well.

**clint640** · 30th August 2011, 12:39

Yep, good bike. Top notch suspension, good range, nice brakes, good power, not too heavy plus a subframe strong enough to swing a bit of luggage off. They do vibe a bit but bikes/sensitivity varies so get a ride on it & see.

Some of the pre 03 LC4's had a habit of lunching the LH gearbox mainshaft bearing so you'd want to budget on replacing that with the upgraded roller bearing if it hasn't been done already. Otherwise it should go hard with just regular servicing until about the 40K km mark when you might want to give it a water pump rebuild & some new cam bearings.

I agree the price is a bit high, around $5K would be good buying.

Check out the LC4 index on Advrider for all you ever wanted to know.

Cheers
Clint

**warewolf** · 30th August 2011, 12:42

Usual thing with these is to add the 18L tank and comfort seat. Makes a mighty fine advtourer. Comfort has a big plus with decent suspension, but a big minus if you don't like the vibes.

Silly high price on that example, though.

The KTM LC4 (640) Thread Index is a great resource.

**warewolf** · 30th August 2011, 12:43

Snap!

**Taz** · 30th August 2011, 12:43

Looks nice. Make an offer.

**5150** · 30th August 2011, 13:42

Originally Posted by warewolf

big minus if you don't like the vibes.

I wouldn't worry too much about the vibes. He won't feel his arms after about 40-50km's

**george formby** · 30th August 2011, 13:58

Originally Posted by NZKTM

Ex Ulysses owner as well.

Where do you go after Ulysses?

**5150** · 30th August 2011, 14:19

Originally Posted by george formby

Where do you go after Ulysses?

Retirement Village.....

**Quasievil** · 30th August 2011, 16:25

Inquired about a trade on my R1, this is the complete reply, no hi, no thanks
someone needs some sales skills training.

Fuck you Warkworth motorcycles lol

"Sorry no we would not do a trade on your bike,Thanks for the enquirey"

They got this reply

Hi thanks , no problems, but what an unbelievable response !

You basically had a customer who has expressed interest in one of your products, and you clearly missed the opportunity to encourage further discussions or engage the customer in "another solution"
Sales isn’t hard, its about being polite and thinking positively about different solutions to different customers needs.

Here is a Link you might find useful however http://www.davidforman.co.nz/

Regards

Bret

**NordieBoy** · 30th August 2011, 16:31

Originally Posted by 5150

Retirement Village.....

Or Oz...

Oh, you said that...

**DR650gary** · 30th August 2011, 17:33

Here ya go, knock yerself out. Some of them maybe cheap enough to let you keep the R1.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-400557391.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-402376850.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-400501207.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-401417466.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-401250773.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-403347316.htm

This looks pretty nice as well.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-403452750.htm

**5150** · 30th August 2011, 18:18

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Inquired about a trade on my R1, this is the complete reply, no hi, no thanks
someone needs some sales skills training.

Fuck you Warkworth motorcycles lol

"Sorry no we would not do a trade on your bike,Thanks for the enquirey"

They got this reply

Hi thanks , no problems, but what an unbelievable response !

You basically had a customer who has expressed interest in one of your products, and you clearly missed the opportunity to encourage further discussions or engage the customer in "another solution"
Sales isn’t hard, its about being polite and thinking positively about different solutions to different customers needs.

Here is a Link you might find useful however http://www.davidforman.co.nz/

Regards

Bret

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