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Originally Posted by kiesan
Nice one @Baz . I’ve always wondered what buying a bike from Kaplan would be like. The guy sure has energy lol.
I’ve had a zillion V4 Hondas over the years, seemingly every gen and size. Yes I’m an addict.
The RC30 is my V4 obsession. Yes I know not very original but what can I say I like what I like. Had 4 in the past I stupidly sold. But not this time! Maybe 7 years ago I learned of a project French market 1988 RC30 that had lived in Guam. Now here in Seattle in project form. Turns out the guy had a 1995 916 “Varese” also a project.
It took almost 6 years but finally the guy caved. I bought both bikes. The duc was less of a project so I woke him up first. Then the Honda! Took me maybe a year. It has plenty of patina but it runs/rides like new with many choice, period mods. I absolutely love it!
Trying to add pics but using this forum is just as frustrating as I remember lol
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Thank you, Kie - appreciate the comments!
There was a nice RC30 that sold on B.A.T. in January....$30K!
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-honda-rc30-3/
Sorry you couldn't get your photos posted.
There is a feature once you start your new message just below the message body in blue coloration "Click Here To Upload Photos". Once you click on that a new box comes up. You just drag your photos into that box one at a time and when they show they are uploaded you close that box and then hit the "Submit Reply" button.
The photos need to be Jpeg files. I don't know if this helps.
Kenny was a good guy to do this deal with but we had a few minor glitches I had to followup with so it wasn't perfect. He stays pretty busy so stands to reason there will be stuff not going perfect.
My name was misspelled on the paperwork they mailed me so I'm waiting for a new batch to come. Until then I can't title or register the bike.
Then none of the keys that came with the bike fit the lock in the back for the helmet and to release the seat so I had to take that off and send the key code to an eBay seller to get keys made. I'm hoping those arrive by end of week.
There was also a $500 deposit I paid via PP as soon as the auction ended that accidentally wasn't applied to my wire transfer calculation. I got that refund today as soon as I called it to Kenny's attention.
He also offered to reimburse me for the keys so he's been a stand up guy in every way.
There's always going to be little glitches when you buy something - especially long distance.
The bike really runs great! I will upload a video at some point. I can't really ride it until I get the registration - last thing I want is for it to get towed off. The fairings would get damaged I'm sure!
Safe riding my friend.....and hope to see some pics of your machines!
