buckets
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Post by buckets on Jun 11, 2012 9:28:00 GMT 10
Looking at the 2008 aprilia for a next bike option. Has anyone owned or ridden one a bit? Looks good on paper but might be hard to live with. Any insights appreciated.
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erno
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Post by erno on Jun 11, 2012 12:44:49 GMT 10
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jk
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2000 VTR SP1; 2006 Daytona 675
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Post by jk on Jun 12, 2012 17:54:38 GMT 10
My 2c - I looked at these as a serious option before I ended up with the R1. They are a great looking bit of kit but not without some issues (what bike doesn't have some issues?). Do some surfing on the forums and you'll find the info. Rog also owned one and will be able to give some more insite - I don't think he had any probs with his.
Even after I read about a few 'potential' issues I was still keen to ride one. I didn't get to stretch it's legs but ultimately I found the riding position very aggressive and the suspension very stiff - this could be good or bad depending on what you are using it for. The bars were no lower than the R1 but the tank is quite long which means you have to stretch further - not so bad if you have longer arms. There were a few other little niggles like the location of the indicator switch below the horn which was pretty stupid. Find one and ride it - that's the best way to find out.
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pete
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Post by pete on Jun 12, 2012 22:56:16 GMT 10
Surely that hasn't only done 1000ks in 7 years
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Post by yellaterra on Jun 14, 2012 0:22:54 GMT 10
Surely that hasn't only done 1000ks in 7 years New speedo/instruments I reckon. In fact I saw another Aprilia advertised probably 2 years ago with the owner stating the km's were not correct due to him having to replace the speedo/instruments. Euro trash!  |
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Post by Sharpest1 on Jun 15, 2012 9:18:07 GMT 10
Rogers instruments were trashed after he washed the bike.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2012 11:48:23 GMT 10
Yep, I bet the instruments have been replaced. You would assume the owner would be up front about it anyway. Just check with the RTA to see if it has been a R/wrightoff.
They are a great bike but they are a single minded sports bike. I'm not a big bloke but I did a few long trips on it without any problems. Just be prepared to maintain it.
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jk
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Post by jk on Aug 17, 2012 17:29:15 GMT 10
Buckets,
What did you end up doing about the SV? Ridden any?
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