Tasty 2 smoker.

[98tls]

Tasty bit of kit for those so inclined.http://www.twostrokeshop.com/Aprilia_RS500_2008.htmBeen around awhile but ive never seen/heard of it before.

[imdying]

Nearly brought one instead of the last bike, still might be keen, if one ever makes it on the road :(

[98tls]

Nearly brought one instead of the last bike, still might be keen, if one ever makes it on the road :(

Nice eh mate,just came across it on the TL site.

[imdying]

Real nice man... I'd be keen to repower the RGV with one. As I understand it people who've ordered engines/engine bits n pieces over the last couple of years are starting to take delivery, and I've seen the odd picture of some mostly finished bikes (built by customers), so they're definitely getting there. TBH I think I'd like somebody else to guinea pig them though, given the fickle nature of a highly tuned two stroke.

[98tls]

Real nice man... I'd be keen to repower the RGV with one. As I understand it people who've ordered engines/engine bits n pieces over the last couple of years are starting to take delivery, and I've seen the odd picture of some mostly finished bikes (built by customers), so they're definitely getting there. TBH I think I'd like somebody else to guinea pig them though, given the fickle nature of a highly tuned two stroke.

You go first then eh,things scare the shite outta me,when a young fella i rode a 500 Kawka with no front brakes (seriously,not even brake lines) from Kaikoura to the old mans place just short of the Hawkswood S bends,as i say scared the crap outta me.Was a setup really,the bike had to get there and i was the youngest (read as stupid) and put my hand up to do it.:facepalm:I swear every time i changed down the fucking thing went faster lol,give me engine braking anyday mate.

[SMOKEU]

You go first then eh,things scare the shite outta me,when a young fella i rode a 500 Kawka with no front brakes (seriously,not even brake lines) from Kaikoura to the old mans place just short of the Hawkswood S bends,as i say scared the crap outta me.Was a setup really,the bike had to get there and i was the youngest (read as stupid) and put my hand up to do it.:facepalm:I swear every time i changed down the fucking thing went faster lol,give me engine braking anyday mate.

I had no front brake on my old CG125 and that was scary enough as it is with its 11bhp.

[Kickaha]

I'll have this one thanks http://bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=353588

[98tls]

I'll have this one thanks http://bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=353588

Drool,get in line.

[sil3nt]

Things are progressing slowly. Just read up yesterday on progress. The original 90 degree crank was giving problems so they have gone back to 180 degree for now. People are hoping to get everything they need before christmas. Here are a few threads:
http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195785
http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218084
^^No idea if that is the TSS 500 or from someone else.

http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215689
http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178776
^^These are worth a read if your interested in the bike.

[F5 Dave]

Do a search & you'll find my thread on building a similar beast. I started with the same kit (originally designed for ATVs), but they have progressed it a bit. I've bought their powervalves, but I'm now waiting to get my barrels back from the original kit distributor in the States as they were porous (it's taken me this long to work it out, sigh).

hold on here's me linky

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/51274-F5%E2%80%99s-first-ever-brand-new-bike!?highlight=brand+bike (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/51274-F5%E2%80%99s-first-ever-brand-new-bike%21?highlight=brand+bike)