Aprilia Toureg 600

[Eddieb]

I knew Aprilia made these but I've never seen one in the flesh. One has popped up on Trade Me.

$4k ono
four valve overhead cam 562cc Rotax engine
five speed box
disk brake front and rear
upside down front forks

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-353033692.htm

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/6/159297906_full.jpg

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/64/159297664_full.jpg

[JATZ]

Cool !!:yes:
It sorta looks like a baby Elephant

Soooo EddieB, did ya ask the seller about seat height, and k's/l yet ?

[Waihou Thumper]

I had a look at the specs for this bike and it does seem that most of that era, eg, Tenere, Cagiva, Tengai etc, all had around the same HP, weight and tank range...
There is a lot of weight there, not much fuel range, 19 litres will not get that far, like the Tenere I had briefly. They are heavy, that's for sure, but bloody capable...
Love the twin headlights still, all seem to model off the Tenere or A/T will very similar features....
One thing to bear in mind as you are all well aware of, brake those plastics - with a fall, it is welding, rather than replacement....









They must be as rare as a KLR rider buying a KTM or a KTM rider buying a DR650...Whoops :facepalm: Strike that! :)
I guess it ain't that rare after all....

[thepom]

That will be a tired old engine by now,and plastica are like rocking horse poo.....I,m sure there s cheap dr650 that would be better.....

[marks]

They must be as rare as a KLR rider buying a KTM ...Whoops :facepalm: Strike that! :)

death to the infidel unbeliever...

actually you sounded a bit 'down' on ktm in your comments about monstamans 690 SM.

At least the top shock mount bolt I had to replace on the klr took less than 2 weeks to come from Japan.:yes:

[Waihou Thumper]

actually you sounded a bit 'down' on ktm:yes:

Parts and availability is all.....Service as well from some providers...:facepalm:

[Oscar]

Parts and availability is all.....Service as well from some providers...:facepalm:

I've never had any problem with KTM, in fact rather the opposite.
I had a bit of catastrophe outside of the warranty period and they came to the party to the tune of thousands of dollars. Sure the gear box and clutch parts took a while to arrive, but no longer than comparable Jap bits in my experience (and a fuck sight faster than BMW parts for my busted up 650:angry:).

Not to mention the fact that Boyds are fantastic to deal with.

[Padmei]

I've never had any problem with KTM, in fact rather the opposite.
I had a bit of catastrophe outside of the warranty period and they came to the party to the tune of thousands of dollars. Sure the gear box and clutch parts took a while to arrive, but no longer than comparable Jap bits in my experience (and a fuck sight faster than BMW parts for my busted up 650:angry:).

Not to mention the fact that Boyds are fantastic to deal with.

Still got the G/S? Hows it going?

[AllanB]

At the risk of offending Adventure types or sounding 'gay' - why do they make the bikes so darn fuggly looking? I'm sure they could be 100% practical AND look smart too.

[Waihou Thumper]

Not to mention the fact that Boyds are fantastic to deal with.

You are right there, yes.....Took me a little while to find that out, but yes.
I did say some...:)

[Waihou Thumper]

At the risk of offending Adventure types or sounding 'gay' - why do they make the bikes so darn fuggly looking? I'm sure they could be 100% practical AND look smart too.

You have one thing right......practical it aint. Back in the day, these bikes were ridden by folk that can ride and don't fall off as much. Well, lemme' rephrase that.
Back in the day, they fell off and could buy plastics and parts at the shop the next day.....:)
These days, the type of bike you see now has to be molly coddled a little, if you fall and break the plastics, then you turn it into a naked street fighter and hang out with Honda riders at the cafe shooting the shit...:woohoo:
Fu'ugly is in the eye of the beholder......Form follows function...:) Bauhaus and Walter Gropius and shit! :)

[warewolf]

At the risk of offending Adventure types or sounding 'gay' - why do they make the bikes so darn fuggly looking? I'm sure they could be 100% practical AND look smart too.



Fu'ugly is in the eye of the beholder......Form follows function...:) Bauhaus and Walter Gropius and shit! :)That's it. There's two main influences in the looks of these bikes: rallye racing and that European flair for the avant-garde.

Personally, I think cruisers are an abomination :nya: :puke: yet to many people they are the pinnacle of grace & elegance. :scratch:

But most importantly, adv bikes are best appreciated from the riders seat, with most of the rest of it covered in dirt & scars - every one telling the story of a great ride. Who gives a rats arse what anyone else thinks it looks like?! :yes: :lol:

[Oscar]

Still got the G/S? Hows it going?

Love it:yes:
Struggling with the idea of keeping original and mint - might have to sort out the front brake.

[Padmei]

Love it:yes:
Struggling with the idea of keeping original and mint - might have to sort out the front brake.

My engineer prob has aspare adapter for a nissin brake.

[Woodman]

That's it. There's two main influences in the looks of these bikes: rallye racing and that European flair for the avant-garde.

Personally, I think cruisers are an abomination :nya: :puke: yet to many people they are the pinnacle of grace & elegance. :scratch:

But most importantly, adv bikes are best appreciated from the riders seat, with most of the rest of it covered in dirt & scars - every one telling the story of a great ride. Who gives a rats arse what anyone else thinks it looks like?! :yes: :lol:

Yup....... each scratch on the sidecover or tank, every bashed up basplate, every cabletie holding something on, every ugly homemade farkle tells a way more interesting story than a shiny piece of chrome or a blindingly shiny wax job.
Each to their own, but I would much rather spend a Sunday arvo scratching my bike up than polishing it,

[Taz]

Yup....... each scratch on the sidecover or tank, every bashed up basplate, every cabletie holding something on, every ugly homemade farkle tells a way more interesting story than a shiny piece of chrome or a blindingly shiny wax job.
Each to their own, but I would much rather spend a Sunday arvo scratching my bike up than polishing it,

You just described Padmei's KLR :lol:

[Waihou Thumper]

I knew Aprilia made these but I've never seen one in the flesh. One has popped up on Trade Me.$4k ono four valve overhead cam 562cc Rotax engine five speed box disk brake front and rear upside down front forksI bought it....:)

[dino3310]

I bought it....:)

you should have LMVD after your user name:killingme

[Waihou Thumper]

you should have LMVD after your user name:killingme

:bleh: Yeah, I know, but admittedly she is a cool machine.....

[dino3310]

:bleh: Yeah, I know, but admittedly she is a cool machine.....

yeah mate looks cool like the old Dakar bikes, look forward to seeing it in person.
im trying to get a second bike aswell, but getting it past the missus is gonna take some work:crazy:

[MXNUT]

:bleh: Yeah, I know, but admittedly she is a cool machine.....

A cool machine for this month you mean :wait:

You will have sold it by the end of next month :devil2:

[Waipukbiker]

Looking at the pics you can can see a bit of the BMW F650 Funduro in the design which just happened to be built by Aprilia anyway.
If the engine has been well maintained then age or kms wont be an issiue, my F650 has done 93,000 kms and runs like new and many Rotax single owners in the States are claiming well over 100,000 MILES on their bikes with the motors untouched.

[Waihou Thumper]

Looking at the pics you can can see a bit of the BMW F650 Funduro in the design which just happened to be built by Aprilia anyway.If the engine has been well maintained then age or kms wont be an issiue, my F650 has done 93,000 kms and runs like new and many Rotax single owners in the States are claiming well over 100,000 MILES on their bikes with the motors untouched.

From the last owner - When I got the bike it was de-registered and sitting in the back of a chaps shed in Onehunga, I believe he had purchased the bike new in the UK in 1989 and had ridden partway through Europe before freighting the bike to NZ when he came out here for his new job, he firstly used it for touring the country and then for commuting to and from his job.I found it all complete but looking a bit sad, the ignition switch was broken and there was a bit of surface rust on the frame and a lot of dust and grime.I am an Automotive Engineer and bikes are a bit of a passion so I set about tidying it up for daily use, the bike has been stripped back to bare frame, the entire frame has been sand blasted and repainted in two pack, any bearings or bushings that needed replacing have been replaced, the engine was given a good check over with a bore scope, (little Camera) and is all good, it has heaps of compression and starts easily without blowing smoke, it has been re vin’d and re-registered properly.I have owned the bike for a little over two years and it has been very reliable on the whole with the exception of a couple of things, I have replaced the battery with a new one, I have had the starter rebuilt and I have had the side covers off the engine to check the clutch and replace the sprag bearing for the starter idler.Oil changes can be done by the owner, the filter is a standard type available from any bike shop, I run the engine on a Castrol 10w30 semi synthetic oil, brake pads are of a generic type and are readily available, the brake rotors are in good condition and should serve the bike for many years yet.Front wheel is 21inch, the rear is 17inchI fitted a new chain when I first restored the bike to road worthy, it does have a cush hub which is in really good order, Cruise speed on the open road is 100 to 120kph, the speedo is not all that accurate and starts to bounce around a bit at about 80-90kph, I tend to use my GPS to track speed and 100k is a comfortable cruise with the gearing it has, I have not measured but I imagine 300k on a tank would be about right.There is a kick starter which is very effective, it also has a decompression system for kick starting, the kick lever is n the left side of the bike (it’s a European thing I think)The electric’s all appear to be in good working order and have not given me any trouble, the charging system works, the lights all work, although the fuel gauge plays up most of the time, I think the sender is faulting but I tend to unscrew the cap and look at the level rather than rely on the gauge anyway so it has never concerned me.Over all the bike is tidy, I wanted to be able to use it regularly and so I keep it well maintained.

[dino3310]

:Oi: how do we know your not telling fibs

we want Photo proof and lots of them:2thumbsup

[Waihou Thumper]

:Oi: how do we know your not telling fibswe want Photo proof and lots of them:2thumbsupPhotos of it on a trailer? It died on me today, near Orini.....AA came to the rescue as did Eddie....I am fu...d if I know what happened, but it seems like the compression is nil! I wonder if the cable is stuck holding something open, but I do not know how it happened. One minute doing a nice 100kph, nek minit, dies......Electrical maybe? I have absolutely no idea.I got it home, then went out on a DR650, reliable beast that it is......

[dino3310]

whats the diagnosis doc

[Waihou Thumper]

whats the diagnosis doc

I got the bike in bits. I have pulled off the timing belt cover and there is the issue. It has snapped. I will now source a new timing belt, hopefully they are a common belt for a Rotax motor. After looking on the www, there are belts available, but hopefully there may be one or two here in New Zealand. Thankfully it isn't anything inside that has gone bang. Glad it was cold this morning, made me stay indoors and have a look at the bike :)

[Eddieb]

Here's hoping thats all it is and a valve hasn't contacted the piston when it happened.

[Waihou Thumper]

Here's hoping thats all it is and a valve hasn't contacted the piston when it happened.


Well, as the motor just idled down and then stopped, that may be a good sign. Surely, the aprilia engineers with Rotax would allow for that? I guess I won't know until I get a belt and maybe I should also check valve clearances etc before riding it again. I have markings for TDC, I will get the bike shop to source a belt if they can. I have a source but it is expensive (euro) approx $225 for two with shipping but these are Pegaso belts (same Rotax engine) I will ask NV Motorcycles in the morning, take the belt and go from there.

[MXNUT]

Well, as the motor just idled down and then stopped, that may be a good sign. Surely, the aprilia engineers with Rotax would allow for that

I would be very surprised if the valves were not bent. Due to the combustion chamber design there are not many modern engines that have clearance when a valve is fully open and the piston comes up to TDC.

Might pay to check the Valve clearances 1st otherwise you will just have to pull it apart again.

[Waihou Thumper]

I would be very surprised if the valves were not bent. Due to the combustion chamber design there are not many modern engines that have clearance when a valve is fully open and the piston comes up to TDC.

Might pay to check the Valve clearances 1st otherwise you will just have to pull it apart again.

I am hoping that design will help out here re tolerances. It is an old motor, the belt is an easy access 2 three allen screws on the side.
Mark, you have more knowledge than me, as does most of Kiwibiker :) I will certainly ask Nik (NV) his opinion in the morning when I front up with the broken belt.


Might pay to check the Valve clearances 1st otherwise you will just have to pull it apart again.


​Yes on that count for sure...I will get it done.

[NordieBoy]

I have markings for TDC, I will get the bike shop to source a belt if they can. I have a source but it is expensive (euro) approx $225 for two with shipping but these are Pegaso belts (same Rotax engine) I will ask NV Motorcycles in the morning, take the belt and go from there.

On the Nordwest, the belt is only available from Gilera.
I've had several people say "Bring it in, we can get any type of belt" and ended up getting it from England myself...

Rotax should be easier to source.


I would be very surprised if the valves were not bent. Due to the combustion chamber design there are not many modern engines that have clearance when a valve is fully open and the piston comes up to TDC.

The Nordie was at 7,000rpm after changing down a cog when the belt snapped. The valves were sweet :sweatdrop Surprised the hell out of me. I thought I was looking at $150 per valve and a $90 belt.

[cooneyr]

I would be very surprised if the valves were not bent. Due to the combustion chamber design there are not many modern engines that have clearance when a valve is fully open and the piston comes up to TDC. .....


......The Nordie was at 7,000rpm after changing down a cog when the belt snapped. The valves were sweet :sweatdrop Surprised the hell out of me. .....

This is a bit intriguing about lack of bent valves with belt driven motors. I'd have expected bent valves as well.

Wild and woolly theory's time - belt disengages from cam sprocket very quickly so removes inertia from system and valve springs strong enough to stop cam turning almost instantly and close valves. Apart from belts snapping more regularly this sample of two (that I know of) is good reason to run belts over chains. Then again chains don't snap, they stretch, get noisy and you replace them.

Like I said woolly engineering going on here!

Cheers R

[Waihou Thumper]

On the Nordwest, the belt is only available from Gilera.
I've had several people say "Bring it in, we can get any type of belt" and ended up getting it from England myself...

Rotax should be easier to source.



The Nordie was at 7,000rpm after changing down a cog when the belt snapped. The valves were sweet :sweatdrop Surprised the hell out of me. I thought I was looking at $150 per valve and a $90 belt.

Well, the part may have to come from UK, still waiting on prices here in New Zealand. I wasn't going that fast Nordie, just changing up to fourth.
I have e-mailed the Rotax Guru, Peter Knight. www.rotax.co.uk (http://www.rotax.co.uk) so will see what he says first, get a belt first and then maybe valves later, all four of them.

[NordieBoy]

Well, the part may have to come from UK, still waiting on prices here in New Zealand. I wasn't going that fast Nordie, just changing up to fourth.
I have e-mailed the Rotax Guru, Peter Knight. www.rotax.co.uk (http://www.rotax.co.uk) so will see what he says first, get a belt first and then maybe valves later, all four of them.



Only took a week to get bits from Bob Wright Motors in Weston.

[Waihou Thumper]

This is the reply I got from Peter Knight.

Hello Mark,

Timing Belt is £19.95 plus 'shipping'...

Parts list in attachment....2 parts......

Piston & Valves are intended not to 'collide' when bet 'fails'...

6k or 12 months is belt period......

The interesting piece is what he said about the piton and valves. He knows his stuff, 'The Rotax-Man' Peter Knight who for many years (21 years at the last count) has been associated with the 'Renowned' range of motors from the Austrian ROTAX factory based at Gunskirchen in Upper Austria.So, I will order two belts and go by the 12 months/6000Km service schedule. He also sent me the parts diagram for the bike, that in itself is valuable.
Fingers crossed all will be well with the little aprilia.

[Waihou Thumper]

I e-mailed the owner, asked him about the mesh protection, if he has a template etc. Muffler looks good, as does the bash plate. These are the next little projects.

http://www.desertpistons.com/4strokesd/Apriliatuareg/Tuareg.htm

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=514908 Just look at this guys stable of bikes :)

Hey, also KTM used the Rotax motor 1982 ish... before heading out and using the LC4, apparently the factory was just down the road. :) So the story goes in the thread.
Where is my NZKTM licence plate? Hmm

[dino3310]

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=514908 [I]Just look at this guys stable of bikes :)



that XL600:drool::drool::drool::drool:

[Waihou Thumper]

The aprilia has a timing belt. In-fact I bought two as the price was too good to miss. I was quoted approx $270 here in NZ, and landed to my house, I got two for $97....A huge difference. The Rotax man in the UK is bloody awesome, huge experience in motors. I will definitely be keeping his address in my links.On another note, another UK specialist has found a genuine bash plate and a headlight guard. The guards came in blue and green, a wire cage design.He has both of these but he hasn't given me a price. I think it may be too expensive for me to buy....I wonder if he will do hire purchase :)

[Waihou Thumper]

assembling the bike after fitting the timing belt. She popped into life first turn of the crank. Valves fine, all good. Great motors those Rotax :)The timing was way off and the bolt was loose on the crankcase shaft. Easy fix, cleaned her up, now I just have to wait three months for the Reg to come off hold....:)

[Eddieb]

No poppy uppy big pics?

[Waihou Thumper]

No poppy uppy big pics?Had to go back to school on that one....:) Done! Edited the ones above too.

[Waihou Thumper]

I had a little look on EBay and this dealer who happens to be in the UK has great access to brand new aprilia parts.
http://stores.ebay.com/aprilia-vecchio

He has some great parts for the Toureg should I require anything. Here is some of the stuff, as well as a wish list for a aprilia Caponard box. Prices aren't too bad even with the shipping.

[Waihou Thumper]

and some more....these could be adapted for any bike in-fact.

[warewolf]

now I just have to wait three months for the Reg to come off hold....:)How long has it been on hold? For the first three months, you have to back-pay the rego to get it off hold which is a bit of a waste of money, but after that you can pay anytime to start the rego again immediately from that time... or so I thought.

Chap at work now only regos his road bike for the six warmer months; he's not that keen that he ever rode very much in winter anyway. The lousy amount of time I get to ride makes that probably a good idea, especially once I get the off-roader going again as that'll keep me riding during winter. :)

[Waihou Thumper]

How long has it been on hold? For the first three months, you have to back-pay the rego to get it off hold which is a bit of a waste of money, but after that you can pay anytime to start the rego again immediately from that time... or so I thought.

Chap at work now only regos his road bike for the six warmer months; he's not that keen that he ever rode very much in winter anyway. The lousy amount of time I get to ride makes that probably a good idea, especially once I get the off-roader going again as that'll keep me riding during winter. :)


That's right mate. Yeah, I know....counting down the days...you have to be certain to do it aye :)

[Waihou Thumper]

So, what has been your experiences of past owners? I have the belt done, it purrs like a kitten...What else can go wrong? Funny thing trust....especially when you don't have much knowledge. besides, anything can happen right?

[dino3310]

What else can go wrong? Funny thing trust....especially when you don't have much knowledge. besides, anything can happen right?



its all part of the adventure aye bro:msn-wink:

[Waihou Thumper]

The aprilia is for sale as is the DR650SE 2009. On Kiwibiker Trader now.
Trade me listings will come in due course.

[dino3310]

Waihou Thumper LMVD:laugh::bleh:

[Waihou Thumper]

Waihou Thumper LMVD:laugh::bleh:

:finger: Had to be done

[dino3310]

been there mate, your welcome to take the Pig for a play when ya get itchy feet

[Waihou Thumper]

$3400 for anyone that wants a nice original aprilia....:)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/152794-aprilia-Tuareg-600-Wind?p=1130393995#post1130393995

[Waihou Thumper]

$3400 for anyone that wants a nice original aprilia....:)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/152794-aprilia-Tuareg-600-Wind?p=1130393995#post1130393995



Fired the bike up this morning as well as the DR. Both started first pop. The aprilia will need a warrent and Reg is on hold.
This would be a great bike for someone. Spare Rotax timing belt included, brand new one on the bike - good for approx 12000 km
Manual included also although it is in Italian but has pictures to de cipher. She is all good to go, brand new tyres, everything works as it should.
Contact details are in the bike trader section or PM me.

[Waihou Thumper]

I took the aprilia for a ride this morning. Just a little one around a loop, bout 100Km.
The bike has a brand new battery in it and she started right off the button :) With choke she takes a little while to get to a good idle but once warm she purrs.
I was impressed by the gearbox, the changing was smoothe. If anything, the bike is a little high geared. At 100kph she was pulling 4600 rpm, so maybe it could be geared down slightly, I don't know. The speedo is way out though, must be an age thing. At 80 indicated, my GPS had 100kph on the dot. So at least I know now. The aprilia really sites nicely at 100kph in fifth and I got her up to a good speed no issue at all, that was just to get some of that stale fuel out....:)
Overall, happy with here and it has given me a lot more confidence to trust the Rotax and take her for a longer day out soon.

[Waihou Thumper]

Waitangi Day, oil change on the DR800 and a wander up the Thomsons Track
It was a very hot morning and the bike got a little hot under the collar. She is best suited for those fast South Island roads....

[dino3310]

is she still for sale

[Waihou Thumper]

is she still for sale

Yep, of course if someone offers me the right moolaa :)

[Waihou Thumper]

The Tuareg is for sale.
I have put the reg on hold but it finishes 20/06/13.
A WoF can be obtained prior to sale, it will pass no issues there. I will also put some reg on the bike if required for the new owner.
It has been ridden up and down the road, around the block to keep it purring.

The price I am looking for is $3000 ono.
Please PM me if interested. I will be listing this on Trade Me as soon as time permits.

Thanks.

[Waihou Thumper]

The Tuareg is for sale.
I have put the reg on hold but it finishes 20/06/13.
A WoF can be obtained prior to sale, it will pass no issues there. I will also put some reg on the bike if required for the new owner.
It has been ridden up and down the road, around the block to keep it purring.
A brand new Motobatt has been installed, this helps aid starting as it has a huge CCA capability.

The price I am looking for is $3000 ono.
Please PM me if interested. I will be listing this on Trade Me as soon as time permits.

Thanks.


I have reduced the price for anyone interested....$2800 ono, offers considered?

[dino3310]

summer round the corner bro wont be long before bikes start selling again

[Waihou Thumper]

It is a aprilia Tuareg Wind 600....note the spelling :)

I loaded up the aprilia and took it to NV Motorcycles for a check up.
Talk about a skilled mechanic.......
First thing noticed was the Dellorto had not been cleaned since 1988 or when the bike was first manufactured...:)
That might account for the trouble running on idle, the racing of the engine on choke and other things.
The throttle cable was perished, didn't expect that one....
One thing that may be a tad costly is the stator is buggered....
Apparently the bike starts first pop now, idles beautifully but just stops suddenly when warmed up.....
The stator is definitely stuffed!
So.....can it be rewound? He seems to think so, so I am waiting on the news.
One thing about this bike. When all is done it is going to be a keeper.......It seems I am developing a sentimental love/hate relationship with it.
Perhaps it might be the bike to take south for the DB14 or maybe the DR800 might be the go as was the DR750, that performed so well under all of that stress....:)
I will keep all posted on the results....
Oh, it also road legal, wof as well........:banana:

[Eddieb]

It is a aprilia Tuareg Wind 600....note the spelling :)

I loaded up the aprilia and took it to NV Motorcycles for a check up.
Talk about a skilled mechanic.......
First thing noticed was the Dellorto had not been cleaned since 1988 or when the bike was first manufactured...:)
That might account for the trouble running on idle, the racing of the engine on choke and other things.
The throttle cable was perished, didn't expect that one....
One thing that may be a tad costly is the stator is buggered....
Apparently the bike starts first pop now, idles beautifully but just stops suddenly when warmed up.....
The stator is definitely stuffed!
So.....can it be rewound? He seems to think so, so I am waiting on the news.
One thing about this bike. When all is done it is going to be a keeper.......It seems I am developing a sentimental love/hate relationship with it.
Perhaps it might be the bike to take south for the DB14 or maybe the DR800 might be the go as was the DR750, that performed so well under all of that stress....:)
I will keep all posted on the results....
Oh, it also road legal, wof as well........:banana:

Those engines were used in a lot of bikes, would the stator be unique to that bike or generic to the motor?

[Waihou Thumper]

Those engines were used in a lot of bikes, would the stator be unique to that bike or generic to the motor?


That is what we will try and find out. Pegaso, BMW etc might work, but the cheaper option might be a rewind? Nic will certainly do whatever is in my favour, that's why these guys are tops in my mind for the sensible approach and the wealth of knowledge he has.

[dino3310]

Morrinsville rewinds could be worth a quote for a stator rewind, i think he quoted me 270 for the XR, was a while ago

[Waihou Thumper]

Morrinsville rewinds could be worth a quote for a stator rewind, i think he quoted me 270 for the XR, was a while ago

Yes, I think he actually sent it across to Tauranga, seems he has a reliable known rewinder there.
Happy to say he thinks it is do-able. Anywhere from $180-300 :facepalm:
A new one if it can be found would be over $600!
I also think that these may be inter-changeable, Pegaso, F650GS etc? But, hopefully don't have to down that track.

[Waihou Thumper]

The aprilia has been serviced, new Warrant of Fitness. It needed a couple of bulbs to pass, so that isn't bad for an old girl!
The sidestand is too short, but it is factory. Because of the lean, it floods, so that is why it had problems running when cold. I now have it sitting on a piece of timber in the garage. I guess the problem would be solved when ridden :)
Fresh oil, new filter and the DeLorto carbie thoroughly cleaned out and serviced! The throttle cable has been replaced, she snaps back now rather than hang a bit in limbo.
A newly rewound stator to finish things off!

Now I have to rob a bank to pay for the work. :gob: Well, not too bad after the work he has done.

aprilia is off the market, I am gonna keep her....after all of that work, she purrs like a kitten! :) but has a good throaty roar when threatened...

[MXNUT]

aprilia is off the market, I am gonna keep her....after all of that work, she purrs like a kitten! :) but has a good throaty roar when threatened...

Bring her out for a ride on sunday up the coast :sunny::sunny:

[Waihou Thumper]

Bring her out for a ride on sunday up the coast :sunny::sunny:


:lol: No thanks, the weather is going to be crap! BUT, we will see what happens the night before...

[dino3310]

they had me on call for last weekends "crap weather" and that was meant to be worse than this weekend, forecast said it was going to rain today too:wacko: by my expert opinion we might have 2mm over 6 hours on sunday:innocent:

[Eddieb]

I'm itching for some riding, could be keen to go back up thompsons at some stage over summer. Maybe even have a look over the other side and see what it's like.

[Waihou Thumper]

I'm itching for some riding, could be keen to go back up thompsons at some stage over summer. Maybe even have a look over the other side and see what it's like.


Wouldn't try the other side, too difficult. It has been tried in the past but there are some deep holes and lots of sharp objects in the holes...
The Wires track - Maratoto, wouldn't recommend that either unless you are enduro skilled. Lots of portage required in places, especially in the winter. Not to mention the off road fraternity in their 4 x 4's

[dino3310]

baahumbug

im in eddie:niceone:

[Eddieb]

Wouldn't try the other side, too difficult. It has been tried in the past but there are some deep holes and lots of sharp objects in the holes...
The Wires track - Maratoto, wouldn't recommend that either unless you are enduro skilled. Lots of portage required in places, especially in the winter. Not to mention the off road fraternity in their 4 x 4's

Could be a good ride for the trials bike then

[dino3310]

ive met the odd bloke who rides there trials bike up the wires, would be a lot lighter than picking the DR up

[Waihou Thumper]

Bike is now running beautifully....Brand new tyres front and rear - Pirelli Rallycross :) Certainly changes the bikes looks :2thumbsup

[dino3310]

Hows the 800 going, done any more trips on her

[Waihou Thumper]

I started the bike and took it for a ride, what a beauty! :)
Anyway, there is a knack to warm it up, full choke, then leave it running, then wait for the change in the engine - it races, back off the choke and let here purr.....
And it does, very quiet.
BUT, funny thing is everytime I put her into first gear from standstill after a time laying idle, she lurches and stalls. Weird.
Then I start her up, put her in gear again and all is fine. What could that be guys?
The clutch is sweet and she changes smoothly when riding and idling after warming up....It even did it when I picked the bike up from the PO.

Not a biggie but she is old afterall...

[Waihou Thumper]

Hows the 800 going, done any more trips on her

Great, she's is running really well. I got a warrent, reg is current and Kaiaua beckons...(fish and chips)

[Waihou Thumper]

That will be a tired old engine by now,and plastica are like rocking horse poo.....I,m sure there s cheap dr650 that would be better.....


Not so.....By a long shot! :)
Plastics are hard to come by, yes....agreed. BUT, I will not require them because it will not fall over...:crazy:

[dino3310]

I started the bike and took it for a ride, what a beauty! :)
Anyway, there is a knack to warm it up, full choke, then leave it running, then wait for the change in the engine - it races, back off the choke and let here purr.....
And it does, very quiet.
BUT, funny thing is everytime I put her into first gear from standstill after a time laying idle, she lurches and stalls. Weird.
Then I start her up, put her in gear again and all is fine. What could that be guys?
The clutch is sweet and she changes smoothly when riding and idling after warming up....It even did it when I picked the bike up from the PO.

Not a biggie but she is old afterall...

my old DR used to do that, i thought something was sticking in the clutch and so i changed to a better grade oil and it went away

[Waihou Thumper]

my old DR used to do that, i thought something was sticking in the clutch and so i changed to a better grade oil and it went away

Yep, will look at a change of oil, perhaps a tad low even? Yes, the Big did do that, I recall now, it did it to me as well.

[dino3310]

i was meaning my 500 but yeah i remember the BIG doing it now, wouldnt worry to much about it

[Waihou Thumper]

Is for sale....This is probably the only Tuareg Wind 600 in New Zealand. Dakar pedigree...
any information required please PM me. You can find alot about the bike here on Kiwibiker, but any questions just ask. ...
I would like $3000 for her.....
Reg is on hold, wof is current and she runs sweet!

[Waihou Thumper]

$2800 ride away....
Reg on hold, will need a wof but will pass easily enough.
Rotax engine manual, dis-assembly and assembly, spare belt, new belt installed.
Brand new MT21 front and back, brand new aprilia genuine bash plate from Italy.
Bike goes very well, quiet engine....

[Waihou Thumper]

She is for sale, still....
No changes, reg on hold, will require a new Warrant of Fitness but all good.
Gathering a bit of dust here, but I start her up and ride once a week around the block....

[Eddieb]

Are you doing any riding Mark?

[Waihou Thumper]

Are you doing any riding Mark?

Looking at attending your ride Eddie...:) Details please...I am not a social network person...:facepalm:

[Eddieb]

Looking at attending your ride Eddie...:) Details please...I am not a social network person...:facepalm:

Details here: http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/events/149/waikato-west-coast-loop-ride/

Jake is planning on coming along.

[Waihou Thumper]

It is going to be sold!!

Best offer over $1700 for the rest of the week, and it ends this Sunday, can and will own it!
Seriously.....
It has a few foibles, but it runs well and with a service, adjustment here and there, you got yourself a great LAMS bike (yet to be approved, just got to be added to the list with the application)
Comes with new Motobatt battery, spare belt for the motor, new belt added recently! :)
Brand new belly pan/bash plate sourced from Italy aprilia.
All electrics work except the fuel gauge, never bothered me.
Fork seals require doing, new seals included in sale, just never had time to send it in to the shop...
It does need an oil change soon, that's about it.....

Registration on hold, needs a warrant of fitness.

[Waihou Thumper]

Offer me $1000, take it away! Brand new tyres, brand new Motobatt, new belly pan/bash plate, Brand new belt, spare belt as well included and a manual for the Rotax motor!
This is a serious bargain. The bike reg is on hold, so it is live, it will get a warrant! As is, take it away....I have a pending offer on something else. Thanks :)

[Waihou Thumper]

Offer me $1000, take it away! Brand new tyres, brand new Motobatt, new belly pan/bash plate, Brand new belt, spare belt as well included and a manual for the Rotax motor!
This is a serious bargain. The bike reg is on hold, so it is live, it will get a warrant! As is, take it away....I have a pending offer on something else. Thanks :)

Sold to new home, careful owner and will respect and give her the love she deserves....Yeah right! :woohoo:
Thanks very much for a painless trade....

[10bikekid]

Sold to new home, careful owner and will respect and give her the love she deserves....Yeah right! :woohoo:
Thanks very much for a painless trade....


Niceone, look like a good little ADV bike, my hands were tied but glad someone out there will enjoy :woohoo:

[Oscar]

Sold to new home, careful owner and will respect and give her the love she deserves....Yeah right! :woohoo:
Thanks very much for a painless trade....


It's gone to the Whatawhata Adv Bike Retirement home where it will live in luxury with two R80g/s', an XTZ750, a 950adv, an RD350 and a Z1 and other bikes of its own age.

[10bikekid]

That guy needs to buy the DR as well to help complete his set, :cool: (it would also help with my personal purchasing conscience :facepalm: )

[Oscar]

"That guy" needs a DR like a cricket ball to the head.

[Eddieb]

I know where there's an ex Kiwi Rider demo MZ Country 500 with basically the same motor sitting under a tarp.

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/MZ%20500%20Contry%2094%20%201.jpg

[Oscar]

I know where there's an ex Kiwi Rider demo MZ Country 500 with basically the same motor sitting under a tarp.



Seriously?
I thought Rick had the only one.
http://oscar.smugmug.com/People/Ricky-Havoc/i-BjKzPrt/0/M/_3%20MZ%20Country%20Rik-M.jpg

[Eddieb]

Seriously?

Seriously. It's still carries it's original Yellow stickers and KR sticker.

[Oscar]

Seriously. It's still carries it's original Yellow stickers and KR sticker.

So....

























...............where is it?
Not that I really need another bike, you understand...

[10bikekid]

"That guy" needs a DR like a cricket ball to the head.

Perhaps a little inappropriate considering recent turn of events:crazy:, and a DRBIG is not your run of the mill ADV bike, there are probably more Hens teeth than these babies in NZ now

Sorry Mark, I tried for ya :(

[Oscar]

Perhaps a little inappropriate considering recent turn of events:crazy:, and a DRBIG is not your run of the mill ADV bike, there are probably more Hens teeth than these babies in NZ now

Sorry Mark, I tried for ya :(

[1]About as inappropriate as taking topics off thread all the time.
[2]The DRBIG is a large cul de sac in Adv bike design, which went down like a short pitched ball at the SCC, however if you like it so much, let Mark see the colour of your money.

[10bikekid]

Seriously?
I thought Rick had the only one.
http://oscar.smugmug.com/People/Ricky-Havoc/i-BjKzPrt/0/M/_3%20MZ%20Country%20Rik-M.jpg


[1]About as inappropriate as taking topics off thread all the time.
[2]The DRBIG is a large cul de sac in Adv bike design, which went down like a short pitched ball at the SCC, however if you like it so much, let Mark see the colour of your money.

I see what you mean, my bad :scratch:

[Oscar]

I see what you mean, my bad :scratch:

I didn't start that, Eddie did.
However, the MZ has the same motor as the Aprilia.

I'm sure there's a thread at www.DRBIG-OH-WE'RE-SO-BIG.com where you could be happy...

[10bikekid]

I didn't start that, Eddie did.
However, the MZ has the same motor as the Aprilia.

I'm sure there's a thread at www.DRBIG-OH-WE'RE-SO-BIG.com where you could be happy...

Sounds like a loop hole but I will counter that with the fact that my comments were a promotion of the OP's other motorcycle :shutup:

And he owned this one as well, so alls good in love and war :cool:
(or was that someone else ?, no matter :confused:)
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[Oscar]

I was going to ask what you're compensating for, but with the your username it's obvious.

Perhaps you could be less subtle and ask for it to be changed to 10BikeSmallWilly.

[10bikekid]

I was going to ask what you're compensating for, but with the your username it's obvious.

Perhaps you could be less subtle and ask for it to be changed to 10BikeSmallWilly.

Lets be honest this is fun and I agree you probable are the bigger Dick :shutup:

[Oscar]

Lets be honest this is fun and I agree you probable are the bigger Dick :shutup:

I have no wish to involve my dick in this, as yours is obviously majestic.
So feel free to make more fatuous comments about the wonderful DR BIG in this thread or any other on any other subject (as Lord knows I won't care).

I'll be over at AdvRider with the other adults, why don't you join us....?

[Oscar]

There's a great thread over at AdvRider on DR750/800's.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=178712&stc=1&d=1216982486
There's even a picture of an Auckland guy that they call MCmad on his - he's been banned though...

[10bikekid]

I have no wish to involve my dick in this, as yours is obviously majestic.
So feel free to make more fatuous comments about the wonderful DR BIG in this thread or any other on any other subject (as Lord knows I won't care).

I'll be over at AdvRider with the other adults, why don't you join us....?

Please make up your mind, big or small which is it gonna be, but personally I think I need to bow to you on this one, your the king :rolleyes:

[10bikekid]

There's a great thread over at AdvRider on DR750/800's.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=178712&stc=1&d=1216982486
There's even a picture of an Auckland guy that they call MCmad on his - he's been banned though...

A little off topic perhaps but a nice bike none the less :niceone:

PS, I see thats on page 2 ADVrider "DR750 & DR800 owners thread" post 30 :shit:

[Oscar]

Please make up your mind, big or small which is it gonna be, but personally I think I need to bow to you on this one, your the king :rolleyes:

I certainly have a better grasp of spelling and grammar.

Also I note that you only have two styles of portrait, sliding on the gravel, and sliding on the beach.
You must be a REALLY good rider...

[10bikekid]

I certainly have a better grasp of spelling and grammar.

Also I note that you only have two styles of portrait, sliding on the gravel, and sliding on the beach.
You must be a REALLY good rider...

We should meet sometime, 950's at sundown :ar15:

I'll give you this Oscar, your a good time, thanks :clap:

[Oscar]

We should meet sometime, 950's at sundown :ar15:

I'll give you this Oscar, your a good time, thanks :clap:

Fer Christ's sake it's you're.

[10bikekid]

Fer Christ's sake it's you're.

At least you used the capital out of reverence :mellow:

Catch up with you for a bear sometime maybe (could do a ride also ?) :scooter:

[Oscar]

At least you used the capital out of reverence :mellow:

Catch up with you for a bear sometime maybe (could do a ride also ?) :scooter:

A bear?

Do we have those in the Waikato?

[10bikekid]

A bear?

Do we have those in the Waikato?

That could be a Freudian slip on my part :devil2: :spanking: a :drinknsin would be safer

[Waihou Thumper]

Any news mate? Is it up and running sweet? :niceone:

[Oscar]

Any news mate? Is it up and running sweet? :niceone:

I've had it out a coupla times and running great!
It would have a WOF by now, but all the air went to the top of the rear tyre...

[Waihou Thumper]

I've had it out a coupla times and running great!
It would have a WOF by now, but all the air went to the top of the rear tyre...

What did it need? What did you do?

[Oscar]

What did it need? What did you do?


It pulled the valve stem outta the tube.
The only proble was it is the only bike in my shed with a 17" tyre so I didn't have a replacement tube.
All sorted now...

[Waihou Thumper]

It pulled the valve stem outta the tube.
The only proble was it is the only bike in my shed with a 17" tyre so I didn't have a replacement tube.
All sorted now...

No, the clutch issue! :) :brick:

[Oscar]

No, the clutch issue! :) :brick:

From what I've seen after three rides, it becomes less of an issue each time.