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Unit

7th January 2007, 09:15

A lot of you already know but thought I'd better do an official thread. Finally I have managed to purchase my long awaited dream, an RSV1000R Factory. Yes, it had to be a factory. I took delivery of it on Friday, but with us in the middle of moving cities this weekend I'm going to have to wait until Tuesday to ride it:shutup: When I purchased my gorgeous SV1000S in June 06 I thought I would be some time off from an Aprilia. The SV is a fantastic bike and I really was very happy on it. However a nice wee promotion came along with my job, and thanks to Darren Smith of Moto Finance the Aprilia finally became possible (if anyone is looking for bike finance I do reccomend these guys, they specialise in bikes, planes etc). On top of that Jill has been hounding us to sell the SV to her, an '05 Factory with only 10,800ks on the clock came on the market, and the rest was just signatures on paperwork.
So now that I finally have a V-twin that DMNTD will want to ride all the time, my next worry will be tyres on both bikes (I know the Aprilia wont just be parked up in the Garage while Im at working during the week). Obviously we are now looking for all information to do with these bikes, so whatever anyone knows about them, or even opinions looking forward to hearing from you all.
Oh, and with our move to the new place we will set up two computers at home so I can spend time back on KB again, looking forward to it.:Punk:

Fatjim

7th January 2007, 09:40

excellent, See Sensei, they are for girls too.

madmal64

7th January 2007, 09:46

Welcome to the dark side:yes: There will no going back now. :Punk:
For info the Aprilia Forum is awesome http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/index.php I have found this place really usefull. The guys at AF1 have lots of "goodies" that you can now waste your money on too.
Sensei on here has got a lot of knowlege on these and he is fizzing about a new EPROM chip.
Enjoy it!

Colapop

7th January 2007, 09:47

You get some k's under your belt before TyreEaterPeter gets hold of it! Will it mean a tour down here when you get time?

DMNTD

7th January 2007, 10:03

For info the Aprilia Forum is awesome http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/index.php I have found this place really usefull. The guys at AF1 have lots of "goodies" that you can now waste your money on too.
Joined up this morning and it sure seems to be a top forum for all things Aprilia.
"Waste" money???...nooooooo invest sir,invest :yes:

excellent, See Sensei, they are for girls too.
Done and sorted sir...a very helpful man is Sensei!

You get some k's under your belt before TyreEaterPeter gets hold of it! Will it mean a tour down here when you get time?
LOL!!! I don't eat 'em tyres Col...it's the bikes that spit 'em out the back man! Oh well at least they get ridden proper like!
Mate a trip down to your's and others is definitely on the cards but we'll just settle our arses into Tauranga first up

So now that I finally have a V-twin that DMNTD will want to ride all the time, my next worry will be tyres on both bikes (I know the Aprilia wont just be parked up in the Garage while Im at working during the week).
Mwahahahaa!! You know it baby!! :innocent:

yungatart

7th January 2007, 10:41

Congrats!!! You could always take the keys with you when you go to work.....
So when are you heading down here?

Waylander

7th January 2007, 10:44

You get some k's under your belt before TyreEaterPeter gets hold of it! Will it mean a tour down here when you get time?
I hear there is a trackday at manfield next saturday. Take her along aye Chris?

Keystone19

7th January 2007, 10:52

Unit

7th January 2007, 12:01

Congratulations on the new beast and thank you for my new one!

Yes, a new toy graces my garage as well. Nicely nurtured to maturity by Duc-girl and clan, it was just ripe for the picking...

Pics to follow...hmm, might have to start my own thread...
Does that mean I was easy??:gob: Cool? Looking forward to the picks and your reports on her performance etc. Enjoy.

I hear there is a trackday at manfield next saturday. Take her along aye Chris?
What ya mean Chris? Am I invisible or something? :sick: I'll see you Thursday night (Yes, I will be the one on the Aprilia:yes: )

Congrats!!! You could always take the keys with you when you go to work.....
So when are you heading down here?
Na then he'd come marching into work (well more of a stomp) scaring the staff and clients going "Woman, where are those keys..)

Mwahahahaa!! You know it baby!! :innocent: [/B]
Yep, I know if Im following on your bike there will be a repeat of rubber being spit in my face again, just like the good old TL days :love:

You get some k's under your belt before TyreEaterPeter gets hold of it! Will it mean a tour down here when you get time?
Tour anywhere anytime we can manage Mr Pops. And he's more of a TyreSpitterLicker,mmmmmmmm than a Peter:shifty:

nodrog

7th January 2007, 12:12

Does that mean I was easy??:gob: Cool? Looking forward to the picks and your reports on her performance etc. Enjoy.

What ya mean Chris? Am I invisible or something? :sick: I'll see you Thursday night (Yes, I will be the one on the Aprilia:yes: )

Na then he'd come marching into work (well more of a stomp) scaring the staff and clients going "Woman, where are those keys..)

Yep, I know if Im following on your bike there will be a repeat of rubber being spit in my face again, just like the good old TL days :love:

Tour anywhere anytime we can manage Mr Pops. And he's more of a TyreSpitterLicker,mmmmmmmm than a Peter:shifty:

aprilia's are so last year :bleh:

hope you enjoy your new toy unit! :Punk:

WickedOne

7th January 2007, 13:28

Congrats Annette, we wish you many happy km!!!

DMNTD

7th January 2007, 13:35

Congrats!!! You could always take the keys with you when you go to work.....

Bwahahaha....who needs keys?! :done:

ajturbo

7th January 2007, 13:40

hey matey..
was great to met you and to get a word in was ... hard when you got onto the subject of the "factory"...
come to think of it that is ALL you talked about ALL night.....

ok..ok.. so i AM jealous...

AND you live in TGA now..grrrrr

WickedToo

7th January 2007, 14:05

Congrats on the new bike guys, enjoy it!!!

WickedOne

7th January 2007, 14:11

Congrats on the new bike guys, enjoy it!!!

He he he... :scooter: :scooter:

NighthawkNZ

7th January 2007, 14:47

So now that I finally have a V-twin

There is something about a V-Twin... :D

Clivoris

7th January 2007, 14:58

:yes: :yes: :first: What a splendid investment. Congratulations.

Scouse

7th January 2007, 15:49

Good score Annette you should be able to give Chris the learn around the twistys now

MVnut

7th January 2007, 17:42

Great bike Duc-Gurl, you will luv it:yes: :rockon:

madmal64

7th January 2007, 17:51

[B]Joined up this morning and it sure seems to be a top forum for all things Aprilia.
"Waste" money???...nooooooo invest sir,invest :yes:

Well you tell that to my wife. See just cant seem to get the value of carbon fibre:rockon:

Mom

7th January 2007, 20:03

Tour anywhere anytime we can manage Mr Pops. And he's more of a TyreSpitterLicker,mmmmmmmm than a Peter:shifty:

I think that should be mr "plops" :innocent: ( it is my new word for this year you know)......So you went and did it girl!.......yeeha! and he is a what?????? "SpitterLicker" - now see he tells porkies, apparently you swallow......:love:

aprilia's are so last year :bleh:

Jealousy does not suit you sir......LOL

Congrats on the new bike guys, enjoy it!!!
Welcome to the nut house Wickedtoo.......imagine all the fun to be had.....:yes:

Maha

7th January 2007, 20:20

May i just add............FUCK YEAH!!!!.......I KNOW YA BIKE AINT BLUE BUT I LOVE BLUE

Qkkid

7th January 2007, 20:23

May i just add............FUCK YEAH!!!!.......I KNOW YA BIKE AINT BLUE BUT I LOVE BLUE

:shutup: May i just addGREENS BETTER:love: :dodge: :dodge:

Maha

7th January 2007, 20:31

Good score Annette you should be able to give Chris the learn around the twistys now

:killingme :killingme Give Chris the learn :laugh: :laugh: around the twistys :lol: yeah good one Steve......:niceone:

trex_rider

7th January 2007, 20:51

Hi, congrats on your new member tothe family, i have also recently purchased an aprilia (RSV Mille 03) i am wandering if you knew of any places to get a well priced exhaust?
Cheers

Sensei

7th January 2007, 21:06

Hi, congrats on your new member tothe family, i have also recently purchased an aprilia (RSV Mille 03) i am wandering if you knew of any places to get a well priced exhaust?
Cheers

Just put a pair of Ti Arrows mufflers onto a mates 06 RSVR for him $2000 plus the remap . But you shouldn't need that . Don't need a Race Eprom do ya ? Have just put one into to my 03 RSVR .

ArcherWC

7th January 2007, 21:42

Bwahahaha....who needs keys?! :done:

you do on the aprilia mate, transponder keys, lol, even you ex-norflanders get stumped by them, lol

DMNTD

7th January 2007, 21:50

you do on the aprilia mate, transponder keys, lol, even you ex-norflanders get stumped by them, lol
LOL...still learn ya good boyo...on either bike...or my Street Magic :scooter:

warren35

7th January 2007, 22:32

aprilia's are so last year :bleh:

hope you enjoy your new toy unit! :Punk:

they do stay right side up though dont they gordon.hahahaha.brent dropped his today.

nodrog

7th January 2007, 23:38

they do stay right side up though dont they gordon.hahahaha......

lol. ya bastard :bleh:

.......brent dropped his today.

wouldnt be a true GSXR if he didnt, tell him I am proud.:niceone:

SDU

8th January 2007, 09:57

Awesome! Enjoy the new toy.:rockon:
Pics plse!

WickedToo

9th January 2007, 18:21

Welcome to the nut house Wickedtoo.......imagine all the fun to be had.....:yes:

Yee ha! So when are we going ice skating?!

Kornholio

9th January 2007, 18:53

Nice one Annette, you should be able to pop some nice wheelies on that....Look forward to seeing it soon :D

boomer

9th January 2007, 19:37

Awesome, my next bike too ..when i grow up that is.. cos they're for old people or gurls ;)

Unit

9th January 2007, 19:55

Awesome, my next bike too ..when i grow up that is.. cos they're for old people or gurls ;)
Now thats not nice, sort of statement gets you guys in trouble all the time! Im just sore cause its been FUCKING RAINING ON MY PLANNED DAYS OFF and we've been shifting and being good and all that so its raining so what does one do (when your DMNTDs partner?) go shopping for extra Aprilia parts. H E L L O, Ive just spent squillions on buying the actual bike. But seriously, I dont want to ride it in this lousey weather feeling toast from shifting house, sure is nice seeing it sitting in the Garage ready to rape ummm I mean ride (did I say Rape, sorry I do realise thats not my job :nono: )
By the way the cans are probably for sale as we have a L O N G list of modes we are going to undertake, so if anyone interested give us a PM (thats code for contact DMNTD). Hoping to test her legs tomorrow...

Colapop

9th January 2007, 19:57

Where's the frickin' pichtaz??

Unit

9th January 2007, 19:58

Where's the frickin' pichtaz?? He's been cleaning house and now sleeping I dont know how to work the camera, doh your sooooo blonde sometimes geeeees:innocent:

Colapop

9th January 2007, 20:00

Well kick his fat drunken ass outa bed - get with the fotoz! Need some bike pron... I could come an give you a cuddle...

Mom

9th January 2007, 20:00

Yee ha! So when are we going ice skating?!

Hmmmmmm iceskating..........soon methinks.......let me get the wedding over and then lets plan/scheme.......:blip:

Love to the other Wicked too....:innocent: hope he is feeling heaps better, tell him bruises are better then :sick: .LOL....sorry

boomer

9th January 2007, 20:01

Now thats not nice, sort of statement gets you guys in trouble all the time! Im just sore cause its been FUCKING RAINING ON MY PLANNED DAYS OFF

Good things come to those who wait.. she'll be all the better for having to wait a day or so..!!! She's a beaut alright..ENJOY.. i know you will you lucky girl you :D

Unit

9th January 2007, 20:03

Well kick his fat drunken ass outa bed - get with the fotoz! Need some bike pron... I could come an give you a cuddle...

Fraid you'd have to get past my boyfriend for that.....:gob: It still needs a proper clean up before presentable for photos (you might spot an unpolished bit :zzzz: ) Photo's are a cummin, just cant choose the right outfit

Mom

9th January 2007, 20:03

He's been cleaning house and now sleeping I dont know how to work the camera, doh your sooooo blonde sometimes geeeees:innocent:

RIGHT...........so he cleans...........hmmmmmmmmm interesting.......LOL I may have to tease him about that.........hey girl!.........crap weather eh?........you bike is really loverly.........are you both riding up for the nuptuals? so I can have a look see

Mom

9th January 2007, 20:05

Well kick his fat drunken ass outa bed - get with the fotoz! Need some bike pron... I could come an give you a cuddle...

Bum, should have read a bit further on the thread..........Hi sweetie..........did I hear you were threatening to come hurt folks up this way?...........surely not......we is NICE :love:

Colapop

9th January 2007, 20:05

He's cleaning...He'd look soooo purty in his little maids outfit too!!

..hurt folks...
I never hurt nobody - I just got Big Love.

Unit

9th January 2007, 20:06

RIGHT...........so he cleans...........hmmmmmmmmm interesting.......LOL I may have to tease him about that.........hey girl!.........crap weather eh?........you bike is really loverly.........are you both riding up for the nuptuals? so I can have a look see
Darling keep me off of it. Not sure about Chris yet as work to do up north requiring materials transported etc but I will DEFINATELY be travelling up on my new girl. And its good to be back on KB again, I missed LIFE:second:

Mom

9th January 2007, 20:07

Darling keep me off of it. Not sure about Chris yet as work to do up north requiring materials transported etc but I will DEFINATELY be travelling up on my new girl. And its good to be back on KB again, I missed LIFE:second:

It is great to see you back here on LIFE loverly...........cant wait to see your new baby!

Unit

9th January 2007, 20:09

He'd look soooo purty in his little maids outfit too!!

I never hurt nobody - I just got Big Love.
Shit I missed that opportunity, should have gone shop for him. No seriously I was hugely impressed, there was a shit load to do, thanks also to Nogrod and Wybmadiity helping at their respective ends of the country, but its OK folks, we talked motorbikes the whole time:yes:

Colapop

9th January 2007, 20:11

You look after my boy Gordy - he needs a little care... Mom can probably look after him in between times...

Unit

9th January 2007, 20:14

You look after my boy Gordy - he needs a little care... Mom can probably look after him in between times...
Now you all leave Gordy alone, he's ours, ooops, oh well, ya all need something to talk about
Sorted a rear seat for the Aprilia today as it didnt come with one, sorted out when the last service was done, needs an oil change which we like to do every 3,000kms, if thats overkill well, buggar ya all, my sprocket and chain are always VERY clean too, shit that came out all wrong didnt it:shutup:

Clivoris

9th January 2007, 21:10

Awesome, my next bike too ..when i grow up that is.. cos they're for old people or gurls ;)

They is soo gentle on my piles, and the throb of the V-twin massages the kidneys and keeps them working. Every geri should have one.

BarBender

10th January 2007, 07:45

Very nice ride. Enjoy!! (and keep that 'big kid' of yours off it!)

Swinging through in the next month or so to do the cape. Will let you and the big fella know when I come through.

The Stranger

10th January 2007, 08:03

A lot of you already know but thought I'd better do an official thread. Finally I have managed to purchase my long awaited dream, an RSV1000R Factory. Yes, it had to be a factory.

Ah good on ya mate!!!

Now the next skill you will need to learn is to get your bum off the seat - get him out earning money for your tyres for a change.

So when is the house warming? Needs to be soon, got heaps on in Feb.

DMNTD

10th January 2007, 08:06

Ah good on ya mate!!!

Now the next skill you will need to learn is to get your bum off the seat - get him out earning money for your tyres for a change.

So when is the house warming? Needs to be soon, got heaps on in Feb.
WTF????? Me buying tyres for her???????? :shit:

House warming/ride will prolly be weekend after next :Punk:

Kornholio

10th January 2007, 09:41

WTF????? Me buying tyres for her???????? :shit:

House warming/ride will prolly be weekend after next :Punk:

NOOOOOOOOO that would be the weekend of the Whitianga poker run ending up at Coroglen (the 20th that is)

Bugger :shutup:

DMNTD

10th January 2007, 09:42

LOL Rick....doesn't worry us when it is really but just not this weekend.
No reason why we can't have 2 or 3 or 4 house warmings

Maha

10th January 2007, 12:13

(you might spot an unpolished bit .. just cant choose the right outfit

Huh?....has Chris been riding in his G-String again? :sick: ...unpolished bit indeed....:killingme

ArcherWC

10th January 2007, 12:20

Huh?....has Chris been riding in his G-String again? :sick: ...unpolished bit indeed....:killingme

:sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick:

Finn

10th January 2007, 12:23

Sensei's got a girls bike, Sensei's got a girls bike. Ha ha!

boomer

10th January 2007, 12:26

Sensei's got a girls bike, Sensei's got a girls bike. Ha ha!

You'll be getting a thick ear! talking of ears, i must ring you this week to see if I can help you out at work in any way.. i'm getting more pressure from the mrs to get of my fat lazy ass and earn some coin.

wybmadiity

10th January 2007, 12:29

Sorted a rear seat for the Aprilia today as it didnt come with one,

Hmmm a rear seat ... now I am bikeless I will no doubt claim that spot on occassion ... Not till you are settled in nicely on it though. :D

NOOOOOOOOO that would be the weekend of the Whitianga poker run ending up at Coroglen (the 20th that is)
Bugger :shutup:

:nya:..............:stupid:..............:msn-wink:

LOL Rick....doesn't worry us when it is really but just not this weekend.
No reason why we can't have 2 or 3 or 4 house warmings

Can anyone chant PARTY, PARTY, PARTY, PARTY!!!!

Kornholio

10th January 2007, 13:45

Hmmm a rear seat ... now I am bikeless I will no doubt claim that spot on occassion ... Not till you are settled in nicely on it though.

Interesting concept :innocent:

:nya:..............:stupid:..............:msn-wink:

Careful, the jury is still out on that one :dodge:

Can anyone chant PARTY, PARTY, PARTY, PARTY!!!!

I think you speak for the rest of us on that one :Punk:

flame

11th January 2007, 12:37

DMNTD

11th January 2007, 12:46

Wicked stuff! Your going to absolutely love it!!! :)

There's a few of us Api riders down here looking to organise a ride in the mid-northern area. Will keep you posted as it would be great to get a few of you Northlanders along.

We now reside in Tauranga so will suit even better.
I know Annette is hanging out for a decent cruise but the question I have to ask is do you guys "allow" lovely Kawasaki riders too?

flame

11th January 2007, 13:13

We now reside in Tauranga so will suit even better.
I know Annette is hanging out for a decent cruise but the question I have to ask is do you guys "allow" lovely Kawasaki riders too?

Of course Kwaka's are welcolm :), Im a zx9 fan! Any bike welcolme. My partner will be bringing his Suzuki if he comes. Just a great excuse for a weekend ride away and meet other Api riders :)

Clivoris

11th January 2007, 15:23

Of course Kwaka's are welcolm :), Im a zx9 fan! Any bike welcolme. My partner will be bringing his Suzuki if he comes. Just a great excuse for a weekend ride away and meet other Api riders :)

Count me in.

Bleck K6

11th January 2007, 20:22

Look forward to seeing the RSV Unit. I'll bring the matt black spray cans when we come down for the house warming.

Sensei

12th January 2007, 07:52

There is about 12 Aprilia owners in New Plymouth so lets know when & where !:rockon:

Unit

12th January 2007, 17:40

There is about 12 Aprilia owners in New Plymouth so lets know when & where !:rockon:
Awesome thats the other coast isnt it and much further to get to from here compared to Whangarei to Dargaville thats for sure. Im looking to clock up some ks and definately looking forward to meeting other Api owners

Look forward to seeing the RSV Unit. I'll bring the matt black spray cans when we come down for the house warming.
What are you going to spray paint the house matt black? Think the nabours will freak? :whocares:

Wicked stuff! Your going to absolutely love it!!! :)

There's a few of us Api riders down here looking to organise a ride in the mid-northern area. Will keep you posted as it would be great to get a few of you Northlanders along.
Awesome looking forward to it. There is always a Kwaka tagging along though, and yes, he asked me not to leave him behind last night coming home (hehehehehe Ive waited so long for that:laugh: :bleh: :eek: )

Count me in.
Awesome looking forward to catching up

Unit

12th January 2007, 17:42

Will post photo's later tonight folks, now that we've actually found a bike under all the dirt that came with the sale free of charge (I think)

GIXser

12th January 2007, 18:44

Will post photo's later tonight folks, now that we've actually found a bike under all the dirt that came with the sale free of charge (I think)

oh now the truth comes out , its YOUR bike.....!!!:yes: :yes: :yes:

DMNTD

12th January 2007, 19:13

oh now the truth comes out , its YOUR bike.....!!!:yes: :yes: :yes:
Fark off pretty boy!! She knows the rules....what hers is.... :dodge:

Colapop

12th January 2007, 19:32

Fark off pretty boy!! She knows the rules....what hers is.... :dodge:
Quit yer bitchin' bitch and get to polishin' that bike! Ducky will have yer bits on a platter if ya don't.

DMNTD

12th January 2007, 19:35

Ducky will have yer bits on a platter if ya don't.
...only if she's been a good/bad girl :yes:
BTW: I've spent well over 2 hours cleaning,polishing,decreasing and lubing this beast...'tis my job and I love it.
Bike looks heaps better now man

Colapop

12th January 2007, 19:37

Heaps better than an Aprilia?? Not possible. I wonder how much I'd have to polish the RF?

*Mental note to self* 'Borrow' RSV-R that lives around the corner - he won't notice...

Waylander

12th January 2007, 19:39

...only if she's been a good/bad girl :yes:
BTW: I've spent well over 2 hours cleaning,polishing,decreasing and lubing this beast...'tis my job and I love it.
Bike looks heaps better now man
Have another one you can do when you're done. Don't expect me to pay you the same way she does though.

Colapop

12th January 2007, 19:41

Why not? We all know you're good for it...:lol: :lol:

Maha

12th January 2007, 19:47

And he can Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel too........:Punk:

Colapop

12th January 2007, 19:52

All ya gotta do is wave a little something in front of his face...

DMNTD

12th January 2007, 19:55

All ya gotta do is wave a little something in front of his face...
Yeah ya missus was complaining about the lack of that "little something"...no stress dude,sorted now

Colapop

12th January 2007, 19:57

Not from me... But I wouldn't do that to a bro.

Unit

12th January 2007, 21:39

FINALLY -- Pic's. Obviously there will be many more, once we get it clean enough, this was pre-clean (ya, the weather is that bad :angry: )

Mr. Peanut

12th January 2007, 21:42

Beautiful, definitely considering an RSVR for my next bike :)

Unit

12th January 2007, 21:49

Beautiful, definitely considering an RSVR for my next bike :)
They are definatley worth the wait, but I didnt expect the WEATHER to get in on the waiting act. Im a pretty patient person, but, whats with this weather????:angry:
And its growing on me daily, a new bike relationship begins, again, but a really really serious one this time

Mr. Peanut

12th January 2007, 21:51

Didn't you know? Rain for a new bike, sunshine for a broken one :)

Crazy Steve

12th January 2007, 21:53

FINALLY -- Pic's. Obviously there will be many more, once we get it clean enough, this was pre-clean (ya, the weather is that bad :angry: )

Thats a FCkin Kewl Bike.....

Gud on ya..

Crazy Steve..

Unit

12th January 2007, 21:54

Thats a FCkin Kewl Bike.....

Gud on ya..

Crazy Steve..
I know, still cant believe it, oh well, life is tough (believe me Im not trying to be smart I genuinely cant believe I own one:love: )

Sensei

12th January 2007, 22:44

Sorry but can't help but post some pics too .

SuperDave

12th January 2007, 23:07

Very nice bike you've picked up - enjoy it!
I've always liked the look of them, looks spotless, good job DMNTD :laugh:

Mrs Busa Pete

13th January 2007, 07:43

My god that is dirty dmntd get to it man and give it a clean.
So what day is pete allowed to take for a ride.

Unit

13th January 2007, 07:46

My god that is dirty dmntd get to it man and give it a clean.
So what day is pete allowed to take for a ride.
Gees am I going to have to hide the keys from everyone? MAYBE WHEN THE BLOODY WEATHER CLEARS Hope to see you next weekend, we've reserved your room:yes:

Mrs Busa Pete

13th January 2007, 07:48

Gees am I going to have to hide the keys from everyone? MAYBE WHEN THE BLOODY WEATHER CLEARS Hope to see you next weekend, we've reserved your room:yes:

Not the response i exspected i was waiting for are you bloody mad or high

Unit

13th January 2007, 07:56

Not the response i exspected i was waiting for are you bloody mad or high
Well Im not quite sure what my problem is, I do live with the DMNTD one you know so I must be mad:shit:

Maha

13th January 2007, 10:30

Too Meke alright....bordering on pornographic, but i feel no movement.....:innocent:
Oh wait !!!!!!!!......na just one to many coffee's, i stick to my first comment..
FUCK YEAH :Punk:

Colapop

13th January 2007, 18:19

FINALLY -- Pic's. Obviously there will be many more, once we get it clean enough, this was pre-clean (ya, the weather is that bad :angry: )
FARK!!! I've said it before, I'll say it again that's SEX on two wheels!! :love:

Bonez

14th January 2007, 10:47

Has it been riden yet or is it just going to be polished to death? The bike that is.

Waylander

14th January 2007, 10:57

Well, it's not raining today and the sun is trying to peek through the clouds so I imagine they are out riding right now.

flame

14th January 2007, 11:17

There is about 12 Aprilia owners in New Plymouth so lets know when & where !:rockon:

Sure will Sensei, There's about 6 of us here that I know of, I was thinking a ride up to Tokaanu (Turangi) for a weekend.via Parapara's/Nat Park, then we have a huge selection of great roads once we get there :-) Also Ive stayed at the complex up there and they are very accomodating for bikers :yes:
My internet access is limited at the moment but if any one is keen for the trip please pm me and we can start planning dates/routes etc.

DMNTD

14th January 2007, 18:16

Has it been riden yet or is it just going to be polished to death? The bike that is.

Well, it's not raining today and the sun is trying to peek through the clouds so I imagine they are out riding right now.

Yep the weather finally cleared today so we left Tauranga at about 1pm and shot through to Waihi then through to Whangamata,around to Kopu,Paeroa and back here to Tauranga.
Don't know how many kms it was but it certainly passed it's first proper ride with flying colours....fark,now I need to go out and polish some more :dodge:

BarBender

14th January 2007, 18:59

Mmmmmm mmmmmmmm!!
Very nice.

Unit

15th January 2007, 05:37

I love that road from Whangamata to Kopu, its my favourate and the Aprilia seemed to love it too. Took a while to get used to the preciseness of this bike, it feels very ridge after the SV but not sure about settings of the shocks yet need to sus that out but Im not complaining at all. Because Im sitting much higher than the SV the lean on corners seemed much more exaggerated. The transistion in power is incredible smooth and quick to respond. Taking off in first gear in a hurry really lightens up the front wheel, it gets a new sprocket tomorrow so no doubt it will be even moreso. Need to get used to the cable clutch again too, which caught me out a couple of times when my hand/foot co-ordination was a bit out. Its a totally different riding style, seating position is more sporty and Im lying across the tank a lot more. Was really nice to get out on some dry roads and do a couple hundred ks, but it was soo muggy yesterday as soon as we stopped it was too hot in leathers to bear (only down side of summer motorcycling, oh and tourists). My only two complains are the hot vent just under the right leg, and the really dicky side stand, whats with that:gob:

Sensei

15th January 2007, 17:21

[QUOTE=Duc-Gurl My only two complains are the hot vent just under the right leg, and the really dicky side stand, whats with that:gob:[/QUOTE]

Vents work great when cold Tho LOL , Side stand modified mine could send picture of what its like now much more stable & safe looking . :yes:

Unit

15th January 2007, 19:35

Well even the expert/Official Aprilia shop agree they are dicky and have had incidences with them. Still, as I usually say, its not broke till it cant be fixed, so Im sure with a lot a Kiwi enginuity, and a bit of expertise we will get it sorted, any help greatly appreciated sir.
Took me beast for a run over the Kymies tonight then took the turn off at the bottom on the other side towards Rotorua. What a bike, its so simplictic yet complex, challenging yet easy. I managed to red line it several times in different gears, which is not something Im famous for, ever, its so sound on the road, Im wary of that being deceiptive, but its a really nice feeling, Im loving this bike so far, but only a few ks as yet so opinion still reserved. Mind you, I need to like it, just spent shitloads buying it, and this bike isnt going to be changed in a while, mind you, we said that about our last 6 bikes:bye:

NotaGoth

15th January 2007, 19:49

Congrats on the new bike......

Now... The last time I seen Chris he showed me a picture of a particular Aprilia....

Seems the picture was covered in... Some.. Erm dried something or rather... He swore black and blue that it was bolognaise.... I still don't believe it... Though he did taste test whatever it was on the picture... :shutup: