Another New Bike thread

[bull]

So since i got my full license on October 4th i have finally got me a bike.
I sold the Hyosung privately within a week so have been bikeless since then, but i finally picked up this black beauty.

Its a 2002 Aprilia Futura RST 1000, with 14000km on it.
Bought it through Kerry and KTLbikes.co.nz in Auckland.
Had bit of stink moments when the bike arrived, had a fricken punctured front tyre, and the battery died from starting as it was not charging. I Let Kerry know these things and he was right away telling me hell cover the costs to fix it up. So a day in the mechanics down here and it was all sorted.

Im a very happy chappy now and love the bike to bits.
Cheers to Kerry for the great deal on it and also to Drew for the hookups with Kerry. Also big thanks to Riffer whom checked it out with me and reccomended the local Upper Hutt guy, Big Mac down at Maidstone Yamaha to get it all sorted out.

And heres the piccies.

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[discotex]

Wooohoo everyone's getting new bikes for summer! Looks nice bull :)

[Her_C4]

That is one AWEsome looking bike there Bull!! :gob:

It has quite an agressive looking front doncha' think? Mmmm sexy colour too - congratulations:first:

[tri boy]

Nice bike bull.:niceone:

[janno]

Very nice. And the weather makes for primo biking at the mo, good timing!

[Bonez]

Well done.

[RC1]

looks great imho :clap:

[MacD]

Nice bike! Kerry's got a shop full (http://KTLbikes.co.nz)of loverly bikes at the moment, just in time for summer. :sunny: Lots of Ducatis (Ducatii?) too.

[FFS]

That is one AWESOME looking bike! I am umming and arring about what to upgrade to and one of those is definitley going on the list! Right now its between a Moto Guzzi Grizo and a VTR 1000. Its gonna be a real close call with the Aprilia added

[kiwifruit]

wicked, congrats man :sunny:
Kerry is straight up eh

[DMNTD]

Welcome to the adult section...may I suggest wearing a rubber suit if you intend of riding bike porn such as your new bike. :yes:

[heyjoe]

Congrats on the full ticket and new bike. It's a whole new world out there now! :cool:
Have fun and ride safe.

[McDuck]

Could sombody buy me a new bike please?

[James Deuce]

Nice one bull, that's my favourite touring bike. The panniers are big enough to carry kids in as well.

[James Deuce]

Nice bike! Kerry's got a shop full (http://KTLbikes.co.nz)of loverly bikes at the moment, just in time for summer. :sunny: Lots of Ducatis (Ducatii?) too.

Doesn't he though. I wish I hadn't looked. A tricolore 851.

Oh dear.

[Northpoint]

Nice bike bull

[vifferman]

Good stuff!
Congratulations, Bull! :niceone:

I saw your bike in at Motohaus, and thought, "Hmmm... that looks alright - wouldn't mind having a test-ride of that!"

[RantyDave]

Its a 2002 Aprilia Futura RST 1000
It's Apriliporn, that's what that is. Didn't even know they made such a fine beast. Phwoah!!

Wednesday night ride? It's looking like this is finally the week to head off for Pizza too...

Dave

[NZsarge]

Very nice mate, very nice.:niceone:

[MidnightMike]

Dammmnnn maaannn, whats with all these peeps getting nice bikes so soon, I shouldnt have kept my learners for 18months :cry:

Definately jealous dude, thats a beautiful looking machine.

[Pwalo]

Very tasty. Have you managed to get out of third gear yet?

[bull]

Cheers for all your oohs and aahs, im stoked with the bike and as my wife says i am a very lucky boy/bastard. Forgot to add the price, Kerry let this beaty go for 11K cash so i felt it was a great deal. I had looked hard at a Triumph Sprint ST 2005 but was out of my price bracket, and also a VFR800. In the end im so fickle that the black bike won over the red VFR and all the reviews etc that i had read had pointed me in the Aprilia Futura direction.

[gijoe1313]

:niceone: You ride safely as you learn the new ride okay? And what bling are you going to be throwing onto it? :whistle:

[Kendog]

Sweet looking bike, well done.

[skelstar]

Good stuff dude! Just spotted you on the apriliaforums :)

Loving the look of the Futuras eh :yes:

[DingoZ]

Dang that is one sweet looking piece of two wheel fun.

Ride safe and enjoy every single km on it...:)

:Punk::headbang:

[Drum]

Good score Bull, and a bit of a step up from the Hyosung eh! I know you'll be "careful". :whistle:

[marioc]

awesome!,looks kinda like an upsized Hyo

[Renegade]

hey bull nice bike, im in the same boat with the full test looming in just 3 weeks so can i ask how you sold your hyo e.g trade me? and how much you got for yours? just trying to work out how i can swing me some new summer love

[_intense_]

sweet ride man, i'll keep an eye out for you on the hill ;D grats.