Big Toys

[NC]

After 2 years and 30k on the NC30, no accidents. Nothing ever going wrong with the bike.

I think it's time to upgrade to something a little bigger. And to the fact the people are starting to pick on me about the cosmetics of the bike. Even though the bike is mechanically sound (and sounds mint too). I’m going to sell the NC30 and buy a VTR-SP1.

I’m not just some punk arse kid (anymore) that wants a fast bike, I think I have earned the right to ride a 1000cc sports bike.
I have been riding since I was 17, so it's not like I don't know how to handle a bike, yah know?

How long did you guys take to get to a bigger bike?
And what CC ratings did you go from?

I went from 3 x 250's to a 400 and then the 1000 :)

[AMPS]

I started on a 650 trumpie and there were no helmet laws.
Lou

[svs]

learnt on a 125 (1 week course from zilch to test)
400 for a few years, now on a 650. Have ridden plenty of litre bikes though. Would love an SP1.

[Blakamin]

coool!!!! when ya getting it???

[NC]

coool!!!! when ya getting it???


I'm looking at about 5 to 6 weeks, I have to move first..

Mmmm there is a tastey SP1 in the SL for 14k ex-race bike its got all the bells and whistles. With 2.5k of stuff with it. Has Yoshi pipes too me thinks...


Mmmm yoshi :love2:

[James Deuce]

Excellent choice!!! SP1 is a lovely bike.

I have to admit to being a bit apprehensive about entering a thread started by the infamous NC30 called "Big Toys".

I had 3x 250s, 2x400s, 1x750, 1x600, and 1x 850.

I've hit the stage in life where I don't care what I ride, so long as I have a ride.

You have fun on that, ya hear?

[MrMelon]

I wasn't hassling your bike's cosmetics!!















.....honest :P

An sp1 would be rather schwing though.

[Cajun]

After 2 years and 30k on the NC30, no accidents. Nothing ever going wrong with the bike.

I think it's time to upgrade to something a little bigger. And to the fact the people are starting to pick on me about the cosmetics of the bike. Even though the bike is mechanically sound (and sounds mint too). I’m going to sell the NC30 and buy a VTR-SP1.

I’m not just some punk arse kid (anymore) that wants a fast bike, I think I have earned the right to ride a 1000cc sports bike.
I have been riding since I was 17, so it's not like I don't know how to handle a bike, yah know?

How long did you guys take to get to a bigger bike?
And what CC ratings did you go from?

I went from 3 x 250's to a 400 and then the 1000 :)


Nice choice nc30. its what the wife wants, your love it

[Blakamin]

I have to admit to being a bit apprehensive about entering a thread started by the infamous NC30 called "Big Toys".


:lol: :lol: :lol: me too!

[ajturbo]

when i started i had a ER125 and NO idea on how to ride it, had the bike shop drop it off at home...mother spat the dummy! the old man said things that even made me blush..learn't to ride on the front lawn...in the middle of Richmond (nelson) feel off a couple (yer right ) times, then off into the big wide world, the bike got me to Auckland and back!!!
then i found out that if i had a bigger bike i could go even faster!!!..in came a brand new GS 450e, 70k latter and a couple of speeding fines i got all cruisy and got the CX500 sports, (bro had the twin shock 78 modle) and promply ran rings round him, to his discust! hahahaha then i thought that a brand new GSX750 esd was the best thing out there..but then i saw the next year that the XJ 900 was even better.... got married, sold the bike, separated and my best mate(now!! hahaha) told me to look after his XJ650 Turbo while is over seas... have crashed on every bike and walked away with the pride hurt but learn't what not to do on , ICE, trying to keep up with a better ride (everyone else), what happens when the front/rear tyre goes flat, when it is a good time to stop when the car in front is also stopped..that was imbarrising... rush hr in CHCH hahahah,
andy

[NC]

I wasn't hassling your bike's cosmetics!!

.....honest :P

An sp1 would be rather schwing though.

CoughpackrackCough :whistle:

:bleh:

:D

[NC]

:lol: :lol: :lol: me too!


Why did you think I did it? :killingme

[Motoracer]

Nice one NC! :first:

[Firefight]

Nice choice of Bike, now you can whip Banana mans arse, ......

F/F :laugh:

[Hitcher]

To quote Homer Simpson:

"Hmmmm. SP1..."

Mind you, he also said: "Hmmmm. ZRX1200R..."

I went from a 250 to a 1200 (well, 1164 to be precise). Apart from having to spend money, it was largely painless. It was almost exactly a year ago as well.

Have fun on that Honda!

[NC]

To quote Homer Simpson:

"Hmmmm. SP1..."

Mind you, he also said: "Hmmmm. ZRX1200R..."

I went from a 250 to a 1200 (well, 1164 to be precise). Apart from having to spend money, it was largely painless. It was almost exactly a year ago as well.

Have fun on that Honda!

Whoa! that's crazy...

Ah I can't wait.......


But I have too :sneaky2:

[Dodgyiti]

MX then 900,900,1000

[magnum]

1x200,1x250,1x650,1x750,1x350,2x600.been riding 20yrs,sp1 mmmmmmm :niceone:

[vifferman]

Nice choice of Bike, now you can whip Banana mans arse, ......

F/F :laugh:
why doesnot banannaman wipe his own arse?

[Blakamin]

oh yeah... bikes i've had
few 250s...a 1200ish... a 360... few 400s... 2 900s... a 750... a 900...
over the years roughly in that order... 1200 was a HD tractor tho (rigid, sprung seat)
last 12 months a 250, 400, 600

[JohnBoy]

good choice!! not really a honda kinda guy but they are a useful piece of kit. just be careful when buying they do have a few gremlins in the timing and induction. nothing that a quick read on the net wouldn't fix.

my history is a bit rocky, started riding in 1999 i have had 5X 250's 1x 600 and the 1X 750. yeah... about the 250's, just say i was a slow learner

[Madmax]

started on a 350 S2 tripple
worked up from there
still own the second bike i bought an 500 H1 tripple
have had a few over the years, nothing smaller than a 500 though
if you get the chance take a ZX10R for a test ride,
may change mind about the honda

[vifferman]

Yeah, the SP's not bad.
I started on a CB350, then a GT380, RD400, GT550, Kaw 900, Z1R, GSX750, Duke Darmah, GSXR750RR, CBR1100XX, Hayabusa and I'm currently considering my options.

[wildfire1]

In answer to your question......list below...
Started when I was 15 with a 125, and progressevly (or regressed) moved on to bigger and wider things - i'm now riding a 1400, and it has plenty of everything, and rides it's self pretty much, I just tag along on the seat and point the bars in the direction i think I should be going - :2thumbsup

Good luck with your new mount...when you get it!

[enigma51]

Get a Yamaha R1 it looks better than a sp1

[Omega1]

I like SP1's
I had a RG150 then brought a new TL1000S then a Trumpy TT600 then the ZX7R and after that the HD.

[aff-man]

lovely looking bikes. an an excellent choice. So what you doin with the viffer??

[NC]

lovely looking bikes. an an excellent choice. So what you doin with the viffer??

I'm selling the NC for the deposit on the SP1

[NC]

Get a Yamaha R1 it looks better than a sp1


Mmm narh
:pinch:

[StoneChucker]

Get a Yamaha R1 it looks better than a sp1
You think??? ;)

Me, 250 to 1000, but thats irrelevant, depends on rider, you'll be fine (infact, I feel sorry for the bike, you are hardcore woman!!!)

[Pwalo]

Hmmm SP1, might be a bit different to the NC30. Nice bike, and a good size if you're not a big person.

I've had my bike licence for 29 years, started off on a 125, have ridden most engine configurations to 900cc, but the 500 is the biggest capacity bike I've owned.

Always been a bit scared of those extra maintenance (especially tyres)costs, higher insurance etc.

Hope it all goes well. :2thumbsup

[NC]

infact, I feel sorry for the bike, you are hardcore woman!!!

I ride better than I play pool, I think????? :confused:

[Cajun]

I ride better than I play pool, I think????? :confused:

never seen ya play pool but ya ride bloody well dc:<

[the yoshie]

Started on a 50cc for 6 months then stright on a GPZ1100A2 6 months is heaps on time to learn in. nc30 yoshie parts are GOOD :2thumbsup

[NC]

Hmmm SP1, might be a bit different to the NC30. Nice bike, and a good size if you're not a big person.



Like as in tall? Or as in have a gut?

[Pwalo]

Like as in tall? Or as in have a gut?

Both!! One of the reasons I like the GS is because it's compact, much in the modern sports bike way. Getting on a bit for clip ons though.

Besides there's something a bit surreal about seeing someone tall or a bit portly settling themselves into/onto a sportsbike. Must be bloody uncomfortable.

Enjoy the SP. Cheers, Paul.

[Coldkiwi]

I had 2x 250, and now 2 x 600

Don't be too worried about up sizing to a litre - the difference in required skill to stay safe doesn't change much... but if you REALLY want to learn how to kick butt of smart arse guys, be quite familiar with wringing every last bit of performance out of the NC30 before giving it the flick.
Many people seem to upgrade to more cc's so they think they can go faster, but what it seems to do is make them more lazy - they go slower in the corners because they can go a bit faster on the straights. I stayed on the ZXR250 for a couple of years even tho I had my full and it made me a much quicker rider because I couldn't rely on the engine to do all the catch up work when chasing bigger bikes. MR and Two smoker are good examples of having to make up for small CC's with better cornering skill.

So upgrade if you want to, but remember you will almost certainly get a bit lazier on the corners so make sure you're quite certain the NC30 isn't enough anymore if you want to make the most of a bigger bike. (does that make any sense at all?)

[NC]

Both!! One of the reasons I like the GS is because it's compact, much in the modern sports bike way. Getting on a bit for clip ons though.

Besides there's something a bit surreal about seeing someone tall or a bit portly settling themselves into/onto a sportsbike. Must be bloody uncomfortable.

Enjoy the SP. Cheers, Paul.



Humm Time to go on another diet me thinks

Ah the EX had a bit of a gut (More so than most ) maybe he had extra long arms??? :laugh:

[NC]

I had 2x 250, and now 2 x 600

Don't be too worried about up sizing to a litre - the difference in required skill to stay safe doesn't change much... but if you REALLY want to learn how to kick butt of smart arse guys, be quite familiar with wringing every last bit of performance out of the NC30 before giving it the flick.
Many people seem to upgrade to more cc's so they think they can go faster, but what it seems to do is make them more lazy - they go slower in the corners because they can go a bit faster on the straights. I stayed on the ZXR250 for a couple of years even tho I had my full and it made me a much quicker rider because I couldn't rely on the engine to do all the catch up work when chasing bigger bikes. MR and Two smoker are good examples of having to make up for small CC's with better cornering skill.

So upgrade if you want to, but remember you will almost certainly get a bit lazier on the corners so make sure you're quite certain the NC30 isn't enough anymore if you want to make the most of a bigger bike. (does that make any sense at all?)

Totally know what you mean, the whole "my bike is faster than yours on the straights"...Mmmm but you ride that bike like a supermarket trolly..
Which I get bummed out on..cause I wanna be up there yah know :D

Heh Chris and Mike at Mt Eden always had really good advice for me, as far as bikes and riding...kinda like Dads but bike dads:)

I reckon I'm ready for that one litre of juice.

[claire]

Rode a GZ250 for 4 months decided it wasn't any good at anything and bought a YZF600R Thundercat from Mt Eden awesome bike but found it a little heavy, rode it for 18 months and then inherited Chris' R1 when the 04 R1 arrived. Like the R1 as its a little lighter to move around.

Claire

[riffer]

Humm Time to go on another diet me thinks

Ah the EX had a bit of a gut (More so than most ) maybe he had extra long arms??? :laugh:


Nah. Beer guts are sexy...
:cool:


Go for the SP1. A very tasty bike.

[vifferman]

Get a Yamaha R1 it looks better than a sp1
Yeah that maybe so but its got no soul. :scooter:

[NC]

Yeah that maybe so but its got no soul. :scooter:


Mmm and nothing sounds sexier than a V-twin with yoshi pipes...

*Melts *

[vifferman]

Mmm and nothing sounds sexier than a V-twin with yoshi pipes...

*Melts *Well there are other pipes that sound good too.:yes:
And then the poorer among us have to make do with modified stock pipes.:weep:

I was sitting having a coffee a little while ago, and this bike came thundering down the road. I didn't recognise the sound, but when it went past I recognised the SP-ness of it. Dunno what pipes it had, but it sounded a bit flat. :blank:

[F5 Dave]

I’ve gone up the scales & down them again, I always figured I would get more out of learning to ride a smaller bike first. Well, not practising what I preach the RD350 (with 250 stickers) was too much for me & although it never bit me, it tried. The GSX250 I bought to get a licence taught me way more. Later after getting a 750 (after a couple of 500/550s) I also bought a 250 to comute on & had more fun on that dick’n around.

Much later after more 550 & 1000 I bought a RG50 as a roadbike & loved it (rode it to the cold kiwi 6 times!) but had a bigger bike too.

I thoroughly suggest owning as many bikes as you can possibly afford & anything else that catches your fancy + maybe one or two more.

What kind of dirtbike are you after? ;)

[NC]

What kind of dirtbike are you after? ;)

Oh dirt bike? That comes later...
It's going to be Barbie pink though :D

[Ms Piggy]

I think it's time to upgrade to something a little bigger. And to the fact the people are starting to pick on me about the cosmetics of the bike. Even though the bike is mechanically sound (and sounds mint too). I’m going to sell the NC30 and buy a VTR-SP1.
Ooooooooooooooo - excellent! Well done you!

[Coldkiwi]

What kind of dirtbike are you after? ;)

me? one with slicks please!

[shandawg]

Aww man!

There aren't enough nc30 riders on this forum as it is! I just got one and you're gonna sell yours eh :sneaky2:

I must admit the SP1 is one of the best looking sportbikes around IMO.
That red and black just looks mean!

So are you going to change your username to VTR_SP1_Chick? :bleh:

[NC]

Aww man!

There aren't enough nc30 riders on this forum as it is! I just got one and you're gonna sell yours eh :sneaky2:

I must admit the SP1 is one of the best looking sportbikes around IMO.
That red and black just looks mean!

So are you going to change your username to VTR_SP1_Chick? :bleh:


:shit: I'm sorry!

Um? you can change your name????

[StoneChucker]

they go slower in the corners because they can go a bit faster on the straights.
Yeah, but this is assuming that you spend alot of time trying to keep up, dare I say racing bigger bikes. That really isn't the safest way to ride, especially on the street. Also, if you have to, isn't it a better idea to be slightly lazier, or slower in the corners, and go a little faster on the straight? It's certainly safer that way. Obviously, this is for safety rather than rider improvement.

Besides there's something a bit surreal about seeing someone tall or a bit portly settling themselves into/onto a sportsbike. Must be bloody uncomfortable.
Pwalo, are you the SOAB who points and laughs at me when I get on my bike? :killingme I'll have you know, there is no discomfort WHATSOEVER :msn-wink:

Yeah that maybe so but its got no soul
Now you're just talking out your ass :buggerd: :killingme Hey, all bikes are beautiful, big or small, as I always say I don't discriminate. (Yes, even harleys :D). I don't think bikes have soul though, heritage yeah, not soul. Oh, how long has the R1 been around, long enough to have a little history :cool2:

But, I do like the look of your future bike NC30. Can't wait to see it in the flesh.

[enigma51]

Size does not matter its what you do with it that counts!!!! In any case will the SP1 make you happy? Its got a ugly front but its has heaps of power that makes up for it.

I also want a new bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[scumdog]

So your still one of the 'other' type of rider - those that want a Harley :blah: :msn-wink:

[DEATH_INC.]

Good choice,the SP1/2 is pretty much the only H***a that i'd own.....
First bike,MX was a YZ 125j....a real powerhouse in their day.first roady;Kawasaki 750 TURBO.....start from the top I say.....

[StoneChucker]

I'll happily admit that I'd like to own a Harley. Only though, if I could have my R1 AS WELL...

[magnum]

bigger bikes are normally easier to ride sohave fun :Punk:

[Two Smoker]

Started riding in December last year on the RG150 (still have it) After 6 months i rode my first R6 (loved it) and a K2 GSX-R 600 inbetween then and now.... Have also ridden a CBR1100XX which was the easiest bike i have ridden (except for the 3rd gear wheelies) and then bought my ZXR400L8 at the start of this month, that was the most difficult bike i have ridden, but i enjoy ringing its neck and throwing it into the corners (being careful of the rear suspension which is bloody hard)....

Just waiting for my K5 GSX-R600 to arrive and im going to have fun then on all three of my bikes..... Now all i need is my full licence :wacko:

Only heard good things about the SP-1 have plenty of fun on it :niceone:

[Ghost Lemur]

Just watch out for those 205MPH tickets nc30_chick. :yeah:

[dangerous]

I’m going to sell the NC30 and buy a VTR-SP1.

How long did you guys take to get to a bigger bike?
And what CC ratings did you go from?

Ok... no one else has said it so I will................. Dont under estamate a big block V2, they are nothing like a 1000cc 4cyl. A V2 dosent have the top end that a 4cyl does but sure as hell makes up for it down low eg: my MG 1100i off the start line is the 1st into the 1st corner at Ruapuna, then every bastard passes me, another eg: my mates Hayabusa is a easier bike to ride than my V2 turbo was and the Guzzi and VTR for that mater.

But like others have said ride it with the due resepct and you will love it, hell who wants a 4cyl anyway they belong in cars..... ohh and sound like a strangled cat too... :whistle:

BTW, I started riding at 15yrs with a 80cc then it went 125, 250, 500, 750, 500, 500 turbo, V750, 1100, and 1000.
so thats 21 yrs from 80 too 1000cc but that dosent mean that ya cant jump straight up there.

[ben444]

I went from a CBR400 to a Fireblade, and my first thought was 'this is so much easier' and the SP1 is easier to ride (although slower) than the Fireblade, so the step-up should be fine.
After spending a few years on the big bikes I went back to the 400's(i have 3) as they are alot more fun. :2thumbsup

[Skyryder]

I started on a 650 trumpie and there were no helmet laws.
Lou

Me I was on a 53 Tiger 100. The first of the alloy heads and the last of the sprung hub in the days of no helmets.


Skyryder

[Motu]

I started on a 150cc BSA Bantam - my penis is very large,therefore I have never had to own a bike bigger than 750cc...unless you want to consider my 1200cc VW powered Ural as a motorcycle.Most who saw it were dumbstruck,so I don't know what they thought.

[dangerous]

I went from a CBR400 to a Fireblade, and my first thought was 'this is so much easier' and the SP1 is easier to ride (although slower) than the Fireblade, so the step-up should be fine.

Mate.... theres no way that I can agree with that aye, a 900 blade is the more dosile bike out of the blade and SP1 they are both so different to ride.
Like I said IMHO a GSXR 1300 Hayabusa is easier to ride than a eg:TL1000.... at least thats how I've found it and I've raced both.

I'm not saying the Blade is a pussys bike... far from it, but a 4 is more predictable than a twin.

[Velox]

never seen ya play pool but ya ride bloody well dc:<
Yeah I second that - it was a mission to try and lose this gal on the Rimutakas the other day, and it was her first time!!! Mate!

[NC]

Yeah I second that - it was a mission to try and lose this gal on the Rimutakas the other day, and it was her first time!!! Mate!

I would just like to say that I was scared shitless, and DAMN you can ride!!!!

[MikeT]

I had a NC30 for about 3 years. It was a great bike, and although I had a few troubles with the regulator it was very reliable.

I recently made the move to something bigger. I was waying up between a 1000 and a 600. Since I use the bike for commuting in Traffic as well as weekend riding I wnet for the 600 as the 1000 would just be a bit big and heavy for lane splitting etc.

I went for the GSXR600 over the R6 in the end. No regrets, mean bike with a heap of power. Most modern 600's are actually lighter than the NC30.

[Paul in NZ]

I'm not getting this.... I could not give a flat rats arse what you ride and I'm a bit amazed you do... Size does not matter... Attitude is everything and NO, not just a bad one either...

Oh... Bugger, why am I bothering... I mean, wtf would I know, I just ride turgid old pieces of munted out shit that have about as much in common with an SP1 as does a Honda 50... Christ, the Guzzi is the most modern bike I've ever owned and I would not recognise an OHC if it fell on me.

In fact.... Wait until you see what I think I bought when I was pissed as a rat at the Guzzi rally... It's even older, more munted and slower than the Mk2.. Ya hoo

Have fun.... Just don't go broke doin' it or trying to impress me. I was already impressed....

Paul N

[NC]

Have fun.... Just don't go broke doin' it or trying to impress me. I was already impressed....

Paul N
Why didn't you say so?
I have no will to live now!!! :thud:

[Deano]

but a 4 is more predictable than a twin.

You reckon ? I would have thought the power delivery was more predictable on a twin due to the firing sequence.

Response to others

- the front end of an SP-1 is a sexy as ......an 04 Aprilia Factory. I.e very.

- Im tall and have no problems with the size of the bike - having long arms also makes less of a stretch to the low bars on sportsbikes.

- Ive never heard an SP-1 with Yoshies, but Im pretty happy with the sound and performance of my Neptunz.

- Ive never had any problems with induction or timing other than having fitting a power commander to complement the K&N and Neptunz.

- who says small bikes are more fun ? You just have to know how to handle a "real", I mean big bike.

BTW NC30 - there are plenty of SP-1's in the motorcycle trader for around $14000 that haven't been raced and look mint - can't believe that a couple of them have pack racks fitted - (sacrilege).

See the SP-5 is now $22995 rather than $28995..........

Have you ridden one yet ? I know a real nice guy who may offer you a go if ya ask nicely ?

[Blakamin]

Wait until you see what I think I bought when I was pissed as a rat at the Guzzi rally... It's even older, more munted and slower than the Mk2.. Ya hoo


Paul N
O...K.... starlet living outside these days???
now i'm definately coming to "show you mine if you show me yours" over the weekend!

[NC]

- Ive never heard an SP-1 with Yoshies, but Im pretty happy with the sound and performance of my Neptunz.

Oh they do this crackle thing, and then that thump when then engine starts...VERY sexy!!! :love2:



BTW NC30 - there are plenty of SP-1's in the motorcycle trader for around $14000 that haven't been raced and look mint - can't believe that a couple of them have pack racks fitted - (sacrilege).
I really hate pack racks!! And having them on sportsbike, what the???? :angry2:

I kinda wanted a raced one, cause then yah know it goes like a cut cat.. well that's what I think..
Otherwise you might end up buying one off a dude the broke the bike in like a kid learning how to ride a plastic trike.


Have you ridden one yet ? I know a real nice guy who may offer you a go if ya ask nicely ? Not yet?
Who's that??? :D

[Deano]

Oh they do this crackle thing, and then that thump when then engine starts...VERY sexy!!! :love2:
Not yet?
Who's that??? :D

Track me down when your back in Wellywood and you can experience the crackle and thump first hand.

But I want a go on your NC30 as well. :2thumbsup

[NC]

Track me down when your back in Wellywood and you can experience the crackle and thump first hand.

But I want a go on your NC30 as well. :2thumbsup


Oh wicked!!!!!! :D :D :D

Mmm SP1 :love: :love:

Sweet as!!! Tis a lil bike the NC30 :sweatdrop

[dangerous]

BTW NC30 - there are plenty of SP-1's in the motorcycle trader for around $14000 that haven't been raced and look mint
See the SP-5 is now $22995 rather than $28995..........
And theres one now in the local suzuki shop, cant recall the price though.
Now I know the diferances between the SP1 and 2 & 3's but how about the SP5? whats the deal there, I heard after the SP3 that that was the end of the V2.

[Paul in NZ]

O...K.... starlet living outside these days???
now i'm definately coming to "show you mine if you show me yours" over the weekend!

Not yet mate....

Price is agreed, money is being found, stunned amazement amoungst the turgid proles will be forthcomming.... This things so freaking stupid the Starlet will refuse to share a shed with it!

;-)

Well I did warn you all I was thinking 'new bike', even asked for suggestions and me being me, I bought something else.... Just be patient, it needs a lot of work and I need to finish the Trophy first OK!

BUT THIS will blow your minds once XJ/Frosty goes check it out for me!

Paul N

[Deano]

And theres one now in the local suzuki shop, cant recall the price though.
Now I know the diferances between the SP1 and 2 & 3's but how about the SP5? whats the deal there, I heard after the SP3 that that was the end of the V2.

There are a couple of SP-5's in the latest motorcycle trader, dunno what the diff is, they all look the same except for the colour scheme.

[aff-man]

There are a couple of SP-5's in the latest motorcycle trader, dunno what the diff is, they all look the same except for the colour scheme.

I think there is a weight difference and slight set up differences. But i think the sp-1 is the sexiest bike in the whole world. Deano can attest to that cause he watched me drool (not over but very close to) his bike at the waikato rally :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

[aff-man]

except for these :eek: :eek: :killingme :killingme

[Coldkiwi]

- the front end of an SP-1 is a sexy as ......an 04 Aprilia Factory. I.e very.



umm... you know what? I am a MAD RSV fan, I've wanted one ever since they came out in 98... but that new 04 front end really is a bit heinous. Its ok from a distance but up close it looks like someone jammed an icecream lid down either side. Its a real ugly stain on what is otherwise a dead sexy machine.. and the same goes for my thoughts on the SP's. I have no problem with the rest of the bike but no amount of ram-air mechanical advantage can make up for that look.

[NC]

umm... you know what? I am a MAD RSV fan, I've wanted one ever since they came out in 98... but that new 04 front end really is a bit heinous. Its ok from a distance but up close it looks like someone jammed an icecream lid down either side. Its a real ugly stain on what is otherwise a dead sexy machine.. and the same goes for my thoughts on the SP's. I have no problem with the rest of the bike but no amount of ram-air mechanical advantage can make up for that look.


If yah wanna know....
2000 Aprilia RSV Mille
NZ new, 1 owner, Ohlins kitted forks, Aprilia chip & pipe. 14k

It's at Moto Italia 04 586 1500

[Devil]

except for these :eek: :eek: :killingme :killingme
Godamn i wet myself every time I see that SPR, *drool*

[Coldkiwi]

If yah wanna know....
2000 Aprilia RSV Mille
NZ new, 1 owner, Ohlins kitted forks, Aprilia chip & pipe. 14k

It's at Moto Italia 04 586 1500


yeah, seen that one - drooled on it - decided otherwise. ta :)