Aprilia query

[MystikEagle]

Hey fellow KB'ers.

My hunt for my first bike continues and after sitting on a few bikes in the shops I have decided to go down the path of an upright sports bike.
I have been keeping a look out on TM for awhile now and I think that I have found a pretty good option.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=524300772 (Please nobody buy it for themselves!!!)
I am just wondering what you could tell me about this brand/make/model of bike considering that I am new to all of this and don't really know what questions to ask or what to look for
Also, if anyone happens to know this specific bike (or the owner) any info would be greatly appreciated

And one more query... Motorbike transport companies... Any suggestions on who to use?
Captiantransporter.co.nz (I know, funny name) has quoted me $258.75 inc gst (insurance 10% extra) from Wellington to Cambridge. Is this a good price?

Thanks in advance for all your help

[MystikEagle]

Four very good learner bikes for the same money.

Thanks for that, do you mind taking a look at this one for me? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=524300772 It's more my style

[Drew]

Thanks for that, do you mind taking a look at this one for me? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=524300772 It's more my style

I have heard nothing but GREAT things about these bikes.

[MystikEagle]

Bike tranz = $270 inc gst, not sure on insurance

[MystikEagle]

I have heard nothing but GREAT things about these bikes.

Thanks for that. I am seriously looking at this one. Sent him a serious amount of questions and now just waiting for a reply and researching like there's no tomorrow

[Gremlin]

Biketranz has a good reputation.

Moved to dual purpose for relevance...

[Daffyd]

Thanks for that, do you mind taking a look at this one for me? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=524300772 It's more my style

I have a friend who has had one from new and he loves it!

[MystikEagle]

Biketranz has a good reputation.

Moved to dual purpose for relevance...

Thank you, wasn't sure where to list it, had a few options

After calling a few companies, $270 seems to be the norm...

[skippa1]

My view.....

1. Its an older Italian bike which may be a minus
2. There are not a heap of them on the road....so parts are probably hard to get
3. The kms are getting up there
4. You can get a good reliable "more common" bike for $4k

I wouldnt buy it.....but then who the f**k am I anyway?

[MystikEagle]

I have a friend who has had one from new and he loves it!

I think it would be a good one for me to learn on and I shouldn't out grow it too quickly being a 650 and all

[george formby]

I had a Pegaso years ago & thoroughly enjoyed it. It suffered from the salt on Scottish roads in the winter, fork chrome pitted, swing arm dissolved & it had the odd electrical gripe due to corrosion too. I would guess no salt = no problem.
Under hard acceleration the oil warning light would come on so I'm not sure how well the motor would cope if it has been wheelied a lot. The bike would struggle to maintain 80mph on the motorway but then again I make a good sail. It's the only bike I've had that snapped a chain too.
Overall I really enjoyed it as a do it all, go most places bike, really good fun in the twisties too.

Unless that bike has a proven history of love, care & attention I would be looking at other options. Or, getting the price down.
On the other hand I have bought two Yamaha's of similar vintage but with considerably less miles on the clock & had no problems.
Do your homework before parting with the cash.

Biketranz gave me good service getting a bike up from ChCh to Whangarei, bit slow but they did say it would work it's way up the country as other jobs came up.

[Drew]

I think it would be a good one for me to learn on and I shouldn't out grow it too quickly being a 650 and all

Only limiting factor, will be leg length. Have you posted your dimensions, and supplied pictures for the site to review?

Seriously though, it's a 'no short arses' type of bike.

[MystikEagle]

Only limiting factor, will be leg length. Have you posted your dimensions, and supplied pictures for the site to review?

Seriously though, it's a 'no short arses' type of bike.

I didn't know you could do that and I wouldn't know where to start...
I am just under 180cm so definately not a "short arse" lol

[Drew]

Some good points in that other thread about the bike. Might be an idea to ignore me, the bike you're looking at seems to have had a hardish life now that I read the auction properly.

[Daffyd]

My aforementioned friend is not particularly tall... In fact I would almost consider him a short arse. Funnily enough his lovely wife IS a short arse and she rides a Scarver, (BMW F650,) same as mine. She has no probs with the seat height. PM coming.