Funday Monday Part III (Aprilia Shiver SL750)

**Hitcher** · 5th January 2009, 21:38

Be careful what you ask for...

We are not Joined Together until tomorrow evening.

**Ocean1** · 5th January 2009, 21:43

Let no man put asunder eh?

Enjoy, will no doubt see it in the flesh sooner or later.

**mashman** · 6th January 2009, 07:47

Hmmmm indeed, piccies with proud owner... I've forgotten what it's like to pick up a fresh new bike and a picture tells a thousand words...

**nudemetalz** · 6th January 2009, 11:09

Congrats Hitcher !!!
We await droolingly for the pics.

I honestly did not think you'd have the courage to take the Italian V-twin ownership plunge.
Good for you !!

**Okey Dokey** · 6th January 2009, 11:20

Best wishes from me to Mr Hitcher and his new Shiver.

I, too, look forward to seeing pictures of the happy pair.

**jrandom** · 6th January 2009, 11:37

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

I honestly did not think you'd have the courage to take the Italian V-twin ownership plunge.

I will be interested to hear how the Shiver's mechanical reliability stacks up over time.

MD · 6th January 2009, 11:46

Congratulations Mr H. Life is too short to waste time wondering , should I try that, shouldn't I, will I like it, will I regret it. JUST DO IT!

Dive in head first and be surprised. That's why spontaneous combustion is such a blast.

**madmal64** · 6th January 2009, 11:47

Welcome to the dark side Hitcher.

**nudemetalz** · 6th January 2009, 11:51

Originally Posted by madmal64

Welcome to the dark side Hitcher.

yup, you absolutely love and also swear & curse at Italian machinery !!!!
Well I did/do,....and I owned an Alfa once too !!!

**Hitcher** · 6th January 2009, 12:36

Originally Posted by jrandom

I will be interested to hear how the Shiver's mechanical reliability stacks up over time.

As indeed shall I. As somebody who averages about 30,000 bike km a year, that shouldn't take too long to uncover.

I have to learn about a whole new genre of tyres now too!

**Cajun** · 6th January 2009, 12:45

congrats Hitch.

check out the ape forum - http://www.apriliaforum.com/

**vifferman** · 6th January 2009, 12:50

Congratulations, Mister H! I hope you and your new steed enjoy many happy and trouble-free kilometres together.

**mashman** · 6th January 2009, 16:01

Originally Posted by Cajun

congrats Hitch.

check out the ape forum - http://www.apriliaforum.com/

Half a job Cajun

Direct link to the Shiver forum http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/f...splay.php?f=63

aaaaaaand a linky to the goodies http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scrip...dCategory=1296

Indeed welcome to the wonderful world of Italian electrics...

MD · 6th January 2009, 19:22

Originally Posted by Hitcher

I have to learn about a whole new genre of tyres now too!

Yes, it goes by the name "expensive" genre.
Sports tyres- I believe the technical definition is - rubber developed to evaporate faster than one can reload their wallet