Aprila RS250

[fireliv]

Just a thought.... Does she want a RS, or do you??? Kinda sounds like you are the one who wants one, and you are using her as an excuse. If she is really keen on one then sweet I hope it is what you guys get then. No point getting a bike that she wont ride cos

A- Its not her kinda bike
B- She is to intimidated by it to ride it
C- You are always on it!

Just my 2c good luck with whatever you decide.

[2much]

Glad to hear she is above and beyond a hornet so will be riding an RS to its full potential.

Haha, there you go assuming shit again… Where in that post did I say that she was ‘above and beyond’ a Hornet let alone say that she was capable of riding an RS250 to its 'full potential'? I simply implied that she has some taste in bikes, and a Hornet ain’t it.

Hell, if she could ride an RS250 to its full potential I’d be putting her on the track and making some money off her.

Just a thought.... Does she want a RS, or do you??? Kinda sounds like you are the one who wants one, and you are using her as an excuse. If she is really keen on one then sweet I hope it is what you guys get then. No point getting a bike that she wont ride cos

A- Its not her kinda bike
B- She is to intimidated by it to ride it
C- You are always on it!

Just my 2c good luck with whatever you decide.

That’s a fair point and you are correct to some extent, I do want to get her a bike that I will enjoy riding too. Why not? She likes riding my TL, so it’s only fair?


a) Fortunately for me, she has inherited my taste in bikes, that is sportsbikes, although she is even more inclined towards full fairings than I, while I don’t share her opinion that her bike would look great in pink.
b) As mentioned earlier she is currently riding my TL1000s (well she was until I blew a hole through the exhaust chasing a 911 down the autobahn). I’m not sure if you are familiar with the TL but you would be hard pressed to find a bike that is more raw and intimidating. That said, I fully intend to put her on any bike we look at to test it first and ensure that she is comfortable with it and likes it. Otherwise I risk having to ride the new bike all the time while she rides my TL.
c) LOL! If you met my girl you’d understand that that is never going to be a problem!

[skidMark]

You're gonna put your newly licensed misses on an RS? Dude, there are way cheaper ways to get rid of her.

lead is expensive.

[2much]

Not if you’re an engineer, I’ve got 4 blocks of the shit sitting here right now….

Hey SM want a beer? I’m such a good cunt I’ve even opened it for you! here ya go…

[Atomic]

[QUOTE=2much;1777173]Haha, there you go assuming shit again… Where in that post did I say that she was ‘above and beyond’ a Hornet let alone say that she was capable of riding an RS250 to its 'full potential'? I simply implied that she has some taste in bikes, and a Hornet ain’t it.

Hell, if she could ride an RS250 to its full potential I’d be putting her on the track and making some money off her.


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cool

[BuzzbomB]

When I did my top end rebuild ..pistons and all, I got the suzuki rgv part numbers off the net, went to the local suzuki dealer, bought the parts and did the rebuld without a single glitch, if you want more proof say the word and ill give it to you at a click of a button
rgv parts fit straight into an rs, its a vj22 engine though

I've no doubt that the parts fit in... How's it run?

[imdying]

Same as it always did... You sound worried... I'm guessing you're due for a rebuild? Try the rgv250.co.uk forums.. they're all about RGVs and RS', they'll tell you all you need to know

[BuzzbomB]

When I did my top end rebuild ..pistons and all, I got the suzuki rgv part numbers off the net, went to the local suzuki dealer, bought the parts and did the rebuld without a single glitch, if you want more proof say the word and ill give it to you at a click of a button
rgv parts fit straight into an rs, its a vj22 engine though

I've had a look around the web and it seems the suzie parts may even be better than the original. I'd like to see your list and if you don't mind saying what it all cost ya. There's a kit available from the UK for around $600ish from The Tuning Works that has all the bits, all suzie parts. Should be the same as your list. http://thetuningworks.com/shop/produ...roducts_id=249

[2much]

Well due to extra expenses and me being a slack prick it took a little longer than expected, but it's now sitting here in the lounge. So thanks to all who gave advise and knowledge... we're fucken stoked.




Went for the earlier model as both of us think it looks better than the latter one, shame about the shitty forks but may do something bout that in the future.

Narrowed it down to this or a zxr400... tried a few of those but first ride on an RS the missus was in love and the decision was made. Common as dog balls here to (not to mention cheap!) must've looked at a dozen of them all up!

Thanks again to those who were helpful.

[jade]

Nice one 2much !!! Arrow Pipes and all, Jealous much...
I found the difference between the two was that the later model has a bit more poke down low, but overall very little difference, I think the engines are the same anyway..

Buzzbomb she runs perfect, - I rode the bike to the guy who taught me on a saturday morning at about 9am, started stripping for the rebuild, fairings and all... did it and put it back together, rode home at 4-30 that night, took it real easy for about 400km then thrashed the fuck out of it for another 10,000km before I put her in storage, Ill be doing the same in a month when I come home for summer ...
I have my original a4 sheet of the rebuild parts from Holeshot suzuki (so I dont have to look up the parts again) Ill take a photo and post it up here in an hour or so, Might I just add that thetuningworks is run by "sean" as is rgv250.co.uk - He is an absolute legend - I have ordered off him many times and everything has always come perfect - Ill be spending just shy of nzd 3k in a month on him with full confidence

[NDORFN]

Your lady has a cooler bike than you now.

[RC1]

both great choices of bikes have had them both, but not at the same time, best of both worlds imho jealous

[RDjase]

Well due to extra expenses and me being a slack prick it took a little longer than expected, but it's now sitting here in the lounge. So thanks to all who gave advise and knowledge... we're fucken stoked.




Went for the earlier model as both of us think it looks better than the latter one, shame about the shitty forks but may do something bout that in the future.

Narrowed it down to this or a zxr400... tried a few of those but first ride on an RS the missus was in love and the decision was made. Common as dog balls here to (not to mention cheap!) must've looked at a dozen of them all up!

Thanks again to those who were helpful.

Very nice pair mate, the best of both worlds

[2much]

Nice one 2much !!! Arrow Pipes and all, Jealous much...
I found the difference between the two was that the later model has a bit more poke down low, but overall very little difference, I think the engines are the same anyway..

Buzzbomb she runs perfect, - I rode the bike to the guy who taught me on a saturday morning at about 9am, started stripping for the rebuild, fairings and all... did it and put it back together, rode home at 4-30 that night, took it real easy for about 400km then thrashed the fuck out of it for another 10,000km before I put her in storage, Ill be doing the same in a month when I come home for summer ...
I have my original a4 sheet of the rebuild parts from Holeshot suzuki (so I dont have to look up the parts again) Ill take a photo and post it up here in an hour or so, Might I just add that thetuningworks is run by "sean" as is rgv250.co.uk - He is an absolute legend - I have ordered off him many times and everything has always come perfect - Ill be spending just shy of nzd 3k in a month on him with full confidence

Yeah was planning on getting a SS set of Tygas, but these will do the trick... just need to find a better way to finish them as they're almost new and the clearcoat's already cracking allowing the steel to rust.

Not too worried about the midrange, only time you're using that is when you're going slow anyway

3k!? what the hell are you buying? that's more than this this bike cost! (well in euro but it's all relative)

both great choices of bikes have had them both, but not at the same time, best of both worlds imho jealous

Very nice pair mate, the best of both worlds

Cheers guys, hardest part is gonna be when I want another bike I dunno if I'm gonna be able to let either of these go!

[Harvd]

Awsome bikes man, looks like fun!

And jelous of bikes in the lounge!