For a 750 it really flies

**Hitcher** · 30th August 2009, 21:18

Don't break it Dave. You won't be able to get any parts for it.

That Aprilia 750 is pretty sweet, eh?

**Big Dave** · 30th August 2009, 21:24

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Don't break it Dave. You won't be able to get any parts for it.

That Aprilia 750 is pretty sweet, eh?

That's the beauty of it - didn't come close to stressing it. It's a 750 BMX.

Yep - nice donk indeedy. Very even. Modes are nice although I have trouble taking it out of 'sick'.

What are the service costs like?

**nallac** · 30th August 2009, 21:24

Originally Posted by Mikkel

It's either that or a broken frame...

or a mildly bent one......with popped fork seals.

**Hitcher** · 30th August 2009, 21:27

I had my first "big" service on Friday. 20,000km service intervals on these 750s. That's an estimated 20,000km, given that the speedo has been intermittent since March. Plugs, air and oil filter, oil, sundries and labour worked out to about $420. At least filters are available...

I only use the S mode on mine.

**Big Dave** · 30th August 2009, 21:28

Originally Posted by carver

your publication stands as proof

Lol!

Hey - we have outstanding production values and I've hardly been in it.

**carver** · 30th August 2009, 21:32

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Lol!

Hey - we have outstanding production values and I've hardly been in it.

haha, its good to see you riding it properly

**98tls** · 30th August 2009, 21:33

Originally Posted by Hitcher

I had my first "big" service on Friday. 20,000km service intervals on these 750s. That's an estimated 20,000km, given that the speedo has been intermittent since March. Plugs, air and oil filter, oil, sundries and labour worked out to about $420. At least filters are available...

I only use the S mode on mine.

Much difference between modes H.

**Hitcher** · 30th August 2009, 21:39

Originally Posted by 98tls

Much difference between modes H.

Yes. The R (rain) mode flattens it out. It would be a good mode for an inexperienced rider riding the Shiver/Dorso for the first time. T (touring) perks it up a bit and S (sport) is quite edgy and very responsive to the ride-by-wire throttle. Fuel economy in T and S is more or less the same, unless one is caning it, which one does do on occasion.

Did you get the front up on the throttle, Dave, or did you clutch it up? One understands that the Shiver's front can be popped at about 7,000rpm in first.

**Big Dave** · 30th August 2009, 21:42

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Did you get the front up on the throttle, Dave, or did you clutch it up? One understands that the Shiver's front can be popped at about 7,000rpm in first.

30kph and bang the throttle hard. Cover back brake.

**98tls** · 30th August 2009, 21:45

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Yes. The R (rain) mode flattens it out. It would be a good mode for an inexperienced rider riding the Shiver/Dorso for the first time. T (touring) perks it up a bit and S (sport) is quite edgy and very responsive to the ride-by-wire throttle. Fuel economy in T and S is more or less the same, unless one is caning it, which one does do on occasion.

Did you get the front up on the throttle, Dave, or did you clutch it up? One understands that the Shiver's front can be popped at about 7,000rpm in first.

Cheers,very well xplained.(yea i read BDs mag every month but understand little,im old).

**Big Dave** · 30th August 2009, 21:54

Originally Posted by 98tls

Cheers,very well xplained.(yea i read BDs mag every month but understand little,im old).

I'll type slower.

**boomer** · 30th August 2009, 21:59

Originally Posted by Big Dave

I'll type slower.

ffs don't ride any slower, you'll fall orf !

**98tls** · 30th August 2009, 22:00

Originally Posted by Big Dave

I'll type slower.

Cheers D.That combined with putting me glasses on should help.Actually how bout some $ re free advertising eh lol.A mate deemed it necessary to stick those 'fell outta the mag' stickers on my ute.