Aprilia Tuareg 600 Wind

**Waihou Thumper** · 27th July 2013, 14:15

Originally Posted by Waihou Thumper

The Tuareg is for sale.
I have put the reg on hold but it finishes 20/06/13.
A WoF can be obtained prior to sale, it will pass no issues there. I will also put some reg on the bike if required for the new owner.
It has been ridden up and down the road, around the block to keep it purring.

The price I am looking for is $3000 ono.
Please PM me if interested. I will be listing this on Trade Me as soon as time permits.

Thanks.

Still available, $2800 ono.

**kinger** · 2nd September 2013, 19:25

Has it really been on sale for a year now? Just peeped at the thread for the first time.
In the world of antiques, houses, boats, and apparently Rotax Aprilla Tuareg 600 Winds, a thing is only worth what someone is willing to pay.
$1 reserve on Tardme looking like the way to go eh? Best of luck.

**Waihou Thumper** · 7th January 2014, 16:11

Originally Posted by kinger

Has it really been on sale for a year now? Just peeped at the thread for the first time.
In the world of antiques, houses, boats, and apparently Rotax Aprilla Tuareg 600 Winds, a thing is only worth what someone is willing to pay.
$1 reserve on Tardme looking like the way to go eh? Best of luck.

Nope, I wish I could but.......

**Waihou Thumper** · 7th January 2014, 16:16

I started the bike and took it for a ride, what a beauty!
Anyway, there is a knack to warm it up, full choke, then leave it running, then wait for the change in the engine - it races, back off the choke and let here purr.....
And it does, very quiet.
BUT, funny thing is everytime I put her into first gear from standstill after a time laying idle, she lurches and stalls. Weird.
Then I start her up, put her in gear again and all is fine. What could that be guys?
The clutch is sweet and she changes smoothly when riding and idling after warming up....It even did it when I picked the bike up from the PO.

Not a biggie but she is old afterall...

**dino3310** · 7th January 2014, 17:02

Originally Posted by Waihou Thumper

I started the bike and took it for a ride, what a beauty!
Anyway, there is a knack to warm it up, full choke, then leave it running, then wait for the change in the engine - it races, back off the choke and let here purr.....
And it does, very quiet.
BUT, funny thing is everytime I put her into first gear from standstill after a time laying idle, she lurches and stalls. Weird.
Then I start her up, put her in gear again and all is fine. What could that be guys?
The clutch is sweet and she changes smoothly when riding and idling after warming up....It even did it when I picked the bike up from the PO.

Not a biggie but she is old afterall...

my old DR used to do that, i thought something was sticking in the clutch and so i changed to a better grade oil and it went away

**Waihou Thumper** · 11th January 2014, 16:19

Originally Posted by kinger

Has it really been on sale for a year now? Just peeped at the thread for the first time.
In the world of antiques, houses, boats, and apparently Rotax Aprilla Tuareg 600 Winds, a thing is only worth what someone is willing to pay.
$1 reserve on Tardme looking like the way to go eh? Best of luck.

Yes, thought about that for a second, but.....Nope!
It is for sale....
$3000, new belt, wof, reg on hold, will put three months on it....
Starts well, idles nicely and is very quiet....

**Waihou Thumper** · 7th March 2014, 06:05

Originally Posted by Waihou Thumper

Yes, thought about that for a second, but.....Nope!
It is for sale....
$3000, new belt, wof, reg on hold, will put three months on it....
Starts well, idles nicely and is very quiet....

The bike is still for sale $3000 or near offer...
Reg is on hold, will get a warrant of Fitness, new tyres, starts and runs sweet. Good little adventure touring bike...
I am giving up riding, so may throw in a couple of tyres, helmet etc....
I have lots of gear to sell, plus three motorbikes...

**Vinz0r** · 7th March 2014, 07:31

Originally Posted by Waihou Thumper

I started the bike and took it for a ride, what a beauty!
Anyway, there is a knack to warm it up, full choke, then leave it running, then wait for the change in the engine - it races, back off the choke and let here purr.....
And it does, very quiet.
BUT, funny thing is everytime I put her into first gear from standstill after a time laying idle, she lurches and stalls. Weird.
Then I start her up, put her in gear again and all is fine. What could that be guys?
The clutch is sweet and she changes smoothly when riding and idling after warming up....It even did it when I picked the bike up from the PO.

Not a biggie but she is old afterall...

Before you shift, work the clutch in and out a few times at the point it engages. Cold/old oil = sticky plates that don't want to seperate.

**Waihou Thumper** · 7th March 2014, 12:21

Originally Posted by Vinz0r

Before you shift, work the clutch in and out a few times at the point it engages. Cold/old oil = sticky plates that don't want to seperate.

Thanks, yes, this works as I did try it a few times....Not old oil, cold, when she is warm, absolutely fine.

**Waihou Thumper** · 29th March 2014, 12:42

$2800 or near offer.....It is still here, lovely little bike for someone. No issues, runs well and starts, idles well....
I wish I didn't have to sell but other things, other priorities....

**gammaguy** · 29th March 2014, 14:53

I have earned my living in the past working on bikes such as this

If I ever buy a diesel, it will be a Rotax, they make excellent engines(,even the diesels)

Don't suppose I can shoehorn a 2T tandem twin in there...........

**Waihou Thumper** · 29th March 2014, 15:28

Originally Posted by gammaguy

I have earned my living in the past working on bikes such as this

If I ever buy a diesel, it will be a Rotax, they make excellent engines(,even the diesels)

Don't suppose I can shoehorn a 2T tandem twin in there...........

Of course. I would say that if you'd buy it
Rotax = extremely reliable...I am very surprised...
Why did KTM consider them? After all they were just down the road...

**Waihou Thumper** · 26th October 2014, 06:34

I have to clear out the garage of motorbikes, this bike is seriously for sale.
$2000 or best offer, I am taking a hit on this so keen to get rid of it for someone else to enjoy.
Mark 0272672340

**Waihou Thumper** · 27th October 2014, 15:59

It is going to be sold!!

Best offer over $1700 for the rest of the week, and it ends this Sunday, can and will own it!
Seriously.....
It has a few foibles, but it runs well and with a service, adjustment here and there, you got yourself a great LAMS bike (yet to be approved, just got to be added to the list with the application)
Comes with new Motobatt battery, spare belt for the motor, new belt added recently!
Brand new belly pan/bash plate sourced from Italy aprilia.
All electrics work except the fuel gauge, never bothered me.
Fork seals require doing, new seals included in sale, just never had time to send it in to the shop...
It does need an oil change soon, that's about it.....

Registration on hold, needs a warrant of fitness.