virgin-burner 1 #1 March 20, 2010 been to the motorcycle-shop twice over the last two days.. they have this beauty there; it's now sneaking into my dreams, day and night.. oh, and it matches my rig too! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #2 March 20, 2010 Great for the ego , fun bike, but not worth a damn for traveling on, Dealerships to few and far between! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #3 March 20, 2010 Not an Aprila rider, but own what's next to that one. 2008 Kawasaki GTR1400... It my friend, is a great bike also.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #4 March 20, 2010 QuoteGreat for the ego , fun bike, but not worth a damn for traveling on, Dealerships to few and far between! aprilia's are pretty common around here, and this dealership is like a village separate from mine.. i went there to look at an enduro actually, but then i saw this.. dont have much riding experience, and a 1000ccm V2 with about 130HP.. seems almost a little steep. the kawasaki er-6n is also a very nice bike!“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #5 March 20, 2010 Aprilia looks nice, but I'd ask about that big Kawi right behind it! For less money you'd have a lot more bike. But, remember, I'm just an old Kawi guy.Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #6 March 20, 2010 Ohhhh, I see you are in Switzerland, not the US... Hope they have rider training courses over there too! learn from an instructor how to stay alive, not the hard knocks method! primarially it comes down to why do you want a bike? Shit jonts? Long trips? bar hoping? just trying to look kewl? The whole lifestyle ? Hoping it gets you laid? (wont work) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #7 March 20, 2010 Quote Aprilia looks nice, but I'd ask about that big Kawi right behind it! For less money you'd have a lot more bike. But, remember, I'm just an old Kawi guy. kawi ER-6n is nice too!! i just like naked bikes i guess.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #8 March 20, 2010 Quote Ohhhh, I see you are in Switzerland, not the US... Hope they have rider training courses over there too! learn from an instructor how to stay alive, not the hard knocks method! primarially it comes down to why do you want a bike? Shit jonts? Long trips? bar hoping? just trying to look kewl? The whole lifestyle ? Hoping it gets you laid? (wont work) of course, jaques cornu is around pretty often! just thinking about the way to work, and the fun ride to the dz; tough that would mean no more free beers after jumping i guess.. like with small parachutes, it's probably mostly a thing of keeping a level head and not being too crazy.. they say that tuono does wheelies even in 3rd gear if you're not careful with that throttle.. without any other input! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #9 March 20, 2010 Pretty much any of th esprot bikes built in teh past ten years are more motorcycle than many folks need, but that is human nature, to buy more than we need...Keeps life interesting!I'll stick to my low and slow antique Harley's though! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/424747010.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #10 March 20, 2010 nice bikes! dont think i could run those exhaust pipes past local authorities around here.. but yea, V2-sounds.. i dont like harleys much, but i can understand someone wanting to ride one! shame buell is over! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #11 March 20, 2010 Those are actually 2 1942 stock mufflers, with the tip modified, (by me) they are pretty quiet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #12 March 20, 2010 yup, i bet they are; but they're also a hazard to anyone about to take off in your back!!! nothing tippy allowed on anything that drives on roads around here.. sheesh, i thought i gave up riding motorcycles for good when i was about to take the test and could lend a bike from an (EX-)friend; fife minutes away from his place, some stupid fucker in his porsche wouldnt notice me (he LOOKED at me directly!!!) and took off on his way, right into the path of mine.. but that tuono; gosh, it's freaking sexy!!! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #13 March 20, 2010 It is strictly a no passenger bike, I ride solo, My wife rides the blue(47) one, the black one is my sons!(another 47) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boris73 0 #14 March 20, 2010 I've had two Aprilias, a 125mx and a 550sxv, fun to ride, but absolutely shit reliability. Both my engines went pop, and the mx125 rusted at the first sign of water. However, I do love the look of the manax http://www.maxmoto.co.uk/aprilia_mana_x.shtml/url] [url]http://www.maxmoto.co.uk/images/Aprilia_ManaX.jpg If that ever goes into production I may buy one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #15 March 20, 2010 Quote It is strictly a no passenger bike, I ride solo, My wife rides the blue(47) one, the black one is my sons!(another 47) that's pretty cool! i couldnt get my parents to ride for the live of it! it's funny, my brother got his chopper-license, and has a bike, but the parents.. no motorcycycles and no flying if their lifes would depend on it.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #16 March 20, 2010 the tuono has a rotax-engine, and from what i hear, the quality has improved dramatically! and no shit, for italians, they even have a nice touchy feeling! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #17 March 20, 2010 QuoteI've had two Aprilias, a 125mx and a 550sxv, fun to ride, but absolutely shit reliability. Both my engines went pop, and the mx125 rusted at the first sign of water. However, I do love the look of the manax http://www.maxmoto.co.uk/aprilia_mana_x.shtml/url] [url]http://www.maxmoto.co.uk/images/Aprilia_ManaX.jpg If that ever goes into production I may buy one. That is one Strange looking ride!....reminds me of an old Honda CT mini bike! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #18 March 20, 2010 Quote of course, jaques cornu is around pretty often! his courses are GREAT and he is a super chap. I recommend them (and him) I had a 125RS, she was a bitch. But I loved her. Italian bikes are like italian women... Sexy, Hot, sensitive, head-turners, you give them good care, ride them how they like, and they'll still ditch you for no reason.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #19 March 21, 2010 Quote Quote of course, jaques cornu is around pretty often! his courses are GREAT and he is a super chap. I recommend them (and him) I had a 125RS, she was a bitch. But I loved her. Italian bikes are like italian women... Sexy, Hot, sensitive, head-turners, you give them good care, ride them how they like, and they'll still ditch you for no reason. I would not have it any other way. You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kawisixer01 0 #20 March 21, 2010 oh just get the RSV4 factory. lol. God I love that bike. I don't have an aprilia but do have a kawasaki zx-10r and a Harley night rod special. I've been eyeing the RSV4 and KTM RC8 lately. Now BMW goes and throws the s1000rr in the mix. Choices choices.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedude325 0 #21 March 21, 2010 I ride a 2002 Mille. It's the only one I've seen in New Orleans, and the nearest stealership is in Houston. I order my parts online and do my own work anyway. Usually pretty reliable. It has a Rotax engine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,397 #22 March 21, 2010 A co-worker had one. He was doing a lot of practicing at a local track, and I thing he was considering trying racing. Then one day he and the bike parted company on the track, and it went end-over-end, distributing parts down a long section of track. He wasn't hurt, but the bike was toast. He won't confirm it, but I think his wife put the brakes on replacing it. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #23 March 22, 2010 Quoteoh just get the RSV4 factory. lol. God I love that bike. I don't have an aprilia but do have a kawasaki zx-10r and a Harley night rod special. I've been eyeing the RSV4 and KTM RC8 lately. Now BMW goes and throws the s1000rr in the mix. Choices choices.... wouldnt i love to! the beamer's a super-nice bike as well, or the ducati's.. and yea, i always loved ktm's duke, superduke respectively.. i just like those bikes stripped down, streetfighter-style..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #24 March 22, 2010 Quote I ride a 2002 Mille. It's the only one I've seen in New Orleans, and the nearest stealership is in Houston. I order my parts online and do my own work anyway. Usually pretty reliable. It has a Rotax engine. any happy with it? and yea, i think that's kinda far away for you.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #25 March 22, 2010 Gorgeous bikes, amazing sound, very under rated, very hard to get parts for. I have a line on a race prepped 05 that would usually sells for well over $15 but due to the piss poor economy I could get it for $7.....if I had $7k!Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
