Aprilia for a touring bike?

Klondike1020 · October 15th, 2014, 08:12 AM

This bike seems like a perfect candidate for a touring bike and the price is fair.

My only concern in maintenance and working on the turd.

http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/mcy/4680719553.html

Desmoluci · October 15th, 2014, 11:16 AM

Not bad bikes, but the dealer/parts network is practically non-existent around here, and don't expect any help from the factory or dealer.

My friend has an RSV4 Factory he bought new ($$$), and had a few issues with the bike, and all he got was the runaround from everyone involved.

These guys helped him out, though.

http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scrip...IiAaAm_J8P8HAQ

jstrain · October 15th, 2014, 12:15 PM

Never rode any of their smaller stuff, but I had two different RSVs with the 1000cc twin. REALLY miss them.

JohnnyBravo · October 15th, 2014, 12:18 PM

Hit me up if you come look at it, it's right down the street.

Jono · October 15th, 2014, 05:23 PM

Just get a KLR or V-Strom.

Soujyu · October 15th, 2014, 05:27 PM

You better make sure you have a good dealer nearby. Wrenching on one of these isn't like wrenching a Japanese bike.

Maintenance concerns aside, it looks pretty nice.

Desmoluci · October 15th, 2014, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

Just get a KLR or V-Strom.

Klondike1020 · October 15th, 2014, 08:03 PM

OR A TIGER. Like Tony the Tiger they are GGGREEEATTT

Klondike1020 · October 15th, 2014, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Hit me up if you come look at it, it's right down the street.

I will send you a PM next time I am in Charlotte area. I was over hiking Crowders last weekend.

I am going to try to make it up to Greensboro area eventually.

Roark · October 15th, 2014, 08:29 PM

Generally, I avoid little known products. Not that the small companies are bad, but there's just more of a guarantee in bigger companies. Get a KLR!

JohnnyBravo · October 16th, 2014, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Klondike1020

I will send you a PM next time I am in Charlotte area. I was over hiking Crowders last weekend.

I am going to try to make it up to Greensboro area eventually.

You should hike pilot mountain... It's pretty sweet! You could even tour Mayberry, an get a pork chop sandwich

I didn't know their was anything to bike close by Charlotte, gonna have to look up crowders. The Queen City does have the closest Dave an busters, an the bass pro shop, with all the racing stuff, an the sports.

Klondike1020 · October 16th, 2014, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

I didn't know their was anything to bike close by Charlotte,

LOL - there wasnt any good ridding there. All straight traffic filled boring roads mostly. But the parks are fun for hiking. We Just ride out bikes there for a destination.

I will have to check out the spots you mentioned. It sucks having this lame as hell retail job. I have not worked a job that I had a schedule at in years.

I am used to making my own hours and getting overtime. Now I get 39 hours and it has to be 5 days a week.

Klondike1020 · October 16th, 2014, 09:36 AM

The Aprilla would be a great bike if I lived in Europe somewhere that had a dealership base

nickjpass · October 16th, 2014, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Klondike1020

LOL - there wasnt any good ridding there. All straight traffic filled boring roads mostly. But the parks are fun for hiking. We Just ride out bikes there for a destination.

I will have to check out the spots you mentioned. It sucks having this lame as hell retail job. I have not worked a job that I had a schedule at in years.

I am used to making my own hours and getting overtime. Now I get 39 hours and it has to be 5 days a week.

where do you work?

Klondike1020 · October 16th, 2014, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

where do you work?

Lowes. for a couple months now. I am considering going back to contracting for myself or even the company I used to work for . I made 40% more but I lived near NYC so rent was too damn high. Salaried also meant I worked a lot of over time with no benefit. But I took 3 day weekends whenever I wanted.

oh well You don't know how good you had it until you let it go.

Sorta like my 1985 Xr 250. That bike was loaded with power for a bullet proof air cooled 80s endure. I went to the Rm 250s for a while. Then CR480. They were needy and touchy. Nothing like the good old trail beater XR

nickjpass · October 16th, 2014, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klondike1020

Lowes. for a couple months now. I am considering going back to contracting for myself or even the company I used to work for . I made 40% more but I lived near NYC so rent was too damn high. Salaried also meant I worked a lot of over time with no benefit. But I took 3 day weekends whenever I wanted.

oh well You don't know how good you had it until you let it go.

Sorta like my 1985 Xr 250. That bike was loaded with power for a bullet proof air cooled 80s endure. I went to the Rm 250s for a while. Then CR480. They were needy and touchy. Nothing like the good old trail beater XR

makes sense.

JohnnyBravo · October 16th, 2014, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klondike1020

LOL - there wasnt any good ridding there. All straight traffic filled boring roads mostly. But the parks are fun for hiking. We Just ride out bikes there for a destination.

I will have to check out the spots you mentioned. It sucks having this lame as hell retail job. I have not worked a job that I had a schedule at in years.

I am used to making my own hours and getting overtime. Now I get 39 hours and it has to be 5 days a week.

I def don't like the riding around Charlotte, I stay far away from that place anytime I can. We have some sweet roads down here, but I'm slow.
Closest place worth hiking to me, then grandfather mountain, the smokies, Asheville, all the western stuff.
Retail def sucks, but it's better than nothing.

Klondike1020 · October 16th, 2014, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

I def don't like the riding around Charlotte, I stay far away from that place anytime I can. We have some sweet roads down here, but I'm slow.
Closest place worth hiking to me, then grandfather mountain, the smokies, Asheville, all the western stuff.
Retail def sucks, but it's better than nothing.

I dont give a damn about retail .... but I certainly want to hike Grandfather mountain. We are going to hike it when we have another three day weekend. Let me know if you want to meet up with us. We skipped it a couple weekends ago because it was very rainey up there lol

JohnnyBravo · October 16th, 2014, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Klondike1020

I dont give a damn about retail .... but I certainly want to hike Grandfather mountain. We are going to hike it when we have another three day weekend. Let me know if you want to meet up with us. We skipped it a couple weekends ago because it was very rainey up there lol

Sounds cool to me! Dunno if you wanna slow poke taggin along, but I'm down. You won't catch me crossing that (used to be) swinging bridge though.

Klondike1020 · October 16th, 2014, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Sounds cool to me! Dunno if you wanna slow poke taggin along, but I'm down. You won't catch me crossing that (used to be) swinging bridge though.

HAHA . we are not so fast ourselves. took us all day to hike that 6 miles on crowder. but if we go we have to cross the bridge. its one of the highlights lol

JohnnyBravo · October 16th, 2014, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Klondike1020

HAHA . we are not so fast ourselves. took us all day to hike that 6 miles on crowder. but if we go we have to cross the bridge. its one of the highlights lol

I've spent my whole life avoiding that damn thing (really scared of heights) an I may but really don't think I'll be changing that!
Y'all can cross as y'all please though, being a HIGHlight an all

idk would have to see about me crossing it.

October 15th, 2014, 08:12 AM	#1
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	Aprilia for a touring bike? This bike seems like a perfect candidate for a touring bike and the price is fair. My only concern in maintenance and working on the turd. http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/mcy/4680719553.html __________________________________________________ LIFE IS NOT FOR REGRETS OR EXCUSES. Breath deep, seek peace. Embrace the Madness. Life is good, let it be

October 15th, 2014, 11:16 AM	#2
Desmoluci Threadkiller Name: Mick Location: Monongahela, Pa. Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Yellow '04 stocker, '89 FJ1200, '87 Ducati Paso, '71 Yamaha XS1b, '99 KLR650, '81 FXE 80, '97 KTM 200EXC , etc Posts: 430	Not bad bikes, but the dealer/parts network is practically non-existent around here, and don't expect any help from the factory or dealer. My friend has an RSV4 Factory he bought new ($$$), and had a few issues with the bike, and all he got was the runaround from everyone involved. These guys helped him out, though. http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scrip...IiAaAm_J8P8HAQ __________________________________________________ Advantages are taken, not handed out. MSF 138637

October 15th, 2014, 12:15 PM	#3
jstrain ninjette.org guru Name: Jeremy Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '04 Aprilia RSV, '10 Bonneville, '10 Ninjette Posts: 359	Never rode any of their smaller stuff, but I had two different RSVs with the 1000cc twin. REALLY miss them. __________________________________________________ -Jeremy

October 15th, 2014, 12:18 PM	#4
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Hit me up if you come look at it, it's right down the street. __________________________________________________

October 15th, 2014, 05:27 PM	#6
Soujyu ninjette.org sage Name: W Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (sold), 2012 Tuono V4R Posts: 512	You better make sure you have a good dealer nearby. Wrenching on one of these isn't like wrenching a Japanese bike. Maintenance concerns aside, it looks pretty nice. __________________________________________________ 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R - "Aria" (sold) 2012 Aprilia Tuono V4R - "Perrine" Proof that Harleys and Ninjettes are friendly with each other

October 15th, 2014, 05:23 PM	#5
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Just get a KLR or V-Strom.

October 15th, 2014, 08:03 PM	#8
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	OR A TIGER. Like Tony the Tiger they are GGGREEEATTT __________________________________________________ LIFE IS NOT FOR REGRETS OR EXCUSES. Breath deep, seek peace. Embrace the Madness. Life is good, let it be

October 15th, 2014, 08:29 PM	#10
Roark ninjette.org sage Name: James Location: Lakeland Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninjette Posts: 809	Generally, I avoid little known products. Not that the small companies are bad, but there's just more of a guarantee in bigger companies. Get a KLR! __________________________________________________ "That's what" -she

October 16th, 2014, 09:36 AM	#13
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	The Aprilla would be a great bike if I lived in Europe somewhere that had a dealership base __________________________________________________ LIFE IS NOT FOR REGRETS OR EXCUSES. Breath deep, seek peace. Embrace the Madness. Life is good, let it be

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