Thinking of batting for the other team...

Tenoq · Post by **Tenoq** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 12:40 am

No, not that team.

Took a Tuono for a test ride the other day - absolute cracker of a bike, and haven't had so much fun since I first got on my 250! It's a grin-monster - power wheelies everywhere, awesome sound... and bloody addictive!

So what's the general opinion on these funny-looking contraptions? I do realise it goes through a bit of coffee, being Italian, but that's ok - I don't mind a good coffee either.

Should I swap the 9R and go NAKED?

mike-s · Post by **mike-s** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:28 am

its up to you, does the bike do it for you, you find it fun and comfortable to ride on, there aren't any showstopping quirks and your wallet can keep up with your head?

if the answer to all of the above is yes, i say go for it, im not going to be riding it unless you come to Sydney specifically to offer me a test ride of it.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 11:57 am

mate thats what i wanted!!
i love the things..but the reality was..the zed was a better financial solution!!

deafwish · Post by **deafwish** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 12:32 pm

FARK YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you can afford to SERVICE it, buy it!
Is the pants of the naked/ sports bikes!

Tenoq · Post by **Tenoq** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:42 pm

Well from what I understand, it's only marginally dearer parts-wise than a Kwaka! Nothing like the Ducatis, which can be seriously pricey. A lot of generic stuff can be used on them as well.

It does float my boat in terms of all those things Mike, so I think it might be a go-er! I've found one in good nick for a good price, so I think it's time to deal. Pics as soon as I get it home!

Lainie · Post by **Lainie** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 1:18 am

Do what makes you happy and what feels rite

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 2:00 am

Lainie wrote:Do what makes you happy and what feels rite

i wish my mrs would say that to me...

mike-s · Post by **mike-s** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 8:28 am

mine does, but she said no sleeping around/cheating, aside from that, the world's my oyster!

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 5:44 pm

mike-s wrote:mine does, but she said no sleeping around/cheating, aside from that, the world's my oyster!

see..they take the fun outta everything!!

Tenoq · Post by **Tenoq** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:08 pm

Neka79 wrote:
mike-s wrote:mine does, but she said no sleeping around/cheating, aside from that, the world's my oyster!
see..they take the fun outta everything!!

It ain't cheating if she knows though, right Mike?

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:37 pm

Tenoq wrote:
Neka79 wrote:
mike-s wrote:mine does, but she said no sleeping around/cheating, aside from that, the world's my oyster!
see..they take the fun outta everything!!

It ain't cheating if she knows though, right Mike?

knows?? mate if she was any decent woman she'd be holding the camera so u get good shots!!

Tenoq · Post by **Tenoq** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:40 pm

Neka79 wrote:
Tenoq wrote:
Neka79 wrote: see..they take the fun outta everything!!

It ain't cheating if she knows though, right Mike?
knows?? mate if she was any decent woman she'd be holding the camera so u get good shots!!

I knew there was an advantage to dating a photographer!

Johnnie5 · Post by **Johnnie5** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 7:38 pm

servicing on the Aprilias is not too expensive, they pretty much have a major item in every service so every service is round the same cost

only prob is Aprilia values just about halve when you roll it out of the showroom , they just suck in retaining value

find one used and you would do fairly well

mrmina · Post by **mrmina** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 8:12 pm

Neka79 wrote:
Lainie wrote:Do what makes you happy and what feels rite
i wish my mrs would say that to me...

ur mrs knows if she says that will start sleeping with boys

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 8:35 pm

mrmina wrote:
Neka79 wrote:
Lainie wrote:Do what makes you happy and what feels rite
i wish my mrs would say that to me...
ur mrs knows if she says that will start sleeping with boys

u have repressed issues poof