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07-12-2010, 05:18 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Central NY
Moto: 2003 SV650S
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07-12-2010, 06:51 PM
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Europhile
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SoCal
Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure
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A Tuono (1st generation or 2nd generation) is twice the bike the SV1000S is and probably cost about the same right now. I love my Aprilias but they have shit for resale values.
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07-12-2010, 07:00 PM
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Elitist
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Moto: Gix 750
Posts: 11,351
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Tuono FTW...........Not as reliable, but way better handling & looking.
Although, why not get a ZX12R since you already like it? Those are excellent sport tourers. |
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07-12-2010, 08:21 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Renton, WA
Moto: Ninja 650R
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07-12-2010, 10:26 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Central NY
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I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away. |
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07-13-2010, 11:30 AM
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Europhile
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SoCal
Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure
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07-13-2010, 09:59 PM
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Viff6N Mutated Warrior
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Texas
Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N
Posts: 8,704
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Really do need to check mine. |
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07-13-2010, 10:26 PM
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Elitist
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Moto: Gix 750
Posts: 11,351
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1) odometer that resets if you disconnect the battery 2) electrical connectors that melt 3) clutch slave cylinders that leak 4) rear brake that constantly needs bleeding 5) oil tank made of cheap pot metal with shoddy welds that develops leaks 6) rear shock that dies early because of heat soak from the exhaust 7) swingarm recall anyone? 8) so-called "immobilizer" system that ocassionally refuses to let you start the bike for no legitimate reason All things that happened with my 2004 (along with dozens of others on the Aprilia forum who experienced those same issues) I know you love Aprilias, and so do I, but I would put any Japanese bike over any Italian bike when it comes to reliability. Face it, Italians' strength is not in quality control, it's in designing things with passion & art. Last edited by Homeslice; 07-13-2010 at 10:33 PM.. |
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07-14-2010, 02:09 AM
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Holier Than Thou
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: N.B, Canada
Moto: 06 ZX10R, 18 400 Ninja, 11 KLX250s
Posts: 463
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I gave myself about 2 weeks to find a replacement...That turned into less than 24 hours. Oh and the idea of a twin went out the window this afternoon. I'm a sucker for a good deal I guess...Here she is. I'll still have my Twin someday but I think I will enjoy this just fine for now.
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07-14-2010, 02:29 AM
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Chaotic Neutral
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cherry Hill NJ
Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt
Posts: 13,992
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good choice
 now yank open the airbox and pull that nasty flapper out
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