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Topic: Anyone know this bike?
Posted By: Tim72
Subject: Anyone know this bike?
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2019 at 15:19
Hi all I'm considering getting a Mille as I've realised that a V twin is all I'll ever want and I've never quite got over letting my SP2 go 10 years ago... I'm looking at a red 2001 bike, reg Y474RDG. It's at a dealer up north but came from Cardiff. It has a black screen with RSVR.net stickers - anyone know it? I ask because it looks really clean and looked after with 21k miles and only 1 previous owner but has no service history. Cheers, Tim. https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/YjUAAOSwSkxbOn1d/s-l1600.jpg" rel="nofollow - https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/YjUAAOSwSkxbOn1d/s-l1600.jpg



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Posted By: Greg 1953
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2019 at 15:55
Mines for sale on here and it's an "R"

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Posted By: BIG UN
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2019 at 18:59
dont know the bike buddy but theyre luly in red,its a really nice red on the milles.
i usualy dont like red much in cars or bikes but my old 02 red mille was a stunner.

how much is it up at?i got my 02 R model for only 2500 with 29k on and fsh.

my old one

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Posted By: Tim72
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2019 at 13:24
That's beautiful! The one I'm looking at is £3k with 21.5k miles. It's very clean and only 2 owners, one being the original dealer but the downside is that the history has been lost so it would be a punt. It looks like it has been cared for but I'm not sure if it's a wise thing to do, even with a 3 month warranty.


Posted By: mixdrive1
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2019 at 19:29
This is for sale on facebook currently, £3000 ono

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current;2001mille,2003R,2003Eddy,2012Tuono. Previous RS250,2006Factory,2001mille,2001R and 2x2002mille


Posted By: BIG UN
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2019 at 19:42
thats more like it for 3k,love them wheels in gold,may have to get mine done at some point!!
classic colour scheme too,a beauty.
the other seems high at 3k with no service book ect,
can you go view it or are you buying blind?

if its great condition and its meant to be,youll know once you see it.

i regretted selling my red one as soon as the new owner rode off on it,

http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/mdlongden/media/20150714_162642_zpsferxnps7.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">

but saying that,i never thought id get an R model in my price range,
but patience paid off and as said,i found my 02 rsvr for 2500 delivered,all service books/stamps,
spare keys,haynes manual,reciepts for work carried out like valve clearances ect
dyno sheets,pc3 and immaculate tbh.

plus 2 brand new tyres that had done zero mileage.

http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/mdlongden/media/s-l1600%203_zps9rxak8gl.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">

http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/mdlongden/media/s-l1600%205_zpszzu6dcvc.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">

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Posted By: Tim72
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2019 at 19:50
Nice... Which Facebook page is it on?



Posted By: Tim72
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2019 at 20:03
Big Un, it's miles away from me so it would be a blind purchase. I think I might just take a breath and not rush in, looks like there will be others if you know where to look. I love the red versions but the R's are the nuts, bring back great memories of watching WSB!


Posted By: mixdrive1
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2019 at 20:26
It's just been advertised on aprilia Tech fb page buddy, i don't know the guy though but others seem to know him on there

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current;2001mille,2003R,2003Eddy,2012Tuono. Previous RS250,2006Factory,2001mille,2001R and 2x2002mille


Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2019 at 21:00
Originally posted by Tim72 Tim72 wrote:

Big Un, it's miles away from me so it would be a blind purchase. I think I might just take a breath and not rush in, looks like there will be others if you know where to look.


A wise move not to rush in. However like all 'old' bikes, it's worth traveling for the right one


Posted By: BIG UN
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2019 at 22:14
s,id deffo advise against buying any bike blind mate,specialy one thats now 17yrs old.
these milles are superb IF theyve been looked after properly...like any bike.
they have their quirks,like checking/filling the oil ect that most il4 people tend to get wrong!

i viewed mine a fair distance away,then sorted a price inc delivery.
dont rush in mate,but the off season is the time to grab a bargain...3k for that 02 isnt a bargain imho.


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Posted By: 426hemi
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2019 at 22:45
What do you class as far away? I'll travel anywhere in the country for the right bike, it's a day out.


Posted By: BIG UN
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2019 at 01:11
true mate,ive rode home bloody miles,in frost and torrential rain,in winter to bring a beloved bike home.
once shes home and your havin a beer ogling the new bike in the garage,nothing else matters.


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Posted By: deloco7
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2019 at 02:04
The red is nice, no doubt but 3k for a Mille is top dollar, especially out of season. Harry Larrup has a red Mille for sale at the moment, 14k miles for 1895. Over a grand of savings compared to the one at the dealers - thats a fair few upgrades/mods. 


Posted By: deloco7
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2019 at 02:07
Lol sorry, just checked his ad again and it sold at the weekend....Ermm



Posted By: Tim72
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2019 at 07:41
I missed out there, that looked like a gorgeous bike. Thanks anyway.


Posted By: deloco7
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2019 at 07:48
Still plenty of great Gen 1 bikes about for less than the 3k the dealer wants - possibly a few Gen 2 bikes as well. Its a buyers market at the moment. Good luck with the search Thumbs Up


Posted By: badapple
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2019 at 09:14
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F223305444357" rel="nofollow - https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F223305444357

How's this for an alternative? 2 1/2 hours left to run. I would imagine it will go for around 3300 this time of year. 


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Posted By: Tim72
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2019 at 09:24
That was one of the bikes I've been watching but I'd set myself a strict maximum budget. There's a similar bike up in Sale but the owner didn't engage so I've cold feet over it. Thanks for the heads up. There's a lovely little TRX850 on ebay too but I can't help feeling that I'd always wish I'd got an RSV instead!


Posted By: PaulW
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2019 at 11:14
Originally posted by deloco7 deloco7 wrote:

Lol sorry, just checked his ad again and it sold at the weekend....Ermm


That'll be me then! Bike sold to a local guy within an hour of being advertised, 'twas in really superb condition too. 




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Posted By: Tim72
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2019 at 13:48
I missed out there, beautiful bike.


Posted By: BIG UN
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2019 at 20:43
that looked a beauty,how uch did it fetch paul?
never had a 98- gen 1,liking the look of the 2 tone,specialt the red and the black n silver ones.
bloody bargains.


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Posted By: PaulW
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2019 at 08:23
Originally posted by BIG UN BIG UN wrote:

that looked a beauty,how uch did it fetch paul?
never had a 98- gen 1,liking the look of the 2 tone,specialt the red and the black n silver ones.
bloody bargains.

To be honest mate I let it go too cheap at £1800. It was a real pleasure working on it, had obviously been well looked after and the few niggles it had were easy to sort (when you know what you’re looking for). 
As mentioned, it sold within an hour, and frankly I could have sold it 50 times over with the interest that evening alone. I think the market is getting a bit more discerning and sensible people are recognising what value they are if in decent nick. There’s two distinct categories of early Gen 1s, cherished and maintained or scruffy dogs. 


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Posted By: deloco7
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2019 at 08:41
Yeah I couldn't remember the name you went by on here Paul - despite Rick telling me before. Not that it made any odds - bike had sold before I posted the reply Smile

Tidy bike, good price - that's why it wasn't available for long.


Posted By: BIG UN
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2019 at 19:31
bloody hell,£1800...thats ffek all for anything,never mind a sports bike in that nick.
wouldnt buy you a rusty nakered old car!
someone got a beauty there mate.


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