New bike time
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Topic: New bike time
Posted By: badapple
Subject: New bike time
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2024 at 18:51
Got myself another gen2 factory for the coming summer. If its as good as I hope ( sub zero dark test ride only so far) it will be a keeper. I prefer the early gen2 shape and colours and this is one of the last off the line. ------------- I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left |
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Posted By: badapple
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2024 at 19:04
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This is as is straight out of the van, bought from a fellow member thanks Steve pleasure meeting you. Plan Service Fit new chain and sprockets ( 15/42 ) Fit new battery ( lithium) Fit new starter cables Dog bone linkage Find a good used or new accosato master to match the clutch or use a spare OEM clutch master and source some OEM levers. Sort out the damage on the swingarm. New tank protector OEM if I can get one. Clean and detail. I have a spare panel to replace the one on the left which has a poor repair and apply the new OEM aprilia lower decals. I am considering changing the colour scheme to my favourite gen2 but unsure if that's viable at the moment. I need gold wheels for that so I'm looking to swap for a blue set if I can then I will most likely do the new ( old  ) scheme .------------- I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left |
Posted By: badapple
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2024 at 19:14
Only pic I can find but this was my favourite one of all had to sell for my first house deposit ------------- I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left |
Posted By: davidrsurfer
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2024 at 20:01
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Nice. Got to love a gen 2! ------------- Motorcycle friendly self catering holiday apartment Acorn Studio. See us at Air bnb. |
Posted By: badapple
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2024 at 20:39
Yep, I've had several gen1s and love them too especially the early R's but for me the looks and ride of the factory is spot on. Had a few of the ' old silver " and really liked them but the above colours are the ultimate combination. Subtle and stylish. ------------- I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left |
davidrsurfer wrote:Posted By: Diablo
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2024 at 15:09
Very nice Adam  Great colours as well  I like the blue wheels to be honest... ------------- Question everything. |
Posted By: badapple
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2024 at 18:05
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Cheers Rick you will be seeing it in the flesh once it warms up. I like the current scheme a lot but the all black and gold wheels was by far my favourite we'll have to see if I can change it without too much hunting for parts. Most importantly it's getting a good checkover and enjoy it. ------------- I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left |