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Re: Rsv4
Posted: 19 Jun 2017, 09:56
by kiwikrasher
If I had to vote who on this site would be most likely to be photographed in that exact situation it would fully be D41
If you buy one Blade I'm coming over for a ride!!
Re: Rsv4
Posted: 19 Jun 2017, 10:00
by D41
Ouch!! Shots fired!!!
Re: Rsv4
Posted: 19 Jun 2017, 12:32
by Rossgo
That's great, wow I would love that Lol!
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Re: Rsv4
Posted: 19 Jun 2017, 12:41
by Kwacky
Blade needs to get it quick before Rossgo buys it
Re: Rsv4
Posted: 19 Jun 2017, 12:46
by Cav
Blade, I love RSV4s but have you spoken to anyone regarding which age to buy and which age to avoid?
There's an aprilia specialist my mate used who knows all the ins and outs - if you want I can try find his number or website so you can have a chat with him?
The old ones in particular need special attention ASAP because the nut they use to tighten the cam chain becomes loose due to the direction of rotation - it means that it is likely to come undone overtime and there is risk the chain isn't correctly retained and therefore blown engine.
Re: Rsv4
Posted: 19 Jun 2017, 12:49
by Cav
Just googled "Aprilia Specialist" and I think I found the guy..
I believe his name is Ade and the place is called Bikersworld:
http://www.apriliabikes.co.uk/Contact.html
Re: Rsv4
Posted: 19 Jun 2017, 13:07
by Blade
Cheers Cav.
Ideally I fancy a 14my as I really like the colour scheme and no major faults according to Griff at Aprilla Performance Centre.
Kwacky I had seen that but IMO it's well over priced.
Re: Rsv4
Posted: 19 Jun 2017, 13:17
by kiwikrasher
Blade wrote:Cheers Cav.
Ideally I fancy a 14my as I really like the colour scheme and no major faults according to Griff at Aprilla Performance Centre.
Kwacky I had seen that but IMO it's well over priced.
That's just the starting price Blade, I expected a lot more from you
Re: Rsv4
Posted: 19 Jun 2017, 13:17
by Kwacky
Blade wrote:
Kwacky I had seen that but IMO it's well over priced.
I did think it was expensive, but your negotiating skills are legendary.
Re: Rsv4
Posted: 19 Jun 2017, 13:18
by kiwikrasher
Kwacky wrote:Blade wrote:
Kwacky I had seen that but IMO it's well over priced.
I did think it was expensive, but your negotiating skills are legendary.
Snap!
Re: Rsv4
Posted: 19 Jun 2017, 13:40
by Blade
Not sure if the 1st bike in the original post might have genuiely touched down and scuffed the fairing and not crashed as first suspected.
I remember reading of Kar complaining his Tuono was decking out now and this post seem's to show its at least possible.
http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/show ... clearance-(kickstand-and-right-side-lower" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)
Re: Rsv4
Posted: 19 Jun 2017, 13:49
by Kwacky
If there are no marks anywhere else then it seems plausible. The mark is very low down, if it had been on it's side the rest of the belly pan would be marked. If it's been in the gravel you would expect marks at the front of the underside of the fairing. If it's been on its side then marks higher up.
Ask him to remove the GB engine over to see if that's hiding anything.
Re: Rsv4
Posted: 19 Jun 2017, 14:24
by Cav
It's an aprilia thing to have scraping belly pans - especially if the guy is on the larger side or rides fast - especially if he is both
Re: Rsv4
Posted: 19 Jun 2017, 16:32
by duke63
I'm fairly sure Fast Bikes magazine have also mentioned that RSV4s can deck out in their track tests. My only issue would be to want to see under the frame protectors.
Re: Rsv4
Posted: 19 Jun 2017, 16:41
by Blade
Cheers lads.
The frame protectors if put on properly Duke won't come off, at least the ones I had on my Blade wouldn't.
Re: Rsv4
Posted: 19 Jun 2017, 16:44
by Blade
I am very tempted and have the funds available but ideally would like shot of the zx10r first as insuring 3 bikes is an arse and don't really like selling privately as you never know who is turning up at your house
would snap up if at a stealers and px was an option
Anyone interested in a zx10r ???
Re: Rsv4
Posted: 24 Jun 2017, 08:19
by duke63
Another nice one for sale here.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/aprilia-rsv4- ... 2724089442" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Rsv4
Posted: 24 Jun 2017, 16:32
by D41
duke63 wrote:I'm fairly sure Fast Bikes magazine have also mentioned that RSV4s can deck out in their track tests. My only issue would be to want to see under the frame protectors.
Yep...I remember you mentioning that a while back about them touching down. Pretty sure someone posted a vid. of it happening.
Re: Rsv4
Posted: 24 Jun 2017, 17:32
by Itchy
Blade wrote:
Anyone interested in a zx10r ???
Not with your legendary negotiating skills!
Re: Rsv4
Posted: 24 Jun 2017, 18:35
by D41
Blade could sell sand to an Arab.