Joined Aug 2009
5K Posts | 62+
Sunderland
Joined Aug 2011
6 Posts | 0+
His suspension may well be gone. They have long boring straight roads so they have to wheelie to entertain themselves. Usually the headstock is the first thing to go.
Thanks god for our smooth flowing bends!
Thanks god for our smooth flowing bends!
Joined Aug 2011
6 Posts | 0+
Hey guys, I'm just stating the facts. No flat straight rd's around me. I live in Oregon. 1/2 hour of mega twisties to get to the pacific ocean.
I'm not trying to stir up a debate, or turning this thread into something it's not. I'm simply saying they wore out quickly(even for a very light individual).
I'm not trying to stir up a debate, or turning this thread into something it's not. I'm simply saying they wore out quickly(even for a very light individual).
Joined Sep 2009
131 Posts | 1+
skye
Ohlins is only going to be better if its set up for your specific needs. And they need servicing much more regularly to keep it that way. My mate has an rsvr factory and its Ohlins forks needed work after 3k from new. He is as hard a rider as me, same-ish weight, and obviously we use the same roads yet my tuonoR is still great handling.
All that carbon, oz wheels and kudos would swing it for me tho.
All that carbon, oz wheels and kudos would swing it for me tho.
Typical yank GF, always on about size......, maybe compensating for something........? :lol:lol
Well I can say many of our roads here in the US are rubbish. I've driven over gravel roads that are smoother than some of the paved roads around these parts. Trucks weighing 180,000lbs+ tend to beat up pavement pretty bad.
As for wear, I can't say. I have 2 SV650's that see severe duty and are still in great shape. But use and abuse do occur, as well as lemons. Jay's buddy may have gotten some bad stock.
As for wear, I can't say. I have 2 SV650's that see severe duty and are still in great shape. But use and abuse do occur, as well as lemons. Jay's buddy may have gotten some bad stock.
Joined Aug 2011
6 Posts | 0+
I'm just stating the facts. It's not rocket science. It's alright to be jealous though"¦
I've got 4 Aprilias, and love them all. 2 of which being factory models. Unfortunately my Tuono is not. It was my first Aprilia purchased, but I learned from my mistakes quickly.
I picked up the Factory model Friday. The seller made me an offer I couldn't refuse. I'm very pleased with it all. Now I just need to move my Mustang and wait for some clearer weather. Anyone want a 1970 Mach 1?
Thank you all for your input and help.
Thank you all for your input and help.
I've managed to log on after getting my password wrong twice and still laughing at this post. Still grinning noo
Post o the month so far for me.Could Jmin, be the new 2K?
He might be Slomo, its hard tae wreck a bike in 3000 miles unless you mx it. I wheelie and stoppie mine and it seems tae be holding up well
I have a standard Tuono, but on some roads it does bounce around a bit.
I have never tested a factory. I dont personally know anyone who has one.
To decide if an up-grade would be worth it, a direct comparison on the same road would be needed.
But, a well set up stock bike does for most people who dont do track days.
Up-grading bits & pieces is always a good reason to :-
get to know your bike
maintain it better & spot issues that would normally be missed
get you out the house
creates a chrimbo pressy list
keep you out of the pub
gives you something to discuss on this forum.
I have never tested a factory. I dont personally know anyone who has one.
To decide if an up-grade would be worth it, a direct comparison on the same road would be needed.
But, a well set up stock bike does for most people who dont do track days.
Up-grading bits & pieces is always a good reason to :-
get to know your bike
maintain it better & spot issues that would normally be missed
get you out the house
creates a chrimbo pressy list
keep you out of the pub
gives you something to discuss on this forum.
However, on a mair serious note. I think it might be that after a few k on the bike, one becomes used to it, and forgets that first feeling of a new, good handling bike. When in fact it's still a cracking bike, but the "rush" has worn off. I used to get this with guitars. I'd play a Gibson and think "yeh this is the mutts nuts" only to have it a year and find that I have not managed to be transformed into the next Jimmy Page.
Joined Jul 2008
2K Posts | 4+
U.K.
Hi matey, read all the above and wonder ????????/
If you can afford it then go for the factory ,if not then the "R" will be just as good .
The Ohlins suspension on the factory IS a better option and the carbon bits look nice (both dear to replace after a fall) but Mr. Aprilia hasn`t spent ???$£ etc testing all options just to sell c***bikes.
I know you will be happy with either and you can set the suspension on the "R" as well as on the factory.
None are rubbish.
If you can afford it then go for the factory ,if not then the "R" will be just as good .
The Ohlins suspension on the factory IS a better option and the carbon bits look nice (both dear to replace after a fall) but Mr. Aprilia hasn`t spent ???$£ etc testing all options just to sell c***bikes.
I know you will be happy with either and you can set the suspension on the "R" as well as on the factory.
None are rubbish.
