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Hi, Just joined the forum after having browsed it once or twice since becoming a V twin convert last June ( 09 Tuono R in blue) Been riding bikes since I was 16,( eek 30 yrs) passed my test on a Suzuki X7 just after my 17th birthday. since then had the usual range of spotty faced...

My first post on the forum so the virtual bar is open. I've currently got a KTM 950 SM which I love and won't ever part with but I have got a hankering for a sportsbike after having done a couple of days on track. I am, however, 6'4" tall and make Mr McGuiness look emaciated. I'm looking at...

Hi just bought a 2007 in blue pick it up Thursday Ya Hoo

Hello everyone! Just got myself a new toy a couple of weeks back and I love it already! Its a rsv mille on a 99' plate. Been getting my hands dirty and so far given it a full service with the long oil filter! (That was a pain), a new k and n air filter, new rear pads, new castrol racing...

Ok - potential new owner here Rode a Gen 1 in about 06 up a hillside in Switzerland and loved it ( other than the gold frame). I never really got around to owning one Think about getting a Gen 2 as up right sports bike /occasional track tool ... Would love a factory but can't warrant it as...

Hi there, New to this site and wanted to say hello. Just bought an 05 and been out for the second time - its great!! Will no doubt be looking for good advice in the future. Thanks Stowford

Hi guys, I've returned to rsv ownership and the forum after 18 months out due to a jap rocket! Got myself a gen 1 now and thought I'd say hello!:thumbup

hi all just got my first aprillia tuono 2004 not had chance to try it out for a decent distance.i came from a cruiser,so just getting use to the bike.plenty of power and brakes are frightening compared to the intruder.hope i can pick up some advice and whatnot from you guys cheers :thumbup

Hi all im a newbie aswell and the very proud owner of a 2006 registered rsvr factory :-) !! shes loverly!! and im well chuffed....but I've whipped out the 16 led tail/brake light as I wanted to sort out the black spots inside it but as its sealed I'm not going to get very far. However my...

Figured I'd start a new thread to say hi. My first Aprilia was an 04 plate 2003 model Mille; Lovely bike but not the best for my commute. It was sold and replaced with a Yamaha Thundercat. Commuting came to an end and I took up Greenlaning, a few WR250F's later and I decided it was time...

Hi folks My forst post since I joined the forum a few days ago; so still learing my way around the site. A little about me - I've been riding bikes for the past 35 years (Jeez where did that time go ?) - owned and ridden lots of bikes, was big into race reps, then a few years ago I got the...

Hello to everyone,my name is Dave and I live in Cradley Heath in the West Midlands.I am now the proud owner of my dream bike (been gagging for one since 2002)a 2008 tuono 1000r reg'd in 2011.I bought it in July last year and have used it as often as possible before the dreaded gritters...

Hello to all in Tuono land! I'm new to the site and aprilia's, however I'm not new to bikes. Over the years had CB's, FZS's, GSXR's, VFR's, FZR's, VTR's and more but for the last 3 years after riding one a friend had i've had an overwhelming urge for a Tuono! The itch must be scratched...

Hi all,new here! 30 years old from Ireland, looking forward to getting some help and other craic!:thumbup

Hi everyone. I'm getting a bit ahead of meself here, as I don't currently own an RSV, but I thought I'd stop lurking and introduce myself! I'm currently a Triumph man, I have a Sprint and a Daytona 955. However, I really fancy changing the Sprint for an RSV, but have yet to ride one. I'm...

Hi all, Just got myself a 03 rsv mille,the bike come with a renegade air box and exhaust and it sounds like thunder I love it. I will be doing a couple of mods and fluid changes because I won't be going anywhere with this snow.also stripping the bike down and seeing what mods have actually been...

Hi All, Got pointed to this forum after chatting to a mate that I am looking to sell my current Fazer 600 and getting an RSV..... So just a quick polite message to say hello to you all and looking for a few pointers.... :devious Thanks, AMIT....

Hello, my name is Adriel.I'm newbie here.I'm 25 years old.I have Ducati ST2 in red color.One of my friend tell me about this site.I seen some interesting threads and posts so I thought I would sign up. Looking forward to learning and sharing from the community.

Hi chaps Newbie here from north wales. Got me black beauty back in may.What a bike, puts this stupid grin on my face every time i throw a leg over it.Done a couple of mods -screen 15 tooth sprocket and rad covers. Can't wait for next summer:yes Been looking at the forum for a while and picked...

Morning all! Pick up my 59 plate Tuono R in a week or so...its in spanking condition with about 4500 miles, standard apart from a tail tidy. Can't wait....it took all of 10 seconds on the test ride to know that it was already mine :lol Been away from v-twins for a couple of years but have...