Aprilia Riders

[Goodman]

HAHAHA! I've got a friend who rides the r125. i don't quite like the sound of it.

 

If you are getting a bike because of the sound, I think it's kinda pointless.

 

I'm a noob who have been stalking this thread and other threads just to improve on my knowledge but I couldn't tahan when I saw this lol. Pardon me please.

[FerrariBlackops]

If you are getting a bike because of the sound, I think it's kinda pointless.

 

I'm a noob who have been stalking this thread and other threads just to improve on my knowledge but I couldn't tahan when I saw this lol. Pardon me please.

 

Well that's my opinion.

[son9han]

Guys, i bump into an 8 years old RS125 at e bikeshop..mileage is unbelievably below 1k.. i believe its genuine coz its only 1 owner n tyre is made in year 2002 with lotsa thread remainig.. every single part is original. only setback is rust everywhere due to weather. Most concern is e front shocks rust..

 

Question is:

 

1. If engine hardly used like that izzit goin to be as good as new or the opposite effect?? thats not even complete run in..engine sound very soft tho..starter motor n battery seems need to replace also.

 

2.The rust on the front shock, the chrome parts, can it be removed or must change shock? what do u seniors think?? izzit a steal? haha...i suppose to get a facelift model, but now i'm so tempted..

 

Thanks for your respond n opinion bros !

[lacrimosae]

If you are getting a bike because of the sound, I think it's kinda pointless.

 

I'm a noob who have been stalking this thread and other threads just to improve on my knowledge but I couldn't tahan when I saw this lol. Pardon me please.

 

Maybe there are such people out there who would actually buy char kway teow just to eat the fried lard; rojak for the tau gey; chicken rice just for the cucumbers? Different strokes for different folks.

 

My Ducati Monster with stock exhausts sounds softer than the R125, so I can understand where he's coming from... The R125 sounds very weak compared to the gorgeous screaming whine of a single cylinder 2-stroke RS125, almost sounds like a farting hippo next to a ferocious screaming eagle (not those Screaming Eagles on a HD), so I guess based on sound alone even the most ignorant layman would choose the RS125...

[FerrariBlackops]

Maybe there are such people out there who would actually buy char kway teow just to eat the fried lard; rojak for the tau gey; chicken rice just for the cucumbers? Different strokes for different folks.

 

My Ducati Monster with stock exhausts sounds softer than the R125, so I can understand where he's coming from... The R125 sounds very weak compared to the gorgeous screaming whine of a single cylinder 2-stroke RS125, almost sounds like a farting hippo next to a ferocious screaming eagle (not those Screaming Eagles on a HD), so I guess based on sound alone even the most ignorant layman would choose the RS125...

 

I'm so getting the RS125.

[Snakey]

Guys, i bump into an 8 years old RS125 at e bikeshop..mileage is unbelievably below 1k.. i believe its genuine coz its only 1 owner n tyre is made in year 2002 with lotsa thread remainig.. every single part is original. only setback is rust everywhere due to weather. Most concern is e front shocks rust..

 

Question is:

 

1. If engine hardly used like that izzit goin to be as good as new or the opposite effect?? thats not even complete run in..engine sound very soft tho..starter motor n battery seems need to replace also.

 

2.The rust on the front shock, the chrome parts, can it be removed or must change shock? what do u seniors think?? izzit a steal? haha...i suppose to get a facelift model, but now i'm so tempted..

 

Thanks for your respond n opinion bros !

 

8 yrs below 1k mileage!!! sure its not been overhauled?? the engine oil might had dried up already

[xczxczxcz]

Woah. Someone cut off your helmet? What Helmet? That's sad to hear.

 

just some cheap pilot half-face helmet... now got no choice but to wear my rossi zzzz.

 

oh well found a new master for my bike alrdy.. just when my bike rides so well a buyer comes by and take it away ):

[liquidy]

Aprilia Blank Key from AF1:

 

US$5.99 ea, shipping US$2 ea (TBA)

http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scrip...idproduct=1007

 

1) Liquidy x 01

2) weihao x 03

3) Rafi92 x 02

4) -dUdE x 01

5) vteclee x 02

[liquidy]

Guys, i bump into an 8 years old RS125 at e bikeshop..mileage is unbelievably below 1k.. i believe its genuine coz its only 1 owner n tyre is made in year 2002 with lotsa thread remainig.. every single part is original. only setback is rust everywhere due to weather. Most concern is e front shocks rust..

 

Question is:

 

1. If engine hardly used like that izzit goin to be as good as new or the opposite effect?? thats not even complete run in..engine sound very soft tho..starter motor n battery seems need to replace also.

 

2.The rust on the front shock, the chrome parts, can it be removed or must change shock? what do u seniors think?? izzit a steal? haha...i suppose to get a facelift model, but now i'm so tempted..

 

Thanks for your respond n opinion bros !

 

1) there may be lots of accumulated dirt and the engine oil wouldn't be in the best state. I would send it for a full overhaul. you wouldn't know what is going on in there after it has been left 'untouched' for 8 years. just factor in the cost for full overhaul into the price they quoted you for the bike.

 

2) you could probably polish it back but it will never be in it's best condition and the rust will most probably come back again. this will mean changing seals and fork oil every now and then. $90 for both at Seng. just change the whole fork to post 06.. lol. if budget just get another pair of used forks. Factor in the price for the pair of used forks.

 

After factoring in all the costs for the worst case scenario, you would have known if it is worth it to get this bike.

 

IMO, just get the post 06 models which you have intended initially. I bet you will start to fault this 'good deal' if there is any issues with it and blame yourself for not getting the post 06 models.

[weihao]

Aprilia Blank Key from AF1:

 

US$5.99 ea, shipping US$2 ea (TBA)

http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scrip...idproduct=1007

 

1) Liquidy x 01

2) weihao x 02

3) Rafi92 x 02

4) -dUdE x 01

5) vteclee x 02

 

Changed mine to 02 instead of 03 as i realize that i dont need so many of them. haha

Edited September 27, 2011 by weihao

[son9han]

I think u're right Liquidy...its very important how e owner tk care of e bike during his ownership!

Guess i'll stick to my initial plan..hehe.. Thanks for e very informative advice!

[-dUde]

Change of CDI for post 06 aprilia..any say on it bros? Any significant difference...really contemplating now...

[lacrimosae]

Guys, i bump into an 8 years old RS125 at e bikeshop..mileage is unbelievably below 1k.. i believe its genuine coz its only 1 owner n tyre is made in year 2002 with lotsa thread remainig.. every single part is original. only setback is rust everywhere due to weather. Most concern is e front shocks rust..

 

Question is:

 

1. If engine hardly used like that izzit goin to be as good as new or the opposite effect?? thats not even complete run in..engine sound very soft tho..starter motor n battery seems need to replace also.

 

2.The rust on the front shock, the chrome parts, can it be removed or must change shock? what do u seniors think?? izzit a steal? haha...i suppose to get a facelift model, but now i'm so tempted..

 

Thanks for your respond n opinion bros !

 

1. A hardly used (probably not even run-in proper) engine and it's been sitting in storage for close to a decade? FULL OVERHAUL, nothing less. Engine oil and coolant has probably dried up and caked onto the walls of the channels and hoses. The radiator and coolant hoses must be flushed and scrubbed. The engine must be fully overhauled, in fact, you should send it for blueprinting.

 

2. Rust on the stanchion tubes of the fork will never go away, even after polishing. They will trap dirt and grime and migrate it into the internals of the fork, damaging the oil seals and contaminating the fork oil. Not worth the hassle.

 

I have a pair of 2003 forks in good condition.

[son9han]

Thanks again for the advice Lacrimosae.. Apparently its a hardly ridden bike due to owner driving cars, problem is that i assume that bike was just left in e open carpark all the while by owner.. Then i hav a question, how do we keep our stanchion forks away from rust then?

[lacrimosae]

Thanks again for the advice Lacrimosae.. Apparently its a hardly ridden bike due to owner driving cars, problem is that i assume that bike was just left in e open carpark all the while by owner.. Then i hav a question, how do we keep our stanchion forks away from rust then?

 

I use a pair of custom made neoprene fork boots from US (sealed, sewn as a cylindrical sleeve without a velcro opening: gotta remove entire forks and slip them on from the top) with special fork grease inside. Just need to remove and clean it maybe once a year. The boots prevent stones and gravel from hitting the stanchion tubes and chipping/scratching them. The grease reduces stiction and keeps water off the surface.

 

I can order a few sets in if there is a demand for them. It cost me S$35 per pair (shipping was an insane $52.80 for 2 sets; overnight express), so total was about S$60 per pair. If there's an order for 5 sets, cost of shipping will go down and I will definitely request for a cheaper shipping option. They all fit into an envelope.

 

I'm buying a pair for my Ducati. Need to find 4 more interested riders.

[son9han]

Hmm sounds quite worthed yeah.. when do u plan to order? think i'm quite interested.. let me know if ever u organise mass order..anyone else interested to order?? thanks!

[B20]

hi... anyone know where can get pillion seat for aprilia ?

[-dUde]

hi... anyone know where can get pillion seat for aprilia ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aprilia-RS-125-2008-rear-seat-strap-red-Lorenzo-/300576706932?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item45fbc49174

[son9han]

hi... anyone know where can get pillion seat for aprilia ?

 

Which model? Try contact a guy nicknamed Personified in this forum..last time he got one taken frm '09 model..

[Sub Zero]

Change of CDI for post 06 aprilia..any say on it bros? Any significant difference...really contemplating now...

 

Waste of money. Btw, was a pleasure meeting you today.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aprilia-RS-125-2008-rear-seat-strap-red-Lorenzo-/300576706932?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item45fbc49174

 

I appreciate this initiative. Hope to see more of it around here.

[FerrariBlackops]

just some cheap pilot half-face helmet... now got no choice but to wear my rossi zzzz.

 

oh well found a new master for my bike alrdy.. just when my bike rides so well a buyer comes by and take it away ):

 

Luckily it isn't your rossi helmet. By the way, how much did you got the helmet? Heard it's around 600?

[liquidy]

Aprilia Blank Key from AF1:

 

US$5.99 ea, shipping US$3 ea (for 10 keys)

http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scrip...idproduct=1007

 

1) Liquidy x 01

2) weihao x 02

3) Rafi92 x 02

4) -dUdE x 01

5) vteclee x 02

 

***********updated shipping cost, US$3 per key***********

[personified]

Which model? Try contact a guy nicknamed Personified in this forum..last time he got one taken frm '09 model..

 

 

 

Which model? Try contact a guy nicknamed Personified in this forum..last time he got one taken frm '09 model..

 

thank you !

anyway taken from 09 & 10 RS125 stock 125 block & piston, I have 2 sets.

, arrow full system & gainelli full system with papers , stock shoxs, biturbo shoxs etc etc

 

anyway if u guys looking for new 154 BBK , u can buy it for sgp $650 if u know where to look...

 

 

and new fresh shipment for Personified Racing rearsets have just arrived... only 30 sets this shipment, proven on road and track and crashed tested (with real life crash test dummies) with speed of 140km - 167km and all we got is a broken footpeg..

[personified]

been some time since i kpo here..

 

SMSA BRS round 4 150 cc race, Aprilia RS finally manage to break the hold of the KRs, 3rd in class... after engine slacking for the last 2 races, the settings are almost right, weight loss is the objective now, we seeing how far we can go with extreme reduction in weight without compromising handling.

 

 

and sparky... so when u coming over for Viacom inspection of my bike? hahahaha

[spark315]

thank you !

anyway taken from 09 & 10 RS125 stock 125 block & piston, I have 2 sets.

, arrow full system & gainelli full system with papers , stock shoxs, biturbo shoxs etc etc

 

anyway if u guys looking for new 154 BBK , u can buy it for sgp $650 if u know where to look...

 

 

and new fresh shipment for Personified Racing rearsets have just arrived... only 30 sets this shipment, proven on road and track and crashed tested (with real life crash test dummies) with speed of 140km - 167km and all we got is a broken footpeg..

 

seems like you talking abt ppl we know of..... hahahaha.... hey how much the bitubo?? sms me or pm me oso can... too many nosey pokers here....