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no, we put me on the bike and kahli in the car :D that would be fair since i haven't been on a bike in 15 years

but yeah 2 fairly similarly competent driver/rider

just proves monaro are shit get the bathurst R32 in there :)

i once took on my mates 250cc honda, killed it and then came his r1! couldn't even see the bastard he was so far ahead

Those "Baby Blades" are rubbish bikes. I still can't believe people spend $7K for them and they already 15 years old when they hit our shores! :P

Spend $9K and get a real 250, like the Aprilia RS250! Or a real Honda like a VFR400 or RVF400. My old RS250 race bike was madness ... capable of 190kph easy around Mallala with 1 more gear to go. I miss it so much, I'm keen to buy another RS soon.

:(

hey rubes, what do you think of the aprilla rs125. they look alright. and theres one in adelaide for sale atm they want $4750. here is the direct link.

http://www.bikesales.com.au/as/search/sd.d...Page=2&x=58

any suggestions are welcome, as i am starting to look for a cheaper way to work and a bit more fun.

cheers... michael

hey rubes, what do you think of the aprilla rs125. they look alright. and theres one in adelaide for sale atm they want $4750. here is the direct link.

http://www.bikesales.com.au/as/search/sd.d...Page=2&x=58

any suggestions are welcome, as i am starting to look for a cheaper way to work and a bit more fun.

cheers... michael

I love the Aprilia RS range!!! That RS125 doesn't look half bad at all. They top out at 165kph, but you're not going to do that on the streets anyway. They handle excellent, and the braking ability is awesome with Brembos, no other 125 or 250s (except the RS) would come close. Red book value has it at $4300 to $5100 depending on kms, and at the advertised price of $4500 its looking good value for money.

Things to look out for are service history, regular oil changes, condition of powervalves, oil pump condition/level, fork condition and the usual worn tyres and body rashing. I'd prefer to see Dunlop GPR70 rubber on it, but they discontinued them a year or so ago, so it might not have them. The replacement for the GPR70 was the GPRa10. These tyres really suit this kind of pocket rocket. Take the cost of new rubber in mind when viewing this bike and negotiating.

If you want someone there to help eyeball it and test ride it for you, I can make myself available ... seriously, not in for a joy ride. I know these bikes pretty well. :D Heck, if you don't buy it, I just might :D Buy my GSXR race bike for $5K so I can buy this thing :D

Edited by RubyRS4
Last night I was sitting at home contemplating a quiet night on SAU. An hour later im in a stretch hummer with MC Mayhem, DJ Spin Doctor and DJ Demise, on our way to Live (old night train) for some RNB party.

Myself and Chad had a couple of quiet beers, while our friend Miss R33 had, well, quite a few too many :D Was very funny to watch

well you forget you would be board if it wasnt for me winning the cruise :D and i didnt eat that day :D

but you see i love you both xx

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