Tim turns Italian

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D-Rider · #1 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 12:55 pm

Max Biaggi is a short-arse too

Tim Rayner on Facebook wrote:Tim Rayner
Is now the owner of a 04 plate Aprilia RSV1000 ! :). ... expect next week's update from addenbrookes' hospital... ;)

Ebay link for you Tim http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150KG-PORTABL ... 5ae6fd685f
In RiOT Racing Colours

MartDude · #2 Post by **MartDude** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 1:46 pm

Harsh.

But fair.

#3 Post by **Kwackerz** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:28 pm

Gits...

Anyhoo! I've had an Italian in the garage for many a year now.. all earth shattering Lambretta 175cc's of it..

Yes I have bought a Mille, pick it up Saturday. Full service history, HPI clear, 23k miles or so.

2004 model for 2400 of your finest pounds, which I dont think is too bad. it went reduced last night then they gave me another 200 quid off today for a quick sale after they spoke to the bloke they were selling it for. I guess it's the wrong colour to be desirable as a Mille..

Add to that the insurance to cover both my Dad's Honda CBR600 and the Mille which came in at 340 quid fully comp and I think i've had a good day really! Disclosed the aftermarket can and the double bubble screen on the Mille..... and the rust on the Honda.

fatboy · #4 Post by **fatboy** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:33 pm

Result

posting pics ?

#5 Post by **Kwackerz** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:35 pm

When i get it, yes

http://www.candasuperbikes.co.uk/produc ... ts_id=1144

advert on C and A's site

MartDude · #6 Post by **MartDude** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 6:00 pm

Kwackerz wrote:

I guess it's the wrong colour to be desirable as a Mille..

I think the colour's fine, tho' I guess many RSV afficionados wouldn't agree. Shame about the stickers - they spoil the smooth, clean look.

I think you might find fitting these advantageous, as long as you fit them upside down

blinkey501 · #7 Post by **blinkey501** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 6:11 pm

Thats a really nice looking bike there tim. I like the colour very very nice

Enjoy

Aladinsaneuk · #8 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 6:25 pm

When are you picking it up?

I just put the cam corder on charge;)

HisNibbs · #9 Post by **HisNibbs** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:10 pm

That's going to have a little more stomp than an Mz so easy does it.

#10 Post by **Kwackerz** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:24 pm

Yup.

I have had other bikes besides an MZ..

but Yes.

Aladinsaneuk · #11 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:34 pm

So you borrowing Lordi's boots?

#12 Post by **Kwackerz** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:39 pm

Nope!

'Appen I already have a plan for lowering the seat height to a more hobbit-like level.

snapdragon · #13 Post by **snapdragon** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:40 pm

Kwackerz wrote:Nope!

'Appen I already have a plan for lowering the seat height to a more hobbit-like level.

new triangles? (do they have them?) or scoopy out seat? scoopy out seat a bit harsh on the derriere I know this as my 'Prilia has all of 10mm of foam twixt me and the seat pan. and a squashed shock 'cos it's 300 squid for the lowering kit

randomsquid · #14 Post by **randomsquid** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:44 pm

Nice

HowardQ · #15 Post by **HowardQ** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 9:26 pm

Sounds like a really good day to me Tim, and I also like RSVs in that colour.
It's a very nice bike at a good price.

So you're fully converted at last, (I always thought you might end up with a late model 9R like me, which are also very good value lately, but you bought something a little bit better).
I'm sure you will really enjoy it, although sadly you'll miss out on the chance to do some standard upgrades like fitting RSV swingarms and rear shocks!