Apart from a few teething troubles when I first got it after it had been standing, it's been utterly reliable and a pleasure to ride.
Now my other bike is back on the road I've decided I need a car (it's been almost 10 years since I had one) so unfortunately the Ape drew the short straw.
Mileage - 33K and still in regular use
MOT - 11/01/2014
Tax - 01/12/2013
Tyres - Dragon Supercorsa SC1 on front, Diable Supercorsa SC2 on rear, both with plenty of life left
All other consumables in good condition
It's in very good mechanical condition with a fairly comprehensive service history. I'm the second owner and I've service it myself for the last 10k miles, the valve clearance were checked recently and the rocker cover gaskets replaced at the same time.
General overall condition is also good, although there are quite a few small scrapes and small bits of damage commensurate with the age and mileage.
The worst of these is some marking to the top of the swinging arm where the exhausts it was previously fitted with had been rubbing. It's never bothered me and Falco swinging arms are cheap and plentiful as people fit RSV arms in their place.
Extras/upgrades:
Ohlins rear shock with ride height and damping adjustment from a 2003 RSVR
Honda sidestand so it doesn't try and fall over all the time (and original)
NWS tubular exhaust hangers (and originals with pillion pegs)
150A starter solenoid
Short brake levers (and originals)
Stainless exhaust cans with baffles. Sound great with the baffles out :D
Includes single seat cowl
Some pictures:
