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31-07-06, 04:26 PM

bummer of a day, but good to see that you seem to have a sense of humour about it all! (very entertaining read BTW!)

Sid Squid · 31-07-06, 04:29 PM

Yes yes yes it broke down - but what about the sidestand tang?

31-07-06, 04:35 PM

Why did you have to take bike back to Ireland? Then fly back??

(Must've missed that point somewhere)!

I live near the junction you broke down on! Luton..

Horrible roadworks!

31-07-06, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by svsk2

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Originally Posted by jonboy

. Sorry to about the Mille, and after seeing Jelster with similar problems with his Falco, I can honestly say that Aprilia's are no longer on my list of bikes I want to own (unless Sid Squid's following in his VW Camper

). Cracking engine though, just a crying shame about the Italian electrics.

.

Can't really blame the bike ... yet! This was it's first proper run out it had; until Wednesday of last week it had been stood up for about 9 months. With the benefit of hindsight, I ought to have taken it out for a proper test before embarking on a journey of this length. Gotta say though, the 49 miles that I had covered before it cut out were great!

That Aprilia 1000cc set up is well known for eating batteries. Basically, as long as the battery is 100% tip top, then it's fine, anything else and it can let you down Martini style (anytime, anyplace, anywhere). Also, the starter switch is crap and needs to be sprayed with WD40 on a monthly basis.

Get the biggest battery you can physically fit into the battery bay - Mecedes do a 16Ah unit that is used to provide the power for the electronics on their big V12 engines (the car also has a much bigger unit for the starter motor). It amazingly fits into the battery bay and costs about £75. That seemed to solve my problems (and the switch).

Feel sorry for you Doug, but at least you know have e very good reason to go to Ireland

.

31-07-06, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Yes yes yes it broke down - but what about the sidestand tang?

The sidestand tang is a work of art! The angle of the tang, the length of it's projection....it's just so....in keeping with an Italian bike! You Mr Squid are a welding god. I shall recommend you to all my friends (except Swiss, cos he thinks you're s***e at welding!)

JediGoat · 31-07-06, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by svsk2

03.15 - .........RAC driver arrives......He thinks that I might be okay if i ran without lights. I point out that it's dark and raining and that I might need my lights.

Sorry....but that just made me spit my beer out!

What would he have advised for a front wheel punture? Wheelie all the way to Belfast?

Jo

31-07-06, 08:15 PM

most likely!

Sid Squid · 31-07-06, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svsk2

The sidestand tang is a work of art! The angle of the tang, the length of it's projection....it's just so....in keeping with an Italian bike! You Mr Squid are a welding god.

Too kind, I'm glad it didn't complete your misery by snapping again - that would have been all you needed

.

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Originally Posted by svsk2

I shall recommend you to all my friends (except Swiss, cos he thinks you're s***e at welding!)

1) I guarantee all the welds that I get paid for don't break.
2) Swiss is from Yorkshire.

See any connection there?

31-07-06, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Quote:

Originally Posted by svsk2

The sidestand tang is a work of art! The angle of the tang, the length of it's projection....it's just so....in keeping with an Italian bike! You Mr Squid are a welding god.

Too kind, I'm glad it didn't complete your misery by snapping again - that would have been all you needed

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by svsk2

I shall recommend you to all my friends (except Swiss, cos he thinks you're s***e at welding!)

1) I guarantee all the welds that I get paid for don't break.
2) Swiss is from Yorkshire.

See any connection there?

What have you started??????

01-08-06, 08:50 AM

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svsk2 wrote:
I shall recommend you to all my friends (except Swiss, cos he thinks you're s***e at welding!)

1) I guarantee all the welds that I get paid for don't break.
2) Swiss is from Yorkshire.

See any connection there?

Errrr No ?

31-07-06, 04:29 PM	#12
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Yes yes yes it broke down - but what about the sidestand tang? __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

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31-07-06, 04:26 PM	#11
Fizzy Fish Guest Posts: n/a	bummer of a day, but good to see that you seem to have a sense of humour about it all! (very entertaining read BTW!)

31-07-06, 04:35 PM	#13
kciN Guest Posts: n/a	Why did you have to take bike back to Ireland? Then fly back?? (Must've missed that point somewhere)! I live near the junction you broke down on! Luton.. Horrible roadworks!

31-07-06, 08:15 PM	#17
Fizzy Fish Guest Posts: n/a	most likely!