Aprilia RS 125

TheBoyChris · Scooby Slapper Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Karma :

Bit of a poser shot, but this was me just before I put my lid on and went for my first ride since passing my CBT.

It's my first bike, and it's just great Smile

https://www.thekrazyhouse.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/bike1.jpg

mr jamez · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Aug 2003 Karma :

Where are those L plates! Razz

TheBoyChris · Scooby Slapper Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Karma :

Added shortly after the picture was taken, but I assure you they're on there Smile

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

Not bad. Look after it and take it easy. The RS125 is the most crashed bike in the UK!
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M1ke · Ped Boi Joined: 11 Jun 2002 Karma :

I still don't think I have seen an uncrashed RS125 on the roads!

TheBoyChris · Scooby Slapper Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Karma :

If only i'd have known that... Is it for any particular reason? Ie - does it lose front wheel grip at unexpected times, etc... ?

I'd quite like to stay away from being a statistic, and until I can change my bike it'd be nice to know how Smile

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Its because they're ridden by learners, and are often the boy racers choice of 2 wheeled transport.
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Nice one. Generally they're bought by people as shops hype them up as the "fastest 125 around" etc etc, and the "race replica" so people try and ride beyond their abilities. Good to see you using all the right kit as well. Thumbs Up

TheBoyChris · Scooby Slapper Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Karma :

My first buy was a decent (non plastic) helmet, and my second the SiDi boots. After that, it's all leather and waterproofs Wink

Thanks for the welcome guys, I can see why the boy racers enjoy this bike so much. I have to admit that every time I see a Ford Focus my throttle hand begins to itch...

... maybe thats not just a boy racer thing though Wink

Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

cagiva gezzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Karma :

The most crashed bike in 'ride, rider power'.

So its the most crashed bike riden by a select few riders who happen to read said magazine and have been bothered to fill in the form.

Me thinks the rs50 would get the most crashed tiltle.
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Luke_Retrofly · Silly Lesbian Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Karma :

Hi
Nice to see an aprillia rider wearign leathers nice one Thumbs Up

. Respect

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Luke
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nsr125sp · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 04 Oct 2003 Karma :

looks good dude Thumbs Up

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

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TheBoyChris · Scooby Slapper Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Karma :

Thanks everyone for your honest replies. Here's hoping to a health time on the road.

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Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

It was just how he said it Danny mate.
I don't mind people making a point, but when they say it in a manner that to me was not just a friendly point I'm gonna react Very Happy

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cagiva gezzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Karma :

I beleive its had the "most crashed" and "most unreliable" and "longest wait for spares" title in rider power for the past two years.

ONLY because its the only two sroke and the only learner bike in rider power as other bikes don't have enough entries.

I resent being called a dumbass.
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bikedudextrm · Traffic Copper Joined: 16 Oct 2003 Karma :

I've got a cagiva supercity which i'm restoring. The engine is the same as the mito, i was told the parts are hard to get and take ages to get in. I ordered a new piston kit and a full engine gasket set from my local dealer and he got the parts in for me 2 days later.

PsychoHippy · Jammy Git Joined: 01 Jul 2002 Karma :

cagiva gezzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Karma :

I tried to get a OE piston kit in june, got told there wasn't anything coming out off the cagiva factory untill september.

Thats the problem with italians, they take the WHOLE effing summer off!
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bikedudextrm · Traffic Copper Joined: 16 Oct 2003 Karma :

I think the piston kit i got wasn't a Cagiva part it looked different to the original (the bottom half is black). But its perfect.