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Post by dalmahoy on Mar 8, 2019 12:31:22 GMT 1
Finally got the new bike home on Tuesday there. 2950 mile round trip from Imola. I started preparing a list of what's needed and so far it's looking like:- Service (thing has covered 3kms in 10 years). New battery. Headlamp - Euro lamp fitted. Clocks serviced and regeared to mph. Clutch casing has a hairline crack and needs replaced. Paintwork is in excellent condition but has started to 'yellow' very slightly so I'm thinking on getting it re-done. Apart from that - its running pretty sweetly and seems a pretty genuine bike with a good history. Hopefully and with some good advice - I'll have in on the road in a couple of months or so. Cheers ![]() ![]()  |
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Post by shandyboy on Mar 8, 2019 12:37:33 GMT 1
Very nice buddy thats a big trip to undertake well done
Alan
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Post by dalmahoy on Mar 8, 2019 12:42:50 GMT 1
Even managed a cheeky factory tour of the Gresini Moto GP Team. The works Aprilia's are quite something. 
The RD's previous owner was a decent gent also:-  |
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Mar 8, 2019 13:04:48 GMT 1
Keep an eye out for signs of hardened engine seals if been stood for a long while.
I assume you will have changed the oil and maybe the coolant.
Also check the tyres out, they maybe legal treadwise, but again harden.
Might be worth changing.
I would definitely strip and clean the carbs too.
Great buy, you won't regret.
Enjoy.
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Post by saigonmark on Mar 8, 2019 13:05:19 GMT 1
If I was you I'd just spend some time cutting back the paintwork as it's only original once.
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Post by dalmahoy on Mar 8, 2019 13:58:02 GMT 1
The bike was restored in approx 2009 - paintwork was redone then.
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Post by bezzer on Mar 8, 2019 15:45:16 GMT 1
Even managed a cheeky factory tour of the Gresini Moto GP Team. The works Aprilia's are quite something.
The RD's previous owner was a decent gent also:- Is that Loris Capirossi? |
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Post by dalmahoy on Mar 8, 2019 15:51:50 GMT 1
Aye it's Loris - good spot.
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Post by stusco on Mar 8, 2019 16:05:18 GMT 1
Nice RG as well is it yours?
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Post by stusco on Mar 8, 2019 16:05:48 GMT 1
Do you live near Dalmahoy?
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Post by bezzer on Mar 8, 2019 16:05:55 GMT 1
Nice one mate 👍🏻, enjoy your new steed, looks a cracker 🤗.
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Post by dalmahoy on Mar 8, 2019 16:39:47 GMT 1
Reckon it's approx 85% there and the other 15% - hopefully that will go according to plan with no real problems
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Post by 1966baz on Mar 8, 2019 19:05:59 GMT 1
Very exciting mate, enjoy getting to know it and riding it.
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Post by dalmahoy on Mar 8, 2019 19:19:33 GMT 1
Nice RG as well is it yours? Aye - I couldn't separate them and it helped justify the trip. |
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Post by stusco on Mar 8, 2019 19:27:23 GMT 1
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Post by dalmahoy on Mar 8, 2019 19:32:51 GMT 1
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Post by LC_BOTT on Mar 8, 2019 19:59:21 GMT 1
Lucky boy, how did you manage to wangle that deal, some inside info or contacts??  |
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Post by 3tj6 on Mar 8, 2019 20:05:00 GMT 1
Didn’t Kev Redbimota restore that lc for loris
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Post by dalmahoy on Mar 8, 2019 20:35:11 GMT 1
Lucky boy, how did you manage to wangle that deal, some inside info or contacts?? Spent too long not using the internet for what it was ment for! |
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Post by oldelsieboy on Mar 8, 2019 20:47:29 GMT 1
Lucky boy, how did you manage to wangle that deal, some inside info or contacts?? It was advertised on carandclassic.co.uk website at the beginning of Feb. OEB |
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Post by oldelsieboy on Mar 8, 2019 20:48:33 GMT 1
Didn’t Kev Redbimota restore that lc for loris Rebuilt by a guy named Jeremy Soden, apparently. OEB |
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Post by wonkywheel on Mar 8, 2019 20:55:08 GMT 1
What a rewarding adventure.
😎
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Post by icarus001 on Mar 9, 2019 3:06:41 GMT 1
That's an ace story, drive to Italy, buy two bikes off a GP star, and ride back.
Brilliant.
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Post by hudtm60 on Mar 9, 2019 17:55:40 GMT 1
Great story- apart from knocking off Harada that day and stealing the championship...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQdzS1WmhCg he's not a bad lad.
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Post by coose on Mar 10, 2019 22:59:44 GMT 1
No photos of Ingrid? Now that's a bad show....  |
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Post by doohanno1 on Mar 10, 2019 23:18:40 GMT 1
No photos of Ingrid? Now that's a bad show.... He saw enough pics of Ingrid whilst using the internet in the wrong way..😁 |
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Post by doohanno1 on Mar 10, 2019 23:19:32 GMT 1
One careful owner...😉
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