Since it's pretty much out there now...

Started by Stillie, August 06, 2008, 12:18:04 PM

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Stillie

Yes, I'm semi-returning to street riding. I've always been a fan of the SXV but was scared away by the high maintenance associated with the bike. As many of you noticed I took an extended test ride on Ben's demo bike during the night-which-will-live-in-infamy. That ride convinced me that I needed a supermoto at some point in the future.

As luck would have it, a gentleman in South FL got the itch for a Ducati 999r in Fila colors and posted his 08 for sale for payoff. That combined with a new job that pays very well and a g/f who helped me weigh the pros and cons of ownership. So long story short, after exhaustive research and soul searching, I'm now an Aprilia owner although the bike will not be here until sometime next week.

She's an 08 with several aftermarket goodies and has been derestricted already.

Here's a pic of her hanging out in her FL home. I will post more after her arrival.



Have to say that I'm pretty proud of myself because this is the first "high-end" motorcycle that I've been able to purchase. It's already a winner and a special memory regardless of how the period of ownership turns out.

-Stefan
US Army 96-03
CCS# 248 Am
Macabre Motorsports
2009 Sponsors and Supporters:
Kat's Truck Parts LLC | RnR Cycles | Scorpion EXO | Woodcraft | Vortex Racing | Sidi Boots | Lockhart-Phillips

zooom

remember...your crashing/highsiding is for the track....have fun and ride the piss out of it....and I wanna take it for a spin from ya some night at Rhodeside!!!
99 Cagiva Gran Canyon-"FOR SALE", PM for details.
98 Monster 900(trackpregnant dog-soon to be made my Fiancee's upgrade streetbike)
2010 KTM 990 SM-T

Stillie

Yeah I know. If I crashed on the street right now I'd be there for hours waiting on the cornerworkers to come pick me up.  [laugh]
-Stefan
US Army 96-03
CCS# 248 Am
Macabre Motorsports
2009 Sponsors and Supporters:
Kat's Truck Parts LLC | RnR Cycles | Scorpion EXO | Woodcraft | Vortex Racing | Sidi Boots | Lockhart-Phillips

topspin_flyer

That is awesome, I am excited for you to get her home.  Congrats on the new bike and the new job!
2007 Ducati Monster 695 with LeoVince CF slip-on exhaust; 14 tooth sprocket; Sargent Seat; DP seat cowl; Rizoma handlebars and bar-end caps, CRG Hindsight LS mirrors, and fender eliminator license plate bracket.

2008 Honda VFR 800 with LeoVince CF slip-on exhaust and Competition Werks Fender Eliminator.

mdubya

 [evil]  Nothing like jumping right into the deep end! Congrats on purchasing the most hell raising firebreathing SM there is. You will have to hook up with Bug one weekend and come out to my place in the mountains for some heavy SM thrashing.  8)


Henecton

Congrats on the new toy. I assume it is "street legal" so enjoy it like a responsible adult on the street. [laugh]
Bikes: 2007 Multistrada
Totalled 2007 695 Monster.

Bug

 

    So you finally came out of the supermoto closet. [cheeky]

    Congratulations  [clap]

Stillie

 [laugh]

Thanks all. I'm pretty excited about it. Bug what was the name of those boots again?
-Stefan
US Army 96-03
CCS# 248 Am
Macabre Motorsports
2009 Sponsors and Supporters:
Kat's Truck Parts LLC | RnR Cycles | Scorpion EXO | Woodcraft | Vortex Racing | Sidi Boots | Lockhart-Phillips

twolanefun

Hey Mister knock that smile off your face, you need to practice a more serious look, and dye your hair gre, then you might be able to hold onto your license - cause you know your gonna get pulled over. Congrats!
"I know a few roads"
92' PASO 907ie
02' M900 54K+ Miles
04' ST3 58k+miles - Sold
01' Victory Sportcruiser 30K miles, 04' Victory Kingpin - 111K+ miles
09' XR1200 - 15K+ miles
13' Diavel - 13K+ Miles Pay attention and things will be okay
EX-MSF Instructor, EX-President MAD
AMA Charter Life Member, Patriot Guard Rider
Victory Motorcycle Club, Charter Member
Patriot Guard Rider

ladyhawke82

Now you won't have an excuse for abusing the Other Redhead...you have your own hooligan-mobile!!  [cheeky]

Congratulations!!  [moto] [clap]
“A woman who rides a motorcycle is in tune with the universe, a candidate for high adventure.”

~~Celestine Sibley

potomacduc

 [clap] [beer]

That's an awesome bike and I am quite envious.   [thumbsup]
'13 MTS1200 (Red)
'04 MTS1000DS (Black) - sold
'99 M750 (Yellow/Black) -  sold

Bug



Stillie

I took a look at some raceprepped SXV's today.  Very, very tasty.

[evil]

Mine shipped this afternoon. :)
-Stefan
US Army 96-03
CCS# 248 Am
Macabre Motorsports
2009 Sponsors and Supporters:
Kat's Truck Parts LLC | RnR Cycles | Scorpion EXO | Woodcraft | Vortex Racing | Sidi Boots | Lockhart-Phillips

Bug

Quote from: Stillie on August 09, 2008, 06:27:05 PM
Mine shipped this afternoon. :)

            Overnight doesn't deliver on Sundays. Quit looking out your window already.