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

[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.

[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!!!

[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. 

[topspin_flyer]

That is awesome, I am excited for you to get her home.  Congrats on the new bike and the new job!

[mdubya]

   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. 

[Henecton]

Congrats on the new toy. I assume it is "street legal" so enjoy it like a responsible adult on the street.

[Bug]

 

    So you finally came out of the supermoto closet.

    Congratulations 

[Stillie]

 

Thanks all. I'm pretty excited about it. Bug what was the name of those boots again?

[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!

[ladyhawke82]

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

Congratulations!!  [moto]

[potomacduc]

 

That's an awesome bike and I am quite envious.   

[Bug]

      http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=47118&highlight=boots

      They run small btw.

[Bug]

       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C0t6jNsJ0g&feature=related    [moto]

[Stillie]

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



Mine shipped this afternoon.

[Bug]

Mine shipped this afternoon.

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