New bike yearnings

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:25 pm

Beamerboy wrote:I agree with Al,

Lovely looking bike, but hold out for the Factory or the R.

Was tempted myself some years back.

Anyway got a GS as a 2nd bike now, or some might say A Geriatric Special

GERIATRIC SPORTS

Beamerboy · Post by **Beamerboy** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:35 pm

Doh!!!!!

Sorry couldn`t remember "S" meaning

Where am I??????

boxerscott · Post by **boxerscott** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 11:05 pm

I approve.

My advice, go for the rarest one and it will never owe you anything.

Another piece of Italian Gelato.

Chris

Boxered · Post by **Boxered** » Tue Feb 23, 2016 10:48 pm

I agree with you all that the Factory or R would be more desirable, but they also command even more of the funds that I haven't got

Maybe I'll take my time and see what comes up, but that one in warrington is only 10 miles from me....must...resist

Steve

Corvus · Post by **Corvus** » Wed Feb 24, 2016 6:15 am

Boxered wrote:I agree with you all that the Factory or R would be more desirable, but they also command even more of the funds that I haven't got
Maybe I'll take my time and see what comes up, but that one in warrington is only 10 miles from me....must...resist

Steve

Give in to the force Luke.

exoticices · Post by **exoticices** » Wed Mar 02, 2016 2:10 pm

https://www.facebook.com/groups/225477674861/
Scroll down or search for Bob Barton. He has what looks like a nice RSV for £2900.

(I've no connection with Mr Barton - it's just one of the FB groups I frequent.)

Factorys have the blingosity but personally I'd be looking for one with a knowledgable owner who's had the sensible mods done - uprated battery cables that mean the bike will start when you press the start button, Aprilia Performance service history, that sort of thing.

Boxered · Post by **Boxered** » Wed Mar 02, 2016 5:25 pm

Thanks for that link John, good price but not the bike for me, doesn't look tidy enough, too many colours as well, looks like a Bangkok taxi

Steve

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Wed Mar 02, 2016 9:28 pm

I was having a play with the BMW finance system Steve, and if I sold my 'cup at a fairly cheap price, and with staff discount and rates I could have an R9T for about £44 a month on PCP, very tempted, there was a customer who had one with a Wunderlich cockpit fairing this week and it really set it off.

Boxered · Post by **Boxered** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 9:42 am

£44 per month

not a fan of PCP personally but that would be tempting on an R1200RS!

Steve

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 9:50 am

£44/month sounds attractive for what looks like a cracking machine, but.....................

Scenario 1 sees you still with a BCR at the end of the period

Scenario 2 sees you with a further balloon payment to retain the R9T

Al

boxerscott · Post by **boxerscott** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 10:28 pm

BTT. Steve, Piaggio are a bunch of xunts to deal with, they treat their dealerships like shite. These bikes have few miles on them cos they spent all summers waiting for spare parts from Italy. No different today. Despite the gorgeous styling and engineering you are dealing with feckless cxnts when it comes to issues. You need to be thick skinned to enjoy the dark side of Italian bike ownership.

Solus dealers have to take it up the ass big style... so the punter suffers as well.

The giver giveth and the keeper keepeth.

As an aside, seeing that pcp has popped up into this topic, on these easy access schemes into renting a bike.. you may be treated like a modern day tenant by the landlord. ie. No respect.

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 10:38 pm

Boxered wrote:£44 per month
not a fan of PCP personally but that would be tempting on an R1200RS!

Steve

£4400 p/x deposit

£74 a month on a base r12rs

boxerscott · Post by **boxerscott** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 10:51 pm

Should this post now be moved to the trade section Mr Moderator?

Mitch1100 · Post by **Mitch1100** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 11:39 pm

Ive a mate with a nice RSV4 CARBON
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Henners · Post by **Henners** » Fri Mar 25, 2016 6:43 am

Mitch1100 wrote:Ive a mate with a nice RSV4 CARBON
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Looking at the level of the clip-ons with that of the seat ....

.. I don't think my chiropractor will approve