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Riding => It's not a Concours - other Bikes => Topic started by: feelergaugephil on April 03, 2012, 02:33:53 AM

Title: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: feelergaugephil on April 03, 2012, 02:33:53 AM

So, I bought this just before winter arrived with a restoration in mind, this will be my 7th restoration, so I do know what I'm doing.
Here's a few pics of it before I worked my magic on it............
Aprilia RSV Mille 1000

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/2011-10-20161924.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/APRILIA001.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/APRILIA002.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/APRILIA004.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/APRILIA011.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/APRILIA024.jpg)

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: feelergaugephil on April 03, 2012, 02:40:22 AM

So now, here;s the rebuild pix, I won't narrate too much stuff, but a lot of work has gone into this, so, enjoy,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/2011-12-06190337.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/2011-12-06194010.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/2011-11-07162401.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/2011-11-06132708.jpg)

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: feelergaugephil on April 03, 2012, 02:43:12 AM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/2011-11-07171407.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/2011-11-02200945.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/2011-11-26121808.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/2011-11-26153753.jpg)

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: feelergaugephil on April 03, 2012, 02:46:05 AM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/2011-12-17121223.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/carbon.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/Apriliaheadlight.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/Apriliapaint.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/ApriliaPaint001.jpg)

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: feelergaugephil on April 03, 2012, 02:49:43 AM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/Aprilliapaints012.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/Aprilliapaints010.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/ApriliaPaint006.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/ApriliaPaint004.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/RebuiltAprilia001.jpg)

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: feelergaugephil on April 03, 2012, 02:53:38 AM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/RebuiltAprilia003.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/RebuiltAprilia006.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/RebuiltAprilia007.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/RebuiltAprilia008.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/RebuiltAprilia013.jpg)

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: feelergaugephil on April 03, 2012, 02:57:39 AM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/RebuiltAprilia014.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/RebuiltAprilia015.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/DECALS001.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/RebuiltAprilia015.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/FinishedAprilia004.jpg)

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: feelergaugephil on April 03, 2012, 03:00:32 AM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/FinishedAprilia005.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/FinishedAprilia006.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/FinishedAprilia009.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/FinishedAprilia010.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/FinishedAprilia011.jpg)

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: feelergaugephil on April 03, 2012, 03:04:12 AM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/FinishedAprilia014.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/FinishedAprilia016.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/FinishedAprilia020.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/FinishedAprilia021.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/FinishedAprilia022.jpg)

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: feelergaugephil on April 03, 2012, 03:07:00 AM

Just waiting on windshield, then get the PC3 dyno tuned then go for a blast on this beasty, oh, and it sounds soooooooo goooooood.
THX for looking guys...
Phil.

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: ZG on April 03, 2012, 09:31:15 AM

Very cool FGP!  8) :thumbs: 

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: Conrad on April 03, 2012, 09:37:18 AM

Seriously NICE!

Mmmm, brake soup, my fav.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/2011-12-06190337.jpg)

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: Shadowofshoe on April 04, 2012, 03:15:54 PM

    I love to see projects like this.....it's really amazing to see that kinda change and commitment ....I almost bought a really ...well messed up Beemer w/sidecar to do restoring-then realized I work and like adult beverages both  too much.

   That really is beautiful!!
   
                  Mike

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: AZBiker on April 13, 2012, 04:14:39 AM

Nice Priller!

Always loved those.

Maybe I'll have a Tuono one of these days.

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: feelergaugephil on April 13, 2012, 10:31:24 PM

Thanks guys.....

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: Snibbor on April 13, 2012, 10:43:58 PM

I wish I was that good at restoration ;)

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: Elfmaze on April 13, 2012, 10:44:32 PM

wow! nice work.  that paint job is a mirror finish!

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: feelergaugephil on April 16, 2012, 09:30:49 PM

Quote from: Snibbor on April 13, 2012, 10:43:58 PM

I wish I was that good at restoration ;)

Its not that hard, time and a lot of patience......

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: stevewfl on April 17, 2012, 09:43:19 PM

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/avatars/eek.gif)(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/avatars/eek.gif)(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/avatars/eek.gif)  I can't believe I'm just seeing this thread. Wow that Ape is BEAUTIFUL!

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: feelergaugephil on April 18, 2012, 10:23:51 PM

Done the 200 mile road test, runs like a scalded dog!!!!  One of the ballast went out on one of the HID's, awaiting that to come in, then its up for sale, then onto the next project,,,,, mmmmmmmm, thinking of a 78/79 KZ1300 this time.....

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: Conrad on April 19, 2012, 04:46:44 AM

How much you asking for it?

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: feelergaugephil on April 19, 2012, 02:19:50 PM

Around $5250, I think book is around $4600 or so, but I think the little extra $$ is way worth it.

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: Conrad on April 19, 2012, 02:32:36 PM

Quote from: feelergaugephil on April 19, 2012, 02:19:50 PM

Around $5250, I think book is around $4600 or so, but I think the little extra $$ is way worth it.

Judging by the pics I'd say that you're right.

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: feelergaugephil on April 23, 2012, 05:47:42 PM

Its on ebay right now.......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Aprilia-RSV-Mille-/160787736937?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item256fb22969 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Aprilia-RSV-Mille-/160787736937?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item256fb22969)

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: Fretka on June 14, 2012, 04:36:19 PM

VERY nice job Phil!

Fretka

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: Strawboss on June 15, 2012, 10:37:24 AM

I've lusted for an RS50 for years and years now, but seeing as they aren't imported anymore and the ones out there are either mint examples that are going for $4000 or junked out former racers going fo $2500.

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: feelergaugephil on July 02, 2012, 12:22:48 AM

New toy arrived for restoration...... he he, 1980 Suzuki GS1100E (square headlight model)  oh going to enjoy this one....

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: Fretka on July 02, 2012, 10:31:07 AM

It would be easy to get upside-down moneywise on this bike.... nice bike but in the end just another UJB.

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: Stasch on July 02, 2012, 02:14:31 PM

Don't tell that to the guys over at www.thegsresources.com (http://www.thegsresources.com) !

Title: Re: My winter project coming to an end....
Post by: feelergaugephil on July 13, 2012, 11:11:08 PM

hehe! Ive been a member on gsresources for years.......