Kawasaki Concours Forum
Riding => It's not a Concours - other Bikes => Topic started by: feelergaugephil on April 03, 2012, 02:33:53 AM
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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)
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/APRILIA011.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/APRILIA024.jpg)
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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)
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(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)
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(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)
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(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)
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(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)
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(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)
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(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)
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(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)
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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.
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Very cool FGP! 8) :thumbs:
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Seriously NICE!
Mmmm, brake soup, my fav.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/feelergaugephil/2011-12-06190337.jpg)
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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
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Nice Priller!
Always loved those.
Maybe I'll have a Tuono one of these days.
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Thanks guys.....
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I wish I was that good at restoration ;)
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wow! nice work. that paint job is a mirror finish!
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I wish I was that good at restoration ;)
Its not that hard, time and a lot of patience......
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(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!
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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.....
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How much you asking for it?
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Around $5250, I think book is around $4600 or so, but I think the little extra $$ is way worth it.
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Around $5250, I think book is around $4600 or so, but I think the little extra $$ is way worth it.
Judging by the pics I'd say that you're right.
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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)
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VERY nice job Phil!
Fretka
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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.
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New toy arrived for restoration...... he he, 1980 Suzuki GS1100E (square headlight model) oh going to enjoy this one....
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It would be easy to get upside-down moneywise on this bike.... nice bike but in the end just another UJB.
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Don't tell that to the guys over at www.thegsresources.com (http://www.thegsresources.com) !
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hehe! Ive been a member on gsresources for years.......