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The MoT tester will be presented with my Mille with the OEM indicators refitted and db killers fitted to the open cans. He gets the pleasure of looking after my bike in this state but once a year until she returns to me with a fresh MoT certificate and I return her to her 'correct' state.
Why? I thought you just needed the central reflector, which can be stuck on when MOT is due.
The MoT tester will be presented with my Mille with the OEM indicators refitted and db killers fitted to the open cans. He gets the pleasure of looking after my bike in this state but once a year until she returns to me with a fresh MoT certificate and I return her to her 'correct' state.
I wouldn't bother refitting the baffles, they'll probably pass it anyway
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The MoT tester will be presented with my Mille with the OEM indicators refitted and db killers fitted to the open cans. He gets the pleasure of looking after my bike in this state but once a year until she returns to me with a fresh MoT certificate and I return her to her 'correct' state.
Good man haha! I'm in the process of fitting my tail light on my sv with the build in indicators but will be keeping the After market indicators also
On the indicator thing I think the rules state they are required to be a certain distance apart or something. I'll just stuff the OEM ones back on along with the reflector and barn door sized number plate.
As far as the baffles are concerned, I kinda do it as a matter of courtesy to the fella I get to MoT my bike whom I've been going to for years. Takes a few minutes to fit 'em anyway so its no biggy.
I can't really use the OEM indys very easily because of the twin high mount exhaust system. They have to be mounted on metal stalks which drop them below the cans and they look gash. The integrated unit does the job nicely and I was surprised to see just how bright and noticeable they are in operation. But the law is the law and all that.
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I can't really use the OEM indys very easily because of the twin high mount exhaust system. They have to be mounted on metal stalks which drop them below the cans and they look gash. The integrated unit does the job nicely and I was surprised to see just how bright and noticeable they are in operation. But the law is the law and all that.[/QUOTE]
Very true. I must say you have a lovely rsv! Not thought about getting some nice shorty levers?
Any problems with the bike, as a lot of people have slated the aprilia's for being unreliable?
Very true. I must say you have a lovely rsv! Not thought about getting some nice shorty levers?
Any problems with the bike, as a lot of people have slated the aprilia's for being unreliable?
Thanks. Not keen on shorty levers to be honest although I was tempted to give a pair of those Chinese knock-off ones a go just to see how they were.
Aprilia's, unreliable? Nope. There's a reason they are known in some circles as 'The Italian Honda'.
Utterly reliable and the Rotax 990 V60 engine is completely bombproof. There are of course little common things which go wrong with them that are well documented on various owners forums but they are all fairly easy fixes. They need an Optimate to keep the battery in tip top condition (but what bike doesn't?) and mine has ate three speedo sensors and two starter solenoids during my ownership. I've done the sidestand bypass mod, brown connector mod and dipped/high beam mod, all common tweaks. Service them regularly, lavish them with love and attention and ride them hard and they are the best v-twin superbike for the cash available. The prices Gen 1 RSVR's can be had for just now makes them an utter bargain in anyones eyes. I've owned this one for 11 years and it still keeps up with the latest tackle on the road with ease.
Oh......and did I mention the noise??
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Actually looking at it you may be right. Looking at the pillion pegs in relation to the rear wheel.
Its booked in for a check at my local garage on Tuesday so they'll be able to tell me anyway.
Cheers, ouch no injuries I take it? Still got your 125 or was it a write off?
