New Aprilia RSV4
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09-29-2008, 03:28 PM
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09-29-2008, 03:40 PM
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RE: New Aprilia RSV4
ORIGINAL: Nauree
Replace it with a normal paint job. All that carbon fiber makes it look like a checkard flag. Why should I buy a brand new bike just to paint it the way I like.
ORIGINAL: PlayfulGod
replace with what? You can always paint it if you dont like the look. But you wont replace it with anything lighter or stronger for that matter.
I like it.
ORIGINAL: Nauree
Get rid of the carbon fiber and I'm good.
Get rid of the carbon fiber and I'm good.
I like it.
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09-29-2008, 04:05 PM
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RE: New Aprilia RSV4
carbon fiber or abs, strength isn't even a characteristic worth mentioning, when the bike is in a position where the strength of the front fender or the rear hugger is required I don't think it'll matter if it's made from cardboard or carbon fiber, that ****'s gonna break. It's strictly there to shield debris and weigh as little as possible...hence the carbon fiber. I like it, always have liked carbon fiber. Looks too much like a 08 1000rr.
regarding the arguments about exhaust on the new models....everyone who is everyone changes the exhaust. Even the slick 600rr undertail exhaust...people change it so I think bitching about the exhaust the mfg'ers are putting on the new bikes is pointless...you'd change it even if it looked cool.
regarding the arguments about exhaust on the new models....everyone who is everyone changes the exhaust. Even the slick 600rr undertail exhaust...people change it so I think bitching about the exhaust the mfg'ers are putting on the new bikes is pointless...you'd change it even if it looked cool.
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09-29-2008, 11:29 PM
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RE: New Aprilia RSV4
ORIGINAL: PlayfulGod
on my bike you bet. On the Aprilia I doubt it very seriously.
ORIGINAL: Nauree
I bet you that is just ABS plastic with a carbon fiber overlay or something.
ORIGINAL: PlayfulGod
because carbon fiber is lighter n stronger than the abs plastic you are wanting to replace it with. Not to mention goes along with the race inspired feel n look of the bike itself. You just need to stick to Jap bikes since you dont like the exotic bikes. 
ORIGINAL: Nauree
Yes, I do. That is one of the things that normal people look at when buying a new bike. Once again. Why should I buy a bike, that I has a deal breaking feature, to spend another $500+ for new fairings.
ORIGINAL: vpsophmore
Do you expect the manufacturer to make it the way you like? Not gonna happen.
The whole point of the "aftermarket" is to customize the bike to your style.
ORIGINAL: Nauree
Replace it with a normal paint job. All that carbon fiber makes it look like a checkard flag. Why should I buy a brand new bike just to paint it the way I like.
Replace it with a normal paint job. All that carbon fiber makes it look like a checkard flag. Why should I buy a brand new bike just to paint it the way I like.
The whole point of the "aftermarket" is to customize the bike to your style.
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RE: New Aprilia RSV4
Im really not diggin the short tail sections the new bikes have. they all look rediculous with such a short tail. Having said that, its a pretty nice looking bike considering the new crop out there.
But, after seeing all that 09 has to offer.. Nothing........... absolutely nothing will touch the Ducati in the looks department. I really wish Ducati would come out with a competitive inline 4. I just cant get past the thump thump thump.....
But, after seeing all that 09 has to offer.. Nothing........... absolutely nothing will touch the Ducati in the looks department. I really wish Ducati would come out with a competitive inline 4. I just cant get past the thump thump thump.....