Back in the Saddle?

BizJetGuy · 05-19-2007, 10:11 PM

Just made a handshake deal with a guy on an Aprilia RST 1000 Futura.

No guarantees but the deal looks solid up to this point. It will be nice to be back on two wheels after a four year hiatus (almost to the day). Sold the 929 in May 2004 and have bikeless ever since.

If the deal works out, pics will be posted.

seamus · 05-19-2007, 10:33 PM

You pilot types are supposed to be good at basic math. That's only three years.

I'm going to need to take a look at your logbook.

CBRVFR · 05-19-2007, 10:46 PM

Ride it in great health. I thought you might be taking a hiatus after the death of your friend.

Are parts still plentiful for the Futura?

navydevildoc · 05-20-2007, 12:35 AM

Dude, you will love the Futura... everyone I know does. Parts can be a bitch sometimes, but its worth it!

BizJetGuy · 05-20-2007, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seamus

You pilot types are supposed to be good at basic math. That's only three years.

I'm going to need to take a look at your logbook.

Bad logbook entry - math is good. I meant May 2003!

And I take offense to the pilot slander - I'm in maintenance...

BizJetGuy · 05-20-2007, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRVFR

Ride it in great health. I thought you might be taking a hiatus after the death of your friend.

Are parts still plentiful for the Futura?

In a strange way, it was actually a motivational factor. I think it made me start wondering about the things in life that are important to me but missing.

Parts can be an issue but there is a premiere Aprilia dealer here in Texas that is legendary for parts stock and customer service.

navydevildoc · 05-20-2007, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BizJetGuy

In a strange way, it was actually a motivational factor. I think it made me start wondering about the things in life that are important to me but missing.

Parts can be an issue but there is a premiere Aprilia dealer here in Texas that is legendary for parts stock and customer service.

I am sure you are talking about AF1, are you not?

BizJetGuy · 05-20-2007, 05:19 PM

Why yes, yes I am.

Heard nothing but good things about them.

Hamburglar · 05-22-2007, 03:56 PM

Yes, they are fantastic. Micah is the friendliest guy I have met at a shop. They really know the brand well. The seat on the futura is heaven.

BizJetGuy · 05-25-2007, 08:07 AM

As fate would have it, I found another one closer to me with substantially fewer miles for the same price.

Test rode it last night and will be picking it up either today or tomorrow (depending on schedule).

This one is immaculate... one owner, just over 4,000 miles on the clock and in beautiful shape.

oldfogey · 05-25-2007, 08:08 AM

Good luck with the purchase and enjoy the experience!

seamus · 05-25-2007, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BizJetGuy

As fate would have it, I found another one closer to me with substantially fewer miles for the same price.

Test rode it last night and will be picking it up either today or tomorrow (depending on schedule).

This one is immaculate... one owner, just over 4,000 miles on the clock and in beautiful shape.

See you at Grattan

ONEvcs · 05-25-2007, 07:50 PM

Cool. Enjoy it!!! If you decide to go up to Grattan, let me know and we can drive together.

BizJetGuy · 05-25-2007, 08:18 PM

Yeah, right! I'm having a hard enough time just to make my way 30 miles from the house to pick the thing up...

5 month old twins seem to require quite a bit of time.

BizJetGuy · 05-26-2007, 05:32 PM

Took delivery today and rode it home is less-than-ideal conditions. Constant downpours and crappy traffic but the bike does FANTASTIC in the rain.

If I've got this big of a grin on my face after riding through that crap, it's nothing but good times from here on out.

seamus · 05-26-2007, 05:34 PM

Outstanding. Welcome back.

05-19-2007, 10:11 PM	#1
BizJetGuy Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): Aprilia RST 1000 Posts: 792	Back in the Saddle? Just made a handshake deal with a guy on an Aprilia RST 1000 Futura. No guarantees but the deal looks solid up to this point. It will be nice to be back on two wheels after a four year hiatus (almost to the day). Sold the 929 in May 2004 and have bikeless ever since. If the deal works out, pics will be posted.

05-19-2007, 10:33 PM	#2
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,564	Re: Back in the Saddle? You pilot types are supposed to be good at basic math. That's only three years. I'm going to need to take a look at your logbook. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides

05-19-2007, 10:46 PM	#3
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,111	Re: Back in the Saddle? Ride it in great health. I thought you might be taking a hiatus after the death of your friend. Are parts still plentiful for the Futura? __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

05-20-2007, 12:35 AM	#4
navydevildoc Smog is better. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Bike(s): Aprilia RSV-R Posts: 1,286	Re: Back in the Saddle? Dude, you will love the Futura... everyone I know does. Parts can be a bitch sometimes, but its worth it! __________________ Chuck Norris can divide by zero.

05-20-2007, 05:19 PM	#8
BizJetGuy Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): Aprilia RST 1000 Posts: 792	Re: Back in the Saddle? Why yes, yes I am. Heard nothing but good things about them.

05-22-2007, 03:56 PM	#9
Hamburglar Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Age: 27 Bike(s): Aprilia Tuono Posts: 188	Re: Back in the Saddle? Yes, they are fantastic. Micah is the friendliest guy I have met at a shop. They really know the brand well. The seat on the futura is heaven.

05-25-2007, 08:07 AM	#10
BizJetGuy Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): Aprilia RST 1000 Posts: 792	Re: Back in the Saddle? As fate would have it, I found another one closer to me with substantially fewer miles for the same price. Test rode it last night and will be picking it up either today or tomorrow (depending on schedule). This one is immaculate... one owner, just over 4,000 miles on the clock and in beautiful shape.

05-25-2007, 08:08 AM	#11
oldfogey Senior member Join Date: 12-14-2006 Location: St Albans, UK Age: 56 Bike(s): Honda VFR800i, BSA Posts: 1,177	Re: Back in the Saddle? Good luck with the purchase and enjoy the experience! __________________ A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have - Gerald R. Ford

05-25-2007, 07:50 PM	#13
ONEvcs Bull Fighter Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,522 Images: 99	Re: Back in the Saddle? Cool. Enjoy it!!! If you decide to go up to Grattan, let me know and we can drive together. __________________ "Insisting on perfect safety is for people who don't have the balls to live in the real world." … Mary Shafer, NASA Engineer

05-25-2007, 08:18 PM	#14
BizJetGuy Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): Aprilia RST 1000 Posts: 792	Re: Back in the Saddle? Yeah, right! I'm having a hard enough time just to make my way 30 miles from the house to pick the thing up... 5 month old twins seem to require quite a bit of time.

05-26-2007, 05:32 PM	#15
BizJetGuy Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): Aprilia RST 1000 Posts: 792	Re: Back in the Saddle? Took delivery today and rode it home is less-than-ideal conditions. Constant downpours and crappy traffic but the bike does FANTASTIC in the rain. If I've got this big of a grin on my face after riding through that crap, it's nothing but good times from here on out.

05-26-2007, 05:34 PM	#16
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,564	Re: Back in the Saddle? Outstanding. Welcome back. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides

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