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Pugi
02-09-2006, 01:20 PM
Yes. I know it's a bit silly and immature, but I don't care. We all try to measure ourselves compared to mates as often as we can (stop it! drop those naughty thoughts). I'm still on the subject of bikes here. One of my mates just dropped a cylinder and traded his Speed Triple for a brand new one of these:

http://www.onyerbike.net/2005/aprilia/rsvr_factory.htm

Magnesium engine? Öhlins all round? How do i possibly compete!!?
I know the prefect answer spells: Desmosedici RR. But where do i sell my soul to afford that?

Pedro
02-09-2006, 04:57 PM
Difficult but be smug when it comes to spares! It may take a while occassionally to get Duke bits but Prilla have an awful rep for leadtimes - a mate has been waiting nigh on a year for some decals....

Ped

Pugi
02-09-2006, 06:58 PM
Hmm...I'll certainly consider it.
Maybe I can find it in my heart to stand him if I ever manage to blag myself to a testride?

bod
03-09-2006, 05:34 PM
My mate waited 3 months for a mirror for his 750!