Aprilia Falco opinions.....

[Uncle Snake]

Has anyone spent any time on one? I'm thinking about picking one up and would like to here pro's and con's if you've got them. Thanks. Regards, Jake

[benVFR]

Oreo_N2 (Brent) had one and would be the person to ask.

Good looking bike.

[richw]

Is Aprilia a healthy company now ?

[highsider]

I rode one when Roadside had that Aprilia test day.

It was sweet.

Comfy, handled well, and had reasonable power, though its a far cry from many of the Jap big twins.

[Uncle Snake]

With pipes and chip(unrestricted) it's supposed to be around 115hp. My ZRX is 130hp now and I never get above 9k so I think the power will be about what I've got now but the delivery will be a little different.

[RSVMILLE661]

Fantastic bike and 85 % of what a similar model year Mille' is. Great power, great chassis and lots of fun with a comfy ride. The rear shock depending on rider size should be re-sprung / revalved. A penske will clear it up for sure. for bigger riders they got a bit wallowie.

[benVFR]

You're not going to get rid of that heavily customized ZRX are you?

[Uncle Snake]

Originally posted by RSVMILLE661
Fantastic bike and 85 % of what a similar model year Mille' is. Great power, great chassis and lots of fun with a comfy ride. The rear shock depending on rider size should be re-sprung / revalved. A penske will clear it up for sure. for bigger riders they got a bit wallowie.

Thanks man. Regards, Jake

[Uncle Snake]

Originally posted by benVFR
You're not going to get rid of that heavily customized ZRX are you?

Sadly yes.... If I buy a Falco the ZRX will hafta go.

[R-S-V]

Check www.apriliaforum.com if you haven't, all the info you could ever want and a great bunch of people.

[Uncle Snake]

Originally posted by R-S-V
Check www.apriliaforum.com if you haven't, all the info you could ever want and a great bunch of people.

Thanks. I just found that place this afternoon but work is getting in the way of my research.........

[Nikon]

Gonna sell the Rex as is or you gonna give me some parts

[Uncle Snake]

If I return it to (near)stock there's gonna be an ass-load of parts fer sale........

[Nikon]

Originally posted by Uncle Snake
If I return it to (near)stock there's gonna be an ass-load of parts fer sale........

Fer sale - I said GIVE THEM TO ME

[Uncle Snake]

And I heard ya.....

[benVFR]

That ZRX seems a bit too trick to be sold. It's pretty unique IMO.

Though I do remember you were getting atrocious gas mileage when I went riding with you.

[mikeb]

whats done to your rex? got any pics? i maybe interested if i sell my bike.

[oreo_n2]

yepper. i had one.
very sexy bike.
very powerful.
handled great on the track.

i had an issue with it and have steered away from vtwins for the time being cause i couldn't be smooth enough with the throttle in mid turn scenarios where i had to up the gas a little. i think it was a rookie thing though.

you will get lots of looks and interested questions when you ride that bike.

with a chip and exhaust you can make it ride awesome.... feels 99% of the mille for power. and the chip that jesse from seacoast put in for me really smoothed out the power response.

changing the oil is a pain in the ass compared to other bikes. but do-able.

mine killed her battery a lot. the computer still draws while she sits. if she didn't start right away as a resuilt, it would drain it too much and then ya hafta bump start it. there was an issue with the starter switch that some attributed this too... like it was not connecting well enough to carry the current to start the bike. so when people say, push the button like you mean it... they mean it. Some also attributed it to the starter solenoid and swapped in a honda vfr solenoid. some attributed it to the vtwin needing such a surge at start and put in a 1 farad cap to help it start. all of these people swore their method and solution was THE right answer. all seemed to work. some were easier than others.

oh and whenever the battery voltage dips below some voltage threshold, like when she is trying to start but the battery is drained... the computer resets, at which time your display goes metric and the programmable red line warning light will start flashing at you at 6.5k rpms, scaring the crap outta ya the first time it happens. and i always needed to go dig up the manual to reprogram the thing.

other than that electrical gremlin... its an awesome machine, comfy, powerful, sexy and good handling. i do miss the vtwin rumble. there is nothing like making your bike bark and rumble down the streets of boston setting off every car alarm you pass!!!!

[Uncle Snake]

Thanks oreo. Regards, Jake

[Uncle Snake]

Originally posted by blackvfr
whats done to your rex? got any pics? i maybe interested if i sell my bike.

A list of mods and changes so far…

Ivans Jet kit with K&N pods
Full Akropovic with carbon can
’04 GSXR radial calipers w/ EBC HH pads with alum adaptors
’04 ZZR rotors
Remote reservoir master cylinders w/ APE Superblue fluid
Aftershocks modded rear shocks
RaceTeched forks
ZX6R tail light with turn signal integrator
Aux. led brake light under tail light(safety first, heheh)
Rear fender eliminator(think Competition Werkes)
Custom seat
Custom front sprocket cover
Custom chain guard
SV1000 headlight W/ Holesot flyscreen and after market turn sig’s
Yoshimura digital temp,volt, and clock located between speedo and tach.
Pirelli Diablos
ZZR "clip on" style bars
Chrispy bar end mirrors
Chrispy steering damper mount w/ GSXR damper
Galfer braided lines all around
Afam 17t front
Stealth 44t rear(aluminum carrier with steel chain ring)
DID 530ZVM X-Ring chain
Wheels are now dark blue
Emissions crap removed
Front Fenda-xtender
Frame sliders
Wyn’s muffler hanger
Lightened rear rotor(done by me)
Lightened rear caliper hanger(done by me)

Most “Custom” parts were made by ZRXOA members or me.

Also the list of spares that can be included at a good price include:

NOS ZZR rotors
NOS in the box gas tank(Same year and color)
Front and rear wheels
Stock carbs and airboxes
Stock fairing and headlight
Stock seat
Stock front sprocket cover
R1 radial mount front calipers
RC51 master cylinder
Stock master cylinders
Stock handle bars
Coerce Low Competition bars
spare top triple tree clap
couple sets of stock rotors, used, I think one set has hard spots on them
stock rear rotor, used
etc....

Pic's to follow, maybe be tomorrow though as I won't get home tonight. Regards, Jake

[Uncle Snake]

[ZX-12R]

I'd say it is time to call up Mr. Muzzy and look into a turbo for that beast!

[mikeb]

wow nice work on the rex! def keep us posted on what your doing with it. i would find it hard to sell it after putting in all that work.

[Uncle Snake]

I had a new set of ZZR cams and 12:1 forged pistons on my desk a coupla weeks ago but decided against it for reliability issues.... Heheheh......

[Uncle Snake]

Originally posted by blackvfr
wow nice work on the rex! def keep us posted on what your doing with it. i would find it hard to sell it after putting in all that work.

Thanks! It will be harder to put it back to stock. Kinda like taking the boob-job away from yer girlfriend..... Even tougher to sell. I may just be ready for a new project, not sure yet.

The first time I hit myself in the chin with the top triple tree this spring I'll probably want to just keep it.