[dsn_klr650] aprilia

[InWoods13@aol.com]

In a message dated 7/9/00 7:12:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, wdsrc@... writes: << Cycle World had a small test of the Pegaso a few months back. pretty much said that for the money, the bike was no where near as good as the BMW F650 in function/fit/finish even though they are close in geneology, and given the extremely limited dealer network, would shy away from one for awile... >> Haven't gotten real close to one of the new F650's. There are a few things on the Aprilia that seem cheesy. In the short time I've had this one though, overall...I like this bike alot. Most comfortable riding position I've ever experienced. Feels like a solid ride. Frustrating not being able to put it through off road paces as it's loaned. You're dead on about the dealer network Swampy, and I've not yet heard much about it's reliability. Don't want to pay the full near 8k for one on top of that. Reserving a spot in the garage for a used one though. Was ready to make an offer on this particular demo yesterday...then the better other (voice of reason/minister of finance) stepped in with "we're trying to save, not spend" then she hit me low with "you've already got one bike, why do you need another?" Now, Everybody knows that more bikes are better....but there's no explaining that to "she that hasn't gotten that passion for riding" (yet). Looking forward to the upcoming review of the Aprilia in DualSport News. And Swampy, got my new tires mounted, feels like a different bike off road. Will see you at devils creek in the big time heat, in 2 weeks. Still KLRlessScott 2000ApriliaPegasoCube650 (looks like it belongs in the batcave) Sorrento