09-03-2015, 02:54 AM
(09-02-2015, 09:11 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote:Howdy Mike and welcome to the forum. Nice stable, like owning a greyhound and a Labrador.
Just out of curiosity, what has the Aprilia ownership experience been like?
Thanks The Ferret! Haha, good analogy.
The Aprilia is great, different animal as you can imagine. Surprisingly easy to ride and the V4 motor is one of my favorite parts of the bike. And the sound is intoxicating (especially with the Arrow GP exhaust sans cat). I commute daily to downtown LA (fun!) and the CB is obviously way easier to manage in rush hour, although the Tuono ain't that bad either in traffic but the bike just constantly feels like it desperately needs to stretch it's legs out.
With the CB I feel like I can push it harder on a regular basis, whereas the Tuono, I have to really pick and choose an open road/canyon to really open it up.
(09-03-2015, 12:13 AM)Capo_imp Wrote: Hey, Mike, welcome, and what a great pair of bikes! The Tuono is on my short list for next bike. BTW, were the pix of the Aprilia taken on The Crest? I keep a Speed Triple out there near Pro Italia, and come out West to ride regularly, so perhaps we can connect. Again, welcome and congrats.
Hey Capo! Thanks!! I highly recommend the Tuono, go test it out sometime if you haven't already. I also tried out other Ducatis at the time (which I love as well) but at the end, that V4 motor really sold me. It's like a mix of inline 4 and Vtwin combined. Raspy, raw and deep but screams up top as well.
And yes, those pics are from Angeles Crest! I go there very frequently since I live only 20 minutes away.
Definitely let me know when you are in town!
-Andy (MikeOxbig is just a dumb name I made up)
(09-03-2015, 01:29 AM)redbirds_imp Wrote: Howdy Mike and welcome. I like the Bolt mirrors, nice mod that goes well with the 2014 STD.
Thanks! I think I may be the first to discover the Bolt mirrors on the CB! I highly recommend it! And you can pick between chrome and black. Visibility is great (does not shake), you can adjust the mirror up and down as well as forward and backwards. Plus it's made of metal, not plastic.