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Motorcycle Discussions => European and Other Bikes => Topic started by: donvittorioc on August 05, 2013, 12:24:03 PM
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Hi all
hope you can give me some help.
I need to import a lovely Aprilia FUTURA REGGIANI REPLICA 125 cc from Italy 1991 model.
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/aprilia/aprilia%20af1%20125%20Reggiani%20Replica%2091.htm
replacing the speedo and headlight will not be easy as parts cannot be found.
what do you advice?
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When I moved to Spain I covered the "flag" on the headlight with aluminium tape as you do when you tour europe and it was imported OK. The speedo I stuck the numbers from a videotape label onto the speedo glass in the right place (80 = 50) and nobody has bothered me in 25 years at the MOT. Today I suppose Lettraset from the pound shop. And don´t forget the tax disc holder on the left of the bike unlike in the classic mags!
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Are the Aprilia 125 models that different - you could just paint that paint scheme onto a local bike.
Cost less than having it transported - or are you planning to ride it home...
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diesel and ferry to Italy 400 quid return in a small van. Respray 1 petrol tank 200 quid?
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no respray...bike have to be original. i bought it and i'll have it transported with 500 euros by van.
i received already the dating letter from piaggio uk so i can have the correct plate number.
i also bought the speedo from an rs 125 extrema '94 which i m sure share the same speedo. although u can apply stickers even in the headlight to make it conform. the engine is not restricted and some performance bits applied. it should have more than 33 hp ... i remember riding this bike... is fast!
this was my first motorcycle...i m very happy...
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"i remember riding this bike" ..... that would be the only reson anyone would import a machine like this , are you sure over 33bhp ?
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yep...sure...
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where have you these figure from ? ive seen the 33.8 but I would like to see in more than a fan blowing in the back of a van enviroment (controlled\) pref water break