My First Italian!

[Albie]

07 SXV 5.5 with a new 08 motor. Hopefully it won't go pop anytime soon.  

[desert_rider]

Now that looks like fun!

What happened to the first motor?

[atypical1]

Congrats! Italian bikes rock...you will never be the same  

james

[Albie]

Now that looks like fun!

What happened to the first motor?

The 550's go through motors like cops through donuts. Aprilia claims the 08 motors have finally been sorted out. Hope their right.

[DogBoy]

Congratulations on the wrangling beast of all beasts. Can't wait to hear more about it.

[Jeff N]

You will go pop before I do.



 

That is so bitchin' cool and I'm so jealous.

[1KPerDay]

Dang cool.

[Weaselette]

This is just a brief "birth announcement:" My husband (Portchelanman) traded in his Moto Guzzi Coppa Italia for a 2008 Capo Nord at the outstanding Moto International in Seattle. I was more or less along for the ride over from north central Washington -- that is, until I test rode a 2008 SL750 Shiver and crowed "wrap it up!" I traded in my well-ridden and well-loved Honda Hornet without a backward glance and am looking forward to a torrid affair with my Italian,   as well as finding suitable touring gear to kit her out.

[MisterSmooth]

This is just a brief "birth announcement:" My husband (Portchelanman) traded in his Moto Guzzi Coppa Italia for a 2008 Capo Nord at the outstanding Moto International in Seattle. I was more or less along for the ride over from north central Washington -- that is, until I test rode a 2008 SL750 Shiver and crowed "wrap it up!" I traded in my well-ridden and well-loved Honda Hornet without a backward glance and am looking forward to a torrid affair with my Italian,   as well as finding suitable touring gear to kit her out.

Nice work Weaselette!  But this announcement deserves its own thread and of course some juicy pics.