Might have mentioned that I acquired this whilst on the look out for gen 2 Aprilia Tuono.Well I have spent a few bob on it....head bearings fork springs fork oil ,seals ,rear shocks and had some nasty stone chips on the fuel tank fixed and even though I wasnt after an XJR1300 I am chuffed to bits.
The photo doesnt really do it justice..In the sheet metal with the resprayed tank and all it looks too handsome for words.22000 miles ,already had scottoiler,4 degree ignition advancer , 36Y inlet rubbers braided brake lines and a Hyperpro steering damper fitted by the previous owner!!
All that I know is..it may look a bit lardy and old school but you can definitely rock and roll on one of these things,turbine smooth,bags of grunt,slick gearbox and easy handling I always get off with a huge grin which is what bikings all about isnt it?It also gets compliments when parked outside my place of business more than any bike that I can remember.Not bad for a 17 year old bike.
Could be a keeper this one...