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Old 03-24-2008, 09:12 AM   #38 (permalink)
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nope don't like them and here's why, my friend who does like and own them has had nothing but trouble with them. the 2002 mille burnt it's wiring down, the rear brake and clutch need to be bled frequentley. the 02 or 03 futura he had also had the identical same issue's as the 02 mille. now he is riding a 2004 mille and guess what yep you guessed it, wiring problems, rear brake issue's and the most recent issue of large chunks of brass looking metal was in the oil after an oil change. the man that ownes these bikes is in his mid 40's and is anal about bike care, he keeps them all stock and doesnt ride them to hard unless he is doing track day's. all in all for the price of these things there are several better choices than an aprilla.
Does your friend know you can send in an oil sample for analysis? Costs like 20 dollars and will tell you what is wearing on your engine.
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