Updated Info On SXV450/550 for Street Use - ApriliaForum sponsored by AF1 Racing, inc.

Rollin Fast · 12-19-2005, 09:58 AM

Final confirmation from Bill Stone at Aprilia USA confms that the SXV is coming into the states with enough VIN numbers to title the units for street use.

Yes, there is a catch! None of these bikes are coming in with the actual Aprilia USA light kits, like the bike that is being plastered all over the internet. NO LIGHT KITS.

Holy shit, who at Aprilia thought about this one. Once again I have a bonecrushing headache from the brick wall our heads have been hitting.

The reason for this is not so much Aprilia USA's fault. Unfortunately, the process to homologate a bike in this country is a nightmare. There is so much red tape that importing manufacturers have to go through it is sickening. Thank your local DMV, DEP and Congressmen/Lawyers for that one.

I know everyone out there is saying, "Why rush importing these units withoutout the light kits?" The answer to this question is if Aprilia USA can get these to fly under the radar and not raise any red flags at DMV, the title with the correct amount of numbers will be smouth sailing to register and insure once a proper lighting kit is installed. At this point it would have to be a kit developed by an outside source, such as ourselves. (hint)

On a positive note, the bike is awesome and there is still a slim chance that they will have it homolgated by the second shipment in June/July.

We are in the process of developining and putting together a street light kit that will be for sale by the time the second shipment comes in. Some carbon good stuff included. Keep an eye out for it.

Thanks, John

Rollin' Fast Cycle Sports
104 Main Street
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 236-9000

http://www.rollinfast.com
http://www.tigcraftusa.com

duc slayer · 12-19-2005, 11:49 AM

Ricky J · 12-19-2005, 03:11 PM

What a bogus plan, it has caveat emptor written all over it.

Jony2Stones · 12-19-2005, 03:16 PM

Awesome!!
Being able to make it street legal (in kit form....at least the possibility of it...) would be an awesome added bonus..!

After seeing and playing with the SXV at the IMS show in SJC, I'm glad I've got one on the way...!

Last night, my head was a 'wrrrr' of carbon-this and ceramic that....and the sound that bike must make....

Oh and that 180 rear tire....what a laugh (in a G*O*O*D way

)....nothing like having a rear tire that's wider than the motor! Too cool...

ExtraJ · 12-19-2005, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jony2Stones

Awesome!!
Being able to make it street legal (in kit form....at least the possibility of it...) would be an awesome added bonus..!

After seeing and playing with the SXV at the IMS show in SJC, I'm glad I've got one on the way...!

Last night, my head was a 'wrrrr' of carbon-this and ceramic that....and the sound that bike must make....

Oh and that 180 rear tire....what a laugh (in a G*O*O*D way

)....nothing like having a rear tire that's wider than the motor! Too cool...

Huh... I didn't know they decided to go with the 180 rear. I would probably rather have it with a 160 or a 170. Only downside is tire choice.

Jony2Stones · 12-19-2005, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExtraJ

Huh... I didn't know they decided to go with the 180 rear. I would probably rather have it with a 160 or a 170. Only downside is tire choice.

Yeah....check here for the specs...

http://www.aprilia.com/models03/road...fo.phtml?id=95

For whatever reason, I didn't take a pic of it....maybe someone else who went (or is going to future dates..) can get a pic of it...

Jiggla · 12-20-2005, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jony2Stones

Yeah....check here for the specs...

http://www.aprilia.com/models03/road...fo.phtml?id=95

For whatever reason, I didn't take a pic of it....maybe someone else who went (or is going to future dates..) can get a pic of it...

I'll take some pics next month in NY

clarkie49 · 12-20-2005, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggla

I'll take some pics next month in NY

Maybe earlier..and you wont have to drive as far

duc slayer · 12-20-2005, 03:52 PM

Clarkie, let me know when you guys get one, I'll have to call in sick so I can take a little road trip. I should apologize now, because I'm sure I'll end up drooling

all over it, so I'll bring some clean rags along with me

mysubaruimp · 12-20-2005, 03:58 PM

Headlight

http://www.acerbis.com/p107_headlight/p107.html

duc slayer · 12-20-2005, 04:22 PM

There must be a few people here on the forum with some idea's for a headlight and some LED signal's. can't wait for all the goodies

Jony2Stones · 12-20-2005, 06:28 PM

Sexy.....

(pulled from another forum..)

Werid angle, but shows the size of that massive rear....

max mille · 12-22-2005, 05:05 AM

how could it not raise flags with the DMV, it has NO LIGHTS FCOL

bassackwards. seems like I'll never get one over here

if I do I'll have to truck it to a weigh station (taxed based on vehicle weight); get my own safety inspection (bogus, done at oil change or gas station); truck it recon (bogus 2nd level safety since the gas station has no clue about bikes); etc. that's if I can find an insurance company (april-a-what?). there's more hoops too regarding paperwork, entry date and all that but dang I was hoping for a dealer slam dunk street legal off the floor. cuz lord knows the dealer here will ass rape us SM buyers on the one or two they will get.

max mille · 12-22-2005, 05:19 AM

oh no not the acerbis lights

I had the triple "bug face" lights on a dirt conversion and those things are barely acceptable for a mountain bike let alone a highway vehicle. ditto the baja square light, was the dot approved version but the light (and pattern) sucks! and yes I tried all kinds of different bulbs, even turned the whole lens assembly upside down for IMO a better light spread. but I guess if it's just to get plated you do what ya gotta' do.

Ricky J · 12-22-2005, 07:43 AM

I believe DMV registrations can be revoked retroactively i.e. after they are issued if it is discovered after the fact that something's fraudulent or misrepresented. You might want to check your own state laws but just because a bike sneaks by some myopic inspector doesn't mean you're home free for ever and ever.

12-19-2005, 09:58 AM	#1
Rollin Fast apriliaforum Junkie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lebanon, New Jersey Posts: 281	Updated Info On SXV450/550 for Street Use Final confirmation from Bill Stone at Aprilia USA confms that the SXV is coming into the states with enough VIN numbers to title the units for street use. Yes, there is a catch! None of these bikes are coming in with the actual Aprilia USA light kits, like the bike that is being plastered all over the internet. NO LIGHT KITS. Holy shit, who at Aprilia thought about this one. Once again I have a bonecrushing headache from the brick wall our heads have been hitting. The reason for this is not so much Aprilia USA's fault. Unfortunately, the process to homologate a bike in this country is a nightmare. There is so much red tape that importing manufacturers have to go through it is sickening. Thank your local DMV, DEP and Congressmen/Lawyers for that one. I know everyone out there is saying, "Why rush importing these units withoutout the light kits?" The answer to this question is if Aprilia USA can get these to fly under the radar and not raise any red flags at DMV, the title with the correct amount of numbers will be smouth sailing to register and insure once a proper lighting kit is installed. At this point it would have to be a kit developed by an outside source, such as ourselves. (hint) On a positive note, the bike is awesome and there is still a slim chance that they will have it homolgated by the second shipment in June/July. We are in the process of developining and putting together a street light kit that will be for sale by the time the second shipment comes in. Some carbon good stuff included. Keep an eye out for it. Thanks, John Rollin' Fast Cycle Sports 104 Main Street Lebanon, NJ 08833 (908) 236-9000 http://www.rollinfast.com http://www.tigcraftusa.com Last edited by Rollin Fast; 12-19-2005 at 10:07 AM.

12-19-2005, 03:11 PM	#3
Ricky J apriliaforum expert Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Coastal California Posts: 6,212	Smells Fishy What a bogus plan, it has caveat emptor written all over it. Last edited by Ricky J; 12-19-2005 at 03:14 PM.

12-20-2005, 03:58 PM	#10
mysubaruimp apriliaforum expert Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bedford, NH Posts: 1,583	Headlight http://www.acerbis.com/p107_headlight/p107.html __________________ -Ryan

12-22-2005, 05:05 AM	#13
max mille apriliaforum expert Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hawaii Posts: 971	how could it not raise flags with the DMV, it has NO LIGHTS FCOL bassackwards. seems like I'll never get one over here if I do I'll have to truck it to a weigh station (taxed based on vehicle weight); get my own safety inspection (bogus, done at oil change or gas station); truck it recon (bogus 2nd level safety since the gas station has no clue about bikes); etc. that's if I can find an insurance company (april-a-what?). there's more hoops too regarding paperwork, entry date and all that but dang I was hoping for a dealer slam dunk street legal off the floor. cuz lord knows the dealer here will ass rape us SM buyers on the one or two they will get. Last edited by max mille; 12-22-2005 at 05:09 AM.

12-22-2005, 07:43 AM	#15
Ricky J apriliaforum expert Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Coastal California Posts: 6,212	Scary Part I believe DMV registrations can be revoked retroactively i.e. after they are issued if it is discovered after the fact that something's fraudulent or misrepresented. You might want to check your own state laws but just because a bike sneaks by some myopic inspector doesn't mean you're home free for ever and ever.

12-19-2005, 11:49 AM	#2
duc slayer apriliaforum expert Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ny Posts: 12,927

12-20-2005, 03:52 PM	#9
duc slayer apriliaforum expert Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ny Posts: 12,927	Clarkie, let me know when you guys get one, I'll have to call in sick so I can take a little road trip. I should apologize now, because I'm sure I'll end up drooling all over it, so I'll bring some clean rags along with me

12-20-2005, 04:22 PM	#11
duc slayer apriliaforum expert Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ny Posts: 12,927	There must be a few people here on the forum with some idea's for a headlight and some LED signal's. can't wait for all the goodies

12-22-2005, 05:19 AM	#14
max mille apriliaforum expert Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hawaii Posts: 971	oh no not the acerbis lights I had the triple "bug face" lights on a dirt conversion and those things are barely acceptable for a mountain bike let alone a highway vehicle. ditto the baja square light, was the dot approved version but the light (and pattern) sucks! and yes I tried all kinds of different bulbs, even turned the whole lens assembly upside down for IMO a better light spread. but I guess if it's just to get plated you do what ya gotta' do.

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