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Until December 31, 2006 - Aprilia USA and GE Capital are offering 0% interest and 0 payments for one full year.  See this thread and your local dealer for more information.  Download the application here.

December 6, 2006 - Updated the Favorite Sites page a little bit.  More work is in progess.

November 2006 - The CMRA racing organization legalizes the potent Aprilia SXV450 for the 450cc motard class.

May 12-14th, 2006 - AF1 Racing had our grand opening celebration in our new location as an aprilia dealership. People from all over the USA and other parts of the world came to celebrate with us, and you can too. Go to www.apriliaforum.com/party to see the schedule of events and learn more. Go to www.lonestartrackdays.com to sign up for the May 15th track day at Texas World Speedway.

April 6th, 2006 - AF1 Racing / Apriliaforum.com has been very busy. We just received our 2006 RSVR's, 2006 Tuono's, 2006 Scarabeo 500, Scarabeo 250, and Scarabeo 50 4 stroke. Go to our new AF1 Racing site, www.af1racing.com for all the 2006 models.

April 1st, 2006 - AF1 Racing / Apriliaforum.com launches our new AF1 Racing site, www.af1racing.com. Check there for all the recent models, photos, shop photos, as well as the online store. We are adding new products daily for all the new models as well as new items for the older models.

March 1st, 2006 - AF1 Racing / Apriliaforum.com is fully moved in to our new location. Some detail work remains, however we are fully up and running as a full line aprilia dealership. With 18,000+ square feet dedicated fully to aprilia, we are the largest aprilia only dealership in the USA. We have almost $100K of aprilia OEM inventory already on the shelves, with more to come, so if you don't see a part on our website, that doesn't mean we don't have it. Call us and we can help you out.

July 9, 2005 - The anxiously awaited aprilia SXV supermoto machine makes an appearance at Laguna Seca this weekend for the premier of MotoGP racing in the USA. Aprilia customers and potential customers got a first view of the bike over the weekend, as well as a chance to voice their opinion on the new Pegaso Strada motard. Rumors are that we will see a racing version of the SXV in the US as early as Spring/Summer 2006. Hopefully a street legal version will be soon to follow.

June 09, 2005 - Aprilia has a new website feature, a museum for all models past and present. If you haven't seen this yet, you must check it out. Aprilia Museum

June 09, 2005 - Aprilia racers Jon Francis and Bill Erzal top the podium in the latest round of the CMRA races this past weekend at The Motorsport Ranch. Jon Francis of AF1 Racing took the lead at the entrance of the first corner of the race and never looked back. Even though Ronnie Lunsford’s Ducati 999R had a slight power advantage on the straights Jon used the superior chassis of his RSV-R to increase his gap at every corner. Bill Erzal of Mototek Racing came back from injuries suffered in a practice crash back in late April to round out the podium. Bill made a great race of it by working his way through the pack. Because he missed the race in April he did not have a favorable grid position.

May 15 , 2005 - The 2005 Aprilia RSVR and RSVR Factory have hit stateside. Both models receive new graphics, with the RSVR also receiving Radial Mount front brakes on new Showa fork bottoms. Bikes are in limited supply, with many dealers only getting a couple for this year. If you are considering a new Aprilia motorcycle, now is the time to act, as these bikes won't stay on the dealer's floor for long. Check out Aprilia USA for all the specs and photos.

April 4, 2005 - APRILIA ANNOUNCES 2005 “BACK ON TRACK” DEMO AND DISPLAY SCHEDULE.

For 2005 Aprilia plans to concentrate where our greatest fans congregate - at AMA races across the country. Join Aprilia as we celebrate the ever-growing American roadracing scene by hosting demos and displays at eight AMA events, the Honda Hoot and AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

“We’re excited to be part of the US National racing scene this year,” says Aprilia Marketing Manager Michael Orr. “The core of our company has always been racing, and this year we decided to go where the action is by visiting AMA races across the country. Track Logistics are the only thing keeping from us running demos at every event, but we're excited to visit with Aprilia fans and owners, and racing fans interested in our unique brand."

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February 1, 2005 - Aprilia has announced their 2005 racers programs and they are the best that we have seen.  A race program this size is nearly unheard of at the club racing level.  This reinforces the fact that Aprilia is devoted to racing at every level.  Not only can you purchase the bike at below dealer invoice, but Aprilia will also pay you for winning on it!  Be sure to contact Aprilia USA and thank them for this incredible program. Call your local dealer now for your 2005 season race bike and get out on the grid!

Click here for the full news...

 

Where did the years go???

November 14, 2003- We totally revamped the online shopping mall. We added the new 2004 RSVR and RSVR Factory section, added many new 50cc scooter and RS50 parts, more carbon fiber, more OEM parts, Atlantic 500 oil filters, and more specialty tools. Click here to see all the latest.

October 7, 2003- Wow what a month. The AF1 Racing Futura H-pipe is available. Ed and Micah were in Milan for a week at the international motorcycle show. They found lots of new products that we will make available soon. AF1 also bought a 2004 RSVR Mille. We are looking forward to some good winter projects with that. Stay tuned for the buildup.

August 19, 2003- Added lots of new products to the online shopping mall. You can now buy tires online through us at very competitive prices. We have also added new tools and chemicals, and the new dual eccentric rear sets for the Mille and Tuono. As always, if you don't see something you want on the mall, give us a call or email us and we can order it for you.

August 6, 2003-Replaced the old apriliaforum homepage with this new page that is far more integrated with the forum. If you would like to see more items on the page let us know. We will be adding a bike of the month section, where you can submit your bike, and everyone will vote on the monthly winner. That winner will get our new apriliaforum.com t-shirt (still in development).

August 2, 2003-Finally updated our Aprilia Links page with lots of new links, deleted all the dead links, and added the Top 10 Aprilia Links you need to know. Check out the Top 10 List of links and all the new links by clicking here.

July 22, 2003-Tons of new items added to the Online Shopping Mall. New items include exhausts, carbon pieces, OEM spares, and much more.
Click here to see all the latest parts and accessories we offer.

July 18, 2003-Updated the Tech Tips page with more information on the Mille, Tuono, Falco, CapoNord, and Futura.  Newly updated info includes complete de-de-restriction info, clutch install, and oil change procedure.  Click here to see all the latest.

July 17, 2003-We launched the new VBB forum software for all the ApriliaForum.com Discussion Forum.  All the messages were transferred over, but you will have to re-register.  Click here to see the new forums.

July 2, 2003-We will be closed this Friday through Tuesday for the holiday weekend, and for the TMGP races in Denton.  We will be back on Tuesday.  We are racing our Aprilia RS50 in both the 4hr endurance and sprint races.  Should be lots of fun.

July 1, 2003-Added several new products to our online shopping mall.  New items include chain riveting tools, replacement parts, and some OEM Aprilia parts.  Click here to see all the latest.

June 3, 2003-We now stock and sell genuine Brembo replacement brake and clutch levers.  These fit all Mille, Falco, Tuono, Futura, CapoNord, RS250, and most late-model Ducatis.  Click here to see all the latest.

May 29, 2003--Added a new category of products to the Online Shopping Mall.  We now sell our own AF1 Racing T-shirts, stickers, an AF1 Racing RS50 performance fork kit, Pit-Bull stands, and a whole new range of performance scooter parts.  Click here to see all the new stuff.

April 24, 2003--Added lots of new products to the Online Shopping Mall.  New items include suspension parts, carbon fiber parts, trick RS50 racing parts, Atlantic 500 exhausts and tires, cheap replacement Brembo levers, 2002 Mille EPROMS, Mille racing windscreens, new shop tools, and much more.

April 10, 2003--We have a new Featured Aprilia.  This Aprilia Mille R comes from long-time forum member Ron Hansen.  Click on the picture to see more pictures and details.  It has lots of carbon and anodized pieces.

April 9, 2003-We will be closed this weekend, while we compete in the CMRA 6-hr Endurance race aboard our Aprilia RS68.  We will re-open on Monday. 

March 2, 2003-Updated the AF1 Racing website with more information about dynamometer services, EFI programming, and products.  Also, we are having a huge in-store Metzler tire sale.  Get any set of Metzler M-1s installed for $275.

February 14, 2003-We will be closed this Friday through Monday, while we attend the Motorcycle Dealers Expo in Indianapolis.  All emails and online orders will be processed on Tuesday Feb. 18th. when we return.

February 8, 2003-Added lots of new RS250 and RS50 parts to the Online Shopping Mall.  New products include AF1 Racing billet triple tree clamps, cylinder base, power valve cover, clutch cover, and ignition cover gaskets.

February 6, 2003-Changed up the Discussion Forum by adding a Biker Bar, new classified sections, and a Tuono forum.  There is a chance to win $$ in the new ApriliaForum Biker Bar.  Click here for more info.

January 24, 2003-Added tons of new RSV, SL Falco, RS250, RS50, and scooter parts to the Online Shopping Mall.  New products include motor oils, two-stroke oils, brake fluids, and various other chemicals.  Click here to see all the latest.

January 23, 2003-Added text to the RS50 big-bore carburetor installation guide to the Tech Tips page.  It covers how to install a Malossi 21mm carburetor onto an Aprilia RS50.

January 15, 2003-Discussion Forum Milestone: since we started the Discussion Forum two years ago, we now have over 3 million total hits, over 75,000 posts and almost 2400 members.  Thanks for the support.

January 4, 2003-We are actively seeking an Aprilia Mille or Falco owner interested in the Evoluzione big-bore throttle body race package.  Owner will get FREE installation labor and FREE before and after dyno runs. Click here for more info.

January 3, 2003-Added new RSV Mille and Aprilia scooter parts to our Online Shopping Mall. New stuff includes carbon fiber parts, titanium axle nuts, scooter contra springs, and delta clutches. 

December 29, 2002-Added another chapter to the RS50 to RS68/75 conversion manual.  It can be found on the Tech Tips page.

December 24, 2002-Our retail store will be closed until Jan. 3.  The 10% off sale / free USA shipping continues for all online orders placed until Jan. 1.  Have a safe and happy Holiday season.

December 14, 2002-Added two more chapters to the  RS50 to RS68 / RS75 conversion manual.  Click on Tech Tips for more detailed information

December 6, 2002-Added the first three chapters of the RS50 to RS68 / RS75 conversion manual to our Tech Tips page.  More chapters will be added in the next week.

December 1, 2002-Take an additional 10% off of every order placed in the Online Shopping Mall and receive Free USA Priority shipping.  Sale ends January 1.

November 30, 2002-Added RS50 lightweight racing fiberglass bodywork kits to the Online Shopping Mall.  Available separately is a solo racing tailsection for the RS50.

November 22, 2002-More RSV Mille, RS250, and RS50 products were added to the Online Shopping Mall.  New stuff includes RS50 and RS250 exhausts, clip-ons, and windscreens.

November 13, 2002-Added a few links to our Aprilia Links page.  If you have a non-commercial link that needs posted, please email us at links@apriliaforum.com.

November 12, 2002-We now stock every available compound Ferodo brake pad for every USA-spec Aprilia 50cc to 1000cc in the Online Shopping Mall.  Also includes the new Ferodo World Superbike SinterGrip XR racing compound.

November 5, 2002-Updated our retail racing shop's webpage.  New info includes tire specials, and labor pricing.  Click here to see all the latest news about our race shop.

November 4, 2002-Malossi racing jerseys and T-shirts were added to the Online Shopping Mall. We also added Zero-Gravity racing windscreens for the RS250 and RS50.

October 29, 2002-We have had email problems over the last 18hrs.  If you emailed us something, please resend it.  We respond to everyone with 24hrs.  We apologize for this error.

October 27, 2002-Added R&G Racing (UK) Falco and Mille framesliders, and Evoluzione billet race velocity stacks to the Online Shopping Mall.  We also now stock the only available Aprilia RS50 racing rearsets.

October 21, 2002-Added more carbon fiber RSV Mille parts to the Online Shopping Mall.  New carbon fiber stuff includes taillight surrounds, heel guards, and rear fenders.

October 17, 2002-Tons of new RS50 and scooter parts have been added to the Online Shopping Mall.  New parts include Malossi and Top Performance cylinder kits, carb kits, and exhausts.

October 14, 2002-Carbon fiber pieces for the RSV Mille and RS250 were added to the Online Shopping Mall.  New pieces include a front fender, vented side panels, and a chain guard.

October 13, 2002-There is a new "Featured Aprilia", a very trick 1995 RS250.  Also, added a few new products for the Mille and Falco.  Click here for the latest in Aprilia aftermarket parts.

October 12, 2002-Hit a major website milestone.  We now have over 2 million total hits in the Discussion Forum with over 2000 members.  Thanks for making it what it is.

October 11, 2002-We are back from the trip.  Learned allot about high performance tuning, had a good time, and met a bunch of ApriliaForum people....pretty cool road trip. 

October 3, 2002-We will be in CA from Oct 4th thru the 11th.  We are stopping by the Evoluzione race shop and the Factory Pro shop for dyno training.  All orders placed in the Online Store will be billed and shipped when we return.  We will keep everyone posted in the Discussion Forum.  Thanks.

September 29, 2002-Updated our AF1 Racing website.  The latest pictures of the shop can be seen here.

September 28, 2002-Added a bunch of new RSV Mille, RS250, and scooter parts to the ApriliaForum Shopping Mall. 

September 8, 2002-Happy Birthday to Micah...28 years old today. Ed turned 27 on Sept. 4.   Click here for our dyno shop progress report.  We expect to be open to the public by Oct. 1.

September 5, 2002-Our AF1 Racing dyno shop is coming together nicely.  The cable modem is now running at the new shop.  Look for more posts and updates in the next few days.

August 27, 2002-New stuff for the Aprilia Mille was added to the Forum Mall.  Colored Dzus pins, and D-Ring handle Dzus pins are among some of the new parts.

August 13, 2002-The 1995 Aprilia RS125 Chesterfield is now for sale.  This bike has tons of new parts, and would make any aprilia owner proud.  Click here for all the details.

August 6, 2002-Many new RSV, SL, RS250, RS50, and DiTech parts were added to the Forum Mall.  New stuff includes carbon fiber pieces, double bubble windscreens, gaskets, special tools, and much more.

July 30, 2002-Added Leo-Vince RSV Mille Ti single canister slip-ons to the Forum Mall.  Lightweight, stylish, and very well built for just $399.  Click here for a sound clip.  Quantity is limited.

July 26, 2002-We now stock HUGE aprilia garage signs in the Forum Mall.  These huge signs are cut out of 0.050" aluminum sheets and will look awesome in your garage. Click here for more details.

July 25, 2002-Added a Öhlins fork oil change video to our Tech Tips page.  The easiest thing to do is to right-click the link and "Save Target As".  Save it to your hard drive for later viewing.

July 24, 2002-Anodized Öhlins and Showa fork pre-load adjusters were added to the Forum Mall.  Several anodized bolt and accessory kits were also added for the RSV, SL, RST, RS250, and RS50.

July 18, 2002-The Forum Mall now has rear aluminum sprockets for the RST Futura.  Available in 42T-44T.  Also, we now stock the Titan Tough RSV Mille and SL Falco rear sprockets in 43T and 44T.

July 15, 2002-We now stock the RSV Mille and SL Falco AFAM 520 conversion kits in both the 16/43 and 16/44 gearing in the Forum Mall.  Click here for a complete selection of parts and accessories.

July 8, 2002-Our Aprilia Links page was updated with 18 new links to other Aprilia websites.  If you have a website you would like listed, please email your link to ed@apriliaforum.com.

July 7, 2002-Added Carbon Tech carbon fiber "A" kit reed petals for the RS250 to our Forum Mall.  Regain lost power from chipped or broken reeds, while improving the bottom-end and mid-range.

July 2, 2002-Added four new pages to our Tech Tips webpage Includes PCIII maps, 2002 de-restriction info, and an article on sealing the air ducts.  Submit additional tips to ed@apriliaforum.com