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[Africa Tipple]

Being offer a good deal methinks - £250 + my 2002 Sprint ST (11500miles) for a 2004 Aprillia Caponord (21k miles) - so putting up a poll question.

I really do like the look of them, saw two today - and smitten. So up to you guys - heres the details:

2004 EV1000 Caponord
21k miles
last dealer service 14k
Oil & filters by owner (no proof though)
luggage
new chain & spocks

I have not seen the bike and have to take the guys word for the condition etc. Exchange means a 400mile ride to meet the bike and see it for the first time.

Thanks to all advice before - esp sproggy, who had real problems, but did seem to like the bike.

[icenian]

I'd check Parkers (http://www.parkers.co.uk/motorbikes/used-prices/) bike prices to see what the market value of the two bikes should be. If that tallies it's just a matter of whether you like the Capo. If his bike should be worth less than yours, walk away unless you want a Capo so much you'd be willing to throw away the difference just to have it now. If your bike should be worth less, bite his hand off

[Africa Tipple]

Thanks Ice - parkers gives about £400.00 difference, but I also get the luggage.

Capo's are difficult to shift and loose money like an avalanche - but they are reckoned to be a superb ride - best of the affordable traillies on the road, and can do a bit of green lane stuff - nowhere near the AT, but much better on the road.

know I'll loose out when I come to change again - but at under 3 yr old, should be ok.

I really want to try one for a while, and will spend a few quid on preventative maintenance - new bearings, filters, oil, fork oil, and a spin on the dealers computer.

[Africa Tipple]

aaaaaaahhh - just done the deal - chap accepted my offer!

Excited - can't wait!!! Back onto a big traillie (ish).

[Robster]

Nice one Dude, must say I rather like the Capo too...spent many months looking for one of their special "Rallye" versions, but they're like hens teeth!

Look forward to hearing your verdict and seeing some pics

[Wee Jack]

Excellent , Enjoy.

The touratech catalogue has some nice bits for it and they will maybe add some more this year.

Have fun , take care.