Barn Find Motorcycle restoration Project Aprilia RSV abandoned but now transformed.. but how much?

In the final episode of Project RSV you join me discussing the total cost, first ride & finally sorting the rusty front brake caliber bolts!
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0:00 - Intro
0:52 - How much to buy & build
5:40 - The first ride on footage
6:20 - The audio fail.. back in the workshop
7:45 - AP workshops fuel hose kit
9:17 - Recap on riding the RSV
10:55 - What's coming up
12:06 - Brake caliper bolt TLC

[@hooah1986]

Killer deal, for under $1500! That’s wonderful and you did a great job.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thank you 😎👍

[@hophopgasdrop3658]

What a very cheap Price 😂 Well done 🎉

[@ianross225]

Brilliant job. The price was spot on bearing in mind its potential to be a total dud and a breaker. You didn’t go mad on a bike that wouldn’t warrant it. What you’ve done is breathed life into an excellent bike to be someone’s pride and joy. Good on you. I’d like to see a salvage rebuild next! Cheers, Ian

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Ian 😎👍 I think a few expected a full nut and bolt no expense spared tear down.. but she came out really well even with the budget 👍

[@ianross225]

@@stoneautomotive I’m sure the purist would but it’s a matter of sense and even a pristine Mille doesn’t justify it. My aged T3 Cali was never lost but neglected by me. I’d take your path to get it back to a viable bike. Maybe even a KZbin video?!

[@alexschmalex8112]

I LOVE watching your videos! Your restoration vids put me in a trance. Keep up the barn finds. Love watching them come back to life. Cheers from Iowa, US.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks & glad to hear Alex 😎👍 Awesome the project has reached out so far from the UK 👌

[@brettwalker4950]

You killed it amico! Beautiful

[@keithjennings7502]

Another barn find would be good for viewers! Nice to see something being saved and your get the credit for seeing the end result.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks for the feedback, it’s a real 50/50 between salvage and the barn find in the comments currently, I’m swaying towards barn find but it’s not as easy to source one 🤔

[@PJG3]

Always lights on when riding GREAT JOB!! Be safe!

[@stoneautomotive]

Agree & thanks 😬😎

[@LucG29]

Awesome work ! The bike really stands out with that livery. Congrats !

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks 👍😎

[@stevehall6526]

Personally I believe you did a fab resto ! Well done..👍🏻

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Steve 😎👍

[@Motorcycleman-hs9yr]

This is the kind of video i go up 3 am to watch when the rest of the family still sleeps. I watched the videos from start to finish on this bike and i am impressed of your skill and the editing and video quality. The new coulors look much better then the prevous and your channel is super👍👍💪💪.

[@stoneautomotive]

Glad to hear your enjoying the series, hopefully a new project restoration bike will be on the channel very soon 😬 Thanks for the kind words, like most I’ve learned a lot from previous tinkering to get me where I am today 👍

[@bobmarlej]

What a great job, wonderful bike gets back to the roads. Love to watch whole procces. Greetings from Poland. Cant wait to see next bike. 😊

[@stoneautomotive]

Thank you 😎👍 On the search for the next project as we speak 😬

[@user-ot7fc8jo8x]

Nice job 👍 £700 was a snip😲 and doing the work in-house was perfect economy 👏👌

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks mate 👍😎 Yea it would have blown out of budget fast if I had out sourced a lot of the work that’s for sure 👍

[@Rob197md]

Excellent! Glad you did those bolts. Always had a love for the RSV. Be nice to a Benelli Tornado.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Rob 😎👍 Or even an MV! It’s just finding parts that will be the issue 😅

[@mikewarrington6230]

Love this story.. can't wait for your next project 👍

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Mike, on the hunt currently for the next one 😬😎

[@NWSTRX850]

Awesome job! First of all you saved her and secondly you did a great DIY job on her. Well done!

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks mate 😎👍

[@mikesphoenix_e46m3]

what amazing results mate cant wait for the next project

[@stoneautomotive]

Cheers Mike 😎👍

[@TheGarryda]

Looks awesome well done

[@stoneautomotive]

Thank you 😎👍

[@mojin699]

Great job and she sounds great!!👍

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks mate 👍😎

[@ricardoviolanti5780]

Great job mate thank you 🙏.

[@stoneautomotive]

👍😎

[@user-zx7bs3hf6w]

Great job ❤

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Mat 😎👍

[@thestudbq]

Enjoyed watching the entire build videos. Just subscribed to your channel on Friday because of this particular motorcycle. Looking forward to new content from you.

[@stoneautomotive]

Glad to hear Matt & thanks for the channel support 👍😎

[@delmonti]

...just discovered your channel tonight, binged the entire RSV project, superb video.

[@stoneautomotive]

Welcome to the channel 😎👍 Glad you enjoyed the series 😬

[@chrismatheson2561]

Just found your channel. Loved this bike when it came out. Really good resto. Thank you

[@tiff9137]

Great work, lovely bike and cheap. Looking forward to your next project 👏🏻👍🏻🇮🇪

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks 😎👍

[@dutchbiker2249]

Good job, you or the next owner will enjoy this machine for sure!

[@stoneautomotive]

Thank you 😎👍

[@stevenminnis5909]

Great bike. Brilliant work. The next owner will be very lucky. Looking forward to next project

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Steven, I hope the new owner enjoys as she rides and looks fantastic 😎

[@oliveiraoliveira4096]

you killed it on the price and restoration

[@stoneautomotive]

Thank you 😎👍

[@marksmit8112]

I had one of those RSVs loved it.

[@stoneautomotive]

Really cool bikes, so surprised they never had the following like the Ducatis!

[@BaldBloke]

Stunning looking bike, always fancied one.

[@stoneautomotive]

Cheers, was lovely when finished 😎

[@MHRacing65]

Great job on the bike, enjoyed watching the series, deffo want a Mille one of these days!

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks 😎👍 Awesome bikes, get one bought before prices sky rocket!

[@stuartsharpe5513]

Looks great sounds great job well done 👏

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Stuart 😎👍

[@brodie661114]

That is an absolute bargin bike and you've done a right job on it bud, wish i could find a gem like that for such good money. Looking forward to the next one.

[@stoneautomotive]

Cheers mate, I think many would have walked away.. I saw (potentially stupidly) the potential of this little diamond in the ruff and it did pay off 😬

[@Bemoto]

Looks fantastic James 🙂

[@stoneautomotive]

Cheers Mat 😎👍

[@user-gn7cm6db2d]

Definitely you made a good job of it.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thank you 👍😎

[@fabiorsv2351]

Good job for a beautiful bike! 👍🏍️

[@stoneautomotive]

Thank you 😎👍

[@martinstone3656]

You did yourself proud at that cost and saved the bike ending up in the breakers yard, good on ya for that, looking forward to the next project

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Martin 😎👍

[@iqjobs2766]

Good job! Great deal! Keep up the good work 💪

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks 😎👍

[@tardeepsingh2863]

you're good brother, you are a good fella indeed. Cheers bro!

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks 😎👍

[@henryvanniekerk8431]

wow would love that bike it looks amazing

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Henry 😎👍

[@lloydmatthews9156]

Absolute bargain buy and a good profit to be made. Lovely resto job. Thoroughly enjoyed following along.

[@stoneautomotive]

Glad you enjoyed the series 😎👍

[@benmorris4650]

Excellent job

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Ben 😎👍

[@Saddlebackpig]

Loved watching the transformation. You got a great barging there, hope it does well on ebay.

[@stoneautomotive]

Glad to hear 👍😎 Yea she was a diamond in the rough 😬

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Class looking bike

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks mate 😎👍

[@michaelgrove285]

Outstanding job you did on restoration ..

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Michael 😎👍

[@marcdalfabbro4130]

nice work, thanks !

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks mate 👍😎

[@PaddyMcCann143]

Well done that's a hell of a bike for that money congratulations on it

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Paddy 😎👍

[@GPR111]

Excellent - what a terrific road bike and you are right about the 130 odd bhp being just right, glad to see those corroded bolts dealt with 👍 Another rescue type bike next please, always good to see a machine saved for a new life....

[@stoneautomotive]

Thank you 😎👍 Yep, currently trying to source another barn find as we speak 😬

[@imoldgreg13]

Subbed because of this bike. Can't wait for another bike series!

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks & hope you enjoy the future projects 😎👍

[@marcelo92jd]

Amazing Job ❤👌👍

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks mate 👍😎

[@garethjones2434]

Great video, very tempted to put a bid in, will keep an eye on it :)

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Gareth, good luck if you win - would love for it to go to a viewer 😎

[@nicholasgage2095]

Fantastic money for the bike you got. Awesome.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Nicholas 😎👍

[@stuartrobson5265]

Wow. Good job. Sounds awesome on the road...you mentioned R1. That would be cool...I had a 2005 R1 7 seven years ago, what a bike that was..as I'm in my late 50s now so purchased the triumph 900gt pro 2022. Absolutely love it...hope to do some travelling...looking forward to next project for sure...stay safe. Regards Stuart

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Stuart 👍😎 100% get some road trips done, I’ve done a few car trips on the channel (NC500 + Euro trip) if you need inspiration 👍 Plenty more to come on the Chanel 👍

[@davestatham812]

You stole it son, deal of the year, well done and great job, looks the biz, 👍🏻

[@stoneautomotive]

I think my RC8R was the best buy of the decade! But yea this one turned out much better than even I thought it would 😬 Thanks 😎 will be sad to see her go!

[@Twinpot1962]

Really enjoyed this resto….good to see it’s going well on the bids. That R6 is screaming to be next.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Jack & glad you enjoyed the series 😎👍 Tell me about it, I’m patiently waiting for him to change his mind 😅

[@phazerboy]

These things are so sexy. Was my dream bike for years. I finally bought an Aprilia, its a RSV4.

[@stoneautomotive]

They certainly are a good looking bike 😎👌 Would love a go on an RSV4! Lovely looking bikes too

[@MrJimoto]

The bike looks even better than I expected , It's beautiful and if it looks fast it is fast you know that. The price is so low for what you got , I thought you were joking at first! Cheers Mate! Cannot wait for the next project!

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks mate, chuffed with how it came out 😎👍

[@davidwilson6245]

Fantastic job 👍👍 I remember Griff fitted a front spocket with one tooth less (14) which transformed the acceration & didnt reaaly effect top end... also the silencer bracket fitted on your bike..is an orginial aprilia special part - came with the factory supplied arrows exhaust.. those brackets are rare !!

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks David, I dare call Griff as I’m gonna get stick for not changing that internal hose like he told me too haha! I was genuinely impressed how well the old girl goes especially as the tyres were pretty old, really felt a wonderful thing, a tooth drop would have certainly livened her up 😎 Awesome, I even said to my friend the bracket pretty much matches the sub frame in terms of material finish and welding so looked like a factory part - shame someone removed the arrow for a Pipe worx silencer 🤦‍♂️

[@sdolman79]

Wasn't expecting it to be that little, a right bargain, well done.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks 😎

[@jamieelliott5205]

Nice one mate looks great

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Jamie 😎👍

[@paulbudford]

It was a great purchase. With all your hard work, it would be criminal if you didn't see a reasonable return. My mate thought he would have a go at an auction salvage ninja 600. He deliberately picked it because it was classified as none structural. It turned out the frame was bent. He sent it away to be straightened. But it was not possible to correct it. So you never know.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Paul, let’s hope the auction goes well 😬 That’s the thing that worries me with salvage bikes, can potentially be a lot of hidden damage like you mention with your friends! Let’s see what comes up over the next few weeks 😬

[@robertgerritbekink8893]

As always, enjoyed watching another episode of this RSV restoration. Great to watch and great encouragement to do things yourself. Beautifull classic. As it is a none RSV mille R, I think you are Lucky to have the Carbon parts. Just to buy the winddeflectors and sidepannel inerts, I would probably have to pay about €300. These days not easy to find. Brilliant serie and hopefully next serie will be something in the same order. Nice forgotten bikes: Suzuki TL1000R, Kawasaki ZX7R, Suzuki GSX 750 SRAD, Honda CBR900RR (model1999), Yamaha YZF750. Keep up the good show! I’ll be around

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Robert & glad you enjoyed the series 😎👍 Yep it certainly has a few trick parts, one of the viewers who worked for Aprilia advised the exhaust hanger is a factory upgrade and rare to come across too, some one loved this old girl once upon a time 👍 I would love to ride a TL1000R, very rarely see them these days, hopefully someone watching has one abandoned in the garden and wants to sell it 😅

[@paulthompson8613]

Project started well with the bike price and finished in style and profit I hope .Nice one

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Paul 😎👍

[@BillJM94]

Be very careful with the R6 if you do buy, I've got a gen 1 too and can tell you it's more likely than not the engine cylinder liners will have cracked. Look on the forums first but it's more common than not that they do go and can cost a pretty penny to have them re-lined. Great video and will be following along for the next project!

[@stoneautomotive]

I’ve heard of this liner issue previously, shame as for a Japanese sports bike there certainly not the most solid especially with the weak gear box 😭

[@MatNewtonTrio]

Brilliant job, bike looks and sounds fantastic. Love the R1M, such a weapon. 😎 I’d personally love to see you take on a salvage. I’ve been considering it for a while. Like you say, it can be a bit of a gamble.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Mat 😎👍 The R1M is an incredible machine! Hopefully be going on a European track day with it next year so stay tuned 😬 The salvage purchase option is a real role of the dice, if I can’t find anything that’s been abandoned then it may certainly be the next project!

[@Fishfire140]

Just checked the ebay link.....that escalated quickly! Brilliant watch and can't wait for the next one. #inspired

[@stoneautomotive]

I’m not holding my breath, already had 3 bid retractions.. can see how this is gonna go 🤦‍♂️ Thanks, trying to get something sorted for end of the month, few little projects on the radar 😬

[@Fishfire140]

@@stoneautomotive the joys or ebay! Hopefully it'll not be a mess around for you as it's a well written ad. I'd have been interested myself but I've two ducati already and I think the wife would murder me if a third bike accidentally found a home in my garage 🤣

[@stoneautomotive]

@@Fishfire140 fingers crossed the winning bidder is genuine, have no more Space for the next project 😅 Remember it’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission when buying a motorcycle and knowing the misses won’t approve 😂

[@JohnDoe-mv5jm]

That's looks sweet

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks John

[@benjaminday1470]

I absolutely loved this project! Keep the vtwin stuff coming! Oh man if you could get ur hands on a ktm rc8 that would make the most killer project! Those things are rare and wild and I’d love to see what you could do with one and your thoughts! Great work!

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Ben & glad to hear you enjoyed the series 👍😎 I have a big soft spot for the RC8 and massively regret letting my one go last year 😭

[@ThePrivateerBiker]

As someone who fancies doing a copart salvage resto, can you please be the sacrificial lamb and video the process? 😁

[@stoneautomotive]

I’m gonna need to start a go fund me 🤣

[@EugeneSquigley]

Well done. A class bike . Enjoyed this. Love apes. Do a gen 2 if possible. Cheers dude

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks 😎👍 It’s finding the barn finds that’s the issue, Gen 2 would be really cool 👌

[@69BODIE69]

Enjoyed this Journey, price was great but just were you needed to be, I did same rebuild on a Honda Blackbird been sat in out building for 10yrs Spider Heaven !!! Still have it, cost me about £1500 all in with Purchase.. I consider it a bargain as only 8000miles on clock & now in nearly Mint condition... looking forward to your next Project...

[@stoneautomotive]

Glad to hear 😎👍 Bizarrely the black bird & Busa are the two old school kings I’ve yet to have ridden 🤯

[@andrewgibbs5135]

Caliper bolts etc…..if they clean up really well (it depends on the project value), I just splash some laquer on them ! Really enjoyed the series and the end result. Good job. Watching it on eBay 😉

[@stoneautomotive]

The only thing with the clear coat is I think it would break off as soon as I put a torque wrench on it.. I’ve covered it in my 1,000+ uses ACF-50 😅 Glad to hear 👍😎 See if you win it, you can clear coat the bolts and let me know how they hold up 😬

[@michaelperkins5746]

fantasic job

[@stoneautomotive]

Thank you 👌👍

[@mickhardstaff6605]

You've done a lot of really hard work on that bike my friend, I hope you get a good price though because if you don't it will knock your confidence 😮

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Mick 😎👍 With it being winter I don’t expect it to be a massive return, to be honest garage tinkering keeps me happy so as long as the outlay is covered it’s all part of the journey & allows be to bring content to you all 😬

[@richabbott7558]

As a recent subscriber, I’ve really enjoyed this series and look forward to the next project you take on. I was certainly wincing when you had the drill wire brush on the bolts and the bolt in your hand….thats gonna catch you one day 😳

[@stoneautomotive]

Welcome Rich and glad you enjoyed the series 😬👍 Your not wrong mate, should really invest in a bench mounted one and wear some tough gloves 👍

[@leebresnan5417]

you did a good job with that bike, do another old super bike as old is gold

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Lee, yep appears everyone one wants another classic hero 😎

[@johnmac.6760]

Hi mate you've done a mint job of getting that bike back on the Rd, really enjoyed watching this series, and I really don't think you've payed too much, pretty much bang on I'd say. Really looking forward to your next project, cheers buddy keep up the mint work, ride safe. 👍👍👌👌J

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks John 😎👍 Another project will certainly be on the cards soon, just need to let the RSV sale complete so I have some space 😅

[@johnmac.6760]

@@stoneautomotive Brill, can't wait, luv watching your channel it's mint thanks again and have a great week. 👌👍👍👍

[@mattgates2191]

For what it’s worth, I like the barn finds!

[@stoneautomotive]

Always good to hear what the viewers want to see so thanks for the comment Matt 👍

[@n22pdf]

Wow excellent job dude I think you did really well on pricing.. definitely do some more of these vids really good to watch and super interesting 😊 yeah go co part dude it’ll make another great vid.. Pete

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Pete 😎👍 I can see me heading off to Copart soon 😅

[@timfarley274]

I doubt you could beat that deal with any of your other projects, came out nice.

[@stoneautomotive]

You would be surprised, its certainly one of the cheapest but I think the S2000 is still the cheapest but this is certainly got to be a close second, I enjoyed this one ALOT 😎👍

[@stoneautomotive]

You would be surprised, its certainly one of the cheapest but I think the S2000 is still the cheapest but this is certainly got to be a close second, I enjoyed this one ALOT 😎👍

[@jon_pickett]

Don’t be put off by a salvage bike, I bought a Benelli tornado 900rs this year that was a cat n from watching these kind of videos (more car based ones) and he rebuild wasn’t that bad, it came from eBay at a salvage company not too far from you

[@stoneautomotive]

I know the company your referring too, I used to work there, that’s what puts me off with salvage 😅 Watch this space though, see if I can find something in the coming weeks 😬

[@liambrady9852]

I think you got the bike AND finished it for a great price!! Personally been waiting myself for a Copart bargain to come up for sale but it seems to me that too many people are paying way over the odds for bikes (and cars) that by the time they’ve repaired the cost is more than value. Great if your keeping it but stupid if you want to make money!

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Liam 😎👍 Your 100% on the money, I think many get sucked to purchasing salvage and buy the time you’ve rebuilt it your not far off a straight one.. that’s before you factor the reduced resale due to the category 🥴

[@ANDY-we7mr]

Cracking job there mate you done a great job it's a bargain at that price you make a decent profit the bike was a bargain for the price

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Andy 👍😎

[@charlesemerson6763]

Congratulations on a job well done. Parting with something you've sweated on is always a little sad. It would be nice if the new owner appeared on camera because I'd like to see the look of happiness when he swings a leg over for the first time.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thank you 😎👍 Exactly that, it’s probably just as well I don’t have the space as I would have motorcycles all over the place 😅

[@ChrisLee-UK]

Came out great buddy, regarding the R6 (Earlier models), make sure the liners are good. My son has had 2 and both ended with liner issues. Yam R1's can have gearbox issues, again my son killed his 2004 and needed a complete engine and box rebuild.

[@stoneautomotive]

Cheers Chris 👍 I recall that liner issue on my first 5EB along with the false neutral on the gearboxes.. thought it was relatively rare but sounds like it’s certainly something to be aware of from your situation if I buy one 🥴

[@petergj]

Mate, awesome job and really enjoyed the restoration. I think you should invest in a bench grinder with a wire wheel😁for those pesky bolts.

[@stoneautomotive]

Glad to hear Peter 😎👍 Haha yes, I thought the same when nearly skimming a few layers of skin off 😅

[@caroldave4037]

Brilliant job been there and done refurbs fave back from dead cbr1000 and fzr 1000exup but after all work the starter seized up on fz sold as was.... mate had rsv gorgeous bike....son in law has tuono first gen fantastic riding bike...so much more character than modern stuff ....but tad tempremental.....atb dave😢

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Dave 😎👍 Agree, really good fun on the road, enjoyed being back on one more than I expected 👍

[@robster6868]

Nice bike repairing garage set up you have there,shame you work on the beemers on the drive,I remember doing a lap of the iom tt in 2007 on my friends 04 later version rsv mille and found it didn’t handle as well as my 07 gsxr 750 around the circuit,would love an Honda sp1 now.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Rob, yea the struggles of drive way spannering can be a pain.. hopefully one day I’ll have a unit with a little 2 post ramp 👍 Would love to get over to the Isle of Man, not even the race week just a few days to cover the mountain sections 😎

[@bytbyt5878]

🔥🥇

[@martinbone2889]

Superbike ....🤩

[@Jimmyboypepsimax]

R1 or Salvage sale mate, be epic series just like this one ❤

[@stoneautomotive]

Cheers Jimmy, let’s see what comes my way in the coming weeks 😬

[@owen368]

If you have the option do an RST next

[@LOTPOR0402]

My r1150 GS had the same problems with those pipes bursting modern fuels eating into the rubber .Either use the more expensive E5 fuel or use an additive

[@stoneautomotive]

Always run the bikes on V-power as shell is nearest to me, sadly it seems even the small amount of Ethanol can be troublesome for these classics ☹️ I have discovered ESSO premium contains no ethanol at all so potentially worth the switch especially with the tank swell that these can suffer with

[@Billy_W]

Good job with the RSV. Supermoto project next?!

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Billy 😎👍 Now that could be tempting 🤔

[@Drew.Parry-Guitars]

I’d suggest sticking to the slightly older rare classics. The bike grabbed my attention so I’ve followed the series. R1-R6, too common. But keep up the great work, I’ll be looking forward to what comes next.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks for the feedback, good to know what the viewers want too see 👍 Now just to try and find something 😬

[@peterprice5896]

How about a Honda SP2/Yam RD500/Suzi RG500 gamma/Honda fireblade/Kawasaki GT550/HondaCB900. Yes I know most are hens teeth but you may get lucky also there’s lots of people out there who poorly “tidy up” bikes it would be nice to see real renovations.

[@stoneautomotive]

I’ve owned an SP1, before they sky rocketed in value 😅 like you mention, rare as hens teeth for the old classic 500cc 2 strokes! An old 900 Blade would be mega! Certainly keeping my eyes peeled for one!

[@samherbert1724]

Looks mint.... cost was so cheap.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thank you 😎👍 Kept on budget but could soon add up if you had to pay a specialist 😬

[@paul8161]

Loved the video, and what you did to the bike, your hard work really shines through, great transformation, the fuel pipe i didn't know about, i have a similar age aprilia rsv1000 first generation bike and touch wood have never had that issue and hope not to, .so thanks for that heads up, have you any gearing tips mine has been down geared to 16 - front,, 44 rear,, great for acceleration but revs out a bit too quick for my liking..just wondering 🤔,, oh and do you know of any dual or triple compound layer tyres that are sporty touring tyres that last well?.tyre choice is a bit of a nightmare.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks for the kind words Paul and glad you enjoyed the series 😎👍 It’s certainly worth changing that fuel pipe before it fails, as seen in this video it’s complete break down when it fails 😅 Never played with the gearing so can’t advise sadly. Best tyre for me for fast road use is still currently the Pirelli Rosso Corsa 4 but I don’t do any winter riding kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIisf31rrq2hrbcsi=i2sxnCOtGDo0VjED

[@paul8161]

@stoneautomotive many thanks I just watched the rosso corsa 4 tyre review on the ktm, looks like a great tyre , and I have been looking at the angel GT amongst other brands, for me personally it will be maybe that tyre or a very hard wearing dual compound tyre as it really needs to last and unfortunately spend a good portion of time on the centre of the tyre at high speeds, obviously ah humm not over 70 mph because we all don't run over that speed on the roads officer 😏..but certainly hard wearing as tyres aren't cheap to buy or fit, obviously different for you in your garage on that front..but thanks again for the video .

[@MrDeancoote]

Enjoyed what you did here, affordable and achievable by most. How much would that bike have cost new?,,, is a good way of working out your costing.

[@stoneautomotive]

Glad to hear 😎👍 I did actually look to see what the new cost was but couldn’t find much to confirm online, I would have thought £8-10k back in 2002 as you always paid more for the Italians compared to the jap stuff back in the day

[@MrDeancoote]

Hope you get at least 2.5k for your next project. Hope you can persuade the MOT guy.. tried alcohol ?😂😂

[@Lunarvrr]

700 pounds, good price mate. Not too much, not too little. Exactly what it would be worth.

[@stoneautomotive]

Always good to hear 😎👍

[@low5studios]

Imf from holland would love to buy it tho! and be on camera !

[@stoneautomotive]

Time to place a bid and get the ferry booked 😬 What a collection video that would be all the way from Holland 😮

[@bryansuperduke1290r]

Great rescue, more than worth the cost. Stick to the garden finds that arnt an insurance Category writeoff.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Bryan 😎👍 That’s the plan, if possible 👍

[@bryansuperduke1290r]

@@stoneautomotive They are always worth less and harder to sell.

[@stoneautomotive]

@@bryansuperduke1290r agree, and you can still spend a fortune rebuilding them ☹️

[@Cameron2874]

Did i miss it during the series or are they 9 plus year old tyres? Great job on the restoration. Looking at where you picked it up and the state of how it was left i think the bloke was very lucky to make £700. That being said you got yourself a bargain. Keep up the great work

[@mikerider58]

Yeah the tires were my primary concern when he went to test the bike 😮

[@stoneautomotive]

The tyres were fitted before it was parked up, surprising they were actually really good on the first ride in the wet (took it easy expecting them to be like plastic) Thanks & glad you enjoyed 😎