RAPID BIKES MAY 2009
The new issue of Rapid Bikes – with a full road test and run-in story on the new R1 long termer, the Aprilia RSV4 launch report from Italy, and a fang on the awesome Bandit 1250...
Modified bikes include a brutal turbo MV Agusta Brutale, big bore ZX-12R, ex Dan Stauffer R1 superbike on the street and a scary GSX-R from NZ. Rapid also debut Project RSX550 with great success at the NSW FX Cup round at Wakefield Park, say goodbye to Project ZX-10R, and start work on our 09 R1.
Also in this month, Pappy heads to Eastern Creek for coaching, Arky heads to Japan to visit Aoki in his new career as an Auto Bike Racer and the crew kick off a story on the great career of Jim Budd, the King of production racing…
In Used Bike there is a full run-down on the 2001 Fireblade, tips on fitting a steering damper, how to change and check your swingarm bearings plus great advice on tuning, suspension, engine work and more. Jet Metal is back again and if you subscribe this month you score a FREE Rapid Bikes T-Shirt! On sale Wednesday April 22!
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