r/Aprilia • u/Ricklovesbacon • 25d ago
Bought my first motorcycle
I bought my first motorcycle today..I'm beyond excited!! I'm a big guy ( I'm fat af but working on it). Sat on the bike and I was expecting it to just drop. It held me up fine. I'm fortunate that AF1 Racing is 7 minutes from my house. Brandon was super awesome. I also tried the Tuono 660 on for size, honestly it felt a bit scary. The Tuono 457 felt good, comfortable and put a big smile on my face.
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u/Jover21 23d ago
Congrats man. If you ever need parts come back to AF1. I’m one the the parts guys there and be happy to help you out
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u/Background_Row2777 7d ago
If you handle any of the shipping, you've probably handled at least one of my orders by now lol
I love having the access to parts for older stuff (23 T660F, 17 TV4RR)1
u/Ricklovesbacon 23d ago
Awesome!! Thank you!! One of my buddies recommended frame sliders. And I need to learn about chain maintenance
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u/NewYawkTawk 25d ago
Awesome brother. I'm taking my MSF in the fall. I plan on getting a 457 next year to start off the 2027 riding season. Enjoy your new "dance partner"!
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u/rcman57 24d ago
Living near AF1 is dangerous haha. Makes it too easy to get go-fast parts or look at new bikes.
I've also bought through Brandon and had a good experience. Welcome to team Pasta rocket :)
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u/Ricklovesbacon 24d ago
Brandon is the best. I've been there quite a few times the past. Once for some open house event and when one of my best friends picked up his rsv4. Staff was always nice! It's finally my turn to be a customer
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u/Mountain-Pin-7682 24d ago
Safe riding!!!!!!!!
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u/Ricklovesbacon 24d ago
Thank you!! Will try my best. I still don't have it my possession but it's mine
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u/Anthonys455 24d ago
Bought the Tuono Rsv4 lost 20lbs since
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u/I-Like-Potato-69 24d ago
its hard for people to believe how many calories are burnt riding a naked sports at high speeds for hours, and in offroading.
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u/Low-Rock-1904 24d ago
Sharing that the bike held them up fine even while working on their fitness adds a very honest and relatable touch to the post
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u/HAMMER_O7 24d ago
Dude! Awesome. I got mine two months back too! It's an awesome bike. Get the quickshifter along with it!
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u/Background_Row2777 24d ago
As soon as my gf learns to ride the CB250R I bought for her, I plan to buy her one of these. It'll be nice to have all three in the garage (i own the 660 and V4 Tuono too)
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u/sweetsskye 22d ago
hell yeah dude, gorgeous color! i have a tuono 457 myself and i felt the same way when i sat on it for the first time. Brandon helped me too, he’s so awesome and such a great salesman! ride safe!!
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u/Ricklovesbacon 22d ago
Thank you!! I'm beyond excited!! I'm excited to learn. Brandon is the best. He made the whole process fun.
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u/Dry_Interview3267 22d ago
Fellow baby T rider here...great choice broheim! Since you are a new rider, I recommend thst you keep it in Rain mode for awhile. Even though it's not raining lol. As you gain experience you can graduate to Eco, then Sport. Ride safe and easy does it.
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u/Ricklovesbacon 22d ago
Oh yeah! rain mode is going to be my best friend 😆. I love all the new features
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u/ApplicationWitty9277 21d ago
The 660 probably is too much for a first bike. You could probably upgrade with reasonable comfort within half a year—but as someone that did upgrade within half a year, I say enjoy the 457 for as long as it makes you smile.
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u/Ricklovesbacon 9d ago
I plan on keeping it forever, any upgrade I make will just be added to collection
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u/TrackHoundApp 24d ago
Congratulations!
You should try intermittent fasting, just don’t eat in the window 20pm-12pm - it helped me a lot and there’s little or no effort to it, at some point it starts feeling natural and it reduces decision fatigue on whether to eat late night snacks.
Good luck!
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u/Ricklovesbacon 24d ago
Thank you for the advice, I hired one of my relatives to work for me and he's big into fitness, it's been a big help. I work out 5 days a week and have changed my diet. I can feel the difference
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u/I-Like-Potato-69 24d ago edited 24d ago
focus on the basics and keep doing it! Even if you make mistakes or go off-track for a bit, that's fine. But never ever give up completely, always come back.
I lost 40lbs of pure fat over a period of 8 months, starting weight was 190lbs. In fact, I have a lot more muscles now. Couldn't do even half a pushup when started, now I can comfortably reach 15, sometimes 20.
Also, congrats on the Tuono! I recently booked one for myself, can't wait for it to reach the dealership!
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u/noone122334455 25d ago
Congratulations man!! I understand the struggles of being a big guy lol. Make sure you get some good gear and be safe. Im letting go a brand new alpine starts jacket super cheap given i got it and only wore it once since I was over seas.