It lives!
After hours unsuccessfully trying to work out why my RS250 would not fire on the rear cylinder I admitted defeat and called in the experts - problem solved. Finally got a proper ride after a year of ownership. What a hoot. The taller seating position over the RGV made it a nicer ride and seemed to run better as well. Keep an eye out in Brisbane for a big oaf on on small Aprilia ......
Clogged Jets but I think that she really needed a general interior clean anyway. Seems to be better for it - surprising how much crap collects in the bottom of those fairings.
I've never had any problems finding the bits. On the emchanical front I just keep my RGV manual handy for cross reference. Plastics and other stuff seem to be around, bit exe of course. Even replaced the kick starter with a new one which acording to folk lore is impossible.......Naaaaaa.