Thoughts on this
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Topic: Thoughts on this
Posted By: Storkers
Subject: Thoughts on this
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2023 at 22:44
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After selling my 03 RSVR to treat myself for a car for 40th I have been commuting/ days out on an MT07, got it cheap and to be fair does what it needs to, just miss the extra ooofff of something bigger, would love another gen 1 but funds not there, have seen this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275973328758?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=SKUBkR9zRfa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=OE0KxMgmRJm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY" rel="nofollow - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275973328758?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=SKUBkR9zRfa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=OE0KxMgmRJm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
What’s thoughts? Also do use to commute for 2nd job which often is 80mile round trip, will this just kill it, also after the MT07 for couple of years will my wrists die!! I’m 6 foot so not to much of a stretch, also appreciate no one can say how I’ll feel, I need to try and ride one
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Posted By: Spoonz
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2023 at 09:14
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You will fit it fine but not a great bike for traffic so depends on your commute. You would need to check it’s had the swingarm recall and be aware that immobilisor emu’s are prone to failing given their age. Also check the ohlins forks for cracking at the axle clamps.
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Posted By: Storkers
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2023 at 09:51
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Thanks for the heads up, was it most years affected by the swing arm issue
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Posted By: Storkers
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2023 at 10:32
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Owner states not sure if sone but the HPI check he has states all recalls have been carried out, what this be the case, also is there any obvious signs to tell if it has been done?
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Posted By: ajaycad
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2023 at 11:18
Don't rely on HPI checks confirm any recalls. The bad swingarms have two rivnuts installed on the inside of the chain side of the swingarm. The good swingarms have only one. Because of the location of the toe guard bracket it can be difficult to see if the second rivnut is present, but you should be able to tell without any dissassembly.
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Posted By: Storkers
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2023 at 12:36
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Great thanks, how can you tell if immobiliser emu on the way out? Do they all have immobiliser as standard?
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Posted By: Spoonz
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2023 at 15:50
Storkers wrote:
Great thanks, how can you tell if immobiliser emu on the way out? Do they all have immobiliser as standard? |
No way of predicting the immobilisor problems really as it’s a sealed unit and they just go randomly as they age. When they actually each failure point you can get different symptoms from abnormal idle, failure to start, it starting to burn and melt etc. All gen 2 rsv’s have them fitted.
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Posted By: Storkers
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2023 at 16:40
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Ok that’s is that an expensive fix if does, or is it something that can be done before it goes?
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Posted By: redratbike
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2023 at 18:01
Storkers wrote:
Ok that’s is that an expensive fix if does, or is it something that can be done before it goes? | you can cut it out and bypass it
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Posted By: Storkers
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2023 at 20:47
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Pics sent of forks
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Posted By: Storkers
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2023 at 19:52
above one went, at what looks like a good price and only half hour down the road,:-( https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305059540101?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=gFZulCjmRPi&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=OE0KxMgmRJm&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY" rel="nofollow - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305059540101?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=gFZulCjmRPi&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=OE0KxMgmRJm&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
any thoughts on this sat for a while and doesn't run, easy fix or potential money pit?????
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Posted By: Spoonz
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2023 at 20:24
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If the story is true it probably is fuel related but my head asks why, if it were simple would a seller not do it and lose the money? I would certainly look at it in the flesh and try starting it in person but if it looks ok, you might have to take a leap of faith.
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Posted By: Storkers
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2023 at 20:26
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Mmmmm if can get to view any things to try or potential take to try
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Posted By: Spoonz
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2023 at 20:45
Storkers wrote:
Mmmmm if can get to view any things to try or potential take to try | fresh fuel or easy start if the fuel delivery is an issue. maybe a meter to check pump power and maybe that it’s charging if it starts. You really want it to run long enough to listen for nasty noises etc
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Posted By: JimmyV4
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2023 at 16:45
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whatever way you cut it any Aprilia especially a gen 1 or 2 is going to be 100x better than that pizza delivery bike you on right now mate, im 6ft and the Gen2 i found to be a lot more comfy than a Gen1 the V4 fits like a glove.
could you keep the pizza bike for commuting use the RSV for leisure rides?
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Posted By: Storkers
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2023 at 16:52
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Not really lack of space, and so time, hence I normally get my bike fix riding to work for 2nd job!
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Posted By: Storkers
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2023 at 18:21
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225715465034?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=_NPUY6FWT_C&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=OE0KxMgmRJm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY" rel="nofollow - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225715465034?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=_NPUY6FWT_C&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=OE0KxMgmRJm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Just seen this pop up and close to me, similar price to the Factory and same colour scheme, also not been used of late but will have full mot, half the mileage as well was really after the factory, will that be a better option long term, and unless your Haga will I notice the difference other than the visuals???
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Posted By: Spoonz
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2023 at 19:31
Storkers wrote:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225715465034?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=_NPUY6FWT_C&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=OE0KxMgmRJm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY" rel="nofollow - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225715465034?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=_NPUY6FWT_C&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=OE0KxMgmRJm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Just seen this pop up and close to me, similar price to the Factory and same colour scheme, also not been used of late but will have full mot, half the mileage as well was really after the factory, will that be a better option long term, and unless your Haga will I notice the difference other than the visuals??? |
The oz wheels do make a difference and the ohlins shock resists fade better but I prefer the Showa forks of the base model to the ohlins forks. For me I would take a nice clean base model over a ropey factory every time.
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Posted By: Storkers
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2023 at 20:23
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Thanks for thoughts, only thing I would like is a set of akraprovics as love the sound, and don’t see many for sale and if so quite a lot, also would bike need setting up for different exhausts?
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Posted By: Spoonz
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2023 at 20:50
Storkers wrote:
would bike need setting up for different exhausts? |
Yes, ecu set to variant 2 ( non cat exhaust) and re balance the tb’s
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Posted By: Storkers
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2023 at 20:53
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Any idea on cost of this ??? Can’t seem to find a set for sale,
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Posted By: JimmyV4
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2023 at 21:07
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they cost a fortune, when it comes to gen 2s you really need to buy the bike with them included, people on here buy and sell them well into the £1000s the last gen 2 rolled of the assembly line 15 tears ago and not many places stock or make gen 2 exhausts.
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Posted By: Storkers
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2023 at 21:52
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That’s sadly what I thought and sound so much better with a set!
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Posted By: redratbike
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2023 at 17:21
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akrpovics for a gen2 range from 350-600
don’t discount the arrows exhausts as they are a big quality build too
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Posted By: Storkers
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2023 at 11:46
Is this a proper factory thought all had carbon mudguards etc or has it been dropped owner claims is factory ??? Not seen this colour scheme? https://postimg.cc/XpJVz0Rw" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Storkers
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2023 at 13:51
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Posted By: redratbike
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2023 at 15:00
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i’d say that’s a late rsv1000 with the online forks
has it got the forged wheels , online rear shock and all the other carbon bits?
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Posted By: Storkers
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2023 at 15:41
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Claims is a factory is a 2007 cannot see much carbon in pics and only ohlins front forks
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Posted By: Spoonz
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2023 at 16:05
Storkers wrote:
Claims is a factory is a 2007 cannot see much carbon in pics and only ohlins front forks |
They never made a factory in that colour scheme to my recollection . Looks like a later gen2 Rsv when they added ohlins forks to spice it up. No forged wheels, carbon or ohlins shock
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Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2023 at 16:11
100% an R and not a Factory
------------- Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020 www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apworkshops.co.uk
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Posted By: Storkers
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2023 at 17:05
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That’s what I thought sadly, was at a local popular bike meet last night and see both an R and factory, the R had bubbling on the tank is this also a common thing?
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Posted By: 426hemi
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2023 at 17:13
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If it’s a plastic tank then sadly yes.
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Posted By: Spoonz
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2023 at 17:16
Storkers wrote:
That’s what I thought sadly, was at a local popular bike meet last night and see both an R and factory, the R had bubbling on the tank is this also a common thing? |
It’s caused by leaving high ethanol fuel in the tank for extended periods, like over winter in storage. Provided the paint isn’t damaged the bubbles will go if the tank is dried out for long enough. Basically don’t leave your bike in the garage for long periods with a full tank. Most tanks are now plastic based and the ethanol makes the plastic absorb moisture and swell. Often the tank is now under a cover so the tank itself is not visible to stop cosmetic warranty claims. Ducati had a big problem with it also. A week in Europe ( pre the uk having ethanol ) would swell my Ducati tank noticably.
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Posted By: ajaycad
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2023 at 17:19
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Yep agree with James….. it is definitely not a factory but a RSV1000R. It will have a Sachs rear shock which looks like an Ohlins unit from a distance but the difference is obvious once up close….. good haggling point if the owner thinks it’s a factory !!
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Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2023 at 17:20
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Any plastic tank runs this risk. Seems pot luck if you get it though. Gen1 / Gen2.
There is a Bol Dor on ebay atm if that scheme is loud enough for you. Still based on the R model and a bit cheaper. A suspicious looking red lion factory also, but with extra crap stickers added and amber indicators. £7k is too much imo when it’s standard and perhaps hiding damage.
------------- Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020 www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apworkshops.co.uk
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Posted By: Storkers
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2023 at 17:24
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👍 got some other pics, has ohlins forks but a sachs rear shock and no mention of a steering damper so if correct then is just a RSVR as believe later ones has the ohlins forks at least. Owner adamant it’s a Factory tho, and with 30k miles and being off road for last 6 years I think is to high a price
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Posted By: Storkers
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2023 at 19:20
wigginsjp wrote:
Any plastic tank runs this risk. Seems pot luck if you get it though. Gen1 / Gen2.
There is a Bol Dor on ebay atm if that scheme is loud enough for you. Still based on the R model and a bit cheaper. A suspicious looking red lion factory also, but with extra crap stickers added and amber indicators. £7k is too much imo when it’s standard and perhaps hiding damage.
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Prefer the standard colours have to say
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Posted By: ajaycad
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2023 at 22:55
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Whoever the owner of the red lion factory currently on ebay must have been on the sauce when they put those agip decals on !!!! And the chap that is adamant his example is a factory is also been on the sauce or maybe something stronger ahem 🤪🤪
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Posted By: JimmyV4
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2023 at 20:15
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did you end up getting a bike fella?
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Posted By: Storkers
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2023 at 21:08
Posted By: badapple
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2023 at 21:34
Well avoi
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