This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

Hi from Russia =) and few questions too

Joined May 2008
2 Posts | 0+
Hello guys! Sorry for my bad Russian-English :biggrin.

Few days ago my friend said that he purchased RSV Mille ('98) in Japan (he's a sailor) and in three weeks it will be in Russia. I already have a Fireblade (919), but i don't ever ride an Italian bike, and don't ever ride a twin (RSV Mille - is a dream from a choldhood) - so i decided to buy this beauty.

I looked after the info about RSV's in Russian web, but there's no info :) So i don't know - which way to follow, i suppose that i must pay attention before purchasing RSV, but - which way i must look for (i'm about the technical condition of the bike), to avoid the problems in future? I just want to ride it long and happily, because it's very difficult - to find parts on it in Russia.

With best regards.
 
Some good info here


I've posted the following a few times in the past week on various forums, but I will post it again for you m8, you may well have read all this already ( more of a buying guide really, but some good advice in there anyway ) :-

I posted this list a few times on both RSVR.net and Bikers Oracle in response to new guys looking for info, hope it helps:-

Reliable as fook, these Mille's.

In almost 3 years of ownership of a 2000 RSV, I've only had the sidestand and tilt switch go **** up on me.

Battery was shagged at the start of the year, so needed a replacement but then again, it was the original one, so thats not so bad. Get an Optimate and keep it plugged in to solve that particular problem.

Swap the gearing over from standard to 16/44 and I'll guarantee you will have a smile on yer face as wide as the Forth road bridge.

Check its derestricted ( It most probably will be, but worth checking anyway :) ).

The airbox, ECU wire snip and the exhaust *bung* in the standard silencer are the standard restrictions.

Most RSV's are derestricted very early on in their life, usually either at the PDI or more commonly, after the first service ( the under 1000k one ).

It's very rare indeed to find a Mille that is still in restricted trim, unless the dealer you bought it from new is a lazy git!!

Lift the tank and seat, takes two minutes to check if its been done or not.

Exhaust bung in standard can is easily spotted too. Just remove it and look up the pipe that bolts to the downpipe. You should see nothing.......if you see a cone type item with two bloody great spot-welds holding it on, thats a restrictor and it needs persuading out with a cold chisel and a big hammer.

Here's some pics:-

Green/Blue ECU wire, requires snipping to free up the second map:-

ecu1


Airbox bung location ( showing mine removed, I've got an Evo airkit nestled in there since this pic was taken );-

airbox1



Here's a pic of the exhaust bung ( spot welds circled ):-

exhaustbung2mj.jpg


Full details of the derestriction procedure here:-

http://www.geocities.com/sl_mille/derestrict.html


Here's a quick list off the top of my head on some other *****:-

  • Make sure the battery is in tip top condition. Changing to a higher powered YTX14BS 12v-12AH one helps with starting problems.
  • Watch for sprag clutch problems. Cost a fortune to fix, although its not ridiculously common.
  • Check the swinging arm for dents on both sides, behind the exhaust can and on the other side down by the front of the gearchange lever. If the bike has been over on either side, these come into contact with the swingarm and leave marks/indentations.
  • Back brake works for 5 minutes after its bled, then vanishes. Common fault, happens to loads of folk. There are various methods of curing this, most of which have been covered here. Dont be put off the bike if the rear brake isn't feeling too great though.
  • Check for leaky radiators. And fit rad guards if you decide to go for a Mille, just in case.
  • Brake discs can warp, though again, not too common a prob.
  • Speedo can fail due to dodgy speed sensor which takes its pick up from the rear disc bolts.
  • Clutch fluid becomes dark coloured and looks well used within a few days of changing. This is normal.
  • Sidestand cut out switches can fail causing intermittent cutting out and hesitation. Theres a "workaround" for it or just replace the switch.
  • Tilt or Tipover switches can fail. Located under the seat just behind the battery. Uses microswitches to sense when the bike tilts over at a preset angle and cuts the fuel. When these start going on the blink some folk "bodge" them by filling them with sealant to stop the microswitches moving ( I had found spearmint chewing gum in mine :laff: ). Again, replacement is the cure.
  • Rear hugger bolts can seize if not greased when replaced ( and even if they are greased they can still seize ). Found that out to my cost in the last few days.
  • Starter relays can pack in, replacement with one from a GSXR1000 is an idea, better made and more reliable electrics apparently.
  • Oil leaks from cack handed mechanics who have done a valve clearance check and then caught the rubber seal on under the valve covers when refitting everything. Manifests itself as oil smoke coming off the exhausts ( may be from either front or rear cylinder ) and oil accumulating in the bellypan and soaking the sound deadening material within.
  • Excess oil is blown out into the airbox and accumulates there if the oil tank is overfilled. Again, you will notice oil smoke and possible a drip from the bike. These engines have seperate oil tanks and no sump, filling is a bit different to other bikes. Start bike, take it up to operating temp until the fans cut in or better still, go for a quick ride on it. Stop bike and check sight tube for oil with the bike upright on level ground, immediately after switch off. There are two marks "Min and "Max". As long as there is oil visible in the sight tube, you are good to go. Does not have to be anywhere over halfway, otherwise you will risk the oil in the airbox thingy. Most folk keep the oil in the bottom 1/3 of the tube and this seems the best level to avoid oil blowback. Mille's can sometimes use a fair bit of oil. Check it more regularly than you would any previous bike you have had.
  • Fully synthetic oil can cause clutch slippage. Most people ( and some here will disagree, I know ) stick with a good Semi-synthetic oil. I use Rock Oil Guardian 10/40.
  • Engine, especially top-end, can sound a bit noisy/tappity. Very common, the Rotax V990 isn't the quietest of lumps.

I've probably missed a few other things but these are some of the more common things that get asked about on here.

Dont mean to frighten you off with all the faults, just wanted to make you aware of what gets asked about most.

Tyres.....depends on your style of riding. I get about 3000'ish out of a rear Mich Pilot Power, which by the way, is a very good tyre which matches the RSV perfectly, lots of owners swear by 'em.

Fit a Scottoiler and forget about lubing with messy gloop from a can or having to adjust the chain at all between services.

To finish off, here's a link to almost every manual you will ever need for a Mille:-

http://aprilia.vladiks.com/aprilia_docs/

Files are in .pdf form so you will need Adobe Acrobat reader to view them. Have a read through and you will get an idea of some of the ins and outs of the bike.

Oh and lastly, welcome to the forums!!!. :)

You wont regret buying a Mille, I'll put my mortgage on it m8.


None of the above is "set in stone", but it covers a lot of things that prospective new owners ask about.

You have a Leo vinci can on there so obviously, disregard the bit above about the standard can and its *bungs* that restrict it.
 
if you can translate it mate,thats mostly all youll need to know.
welcome and good luck with the new mille mate.
 
A laurel and hearty welcome to our new Russian and American friends:thumbup
When I was just a little lad, my dad sat me on his knee and gave me this sage advice: "Son," he said. "Neither a borrower or a lender be and above all to thine own self be true.
"And furthermore", my esteemd pater continued, "Never, ever touch the throttle on an RSV when you're starting it and always keep your battery in tip top shape!"

Howdy and добро пожаловать
 
Hi there,
I'm looking for a sale representative in Russia for my motorcycle parts. All is on web: www.versastep.co.uk Can you halp me out find someone there?
Cheers Peter
1098.jpg

Good luck with that one mate. That guy from Russia posted twice on the same day in May 2008 and never since. ;)

You might do better to contact him with a ouija board. lol

Rob :)
 
Убедитесь, что батарея находится в верхней оконечности состоянии. Переход на более мощный YTX14BS 12V-12AH помогаешь с началом проблем.
Следите за sprag сцепления проблем. Стоимость состояния, чтобы исправить, хотя не смешно общего.
Проверьте, размахивая рукой за вмятины на обеих сторонах, за выхлоп можно и с другой стороны вниз по передней части переключения передач рычаг. Если мотоцикл был более с обеих сторон, они приходят в соприкосновение с маятником и оставить следы / углубления.
Задние тормоза работает в течение 5 минут после его кровь, а затем исчезает. Общие ошибки, происходит с нагрузками народа. Существуют различные методы лечения этого, большинство из которых были покрыты здесь. Не надо откладывать велосипед, если задний тормоз не чувствует себя слишком большой, хотя.
Проверьте, вытекающих радиаторов. И подходить рад охранников, если вы решите пойти на Mille, на всякий случай.
Тормозные диски могут деформироваться, хотя опять же, не слишком часто проблема.
Speedo может потерпеть неудачу из-за хитроумный датчик скорости, которая берет свое забрать из заднего болта диска.
Сцепление жидкость становится темной и выглядит хорошо использовать в течение нескольких дней меняется. Это нормально.
Sidestand вырезать переключатели могут не вызывает прерывистое из резки и колебаний. Theres "обходной путь" для него или просто заменить выключатель.
Tilt или Tipover переключателей может потерпеть неудачу. Расположенный под сиденьем позади батареи. Использование микропереключателей чувствовать, когда велосипед наклона более на заданный угол и сокращает топлива. Когда это начало происходит на мгновение некоторые народные "чинить" их, наполняя их герметиком, чтобы остановить микропереключателя движения (я нашел мята жевательная резинка в шахте: LAFF:). Опять же, замены лечения.
Задние болты Hugger можете воспользоваться, если не смазаны, если заменить (и даже если они смазаны они могут захватить). Установлено, что из моей стоимости в последние несколько дней.
Автор реле можно упаковать в, замена с одним из GSXR1000 это идея, лучше сделаны и более надежной электрики очевидно.
Утечки нефти из cack руками механиков, которые проделали обратный клапан очистки, а затем поймал резиновое уплотнение на под крышки клапанов, когда переоборудование все. Проявляется в виде нефти дым от выхлопа (может быть либо передний или задний цилиндр) и масло накапливается в bellypan и замачивания звукопоглощающими материал внутри.
Избыток масла выдувается в воздушную камеру и накапливается там, если масляный бак переполнен. Опять же, вы заметите дым нефть и возможное капельного от велосипеда. Эти двигатели имеют отдельные цистерны и без поддона, заполнив немного отличается от других велосипедов. Начать велосипеде, взять его до рабочей температуры до поклонников сократить или, еще лучше, пойти на быструю езду на нем. Остановите мотоцикл и проверить зрение трубы для нефти с велосипеда прямо на ровном месте, сразу после того, как выключится. Есть две марки "Мин и" Макс ". Тех пор, пока есть нефть, видны в виде трубки, вы хорошо идти. Не должно быть где-нибудь на полпути, иначе вы рискуете нефти в штуковина воздушной камеры. Большинство народный сохранить нефть в нижней 1/3 трубки и это, кажется, лучший уровень масла, чтобы избежать отдачи. Mille может иногда используют справедливой немного масла. Проверить это более регулярно, чем можно было бы все предыдущие велосипед у вас были.
Полностью синтетическое масло может вызвать проскальзывание сцепления. Большинство людей (и некоторые здесь не согласятся, я знаю) палку с хорошей полусинтетическое масло. Я использую Rock нефти Хранитель 10/40.
Двигатель, особенно топовых, может звучать немного шумно / tappity. Очень часто, Rotax V990 является не самым тихим из комков.


Well, that clears that up then....
 

New Posts