More Questions - RSV1000 01

It has a fuel light that comes on that leaves you about 25-30 miles
The dash has few functions ie:time/lap timer/top speed/ave speed plus a few others
Front and rear shocks are adjustable not as much as the factory but enough to play with
The headlight is very good
Rear tyre normally 190 but will take a 180
Side stand normal kick up
Power wheelie OH YES!!!!!!!
Top speed 160/165mph
service intervals 4000 miles ave cost full service £350/450
Yes can be worked on by most but an Aprilia dealer would be an advantage

Yes straight forward

Power wheelies every day, without even pre-loading/bouncing on the front. I even put on a 40t rear sprocket/ 16 front last week. Same thing. I was getting on the freeway the other day in 2nd on the power with a slight lean. I noticed that the front was lifting up without even trying so I just leaned into it more and decreased the throttle a little.... ride right through with no problems. My old TLR1000 (or any lesser Jap bike =) would have ****** when I put the wheel down and been upset. Most old twisty roads are the most fun but they have pot holes and different types of asphalt transitions and patches. My Aprilia is easily the easiest and most compliant bike I have ever ridden with speed on such roads. The Mille RSV/R is very confidence inspiring and my riding buddies cant comprehend how I ride so fast on such roads. You have good reason to be excited about your new bike!

Even if the shop is an Aprilia dealership, it doesn't mean it's a good one! MAKE SURE you meet the mechanic that is working on your motorcycle no matter where you go. If you don't feel comfortable with their level of knowledge look elsewhere. There is NO reason you can't go back in the garage area and talk to the people that will be working on your motorcycle. I know a GREAT mechanic in this area that can work on different bikes dating all the way back to the 1950s... and he is certified many times over and knows them inside and out. He works at the smallest and least known bike shop around. They sell Hyosung motorcycles for gawdssakes!!

I have found that a lot of the dealerships that have motorcycle dynos know what they are talking about. The mechanics at those shops usually are the ones that requested the installation of the dyno. Part of the dyno contract/installation requires training on the proper use and operation of the dyno as well as the motorcycles being subjected to the testing.

Most mechanics will WANT to work on your bike because it's a fine piece of machinery. I talked to a dealership that is considering selling the brand again as they stopped a few years back because Aprilia really dropped the ball with their dealership inventory support. I called up the shop and talked to a mechanic there who wanted the management to start selling Aprilia again very badly. The mechanics are out there... you just need to nose around a little more to find the good ones!

Mate that is what the site is for, learning, giving advice, asking questions and meeting others in love with the same thing.................THE RSV:thumbup

Much love for the RSV. Duc --->

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Please do not tell me that was you on the clip:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol

HAHA NOOOO I would never do such a thing to a bike like that! Plus the tire would be smoking as I left the garage.