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i got a red one last week insurance said it was rsv1000r but just think its a rsv 1000 and mine is on an 05 plate but its an 03 model will look for this label and my tyre rubs on the chain glad i need a new tyre soon
 
not that one mine came from falkirk same bike but with the standard can thats got to go its an 03 model on an 05 reg i really dont know if im going to keep the rsv as i came from a bussa to the rsv and cant get my head around it yet had it on the twistes on saturday made me think about keeping it BUT its a funny bike to compare to the bussa will wait till next year and think it over once i have a new back tyre and new chain and sprockets the thing i cant make my mind up about is the chain rubbing off the tyre thats my big worry

apostrophe said:
Sounds like the ebay one in this thread... that Pist'nbroke saw in May

http://rsvzone.com/forums/showthread.php?16326-2003-rsv-1000-r

Rob :)
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Robroy

What tyre size have you got on it?

I've seen people on here say they get chain rubbing tyre probs with a 190 wide tyre. I have a 185 and no issues.

Rob :)
 
its a 190 50 17 i have only had the bike 2 weeks and i am not sure i have made the best decition ive always wanted an rsv but was thinking about a gixer so now im thinking because the tyre issue i think im feeling let down by the rsv but i want to enjoy the bike and not need to worry im going to get a blowout at high speed thats the problem i need to be confident with the bike to get the most out of it
 
Robroy

From what I've read on here it seems to be an issue with some makes of 190 wide tyre only. Is the rear wheel aligned properly?

I hope you get it sorted so you get the fun out of the bike that you want. Get the standard can changed too. Those things weigh as much as a small country and they stop the 'beast' from making a proper noise.

Rob :)
 
Keep the RSV once you get used to it you will never go back to a 4, honest!

robroy said:
its a 190 50 17 i have only had the bike 2 weeks and i am not sure i have made the best decition ive always wanted an rsv but was thinking about a gixer so now im thinking because the tyre issue i think im feeling let down by the rsv but i want to enjoy the bike and not need to worry im going to get a blowout at high speed thats the problem i need to be confident with the bike to get the most out of it
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Had a quick look but can't see any lable on the subframe where is it located lol i hate new bikes lol the last owner was a lazy guy the bike needed a liter and a half of oil and the chain was slack lol that standard can is going as soon as i scrape 130 notes up for a stumpy can not unless one of you fine chaps have a can that's cheap lol might aswell chance my luck lol

apostrophe said:
Robroy

Have you checked the country code label on the subframe under the seat yet? Does it say 'JJ'?

Rob :)
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Had a quick look but can't see any lable on the subframe where is it located lol i hate new bikes lol the last owner was a lazy guy the bike needed a liter and a half of oil and the chain was slack lol that standard can is going as soon as i scrape 130 notes up for a stumpy can not unless one of you fine chaps have a can that's cheap lol might aswell chance my luck lol

apostrophe said:
Robroy

Have you checked the country code label on the subframe under the seat yet? Does it say 'JJ'?

Rob :)
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Robroy

If you stand on the left hand side of the bike and remove the rider seat it's visible on the upper part of the frame about 7-8 cm to the left of the seat bolt (i.e. it's above the left hand side panel). It could have come off at some point. It's just a sticker.

Sorry mate I don't have a spare race-type can but it's worth asking because they do change hands on here all the time.

Rob :)
 
i looked under the pillion seat will have a look later the nite is it worth more if its a jap one more bhp lol i wish lol
 
apostrophe said:
No £ or bhp. Just a bit unusual (1 of 50)

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If we all refuse to sell them then the price can only go up???? I for one would probably try something else rather than get a 'new shape' RSV and I don't think I would be alone. The RSV100R can only be described as the last 'special edition' original RSV.........
 
just had a look at the bike and its a jj but bad thing is the battery positive looks like its been arcing and melted a bit of the rubber protection glad i looked for the lable so thats another 1 from the 50 jab bikes lol im a special one lol

apostrophe said:
Robroy

If you stand on the left hand side of the bike and remove the rider seat it's visible on the upper part of the frame about 7-8 cm to the left of the seat bolt (i.e. it's above the left hand side panel). It could have come off at some point. It's just a sticker.

Sorry mate I don't have a spare race-type can but it's worth asking because they do change hands on here all the time.

Rob :)
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Robroy

Good that it's a JJ and good that you found a potential problem.

Special indeed! lol

Rob :)
 
Another one found :thumbup

Hi robroy and welcome to the jj's

what tyres have you got fitted mate ive just put Diablo super corsa 3 on and chain clearance is good,there is a thread knocking around with others in your position i think a simple change of tyre manufacturer has solved most probs(but dont quote me cos ive a memory like a sieve)but its got something to do with rear wheel width.

I would def keep the APE it sometimes seems like a lot of hastle but that WILL be forgotten when youve got her in the twisties:biggrin
 
i dont know if im happy with the jj model lol feels good to have 1 but bad at the sametime lol
just had a good strip down of her and its been chiped and a k&n air filter what gain do you get with the chip and a k&n ? man that tank is a bumhole to get back in position lol and the riders seat man what a stupid place to mount it lol so glad its modified just need to get the stumpy can and chop the standard indicators off lol hate the standard stuff lol
i did have her on the twisties last week and loved it and so did the bike lol even with square tyres lol nearly got the chicken strip away lol the tyres is pilot powers thats on the bike i will just put on the same tyre as the front will last another back tyre and will change the pair when needed as i need a chain and sprockets aswell
 
the posts was dry so put some copper grease on them and put it in tight but the screw was tight so must have been a problem a while ago but the black dust was still stuck on the sub frame will need to keep an eye on it lol as its third party only
have any of u guys had a problem with mce insurance man they are the worst broker i have been with

apostrophe said:
Robroy

Good that it's a JJ and good that you found a potential problem.

Special indeed! lol

Rob :)
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