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crashtd said:

heard good things about ghent, prolly the only city in belgium i DIDN'T go to :banghead

-:banana

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get that fixed next time you make it over here... :biggrin

rutan i like those red pipes might have to do somthing similar for my red rsv.

With the limited number of Aprilia bikes here in OZ, great to see a site in which we can tap into a greater pool of experiences and information about such a great make of bike.

Hi all,
Milleman here from Sydney, Australia.
03 RSV Mille. saw the add on ebay.
any cheap easy mods you guys know of for the '03 to get a bit more out of her???

MM

thanks crashtd, looks like a good site you have going here.

MM

G'day Milleman,
I have an '03 myself. The most cost effective mods are derestricting the airbox, possibly also add the Colin Edwards air intake tubes which are supposed to increase air flow and the 54mm velocity stacks. Doing this will give you an extra 5-7 horses for around $500 and you can easily fit the parts yourself. You'll want to remap the bike though, so a power commander is a must and whilst you're there a set of free flowing pipes. If your really keen go for the 54mm throttle bodies as well. All the above will ensure that you leave the Japs for dead on the torque curve and give your Millie an easy 25+hp gain depending on your choice of pipe. Plus the extra growl from the intake and the exhaust will make you pucker up as well. Good luck and remember sticky side down!

crashtd said:

are you freaking serious!?!? that's a huge improvement :burnout

-:banana

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I've got an Akra race pipe that gave an extra 14hp on the dyno. The 54mm throttle bodies are good for 5-7. Add on the extra ponies from the airbox conversion which is easily another 5+hp. Even the addition of the billet velocity stacks is supposed to give 1-2hp as are the Colin Edwards inner air intake tubes. Can't wait for Aprilia to get serious about racing again to see what sort of mods are gonna be available for the new range. :love2

thanks for the mod tips, i will start looking into them all... where did you track down the colin edwards air intakes?? my biggest problem is that i have a mortgage that doesnt allow me alot of room for bike parts... damn house.. do i really need it???? hmmm

MM

rsvr.net have the Colin Edwards inners. Heres the direct link- http://www.rsvr.net/shop/item.asp?itemid=4&catid=139

how much have you spent upgrading your mille sav??

I bought my Mille cheap last year as a repairable write-off. I fixed her up myself,she only needed the sub-frame straightening and a new top fairing bracket. I've ridden her for the last year and now the current rego runs out on the 13th. I've spent the last 12 months buying up whatever I can get my hands on. Next week I start the strip down and I'm hoping to turn her into a show bike. Here's the list of what I have bought so far:

Akrapovic race pipe
RSVR Oz magnesium wheels (damaged, got them repaired)
Ohlins forks (damaged, got them repaired)
Ohlins rear shock
harris adjustable rearsets
billet top yoke
pc111
54mm throttle bodies and velocity stacks
evoluzione airbox
wavey discs
billet clutch slave cylinder
integrated rear light (needed soldering)
Colin Edwards intake tubes
carbon parts- fairing inserts, ears, guard, hugger, side vents, dash panel, flush mount indicators, toe guard, chain guard, air intakes.

Total = A $*#tload (somewhere in the vicinity of $4500+) Ouch!

I have been patient though and tried to get the best deals I could on ebay for the most part. Also considering a turbo. Hmmmm turbo!

Still need an aftermarket eprom, air intake inners (mine are cracked), clip ons(51mm)and bottom yoke(51mm). Any help here would be appreciated.

My brother is a fitter and turner so I will also be getting him to fabricate me a couple of parts as well.

You better also add the price of the gixxer 600 I'm picking up on monday so that I've got something to throw my leg over for the next 6-12 months. And that fact that I may lose my girlfriend over it all.

also if you have an 03 mille or older, you could try the later 57mm throttle bodies .( my next mod-10k GBP spent so far!!!!!!!!!)
oh.. i forgot
eh uup from Yorkshire!
cheers Andy
(actually a Scotsmen living in cod head land)

Got any links to those 57mm throttle bodies carbon kid. It's the first I've heard of them. Where did you source you carbon fairings from?

Hi Sav, as far as I know the later models have 57mm TB's which aparently are adaptable to fit the 98-03 milles.
My carbon comes from RSVR.net, Aprilia, OPP in Canada and QB carbon in the UK. I have spent just over 4k GBP on Carbon, sad I know :biggrin
I am stil waiting fo orthe tank from OPP 6 months after I bought it..arrgg.
I'm gonna get the 57 TB's and velocity stacks next.
cheers Andy

Sav, I meant to say, My v-piece for the fairing came from Geelong carbon craft -based down under, mebbe they are near you?

Hi My 03 mille best 3400 quid i ever spent (hope the pic works)

doh... its a nice pic though, im sure youd like it lol