still trying to upload a pic, cant figure out what am doing wrong.

buffalo

Joined Mar 2009

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newcastle, england

Discussion Starter
• Mar 7, 2009

• #1

 

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kawasakiinit

• Mar 7, 2009

• #2

nowt wrong with that pic m8

 

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amb67

• Mar 7, 2009

• #3

Don't tell me that's bit off your RSV mate?

Looks like it's had better days.

 

buffalo

Joined Mar 2009

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newcastle, england

Discussion Starter
• Mar 7, 2009

• #4

aye its the immobiliser ecu, stripped it this morning, was corroded and making me bike rev at 3-4000, plus wouldn't switch off wi key, cleaned it and sealed it and its all good to go now, had thread on{ 04 fault codes}.

 

Flick1

Joined Feb 2008

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Kent

• Mar 7, 2009

• #5

buffalo said:

aye its the immobiliser ecu, stripped it this morning, was corroded and making me bike rev at 3-4000, plus wouldn't switch off wi key, cleaned it and sealed it and its all good to go now, had thread on{ 04 fault codes}.

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No way dude..! As in after market kit or Aprilia part...? Not like them to knock out a dodge electrickory part eh....

 

buffalo

Joined Mar 2009

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newcastle, england

Discussion Starter
• Mar 7, 2009

• #6

way dude, original aprilia immobiliser ecu, 200 quid to replace so keep the water away from it.

 

adzersv

Joined Jan 2009

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Co Durham

• Mar 12, 2009

• #7

Dammm, have just ordered new ecu.....Was thinking of having a look at this myself but thought better of it.
How are you going to protect the ecu now, will the cover go back on??

 

buffalo

Joined Mar 2009

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newcastle, england

Discussion Starter
• Mar 12, 2009

• #8

if you cut the back of carefully, you can reseal with non corrosive silicone, then cable tie back together till silicone sets.

ive done a few miles now and lots of stop,starts and its ok so far, av fitted it back in its original location with same bolts, will post if i have trouble again with it, but it should 100% now i re-soldered all connections on the pcb.

 

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kawasakiinit

• Mar 12, 2009

• #9

buffalo said:

if you cut the back of carefully, you can reseal with non corrosive silicone, then cable tie back together till silicone sets.

ive done a few miles now and lots of stop,starts and its ok so far, av fitted it back in its original location with same bolts, will post if i have trouble again with it, but it should 100% now i re-soldered all connections on the pcb.

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i went and had a look at mine today and it looks spotlessly clean without any water anywhere . did the 05 rsvr have this same problem ??

 

buffalo

Joined Mar 2009

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newcastle, england

Discussion Starter
• Mar 13, 2009

• #10

haven't heard of any 05's having probs just 04's, but prevention better than cure eh, my bikes done a bit of graft and been ridin every winter so prob a early warning 4 later bikes. shes had new ohlins fork bottoms{were cracked}, new sprag, new clutch, new oil pressure switch and now repaired immobiliser ecu, but a wouldn't swap her, blood, sweat and tears and all that. cheers billy

 

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kawasakiinit

• Mar 13, 2009

• #11

buffalo said:

haven't heard of any 05's having probs just 04's, but prevention better than cure eh, my bikes done a bit of graft and been ridin every winter so prob a early warning 4 later bikes. shes had new ohlins fork bottoms{were cracked}, new sprag, new clutch, new oil pressure switch and now repaired immobiliser ecu, but a wouldn't swap her, blood, sweat and tears and all that. cheers billy

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CHEERS BILLY

I DONT KNOW IF THIS IS CORRECT BUT IT SEEMS THAT THE OHLINS STUFF AS GOOD AS IT IS HAS LOTS OF PROBLEMS RE SEALS REAR SHOCK MAINTAINANCE AND NOW YOUR UNFORTUNATE STORY OF CRACKED FORK LEGS .

SOME TIMES I THINK IT MAY BE BETTER TO HAVE THE SHOWA AND SACH'S STUFF JUST FOR LOW MAINTAINANCE .DONT GET ME WRONG AM NOT KNOCKING YOUR BIKE ,THE OHLINS IS VERY BLING AND TOP OF THE RANGE JUST SEEMS A SHAME THAT PEOPLE HAVE THESE ISSUES ...

HOPE YOURS IS ALL SORTED MATE

DAVE.........:thumbup

 

buffalo

Joined Mar 2009

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newcastle, england

Discussion Starter
• Mar 13, 2009

• #12

The cracks in my fork bottoms were caused by the pinch bolts been over torqued. aye me gsxr doesn't give is the same grief, irate but me rsv is like a old girlfriend of mine, treats is mean to keep is keen.:inlove

 

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IanG

• Apr 21, 2009

• #13

You're one of the lucky ones,I believe Gixxers are VERY prone to cracking given the slightest overtightening.:dunno

Any fork bottom with pinch bolts will do this if overtightened,torque wrench is your friend.
Ian