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  1. fizzydx

    Advice on possible write off

    Well, i dropped my bike on Saturday 1st October and by the looks of things it's going to be a write off, the cost of repair would be uneconomical, now the question is, how much would my bike be worth now, my bike was six months old (from new) on the day in question, i paid £7999, i just don't...
  2. M

    I'm new to the RSVR... what's up with the impossible neutral?? any advice??

    I've not long had the bike... minter '04 RSVR , super low miles (6K)... clutch works fine but neutral is a pain in the arse to get at the traffic lights!? is this just an aprilia thing or what!? i've had bikes that have been tricky to get neutral before but nothing like this... any words of...
  3. M

    disc advice

    hi anyone know if front discs off later mille will fit 02 model as ive got a warped one and have seen some later model discs on ebay thanks
  4. S

    Urgent advice needed

    Hi guys Be very grateful for any advice. Supposed to be picking by first Aprilia up tomorrow but have been awaiting these photos of a damaged panel which i have just got this morning. Any one give me any clues as to how much this will cost to repair as in either a respray or a new panel...
  5. B

    advice needed

    Hi folks I am sorting my 01 - total engine refresh and a general tidy up of the bike. Anyone know where I would get the carbon fibre small covers that go on the swing arm behind the foot rest (not the full covers) that cover the scuffs my big feet have made. What about brake master cylinder...
  6. acesrichie

    Euro trip advice please

    Hello to all. Its not long now till the Riders For Research track day ( 19 / 8 ) down at Snetterton. Seeing as I'm trekking right across the country for this and by the time I get there I'll be closer to Brussels than my own house, I thought it would be a good chance to break my "riding in...
  7. R

    Battery Advice

    Hi All, Been away for a couple of weeks and went to start my 03 RSVR when it made some nasty noises. I suyspect its the battery and have taken it out to give it a good charge however i think it may be the original battery (+bikes only done about 3k miles), is it a good idea to change it for a...
  8. N

    headers welding/repair advice pls guys!

    hi all. im in the middle of my summer overhaul of my winter hack, an f reg yamaha xt350. ive removed the exhaust complete to clean it up and spray in exhaust paint to try and preserve it a bit longer. ive found on the headers just behind the clamp a small hole approx 3mm wide. new headers are...
  9. Rtomo

    hmmm what to do ... advice please !

    hi some of you might remember my post about 3 months back sayin that i was knocked of by a postie ... well its all come down to the final stage now and its being forced through (against my will) as knock for knock split liability ... even though he pulled out on me ... but there were no...
  10. B

    Changing exhaust advice! which is the best?

    I have a 03 millie, with a single standered can on the side with a dual ends on the end (lol what ever you call them!) i was wondering what is the best exhaust to buy for it! Well best exhaust for £300 I was thinking of changing it to a dual pipe bike but im not sure how dificualt this actually...
  11. A

    Could you guys give me a bit of advice???

    I have my bike posted for sale on this forum. Can you guys tell me why I have no interest in it??? I thought the price was low. Is it because no one wants the trouble with registration??? Or is my price unreasonable considering the registration situation?? The bike has me in a real mess...
  12. voledangler

    After market levers, fitting advice

    How do chaps, I just got some lovely new levers for my 2007 rsv, £39 from fleabay and they look and feel like quality despite coming from China. I just need some advice about fitting them. I had a quick go at the front brake and managed to get the original off, however I don't seem to be able to...
  13. D

    Exhaust slip on advice

    Hello all, I am looking to replace the slip on for my 98 mille. Some parts are getting harder and harder to find these days for this year of mille. My options are pretty limited as to what I can find online. Does anyone have advice on what brands/models will fit my bike? There was a slip on...
  14. W

    Datatool removal advice wanted

    Iam removing the datatool immobilser from my 1999 mille, a bit stuck, removed most of the immobilser wiring and repaired original wiring, however the immoboliser wires join to a pair of blue / grey wires on a black / white connector this is located between the ECU and relays. The blue / grey...
  15. D

    advice

    hi lads changed friction plates in mille.r after a bit of help from site as clutch was slipping job seems to be a good one , only thing is hard to find neutral . i seem to have every thing put back right and working , any advice or will they need a while to bed in
  16. AE09T

    Track Day Advice Please

    Hi guys. Mi Tuono is the first bike i've had that you cannot turn the lights orf. I'm doing a track day on Friday & was wondering what tape you guys use on the head lights. I don't want to end up with a molten mess down the front of the bike :crazy Ok, bit of an exaggeration, more like...
  17. Rtomo

    Dead RSV - advice please :(

    hey guys I was knocked off my bike yesterday by a royal mail post van, i was traveling back home from wrexham when he pulled out of a blind juntion, i tried to stop but ended up hitting him in the back doors ... i wasnt speeding (for once lol) the bike flipped and hit my in the head knocking me...
  18. babutler

    Updating the Suspension Need Advice

    What is the difference between http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=927 and http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodView.asp?idProduct=930 and which is better? I'm definitely getting these http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=928 so I figured...
  19. D

    Seat and subframe advice needed

    My 2001 RSVR has a single seat fitted, so need subframe, pillion seat and every thing else that goes with it (the mrs wants to come out). I am not sure which year models will fit, I believe 98-02, anyone know?
  20. M

    Advice needed.

    Hi all, I have jusy bought an 07 r model after 15 years of 4cyl sports bikes and i gotta say i love it. but i do have some teething problems any advice would be great. 1, I only got one key with the bike where can i get another without it costing the earth? 2, I have been out on it twice since...