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i brought an 02 rsvr 2 weeks ago and just required some advice on exhausts and chips. i fitted a mivv gp carbon exhaust and have the standard chip, if i buy a power commander will i need to change the chip also or will the power commander take control of everything? hopefully when it stops...

Hi Well am going to view/buy a 2000 RSV-R tomorrow afternoon, Am really excited. Havent ridden in 2yrs so will have to take it alittle steady at first. I just want to know a few questions... What should i look and listen for when i go and see the bike tomorrow?. I hear the stock exhaust on...

Started o4 factory up today and red error triangle came up and bike would not rev above 3000 rpm i turned ignition off and back on and it cleared and was ok a couple of hours later after stopping same happened on start up and again cleared when ignition turned of and back on. any ideas as...

Just a quickie..............ahem. When I connected my PC to the PCIII today all was OK however..... Without the engine on, just ignition, the max throttle open percentage according to the PCIII is 85% at the stop. Is this normal ? Can someone else connect up their laptop to PCIII to see...

Right lads Managed to get the clutch off the Mille ( easy job to be honest ) I put the bike on the sidestand and no oil was in the basket ( is this normal?) The first steel that i came to was like this, is this blueing ? And the last was like this The springs were about 1.69inch so...

Evening all. I hate the orange light that shows through the clear indicator lens (fried egg effect) when the bulb is not lit, so........................... I am going to pop some LED indicator bulbs on my Factory. (When I get the clear lenses) Can any one tell me the type of bulb I need...

OK LAST TIME I DID MY OIL CHANGE ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO I THINK I MAY HAVE OVER TIGHTENED EITHER THE ENGINE DRAIN PLUG OR THE FILTER COVER BOLTS CANT REMEMBER WHICH . ITS NOT LEAKING OR ANYTHING BUT IT WAS ONE OFF THEM MOMENTS WHEN THE BOLT JUST STARTED TO GO LOOSE AGAIN AS I WAS TIGHTENING IT UP...

Just fitted a mivv can last week and the bike is running great. I'm just wondering if a i would benefit from having a power commander set up. If so can anyone reccomend anyone in the northwest to do the set up?

Hi guys, I'm looking to give my calipers a real good cleaning and was pointed in the direction of this stuff........ http://www.eagleone.com/pages/products/product.asp?itemid=1001&cat=5006 Problem is i can't find a UK supplier and the Eagle 1 website only shows delivery to USA, so was...

I brought today a polishing kit combines of lime, mops and bars of stuff. my Remus can is lovely but has salt marks I want to get rid of. just started tonight and its starting to look good. Just wondered if anyone has some polishing tips to help me get that top finish:thumbup

I've decided to sell my TL1000R as the 60 mile commute is becomming a pain in the neck (literally). I love the look of the Tuono but I'm not sure what model to get. Is there anywhere that lists the differences between the old/new, racing/factory/standard models etc. I want to spend around...

Hi every1, im new to this forum and thought you guys may be able to help me out!? Sold my sp-2 in dec08, and definitely buying a new rsv factory. Currently, at my local dealer, they have 1 priced @ £7995 on the road, brand new, which seems a gr8 deal anyway. But the salesman has told me, better...

Hi guys I've just joined as i'm thinking of buying a 2003 Mille. I'm getting a good deal on my 2001 bandit 600 against it and the RSV has the "restriction" papers i need but not the washers :) Now, i've been on Apriliaforum recently and all i can see is problems: 1) a multitude of possible...

Hi everybody, I am looking for any advice on a luggage and rack system for a 2008 Tuono. I will be touring for two weeks this year through France, Germany (to ride the 'Ring) and Italy (to visit the Aprilia and Ducati Factorys), and need to somehow carry the usual kit plus a small tent...

Just looking at some one piece leathers on Flea bay and some Arlen Ness ones are looking pretty good. I have a few questions that I'm hoping you can help with. 1. I'm a 40" chest and 34" waist, do I order the 40" set or 42"? I know some makes of leather come up small and others are spot...

I have a Metezler M1 Sportec rear that is near as damn it new, and on the front I have a nearly shot pirelli dragon evo, I want to go over to BT016 as was wandering if I could put a BT016 on the front straight away and change the rear to a BT016 late on when the M1 is shot? Are people using the...

Hi All, I'm a newbie & joined because I need advice & opinion about buying a 2003 Mille R colin Edwards rep...have found one but not know much about the bike. What are they like to own etc...? Will consider all opinions expressed. Thanks.

Alright dudes.... Looking on ebay at the moment for a decent rear shock for the 2000, came across this...

So I've found a 2004 RSVR in my area with about 7k miles on, prestine condition, derestricted and leo slips, 15t front also, and not only is it one of my dream bikes, but also finally within my price range. First of all, I'm not new to sport bikes, and I've been riding for about 5 years...

I am seriously considering the purchase of an '08 Tuono R. I have ridden the beast and was very impressed. My current ride is a BMW R1150RSA. As tried to explain to my wife the BMW is vanilla ice cream compared to the Tuono's banana split with jamoca almond fudge. :thumbup My dilema is I can't...