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  1. C

    Bike smells like it is running rich

    I took it to the local dealer today to check and it is running Map2. It smells like gas most of the time, the dealer said not to worry about it. I asked if a PCv and custom map would help. He told me to leave it alone. It has Arrow twin exhaust and if they come with DB killers mine doesn't...
  2. J

    2004 RSV1000R Factory Race/Track Bike

    Hi all I'm thinking of selling my track bike, just punting it out seeing if there's any interest Its a proper piece of kit. The list of extras is enormous, i'd probably get more splitting it but I haven't got the time. Here's a basic list. Bike: Woodcraft clip ons Mattise steering damper...
  3. Daveish

    Help. My Dash is blank and bike won't start

    Hi All. I tried to start my bike tonight but no go. On turning the ignition on the dash remains blank. Nothing on the start button. No indicators or horn. I can hear the fuel pump priming though. I've checked the battery with a multimeter and I have 12.8v all the fuses are good? I did...
  4. markul

    Selling a bike thats been standing for 4 years

    Hi All, I'm after a bit of advice. I've got a 2004 RSV that I want to sell. Problem is, its been standing in the garage for 4 years. Before then it was well well loved and given an occasional Griffing. Its in good condition, done about 22,000 miles. So - How do I go about selling it? Whats...
  5. H

    excell docklands bike show anyone going ??

    as the title states ?????? I go every year with a couple of work mates , In some respects this is a better show than the nec bike show !!. no doubt the reprobates manning the piaggio / aprilia stand will be their usual disinterested unhelpfull souls that they are . anyone...
  6. H

    bike show NEC brum !!!

    did anyone go this year ?? I went this weekend a I do every year ( and always say I might not bother next year ) , this year much the same £ 20 t get in and £ 16 fukkin quid t park the car !!. Im quite happy with the T , but I am considering straying else where possibly .the new suzook...
  7. J

    Custom ‘02 RSV Mille Race Bike

    Custom 2002 Aprilia RSV Mille for sale. 18k miles. Current CA registration. $4,500 obo. Bike is located in Goleta, CA. Custom race fiberglass has endurance style headlight and taillight. Clean and stored indoors it's whole life. I’m having a hard time uploading photos here from my phone, but...
  8. badgermilk

    RSV track bike

    Hi all new mtb hobby forces sale of my RSV track bike that I've owned for 7 years but not used in a while. Previously had a daytime mot and I have the v5. Aprilia rsv track bike full package. Everything you need to get you on track. Full spares track stands, tyre warmers. Upgraded and fully...
  9. J

    Help bike won't run

    Hi everyone. I am at a loss. I have an 03 tuono. Was running fine the other day, come the morning it starts and runs for about 2 or 3 seconds and stops. If I try and use the fast ideal or throttle it won't start, only starts if I touch nothing and again it stops after 2 or 3 seconds. It was...
  10. P

    new bike; ATC / AWC not useable/on after first 50km

    Hi just got a brand new '18, AWC and ATC were working fine on the first short ride, second ride, in traffic in 3rd gear I felt a little hiccup looked down and the 2nd yellow light from bottom right is always on, and I cant adjust AWC or ATC, there is a '-' minus sign when I try to turn in back...
  11. S

    Bike not shutting off.

    Hi- I’m new to this forum so apologise if this issue has already been raised. I’m having issues my 2002 RSV Mille not switching off. Ignition, kill switch, side stand doesn’t work and can’t even stall it. I had to get under and disconnect my battery. My new battery is almost dead as a result...
  12. T

    What a bike! Race ECU question.

    Finally the weather gods blessed me with a long enough period of time where no rain fell from the sky and I got my leg over!! She's some girl I have to say, very pleased with my new toy. I am left with a question however, I have a late 14 Tuono R that last year had a brand new aprilia race...
  13. W

    Bike swap

    Any Caponord enthusiast in the UK interested in lending me a bike for a couple of weeks to go to this years IOM in exchange for the use of my bike here in New Zealand. I would set you up here with a base and a Caponord set up for touring. All you would have to do is get on a plane. Cheers Warwick
  14. R

    My bike RSV mille ME 1999

    Just looking information. What tires to use? Right now running michelin pilot sports what is better for street race. Bike got carbon airbox, aprilia 4race can and ecu wire is cut, what Chip should i use? And some information about headers? Had some alarm problems and now showing fault codes...
  15. 999Gav

    Not a bike... VW Bora V6 4motion

    All, Hope this is okay to post here. I am trying to sell off my 2002 VW Bora 2.8 V6 4Motion. 11 months MOT It has just over 80000miles, with Porsche cayenne Turbo wheels and Almost new tyres all round(no pun intended). All 4 original wheels included. Coilover suspension, fully...
  16. M

    New bike, new camera, same old favourite road

    https://youtu.be/XB0OgGotP6I Clip from my ride out around North Yorkshire and Weardale today. This is going up to Hartside cafe on my way home. About 4 minutes in I get to fully test the ABS, which totally save me being distracted looking at bikes on the other side of the road (was much...
  17. H

    bennetts bike insurance

    A warning . I recently changed my bike insurance to bennetts from MCE as they gave a cheaper quote . did all the necessary stuff on line paid over the premium , docs arrived thru e mail .I thought job done . I have been riding bikes and have had ins for over 30 years , and since the advent...
  18. A

    New bike - RSVR1000 2005

    Just bought a RSVR1000 2005. It has done 18000 miles. Switched from a 1997 GSXR 600, and my new bike will be delievered next week. I have some questions. Since it's a V-twin. - How will the fuel consumption be when travelling long distance and keeping the bike steady at about 60 mph...
  19. S

    Research Project - Female Bike Racers

    Hi guys, Im currently doing a project within my sports coaching course in college and my focus is the Perception of Female Bike Racers and thought there would be no better place to find people's views than on a forum. If you could help me that would be great, Your initial perceptions of a...
  20. R

    Bike won't start with new R/R setup?

    So after some charging problems, I decided to replace my entire charging system and re-wire the R/R. I replaced the stator with a new one from RMStator and tested it after installation, getting 60+ VAC across all 3 pairs, whereas previously one pair was low. So stator is definitely good and...