engine

I have had a problem since buying my new T in that when the ignition is turned on with the side stand down the diagnostic warning light comes on that signifies low voltage to the starter. I have now determined that when you turn on the ignition with the side stand up the error does not show...

hi, fitted a race can of unknown make to my 12000 mile 03 rsv, 200 miles later the engine blow. (u can see the rear piston through the inlet manifold) is it just bad luck or have I missed something. have fitted race cans to other bikes with no ill effects are RSV@s any differant?

Heya. Sounds like my 03 has developed a knock, not very loud but clearly visible over the exhaust sound when its idling. And it only comes when its very hot (+90c on the temps) Sounds like its coming from the front cylinder, possibly top end. If i put my ear on the crash bung its VERY loud...

I have an 02 Mille RSV-R with a dead engine, I've read aprilia used the 'same' engine on various models & was wondering if it's really exactly the same, and which models/ years I can go for if buying a used one?

I am looking to possibly buy a 2006-2008 Engine to replace the one in the bike now. So if any one knows or has a bike that has been thrashed for one reason or another and is willing to sell their engine i would be greatly appreciative. Or if anyone knows where i might be able to get my hands on...

just fit edwards engine into 03 mille..running like a ****..help needed..correct t.b balance and eprom...cheers jester.

I have Aprilia rsv 1000 2004 model I have done only 4000 miles,it's Making "pop" blipping nosie at idle. Can you help me please.

wasn't someone on here after an engine? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/APRILIA-TUONO-RSV-FACTORY-COMPLETE-ENGINE-2005-/200610793371?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2eb555c79b#ht_499wt_1159 im sure I read it somewhere

Hi everyone, I just bought RSVR its 2008 and has only 2400 miles on it. If somebody can help and provide me with little bit knowledge about this bike, like how is the engine noise and what kind of maintenance this bike for long run require. Thank you

Hi Guyz , is it possible to damage an Rsv R engine by push starting , ?:roll:roll

Hi, can anyone help went to start my mille it started for a few seconds and stopped i went start again and it just locked up,any clues ? it was working fine in the afternoon havent heared any noises or rattles it as 9000 miles on the clock the engine oil is clear and good, run lovely up until...

hi i have a 99 aprilia rsv mille with 38000 miles just wondering should i use fully or part synthetic oil ???

Hey guys, hopefully a quick question with a simple answer ... I set off this morning to work, stopped at the petrol station and noticed coolant dripping from my bike so i took it home, parked it in the garage and went in the car. ive just got back from work and started to find the problem which...

Hi, Just been to mission motorcycles and asked for 15w50 semi and they gave me silkolene comp 4 15w-50*and said it's semi but says synthetic, I asked the garage and he said yes its semi because it's ester based I just want to make sure it is semi. Cheers

Hi fellas! Today I noticed a weird sound located at the upper right side of my engine. When I start the Mille I can clearly hear a squeeking sound, which is repeated about 10 times in 2seconds. When I raise the RPM in neutral, the sound seems to dissapear at about 4000RPM+ but I think I can't...

08 tuono factory 12000miles Out for a play on Friday night with the boys when one of the guys starts to pull away from me on his triumph speed triple, that's strange I think, he never gets away from me. Then total loss of power followed by bad noises from the lump. I pulled the clutch in and...

Hi guys got to strip down my mille ( think the engine has gone ) , can any body give me any use full hints for taking it out of the frame ? , or any pitfalls or problems I may come across , just to make things go smoothly Cheers eddie:confused

Hey guys, real quick one. I noticed at the end of last year there was a reasonable amount of oil being thrown out of the breather (exits on left hand side of rear cyl head) on my bike, it wasnt a huge amount but enough to warrant me fitting a catch bottle over winter to stop the inside of my...

I would prefer to get some oil circulating around the engine before it starts after a long period of standing. Is there a way to allow the engine to spin over on the starter but not start ? If the stop button is in, it wont spin over. I supose I could pull the plug caps off. (or even take...

Morning all, I replaced my old battery with the slightly larger Yuasa YTX-14. Everything started back up fine, except the engine is now idling at 3k revs? Is it possible removing the old battery has reset my PCIII, and that's doing it? I can re-install my cutom map to check, but any...