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Disconnected my battery to fit a battery charger connector lead and the bike bike clocks reset completely. Know this is normal for most of the manual settings but the main odometer reading reset itself to zero as well! Now have a 2004 RSV Factory with zero miles.... Anybody ever heard of this...

Hi folks. I have said hello in the noob section so hi to everyone as i've just bought a mille.............. and its now broken! Can you help? Was fine when i bought it but now it wont go into 1st or neutral but sits in 2nd, although it will change up the box?? Also when i change up the...

please help. when i ride, EFI warning appear. and my temperature suddenly change from 41 degree to 135degree and blinking,. :dunno:dunno:dunno:dunno

Thought I'd go for the 190/55 for my spain trip in a couple of weeks,re fitted the wheel tonight to find that the tyre is 20mm larger diameter to the 180/55 I was running,both BT 016,problems Ive got is now the tyre is lightly scrubbing the hugger,which will only get worse with speed as it...

What can I do to get my bike a little leaner. My bike was dynoed at 98 wheel horsepower before it was wrecked and rebuilt by myself. It had a full D&D exhaust that was ridiculously loud. Other than that it was just derestricted with the wire cut mod and airbox plate removed. At that time the...

I've attached a few pics to show you what kind of scheme i'm working with. Basically some of the decals (especially the inner ones) are beginning to either chip or start to peel from the fairings. I'm looking to get a FULL replacement decal set. Does anyone know where i might get such a...

Help Please!! What is the size of the socket required for the rear axle on my 2003/53 Plate Tuono? I have a rediculously loose chain and need to tighten it but my socket set doesn't go anywhere near the size required. If any one can offer a step by step idiots guide on how to tighten it...

Hopefuly tonight i will be fitting a new chip to my 03 mille. In laymans terms is this the correct way of doing it. . . . 1. seats off 2. battery terminals off 3. connection blocks from ecu 4. take 4 screws out 5. take chip out and replace with new now just the reverse. have i missed...

hi guys, just been out 4 a ride but when i started the bike up it made a really nasty clunking/slappy chain/rattly sort of noise..... hasnt done this before but once warmed up it seemed ok. any ideas what this could be or what causes this? your expertees would be much appreciated, dont want the...

Good old Aprilia electrics. Last time out I got caught in the rain, today when I started the bike each time I use the brakes the dash lights up, does anyone have any ideas how to sort out cheers.:dunno

I bought a rear paddock stand off ebay so I could clean / lube my chain easier and make cleaning the bike easier in general. Its the first time Ive bought one and was wondering if there is a good technique for getting it on the stand by yourself. I managed it by putting the bike on its side...

Hi Folks! Yes, another mille that reset everything on the dash(Today), 04 new shape. Ive browsed a few threads on here and researched this matter to why it happens though no one seems certain if it happen's more than once and the true cause of the problem. If Aprilia are aware Milles...

I've just became the proud owner of a 2001 RSV1000, fecking amazing bike. I'have done well over 200 miles on the bike since I got it yesterday and it runs like a dream. The problem I have is the service light is on, I've ready all the threads on how to reset it but it doesn't seem to be...

Just put some water on the bike to give it a little clean and now the bike will not start. the bike shops here are shut the battery made the clocks reset and its now on charge. Weather here is good and wanted to for a ride. wife said its ok. Any ideas on how I can gwet this crap started...

hello, this is my first post. just bought a 2003 mille r and spooned fresh rubber on the wheels. my bike came without an owners manual, but i wanna ride it today. anyone have the mille r torque specs for the front and rear wheels? i know the pinch bolts and axle bolt for the front will be...

having a few problems with the 03 mille. bought it about 4 weeks ago with no problems. last week i took it out for a run, on my return i switched off the key but bike kept trying to turn over till battery drained. i charged the battery and put it back on the bike. same thing happened. i bought a...

Every time I fill up my 07 RSV, fuel leaks out of the filler cap on to my jeans as soon as I lean the bike into a corner. Or, if I am going fast enough, it begins to seep out of the cap along the tank. The cap seems to be closed. Thoughts?

Well Had my first brake down on the Mille! Bloody rear claiper seized on! In my years biking I have never had a caliper seize on. Any ideas what the problem is. fluid OK, Pads look ok. I will be riding then the bike will get slower until I can not move the back wheel. Then if I leave it for...

Hi from down Under, Guys just fitting a New Chain ( RK 520 GWX-ring )and sprokets (15F &42R). All was going well until I went to join the chain, Its to long. Any Ideas how many links I need. Where is it best to have the axil sitting in the adjustment slot, forward the middle or closer to the...