A few v4 1000 questions

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   Hi All,
I've just purchased a 2014 v4 aprc with 14,500 miles and good service history, with a full service inc. valve check done at AP at 11000k in '22.

I've no experience of these models before and have a couple of questions.

Both the headlights have stopped working, but the central running lights are OK.

Is this likely to be fuse related? I've found the relevant fuse in the handbook but have not checked it yet. If it's not the fuse, is it a big job to replace the bulbs and can anyone recommend a brand/type to use?

Next, I think the the abs and traction control may have been disabled. Again, I've been looking through the handbook but nothing's jumped out yet as to how I enable/set these.

Finally, is it normal for the engine to sound 'tappity'?

Thanks, in advance :-)

PS If anyone has an original set of mirrors they don't need, I'll buy them as the bike came with bar end mirrors and they're not my thing!

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Gremin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto2 racer Joined: 12 Aug 2020 Location: Lancashire Status: Offline Points: 115	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gremin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: A few v4 1000 questions Posted: 26 Jun 2025 at 18:05
	Hi All, I've just purchased a 2014 v4 aprc with 14,500 miles and good service history, with a full service inc. valve check done at AP at 11000k in '22. I've no experience of these models before and have a couple of questions. Both the headlights have stopped working, but the central running lights are OK. Is this likely to be fuse related? I've found the relevant fuse in the handbook but have not checked it yet. If it's not the fuse, is it a big job to replace the bulbs and can anyone recommend a brand/type to use? Next, I think the the abs and traction control may have been disabled. Again, I've been looking through the handbook but nothing's jumped out yet as to how I enable/set these. Finally, is it normal for the engine to sound 'tappity'? Thanks, in advance :-) PS If anyone has an original set of mirrors they don't need, I'll buy them as the bike came with bar end mirrors and they're not my thing!

Spoonz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admins Group Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Location: North Devon Status: Offline Points: 10957	Post Options Post Reply Quote Spoonz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jun 2025 at 23:50
	Hi It could be the fuse especially as the running lights run on a separate fuse to the main lights. If the bike has done track days i( abs and traction control if disabled suggests it may have ) then some riders pull the lights fuse for the duration. Unless you go led on the bulbs, any decent quality halogen H11 will do the job. Re the noise, the engines are not the quietest especially when hot, so unless the noise seems excessive I wouldn’t be unduly worried.

redratbike Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group The Collector Messiah Joined: 07 May 2008 Status: Offline Points: 16331	Post Options Post Reply Quote redratbike Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jun 2025 at 17:00
	Tappety? What’s the valve check service history


Gremin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto2 racer Joined: 12 Aug 2020 Location: Lancashire Status: Offline Points: 115	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gremin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jun 2025 at 19:12
	Valves were checked and adjusted at 11000k by AP work shop. BTW, it's quieter now after I've changed the oil Thx.

MikeyR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto3 racer Joined: 12 May 2020 Location: Melksham Status: Offline Points: 85	Post Options Post Reply Quote MikeyR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jun 2025 at 22:03
	Just to be aware the V4s do consume oil so would recommend you check periodically, mine uses approx. 150-200ml per 1,000 miles. Some use a lot more than this.

Gremin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto2 racer Joined: 12 Aug 2020 Location: Lancashire Status: Offline Points: 115	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gremin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Jul 2025 at 09:40
	Thx, I'll keep an eye on that.