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Thought it was a show pony when I first saw it, then test rode it and it didn’t disappoint- 1 owner, low miles (genuine according to the docs too) and fsh.

Question - do you think I should change it to PS5 or do you think Haga would have something to say about it ;-)

I must clean the no. plate too.

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…shame the tank protector isn’t on straight either.

Pillion seat cover could do with lacquering too.

Personal  choice regarding decals of course,I tend towards the less is more view but yours do actually kind of blend in the general Aprilia 'shell suit' kind of look and don't look out of place unless you know what a Gen1 Haga rep should look like.

Vote here for which ones to keep - or which ones must go first!

Of note, I seem to recall the rear seat cowl should be in the satin finish along with the side panels is that correct? It was a gloss/satin two tone combo I think ? 

Nice clean models look best. What’s going on with the Akra stickers on the end cans too? 

My 04 factory is the same colours and also has satin side fairings and seat pod

Pretty sure 2004 bikes had seat covers in Aprilia black which is the same colour as the tank, seat fairing etc. You can confirm it via the parts list online, it’s the only black available for that year. As per the pic below from the Aprilia catalogue

That pic has satin fairings and seat pod the same as mine?

Below is a pic of a bike with the aprilia black version which looks gloss. Above that is the Diablo black ( Tuono version )

That's 100% satin black to my eyes and a quick Google shows me that it was a gloss and satin model in 2004. 

I have the original brochure somewhere which has much more info and pics. Will see if I can find it. 

I would love to see the brochure and I can't see mine and all the other 04s having changed the seat pod to a later coloured one.

If your 04 cowl is satin and has a Factory sticker on it (one side will only rings a bell too ?) then it’s exactly what I’ve seen several times. 

It matches the side panels and as I took it was to mirror and have a theme on the bike. 

It may of had a run of gloss finished ones as Colin points out perhaps and then reserved the satin for Tuono’s or being Aprilia, put what was available at the time. I can’t imagine someone buying a genuine factory sticker for the seat cowl. 

Also isn’t the orange/red flash in front of the intergrated red reflector on the factory one also? That same sticker should be (minus factory) on the Mille 

Edit the factory sticker I mentioned may just say rsv 1000 and be on the right hand side of the seat cowl thinking of it 

And:

The stickers on the cans are old and worn - in keeping with the rider.

Yeah mines as you described

Exactly this! Mate it's your bike put pink flowers and a honda sticker on it if you want you've just stirred up the ape geeks and I'm one of them 

Honda sticker - never!

I have had the comment that PS2 is a bit out of date and that they should be removed, from she who must be obeyed and my grandson.

I don’t think either of them are into pink flowers though ;-)

Nice to see that it sparked a lively debate too.

I couldn’t find my gen2 brochure but did find the 98/99 Rsv and 2000 Rsv/rsvr/sp which were interesting to read again. 

Agree.....of course its your bike, but are those decals hiding anything ??

I will soon find out…..no evidence of gravel rash so, am hoping not. Fingers crossed.

AGV removed from hugger, replaced with 3 greasy dabs.

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Yes.

Me too 😂

Great info colin 

Thank you 

Great info and I would love to get hold of some of the old brochures. 

Before/after and debris - all gone

Bob1 wrote: definitely a vast improvement you could always buy some new Akro stickers for the exhaust.

And an OE tank pad would work too

…put the old one back on for now - even managed to get it straight too!

Going to get a cheap black spine-type one.

I quite like the unadorned cans & think I’ll leave them that way for now as I have a habit of scraping them on the shed door.

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Ooops.

But it looks miles better now. Like it. 

Edit Btw have you lost the bung on the collector pin that pushes against the belly pan? They used to list them on Fowlers parts but now it doesn’t. I purchased a few after discovering the part used on another model that I can’t recall. Paid a ridiculous amount of money for a few but can have a look for them or part number of you or others need them 😃

Ahh well. 

What else you doing to it over winter? 

I didn’t even know such a thing existed ^^

I’m missing a few fixings - pin type trim clips, bell pan washers - the more you look the more you notice….am slowly going through it and replacing with stainless, where I can.

I have a few mods on the go - there’s a thread I’ve started,errr…somewhere.

I suspect whoever fitted the PC3 lost the fixings.

I forget off hand what the belly pan fixings look like 

Great - thanks - I’ll post up a pick of the belly pan ones, when next I’m having a fiddle.

i use this to clean retro pc big boxes worth into the £1000s, should do the trick.

Good tip, thanks. I’ve used LRM before, too:

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…or good old acetone?

ajaycad wrote:  Isopropyl Alcohol if you can get it

HD Chemicals, a great source of everything like this

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Err, maybe the screwdriver blade? 

Seriously though, yes it's missing.

Spent today cleaning the crud off her and sorting the chain out.

Oh - thought it might be something interesting as it’s a 1/4” drive.

Double ended blade, one end flat the other cross point

I might be wrong but I think there's something else missing too but need to check mine

I expect the toolkit that comes with most bikes could probably be best replaced by ones own choice of tools.

These days they probably don't expect a rider to even know what the tools are supposed to do.   To be honest the practical expertise of most of the new generation I've met leaves a lot to be desired.  

I think the future is going to be interesting when the brown stuff finally hits the fan and the lights start going out and the snowflakes can't rely on their Iphones to call up someone to fix things and have to do it themselves.

And:

Well said.

That was said as a parent of three Uni graduates, all with Bsc's in various disciplines and sundry other letters after their names.

As I once said to an Government cabinet advising Professor in answer to a question whilst I was attempting (failing) a job interview,the question being" How did I view the merits or otherwise of a uni graduate compared to someone who worked themselves up from the shop floor"

My considered answer bearing in mind I'd already decided I wouldn't take the job even if it was still offered was that in my opinion the grad although undoubtedly incredibly highly qualified normally wouldn't have the common sense to come in out of the rain.

After the sharp intakes of breath from the interviewing panel I seem to have struck a chord with the Professor as he slowly started chuckling then took me on extended tour of the semi classified facility to meet some of his graduates.

They even showed me the only machine of it's type outside it's twin in a Chinese PLA research lab and the two elite Chinese grads? operating it.

I wasn't offered the job in the end though and my kids are now rapidly learning the practical skills needed to go with their academic achievements that I failed to instill in them when they were younger and only interested in other things.

The only glimmer of hope is a grandson - who at the age of 3 could use an android phone and an iPad - now likes mechanics and metalwork which comes in handy as he has small hands and can see better than me when we’re ’messing about in the shed’ 

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Steady throb into the countryside.

Got home, cleaned/polished then…..dropped the pig off the stand and broke the r/h mirror.

Oh, well.

I hang my head in shame.

Oh dear, at least there wasn't too much damage. I've never done that but it's always something I think about!

Anyway, I would still recommend a US spec sidestand to all RSV/Tuono owners whether Gen1 or Gen2

Invisible mending (not) but, it will look ok when filled and painted, fingers crossed:

Chemical metal is a wonderful thing.

Dead as a dodo.

Taiwanese solenoid - no longer made - surprise, surprise!

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So much for the first ride of the year grrr.

I’m not messing about and have ordered a 200A one, instead. From a reputable UK supplier who has a purchase guarantee and low postage costs.

All I’ll have to do is cut the bracket off and swap the old connector over.

You won't need the old connector but will need a spade for the trigger feed and then earth the other side of the trigger to the housing somehow

Thanks. Am going to use the old solenoid connector wiring, cut it off and crimp on 2 spades….1 for the feed, the other I’ll leave enough of the bracket to connect the crimped connector to.

I have a nasty feeling the bikes start system is switched earth though? If it is I’ll just fix the solenoid on with insulating top hats as well.

But: got to rely on the mail to turn up….Thursday, I reckon.

Switched earth - no! Not a good time to find out my DVM has thrown a hissy fit.

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