NEW BIKE... and a problem already - SV650.org

02-08-10, 09:45 PM

I am now the proud owner of an Aprilia RSV 1000, pictures to follow shortly! I've done 500 miles in just under 2 weeks, and very much enjoying the bike. Its incredibly fast, powerful and the handling is brilliant. but..

I've noticed that when at full throttle, usually in the higher gears (although this might be because I dont often hit full throttle in the lower gears...) when it gets into the higher revs (6 or 7k) the revs quickly race round to the redline while the bike stops accelerating, as if I've pulled the clutch in slightly.

I would guess that the clutch is worn out? Or could it be something else? Perhaps the clutch requires adjustment. It is hydraulic, and I have no experience of these I'm afraid.

Any advice gratefully accepted

Sid Squid · 02-08-10, 10:12 PM

The clutch is obviously slipping, and as I recall there's no adjuster as such - as you say the clutch is hydraulic - so the clutch may well be worn, note however that some Aprilias use a vacuum system to imitate the action of a slipper clutch, if this isn't working right I've heard of said clutches doing odd things.

02-08-10, 10:14 PM

Right, I'll get on an RSV forum and see if they are as knowledge about the bike as many people on here are about the SV then! It doesn't feel like the slipper clutch on my bike works anyway, so it could be that which is the problem

dyzio · 02-08-10, 10:17 PM

What year Aprilia is it?
It's common with older models 99-03 (or at least with the Falco - same engine) to experience the clutch to slip when incorrect oil is used (needs 15-50 SEMI synth).

These guys should be able to help:
http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/f...splay.php?f=11

02-08-10, 10:28 PM

It's a 2000 model, so yes, an older model. I'd be happy if it just required an oil change!

dyzio · 02-08-10, 10:33 PM

Check on the RSV section, but if someone said this about a Falco, I'd tell him to change the oil. I'm using Motul 5100 15w50 and never had a problem.

02-08-10, 10:42 PM

Right, have just registered on the RSV forum, introduced myself and asked about it. Thanks for the suggestion, I'll ring up the dealer than sold me the bike (doing a service just before they gave it to me) and ask them what oil they put in. hopefully they'll know

Biker Biggles · 02-08-10, 10:49 PM

If you recently bought it from a dealer Id take it back and get them to fix it.

Nick_69 · 03-08-10, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

If you recently bought it from a dealer Id take it back and get them to fix it.

Take it back and ask coz they sld of checked this before it was sold to u

03-08-10, 11:35 AM

try the AF1 forum its american but full of usefull info.

Regards

Alex

02-08-10, 09:45 PM	#1
Liam9188 Guest Posts: n/a	NEW BIKE... and a problem already I am now the proud owner of an Aprilia RSV 1000, pictures to follow shortly! I've done 500 miles in just under 2 weeks, and very much enjoying the bike. Its incredibly fast, powerful and the handling is brilliant. but.. I've noticed that when at full throttle, usually in the higher gears (although this might be because I dont often hit full throttle in the lower gears...) when it gets into the higher revs (6 or 7k) the revs quickly race round to the redline while the bike stops accelerating, as if I've pulled the clutch in slightly. I would guess that the clutch is worn out? Or could it be something else? Perhaps the clutch requires adjustment. It is hydraulic, and I have no experience of these I'm afraid. Any advice gratefully accepted

02-08-10, 10:12 PM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: NEW BIKE... and a problem already The clutch is obviously slipping, and as I recall there's no adjuster as such - as you say the clutch is hydraulic - so the clutch may well be worn, note however that some Aprilias use a vacuum system to imitate the action of a slipper clutch, if this isn't working right I've heard of said clutches doing odd things. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

02-08-10, 10:14 PM	#3
Liam9188 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NEW BIKE... and a problem already Right, I'll get on an RSV forum and see if they are as knowledge about the bike as many people on here are about the SV then! It doesn't feel like the slipper clutch on my bike works anyway, so it could be that which is the problem

02-08-10, 10:17 PM	#4
dyzio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Aberdeen'ski Posts: 2,274	Re: NEW BIKE... and a problem already What year Aprilia is it? It's common with older models 99-03 (or at least with the Falco - same engine) to experience the clutch to slip when incorrect oil is used (needs 15-50 SEMI synth). These guys should be able to help: http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/f...splay.php?f=11

02-08-10, 10:28 PM	#5
Liam9188 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NEW BIKE... and a problem already It's a 2000 model, so yes, an older model. I'd be happy if it just required an oil change!

02-08-10, 10:33 PM	#6
dyzio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Aberdeen'ski Posts: 2,274	Re: NEW BIKE... and a problem already Check on the RSV section, but if someone said this about a Falco, I'd tell him to change the oil. I'm using Motul 5100 15w50 and never had a problem.

02-08-10, 10:42 PM	#7
Liam9188 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NEW BIKE... and a problem already Right, have just registered on the RSV forum, introduced myself and asked about it. Thanks for the suggestion, I'll ring up the dealer than sold me the bike (doing a service just before they gave it to me) and ask them what oil they put in. hopefully they'll know

02-08-10, 10:49 PM	#8
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: NEW BIKE... and a problem already If you recently bought it from a dealer Id take it back and get them to fix it. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

03-08-10, 11:35 AM	#10
454697819 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NEW BIKE... and a problem already try the AF1 forum its american but full of usefull info. Regards Alex

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