RSV4 engine tear down, Part 1
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- čas přidán 18. 10. 2016
- (NOTE: This is not my motorcycle. I am doing this work for a friend so he can find out exactly what went wrong inside this engine to cause it to explode while riding on Circuit of The Americas. I own a 2013 RSV4 identical to this one but mine has not yet exploded. However I have a log of 11 friends, acquaintances, customers and CZcams subscribers who have suffered the exact same failures in their RSV4s.)
Opening the engine of a 2,500 mile 2013 aprilia RSV4 Factory after it exploded while riding on Circuit of The Americas.
I found a series of assembly errors including bolts coming loose, parts assembled upside down and damaged components
Video #2 shows the root cause of the explosion.
See my other videos for information on maintenance procedures for this engine and motorcycle.
Thanks to Sena for the Prism camera.
#rideconnected
Addendum: This engine was approximately 6 months old when the explosion happened. Piaggio denied the warranty claim, even despite the fact that the owner was a former Piaggio employee. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Thank you for documenting and sharing the entire process.
It's not always easy to create a video while working.
This is the only uncut V4 motorcycle engine rebuild I could find. Thank you for not fast forwarding through parts, and keeping it in real time
I wouldn't call this a rebuild, but a video like that is in the future now that I can retire this bike.
@@ShaunNielsen tear down. Sorry lol looking forward to it!
Good to see someone who goes for it and shows it unlike some who edit out when things don't go so smooth.
thanks
"Don't ask what your engine can do for you, but what you can do for your engine".
I am not particularly mechanically minded, just know how to ride fast but I sure admire you for knowing how to put that back together properly.
Assuming too much dude, what a chaos
I loved your method for prying the stuck rocker cover off, I wondered if any Trolls were going to stick an oar in 😂 Needs must and no harm. It’s hilarious how upset people can get sometimes. Very soon I’ll be pulling apart my old Honda VF750F engine, another V4, and needs a good scrub inside and out.
You my friend are a legend!! I've got the same bike and this was a great video to watch I'll definitely be watching your other vids thumbs up from me!!
Thanks. Check out my facebook group if you want more technical info on the RSV4 - facebook.com/groups/texasRSV4owners/
this is the italian build quality I was speaking of.
Jayden Valentine It happens to all bikes lol
+The Muscle Biker If you ever find yourself in Texas let me know - there's a track day here with your name on it.
Where are you located in Texas? I am in Dallas.
Great video thanks. You have inspired me to do something similar when I tear down an engine I am doing shortly. The trouble is, it is harder to pretend you know what you are doing on Camera!
We all have to start from the beginning. I started by rebuilding old junker car engines, then tractors, then 2-stroke race bikes. Each time I made a mistake - and I made many - I had to start over, and never made the same mistake again.
I have a 2014 Tuono and was having stalling and power issues. I bought the bike used with 6,262 miles on the clock. The bike just had a valve adjustment service almost 6,000 mile before factory recommended duration. It ran fine for about 1,000 miles and then the issues began. I stated to inquire on line what it could be. After seeing multiple videos with different possible issues/solutions. Then I realized the bad news. The valve guides from 2012-2015 seem to be an issue, at lease in the US using 10% ethanol fuel. I paid close attention to the portion of this video that focused on the valve shims. I thought I could find a repair that would not cost me a bunch of money. Mabey new shims and an adjustment could be the answer, about $1,000.00 at the dealer. I found a local So Cal Aprilia wizard to check it out. The valve guides were shot at 7,000+ miles. He sent me a video of the exhaust valves moving .15-.20 off center line just using his finger. He installed remanufactured head with custom machined hardened valve guides of his design. $3,400.00 later, I have had no issues in over 4,000 miles. We will see, he said he has done this on many 2012-2015 V4 1000 engines and has had no further problems. Finally to the end of this long ass post. If you are looking at buying an 2012-2015 Aprilia any model V4 1000 beware. Test ride it for completely, look at all maintenance records if available. If you see that it has had valve service done early run away. I have spent almost half as much fixing the bike as it cost used. The upside is now that it is fixed it is a bike on another planet. The power is stupid and the handling is awesome! The sheer fun this bike has to offer is off the map. I have been riding So Cal roads for 30+ years, and have owned 13 bikes. This thing is by far the best bike I have ever owned (except for the money it cost to fix it, but I can afford it). Oh ya save some money for tires.
Thanks for sharing mike. Glad you were able to get the problems fixed. Sad to say I have been contacted by 12 other people with the same problems - or worse. One friend just had his replacement engine break in the same way in a 2010 RSV4. Aprilia has lost a huge number of potential buyers with their refusal to acknowledge this issue or fix it under warranty.
@@ShaunNielsen Ya it is sad that Aprilia would not fix this issue. I know one rider who had his engine suck a valve while riding it. I destroyed the engine, very dangerous.
Another source or possible engine failure concern is a seized FCV "pressure adjust piston" due to the silicon plugging up the oil inlets. So hard to tell though.
Fantastic videos. Thank you for posting.
can take apart and scatter hundreds of parts all over the garage, then precisely put it all back together....cant remember his anniversary date. lol
LoL. Lucky for me I have a good memory for both these things!
Dude did you see the hole in the case? He is not putting that thing back together.
@@mikeglick3507 need new case
What motorcycle lift is in the video? Has it held up well?
Cool engine ! at 20:30 its a broken con rod, look at the valve pockets on the piston, they are not "in-line" with other piston or plane of the engine.
You sir! You deserve more subcriber! So useful video! Thank you so much! Please keep going like this
Thanks. hope it helps. let me know if you want to see others
@@ShaunNielsen the engine doesnt have finger followers!!
1) do the new ones have finger follower
2) is it possible for you to measure the base circle on bothe cams? Just the base circle not lift its really easy.
Please and looking forward for your response you are a hero!!
Great vidéo quality and concept, seen it all and didn't seen time going all thru. You Great ! Please go on, subscribed
Thanks
in your description you say after (a piston) punched its way through i would have to say that from the outside it looks like its the rod that won (or maybe lost) the fight ...........anyway great video-thanks for the upload --- keep up the good work
You're right . At first we thought it was a piston but after seeing that one for cap was missing it was obvious what happened.
Did you take the bolts out in the specified order? If not, you should. They should be numbered. Check the service manual.
I was thinking to buy myself rsv4 but after what av seen.. no way. Thanks bud 4 the video 👌👍
Thanks. More info on rebuilding this engine will come in the near future.
Shaun, I've a '16 RF and need to replace the head gasket (front) so am deciding to replace both. I have a question about installing a thinner gasket and squish. Can you assist? I'm on AF1 same profile name.
Cheers mate
I would always use the stock gasket size. aprilia engineers spent a lot of time designing that engine - changing just one aspect will have a follow on effect you dont expect.
why’s there all these extra parts after putting it back together.. but really, what was the cause of the exhaust valves being so shit
how happy are you with this engine layout and are there any design flaws , whatsoever ? Would you advice anyone to buy a RSV4 ? I know some guys who owned the Aprilia super motard V2 engine ... 450 cc. or 550 cc... sooner or later they had some issues with the engine , I know .... I know ... it's not the same engine, but even if it less complicated, than the RSV4 engine, still ... they needed special factory tools to get the job done ... any special tools needed for this one ?
I love this layout. Its compact, powerful, sounds great, and once certain mistakes from the factory are fixed - its very reliable. However its maintenance intensive if you want to use it on the track, and parts are expensive. Warranty support is non-existant and used parts are very rare. If someone wanted a bike to ride on occasional sunny weekends and had the skill to maintain it I couldnt think of a better bike. But if you want a commuter or track bike and dont have time/skill to do all the maintenance yourself, get a Japanese bike.
Regarding tools, yes there are a few required but no more than any other motor.
Hi Shaun, just a quick question. Is the engine rattling noise normal after valve clearance shim replacement. Or is it due to cam chain tensioner needing replacement? Cheers
Thank you
Remember, the cam chain tensioner gets its pressure not from a spring but from oil pressure. This means the chain is very loose for a few seconds after the engine starts up. This makes a lot of rattling noises, but its normal.
@@ShaunNielsen Excellent! Thank you for your reply. I really appreciate it. Cheers
Im going to get myself first liter bike, once i consider this rsv4. Couldnt afford the 2018/2019, does the 2016/17 still have any issues of the engine exploded if riden hard? Very hard to find one here, didnt know how much it cost for maintenance
The RSV4 wont be as reliable as a suzuki or Honda. If you ride it on the track you will need to check valve clearances every 1000 - 2000 miles. The engine will likely perform well, but aprilia recommend a total rebuild every 5,000 miles.
I was watching this video in horror with the disassembly methods you were using, then I read its a scrap engine lol. Awesome video man. Im going to motorcycle tech school in a week
What school did u go too?
@@thekidd2189 haha man that was awhile ago. I went to Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Orlando, Florida. Graduated last year!
@@daniellucas773 congrats bro I graduated from Phoenix campus lol what manufacturers did u take?
@@thekidd2189 I took BMW, I got shafted on the funding from the government at the end so even though I passed everything with a 4.0 I never got my degree :( gotta pay 20k somehow to get it. What manufacturers did you take?
@@daniellucas773sorry to hear that shit bro thats the government for ya tho I took Honda & Suzuki I thought about taking BMW but thats a different beast especially electronic wise
Your knowledge is quite unbelievable! Have to say ive a 2015 same milage, I should have got a honda!
Thanks for the feedback.
Thank you 👍👍
Hi there Shaun. I have my 2018 rsv4 rf at home. I noticed an odd knocking when releasing the clutch lever. Not when downshifting, when upshifting gears. Sometimes it does, sometimes not. Is it the slippery clutch?. I have seen some people talking about the cluth bearing to be correctly seated a normal behaviour on the slippery. Can you help me?.
Hi Chris, I'm not an expert on the 2018 - i've never worked on one. The best place to ask this question would be on the AF1 RSV4 forum - www.apriliaforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?69-2010-2013-RSV4-Factory-and-RSV4-R
Shaun Nielsen thank you!
EDR mentioned a Connecting Rod problem on those.
Great ad for Ryobi. Not so great for Aprilia.
hello consult what kilometers the valves are calibrated in the rsv4 2012
kar tol hi, not sure if you mean the interval between valve clearance checks- for 2012 i would check every 5,000kms for street use, 2500 for track use.
What kind of gains can you make with head work is there a cam that's available too?
Port matching might give a few percent improvement in flow, but barely enough to warrant the work. Modern engines are so well designed and manufactured there is rarely any performance to be gained by modification. The most likely result is moving the torque peak from one point in the RPM range to another.
Race specific cams will give more power at a higher rpm, but will remove it from lower in the rev range.
I ! very good video ouch so mich piece for me hehe ! So i m plannig to buy an aprillia tuono 2015 or 16 with the 1077 is it the same issu with this motor? its a money pit? no fiability at all? or i can go with that? thank for reply !! 😊😊
Tuono is a great bike, you will love it. Issues should be fixed now!
Thanks shawn keep posting!
Hi Shaun Im back again to your video... Im assembling my RSV4 engine and when it comes to load the cam chain tensioner with the special tool, I found that after turning the engine I hear a little slap and noticed the cam chain tensioner goes in and out a bit, like is not engaged at all. Is this normal?
remember that the tensioner is not like other bikes that use a spring - the RSV4 tensioner uses oil pressure to tighten the chain. Without that oil pressure the chain will stay loose.
@@ShaunNielsen what about the ratchet sistem inside? Is it possible that is not going out enough to click to the next step?
You make me question the skills that I have lmao great vid
Thanks for the feedback. (-:
Hello! Did you notice a plastic case from the 996 bike in your garage? I have ducati st4s, is it possible to install from 996 ??
Not sure what you mean by plastic case, but if you mean swapping the engine, keep in mind the ST4 engine has a swingarm pivot in the crankcase. The 996 is very different.
Shaun Nielsen I meant a fairing plastic! wings! change the look of st4 to 996
Hi mate good stuff! You should get yourself some zip lock plastic bags and a black marker to make putting it back together easier but great job 👍
Thanks. This motor was scrapped. Anything salvageable was sold off piece by piece.
I was quite curious to see how these mega hp aprilia v engine would hold up. Not well by the looks of it. Both aprilia and and Ducati are pushing crazy horsepower out their v4s and I think they may have went a bit too far. In order to be emissions compliant engines now are running so lean and to keep weight down everything is made as light as possible. Anyway nice video man enjoyed it thoroughly
Thanks for the feedback. Keep in mind that the later aprilia motors were more reliable. However their warranty policies have not improved.
I'm about to drive 4 hours away this weekend to buy a 2016 RSV4 LE Do you know if this problem had been addressed by then?
Unfortunately I dont know for certain. Check the RSV4 forum: www.apriliaforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?69-2010-2013-RSV4-Factory-and-RSV4-R
Thank you, Shaun. Much appreciated.
Thauma your courage my frend.
8:26.... i feel like you looked down and thought "probly shouldve kept track of where those went...oh well its trashed anyway...YEET"
Yeeted it!
Hi from Down Under. Is this the same engine as the 2011?
Not really. Some flaws were fixed, but not all.
re: "a 2,500 mile 2013 aprilia RSV4 Factory" btw, was this engine not already replaced whole under the original recall related to this exact problem...? or no...?
There were no recalls on this engine. The previous model had issues with the rods but this one was supposed to be safe.
not a lot of people use impacts on their cam caps... youre a brave man.
This is a scrap motor - the only reason for the teardown was finding the cause of the explosion.
I was thinking that same thing, but then now learning it’s scrap that makes it a little better. (I like to keep spare bolts and shit)
this will be hella helpful.. i may need a reassembly video of the bike.. reinstalling the engine.. because that's what i have to do lol..
I'm planning to install PAIR valve blockoffs eventually. The engine has to be dropped a little to do this so I'll be sure to get another video of this.
Mate do you know if aprilia sells over sized trust bearings for the connecting rods?
They do. I believe there are 3 sizes. You can find them in the parts list.
Shaun Nielsen they don’t.. I did a lot of research... if your crank fails your engine is done
Hi Shaun , in order to replace the timing chains how can i lock the tensioner, tx for your help
Better check the AF1 forums for the rsv4.
@@ShaunNielsen thank you
Mr Shaun Nielsen,
I have a stucked RPM needle for RSV4 ( switch on and stuck at 3k rpm) how can I have this fix?
I tried doing the connect/disconnect of the battery but its still the same.
Care to advice, please?
what year is your RSV4? You should ask on the AF1 forums and you will likely get an answer there.
@@ShaunNielsen I own a 2012 RSV4 R APRC. I have recently remedied the needle issues by opening up the dashboard carefully and managed to repositioned the needle to where it was suppose to be at.
Reassembled the dashboard plug it back in and thank goodness, the RPM needle is working properly since.
Anyway Thank You so much for replying to my queries.
Nice race bike motor! :)
mi vengono i brividi quando vedo uno che usa la pistola per svitare le viti su un motore
I'm finding some oil leaking from the what looks like the forward head gasket of my 15 tuono. only the left side. I'm going to replace the head gasket and hope that fixes it. What are things I should be looking for?
Have a close look at the valves and retainers. They are a known weak spot - 2 bikes i know of had valves let go in the last month. if you can, measure the valve stems and make sure all dimensions are within spec. And of course make sure the valve clearances are correct. What year is your bike? How many kilometers? Has it had a valve adjust already?
Shaun Nielsen I had a shop look at the valves at 12k miles, they said they needed to adjust 1 but I didn't hear which one. I'll have to do some research in the areas you are telling to to look. im not sure where the valve retainers are or what the measurments are supposed to be. I have the service station manual so I will look in there. The bike is a 2015 with 16k miles on it now.
Do you ride the bike at the track? And what kind of oil do you use?
Shaun Nielsen no track days. just twisty roads with my friends. I just put in motul 5w40 300v full synthetic and it's still leaking. I came back from my ride today to find a drop on the ground. I can hear the valves pretty loud and it always worried me but I think that's all aprilias.
Great mechanic !!
Thanks.
My new design bike
There should be no way a manufacturer can deny a warranty claim for catastrophic engine failure on a 6 month old bike that has it's service history current. BTW. Those are some cavernous intake ports on that V4.
I agree. But aprilia/Piaggio seems to think this is justifiable. It's costing them many new bike sales though. I've switched to Ducati now and will always warn people about my experience. I'm just lucky that my hyper vigilant maintenance has prevented similar problems on my own RSV4.
What engine lift/jack is that?
Its the Harbor Freight aluminum ATV lift: www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-capacity-atv-motorcycle-lift-63397.html
Have i got anything to look out for on my 2010 model,
Currently done 16k. Cheers.
Have you had a valve clearance check done? That would be the first thing.
@@ShaunNielsen no I havnt and I don't think it ever has had one done with the previous owner, thank you for getting back in touch cheers
legend
So how many miles before these buckets went bad?
This engine exploded with 2,500 miles on the odometer.
Was all that "miss-assembly" done a t the factory?
Unfortunately yes.
Italians have a long way to go to have their quality department equal that of the Japanese. :( their artistic designs though, are without equal.
What do you think about this engine??. I have bought the 2018 new RSV4 RF.
Hi Chris, its a brilliant engine. Now that the quality control issues have been addressed (fingers crossed) all the problems that I've found on numerous RSV4 engines should never happen again.
That sounds good!!. I just discovered your profile. I am watching all your videos. Good job, this is so teachy and techy!.
I hope they help!
I like the RSV4 and hear KTM and Norton are developing V4 engines for their new 4 cylinder bikes. As far as the RSV4 you are working on, the engine is very similar to the VFR750, much more compact. I might pick me up a used RSV4 and rebuild it. I just rebuilt the engine on my VFR and I think I got the timing reversed, possibly the damaged head gasket I reused; a new one is in the mail. What I did was resurfaced the shim bucket head with wet sand to smooth it out, a 25 year old motorcycle. The RSV4 you have is newer. That said, I have to redo my camshafts and as you can see, the V4 is confusing. I think mine is firing when the exhaust is opening, revolution #2 instead of revolution #1; I'll redo the camshafts and install the new head gasket. It looks like the heads are "burning" or damaging the buckets, similar to the old VF750, VF500, and the VF1000 Interceptor. To alleviate this Honda resorted to gear driven cams.
I like your taste in engines. Check out my videos on my VFR750R. The standard VFR has a 180 degree crank like the RSV4 but mine has the 360 degree crank. The differences are huge. Be careful with the damaged bucket. Did you double check valve clearance after you fixed the bucket?
I used new valves, oil seals, lapped them, and new springs. This made the clearance check two additional days. When I installed the camshalfts and did the first 360 spin, #2 cylinder binded while opening. I took out both the shim and bucket and it spun fine, so I knew I had to lower the clearance, I ordered a 1.20mm shim to measure them and let it spin. Now I had the intake on 15mm and the exhaust on 20mm, all of them. Before I put the camshafts back on, I did a compression test and measured 150lbs. after the head rebuild. With all the clearances now good, I reinstalled all parts and the engine refused to start. I eliminated the spark and fuel problem by replacing the coils and a 100% rebuilt carb which ran perfect on my other VFR. So I am down to this; bad head gasket or improper timing. Also, I used a newer rear upper head and the front upper head is the original one, two separate serial numbers but same year models. I know it is not compression, fuel, air, or spark. I did not detect any leaks but a small amount of coolant is present in the upper head due to the bad head gasket I reused. Any ideas... T2 has two settings, thus the arrow and a dash mark; both lined up but there is no guarantee they should be the other way.
What bunch of know it alls. Lol Just kidding, the reason I looked this video up is because I’m considering buying a used VFR750. Thanks guys.Alex I watched your video which lead me to Shaun’s.
You gotta be shittin me. "Rebuilt?" With a damaged what? USED head gasket?? Cam timing 180° out? What the Hell are you putting a used, damaged head gasket in it for?
Great video man!
Just curious, are you a smoker?
Thanks. Actually no - the giant bucket of butts was for my ex.
are you sure you can put it all back together?
This motor was trash. No need to reassemble. The good bits were sold off, the rest was used for training on how motors work and what not to do when rebuilding...
isn't there a specific year rsv4 that had problems? I'm hunting for a track only rsv4 and wondering, cheers mate
The first gen had a batch of bad conrods but they were covered under warranty. These days it seems to be random issues that happen for no predictable reason. A track only RSV4 would be an awesome choice but it will need a lot more maintenance than a Japanese bike. But it will also be easy to ride fast and have great feel in the corners.
My RSV$ is track only. I change the oil and filter every event (usually 2 days on the track). I check the valve clearances every 2000 miles and strip the bike after every event to check for issues. So far this has prevented any major issues but I've been lucky. Many (most) friends with aprilias have had serious problems but none of them have been as aggressive with their maintenance.
Shaun Nielsen found a 2012 with 7k today I'm gonna turn into a track only. Your videos got Me Into them! I just hope I don't have to do anything this extensive every few track days
Be really careful with that bike. They dont seem to like heavy track use - another three friends of mine had their RSV4s explode in the last 2 months. They all spent time at the track and while 1 is still waiting for a diagnosis the other 2 had valve springs break. Dont skimp on oil changes - treat it like a princess and you might be safe. I personally am looking to trade mine for another brand soon. (I know 8 people who've had their RSV4s explode now.)
Shaun Nielsen reading this doesn't make me want one now. Ugh. I thought the rsv4 was designed reliable after all these years.
I'd not abuse it hard but I'd push it for the track. That's the problem. I thought it was designed for hard use
Hey shaun, amazing how efficient you are at doing this. I think im being ripped off by my local aprilai dealer. The front rocker cover is removed ( motor in situe) to remove a valve ( which is the problem) they said it would take 6 hours.. If your video is not skipped then removing the cylinder head took what 18 minutes ( giving you some lee way) wow 5hr 40 to remove the valve.. must be one hell of a job! lol
Thanks. Keep in mind though that this is a scrap engine. This teardown is not a rebuild so the same level of care is not needed. As a result the process is much faster. When I did a recent teardown of an MV Agusta motor prior to rebuilding it I took a lot more time to prevent damage, label and organize parts and assemblies and document issues.
Regarding a valve swap, thats a big job. I'll be installing new heads on my motor soon (quicker/cheaper than replacing valves, guides and springs) and i can imagine it will take the better part of 2 days (16 hrs)
dont forget they have to remov eth ehwole harness and engine fully from the chasis to do that work. Getting to, then finding all the wiring plugs and unhooking/rehooking them and getting them out of the way is an EASY 2 hours alone
I swear when I saw that hole in the case, I got the same feeling as when you see some insanely graphic injury on one of those f&@%ed up gore sites.
I`ve only got to the head coming off,but it`ll be a broken rod that`s punched through the block.
Norwegian Rat, Hahahaha, your user name cracks me up. I did commercial pest control for a couple years about 10 years ago.
The Stranglers album 1977....before PC lefties took over.
Ahhh, ok, got it. And, eff the lefties, they make me sick!
Yep,the Left are now the new Right,in fact they are more dictatorial,and will be our downfall.Just as the Romans built a roads network that provided their enemies with the means to march straight into Rome en masse and conquer them,the lefty element have left the West exposed to alien forces that are taking over.....and eventually to Russia.China et al.You only have to look at how immigration has been forced onto Europe by The Church of Rome ran EU .Principality and Power of Europe by Adrian Hilton,written in the `90s explains to plan.Bring it to its knees by flooding in aliens,control people`s hearts and minds through ridiculous EU directives/laws,and take over.The Church of Rome has made no secret of its aim,it`s always been its plan that Church will usurp State.Look what`s happened in Sweden,their own Parliamentary representative selling her country out to the EU.What a traitor that woman is to her fellow woman,thousands of whom have been raped by immigrants.The press and police are forced into news blackouts,the truth is being hidden from us,Internet information removed.If people thought the Right were/are bad,they need to think again.I`m sure US has a similar story.One of our biggest cities,Birmingham was recently taken over by Mohammedans for Radam,shutting down many traffic routes,up many-fold from last year and our main Radio station Radio 4 often allows Praise be to the prophet to be voiced.This is a prophet who removed the genitals of young men in front of their families,butchered and killed many and incited violence on a grand scale.He married a 6yo girl and raped her from 9 years old onward.This is all documented in Islamic writings.There are over 40 Islamic sects,all name their sons after that psychotic,murdering,rapist prophet.He is the one who gave them the word of their god,to which they adhere to.Imagine the field day our legal profession would have if we named our children after Hitler,Stalin or some other some serial killer or rapist!
then at minute 19 one piston isn't facing the right direction when you take the frint head off !!! wow not a great advert for Aprilia
bad news, as soon as you pulled the head, that piston has rotated, broken con rod?
Yep.
0:22, "piston punched its way out of the case." I hate it when that happens.
He must have lost bunch of bolts and screws....
Nice.
what about the warranty?
It had expired shortly before the incident. And the bikes owner used to work for Piaggio and knows people who still work for the company. They offered no help.
thats what you get when the warranty is over... Anyways after watching this videos how could i ever think on buying an aprilia? Im a mechanic too, love the video! thanks for responding immediately
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NIce video.It´s the the best engine bike.V4
the best xD yes we see hahaha
Why do they almost sound like the r1 crossplane engine?
The R1 crossplane crankshaft is designed to work like a V4 engine.
me seeing that holes : oh syhiiitt
Ładna rzeźnia :)
I wish I was able to do this.. seems like aop much but I would love to learn. Just damm need a lot of tools and time and space. 😐
I'm getting dizzy
DAMN!!! This guy must hold it Wide Open till it goes Bang.
This happened on the back straight at COTA where speeds over 170mph are common.
Respect.@@ShaunNielsen
This RSV4 didn't belong to anyone from the club did it?
Fortunately for Rick, no.
Is this for your bike or someone else’s
This was a customer bike. I'm just lucky that my hyper vigilant maintenance has prevented similar problems on my own RSV4.
Shaun Nielsen yea man I get ya the Italian bikes are by far more maintenance in the long run but they definitely reward the person if they take good care of them
stuff like this scare me away from the RSV4.. really want one though
more like scary mechanics. I'd say this engine went through a bad workshop before it got into this guys hands.
Great job man but yeah basically sums up why I will never buy and Aprilia. Such failure is unacceptable.
And thats the biggest problem piaggio doesnt seem to understand. Every manufacturer has issues - just look at the R1M transmission problem. But Yamaha stepped up and took care of their customers. Aprilia is paying for a lot more than a single new engine in lost sales. The RSV4 is an amazing machine and its a shame more people dont get a chance to find that out.
I own a 2005 rsvr (vtwin) and it's been pretty much bulletproof. Then again the motor in mine is a rotax unit. I had a tuono v4 1100 for 2 weeks as a loaner and it was amazing. They really are great bikes. Don't write them off that easily
Just bought rsv4 2011 only road bike 20 miles oil leaks and timing chain tensioner rattles on start up when warm sick of it all ready shite
So were saying it came from the factory with these faults? "I found a series of assembly errors including bolts coming loose, parts assembled upside down and damaged components"
Unfortunately, yes. This motor exploded due to incorrect assembly at the factory.
That is a horrifying thought given the cost of an Aprilia. That assembly was faulty.
When you removed the magnetio cover and didnt take the washers it was killing me inside..
Remember this is a scrap engine. Its more important to work quickly. Time is money.
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Quite messy.. But interesting
Bike Mechanic APRILIA
Yikes!
Unfortunately, the camera movement makes this impossible to watch.
Mesti banyak latihan om...
Lots of practise. Since I was a little kid. Start small, work your way up.
200k miles? Wowwww.
good man ...great video ...v helpfull !!
Thanks. Working on 2 more right now. Hope they help.
Is this sort of thing common to RSV4 engines?
No its not. But it happens more often than it should.
Shaun Nielsen spot on answer 😅
Politically correct answer. "Not common but happens more often than it should." Don't consider an Aprilia if your income is not over 6 figures and maybe 7 would be better.
Quisiera ver maestro como van los arboles de levas y la cafena de la Aprilia 1100 srv4
Good video, but boy, what a mess your garage is!
A clean garage is a sure sign of a sick mind!
mine is spotless... your saying makes so much sense!
Now the head studs/nuts 🥴
Unnerving silence when struggling to remove the cam cover followed by misuse of tools when butchering it with a screwdriver 😮, seems Ryobi don’t do plastic wedges eh!? The compressor noise killed it though 😞