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Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 08-07-2008, 11:45 PM
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Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
Ahhh now this is the good life. I just need to...

Ahhh now this is the good life. I just need to get that F355 back in my own driveway... someday I will have something comparable.
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Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 07-22-2008, 10:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
Everything ran great up to Monterey and back last...

Everything ran great up to Monterey and back last weekend. The only problem was the battery! I went straight to the bank in the morning and it wouldn't start. I got a ride from a friend to take the...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 07-22-2008, 10:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
The latest thing I've done to the bike is install...

The latest thing I've done to the bike is install HID lights. This is a must for all modern motorcycle riders. Finally I can actually see a good distance at night and I don't even have to use the...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 06-06-2008, 09:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
And with the Puig windscreen finally here... ...

And with the Puig windscreen finally here...

http://www.fourwheelperformance.com/aprilia/aprilia_puig01.jpg

I had to overnight a rear master cylinder so I'll be installing that tomorrow so it...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 06-01-2008, 07:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
Ah today is a good day! The bike is back on the...

Ah today is a good day! The bike is back on the road. But I'm literally waiting for paint to dry!

I made sure to tie up the rear speed sensor, make sure there were no loose bolts, tied up the turn...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 05-20-2008, 10:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
Since parts have been coming in at a pretty good...

Since parts have been coming in at a pretty good rate I decided to put in a full day of work on the bike again. The bike is nearly done & I just need a couple more small things and to finish some...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 05-10-2008, 09:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
OK OK so I know this doesn't exactly look like...

OK OK so I know this doesn't exactly look like I'm making progress but I am! I had to replace all the hoses since they were deteriorating. If you care for the details of changing out the hoses check...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 05-07-2008, 04:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
I'm really tearing into things now. I am...

I'm really tearing into things now. I am replacing all the coolant lines and clamps as the current ones were deteriorating. I also removed all those clumsy vacuum lines and the charcoal canister to...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 04-22-2008, 10:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
Woohoo it's going back together. I really like...

Woohoo it's going back together. I really like the bright rear end color I found. A little stressful stretching the rear faring around the subframe but I was able to manage. In the near future I'll...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 04-15-2008, 10:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
Just for reference here is a shot of the rear...

Just for reference here is a shot of the rear swingarm as I took it apart for cleaning. Yeah I know I get a little crazy cleaning things BUT I also wanted to closely inspect the welds for stress. The...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 04-15-2008, 09:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
So moving on to the rear end, I removed the...

So moving on to the rear end, I removed the subframe and took it in to have it powdercoated along with the front fairing bracket. My neighbors roping steer got pimped out with some aluminum and a new...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 04-08-2008, 10:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
And after some abrasive cleaning up and...

And after some abrasive cleaning up and installation here is the end result. I couldn't be happier.

http://www.fourwheelperformance.com/aprilia/aprilia_ebcironrotors.jpg
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 04-08-2008, 09:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
Since I was installing the brakes on a slow night...

Since I was installing the brakes on a slow night you know I had to weigh the wheels before and after just for the hell of it. My new Canon SD1000 digital camera takes pictures so damn fast easy I...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 04-08-2008, 09:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
Oh what a good day today was. I got my new (new...

Oh what a good day today was. I got my new (new to me : ) full floating iron rotors in the mail today and spent the evening installing them. They truly are full floating as you can hear them jingle...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 04-07-2008, 03:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
Yeap I think I'm going to go with black again....

Yeap I think I'm going to go with black again. They shoot black almost everyday so I'll have it back very soon. It looks a lot better than the silver IMO.
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Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 04-07-2008, 03:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
Nothing better than new parts that just came in...

Nothing better than new parts that just came in the mail! Ok used but like new. We're on a budget here! Big shot out to Jim back in Oklahoma who hooked me up. Every single piece will be put to good...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 04-05-2008, 10:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
So this evening I had a chance to move things...

So this evening I had a chance to move things around a little in the garage and get the Aprilia ready for some serious work. I'm getting pretty motivated now that I have parts to work with. Among the...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 04-04-2008, 07:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
Today was a good day. The Fed Ex man rolled up...

Today was a good day. The Fed Ex man rolled up with a big box which meant that my front faring had arrived. So I was able to put it all back together today and I'll be riding this weekend.
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Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 04-03-2008, 04:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
In the meantime my old trusty Honda CA160 is...

In the meantime my old trusty Honda CA160 is still running strong! Now this is more my speed, haha. You can bet that this guy gets 60mpg all day long too.
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Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 04-03-2008, 03:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 52,429
Posted By Smithers
I was also lucky enough to meet Jeff out in...

I was also lucky enough to meet Jeff out in Michigan who sold me some EBC iron brake rotors. He definitely had some advice to help me out sorting out the suspension and such. The brakes he is selling...
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