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Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 02-11-2009, 09:20 AM
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Posted By Smithers
Hows it working so far. FREAKIN AWESOME!! ...

Hows it working so far. FREAKIN AWESOME!!

Here is you guys' answer: The charging system isn't keeping up your bikes battery charge. This wears them out and you will have problems. This is due to...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 02-03-2009, 01:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 38,406
Posted By Smithers
Now it's time to install my carbon fiber rear...

Now it's time to install my carbon fiber rear cowl instead of the mean fluorescent one I just took off. :)
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 02-03-2009, 01:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 38,406
Posted By Smithers
Here we are all done and shrink wrapped. ...

Here we are all done and shrink wrapped.

http://www.fourwheelperformance.com/aprilia/aprilia_brownconnector_18.jpg

I had some sticky side foam padding I had installed previously. Wrapping the...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 02-03-2009, 01:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 38,406
Posted By Smithers
A couple shots of the crud wires being soldered...

A couple shots of the crud wires being soldered together. Not so pretty but it will work a hundred times better. When you push the strands together they like to fray out so I took a strand of copper...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 02-03-2009, 01:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 38,406
Posted By Smithers
Here are the connectors I cut off the wires with...

Here are the connectors I cut off the wires with the Dremel. That tool really makes nice cuts so taking the crimped connectors off really doesn't take long. The hard to see corrosion is just bound to...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 02-03-2009, 12:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 38,406
Posted By Smithers
Now it's time to get the soldering tools prepped....

Now it's time to get the soldering tools prepped. I got my trusty SA1000 out and red hot. These big wires soak up SO much heat that you must have a really hot iron to maintain the heat so that the...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 02-03-2009, 12:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 38,406
Posted By Smithers
This is a pretty boring topic and it's time to...

This is a pretty boring topic and it's time to add some color. As an intermission topic here is the quickest way I take off my rear cowl from the fairly large rear passenger subframe. I just remove...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 02-03-2009, 12:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 38,406
Posted By Smithers
As you can see in the above picture the pins...

As you can see in the above picture the pins don't make much contact with each other when the are connected. Judging by the size of the wires you can see that there is a lot of constant energy going...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 02-03-2009, 12:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 38,406
Posted By Smithers
Now here is a look at the brown connector cracked...

Now here is a look at the brown connector cracked open. I used a Dremel to cut it open nice and easy. I HIGHLY recommend you bring out your Dremel to have on hand for cutting the connector apart as...
Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 02-03-2009, 12:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 38,406
Posted By Smithers
Here is a dead giveaway your connector is bad....

Here is a dead giveaway your connector is bad. It's old! Plus from my example the yellow wire sheathing has discolored with a brown tint.
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Forum: Aprilia Mille RSVR - 1st Generation 02-03-2009, 12:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 38,406
Posted By Smithers
The Famous Aprilia Failed Brown Connector! Regulator Connector Fix.

SO it finally happened to me. My battery had been slowly running out of juice and if I didn't have it connected to the Battery Tender then it would lose power after 5-6 days. Not that is discharges....
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