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« on: January 20, 2010, 11:08:14 PM »
The bikes have barely made it in to owners hands and rumors are flooding the web that Aprilia is recalling many RSV4s and RS4V-Rs to address "a potential engine failure due to the identification of a batch of components that do not meet quality standards."

I guess the engine failures experienced at the moto journo testing at Mugello late last year were not a fluke and it's got Aprilia scared.

The reported remedy?  Replace the entire engine.  Ouch.

Stay tuned for more info.
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« on: January 20, 2010, 11:08:14 PM »
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« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2010, 11:15:52 PM »
Try to keep up, Skip!   Bigsmile

This message has a link to the Aprilia forum with more info:

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,22087.msg1140903.html#msg1140903

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« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2010, 11:17:51 PM »
Yeah....that thread was started a year ago. Lol
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« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2010, 07:24:41 AM »
According to MotorcycleNewsAustralia all Aprilia RSV-4 Factory models imported prior to 31 December 2009 are recalled due to potential engine failure...
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« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2010, 07:46:19 AM »
Way back when dinosaurs roamed the earth (1980's) I seem to remember the 1st Honda Interceptors recalled for a crankshaft problem. What is it about V-4's?  Headscratch :pokestick:

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« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2010, 07:49:44 AM »
Aprilia got a bad batch of connecting rods.That's been public for quite some time.They've finally identified the possible recipients and are going to fix it.I'd consider that fair play.Sucks but still they didn't drag their feet or deny a problem.
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« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2010, 09:02:00 AM »
 Looks like they learned from the SXV550 episode and are confronting the issue much quicker this time.   Thumbsup
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« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2010, 09:52:06 AM »
Quote from: thatguy on January 21, 2010, 07:49:44 AM

Aprilia got a bad batch of connecting rods.That's been public for quite some time.They've finally identified the possible recipients and are going to fix it.I'd consider that fair play.Sucks but still they didn't drag their feet or deny a problem.


The hell they didn't.  When their press launch was interrupted by a bunch of bikes keeling over dead on the track, their followup specifically said that it was a single batch from a subcontractor that didn't make it into any production machines.

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« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2010, 10:18:26 AM »
My question is:  Do you trust your local tech/mechanic to do an engine swap on your exotic RSV4?
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« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2010, 10:23:53 AM »
Quote from: UFO on January 21, 2010, 10:18:26 AM

My question is:  Do you trust your local tech/mechanic to do an engine swap on your exotic RSV4?


The Answer is.....................you have no choice.
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« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2010, 11:31:49 AM »
I guess Aprilia really is the Italian Honda.
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« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2010, 11:53:55 AM »
Quote from: atadaskew on January 21, 2010, 11:31:49 AM

I guess Aprilia really is the Italian Honda.


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« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2010, 11:56:47 AM »
Nah, it's no big deal.  It's just the entire frigging engine. Lol
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« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2010, 12:02:26 PM »
Quote from: Gilligan on January 21, 2010, 10:18:26 AM

My question is:  Do you trust your local tech/mechanic to do an engine swap on your exotic RSV4?


Totally - just would hate to wait for the new engine to take it's sweet ass time getting to Seattle after plunking down 20 grand for a new bike.
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« Reply #14 on: January 21, 2010, 12:37:39 PM »
The word is the issue is with sub-standard connecting rods from their supplier.  It didn't make it into every machine but for those it did...its just easier and less risky to say replace the entire engine.
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« Reply #15 on: January 21, 2010, 12:38:11 PM »
Quote from: scottzilla on January 21, 2010, 11:56:47 AM

Nah, it's no big deal.  It's just the entire frigging engine. Lol


I agree. An engine swap is not difficult at all.  Seriously.  
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« Reply #16 on: January 21, 2010, 12:59:23 PM »
Quote from: Mr Sunshine on January 21, 2010, 12:38:11 PM



I agree. An engine swap is not difficult at all.  Seriously.  


Waaay less chance for something to go wrong with an engine swap than having the shop open up the motor.
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« Reply #17 on: January 21, 2010, 05:36:11 PM »
Thank goodness I didn't buy one  Bigok
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« Reply #18 on: January 21, 2010, 06:01:47 PM »
Quote from: falconati on January 21, 2010, 05:36:11 PM

Thank goodness I didn't buy one  Bigok


yeah.


Ducati..........making mechanics out of riders for 70 years.
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« Reply #19 on: January 21, 2010, 06:30:28 PM »
This is great....there are going to be some CHERRY RSV4's for sale soon for CHEAP!  w00t!
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« Reply #20 on: January 21, 2010, 10:42:40 PM »
Quote from: thatguy on January 21, 2010, 06:01:47 PM


Ducati..........making mechanics out of riders for 70 years.


Sounds like a win/win to me.
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« Reply #21 on: January 22, 2010, 07:40:15 AM »
Good timing - I'm sure they just love a recall like that when bike makers are taking in the shorts.
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« Reply #22 on: January 22, 2010, 07:53:42 AM »
From what I've read only Aprilia dealers whose mechanics have completed the RSV-4 schooling are certified to do the engine swap. Aprilia is leaving the choice of dealership up to the consumer and will pick up and deliver the bike when the work is complete. AF-1 in Texas is going to be busy....
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« Reply #23 on: January 22, 2010, 08:29:50 AM »
It's way better to swap an engine than rebuild and replace rods.  Good call on Aprilia.  I'd be mighty pissed if I owned one of the affected (Infected) bikes though. Crazy  
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« Reply #24 on: January 22, 2010, 03:25:13 PM »
Gotta agree with zilla,it is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa y better to have powerplant replaced then let them work on internals.

Engine replacement is no biggie,almost idiot proof job,on the other hand I would not trust dealership with splitting cases,pulling pistons,swapping rods,retorquing everything back,etc.

Shit happens,I actually like Aprilla`s approach,way better then Honda`s with oil burning cbr1000rr.( set of fresh rings on old bores and pistons is really gonna give perfect seal ? )  
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« Reply #25 on: January 23, 2010, 03:57:31 PM »
Besides, Aprilia will get a set of low mile cases back that they can inspect and reuse in new bikes if necessary
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« Reply #26 on: January 26, 2010, 09:39:02 AM »
Quote from: tomek on January 22, 2010, 03:25:13 PM

Engine replacement is no biggie,almost idiot proof job,on the other hand I would not trust dealership with splitting cases,pulling pistons,swapping rods,retorquing everything back,etc.


The last time I was at the dealer they put my rear tire on backwards.  You want people like that replacing engines? Crazy

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« Reply #27 on: January 26, 2010, 09:52:20 AM »
Quote from: falconati on January 21, 2010, 05:36:11 PM

Thank goodness I didn't buy one  Bigok

 I guess you had the money alocated to buy it. Right? ... or just online BS?
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« Reply #28 on: January 26, 2010, 11:21:18 AM »
Quote from: UFO on January 26, 2010, 09:39:02 AM



The last time I was at the dealer they put my rear tire on backwards.  You want people like that replacing engines? Crazy

Just sayin'. Lol


It's easier to tell if they put the engine in upside down/backwards/sideways than if they had to crack the cases and swap stuff inside.

Really, which option would you prefer given the two?
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As for the tyre backeards thing.. the dumbass at the tyre shop did that to me twice in one sitting!  Puts it on backwards, I point it out, he takes it off and then puts it on backwards again!
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« Reply #29 on: January 26, 2010, 05:10:00 PM »
Quote from: oie on January 26, 2010, 09:52:20 AM


 I guess you had the money alocated to buy it. Right? ... or just online BS?


I was just making a joke.  I severely doubt I would ever buy a liter RR
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« Reply #30 on: January 26, 2010, 07:04:15 PM »
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I was just making a joke.  I severely doubt I would ever buy a liter RR


I severely doubt that I will either... dammit!   Angry3

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« Reply #31 on: January 26, 2010, 10:34:19 PM »

New engines??? epic fix... lets hope it don't kill off anyone's
cherished desires to ride the best engine architecture...
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« Reply #32 on: January 27, 2010, 02:50:08 PM »
Quote from: UFO on January 26, 2010, 09:39:02 AM



The last time I was at the dealer they put my rear tire on backwards.  You want people like that replacing engines? Crazy

Just sayin'. Lol


He did not put your tie backwards,he just flipped it,we do it all the time on the track,once again it is no biggie.

If they flip your engine you'll just have 6 reverse gears and rear wheel steering,good pilot will fly on barn door,not a big deal. Razz


Seriously,I rather have them replace engine then mess with internals,especially anything related to the crankshaft.
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