New (to me) V4
Discussion
I've lusted after one of these bikes ever since I first heard one, many years ago. Finally my time has come, put a deposit on this today and pick her up in a few days. She's a 2009 Factory (pre APRC). The plan is to use her on the road until May, and then convert into a full time track bike. Excited doesn't cover it!
Exactly what I want as my next track bike. If you go on the Aprilia forum you can retro fit the electronics package although it does require a bit of brain work
I only say this as I have the 1100 version and it's the only bike I've owned that I really appreciate the electronics due to its sheer mid range punch
I only say this as I have the 1100 version and it's the only bike I've owned that I really appreciate the electronics due to its sheer mid range punch
R1 Dave said:
This was mine. Make sure you get yourself a Race Ecu; it transforms it. I had an AR can like yours to begin with and found that it didn't run that well; ran far better with the Akra. Enjoy!
An acky EVO 2 will replace the one thats on it, but it'll need to wait a while before funds allow it!Oh... My last bike was an RSV 1000 Factory which I owned and spannered myself for 4 years... So hopefully there'll be no surprises with regards to the Italian build quality!
Edited by m9rko on Monday 23 January 20:28
Birky_41 said:
Exactly what I want as my next track bike. If you go on the Aprilia forum you can retro fit the electronics package although it does require a bit of brain work
I only say this as I have the 1100 version and it's the only bike I've owned that I really appreciate the electronics due to its sheer mid range punch
I knew the APRC quickshifter plugged in with a bit of fiddling, didn't know about the rest. On the immediate list is rearsets, HM quickshift, clip ons, QAT, Brembo RCS 19 and some race fairings, a few other bits... that should see me through this year!I only say this as I have the 1100 version and it's the only bike I've owned that I really appreciate the electronics due to its sheer mid range punch
m9rko said:
I knew the APRC quickshifter plugged in with a bit of fiddling, didn't know about the rest. On the immediate list is rearsets, HM quickshift, clip ons, QAT, Brembo RCS 19 and some race fairings, a few other bits... that should see me through this year!
Re QS, get the Seamless Shift, on the V4 its waaay smoother than the standard Plus. Brakes are excellent with a set of Brembo pads (I had the SC but mine was a road bike). R1 Dave said:
Re QS, get the Seamless Shift, on the V4 its waaay smoother than the standard Plus. Brakes are excellent with a set of Brembo pads (I had the SC but mine was a road bike).
The seamless is also a goooood chunk more cash... but I'll take that on board. I had the rcs 19 master cylinder on my old track bike and it was just superb, unbelievable braking power. Definitely want another. m9rko said:
Road kit will stay on until April / May and then get sold, she'll be full time track after that
Never understand why people do that. I would keep the road kit while you own the bike as it gives you far more options about future use and how the is shifted on. A few bubble wrapped fairing panels, mirrors, indicators etc don't take up that much room in a loft.
Something quite nice about getting them back to road spec after 5 years of tracking them.
moto_traxport said:
Never understand why people do that.
I would keep the road kit while you own the bike as it gives you far more options about future use and how the is shifted on. A few bubble wrapped fairing panels, mirrors, indicators etc don't take up that much room in a loft.
Something quite nice about getting them back to road spec after 5 years of tracking them.
Did the exact same thing with my last bike, no regrets. It helps raise cash to put towards other parts. I've no interest in riding this on the road once it goes on the track so there's no point in the bodywork sitting gathering dust I would keep the road kit while you own the bike as it gives you far more options about future use and how the is shifted on. A few bubble wrapped fairing panels, mirrors, indicators etc don't take up that much room in a loft.
Something quite nice about getting them back to road spec after 5 years of tracking them.
m9rko said:
R1 Dave said:
Re QS, get the Seamless Shift, on the V4 its waaay smoother than the standard Plus. Brakes are excellent with a set of Brembo pads (I had the SC but mine was a road bike).
The seamless is also a goooood chunk more cash... but I'll take that on board. I had the rcs 19 master cylinder on my old track bike and it was just superb, unbelievable braking power. Definitely want another. R1 Dave said:
m9rko said:
R1 Dave said:
Re QS, get the Seamless Shift, on the V4 its waaay smoother than the standard Plus. Brakes are excellent with a set of Brembo pads (I had the SC but mine was a road bike).
The seamless is also a goooood chunk more cash... but I'll take that on board. I had the rcs 19 master cylinder on my old track bike and it was just superb, unbelievable braking power. Definitely want another. Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff