2014 RSV4 Factory Being dilivered in the morning :-)

2014 RSV4 Factory Being dilivered in the morning :-)

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mak

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1,434 posts

225 months

Saturday 27th August 2016
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How long is to long to wait for a bike? I placed a deposit on an mv f3 800 5 weeks ago, the bike was a 2015 model with only 370 miles on the clock and needless to say a virtually brand new bike ( although not seen in the flesh), the original agreement was for the dealer to have its 600 mile service early and me pick it up the following week.

The dealer then informed me it had a slight cam chain rattle that would need a new cam chain tensioner ordered from mv rolleyes .

To cut a long story short I waited for the new adjuster but it didn't cure the rattle so engine out with an indefinite waiting time. I don't blame the dealer and now have my deposit back but it would seem I have missed the last chunk of summer frown

A fool and his money are soon departed and I have always been impatient so over the last 3 days I have scoured all the big selling sites and narrowed my search down to an 899 or an rsv4 factory.

After 2hrs of googling the rsv4 I have placed a deposit and the guy is delivering it tomorrow morning around 9am in a van ( the poor sod has 130 miles to travel ) . I have not seen the bike but am assured it is as described, being impatient I have not even seen one of these bikes in the flesh so please feel free to tell me they are one of the best bikes out there drink

I am now drinking beer hoping I don't feel to st in the morning biggrin
Kept busy today tidying up my tiny garage and there's its resting place right there.


graeme4130

3,823 posts

180 months

Saturday 27th August 2016
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RSV4F is a cracking bike, and definitely the right choice over an 899

Walter Sobchak

5,723 posts

223 months

Saturday 27th August 2016
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They're one of the best bikes out there, you won't be dissapointed.

rossb

627 posts

220 months

Saturday 27th August 2016
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Congrats OP - great bike - delighted with mine after 5500 trouble free miles from new

mak

Original Poster:

1,434 posts

225 months

Saturday 27th August 2016
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cheers guys, no need for any more posts encase we get some negative views lol. I might have to change the tyres though seeing as autumn is now nearly on us. The bike has virtually brand new racetec rr tyres on which is a shame , I am guessing these are defiantly no recommended for damp winter days .

scorcher

3,982 posts

233 months

Saturday 27th August 2016
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[Quote]. The bike has virtually brand new racetec rr tyres on which is a shame , I am guessing these are defiantly no recommended for damp winter days .
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Shouldn't take long to wear them out. I got through a rear in about 700 miles on my ktm 950.

Tall_Paul

1,915 posts

226 months

Saturday 27th August 2016
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That's quite a collection you're amassing there cool

theshrew

6,008 posts

183 months

Saturday 27th August 2016
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Enjoy lovely bike, all we need now is plenty of pics.

Thumbs up to the dealer with the MV they could of stitched you right up with that. Nice to know someone in the motor trade is decent.

eddd1e

499 posts

167 months

Saturday 27th August 2016
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I've done 8,500 miles on mine, absolutely love it. I cannot think of a better bike to replace it with.

Enjoy yours smile

mak

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1,434 posts

225 months

Sunday 28th August 2016
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Its hear smile As promised it mint. It looks like its about to start pissing it down and those nearly new racetec rr k3 tyres are not slightly used they are brand new eek Don't fancy scrubbing them in in the rain lol.




vonhosen

40,198 posts

216 months

Sunday 28th August 2016
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Congratulations........nice bike

mak

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1,434 posts

225 months

Sunday 28th August 2016
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vonhosen said:
Congratulations........nice bike
Cheers , I think someone should of told me about the under seat storage though, there is non. I need to transport my wallet, tobacco tin, lighter and pop :-( .
Looks like I am going to have to try a man pouch .


Mastodon2

13,818 posts

164 months

Sunday 28th August 2016
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mak said:
Cheers , I think someone should of told me about the under seat storage though, there is non. I need to transport my wallet, tobacco tin, lighter and pop :-( .
Looks like I am going to have to try a man pouch .
I'm struggling to think of a sports bike since the TL1000R that has enough storage space to carry all that. I can't think of a new model from the last 15 years that would carry any of that.

Se7enheaven

1,709 posts

163 months

Sunday 28th August 2016
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Gorgeous bike . Stunning. Very jealous.
Your garage isn't that small , still room for couple of Stella's I see biggrin

mak

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1,434 posts

225 months

Sunday 28th August 2016
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I managed a bit of gel time today (120 mile round trip) and getting the shiny tyres scrubbed in. Its err certainly different to anything I have ridden before, its slightly more comfy than my 848 evo .

To be honest its a pussy cat smile . The gearing is really tall and not just in 1st, most of the b roads your in 3rd gear and back to 2nd or 1st for the tight bends and big islands. If you ask for a handful of throttle below 3-4k it sounds very agricultural.

Nothing like my old gsxr 1000 k8 . I have had a play with some of the electronics and at 1st it takes a leap of faith to rely on the anti wheelie but it doesn't take long to rely on it smile.

Love it to bits, fantastic bit of kit, albeit lacking a bit of torque and it feels very tall on the seat so I need to check if its been lifted up. The manual is massive so going to have a poke around it tonight with a few beers beer Notice fag tin on seat, I have to wear my rst textile jacket to carry all my crap until I get a bum bag .

vonhosen

40,198 posts

216 months

Sunday 28th August 2016
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Changed the can already!!

mak

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1,434 posts

225 months

Sunday 28th August 2016
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vonhosen said:
Changed the can already!!
If you were hear right now I would poor you a can lol. I was going to suggest people guess the difference between the 1st photos and the last wink but thought I would see if any one spotted it.
I prefer standard systems and it was delivered with the bike, after checking over tyre pressures and bits and bobs I popped the original can back on, all of 5 mins unlike my multidtrada .
Your post brought a smile well spotted biggrin


Alonso92

245 posts

157 months

Sunday 28th August 2016
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I dont think its been lifted, rsv4's seat height are quite tall (check on cycle-ergo) compared to other sportbikes. Congrats on the new purchase!

Mastodon2

13,818 posts

164 months

Sunday 28th August 2016
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Should have left that nice can on, what a shame.

FezSpider

1,040 posts

231 months

Sunday 28th August 2016
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Not a shame at all, the standard exhaust looks better than that after market unit.
Great bike mate, i am trying to decide between the RSV4 and the S1000RR for my third bike. Got to say though i am a lover of all things italian smile