Any advice on buying a factory

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mrapriliafalco · #1 Post by **mrapriliafalco** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:43 am

Seen an 55 plate Rsvr Factory,that I think is Stunning!!!!
Has anyone else bought one,as would welcome advice on what to look for, I love riding Aprilias but my knowledge on mechanics is shocking.
Cheers

#2 Post by **mangocrazy** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:27 pm

I seem to remember there was a recall on the swing arms of the early 3rd Gen because some of them suffered cracking, but by now all should have been done. Might be worth asking. Apart from that, I've not heard of any problems. Griff at Aprilia Performance would know.

I do know that the engines of the 3rd Gen RSVs were a lot smoother and had some of the rough edges of the earlier models removed. They were also a lot quicker - 57mm throttle bodies, I think...

flatlander · #3 Post by **flatlander** » Thu Feb 18, 2016 11:58 pm

If you are going to buy a factory don't buy one making steel that's on its ar5e!!

mrapriliafalco · #4 Post by **mrapriliafalco** » Fri Feb 19, 2016 1:36 pm

That took me a few mins to understand lol

flatlander · #5 Post by **flatlander** » Fri Feb 19, 2016 1:41 pm

Didn't one version have issues with the swingarm and or linkages?
Other than that I would just make sure all the bling was there and correct wheels have not been replaced with copies etc. What exhausts are fitted