RSV4R buyer's guide

[spiderdog]

Going to look at an RSV4R, and pointers as what to look out for?

[Alzo]

Other than a huge appetite for fuel I haven't heard a negative...if secondhand then all the usual things need looked at...finance issues checked...blah blah.

[spiderdog]

Already done a HPi check last night and it came through all clear so thats good to know.

[Alzo]

They seem a sound proposition...not dogged by the electric issues of old...so if it's had its relevant services and not abused then all should be good...stupidly quick...tiny...good looking machine.

[Kath600]

What colour is it?

[MOzZereLLa]

Which year / model??

Is it the APRC model

[spiderdog]

2010 RSV4R it does not state APRC so will find that out when I get there.

[Kath600]

Colour?

[spiderdog]

Blinding pink with yellow wheels 

[Pandamonium]

Great machine as all have said, old man has a tuono v4. Only issue is the battery, don't like sitting, even for a week or two, without a trickle charger attached and if battery goes flat it's for the bin

[Alzo]

Great machine as all have said, old man has a tuono v4. Only issue is the battery, don't like sitting, even for a week or two, without a trickle charger attached and if battery goes flat it's for the bin

A lot of the modern bikes are the same...the factory immobilisers and electronics take their toll.

[Pandamonium]

That seems to be the issue and cause it's gel they don't recharge the same

[Andy M]

you need to speak to mc101 on this, he ran one in endurance series.

generally speaking other than few concerns over reliability the big issue is availability of spares. I know someone who was waiting almost 4 months for a part for the gearbox on his from Italy.

[spiderdog]

Thank you for all your pointers and tips, I am now the pround owner of an (very loud) I could not hear the guy when stood next to the bike, 2010 RSV4 Factory and pick it up on Friday. 

[komp]

noice