RSV4 Valve clearance check

Checking valve clearances on a 2013 RSV4 used only on the track. Total miles - 5,900. Valves have now been checked every 1,500 miles.

[No_Srvice]

I love your videos. I actually did the valve clearance inspection on my RSV4 a few years ago by watching your videos. It's just about that time again.

[marekmako]

Many thanks Shaun, very informative video. We need more about aprilia's. Greetings from Spain

[gixxis]

Legend for this, I'm ready to learn . . . . but probably . . . more than likely, wont ever do this

[andybowen]

I've genuinely learned so much from watching your series as a relative layperson when it comes to the intricacies of the engine. Very informative and I'd say you are a very effective communicator at explaining what's going on. Don't think I'd have the full confidence to attempt the valve clearances and adjustments myself but interesting to know what's involved. Thank you for your time and effort to upload the series.

[callofgeorge]

.22 cal super sniper pistol lol.. I'm trying to cram as much knowledge in as possible on these bikes since i know so little on them.. thanks for the videos.

[dezib]

Very poignant watching this as my mechanic is checking my RSV4 clearances as I type and sending me photos of the measurements, very well explained in clear language good to hear your Strayla accent is still evident thanks for the content in your channel Shaun of Oz A+++

[comfysofa]

Hi Shaun. Nothing more than a hi...glad to see youve still got yours. Still got mine, works great but getting mothballed for the winter now. Having said that it gets taken out once every 6 weeks or so just to turn the engine over...but no real regular use...got some maintenance to do and some parts that need coating.

[Shimmoda]

Took my rsv4 to the shop and I guess all my gaskets were bad and it was allowing coolant to get into the engine. My valves weren’t bent like they thought they were so I got lucky but they dropped the engine out of the frame to re time it. Rear bank had zero clearance on exhaust valves bike has 15k miles

[mikeschuler]

I wonder if you replaced a bucket it would bring it back in spec

[TheChaz]

Great video man. What year is this RSV4? I'm looking at buying a 17 RSV4RR with 8k miles. I know the valve clearance check is due it 12, 000 mi. Should I it all be concerned with the valves on this bike at 8000 mi? I've had several R1s and they're always within spec usually at the first interval, but I know nothing about these Italian bikes.

[crazybiker]

Hi, I have a question. What should be the oil pressure at low revs on a warm engine? The service book does not provide such information. From what I read on the aprillia forum, the minimum is 2 bars. What do you think about it ? We are talking of course about RSV4 Factory 09-14 '.

[Leon-ixxy]

Hiya Shaun hopefully you get this, I currently in the process of checking clearances. I need confirmation of cam lobe position. Far as I’m aware the lobe needs to be at 12 o’clock. Is this relative to the engine or the bike whilst on stands ?

Leon.

[johncolvin]

I'm actually researching before buying a RSV4 (never done this for past bikes, just pulled trigger and dealt with problems when they arise) but watching your vids make me feel like I can do this in the event I purchase one used and not new.
I own corvettes (specifically the Ls7) z06 and they have valve guide and tolerance issues as well. So buying the rsv4 seems like a match made in heaven lol. Your videos are very easy to follow and listen to so I Subscribed!! Btw....how many miles on that motor now?

[fenixel]

Hello Shaun 1 question i measured my exhaust valve on rear Zylinder and I have 0.15 mm how is this possible maybe valve Bend
exhaust valve specs ar 0.20-0.25
big hello from Austria you make great work

[Alexauscelle]

which feeler gauge do you use? need metric millimeter. But you have one where are 2 measurements on 1 gauge. I only found where 1 on 1

[digsbollx]

Hey Shaun, are you selling the RSV4 cam gear locating part? The part that works with the motor in the frame. If so, I'd like to buy one . Thanks, Kevin

[utkarshjangid]

I am also going to buy a 2011 Aprillia RSV4 next month.
What things i need to check ?
(Aprillia specific)
Please advise.
Thanks in advance.

[hsnow]

Shouldnt the lobe be 65 degrees up not 90 degrees up when checking the clearance? Edit nevermind its because the engine is already oriented 65%