She sure looks beautiful. You have done an AMAZING JOB 💯👏👏👏. When I first saw the condition of the bike when you received it, I thought 🤔 there was NO hope for that bike. You sir are Truly skilled 😉. Praise the Lord for the talent's He has given you 🙌
That passenger seat isn’t meant for passengers, it’s more an aesthetic seat. There is a drop in replacement for an OEM passenger seat if you have a passenger princess.
That is a seat cover, it’s meant as a replacement for the passengers seat and it should come with a plastic section as a support for it. It’s the same piece for the RSV4, RS660, Tuono V4/660. They use rubber just because it’s cheaper but there are some carbon covers around to replace the rupper
Amazing. I rewired a bike once and I literally lost a piece of my soul in the process. You must have nerves of steel to do this. Like you 😊 awesome sauce brother
Hello, my friend, I am one of your old and permanent followers, and I want to tell you that I watched all your videos on RUclips from first to last. You are really interesting and what you do is also interesting. I learned a lot from you and I always look forward to seeing more of your work. Continue with this project. I wish you better luck in your life and your amazing work. 👍👍👍👍✨✨✨✨👍👍👍
Hey Bro! Was anticipating each and every part of your rebuild videos. Following you since the last 2 years maybe? I own an Aprilia RS660. The pillion you have there is the passenger seat eliminator and meant as en ecstatic for a single seat rider looks. The bike should have an optional accessories came along for a proper passenger seat. You can look over the internet on how it looks. And i think the additional harness you found there on your bike without any connection is maybe for the P.A.D.S connector (PIAGGIO Advanced Diagnostic System). Its a device that should be connected to the extra cable harness you have there to connect with the PADS software to access the bike’s ECU settings. Hope this helps. Cheers mate and keep up with the amazing rebuilds contents!
For your hole in the tank. Make a block off plate out of aluminum and a sheet of viton rubber. Use the existing holes in the tank and bolt the block off plate to the tank.
all the little details coming together, looks epic. don't let 'em get to you got this, banging them out as well. all the fab you learn will pay in the future can't wait for more!
WELL DONE .. come a long way from cut splice solder shrink wrap.. WeatherPAK connectors are superb... won't hurt to use dielectric grease .. Aprilia tracks straight down the road.. beautiful carbon finer parts.. front mudguard appears to be RTM resin transfer mold not pre-peg- .. RTM appears super clean more like a plastic dipped in faux carbon fiber overlay.. IIRC Acerbis, USA is the vendor that makes the ntlon "plastic" tanks ..The square tank opening looks to be for a fuel gauge sender fitting .. the other nipple fittings are for overflow expansion lines ..
Now I miss my RSV4 after watching this vid. Got mine in a good condition but definitely had to do tons of work on it to run perfect. Will definitely buy another RSV4 once settled in on my new country. Nice work btw and yes, earplugs are necessary for that bike 🤣
Great progress on the bike! One thing grinds my gears tho… using wires with the same colours doesn’t feel like a good practice because if one wire is shot, then kinda hard to troubleshoot.
Hi CJ, ahh Aprilia, not an easy bike to find parts. Anyway, plenty to learn about it. I guess you forgot to chande the dash mode. At race mode some functions might be disabled or changed to desired levels. Riding at "comute" level is a different story though still great fun.
I was thinking the same thing! Even when selling the bike... now you are hiding structural damage to a essential part of the bike! Not done in my opinion...
Looking at it im pretty sure you could have removed the bulk head clip from the new plug, without having to depin and repin everything. Props to your attention to detail on it though. I probably would have destroyed a couple plug before figuring out the right way to remove it without damaging it. Those eyelets and clips tell me though someway it comes apart. Might even need some special tool to do it easily.
Most black rtv tube gasket maker products (oil specific) are silicon based and not gas safe as it'll eat away at it. It'll even be indicated on the packaging or tube not to use for gas seals. You need a gas specific rtv sealer such as Permatex 85420 Permashield fuel resistant gasket dressing.
I have a theory about your gas tank, I have a 21 Tuono V4 in gray, my tank is glossy like your new one. My theory is the cutout in the new tank fits the fuel level sensor. The Tuono has a fuel level gauge and I know the RS V4 does not
That data connector is for a mia bluetooth module .. so you can have navigation on the display via aprilia app ...I own a 22 aprilia stars and stripes rs 660
at 11:40 am I can see you making an adaptation to the fuel tank, is the sealing strong enough to withstand the gasoline over time? god forbid any explosion or fire🙏
This fuel tank is from Tuono v4 and that hole is for fuel meter unit because rsv4 doesn’t have fuel meter so that is the reason off that hole on your new fuel tank.
Data connector is used for the UpMap & diagnostics ; This bike has the UpMap right? traction control on 2 or less , wheelie control 1 o off & put it into sport mode😉😜
Distilled water with some Water Wetter and about 2 oz of coolant (corrosion protection) dropped my temps by 15 degrees in Hawaii weather. I will hit 220 in stopped traffic before it starts dropping.
The rear seat isnt actually a seat. Its a cushion pad for your tail bone if you slide back. There is an actual rear seat that most people sell or throw away. I bought one for my passenger and its not good...
CJ:
I’m usually not this ambitious
Also CJ:
Turns around and rewires an entire motorcycle wiring harness
😂😂
You do have a point 🤣☠️
She sure looks beautiful. You have done an AMAZING JOB 💯👏👏👏. When I first saw the condition of the bike when you received it, I thought 🤔 there was NO hope for that bike. You sir are Truly skilled 😉. Praise the Lord for the talent's He has given you 🙌
That passenger seat isn’t meant for passengers, it’s more an aesthetic seat. There is a drop in replacement for an OEM passenger seat if you have a passenger princess.
It's crazy how many people think it's a seat. 😅
@@ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshopyea those 2 sharp edges will slice cheeks well lol
thats not a passengers seat..lol😂😂😂😂
Thought he was joking😅
LOL 😂
That is a seat cover, it’s meant as a replacement for the passengers seat and it should come with a plastic section as a support for it. It’s the same piece for the RSV4, RS660, Tuono V4/660.
They use rubber just because it’s cheaper but there are some carbon covers around to replace the rupper
Amazing. I rewired a bike once and I literally lost a piece of my soul in the process. You must have nerves of steel to do this. Like you 😊 awesome sauce brother
Your dedication to wiring is unparalled lol, good stuff as usual.
WOW WHAT A BIKE!!! AMAZING CONTENT
Hello, my friend, I am one of your old and permanent followers, and I want to tell you that I watched all your videos on RUclips from first to last. You are really interesting and what you do is also interesting. I learned a lot from you and I always look forward to seeing more of your work. Continue with this project. I wish you better luck in your life and your amazing work. 👍👍👍👍✨✨✨✨👍👍👍
Hey Bro! Was anticipating each and every part of your rebuild videos. Following you since the last 2 years maybe?
I own an Aprilia RS660. The pillion you have there is the passenger seat eliminator and meant as en ecstatic for a single seat rider looks. The bike should have an optional accessories came along for a proper passenger seat. You can look over the internet on how it looks.
And i think the additional harness you found there on your bike without any connection is maybe for the P.A.D.S connector (PIAGGIO Advanced Diagnostic System). Its a device that should be connected to the extra cable harness you have there to connect with the PADS software to access the bike’s ECU settings.
Hope this helps. Cheers mate and keep up with the amazing rebuilds contents!
For your hole in the tank. Make a block off plate out of aluminum and a sheet of viton rubber. Use the existing holes in the tank and bolt the block off plate to the tank.
RSV4 has a passenger seat piece, the one you having is meant for solo ride though. Great job CJ, bike looks sick 🤩
all the little details coming together, looks epic. don't let 'em get to you got this, banging them out as well. all the fab you learn will pay in the future can't wait for more!
I sawed all ur bike restoration vedio which u picked from auction in one night...i appreciate ur work love u from india (karnataka❤)
Really satisfying to see the Aprilia getting alive again.. Good job bro.. Love from Sepang, Malaysia.
WELL DONE .. come a long way from cut splice solder shrink wrap.. WeatherPAK connectors are superb... won't hurt to use dielectric grease .. Aprilia tracks straight down the road.. beautiful carbon finer parts.. front mudguard appears to be RTM resin transfer mold not pre-peg- .. RTM appears super clean more like a plastic dipped in faux carbon fiber overlay.. IIRC Acerbis, USA is the vendor that makes the ntlon "plastic" tanks ..The square tank opening looks to be for a fuel gauge sender fitting .. the other nipple fittings are for overflow expansion lines ..
Now I miss my RSV4 after watching this vid. Got mine in a good condition but definitely had to do tons of work on it to run perfect. Will definitely buy another RSV4 once settled in on my new country. Nice work btw and yes, earplugs are necessary for that bike 🤣
Gotta start calling this one the Frankenprilia!
The orange wire is for the variable geometry ecu I believe, optional part so should be fine
Nice bike bro
Love the vids and keep up the good work. 👌👍
Cheers man! Much appreciated 😁👊
I am So Happy the bike was back to road❤ Love from Mumbai India ❤
😮 love your works! Please, don't crash no more
You learn a lot from Benjamin outdoors !!!
Can’t believe Ginger started saving parts 😅
My dad say how u know that much about mechanical stuffs of bikes I say credit goes to cj 👍👍
Good work bro! Love your rebuild's!
Thumbs up from Germany🤘🏼😎
Respect brother! Looks amazing! Cant wait for the finished results! Jesus bless!
Great progress on the bike!
One thing grinds my gears tho… using wires with the same colours doesn’t feel like a good practice because if one wire is shot, then kinda hard to troubleshoot.
Glad to help, the glossy is from the base Tuono, also the hole is where the gas guage goes on the Tuono
Also that’s not the actual passenger seat, when you buy new the give you both, the soft seat and that cowl
You a the Best for Rebuilt Bikes...Chapeau ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
That seat cowl is not for passengers, you gotta swap that out for a passenger seat.
It is made to notch into the creases where thigh meets crotch, to lock passenger in position.
Hi CJ, ahh Aprilia, not an easy bike to find parts. Anyway, plenty to learn about it. I guess you forgot to chande the dash mode. At race mode some functions might be disabled or changed to desired levels. Riding at "comute" level is a different story though still great fun.
He’s rollin❤
Boa tarde ruivinho sou fã do seu canal aqui de Belém do Pará no Brasil!
brought a new level of patience here with that pin extraction on the bracket
i cried,its actually moving
Good job bro!
that MotoGP sound is priceless🤫
If you go to this extend. Why not replace the swingarm? I wouldn't feel comfortable with that massive dent in there myself tbh
I was thinking the same thing! Even when selling the bike... now you are hiding structural damage to a essential part of the bike! Not done in my opinion...
Sounds amazing, a lot of hard work has gone into this one enjoy it mate!keep it up🙌🤟👏
Looking at it im pretty sure you could have removed the bulk head clip from the new plug, without having to depin and repin everything. Props to your attention to detail on it though. I probably would have destroyed a couple plug before figuring out the right way to remove it without damaging it. Those eyelets and clips tell me though someway it comes apart. Might even need some special tool to do it easily.
Easily one of the best sounding road going motorcycles on Earth! This coming from an owner of the other best sounding motorcycle on Earth.
Congratulations 🎊 on ur first ride good job best wishes
That bike looks sick!
Most black rtv tube gasket maker products (oil specific) are silicon based and not gas safe as it'll eat away at it. It'll even be indicated on the packaging or tube not to use for gas seals. You need a gas specific rtv sealer such as Permatex 85420 Permashield fuel resistant gasket dressing.
Hello sir I'm from Philippines I'm really enjoying watch your video's ride safe 😊
I have a theory about your gas tank, I have a 21 Tuono V4 in gray, my tank is glossy like your new one. My theory is the cutout in the new tank fits the fuel level sensor. The Tuono has a fuel level gauge and I know the RS V4 does not
Cut the entire foot off the replacement kickstand, and weld the whole foot onto the old one.
Sick build Sick sound 🤘
I forgot to mention how great those carbon covers look, I'll try and find some over here in Europe.
I'm a big fan of yours from india , love your videos , all your videos are sick , love you brother ❤
That data connector is for a mia bluetooth module .. so you can have navigation on the display via aprilia app ...I own a 22 aprilia stars and stripes rs 660
Always hype when you upload
Hoping maybe an H2 is your next project 🤞 lol
Lots of steel components on the Aprilia that eventually corode and look nasty. The R1 has aluminum kickstand etc, much better quality.
that swing arm kinda sus with the dents, ride safe, great content as always CJ 🤙👍
at 11:40 am I can see you making an adaptation to the fuel tank, is the sealing strong enough to withstand the gasoline over time? god forbid any explosion or fire🙏
Awesome CJ!!
This fuel tank is from Tuono v4 and that hole is for fuel meter unit because rsv4 doesn’t have fuel meter so that is the reason off that hole on your new fuel tank.
good luck brother 🇱🇰
You’ve got a god given talent! Lord knows I couldn’t put those bikes back together! Love your channel! Keep doing what you’re doing!
Nice work, CJ.. awesome video series again.. Beautiful bike.. PLEASE keep this one in one piece!! 😅👌👍👍👍👍
I hope you sorted out the main battery connection loads of copper showing.
This is the intresting rebuild ever…😎
Please please do track days you’ll love it and it’s were these bike belong
Data connector is used for the UpMap & diagnostics ; This bike has the UpMap right? traction control on 2 or less , wheelie control 1 o off & put it into sport mode😉😜
A another enjoyable vlog CJ
Mantap brother 👍🏼 besok cari kawasaki H2R untuk restorasi. Nice 😁😁
You put 140 mph on that test drive? 😂😂😂😂 your so crazy 😝
I LOVE THIS CONTENT
22:10 its a corrosive fluid, it will eventually leak even if its not now. Sadly the only fix would be to replace it.
good job man 👍 great bike RSV4 💪
Good work bro,good luck✨️😉see you from sri lanka🇱🇰💙😉
Respect!! 🤘
Love your videos bro keep it up 👍❤️
All my frainds watch' your content
Love from india
I think the difference between the gas tanks is the new one is for tuono and for this bike has a fuel gauge .
In the Rsv4 there is no.
LETS GOOOOOOO..... AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Muito show essa capa da banda nunca vi !
Maybe you try to wrap gas tank with matte clear PPF
That thing sounds wicked..... 😎👊
Gloss tank I believe is for a 21-22 base tuono
You're right
Aprilia has to be moving to cool off. The temp will not come down while sitting in place. It's horrible in traffic.
Distilled water with some Water Wetter and about 2 oz of coolant (corrosion protection) dropped my temps by 15 degrees in Hawaii weather. I will hit 220 in stopped traffic before it starts dropping.
Dopeeeee
Man that passenger seat is cute😂
Love from India bro ❤
Put a Beeding of ARALDITE RAPID on your gas ⛽️ tank...works really well 👌
Great bike .. that's not the passenger seat is just a Cap !
i love Aprilia rsv4 🇵🇭🇵🇭 😊
Nice work 👍
good job bro😊
Aprilia is the best ❤🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹
These longer videos 😍
Needs to knock out videos more often, weeks to long to wait for my cj fix 😅
How much did tank cost,great work ,and vid
If someone willing to sit on the RSV4 rear seat, she’s the one. She’s true love, man 😂
I got to ask, where are you getting the wire harness rebukd kits, the new pins and what not.
Hey cj, great videos, but I was wondering if you don't get in trouble when riding a bike without a license plate?
The rear seat isnt actually a seat. Its a cushion pad for your tail bone if you slide back. There is an actual rear seat that most people sell or throw away. I bought one for my passenger and its not good...
That tank is from a Tuono v4, that’s a stock color.
Silly question perhaps but can you not get that red seat dyed black?
Carbon fibre weave wrap for gas tank👍
Is this the RF version?😮
W improvised camera car 😂
Edit: for those trying to find it it's at 27:43
22:36 🤩🤩🤩🤩