Kev L
Mini Moto Madmad
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« Reply #30 on: February 02, 2010, 12:02:55 PM » |
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I feel for you mate, when i found out abbout the possible engine change i contacted my dealer and they new nothing about it. I then had to wait for an hr for them to call aprilia and then call me back to tell me to this day anyway mine is ok, i have the factory.
My personal view is all the mechs in Aprilia dealerships were put on courses for the v4 bike, so should be competent in changing an engine out.
But do what has already been said, when you get it back go over it with a magnifying glass and ask what if any compensation is available to you. If you don't get any joy from the dealer then contact Aprilia direct. In my view you should be compensated with something at least.
Hope it goes well.
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doug_zx10r
Club Racer
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Sunny Wirral
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« Reply #31 on: February 02, 2010, 02:11:57 PM » |
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It may be that your rebuilt bike holds it's value better than one that hasn't had the swap. Look at BMW and their Nikasil engines, mine is 12 years old and is fine, but try selling it and it hasn't had the factroy engine swap so is virtually worthless. If you have a documented engine swap then the next buyer will see that as a plus point. As for the swap, it's probably not much more involved than a valve service, and you'd happily pay for that as part of it's maintenance.
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David154
Rookie Racer
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Ryedale North Yorkshire
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« Reply #32 on: February 03, 2010, 12:05:57 PM » |
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 I'd go with the engine swap with the dealer surely the mechanics will be qualified well. Take pics of every fastener .bolt ,plastics etc etc. Good luck
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WAZHALO31
SuperBike Superstar
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Kitts Green, Birmingham
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« Reply #33 on: February 03, 2010, 06:14:34 PM » |
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I'd go with the engine swap with the dealer surely the mechanics will be qualified well. Take pics of every fastener .bolt ,plastics etc etc. Good luck get it swapped and any damage can be paid for by the dealer! |
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r1ninja
GP Hero
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Salisbury Plain
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« Reply #34 on: February 03, 2010, 07:41:56 PM » |
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Aprilia are sending tech reps around to supervise the engine changes in the dealers
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zx10randy
Pit Crew
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« Reply #35 on: February 14, 2010, 07:32:04 PM » |
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it could be worse if it were honda they would strip the engine and only replace the part concerned. however the so called grease monkeys are all qualified to carry out this kind of work and probably have bikes themselves ,if you show your concerns at the dealers then they will treat it with the best care im sure.
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big_gaz
Club Racer
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« Reply #36 on: February 15, 2010, 08:14:53 PM » |
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doh, how annoying I'm sure that the dealer will easily make the change though and at least they aren't hiding away from a faulty engine which is good  |
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r1ninja
GP Hero
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Salisbury Plain
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« Reply #37 on: February 17, 2010, 11:04:23 AM » |
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Just posted up on aprilia forums...........
Looks like aprilia have identified the bad batch of conrods ,dealer told to remove sump and check the markings on the individual rods mine are all marked with a B the bad ones are marked C SO NO ENGINE SWOP FOR ME just a free oil change
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gixxerboy99
Mini Moto Madmad
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« Reply #38 on: February 17, 2010, 05:24:05 PM » |
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dropped bike off with dealer on saturday.its defo havin engine swap done. hopefully pick it up on saturday and try to have a chat with Guy Martin (legend) and give him a few pointers for this years TT  he's at frasers in gloucester this weekend. |
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Old Son
Rookie Racer
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Kent, near London
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« Reply #39 on: April 16, 2010, 07:09:34 AM » |
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So, how is the bike? Did the engine swop go OK?
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gixxerboy99
Mini Moto Madmad
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« Reply #40 on: April 16, 2010, 09:49:43 AM » |
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seems fine but due to work not done much mileage on it. goona take it out today and do 3 or 400.
thanks for asking
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