Aprilia RSV4 Major Service & Valve Clearance Sydney

When you're dealing with a high-performance motorcycle like the Aprilia RSV4, a major service is about much more than simply changing the oil.

This RSV4 came into Motopro Performance in Banksmeadow, Sydney for a comprehensive major service, including valve-clearance inspection and adjustment, scheduled fluid replacement and a full mechanical inspection.

The RSV4's V4 engine is a serious performance engine, and keeping its scheduled maintenance up to date is important for reliability, performance and making sure the motorcycle continues to operate as it should.

Aprilia RSV4 undergoing major service at Motopro Performance Banksmeadow — The RSV4 on the workshop lift.

01 / ENGINE & VALVE TRAIN

Aprilia RSV4 Valve Clearance Service

One of the major parts of this service was checking the engine valve clearances.

Accessing and checking the valve train on an RSV4 is considerably more involved than a basic motorcycle service. The motorcycle needs to be carefully stripped down to access the engine, the clearances measured, and any valves outside specification adjusted correctly.

On this RSV4, the valve clearances were checked and adjusted back to specification.

These are the kinds of jobs where experience with performance motorcycles and attention to detail really matter.

Aprilia RSV4 V4 engine valve clearance inspection — A closer look inside the RSV4’s V4 engine.

Aprilia RSV4 valve clearance adjustment during major service Sydney — Engine access during the valve-clearance service.

02 / MAJOR SERVICE

What Was Included in the Major Service?

For this RSV4, our major-service work included:

Valve-clearance inspection and adjustment
Engine oil and filter service
Scheduled fluid replacement
Cooling-system inspection and coolant service as required
Brake-fluid inspection/service as required
Spark-plug inspection/replacement according to service requirements
Air-filter inspection
Brake-system inspection
Tyre and wheel inspection
Chain and sprocket inspection, adjustment and lubrication
Suspension inspection
Steering and chassis checks
Electrical and charging-system checks
General fastener and safety inspection
Final inspection before the motorcycle leaves the workshop

The exact work carried out during a major service can vary depending on the model, kilometres, service history and manufacturer maintenance schedule.

Aprilia RSV4 engine exposed during major motorcycle service — The four exposed throttle bodies during the major service.

03 / OUR WORKSHOP

High-Performance Motorcycle Servicing in Sydney

At Motopro Performance, we specialise in working on high-performance motorcycles.

We carry out major servicing, diagnostics, valve-clearance work, suspension servicing and setup, tyres, brakes and general mechanical repairs on European and Japanese motorcycles.

This includes motorcycles from manufacturers such as Aprilia, Ducati, BMW, KTM, Triumph, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki.

For Ducati owners, we can also carry out major and Desmo servicing.

Our approach is simple: properly inspect the motorcycle, identify what it actually needs and complete the work with the level of care a performance motorcycle deserves.

Looking for an Aprilia Mechanic in Sydney?

If your Aprilia RSV4, Tuono V4 or other high-performance motorcycle is due for a major service, valve-clearance inspection or general maintenance, Motopro Performance can help.

We are based in Banksmeadow, Sydney, servicing riders from across Sydney looking for an independent specialist motorcycle workshop.

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