Well good for you, but that is not the "proper" procedure, nor the correct oil, to do this. In both the maintenance manuals, and the instruction sheet provided by af1, it says to leave the bike on its stand or vertical. Im not going to show incorrect information that is a habit picked up from KTM riders. Theres no need to risk scratching your plastics, or dirtying a measuring cup for the gear oil. Besides that, I'm not going to teach the disregard for proper fill plug use, as too little or too much oil can damage your transmission, and overheat. The prefilling oil at the filter is similar to prefilling oil filters for vehicles debate. Many hobbyists will tell you to prefill, but many service techs will advise against it, as according to manufacturers, it introduces unfiltered oil into the oil jets, which go to things like bearings. Seeing as how the manual doesn't say to do that, I will not teach that. There's still lubricity in the engine for the few seconds of running until new oil gets filtered. I mean why not just use rotella t4 t5 or t6, if you're going to use the wrong oil you might as well use the cheap stuff. My friend uses t6, but he also has an oil bypass mod, which he is testing that should reduce the need for heavier oils like 10w60.

@@foredore i use this oil as was recomended by the aprilia agent who over years had engines in bits and it the only oil were the engine wasnt wornout ,no cam wear no bucket wear ,no rust ,my engine still look new inside with no signs of wear

@rolphbluesky8537 well thats great, but realize you're robbing horsepower and increasing resistance and friction with thicker oils. I don't care what you use if it works for you. But this is a video on proper procedure. Inevitably the sample size for different oils, thinner and thicker, is very small, and I'm not going to say one is better over the other. I have over 40,000 kms on that sxv running 10w60. 20k of which I put on, running 10w60, and it looks great inside. Thats more than 98% of other SXV's out there.

Not as bad as a single

1000 km or 15 hours, whichever comes first. Book says 3000km, do not follow it.

No samco makes them for the sxv. I bought them on af1

@@foredore Thankyou! I just put in an order for a bunch of bits, I'll see if I can add this.

There are approximately 350 that were made, possibly 250. Don't expect to buy one and ride it. I own 2, one day maybe I'll make a video but I'm afraid to put it out there for people to oggle over and get their grubby hands on to beat an extremely rare and unique bike that is impossible to find parts or replacements, and that should be in a collection like mine, lightly ridden and kept as mostly a display. Go buy a TM to ride, leave the MXV out of it. The info is out there you just have to look. There's ot much to know, its kickstart 4 speed stock, some trick factory supermotos were made and a 5 speed conversion existed, factory ti exaust, integrated oil reservoir, different cams, extremely lightweight like 235 lbs, only came in 450, different crank, seat, tank, some plastics, tuning, came with ecug with built in high idle control. Its crazy cool but its better as a show bike for display in the living room next to a ferrari or Lamborghini

@@foredore yeah I didn't think about all the people that would buy them without the ability to work on them or the connections to Source parts. Very well put sir I can respect that. I got about 8k maybe 10 for the right bike looking to pick up an mxv 4.5 for pretty much the same reason and only ride her occasionally I have so many bikes tricked out with Factory Works parts so I know all about unobtainium parts I saw a video on KZbin you probably saw it as well mxv 4.5 I never knew that version existed or I would have picked one up a long time ago for probably a lot cheaper. There's a guy in the forms that selling one new in crate I dm'd him but no reply yet. Currently in the all the forums trying to find info but it's like all the old data has been deleted so it seems like all the really important info on these is buried in the Forum somewhere but if you're interested doc wob in Britain and also Tedeschi in Italy can make you certain parts upgrade or standard but if you can't find a part or you want titanium bolts, axle, Cf subframe made or finding alternatives like different bearings with the same spec there some of the go to guys. Doc wob is really good at figureing out alternative unobtainable parts. But I'm rambling. I'll update when I pick one up

@croaker4163 I forgot to mention theres a frame difference between the 09 and 10 models, very few 10 models, basically only for their race teams. But the 09 frames were weak around the neck, and a subsequent stiffener kit was put out.

Yes, i have a video on it

Parts are same for us if not worse. I think volpe motor on Facebook is remanufacturing rod bearings, and i know there was one guy who had a batch made in Japan, so there are some aftermarket options if you look in the community pages i beleive. Also some kawasaki rod bearing are pretty close ive heard.

@@foredore thank you so much!

Where's your video then? Trust me you're gonna need more than 1250cc after you dump oil into your airbox when you tip it over. There's no need to scratch your plastics to install oil, fite me. Idk what you think you're gonna do to the engine by filling it to the right level, running it, then topping it up properly, your argument is invalid. If you measure the oil you actually use to fill it to within the sight tube, you'll use more than 1250cc without a doubt. Sure you can measure out for the gearbox if you want, but why bother guessing and dirtying a cup, or potentially adding dirt to your gearbox, when its literally 2 allen heads to make sure its done properly? If you consult the various manuals for the different years, and the af1 manual, you'll see I've taken the factory and dealer instructions into consideration, after all this is instructing people how to do it "properly".

@@foredore I'm just trying to clear up the gaps in your video. Not trying to be a DDIICCKK. I'm an XV owner and moderator on AF1 and various FB XV forums. All of the feedback that I provided in my comment on your post can and should be verified on AF1 Racing and others forums. I am confident in what I've written.

@4R1P5R Whats your name? Ill have heard of you. I don't care what people's opinions are, if you want to do it that way go ahead, but I'm not going to teach it. People believe all sorts of mystical nonsense about prefilling filters, measuring, etc. But others swear by not intoducing unfiltered oil into the filtered side of oil system, and engines will find their own level regardless of the possibly dirty measuring cup you use. The only thing special about the XV engine is how poorly it was implemented and set up from the factory, otherwise its a good reliable engine like any other. You're not "clearing up gaps", you're introducing your opinion, which is fine, but I don't believe in it, nor will I teach it. You are being a dick, because you assume you're right and I'm wrong.

Are you pointing out my breathing problems?

Love the video especially interesting your info on engine numbers. The old fart over the road jokes " I can get on with anyone as long as they're not breathing.

SXVINWA on the aprilia forum

Im sure many people in the facebook groups have extra valve buckets to sell, many have bought extra dlc ones for doing the job in the future.

They are a pressed in type with a snap ring circlip, im sure there are some americans who have them laying around you could find on the fb pages?

still a place in MD that rebuilds them

Your bike is what people start on to get to my bike.

Depends what you want, if you want exclusivity and performance, sxv, but if you want parts availability and daily rider, get the ktm

Not oem, i beleive T12tech.com has new ones and i think someone else put in a group buy not sure you'd have to check the forum and facebook groups

Whats wrong with it? Never take these to a dealer, best help is from the forum or facebook groups.

@@foredore what’s wrong is my complete lack of experience with an engine like this. LOL I’ve gotten back to reading the forum after a year 2 hiatus. It’s just a lot to go through. And I’m pretty sure I’m on the Facebook groups too. It’s running kosher for the most part. Doesn’t like low rpm’s or short shifting. The air filter looked pretty clean when I checked it last night. Definitely needs a a fluid change; Brakes & oil, possibly coolant. Hasn’t been changed since I bought it 2 years ago. But I also have risen it much

@MandaloreOurLeader sounds like its fine, some good new fluid should help a good bit. Watch my oil change video, and for the coolant, drain it at the water pump, tip over, and i just use standard 50 50 premix, but you can use anything else that won't freeze in our winters

@@foredoredefinitely need to watch the oil change video a 3rd time. Bike also needs new rubber. Do I stick with a 180 rear or look for a 165-160?

@MandaloreOurLeader i like the 180, just a smoother ride, but it might be a stretch for a 160 because of the 5.5 inch wide rim, most 160 tires are to fit a 5 inch rim

Yes, some use a good 10w40 but i only use maxima 80wt

Yeah, if youre not up for it

@@foredore not sure if it's as difficult to get parts and maintain as a 04 625 I owned one of those for quite awhile i'm down in British Columbia

@vinman121 some euro guys are making new parts, batch order stuff usually, not impossible but hard

@foredore okay good to know I just sold my r6 and I found an 07 rxv 550 for 3 grand I'm just wanting to get back onto an enduro/supermoto

Only sxv has a taller 5th gear. An xv is not a long ride bike, id look elsewhere. Theres no aftermarket cams to my knowledge and there wouldnt be much point swapping them out anyway, maybe an ecu tune. Good luck finding parts to rebuild, some are being made aftermarket but theres waiting lists and no guarantees. Nor would i go messing with the oil system unless you're going to experiment with craig bonars modifications. Like i said in my other video, the xv is a treat you take out on a saturday afternoon, not a daily driver, its not built for long rides, and i wouldnt use it hard with the current parts availability and general rarity of these bikes

Lol i have one now

@@foredore honestly im blown away that it was actually plastic; i watched you video, said no way, had a look and low and behold. unfortunately i found your video after i bought the bike; here to being late to the party!

Sounds good

Probably just stuck, i couldnt tell you by cc's but im sure you could look it up on apriliaforum

@@foredore i can turn the screw, but its nit coming out..idk Maybe i find some infos there, thanks

@Mxx productions try prying with a flat blade screwdriver as you turn it, the threads are probably messed up, then get a new screw and fix the threads with a heli coil

Yep, blew a headgasket but it was my fault I ran the coolant dry

For reference, this is the French video series I was mentioning: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaPIpaV4gtqae9U I haven’t found anything else in this level of detail which really makes me wish I learned French, does anyone know of any other KZbinrs/ mechanics that upload videos on these engines or just work on these in general. A name and email address would be a blessing at the least

@@mixasp70 Not much out there. Seek out the apriliaforum member SXVINWA, many things are already on the forum, if you're planning on using these engines for anything more than recreational, I'd suggest going a different route, parts just aren't available. These engines aren't for novice wrenches, if you want to consult an engine builder, seek out Paul Calvert or cal550, on the forum or Facebook is the easiest, fair warning he's helpful but he can get cranky lol, hes been working on them sice day one so he has a right. SXVINWA I'd say is your best bet, he knows a lot and is always happy to answer questions

apparently you can loop an sxv hoop to an rxv hub, but dunno. I mean an sxv would be better, but you can get away with it on an rxv just dont expect much cause theyre tuned differently

@@foredore @zipdoa I have a 08 RXV550 turned into supermoto if youd like to see lol. I know this is 6 months after you were curious

@KeyMill I intended this video as a hub for discussion anyway. The rxv actually makes a good supermoto if you put the sxv engine in, and sumo wheels, as the frame is narrower which leads to better and lower cornering

@@foredore Can’t seem to get mine to stay running but I’m close I feel. I will probably only ride it a couple times a week but it gives me goosebumps every time I ride! If you know anyone near Mississippi that works on Aprilia, I’d appreciate it!

@KeyMill Look for my friend Craig Bonar on facebook, hes the admin of xv addicts, hes from kansas city he can help you out

All the same, I mean It depends who rebuilt the 07 and if they did it right, it might even be the better option if it's a reputable builder.

Ehhh... what do you mean by street converted? I have RXV 450, with SXV and KTM 17" wheels, 550 engine and recently with SXV front fork and brakes so I've been trough a lot of phases with this bike. If you want an Aprilia supermoto, buy SXV. If you are planning to swap between supermoto and enduro wheels on RXV just buy both versions of the bike, it will be cheaper and better. RXV is quite hard to justify as a smart enduro purchase, it's heavy, overpowered and parts are scarce. SXV 550 is easier bc there are still not many bikes like it and it's sexy as ****. There are MANY major differences between those two versions of XV. Also km's and years on these bikes don't mean much, all of them have been rebuild by better or worse mechs and things like oil change intervals are measured in hours. They are still great hooligan and amateur race bikes but if you want something for daily commuting, look elsewhere

Nope

U mean for the engine numbers?

@@foredore exactly yes :)

@@syrenix2371 u lucky I'm feeling generous for your laziness lol www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?201520-07-SXV-450-black-sealant/page2&highlight=Sxv+engine+numbers

@@foredore haha thank you very much, had troubles finding one since english aint my first language^^

With what

Nah, the 450's don't blow headgaskets as often, it's a tradeoff. Only 3k miles it probably won't be rebuilt so it likely has the original chrome lifter buckets, so just make sure you don't let it run too hot or hard or they'll flake, best idea would be to replace with the dlc coated lifter bucket ones, if you can find them new anyway

@@foredore Thanks for answer! What you think about the power I will for sure get exhaust/filter/tune. It will be my first super moto. The bike is 2006 year btw.

@@ewyna4380 if you want more power get a sport bike. Being that year you want to check the case sealant

@@foredore Thanks for answer, I got sport bike already I want something different!

Allen Noland, he is no longer working on XV bikes since parts are not available. The only people I know of who rebuild them are in Europe as of right now.

@@foredore so i assume as of now it would be extremely expensive to buy one of these in terms of parts and such?

@@danieltomalty9243 Yes, unless you're a collector