Aprilia RSV1000 Mille and Tuono Gen 1 Oil Change Walkthrough

[@Bronzeman777]

Instant subscriber here bud: used your technique on my apillia futura rst worked like a charm. Ps. You a so right about Harley guys breaking there necks when they 👂 that v- twin thunder. Haha

[@fyaworx]

Love my futura

[@NudaMan]

60 Degree V-Twin Goodness 🥲, I love my 03’ RSV MILLE

[@berube361]

3.7l without new filter and 3.9l with oil filter change is what the manual states. But those amounts often lead to overfilling. Only way to properly check the level is once the bike is at full operating temp and the fans have cycled. Then check the tube immediatly upon shutting the bike off as oil drains from the tank quickly. Thats your true oil level. Usually best to pour in 3 liters, run for a minute then add another half liter totaling 3.5l or 3.7quarts. From there take it for a ride to get the bike fully warmed up and check level and add more if needed. Apworkshops has a good video on this and also a great write up on the af1 forums. And this bike seems to have quite a bit of valve train noise. They do tend to be a little noisier and maybe its just the video making it seem that loud. I own a 2010 tuono 1000r myself and about to do an oil change once the stuff is shipped. I run motul 5100 15w-50 as the manual calls for a semi-synthetic. But many like to run the 7100 and 300v as well. Havnt tried amsoil in mine yet.

[@TorrentPerformance]

Cool paco glad your watching the vid. All these first gens make noise. As for Apworkshops if you can don't mention them here. There very liberal over there in the uk and removed me years ago from there facebook. Griff knows his stuff but these guys arent doing anything special on there channel and i would never order parts from them if your in the usa. They have gone threw a few names over there the last couple years i think it has to do with money and business during covid.They down punched me years ago when i started on youtube when i had less than 100subs on my channel. These first gen aprilia are my favorite bikes and as you can see in my vids im more well rounded than just aprilia related. There kinda dicks over there about there aprilia's.

[@markheather3874]

Changing the Oil in my MillieR in New Zealand, could not fully understand why nothing in the Level Viewer, watch your Vid and all became clear, extra half Quart in and all is well. Thanks. Mark

[@TorrentPerformance]

Thanks alot, more vids check my playlists out for more mille info.

[@martinjohansson742]

Good video! How do I find the torque specs?

[@malakov5]

Glad I found your vids man. Got myself a 2000 RSV mille that I need to do the wiring mod on

[@malakov5]

Can you do a coolant flush? Do you drain the radiators?

[@TorrentPerformance]

Im gonna do the battery cable upgrade and relay etcc upgrade before i do the wiring mod. We will see if that fixes my problem. These bikes are getting old and i think the woring mod is more of a way around not replacing possible worn out parts. Check the other videos out in my playlist alot of mille stuff.

[@malakov5]

TorrentPerformance will do. Thanks for posting these. I appreciate it. The aprilia forums are good but are now getting dated and a lot of the pictures are gone so thank you for the videos

[@thisstupid757]

Another instant subscriber! Super happy to have found your channel and all your Aprilia tuono videos! Thank you so much for doing these. Sure they aren’t as common as even maybe an SV1000 but l think they are super cool bikes let alone the big twin sport bikes do just have an awesome sound like you mentioned

[@TorrentPerformance]

Thanks more to come new garage is finally done to start with work

[@77rons1]

Great video

[@JA-lj9ij]

Thank you for all these AWESOME videos!

[@TheRoadTripGuy]

Great video's, boss. I learned a ton! :)

[@TorrentPerformance]

Thanks neil

[@lewda1000]

Top video 👍🏻

[@97irishflyer]

I agree. Love the style of Ducati, and the performance, but the Desmo service is more involved than the Moto Guzzi I currently have. The Italian manufacturers sure have an eye for beauty, and detail.

[@muffpaddy]

Sorry dude. So I check my rsv oil level upright and warm or cold? Or should it always be in the middle? New Zealand 🇳🇿 owner of Big Bad Bertha 2004 rsv1000r mille factory. And Miss April 99 rs250

[@ThePat4]

Thanks for the info

[@jamesscott8480]

Really helpful . Nice 1

[@DonGH297]

Thank you so much for showing the whole process! Do you still work on rsv’s nowadays? Cheers man

[@TorrentPerformance]

@@DonGH297 lol remodeling garage gonna be back to them within the upcoming months

[@DonGH297]

@@TorrentPerformance good to hear mate! By the way I’ve noticed you only filled the oil up midway (between upper and lower. Is this the way to go? And was that like 3.7 liters? I’ll do mine tomorrow 🤙🏻

[@stringer4ever361]

Thanks Very Helpful!

[@TorrentPerformance]

your welcome, glad i could help you out. I hope you put amsoil in there from my dealer number.

[@ericcooper5867]

Love the video's on the mille, seriously considering one atm because i am working on my old fzr1000 exup and it will be off the road for most of the year while i learn 😂😂. They have come down to a reasonable price for me, possibly bottoming out and ready to start back the other way. What would you say are the main areas of concern to look for on the 98-2003 series as it is the best looking for me? Regards, Eric

[@TorrentPerformance]

I would say main concerns are service records, battery cables, battery charging issues relay related issues, fuel pump failure on pre 2001 models, fuel pump wiring harness issues , and that's really it. These engines are known to be extrely reliable. What may be broke or need replaced on these are gonna be common because of there age. My r model I just finished may be up for sale due to a housing crisis. Shoot me a email if interested.

[@ericcooper5867]

@@TorrentPerformance thanks for the offer but I'm from scotland and it would be very costly to have it imported and insurance would be crazy due to being an import also.

[@henryhawk978]

Have a 02 Futura. Do you have valve adj vid on a Aprilia

[@МитяФилимонов-з1ж]

Hello! Please tell me if there is a starting decompressor on the Aprilia rsv 1000 mille

[@Paul_i_is]

sounds like you need an oil change with all that pain, but thanks for the vid very kind

[@littlformzy-boyakarick1931]

Hey mate, I just did the oil on my gen 1 rsv mille. I didn't get a new seal with my oil filter and it now drips from the housing. I removed the sump, and oil filter. I did take the hose off the tank that u said didn't matter but I left the little bolt that you said cracks alone......I put 3.9 Litres back in. Is it possible I've over filled it or do I just need that o ring? Struggling to find one unfortunately

[@TorrentPerformance]

Im not sure without looking at it. Your gonna have leaks without new seals. Send me pics to my email and i can probably tell yah.

[@o-a-master5401]

👍👍👍

[@kenhaen1119]

Hey do you have a business or is there a way to contact you? I'm in Wisconsin. I've got a 2004 RSV with fork seals out that need to be replaced. Thanks!

[@MPjustaman]

Any thoughts on a hard to find Neutral position? It WILL go into N but not easy to find.

[@TorrentPerformance]

Yeah change it over to amsoil metric it may help with that. Use links below. All these bikes are kinda like that on finding neutral. The additives in the metric amsoil can help that.

[@MPjustaman]

Ive been running 5100 Motul and was thinking about switching. The bike is a 1st gen Tuono with about 30,000 miles on it.

[@TorrentPerformance]

@@MPjustaman make the switch drop me a email I'll sign you up under me for free as preferred customer. Then also try the dot4 dominator brake fluid as well.

[@derekroberts6754]

Advice please; I''m going to fit a digital gear selector to me RSV Mille/R, I know they are plug & play, can anybody recommend a certain make?

[@TorrentPerformance]

Don't buy the $40 Chinese one. I bought it and it doesn't work properly. Stick with big brand think heli would be best option. It will piggy back on your speedo sensor cable and pickup coil wires.

[@derekroberts6754]

@@TorrentPerformance thanks for the advice, I'll let you know how I get on.

[@christiangrendel9893]

👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌

[@rubberbandfreak]

where are the torque specs I cant find them in the description?

[@TorrentPerformance]

You can find them on the forums. I will add them sometime when I get a chance.

[@ZackyHall]

Hey man do you have a way to contact you

[@imkerrr1873]

I have an 1000 r mille RSV 2002year. and I am wondering whether to pour 15w50 or 10w40 oil? people's opinions on this subject are different :(

[@TorrentPerformance]

Manaul does state 15w50 also if you live in a colder climate 10w40 can be used. I run 20w50 in hot summer. I would stick with 15w50 for this engine. Thanks for the comment.

[@imkerrr1873]

TorrentPerformance thnx for answer :) I put 15w50:)

[@ETV-xt1kq]

I use 10W-40 in my Capo. since I obsoleted the 15W-50, the clutch and gear shift is smoother. without changing the oil jet.

[@happydays1165]

Why didn’t u remove the strainer filter ??

[@TorrentPerformance]

I've never seen any metal shavings in my oil filters. So I don't remove the screen Into the bottom oil tank. I consider it overkill for a oil change unless you see a issue visually. Most people don't have the clip tool to reclip the clamp on.

[@hownottodrum101]

Informative but isn't gen 1 its the gen 1 revision with plastic tank etc good though:)

[@GharmanNL]

damnit.. I just finished changing the oil and now i hear about a magnetic plug....

[@lukeiamyourfather3511]

Amsoil is snake oil.No better or worse than any other good oil.

[@horseyy_edits7442]

A bit heavy handed. Clattering of tools was irritating

[@aronmonreal6566]

awesome video