Barn Find Motorcycle project - 2002 Aprilia RSV abandoned for 8 years outside!

[@Sportrider22]

What kind of blockhead leaves such a beautiful motorcycle sitting outside in the elements for eight years.....unbelievable. I am glad this incredible machine has a new home and a caring owner.

[@stoneautomotive]

I’ve seen it so many times over the years, sadly there is often more to the story behind the scenes as to why these wonderful classics get forgotten about and left to rot.. but fear not she’s running as will be shown in tomorrows video 😬

[@owen368]

I can second that have, an old girl in the garage that is just waiting for some love and in the next few years it will happen (ex500) along side a couple of italian lovelies one of who was ment to be sold this year but is still with us.

[@williamkerr3350]

Ian Dury.

[@neiltheplayer]

probably in jail

[@xresp1405]

I thought exactly the same... Its a shame to left out a motorcycle jewel like that

[@corbandallas4528]

Dont try to crank it with a weak battery, it will kill the sprang clutch. Greetings from Germany!

[@stoneautomotive]

I have heard of this, let’s hope I can get it running asap so I don’t have to strain it any further 😅

[@carlmayer691]

Sprag or starter clutch... obviously this guy ain't to smart ... why would he want to even start it, run bad fuel thru the injectors, everywhere.. Kinda of STUPIDO .. Stone Stupido Automotive .. not impressed

[@flamintasty]

@@carlmayer691What a turd 🙄

[@daybyday6074]

Agreed@@carlmayer691

[@petecurran3995]

​@@carlmayer691do you think so? I don't see your channel doing much, eh?

[@lewiscoleman8116]

AP Workshop is the best place for parts and advice on these. Griff there is an aprilia genius

[@stoneautomotive]

Legend! They sell them for £34 😬👍

[@oddkidbiker]

Griff literally knows Aprilia bikes better than Aprilia do. Hero

[@simonvanellis2945]

I’ve bought several bikes that sat for a while, my current Ducati sat indoors for 7 years. I never ever fire them up with the tank and old fuel attached, always a small cup/funnel with a pipe to the fuel inlet. That way you can rule out poor fuel, blocked injectors etc. if you saw what same out of my Ducati tank; what looked like a packet of crushed biscuits, you’d never risk starting on an unknown tank and bad fuel again.

[@GeorgiaGrowGuy]

i kept rewatching that part the first pass, thinking when did he remove the old gas. It was not until i kept watching that he showed he was trying to start it on the old gas. I'm no mechanic, but i won't start a weed eater or chainsaw with year old fuel kept in my garage. Much less if it was put up years ago by a stranger and left outside in the elements. That is bizarre form, but i just found this channel.

[@robw7205]

​@@GeorgiaGrowGuysame!

[@glennmorrissey2529]

I once owned a 1999 Aprilia RSV Mille, the front brake was incredible and it just went like a scalded cat and gave me minimal issues, great bike.

[@olliebob8359]

I also found a low mileage gen1 barn find. All the right colours and was very good tbh, engine out and gave her a freshen up, changed most of the bolts and added all the mods, it’s cost me about a grand to get to what it is now but I absolutely love it, enjoy it more than my latest crop bikes tbh

[@stoneautomotive]

I completely get that with regards to the old bikes being the sweet spot for road riding 😎

[@pauln6803]

Great bikes, as long as the engine is looked after they're pretty solid.

[@leavemyrightsalone]

May all the motorcycle angels be with you on your endeavour.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks 😬👍

[@leuvenlife]

I saw that bike on one of the fb groups, I have a Tuono so have a soft spot for rsv's even though my back doesn't allow me to ride one for long, anyways, I seriously pondered that one and spent some time on the photo's weighing it up. Now I'm glad I found this video and get to watch someone bring it back to health and beauty again. Coolbeans!

[@stoneautomotive]

I didn’t realise the bike had been listed before 😮 It’s coming along nicely now, next episode live Sunday 😎

[@edisonshi910]

Enjoyed this thanks. Good memories of owning one of these for several years. Mine would rarely start if it was wet and I did several mods to try and cure that problem. Also if it doesn't start within the first few seconds it's worth taking off the seat and disconnecting the fuel pump. Turn it over with the fuel pump disconnected until it splutters / starts to fire, then re-connect the pump and it will probably start. Always worked on mine - not with 8yr old fuel though! Turning it over too much does wreak havoc with the sprag clutch. Had to change mine once and it's quite a job. Good luck with the project.

[@stoneautomotive]

Glad to hear 😎 As per the latest episodes, I started it without the throttle riser which resulted in the over fuel/ miss-fire bang on the second attempt, jumped the cr*p out of me 😅 Yep been told off in the comments regarding the sprag clutch

[@j0rss]

if possible avoid cranking it with a weak battery, you'll be needing a new sprag clutch in no time. A high CCA battery is highly recommended, got a 220CCA Yuasa for mine. Starts much easier and no worries on damading the sprag clutch. I love these bikes, keep it going!

[@stoneautomotive]

Yep - got absolutely flamed in the comments for this 😅 New battery added to the list 👍

[@biggyp808]

I have owned four Tuonos and a Mille exactly like that. All of them were bulletproof. Beautiful bikes

[@cheechskull1214]

Can you hear the fuel pump prime ? Mine did exactly this After being left in a barn for 10 years. Fuel flowing when the key turned but no pressure as the pipe in the tank was split / turned to jelly. On the lock situation - mine came with no keys, I picked the fuel tank lock and got a key cut the same on both sides and it worked all barrels from a shoe shop of all places - shout out to Birro's of Colne. AP workshop sell a full pump kit and it's worth every penny ! Good luck with the project

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks for this, I’ve cleaned all the injectors out so will check the pump tonight (seems it’s a common issue looking on line)

[@stoneautomotive]

You sir are the winner! Well at least the closest, the hoses have been replaced/upgraded but high pressure line had popped off - fired on the button tonight 👍

[@cheechskull1214]

Look forward to the next instalment 👍

[@ballockybill2277]

Was never gonna start on eight year old fuel .

[@stoneautomotive]

Well it didn’t heart to try.. made good watching for you all hopefully 😅

[@stoneautomotive]

@@fred8696 thank you for the correction, dyslexia at its finest 🤦‍♂️

[@andrewuk184]

I have a Falco, which shares the same engine. It's very likely that the tea bag filter in your fuel pump assembly is clogged up. The internal pipes are also liable to splitting and perishing. Might be worth taking it apart and having a look.

[@stoneautomotive]

That’s tonight’s job, a few of you in the comments have pointed towards the pump/ internal pipes

[@41Teeth-b5w]

I think with that much water in the tank, the fuel pump, fuel filter, electrical connection in the tank is toast. I would recommend taking the pump off the bottom of the tank and deep cleaning the whole tank while you’re at it.

[@stoneautomotive]

She’s running 😬😬😬 More to come in the next video 👍

[@41Teeth-b5w]

Great news!

[@TheBro_UK-yw2gu]

I had the 1000 Millie TriColour and its was a blast - I changed my Blade out for it but then changed back. The Honda's a smoother ride and all round a better bike. IMO.

[@nicksidell4797]

You done them, proud every one of them as you can never say, every time you put your Leg over the bike, but only give it 100% and some so chin up and a new chapter on the horizon 👏👏👏

[@willyf6172]

I can’t believe you tried to start it with out a complete cleaning of the tank and entire fuel system first. That’s just asking for trouble, sending all the gunk through the system .

[@willyf6172]

And the tank should be locked at inside to see if there’s lots of rust and varnish . It will be lots of trouble if there is and all of it isn’t cleaned out .

[@stoneautomotive]

All sorted & running now 😬 Episode 3 live Sunday

[@willyf6172]

@@stoneautomotive maybe for you it worked , but some people may take advice from your video , when it’s a clear “ how not to do it “ . Other KZbinrs have made similar videos “let’s see if it starts after so many years “ . Hopefully most that restore a bike that sat for too long are smarter than that . Impatience is not a virtue , do it right an CLEAN first . I recently did my bike that sat for 15 years and I spent a huge amount of time cleaning the tank , fuel gauge sender , rebuilt the fuel petcock and thoroughly cleaned the carbs and replacing all the rubber in them . And it does work great now , like it never was off the road .

[@cls9876]

I had the 2003 model in red and gold with plenty of carbon fibre! I have a few videos of trips around Scotland. I can give you loads of tips etc. Like! The standard battery is a ytx12 but a ytx14 will fit and give you plenty more power for starting.

[@stoneautomotive]

Awesome, did the North Coast 500 a few years back and was blown away by the scenery 😎

[@jeffpotter7656]

The rust from the disc brakes cleaned up nicely. New subscriber.

[@stoneautomotive]

Welcome to the channel 😬👍

[@tomstc]

Great Video, looking forward to the next instalment

[@darrenanderson4436]

great show, i look forward to part 2

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks & glad you enjoyed, Let’s hope I can get it running 😎

[@keetlarsson970]

What a gorgeous machine.

[@mikesphoenix_e46m3]

great to have you back again and another exciting project cant wait mate

[@T.T.G.]

You had an rs125 didn't you

[@T.T.G.]

Listen mate you try to get views i been doing KZbin years you need just 10 minutes at the most to make money and good thumbnail respect paul uk hull

[@stoneautomotive]

@mikesphoenix_e46m3 - Thanks mate, last couple of weeks have been absolutely manic (had been preparing for court 🥴)

[@stoneautomotive]

@T.T.G. I did have an RS125 (in fact a few over the years) many years ago now but the one I reviewed recently was a friends kindly on loan for the day 👍 Regarding KZbin, I’ve realised I’m never gonna crack it as a full time gig, been trying everything within my power too and started to loose the love for it.. now just put out stuff like this that I enjoy making 😬

[@mikesphoenix_e46m3]

@@stoneautomotive really does sound like you have had alot going on recently mate sounds serious this court thing hope all goes well for you and sounds like you done well to get this video out but love these projects reviving stuff back to like new again 😎👌

[@herbacious22]

I had the same bike im sure it had 2 plugs per cylinder and the coil pack was goosed on right side great bike looking forward to next vid 🏍️🏁

[@stoneautomotive]

You are correct regarding the two plugs per cylinder 👍 I just removed one from each to check the condition of the cylinder. It’s running now 😬 all to be detailed in part 2

[@herbacious22]

@@stoneautomotive fantastic looking forward to it still got an 07 rsvr would definitely get another mille brilliant bike🏍️🏁

[@FattyTumTum]

Id be curious if its just priming and not running the pump constant since it starts rev then dies.

[@stoneautomotive]

All sorted in episode 2 👍

[@stevenjarrett]

I could hear the starter weeping from here! 😂

[@stoneautomotive]

We got there in the end 😅

[@byronmorales4706]

It's good to see you hard work, you're a great mechanic

[@stoneautomotive]

Thank you Byron 😎👍

[@simonallan9941]

Whatever you do, don't try and start it without replacing the fuel first 😮, it could have anything in it that would make it very difficult and cause damage later on.

[@Africatwinrider1]

bit late

[@wandsilvafan]

Did you use the fast idle lever when starting the bike. Switch on left handle bar. Pull it back all the way

[@stoneautomotive]

Yep tried that at the beginning too.. it’s pointing towards the fuel pump/ tank internal pipe work (hopefully have it running this week for episode 2)

[@jacksondaniels8169]

Epic, I remember when their 2 strokes were sold in cycle shops here in the US. Finding the elusive 2 stroke model is a bigger prize.

[@joski9030]

We used to have about ten on the shop floor RS 125’s and one RS 250. My gaffer sold one of my best mates one for £600 nowadays be worth £3000+

[@jacksondaniels8169]

@@joski9030 Nice! You were lucky to find more than one 250 here in the shops. Most shops tried to sell them at a premium price. Unfortunately, 125's never made it across the pond. I had a 92 TZ 250 GP racer in the early 90's.. Hate I sold it before I left Hawaii. On rare occasions I see NSR and TZ 250's back behind my community ripping the canyons up here in SoCal.

[@katywalker8322]

You can strip the fuel filler cap fairly easily once it is out of the tank. Done it a few times (including the fun of getting a snapped key out of a friends RS125 many years ago). If you need to fully strip it, once the lock barrel is out you can take the cap off the top (only crimped on in a couple of places), then there is a pin you can see. Remove the pins and the wafers for the lock will come out. This way you can possibly fiddle with a replacement cap to keep a matching key.

[@stoneautomotive]

I think I have properly killed it drilling out the cap 😅

[@katywalker8322]

@@stoneautomotive , probably, but if you get another cap you can hopefully strip the lock down, swap the wafers around and have it match the ignition key (if needs be , a couple of cheap caps without keys will give you enough alternative wafers - possible but not sure that caravan locks by Zadi use the same wafers)

[@dinnng]

Nice find....also i found my most loved bike in your garage and it's giallo colored... For myself i allways cover a found bike in lot's of Brunox and let it rest for 2 to 5 days before i start any powercleaning.

[@brianhill2515]

Oh that poor starter motor!😢 As a mechanic there is no way known I would try to start a bike sitting for years (particularly outside) without doing the following first. Replace oil & filter, check/replace coolant, remove & flush tank including remove & clean out pump & filter assy(ps why not remove fuel filler/cap assy by removing the allen bolts???), remove spark plugs & crank over to check for siezure/valve problems & to ensure oil pressure, carry out compression test & fit new plugs. I always crank an unknown engine manually at first (plugs removed) by placing the bike in gear & turning the back wheel. Then if ok I will use the starter to generate oil pressure. The way you have tried to start this bike could cause irreparable damage!🇦🇺

[@MyRestoration1]

Nice viewing. I had a very similar problem on my Honda CBR project. Thought it was rails etc. guess what causes so many problems? The fuel non return valve on the fuel pump. It will prime and stop, not because there is pressure but because the computer says stop. What happens is that with a faulty non return valve the pressure from the pump simply escapes back into the tank via the non return valve and therefore no real pressure to the injectors..I don’t think you need to remove the rails. Good luck!

[@stoneautomotive]

Next episode live Sunday - now running! it was a fuel pump issue 😅 but not for the reason you would think!

[@MyRestoration1]

@@stoneautomotivehaha!! Great 👍

[@terrystephens8603]

Look forward to seeing this run

[@stoneautomotive]

It starts in episode 2 which is live on the channel 👍😬

[@terrystephens8603]

@@stoneautomotive just seen it looks good

[@brodie661114]

Lacquered fuel, around a year life of normal fuel before it starts to break down, super apparently lasts around 10 years

[@stoneautomotive]

That’s interesting to know - normally run all my cars/ bikes on Super 👍

[@brodie661114]

@stoneautomotive I'd drive past 3 petrol stations just to get vpower, its a bit stupid but cars bikes etc run some much better than on the dogs**t from supermarkets might be worth looking at the fuel filter on the aprilia. Regarding fuel tank, couldn't you of just unbolted the allens to remove the entire filler cap?

[@stoneautomotive]

@@brodie661114 yea I fill up with shell V-power 99% of the time 👍 Fuel flowed happily through the supply line (shown in the clip filling the drinks bottle) Sadly not, the latch is underneath built into the tank, you can only remove the Allen keys/ lock when it’s unlocked

[@mihneah_i]

why do you try to fire it up, without changing the old oil and old gas?

[@kawasaki2024]

You could have sprayed a little Quick Start into the air intake to get it to fire. Everyone has their own way I guess...

[@stoneautomotive]

Done this towards the end of the video 😬

[@Billy_W]

Great video, always love how much effort and time you put into these.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Billy, glad to hear (I don’t think 99% of people realise how much goes on behind the scenes of a one man band channel 😅)

[@TheTommyKay]

I find it fascinating that the brake calipers are full of dirt but the brake discs are clean AF

[@stoneautomotive]

I believe this to be as the discs are stainless steel (it’s the only thing I can think of)

[@GeorgiaGrowGuy]

I don't understand why you don't remove the whole fuel cap assembly from the top of the tank?

[@stoneautomotive]

It’s not possible, even with all the Allen keys removed it will still be held by the lock

[@charlesallanstewart-kl2op]

Hi just want to ask when you picked up the Bike , what was the Black Bike next to it ?

[@stoneautomotive]

Honda CB750 - also for sale if your interested?

[@charlesallanstewart-kl2op]

@@stoneautomotive oh thanks mate , l think the shipping rate is about $3000 dollars, so l think the Classic Bike Shop In Melbourne Australia would be a better option So l must pass on that , lol. 🙄😮😮😮😮🤣🤣🤣🤣😁

[@stoneautomotive]

@@charlesallanstewart-kl2op 😅

[@benriley9293]

I use AP workshops for all my parts on a gen 2 tuono factory, they’re super helpful and might have what you need 🤞

[@stoneautomotive]

Thank you, another viewer has also suggested AP workshops and they stock the gaskets for £34 😬

[@bananabrooks3836]

​@@stoneautomotive Where are they getting their gaskets from? Pretty poor show 'no longer available' from Aprilia.

[@charlesallanstewart-kl2op]

Yeah l enjoyed this video it takes me back when l had a T250J in the late 70's , l am shocked that parts are not available, but l'm sure if you looked around, do they do Gaskets sheets that you can buy? I know it's more work but what is the alternative ? I ride a Suzuki GSX 1400 K8 Black , nice ride but expensive to maintain $1300 dollars for a fuel pump , gaskets, o-rings & labour. So yeah, talk soon from Sunny Melbourne Australia 🙄😮😮😮😮😮😮😁😁

[@stoneautomotive]

@@bananabrooks3836 AP workshops, more in tomorrow nights video 😬

[@vfr-andy3133]

Criminal it was left in this state. This is a dream bike for so many.

[@stoneautomotive]

I shall bring her back to good order 😎

[@billy690100]

For GODS sake it's an Aprilia, work of art.

[@KamarulAzlanAhlengChai]

IN RSv u have to replace the spark plug first and drop some engine oil into to lubricate, clean the TB.. the tank gas filter, remove the air filter n cleaned.. then u can try to give it a crank.. and dont crank too long on rsv.. u will ruined the starter aswell.. plus trying to crank in weak battery u will get many error code later on the ecu

[@stoneautomotive]

It was a fuel line that had popped off in the tank, she’s starts in episode 2 😬

[@KamarulAzlanAhlengChai]

@@stoneautomotive yes that is why u need to recheck the filter so that u will find any suprises in the gas tank :)

[@Drobium77]

My god!! I used to resurrect 35 year old 70's Suzukis that had sat in the garden without covers, and they used to come to life quicker and looked a lot less manky! 😞

[@team-badseeds]

What happened to the CB750F2N RC42 that was parked next to it?

[@stoneautomotive]

That will need re-homing too! Been offered that but think it’s gonna need a lot of work 🥴

[@team-badseeds]

@@stoneautomotive they're an interesting bike; they have hydraulic valve lifters (like a car), meaning never having to manually adjust valve clearances 👍

[@stoneautomotive]

@@team-badseeds have to think about if it’s worth buying for the channel 🤔

[@gdfggggg]

Such a lovely looking bike.

[@stoneautomotive]

😎👍

[@MrWiskin]

Lawn looks nice!

[@stoneautomotive]

😅

[@alexandermccarthy]

No need to break the petrol tank lock. Simply undo the Allen bolts and remove the entire cap assembly, providing access to the tank, and then remove the lock barrel from the cap and soak it in evaporust or something similar.

[@stoneautomotive]

Sadly not the case, detailed in the latest episode as I’ve been hit with that one in the comments a few times 😅

[@steveo7767]

Take you air nozzle and blow air into the lock mechanism on the fuel tank. The air will blow the penetrant deeper into the mechanism hopefully blowing out any debris.

[@severride0190]

Hi, great video just a Heads up those screws on the Tank are not decoration its faster to unbolt them

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks 😎👍 I’m aware of the bolts not being decorative, but sadly you need to “unlock” the cap for you to be able to release the fuel cap (the ring will come loose but won’t allow the cap to unlock from the tank sadly)

[@steveo7767]

Had the same Yellow Ducati loved that thing!

[@stoneautomotive]

They are still such stunning bikes even by todays standard 😎

[@steveo7767]

Love the Italian bikes as well as some of the Japanese. The Kawasaki Ninja zx900r I had as well was a beast!@@stoneautomotive

[@jayhancock2473]

Has it got a datatool alarm fitted?

[@stoneautomotive]

No Data tool alarm (good observation though) Engine now running, all detailed in tomorrows video 😬

[@dannyharris5310]

Nice find brother

[@ANDY-we7mr]

Had bikes since I was a kid though you would have checked the fuel pump and fuel and change it clean the carbs check for a spark replace with new plugs

[@stoneautomotive]

Fuel injection so no carbs, it was actually a fuel hose that popped off inside the tank

[@ANDY-we7mr]

@@stoneautomotive just passed my mod 1 mate the other week had bikes since I was a kid them aprillia are rapped fast as out even the 125 according to my mate but the parts are a,fortune

[@stoneautomotive]

@@ANDY-we7mr I reviewed an Aprilia RS125 on the channel a few months back, awesome things.. but yes your mate is correct - they can be expensive if not we’ll maintained 🥴

[@t-dog8528]

My neighbour bought a repairable write off, all parts replaced its a beast

[@HollyBerryDOOG]

Lots of water on an old Italian motorcycle 😱😁

[@stoneautomotive]

What could possibly go wrong 😅 find out Sunday!

[@ringo196]

I'm impressed by the lack of corrosion

[@stoneautomotive]

It is surprising given the time outside! The sun light has been more damaging to the black plastics than the wet to raw metal components!

[@tonykeast9966]

I had that exact bike. Long gone nowbut I've still got theoriginal exhaust stashed, it's in mint condition and all wrapped up safe. If you want to put it back to stock get in touch. I remember having a big problem sourcing seals for the Brembos. Not available from Aprilia or Brembo. Tried Ducati and they weren't selling them either! There had been a law suit in America and nobody was selling seals for the goldline calipers (a home mechanic made an arse of fittting them and crashed and sued big time). KTM saved the day thank f**k and stocked them for the RC8. Phew😅 Check your 'choke' cable and lube it. Your's didn't sound like it was operating at all, it should rev really high from a cold start on fast idle. I think that is oart of your issue. Mille's always need full choke to start, unless it's totally hot after just running. AP workshop are a gift from the gods. Get to know Griff. There's upgrades needed to the shite charging/starting system. Fit their recommended up-spec battery and I'm sure the sprag (starter) clutch needs their upgrade mod too... it's a weak point on the Mille. Get read up on these points. The lack of a slipper clutch on this spec RSV makes it "interesting" 😳. Be careful. Or get yourself a slipper clutch upgrade too if possible... it honestly seriously needs it.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Tony, I don’t plan to go back to standard with the bike so wouldn’t need a standard silencer 👍 I’ve got that pleasure of finding seals currently, all part of the fun! The choke/ throttle lifter is working, injectors are also working (now looks like it could be the fuel hose in the tank reading the comments, let’s hope I can get it running in the next episode 👍

[@tonykeast9966]

@@stoneautomotive fingers crossed for you that the previous owners addressed some of the mechanical mods for you. The stock can is an abomination but it's a must for track day use. Noise tests and RSV twins never go well, even with baffles! Look closely at the swingarm behind the exhaust can. A light drop dents or punctures the alloy swinger very easily, position the slip on clamp so it can't make contact in an impact. Way too common damage and it's MOT failure if if happens. Even if it's only dented, keep an eye out for cracking over time as it's only thin plate alloy.

[@georgeclarke1183]

how are you wanting for the original exhaust

[@MrPaige222]

Are you going to rescue the Honda as well?

[@stoneautomotive]

It’s a lot like going to the animal rescue centre, as much as I would like to home them all I just can’t 😅

[@motodruid4327]

The fuel cap will come off in one piece if you remove the six bolts holding it on, then just put a new cap on.

[@stoneautomotive]

Sadly not.. security bolt under the cap - detailed in the re-spray video as so many said the same so had to put it to bed 😅

[@richbrock9876]

Tyres look new 👍

[@stoneautomotive]

New in tread depth but the rubber has had plenty of UV over the years in the garden 😅

[@slunicko8952]

První start by měl proběhnout . Po vyměne oleje ,vycistení palivove soustavy a procisteni El spoju. Tohle muze udelat jen amater .... 1 By se melo zkusit zatocit zadnim kolem pri zarazeni rychlostiho stupne 6. Aby bylo zrejme jestli ze pisty nedotykaji ventilu a potom nalít trochu oileje do kazdeho otvoru kde jsou zapalovaci svicky a tocit zadnim kolem min 20 otacek. Pak moznost viz vise popis startovat starterem. Jinak hrubá chyba a vic skody na motoru nez uzitku.......

[@stoneautomotive]

I don’t understand how you would have valve contact on a low mileage chain driving the cams 🤷‍♂️

[@taswr]

Never strap a bike down by the handle bars. When using a dodgy ramp put the bike in gear then use the clutch as a brake…

[@stoneautomotive]

More chance of popping fork seals than bending bars (as long as you don’t go mad) seen tons of motorcycles strapped with the R&G handle bar straps without issue 👍 As per the video the clutch is not working so that wouldn’t work 😅

[@AlexImy-ur5rr]

Beautiful collection of beast's 🏁🏁🏁

[@stoneautomotive]

Thank you 😎👍

[@deandee8082]

you need to flush and celan that entire fuel system, tank, pump, rails, injectors, you can hit the injectors with a 9 volt radio battery and run cleaner thru the in end, make a nice switched set up or touch wires with alligator clips.. 3-4 times an hour apart, fill injectors with cleaner in between, you prolly know this trick but someone might find it useful..

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

Poor old starter motor is taking a hammering !!, great vid, love the old V twin aprillas, neighbor near me has one in Colin Edwards paint scheme. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks 😎👍

[@fionnp]

Just recently bought a 03 mille R and will be getting to work on it soon ( in reality thats late spring no garage 😂). Subscribed and looking forward to more.

[@stoneautomotive]

Awesome bikes the R model with the Ohlins & OZ wheels 😎 Thanks for the channel support, many more episodes to come 😬

[@owen368]

Nice bike and video. You don't mention (understandably) were approx you are in UK, have various Italian bikes, have Aprilia but no Ducati plus a Japanese bike currently must applaud you for giving the Italians some love.

[@stoneautomotive]

It’s no big secret, obviously I’m not including house numbers & road names 😅 I live near Heathrow airport 👍

[@steveo7767]

WHo and why would someone leave that sitting outside? Could they not have put at least a cover over it, kinda like a lean to?

[@Michele750sf]

I´m working at a Aprilia 650 Pegaso Type ML from 1999 - same barn find project ( 8 years outside stored, too), economically stupid, economically stupid, but it's my hobby in my old smithy

[@stoneautomotive]

Good luck with the restoration 👍 As you mention it’s also a satisfying hobby being in the garage with the radio on and a nice hot cuppa coffee on the go 😎

[@31144]

I noticed the fast idle lever ( left switch gear) is off, the starting procedure for a mille is fast idle fully on and DO NOT touch the throttle what so ever, I doubt very much you'll need to mess about with anything on the fuel injection side other than replacing the injector O rings at the spray head end, fuel pump is priming so that's good, you need a YTX 14 battery on it or you will kill the sprag, you are flooding it even looking at the throttle .... I've owned a Mille R for 14 years, also pack it in with the brake cleaner ! ! 😂😂😂 and again DON'T TOUCH THE THROTTLE ! ! 😂😂😂

[@stoneautomotive]

I had tried the fast idler in the start with no joy… good news she is running, stay tuned for tomorrows video 😬 And yes, the brake cleaner move was a nasty one as I even confirmed 😅

[@jeffpotter7656]

Maybe the exhaust pipe is plugged.

[@stoneautomotive]

You’ll see in the next video 😬👍

[@Sassenhaim]

Clean the fuel rail 😮 Props on the safety❤

[@rudiknapen4867]

THE SPIDER was like dude this is my bike !!!!!

[@stoneautomotive]

Wait till the next episode, I found the nest 😱

[@redmantas9294]

That’s bye bye to the sprag bearing!

[@stoneautomotive]

Thankfully she’s held up for it to actually start/run for episode 2 😬

[@wayneclark2458]

Try AP workshop for gaskets they might stock them.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks, they stock them 😬

[@SuperRob41]

i like this, looking forward to the next one, i just sold my tuono 1000r

[@stoneautomotive]

Glad to hear 😎👍 I rode a friends Tuono V4 a few weekends ago, great fun 👌

[@SuperRob41]

@@stoneautomotive nice. mine was the v twin same as this one, also the rear brakes are rubbish on these

[@karlfawdrey5183]

Erm new plugs, fresh oil, not mentioned, battery definitely an issue put a new one on

[@Toxic2T]

What kind of animal leaves a motorcycle outside for so long?

[@stoneautomotive]

Everyone’s personal situation is different, life can sadly take over

[@ENGBriseB]

What a find pease treat it with a lot of respect.

[@IanLawrie-l9q]

Almost 😲👍 did you know that your jet washer was made by the company that built the Nimbus bikes in Denmark 😂

[@stoneautomotive]

It’s all running now 😬 I didn’t, you learn something new everyday 😅

[@nedwphillips2126]

you need to put a cup of metholated spirits in the tank, it will do no harm to the rest of the fuel system, in about half a tank of fresh fuel ok

[@Jimmyboypepsimax]

Legend, great video

[@stoneautomotive]

Cheers Jimmy 👍😎

[@Jimmyboypepsimax]

is part two popcorn worthy?

[@stoneautomotive]

@@Jimmyboypepsimax I hope so haha

[@josemiguelmendozahernandez1779]

1. Gas pump= ok 2. Fuel tank= ok 3. Spark plugs= ok 4. Inyectors?

[@paulwilkinson6608]

Patience is needed. Who doesn't clear the airbox and use the right size battery on a millie prior to trying to start it.

[@stoneautomotive]

Me 😅

[@smokeyjoerocketifyouknowyo8693]

Hello mate Fairplay to you starting a channel good stuff something to watch I thought if it had that bad fuel in it and throttle bodies have been sat for awhile they run on vacuums and they have diaphragms you may well have a split in one of the throttlebody diaphragms

[@stoneautomotive]

All sorted now, was simply a fuel line that had popped off inside the fuel tank (detailed in episode 2 😎)

[@robbieproductions9504]

Beside the bike damn that E46 m3 and E92 M3 is clean 😍

[@stoneautomotive]

Thank you 😎 (plenty more of those two on the channel)

[@adampug206gti]

Great video 👍🏻😎

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Adam 😎👍

[@magnusedwards5661]

Cant believe you tried to start it with old fuel 😢

[@stoneautomotive]

Can’t believe people are getting so upset, it’s an old abandoned RSV 😅

[@leeallen7426]

Great content. Im glad i gave stumbled across your channel. New subscriber right here

[@stoneautomotive]

Glad to hear Lee 😎

[@djbillye4943]

had the rgv 250 back in 2000,shouldnt have sold it omg the prices of them now,mine was grey,silver,black

[@stoneautomotive]

Oh 2 strokes have gone bonkers price wise, let my RS250 go a few years back (thankfully I managed to see a good return on it) but I’m sure prices will continue to rise

[@rc_51_zxr]

OMG.. You try started without oil change???

[@stoneautomotive]

Yep, as detailed in the video as they are dry sumped they need to be upto operating temp for them to have the oil correctly drained.. difficult to do when it doesn’t run 😅 All in the next episode 👍

[@rc_51_zxr]

@@stoneautomotive in this case does not matter the oil temperature. Change it twice. I know a Ducati, which has a complete engine broke after a barn find start..

[@rc_51_zxr]

The oil was like a gel

[@stoneautomotive]

@@rc_51_zxr New oil is going in Saturday 👍 That’s odd to hear of complete engine failure if it was upto the correct level, I’ve heard of cambelts failing on the Ducatis when laid up 🥴

[@andrewonmyway8184]

The air filter must be completely clogged too

[@stoneautomotive]

Surprisingly not, was actually in good condition as detailed in video 3 👍

[@kencannuck]

I was unimpressed by the preliminary cleaning. Try a vacuum. Guess you can't sell a vacuum. Thats out then!

[@stoneautomotive]

I don’t understand this comment 😅 sell what vacuum lol?

[@georgeclarke1183]

what price did you pay for this bike

[@stoneautomotive]

Will all be detailed in the later episodes 😬

[@fw1421]

From the initial looks of it I wouldn’t give much for it. Here in the US parts are not easy to get that’s why a friend of mine let go of their Aprillia/Moto Guzzi franchise. A bike that old might be realy difficult to get running again. Why destroy the tank lock? You could take the lid assembly off and remove the lock from the inside.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thankfully in the UK I can still obtain parts (not everything though) Undoing the Allen keys will not remove the pins, I’ll detail this more in the next video 👍