Road to Racing. Aprilia RS660 race prep. Getting the bike stripped and starting the track build

Dave's had all the fun riding the RS660, so now it's time to strip it down and start the real race preparations.
With a pile of bling parts and a tight deadline, will the baby Ape be ready to race in time?

[@jparker1695]

Keep these videos coming! 👍

[@mayhemmayo]

[@MrYamaDuc]

Loving the vids and the bike

[@waynepratt9072]

Awesome video 👌🏻🍺

[@rob.fisher]

Awesome video series 👍

[@obsession_engineering]

Thanks! 👍

[@gabroracing]

the whole racing emulators kit can be found here: headlight, tail light, and sidestand: www.apriliaspecialparts.com/shop/uncategorized/kit-emulatori-rs-660-rsv4-e-tuono-euro5-2021/

[@knopv]

here is a side stand elimination plug: www.robemengineering.com/product-page/aprilia-rs660-tuono-side-stand-eliminator

[@vendy4625]

Following, could u give a build prices and specs a the end Dave?

[@stevesanelli90]

Takes a bit of work converting a road bike to track bike in order to do it properly and you do it proper Dave! I’m guessing the abs ring plates can be removed from the rims since there won’t be abs as well? Looking great so far, can’t wait to see the bodywork too

[@MrKdr500]

ABS rings also do speed & traction control.

[@johncookson9748]

Hi Dave - Re: Race Shift. Can’t you change the settings in the ECU to do this ? Think I’ve seen something on another KZbin video

[@obsession_engineering]

Yes, apparently so. I just didn't know at the time and luckily Eric rides in road shift anyway

[@knopv]

Hey Dave - any chance you took the weight of the rearsets original vs racing? Or even better - the bike before and after?

[@obsession_engineering]

We did a final weight check... but not a before strip. That's in one of the next episodes ;)

[@Errol.C-nz]

@@obsession_engineering bit of an oversight then.. the other.. race shift.. is the shifter shaft out of the box, able to be rotated around to do the same effect 🤔🤒 push rather than pull

[@stuwhite1969]

Is it possible to leave the abs pump connected with no fluid in it to prevent an error code?

[@MrKdr500]

yes.

[@obsession_engineering]

We've left it connected, just blanked off the ports

[@philbeele8504]

Orsum

[@motorcyclegarage2307]

I hear, these bikes will be now used st the TT

[@obsession_engineering]

Yes, rules have been updated so these and the yam's are allowed in now

[@Errol.C-nz]

@@obsession_engineering if you get a chance.. a R7 vs RS track comparo would be fantastic.. shame yamaha's R7 is a limited run.. they need a good frame.. the mtm660 just sucks.. cheers from NZ

[@zawal]

You Just have to put the gear in reverse (pivot up not down) and buy a reverse mod for you computer from aprilia 👍 verry easy and it works 😄

[@MrKdr500]

Computer doesn't require a reverse mod, and can't place selector arm upward as it hits the frame.

[@zawal]

@@MrKdr500 I can send you a picture. i have aprilia rear sets, reversed gears and had to buy mod for reverse QS with Pitlane limiter. When i go with the selektor i std position, I have to go to the computer and select normal QS not reverse. Do you have FB - I can send via messenger 👍

[@zawal]

@@MrKdr500 this mod is even listed on RS&tuono accesorie list that you can by from Your dealer 👍 I have it on my PC. You can write me an e-mail [e-mail]

[@zawal]

@@MrKdr500 the selector arm isn’t straight up - it is about 45 0 to the right and it works perfectly 👍

[@obsession_engineering]

Luckily Eric rides in road shift but the information is very welcome, thanks for commenting :)

[@Pillokun]

If the bike was actually priced just a smudge over a mt07 or ninja 650 then I would think it was worth while. At this price is just horrendously over priced at about 1200 Euro. more than my d675 was priced as new! Even the "new" st3 765 is a better deal and it is a telepathic handling bike. For that price I rather get an Ducati 748 for about half the price! But the content is right in my ballpark, relaxing in my sofa and enjoying to the max! :)

[@beer77monster]

Seven hundred and twenty fucking quid…!!! 😳

[@obsession_engineering]

There are better value options now available

[@Errol.C-nz]

@@obsession_engineering yes there are.. its called a welder 🤗

[@Errol.C-nz]

go old skool.. weld one up.. or mod the std setup.. makes you wonder too at thos "carbon fiber" heal guards.. what the hell is wrong with integrating them into the main bracket.. just profiteering from suckers i guess