RSV4 Valve check, Part1

Part one, disassembly and some diatribing.
Recorded by Sena.
#Rideconnected

[@Ender06]

Needing to do a valve check (and probably replace the cam chain tensioners) on my 2015 RSV4 Factory. Thank you for this video series!

[@pistolpete6321]

Fascinating!!!

[@MrMurphc13]

Great stuff Shaun....can't wait for part 2

[@ShaunNielsen]

Thanks.

[@mikesnow1800]

fantastic job on all the parts, thanks for posting.

[@ShaunNielsen]

Thanks Mike, hope it helps.

[@danbarkman8009]

Thank you for these! I wouldn’t of attempted this job without your videos. I didn’t use the cam gear lock tool but it all seems to be good! I was careful and tied off the cam gear and did the adjustment. Not sure it was ever even needed 🤷‍♂️

[@ShaunNielsen]

Glad I could help!

[@robertklein783]

Yah wow! Great info and video. Now i know i can do this myself... with your help of course. Thank you mucho

[@ShaunNielsen]

Glad to help!

[@nihonnewbie]

Just bought a 2010 and am doing a reconditioning service. Your videos will be super helpful, thank you!

[@ShaunNielsen]

Good luck!

[@jaredsinn8842]

Got to love that Caravan Palace in the background, good taste in Motorcycles and music

[@ShaunNielsen]

You have a good ear! Thanks for the feedback.

[@kgmoto212]

Great videos on your feed by the way you helped me out a lot

[@ShaunNielsen]

Thanks for the feedback. Glad I can help.

[@DylanGSXR]

Fantastic videos, I'm learning so much, I've done valve clearance on my suzuki bikes before but was not to confident on trying it on my 2020 tuono 🙁, I'll definitely be giving it a go now. I'd love to do a base line check now as I'm at 800 miles. Thanks very much for your time and effort.

[@ShaunNielsen]

Glad I can help

[@raft5205]

I'm assuming that some or at least one of the suzuki bikes would have been an in line four or some bike with bucket and shim type adjustment.. Why not feel confident with the Tuono? Is it because it's a V engine ? Fear not amigo, it's the exact shame principle which you already know 🙂 A Haynes manual might boost your confidence a bit because they explain things a bit better than the manufacturer's service manual. Take your time, go steady and double check your steps, and always turn the engine by hand when the task is finished (that saved my Gixxer's valves once 😬)

[@KruKut]

I'm still watching these vids and learning. Thank you for making these!

[@ShaunNielsen]

Happy to help.

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[@kgmoto212]

What’s a good grease to put in the main crankshaft for the bushings bearings

[@kmotorshop]

You are The Master Sir.

[@ShaunNielsen]

Thanks. Just trying to help others help themselves.

[@ZondaF355]

Excellent videos...learning a lot of very helpful information for all motorcycle owners. Thanks for sharing and would love to see more of this type of video with commentary. Aren’t the valves on RSV4 Factory made from Titanium?

[@rockyp3917]

This is what it sounds like when James Bond does maintenance on his bikes.

[@llwellyn1]

Yeah, looking forward to part 2. Thanks for making this video and sharing your insight.

[@ShaunNielsen]

Glad I can help. Just trying to educate riders so they dont have to run the risk of being screwed over by dealerships.

[@GoldMineTurtle]

my 2014 rsv4 reaches to 119 Celsius how do you fix that? what could cause this problem? I already changed coolant. The weird part is when I turned the bike on it was already at 14 Celsius event though I haven't turned it on for a week.

[@rynpaulbert]

I've installed a Pipercross filter on my RSV4 and it eliminates the two plastic frames that hold in the OEM. I used my phillips and tightened down the three (L/R/Bottom) screws pretty good. Are you suggesting just snug only or is there a specific torque needed?

[@ShaunNielsen]

Just snug is fine. Tighten them like you would any other screws in light plastic, like a kids toy or appliance

[@fredflintstone1375]

great videos - but, just checking, on 4 stroke engine , the valves only open in 1 stoke of the 4 strokes. So on 4,000 rpm each valve only is active on 1/4, so valves only opening 1000 times. Right? I think you said on 14,000 rpm valve is operating 7,000 times.

[@akshayd82]

How could you pop the throttle bodies just like that? Did you loosen the intake manifold clamps first?

[@ShaunNielsen]

Yes, although aprilia uses single-use clamps so i had to cut them off first.

[@danamaxwell2776]

Did you loosen the intake manifold clamps before pulling off the throttle bodies?

[@ShaunNielsen]

I swapped them for hose clamps

[@danbarkman8009]

Off topic what oil did you find that worked best in your 2013 rsv4? Thanks again

[@ShaunNielsen]

I used a few different oils but I always change it after 100 miles.

[@kgmoto212]

Hey Shaun I’m new to building my name is Kojo and my timing belt bracket broke in half I was hoping you could making a video on installing one so I can put one in please and thank you it’s for the RSV 4 rr 2016 even if you do it from a RF it’s cool I need help reaching out thanks again

[@manbroskyrides6559]

Great video man! I like the tid bits of info you toss us throughout. Would you suggest 0w40 if it's not getting changed as often as yours (every other track day) for bikes that rarely see the track? I just got my first RSV4 (2012 RSV4R ARPC) and bought it sight unseen from 8 hours away from an Aprilia dealer. They said they did a full valve service etc. First ride... loud tapping and red caution light. Took plastics off, started it for a short time to give it a close listen with the plastics off and found the rear cylinder is the culprit so I'm going to check the valves this evening myself this evening.

[@ShaunNielsen]

Thanks, its a great bike. Make sure you check the valve clearances at very short intervals to keep it healthy

[@Alexauscelle]

Sprint airfilter or K&N? K&N already installed when i bought the bike. Airbox was full of dust and dirt, little sand also. Any thoughts?

[@ShaunNielsen]

I use K&N for air and oil. Clean out your filter and airbox then coat the inside with engine oil to trap as much dust and particulate matter as possible. Check it every time you do an oil filter change and make sure the filter seals properly. Pay close attention to any dirt that makes it past the filter.

[@Alexauscelle]

Hm i will buy a Sprint filter or go back to OEM paper filter.

[@Alexauscelle]

Shaun Nielsen my K&N looks different and i have no plastic fitting thing on it. i have an RKB 2011 Factory aPRC. And i use original K&N filteroil and cleaner. Why is yours not red?

[@Gruby_Fasol]

can you tell me. i have 9.550 km total on a dash did i have to adjust valve ? or how many km i have to get to be check in my rsv4 2012 ?? how many total you have ?

[@ShaunNielsen]

Sorry for the delayed response. You should have them checked - or do the check yourself. Better to check and not need adjusting, than not check at all

[@jayyoo90]

Hi Shaun, I'm also in Dallas and am wanting to know if you ever designed your own cam tool? I have a '17 RF and in need of doing a valve check and would rather purchase yours if it fits better than the factory Aprilia one.

[@ShaunNielsen]

Hi Jay, I havent yet. I'm currently rebuilding my mill so I will eventually, but it wont be any time soon.

[@mcprocrastinator7921]

hey matey, I just checked out this vid again im due valve clearances now, 40,000kms on tuono v4 2015 - I dont have 'any issues with start and they were last checked around 25,000 kms, what you rekon, advice appreciated?

[@ShaunNielsen]

I would always suggest checking valve clearances. If you can do it yourself - great. If you have to pay someone else to do it, its an expensive job but consider the price of engine damage from a tight exhaust valve that broke because it didnt get any cooling effect from the cylinder head...

[@mcprocrastinator7921]

bugger, yup, I think I could follow this vid, prob is lack the tools, so guess best to take the hit - thanks for the advice buddy.

[@mohammedkawasmi4667]

hello! Can you please let me know what diameter are the shims used for the valve clearance adjustment? I believe the OEM ones are 8.75mm. Would 8.8 or 8.9 work? Also, it would be great if you can advise where to get the shims from online. This may have been answered but there are loads of comments to go through Thank you very much :)

[@ShaunNielsen]

Check this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKDHnq18nNN9b5Y

[@darrylbuswell1025]

Video on changing valve springs?

[@ShaunNielsen]

Thats a really good idea. I dont have a garage right now, and by the time I do I plan to have another bike, so chances are low I'll get to do more videos on this machine...

[@s1kkris40]

So how does this work with factory warranty or are you already out of that window? I assume you do all the maintenance on your bike and was wondering what Aprillia thinks of it. Say you were doing all this work within warranty would they throw a fit?

[@ShaunNielsen]

aprilia is famous for not honoring warranty. Several friends of mine have had warranty claims denied, for one they used a picture of him riding the bike on a track as justification. They found the picture on facebook! This bike has been track-only since i got it so warranty was never a concern of mine. Judging by your screen name you have nothing to worry about. I hear BMW value their customers and stand by their warranty.

[@s1kkris40]

Shaun Nielsen That’s crazy they went to Facebook looking for dirt on him. From what I’ve been told they do for the most part. Just depends what goes wrong and if any modifications you installed could of contributed to it. Nice channel though even though I don’t own a Rsv4. Very interesting

[@motozona4335]

Good afternoon is it possible to supply the 2011 tank of 2015

[@ShaunNielsen]

eBay!!

[@deusvastator2830]

Any chance you could throw together a list of tools/parts needed to do this?

[@ShaunNielsen]

You'll find just about everything here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKDHnq18nNN9b5Y

[@deusvastator2830]

Awesome thank you!

[@ChoiPok]

Hey Shaun! Is the OE air filter washable? Thanks!

[@ShaunNielsen]

Hi Billy - no its not. Only the aftermarket filters that specifically say they can be reused are washable.

[@ChoiPok]

Shaun Nielsen Thanks so much! Cheers

[@kgmoto212]

For bottom end

[@andrehemenes3186]

Hey Shaun, is there any way I could see you do a cam chain tensioner removal video? Please!!! I desperately need it

[@danbarkman8009]

Andre you have any luck with this? I’d also like to do this task on my rsv4

[@andrehemenes3186]

@@danbarkman8009 unfortunately he didn’t respond but I did end up doing it my self by pieces of his videos together . It’s such a shitty job to do and I hope I never have to do it again . Just make sure you get the right tools for this job before u give a shot

[@dumbazz83]

i stopped at 13.32 after you said "the redline is 14000 rpm imagin the valves open 14000 times in a Minute" WRONG the Ratio between the crank and the camshaft is 2:1 so actualy the working 7000 times at max rpm at the .... so now i continiue to watch

[@bornriko74]

Hey @Shawn. Dude tell me you have the cam holder you made on order. If so, how can I get one from you. I'm deployed to Bahrain for awhile and these racists pigs at the local Aprilia dealer marked up the valve adjustment price to over 700 Bahraini Dinar because I'm african american. You inspire me to tackle this pain in the ass job with no fear. AF1 won't deliver to my address. Can you give me some relief?

[@ShaunNielsen]

Hi Marcus. Send me your address via email ([e-mail]) and I'll put one in the mail for you.

[@plocky6084]

Hey Shaun, at 10min 40 sec you start removing the Variable intake assembly by the wrong screws, but don't obviously correct yourself. Not a problem for me as I know that is not the way the remove it. But somebody just lost their springs from the assembly by following your video. You should edit that bit out so other people don't go down the same path. ;)

[@ShaunNielsen]

Thanks for your eagle eye.

[@shokrefumi]

Valves don't open and close 14 000 times a minute... Rather 7 000 times. Sorry for being an engine nazi.

[@ShaunNielsen]

You're absolutely right. I corrected myself in a later video. I'm glad you're listening

[@andrewford80]

Attention to detail isn't a bad thing :) Still, a lot of times!