a AF1 Racing 2012 RSV4-R APRC Racebike Build

[Ed / AF1 Racing]

Doing this project for a customer on the East coast.

brand new 2012 RSV4R in black

adding
Catalyst Bodywork
Leo Vince full system
Race Mapping
Ohlins cartridge kit for the Sachs (just arrived in USA)
Ohlins TTX shock Gen 2
Ohlins damper
520 chain kit
Rizoma rearsets with a GP shift mod
GB case guards -- both sides
Graves framesliders
safety wire, coolant flush

got it all torn down, and have been working on the build back up the past few days. I weighed it completely stock with battery (no gas), and passenger pegs, and it weighed 446 lbs. Curious to what it will weigh when we are done.

some pics....I forgot to take a picture all-stock, but here they are

[Eape]

Builds are my favorite kind of forum posts. Keep up the pics. Any chance you are changing the top yoke and relocating the ignition switch? I'm still trying to find a clean way of doing this.

[tharkun]

Nice! Like to see what your build will weigh. Guess when I get done I'll do the same & post up. Hmmm, guess I need to do a thread on my build.

[Eape]

Nice! Like to see what your build will weigh. Guess when I get done I'll do the same & post up. Hmmm, guess I need to do a thread on my build.

Yes please.

[Hawkeye]

I'm subscribed too. I love "build" posts.

[shanes]

what position will you run the triple clamp offset and swing arm pivot for a race / track bike

[Ed / AF1 Racing]

what position will you run the triple clamp offset and swing arm pivot for a race / track bike

This is a R model, so those settings remain stock

[slrkappa]

This guy didn't want the kickass Samco RED hoses with this setup? I would have sold him on those bad boys since he's doing all this. Nice setup too. Now you make me want to order a 520 kit. What chain and sprockets are you using for the 520 kit?

[GUV]

Doing this project for a customer on the East coast.

brand new 2012 RSV4R in black

adding
Catalyst Bodywork
Leo Vince full system
Race Mapping
Ohlins cartridge kit for the Sachs (just arrived in USA)
Ohlins TTX shock Gen 2
Ohlins damper
520 chain kit
Rizoma rearsets with a GP shift mod
GB case guards -- both sides
Graves framesliders
safety wire, coolant flush

Could you please show this mod?

[rrtschampl]

This is perfect! I'm right in the middle of doing the exact same build on my 11R APRC. Ed, where are you going to mount the regulator and control box that are on the left side inner fairing? Pictures would be great too.

[Ed / AF1 Racing]

I'm putting the reg/rec on the front of the upper fairing bracket, behind the dash....not sure about the APRC box yet, maybe just below the throttle cable/tps box right there. Project is held up on bodywork...Catalyst is a little behind on production

[Ed / AF1 Racing]

Could you please show this mod?

using a PULL sensor instead of the stock PUSH sensor....not a cheap solution

[SubZero]

Looking forward to seeing more pics!!

[wrx_02]

No Alien Motion Battery? :lol:

[gts455]

nice, can't wait to see the finished product, should be pretty cool.

[duff_boy]

This guy didn't want the kickass Samco RED hoses with this setup? I would have sold him on those bad boys since he's doing all this.

What's the point? They dont offer anything apart from bling?

[nac.00]

cant wait to see the weight after the build.

[Trinity636]

Very nice! Subscribing to this...

[Trinity636]

Before/after posts should be great!

[tharkun]

I'm putting the reg/rec on the front of the upper fairing bracket, behind the dash....not sure about the APRC box yet, maybe just below the throttle cable/tps box right there. Project is held up on bodywork...Catalyst is a little behind on production

Ed, can ya let us know where you decided to put APRC box. The cable is not that long....options are limited. A photo would be nice. :)

[resqav8r]

Courious .. the "APRC box" is it a contained plug-n-play system? Does that mean it can be retro fitted to a 2010 non APRC RSV4? I assume the APRC is worth the money or is there a benefit to be without?

[igotyofire]

Courious .. the "APRC box" is it a contained plug-n-play system? Does that mean it can be retro fitted to a 2010 non APRC RSV4? I assume the APRC is worth the money or is there a benefit to be without?

If you want APRC you are better off selling your bike as is & buying a new one which will be cheaper then trying to APRC equip your bike.

[illtal]

If you want APRC you are better off selling your bike as is & buying a new one which will be cheaper then trying to APRC equip your bike.

This is true... I wouldn't do it... do full bazzaz with tc it will never be the same as the APRC, but if you want TC that's the easiest way to get it other than buying a 2011+ bike

[potere]

Ed already posted some numbers on retro-fitting APRC on a '10. The loom has to be replaced along with adding the gyros, the CPU, the paddles on the left clip-on and the wheel sensor rings and wires.

[illtal]

Ed already posted some numbers on retro-fitting APRC on a '10. The loom has to be replaced along with adding the gyros, the CPU, the paddles on the left clip-on and the wheel sensor rings and wires.

and what was the grand total?

[Ed / AF1 Racing]

put the V regulator at the very front along with APRC box

zip tie the regulator to the front of the upper bracket, for the APRC box, I just took off the horn from its bracket, and mounted the APRC box there with one nut/bolt....its secure

Ted just copied me on a racebike he is building, and I kind of like his wire routing a little better....I had the APRC wiring going along the subframe neck with the regulator wiring, and he kept just the APRC wiring lower under the damper not zip tied to the neck with the regulator wiring.

[Ed / AF1 Racing]

got the weight down to 420lbs, same fuel load as pre-build

With a bit more money and lots more time, I bet we could get one to 400 lbs. There is lots of extra wiring on these bike for a racebike build. Lightweight clip-on, real forged magnesium wheels would save a bunch over these cast alloys, along with more alloy fasteners in non-critical areas, and maybe some Ti bolts on the big bolts and axles. Factory magnesium covers, and run no framesliders

[Ed / AF1 Racing]

and what was the grand total?

about $5K.....sell your bike and buy a new one....that's about the difference in bike prices, and you start with a new bike. The parts list for a APRC conversion is over the top.

[tharkun]

Thanks for posting Ed! Never thought about the horn mount.....now what did I do with the bracket......hmmm.

What brand of battery did you use to replace stock one?

[boostenmkiv]

Looks like a ballistic 12cell


Thanks for posting Ed! Never thought about the horn mount.....now what did I do with the bracket......hmmm.

What brand of battery did you use to replace stock one?

[illtal]

Looks like a ballistic 12cell

It's a 8 cell... there is only 4 humps on the front. I have this one

[Ed / AF1 Racing]

yes, 8 cell Ballistic with an Alien Motion foam holder.

Starts it fine, i'd go 12 cell on a streetbike though.

[tharkun]

Strictly a track bike Ed.

Thanks,

v/r Leland

[mike70]

Nice bodywork Ed.....:worship: who'd you kill to get it!!!:kidding: I guess there's no one racing these bikes in the states because no one carry's stock of it...!

[resqav8r]

Ed already posted some numbers on retro-fitting APRC on a '10. The loom has to be replaced along with adding the gyros, the CPU, the paddles on the left clip-on and the wheel sensor rings and wires.

Thanks for all the inputs .. kinda what I thought. I had warmed up to the idea of an '10RSV4F but wasn't sure if I wanted/needed APRC (still not sure) but after reading the comments guess I will enjoy the new map Ed loaded for me during this season and wait to get a newer RSV4 with APRC later down the road.

[boostenmkiv]

Any concerns with the regulator burning the plastic zip ties? I only ask because I know it gets hot, but don't know HOW hot it actually gets...especially in a spot that "may" not get as much air cooling as the factory location. I like this spot you've chosen, just wondering if I should maybe use safety wire instead.

Thanks!
Mike


put the V regulator at the very front along with APRC box

zip tie the regulator to the front of the upper bracket, for the APRC box, I just took off the horn from its bracket, and mounted the APRC box there with one nut/bolt....its secure

Ted just copied me on a racebike he is building, and I kind of like his wire routing a little better....I had the APRC wiring going along the subframe neck with the regulator wiring, and he kept just the APRC wiring lower under the damper not zip tied to the neck with the regulator wiring.

[Ed / AF1 Racing]

Any concerns with the regulator burning the plastic zip ties? I only ask because I know it gets hot, but don't know HOW hot it actually gets...especially in a spot that "may" not get as much air cooling as the factory location. I like this spot you've chosen, just wondering if I should maybe use safety wire instead.

Thanks!
Mike

Does not get hot enough to melt zipties....I used the thickest ones I had....ours made it all season mounted there.....cools decently there.

[slothfryk]

I second Ed's comments. I've got my reg mounted in the exact same position with an almost identical zip-tie configuration. Haven't had any problems at all.

[Rugbydawg13]

Why not the Alien Motion? Am I missing something here? Just curious.

[Ed / AF1 Racing]

Why not the Alien Motion? Am I missing something here? Just curious.

just business reasons....they kept selling them online cheaper direct to customers than to us, their dealers...we got stuck with overpriced inventory....bad pricing policy. Ballastics are sold in the PU catalog, super easy and quick to get.

[Rugbydawg13]

OK. Thanks. I just bought one and was afraid I might have gotten a lemon after the previous comments. So far, it's been solid except for trying to start in sub-40 weather but that's the weak side of all LiFePO4 batteries. Cool build. Keep us posted on the progress.

[boostenmkiv]

Awesome, thank you Ed and Slothfryk!


Does not get hot enough to melt zipties....I used the thickest ones I had....ours made it all season mounted there.....cools decently there.

[RRMAN]

got the weight down to 420lbs, same fuel load as pre-build

With a bit more money and lots more time, I bet we could get one to 400 lbs. There is lots of extra wiring on these bike for a racebike build. Lightweight clip-on, real forged magnesium wheels would save a bunch over these cast alloys, along with more alloy fasteners in non-critical areas, and maybe some Ti bolts on the big bolts and axles. Factory magnesium covers, and run no framesliders

How much weight was saved by swapping the exhaust?

[SubZero]

put the V regulator at the very front along with APRC box

zip tie the regulator to the front of the upper bracket, for the APRC box, I just took off the horn from its bracket, and mounted the APRC box there with one nut/bolt....its secure

Ted just copied me on a racebike he is building, and I kind of like his wire routing a little better....I had the APRC wiring going along the subframe neck with the regulator wiring, and he kept just the APRC wiring lower under the damper not zip tied to the neck with the regulator wiring.

Hello Ed,

Any pictures of how you mounted the APRC box? I will still need the horn for my bike, but I'll be fitting race fairings soon.

[rsv4mark]

I am trying to install Catalyst bodywork on my '10 RSV4 Factory. Any tips on how to get the tail section on? I am having no luck - that bodywork is extremely stiff and heavy and I can't get it to flex enough to get around the tail. Oh, and I'm using the superbike tail with a foam seat pad, not the stock seat.

[boostenmkiv]

SubZero, Isn't the APRC box shown in the 3rd picture on page 2 of this thread? Right below the regulator

post here - http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?246580-a-AF1-Racing-2012-RSV4-R-APRC-Racebike-Build&p=3081110&viewfull=1#post3081110


Hello Ed,

Any pictures of how you mounted the APRC box? I will still need the horn for my bike, but I'll be fitting race fairings soon.

[SubZero]

SubZero, Isn't the APRC box shown in the 3rd picture on page 2 of this thread? Right below the regulator

post here - http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?246580-a-AF1-Racing-2012-RSV4-R-APRC-Racebike-Build&p=3081110&viewfull=1#post3081110

Thanks for the heads up mate. I think I might have missed it! I thought they all showed pictures of the Regulator.

In any case, I don't think I can mount there as Ed mentioned removing the horn? I will still need my horn... Hmmm....

Any suggestions?

[shanes]

i just finished fitting mine there fits perfect :-}} cheers Ed

[boostenmkiv]

Longer Bolt?


I don't think I can mount there as Ed mentioned removing the horn? I will still need my horn... Hmmm....

Any suggestions?

[SubZero]

Longer Bolt?

I guess I will have to try that first. I'm not competent with tools, and I don't want to fuck up this expensive bike. Will get the chap fitting the race fairings to do it, and watch him like a hawk! :)

[RRMAN]

What happened? Any updates? How much does the stock exhaust weigh vs aftermarket one installed?

[Ed / AF1 Racing]

What happened? Any updates? How much does the stock exhaust weigh vs aftermarket one installed?

I didnt weigh them....I guess it saved a good 8-10 lbs. Bike is with customer on East Coast, and has already done one trackday with it. So far, so good.

[mamat82]

nice bike

[LiquideShiver]

Awesome !!

[Micah / AF1 Racing]

Here is Ed's latest street V4 creation...look closely and definitely click on pics you like to get the higher resolution versions of the files which look MUCH cleaner than what displays on the forum!

[Davy_Baby9]

That's a sexy looking bike.

[fastmike]

Are you guys selling that R&G carbon tank guard on the website?? Looks pretty sweet. I'd have to sand and spray it satin, but a small price to pay. Thanks.

Bike looks pretty sweet as well. Too shiny though, it needs some road debris on it from some well deserved customer use!! Throw some bugs on the front of it for good measure, that will make it a proper looking bike.

[SubZero]

What levers are those? Can't remember see it in the list of mods.

[Velvetjones]

What levers are those? Can't remember see it in the list of mods.

Looks like Rizoma

[SubZero]

Looks like Rizoma

Yup, you're right. Googled it. It's Rizoma.. Looks nice.

[LewRSV4]

Nice seat!
Standard?

[slrkappa]

That's a LuiMoto seat cover. I have one and love it. I have noticed my Red stitching has started to fade a bit though. :(

[LewRSV4]

That's a LuiMoto seat cover. I have one and love it. I have noticed my Red stitching has started to fade a bit though. :(

Ta, I would be a bit worried about the white fading or getting dirty too easily.

Ill look into one, looks great!

[LewRSV4]

Another question...how does the suede fair in sunny weather? Always been worried thaat it might go glossy and break up??

[RSV4JESS]

Very Nice!!! Nice pics too. I'm starting with a 2012 RSV4 Factory and have thus far added a Graves (cat eliminator) titanium with CF wrapped (silencer)(if you can call it that, heheh), and am waiting for the arrival of: factory race ecu, Light Tech Limited folding rear sets, chain adjusters and both clutch and break levers, factory CF fairing panels right and left, factory race ecu, factory crash pads, Marchizini magnesium forged wheels (10 spoke), Galfer racing wave routers, Zero Gravity Corsa windscreen and lots of protective pieces as I find and research them. This might end up being even more exotic than any of my previous Japanese bike builds. Certainly more so than my 2011 S1KRR but surly not as fast. Already, however, my favorite bike... Well, along with my 2008 B-King.