http://www.mvagusta.net/forum en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:24:48 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.mvagusta.net/forum http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33977&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:03:19 GMT Ok, the chain and sprockets on my 2004 Brutale S are at the end of their life, and I'm trying to figure out how I can go about DIYing their replacement. My questions:

1. Since I have an 04, my rear sprocket is not the quick change version, so it is impossible to remove the rear sprocket without first removing the rear wheel, correct?

2. If I need to remove the rear wheel, I cannot use the stock rear stand, is there a swing-arm pivot/footpeg stand available in the US that can be used for this?

3. Reasonably priced quick change sprocket and chain kits, where to buy?

Thanks! ]]> Maintenance milkmandan http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33977 http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33969&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:41:29 GMT Damn - about to do a 300km run to Canberra this weekend, and I sense something is a little awry with the front suspension. I have noticed a little over steer in slow sharp corners. When the bike is stationery, and the front bake applied to compress the front shocks, there is a slight knock in the... Damn - about to do a 300km run to Canberra this weekend, and I sense something is a little awry with the front suspension.

I have noticed a little over steer in slow sharp corners.

When the bike is stationery, and the front bake applied to compress the front shocks, there is a slight knock in the left suspension arm about 6-10 centimetres into the compression.

I recently had the front bearings replaced, so I can rule that out.

I scanned the forum form front suspension noise, and cannot find anything.

As always, your expert advice and informed thoughts are greatly welcomed. I am considering dropping the bike into the local service to get their views, as riding 300km on a dodgy front end does not excite me? ]]> Maintenance brutaleluke http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33969 http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33962&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:40:29 GMT I need a new battery. One that lasts long. Sometimes i don't ride my bike for 3-4 weeks or so and i hate getting my bike out of the garage and the battery is dead. Which one do you recommend?

thanks! ]]> Maintenance Timster http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33962 http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33955&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:59:16 GMT I've got gallons of it sitting around in the garage from my other race bike. The manual calls for 10w60 full synththetic.

Anyone been using this stuff on an F4 1000 with good results?

Or is a full synthetic really better for this bike?

I've always run semi-synthetics b/c of the clutch. ]]> Maintenance MotoMatthew http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33955 http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33945&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:40:29 GMT What is preferable? Should I take the service before or after winter storage? Are there any advantager or disadvantages. What is preferable?

Should I take the service before or after winter storage?

Are there any advantager or disadvantages. ]]> Maintenance 910BrutaleHydrogen Norway http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33945 http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33943&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:25:03 GMT I've noticed that the chain is now running tight after getting the bike back from the dealership.

i'm now obviously concerned about the rear wheel bearing and will check for notchy-ness when i adjust the chain.

So dumb question of the day, what's the best way to support the bike while i take a look at the bearing?

I have a pitbull reversable rear stand and a front stand, but i'm not sure this will support the bike and let me get at the bearing. ]]> Maintenance Andy8982 http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33943 http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33906&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:45:12 GMT My F4 1000S has developed a problem. The battery doesn't hold enough of a charge to turn the engine over.
I have hooked the battery up to a charger and left it for a couple hours. after that the bike did start and idled for a little while and then cut out. The battery light was on the entire time.
after charging the battery again i took a volt meter to it and it registered around 14.2 volts with the key in the off position. I then started the bike again and the voltage dropped to about 11.7 and then relatively quickly kept dropping until the bike died again.
i took it to my local shop, which has been very reliable, and they told me it was the alternator. Before i drop around $1000 for the part and labor i wanted to see if there was any other suggestions from the forum as to what else it may be.

I love the bike more than anything, but it has been a rough summer with repairs. It has been in the shop more than out. thanks in advance. ]]> Maintenance jmoses http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33906 http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33892&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:19:08 GMT Can anyone tell me the quickest and easiest way to lower my ride height about an inch? Can I simply turn the rings on the mono shock up a few notches?? will the bike drop if i do that?/ Can anyone tell me the quickest and easiest way to lower my ride height about an inch? Can I simply turn the rings on the mono shock up a few notches?? will the bike drop if i do that?/ ]]> Maintenance robertF4 http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33892 http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33867&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:10:52 GMT Stumbled on this during an eBay scan today....unbelievable price!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...l%3FMyEbayBeta ]]> Maintenance http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33867 http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33855&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:39:33 GMT i got my tyres changed last week and though i havent ridden the bike much when i watched the guy tigten the rear wheel nut i saw he never tightened it as much as he could...he didnt use a torque gauge either just by feel..mind you he does all the race bikes im still wary of how tight it is..do... i got my tyres changed last week and though i havent ridden the bike much when i watched the guy tigten the rear wheel nut i saw he never tightened it as much as he could...he didnt use a torque gauge either just by feel..mind you he does all the race bikes

im still wary of how tight it is..do you think there will be much of a problem? ]]> Maintenance wnehme http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33855 http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33811&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:09:28 GMT When i last used my 2000 F4 750 all was well. Just tried to start it after a 2 week lay up and its misfiring.
:cry:

So after reading through some of the threads here, i am going to order some Iridium plugs and i would like to know which length well nuts i will need whilst "rebuilding". There are 2 lengths on ebay.....13mm and 25mm total length.

Hopefully new plugs will solve misfire problem (8000 miles covered and probably 10 yrs old!) ]]> Maintenance zirconiated http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33811 http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33790&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:46:54 GMT Hi guys, it's been a while since I've been on here, training for triathlon so have been using bikes of the engine-less variety for a year! As a result the f4 has been sitting in the garage unused this year :0
I tried to take her out this morning to shake off the cobwebs but I can barely move the bars it's so stiff. Anyone know what's happening here and how to fix it? I'm 200 miles from a dealer so that's a last resort. Thanks

Ps. Good to be back ]]> Maintenance Helvetica http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33790 http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33778&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:09:54 GMT Hello all,
My Brutale has started flashing its right indicator as soon as the ignition is switched to on. I can't cancel it, neither can i select the left. I've taken the complete switch apart and even when in pieces the indicator keeps flashing so I guess the switch is not to blame.
When the ignition is off I can arm the alarm etc and get a flash from both indicators as expected so I summise it's not the alarm.
Something somehwere is telling my right indicator to flash and I can't stop it...

Can anyone help?

Thanks! Dave. ]]> Maintenance bd197 http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33778 http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33736&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:51:59 GMT Can anyone advise on this odd question, I have a 2000 model F4 & need to change the rear sprocket, chain etc. Having found out that the original parts are somewhat pricey! have looked at aftermarket bits but am being told that to change the rear sprocket I will have to take off the rear wheel to do do??? Is this correct? and can anyone advise what's the best aftermarket bits to get? Thanks.:banghead:
(Have looked at eMoto stuff online plus AFAM anygood?) ]]> Maintenance ice999 http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33736 http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33689&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:25:28 GMT I have changed the oil and filter on plenty of bikes before but never seen the oil level behave like this before. 1st drain oil when hot. Done. Remove and replace drain plug and filter. Done. Fill to high mark, bike level, start engine to fill filter. Done. Refill to high mark with engine off.... I have changed the oil and filter on plenty of bikes before but never seen the oil level behave like this before.
1st drain oil when hot. Done.
Remove and replace drain plug and filter. Done.
Fill to high mark, bike level, start engine to fill filter. Done.
Refill to high mark with engine off. Start again to check level. Done.

When I start the engine the level drops from the high mark to the low mark, then returns when turned off.
Is this normal? What point is the right level?
When I put in enough oil so that the level is just above the min mark when running, it goes out of sight above the max mark when turned off.
Normal? Does the oil pump suck up so much on start up. The oil light goes out before the engine fires so I assume good pressure. ]]> Maintenance oldnfast http://www.mvagusta.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33689