Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory 2010 Maintenance Schedule
The 2010 Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for valve clearance, general maintenance, oil, spark plugs, air filter, brake fluid, coolant, tires and drive chain maintenance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
998ccEngine size
40Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from aprilia RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R Factory Workshop Manual, p/n 1136_3, Rel. 00/2003-08 (hosted unrestricted on the official Aprilia-dealer parts/manuals storefront cdn.webshopapp.com, shop 233369 / serviceaprilia.com) (this document covers model years 2004–2010): cdn.webshopapp.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valve clearance check & adjustment | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 24 months | Advanced | Check and adjust intake/exhaust valve clearances on the 998cc Rotax V990 60-degree V-twin. |
| Fork oil change | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Replace front fork oil (Factory-spec Ohlins USD fork). |
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Drain engine oil and replace engine oil filter cartridge together. |
| Engine oil filter (on oil tank) cleaning | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 24 months | Easy | Remove and clean the mesh oil filter/strainer mounted on the dry-sump oil tank. |
| Spark plug inspection & replacement | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months · Replace every 20,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check, clean, adjust or replace spark plugs as needed; mandatory replacement at the major service. |
| Air cleaner element service | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months · Replace every 20,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check and clean the air cleaner element; replace at the major service. |
| Light operation & beam setting check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check headlight/tail light/indicator operation and headlight beam aim. |
| Lighting system check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check overall lighting circuit function. |
| Safety switch check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check side-stand switch, clutch switch, and brake light switches. |
| Clutch fluid level check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check hydraulic clutch reservoir fluid level. |
| Brake fluid level check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front and rear brake fluid reservoir levels. |
| Coolant level check & top-up | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 24 months | Easy | Check coolant reservoir/radiator level and top up. |
| Tyre wear check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tyre tread wear and condition. |
| Tyre pressure check & adjustment | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and adjust tyre pressures. |
| Dashboard error/warning light check | See notes | Easy | Check that no fault/warning light stays on after start-up. |
| Drive chain slack & lubrication check | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Check drive chain slack and lubricate. |
| Brake pad wear check | Every 2,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check front and rear brake pad wear. |
| Rear shock absorber check | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Check rear shock absorber for leaks, damage, and correct operation. |
| Gearbox operation check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check gearbox/transmission operation and shift quality. |
| Bowden cables & controls check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check throttle, choke and other Bowden control cables for free operation; lubricate/adjust as needed. |
| Rear suspension linkage bearings check & lubrication | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Check and lubricate rear suspension linkage (rocker/dogbone) bearings. |
| Steering bearings & steering play check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Advanced | Check steering head bearing play and adjust/lubricate as needed. |
| Wheel bearings check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check front and rear wheel bearing play. |
| Brake disk check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front and rear brake disk condition and thickness. |
| General vehicle operation check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | General overall check of vehicle operation. |
| Braking system check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check brake calipers, lines and overall braking system condition and operation. |
| Cooling system check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check radiator, hoses and cooling system for leaks/damage. |
| Clutch fluid replacement | Every 12 months · Replace every 12 months | Moderate | Replace hydraulic clutch fluid. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 12 months · Replace every 12 months | Moderate | Flush and replace front and rear brake fluid. |
| Coolant replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Drain, flush and refill engine coolant. |
| Brake pad replacement (if worn) | See notes | Moderate | Replace front and/or rear brake pads once worn past the service limit. |
| Wheel/tyre condition check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check wheel rims and tyres for damage; on magnesium-wheel versions, check rim paint condition. |
| Nut, bolt & screw tightening check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check tightness of chassis and running-gear fasteners. |
| Cylinder synchronization check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check and adjust throttle body balance/synchronization between cylinders. |
| Suspension & trim check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 24 months | Moderate | Check overall suspension setup/trim and ride height. |
| Final drive wear check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check drive chain, and front/rear sprockets for wear. |
| Fuel pipe check & replacement | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Check fuel delivery/return pipes for cracking, chafing or leaks; replace on a fixed calendar interval regardless of condition. |
| Clutch wear check (racing use) | Every 5,000 km | Moderate | Check clutch plate wear -- racetrack/intensive-use item. |
| Piston/ring inspection (racing use) | Every 5,000 km | Advanced | Inspect piston and ring condition -- racetrack/intensive-use item. |
| Fork oil seal check | Every 20,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Moderate | Check front fork oil/dust seals for leaks (Factory-spec Ohlins USD fork); replace if damaged. |
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