Aprilia RSV4 R 2012 Maintenance Schedule
The 2012 Aprilia RSV4 R maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, spark plugs, drive chain maintenance, air filter, oil, valve clearance, coolant, brake fluid and tires. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
999ccEngine size
39Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Aprilia RSV4 R Service Station Manual (OEM doc 895777, mirrored via ManualsLib) (this document covers model years 2009–2014): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear shock absorber inspection | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Inspect rear shock absorber and its bearings/linkage systems. |
| Motorcycle set-up check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check overall vehicle set-up/geometry (suspension, chain, controls) is within spec. |
| Cylinder balance/equalisation check | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check throttle body/cylinder equalisation with diagnostic tool. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Replace spark plugs (front and rear). |
| Drive chain inspection and lubrication | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect, clean, adjust and lubricate the final drive chain. |
| Clutch cable lubrication | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Lubricate the clutch cable. |
| Control cables and controls check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect and lubricate throttle/other control cables and hand/foot controls. |
| Sprocket check | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Inspect front (pinion) and rear (crown) sprockets for wear. |
| Rear suspension bearings and linkages check | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Inspect rear suspension linkage bearings. |
| Steering bearings and steering free play check | Every 10,000 km | Advanced | Check steering head bearing play and lubricate if necessary. |
| Wheel bearings check | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Inspect front and rear wheel bearings. |
| Control unit diagnosis | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Interrogate ECU with diagnostic tool for stored faults. |
| Brake disc inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect front and rear brake discs for wear/damage. |
| Air filter service | Every 20,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Easy | Inspect/clean the air filter element; replace at major intervals. |
| Engine oil filter replacement | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Replace the engine oil filter cartridge. |
| Fork inspection | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Inspect front fork legs and seals for leaks/damage. |
| General vehicle operation check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | General check of overall vehicle operation. |
| Valve clearance check/adjustment | Every 20,000 km | Advanced | Check and adjust valve clearances. |
| Cooling system inspection | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Inspect cooling system hoses, radiator and connections. |
| Brake system inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect front and rear brake systems (lines, calipers, master cylinders). |
| Light circuit check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check operation of lighting circuit. |
| Stand switch check | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check side-stand safety switch operation. |
| Safety switches check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check safety interlock switches operation. |
| Stop switches check | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check front/rear brake stop-light switches operation. |
| Brake fluid level check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check front and rear brake fluid reservoir levels. |
| Coolant level check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check coolant reservoir level. |
| Fork oil replacement | Every 20,000 km | Advanced | Replace front fork oil. |
| Engine oil replacement | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Replace engine oil. |
| Headlight aim check | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check and adjust headlight aiming. |
| Fork oil seal/baffle inspection | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Inspect front fork oil seals/baffles for leaks; replace at major service. |
| Flexible coupling check | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Inspect the rear wheel flexible/cush drive coupling. |
| Tyre pressure and wear check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check tyre pressures and tread wear. |
| Wheel inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect wheels for damage/runout. |
| Tightening torque check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check tightening torque of key chassis fasteners. |
| Clutch cover, flywheel and oil sump screw tightening check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check tightness of clutch cover, flywheel and oil sump retaining screws. |
| Fault warning light check | See notes | Easy | Check instrument panel fault warning light circuit. |
| Fuel line inspection | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Inspect fuel lines for cracking, leaks or chafing. |
| Clutch wear check | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check clutch plate/friction wear. |
| Brake pad wear check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check front and rear brake pad wear; replace if necessary. |
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