My First Mv

I've had mine 16 years. Over the years I have fitted a manual switch for the Fans
A third fan
As I have got older and the riding position more painful I fitted adjustable bars and rear sets that move the pegs back and lower
If you go on the MV site and search "well nut disaster" you will be changing them
Also change the quick release fittings on the tank for metal ones.
The back brake suffers from heat because of where the reservoir is. I fitted mine under the seat and the brake has worked fine ever since

 

I don't know if you have found this thread yet ibg ? with pretty pictures

https://www.mvagusta.net/forum/56-s...sitioning-modifiction-description-photos.html

 

https://www.performanceparts.de/en/...ith-variable-crank-MV-Agusta-F4-750-1000.html
These are the bars that I have on mine.
I don't have trouble trapping my hands. I have added some aluminium extensions like bar end wieghts to lengthen the bars. That's because I fitted extra switches on the to turn the fans on and off. So they are not only flat
I know the very first MV's had a single radiator but they quickly modified it to add the smaller second radiator. They made kits for owners to add the second one.
Top main radiators are like rocking horse poo but the lower ones seem common.
I've found that if I'm heading for congestion switching the fans on early does the job

 

Yes, late Feb 04. Probably past their best though depends on storage. I for one would be changing those.

 

Congratulations on the MV aquisition .................. enjoyed the 750 I owned a while back and echo previous comments. A wonderful piece of motorcycle history/art and loved to go everywhere at speed. Did a 700 + mile round trip to Norfolk and a Snetterton track day in between, seemed to go pretty quick down the (old) Snetterton straight with over 150 on the clock which was probably nearer 140 in real money, plenty fast enough for me. Driving to and from the track I spent most of the trip thinking about speed limits and my licence as the MV just wanted to go faster everywhere.

Make sure the fan is working and stop if it doesn't cut in when it should - the fuse goes and then your engine will pop if you ignore temp gauge. Happily I stopped and changed the fuse in time...............

If you want to try some footrest plates I have a nice set in my spares cupboard (£30 + postage ?)- they provided a little more leg room on the standard seating position and bolted straight on. I may have sourced them from the aformentioned performance shop that shall never be mentioned anymore but they did arrive and worked fine ! Can't imagine I will ever use them. See happy days picture - sorry no bins on track at Snetterton ....though other opinions are available.

Patrick

 

Noted, just post me a message if the budget and inclination agree ! I am unlikely to register them on fleabay or similar at present.
MV was reliable other than the fan fuse blowing once, I think I had the engine running roughly for a short while but the MV dealer in Exeter sorted it without too much pain to my wallet - changed the a plug or plug lead as best I can remember.

Patrick

 

I have spoken with Ian since his purchase and decided now would be a good time to get an early F4, been looking in the usual places recently but nothing grabbed my attention.
So, just to put it out there. If anyone has a F4, knows of one or spits one for sale. Please free to pm me with details.
All help greatly appreciated.

 

Out of interest do
You know what sort of prices the f4’s are fetching these days?
I think my 312 r and all other bikes may have to be sold if I move back
To oz.
Cheers

 

There seems to be quite a disparity between the prices for F4’s. I have a friend who paid sub 4K for his bike, but will need to spend to bring it back up to scratch. I was watching one on eBay with a starting bid of £3000, but was very unoriginal. Twin Arrow exhausts instead of the quadruple pipes. Wheels were wrong colour. The list goes on. But he decided not to sell just yet.
Others are being advertised between £5-5500 and hanging around for ages.
Obviously it all depends on originality, condition, mileage and how quickly the seller wants it sold.

 

To be fair I think some folk looking into purchasing an MV, do succeed in insulting owners by making the assumption that having advertised a bike, it means it absolutely has to be sold, rather than perhaps it is merely available.

These are mine, sadly the R312 was hit in June rather hard and I am a bit broken. I haven't got it back yet but it isn't well apparently. The RR312 I've never used, it's been in a corner with a sheet over it since the day it was delivered, started up once, then the battery was removed and bike put away.


The R312 is quite something, you can just tell it's cam'd and lightened as soon as it's ridden, the cacophony of sound changing as each step of rpm comes along, even on a balanced throttle, the slightest input just transmits an urgent signal to the engine, that in fourth gear that can bring the front up as the bike comes on the cam higher up, still becoming more urgent. A bike that needs 100 miles just to make friends with, and then you're away.

My RR was eventually registered just to keep it away from new rules, so it has a 66 plate lying around somewhere, wasn't worth fitting it. Someone else can after they've parted with at least £25k whenever that will be ;O)

 

I’ve got open pipes on my 312r. It scares women and children just at 4000 rpm but when
She hits
The big numbers it’s a proper assault on your senses. The revs just keep climbing showing
No sign of giving up until finally you change gear.
As for value wise I haven’t got a clue what it’s worth

 

If anybody needs a genuine MV paddock stand let me know as recently sold my MV .

 

Or just the pin for an R&G one, contact me

 

Ooh are we posting pics of our MVs? Go on then...