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Re: my Aprilia Superleggera project

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 4:55 pm
by budd
a few more pics, paint nearly done just need to wet sand to correct any orange peel and other surface imperfections then compound to give it a nice shine.
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I've cut some Aprilia Racing stickers for the side panels and tank, these have been clear coated for protection any other graphics wont be clear coated so I can chop and change them as required.
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Bike is in bits now and I'm working through the service stuff, oil is out,
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rear suspension is off 'dog bone' beaings are all re-greased ready for reassembly
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next job is the remove the swingarm but I don't seem to have a 26mm socket for and swingarm nut, I've got the castle nut off but can't get the 26mm nut off, I have a 26mm socket on order so as soon as that arrives I'll whip the swinger off check bearings replacing if necessary.
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another little job I've done is to replace the PPC one way valve with a pair of one way valves T'd into the original pipes, I had a spare vac source on the 57mm TBs so I thought rather than cap it I'd put it to use, not sure if it will have any effect on the PPC but i don't think it could do any harm.
The PPC (Pneumatic Power Clutch) is a form of slipper clutch and works by using engine vacuum to release the clutch slightly on down changes, that's the theory in practise it's not so good because it relies on the throttle been fully closed to generate the vac required but if I can make it work a little more effectively then it's all good, until I can afford a proper slipper clutch that is.
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Re: my Aprilia Superleggera project

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 5:20 pm
by macdee
That's a cool paint job
Waiting to see how this turns out :Beer Popcorn:

Re: my Aprilia Superleggera project

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:00 pm
by uk13iker
Great job budd looks really good. Look forward to seeing it in person.


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Re: my Aprilia Superleggera project

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:33 pm
by sirch345
You have been a busy bee, that is looking really good Budd 8) Nice work :clap:
I'm looking forward to seeing it altogether :D

It'll be interesting to hear if your clutch mod makes any noticeable difference,

Chris.

Re: my Aprilia Superleggera project

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:56 pm
by budd
uk13iker wrote: Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:00 pm Great job budd looks really good. Look forward to seeing it in person.


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are you coming to North Yorks ?

Re: my Aprilia Superleggera project

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:58 pm
by budd
sirch345 wrote: Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:33 pm You have been a busy bee, that is looking really good Budd 8) Nice work :clap:
I'm looking forward to seeing it altogether :D

It'll be interesting to hear if your clutch mod makes any noticeable difference,

Chris.
I don't think it will TBH vacuum is vacuum but it can't hurt, and if it does improve it even a little bit it's happy days. :D

Re: my Aprilia Superleggera project

Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:58 am
by kenmoore
Love the paint"

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Re: my Aprilia Superleggera project

Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:23 am
by alanfjones1411
WOW!! what a super job you're doing.Looking really good,love the paint job. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: my Aprilia Superleggera project

Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:25 am
by fabiostar
that is looking proper sexy :eek2

Re: my Aprilia Superleggera project

Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:53 am
by Kev L
Very nice mate, well done.

Re: my Aprilia Superleggera project

Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:40 am
by KermitLeFrog
Most impressive! It looks beautiful.

Re: my Aprilia Superleggera project

Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:50 pm
by AMCQ46
that is going to look so good in the flesh ... nice work Budd

Re: my Aprilia Superleggera project

Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 4:35 pm
by uk13iker
are you coming to North Yorks ?[/quote]

Yes will meet you’s Saturday morning for the ride no chance of getting the time off work to do the weekend.


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Re: my Aprilia Superleggera project

Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 9:22 am
by budd
AMCQ46 wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:50 pm that is going to look so good in the flesh ... nice work Budd
I hope so, although close inspection may reveal some less than perfect paint but it's not a proffessional job I've painted in on the drive that said I'm happy with it so far. :D

Re: my Aprilia Superleggera project

Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:12 pm
by sirch345
budd wrote: Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:58 pm
sirch345 wrote: Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:33 pm You have been a busy bee, that is looking really good Budd 8) Nice work :clap:
I'm looking forward to seeing it altogether :D

It'll be interesting to hear if your clutch mod makes any noticeable difference,

Chris.
I don't think it will TBH vacuum is vacuum but it can't hurt, and if it does improve it even a little bit it's happy days. :D
True, still worth a try :thumbup:

Chris.