my Aprilia Superleggera project

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budd
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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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I've now gone all European and bought a KTM Superduke GT and Aprilia RSV1000R :D ,
Storm is now gone :cry: .
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That's a cool paint job
Waiting to see how this turns out :Beer Popcorn:
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Great job budd looks really good. Look forward to seeing it in person.


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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,

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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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I've now gone all European and bought a KTM Superduke GT and Aprilia RSV1000R :D ,
Storm is now gone :cry: .
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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
I've now gone all European and bought a KTM Superduke GT and Aprilia RSV1000R :D ,
Storm is now gone :cry: .
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Love the paint"

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WOW!! what a super job you're doing.Looking really good,love the paint job. :thumbup: :thumbup:
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that is looking proper sexy :eek2
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Very nice mate, well done.
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Most impressive! It looks beautiful.
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that is going to look so good in the flesh ... nice work Budd
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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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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
I've now gone all European and bought a KTM Superduke GT and Aprilia RSV1000R :D ,
Storm is now gone :cry: .
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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.
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