DSC_0053 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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DSC_0052 Bike is in bits now and I'm working through the service stuff, oil is out,
DSC_0055rear suspension is off 'dog bone' beaings are all re-greased ready for reassembly
DSC_0063 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.
DSC_0060another 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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