Barn find stories
Superb Aprilia RST1000 Futura service
I have been slowly chipping away at the Aprilia RST1000 Futura to deal with some major service items, in addition to some things that needed replacing. The biggest item on my list was to check and adjust the valves, a slightly more involved process that my old Suzuki locknut type, Read more
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Rebuilding Aprilia RSV Front Suspension
I recently noticed that from front forks on the Aprilia RSV had started leaking, and whilst the leak wasn’t too bad I wanted to get them rebuilt whilst I didn’t have other servicing items on the to do list. I initially thought about rebuilding the forks myself, and purchase the Read more
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Number 1 great tool for removing brake caliper pistons
I’ve read a lot of articles over the years about removing brake caliper pistons which can’t be removed with caliper pliers. I don’t have access to compressed air tools, which is common way of removing caliper pistons in garages. However this doesn’t always work for calipers with multiple pistons because Read more
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Will E10 ethanol fuel impact your classic motorcycle?
Plans are currently underway to make E10 the standard petrol across the United Kingdom as a plan to meet increasingly tighter emission targets. Petrol currently available within the UK has been E5, which is 5 percent ethanol content. What is E10 ethanol and why should I care? Ethanol is produced Read more