The history and science of ethanol Ethanol is the most often used motor fuel at the present time and it is a primarily biofuel additive for gasoline. Ethanol petrol provides high quality and high octane for exceptional engine performance and high emissions. In 1908, due to the invention of the Read more…
I recently noticed my Aprilia Futura pannier seals had started to decay and break down, which allows water enter when closed. If you are lucky you may be able to obtain original seals from a Aprilia stockist, however most state the parts are no longer available or too expensive (considering Read more…
Following on from the previous article which highlighted the Futura’s electrical failure on my way to Scotland, I’ve been busy in the garage trying to test and resolve all the charging and electrical problems. Replacement rectifier Instead of using another aftermarket replacement rectifier I decided to implement the much discussed Read more…
I’ve been looking forward to riding the Aprilia Futura around this Scotish highlands in late August. The major service work has been on the bike, with just a few niggles to address. The vacuum hoses are starting to look very old and brittle, so time to review and replace some Read more…
The last couple of projects in the garage involved having to remove very corroded exhaust manifold bolts within a tight space. In both situations I needed to remove exhaust bolts which had badly corroded allen heads, primarily due to zinc plating failing and water being trapped (the bikes get used Read more…