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…
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…
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…
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…