Painted the front wheel on the Aprilia rs 125, put the top yoke back on, fitted the front forks and handlebars.
Was going to finish putting it back together and then go for a quick spin... foiled by the weather...!
That two wheel of beauty has a spring in it's step by the looks of things and could jump Easter Bunny rabbits for pleasure.
Picked up a wheel nut socket and wheel bearings from PJME in Wednesfield a very good source of parts for RS125’s. They do big bore kits…..
I have promised myself to keep on top of things. This one is now ready for the season, and the SP3 is under way thanks to Malc at PT working his magic on the fuel tank. Next stop the paint shop...
Fitted a new back tyre, Bridgestone S22… £179 quid ffs !! And it’ll be gone in 2,500 miles Gave me a chance to try out my laser chain alignment tool.. Seems to work okay,…but I’m surprised how much it throws the chain adjustment markings out on the swingarm ??
So, after spending many a sleepless night worried about the steering damper not being parallel to the dash with the steering straight, thought I get it tackled and knocked off the list. Quick drill and tap of the Spider damper fork bracket and all’s good in the world again! Before: And after:
Early start to a ride tomorrow so got all the pre ride checks done today. Did decide to re-route the battery tender cable on the Monster but as the thread title states, a small thing Andy
Had a peep under its cover and checked the Oximiser. It wasn't on fire and no mice nesting as far as I could see, so all is well.
Checked the rev counter drive cable on the 900ss for any issues after if decided to stop working Separated it from the clock, nothing to see, reassembled it and it’s working again! But for how long? Treated it to a couple of drops of oil for good measure
