Aprilia

I bought a climber 280 cheap for some fun and before I fire it up I thought I would change the oil. I found a woodruff key stuck to the magnetic sump plug which is a worry. So maybe that's why it was laid up and cheap ? I see from page 14 of the manual attached there is a woodruff key each side of the crank. In the picture the clutch/carb is nearest. The key the other side must hold the flywheel though its not shown, and I guess this is the dry side, so if they was in the oil it must be the clutch side ? Any thoughts. How do I get the pesky clutch main nut off - is there a trick, maybe jamming the chain ? thanks 242ccet282ccTLAprilia1994.pdf

Here is my new Toy for the "Aircooled Mono Class".Will get it in a forthnight. Cheers:Mike

I have a aprilia climber 280r. its got a few problems i am justs trying to sort out. One of them is the engine cooling system, under the fuel tank there is a little tank that i asume holds the anti freeze because it conects up to the line of the radiator at the front? The problem i am having is that i keep filling the tank up with antifreeze and it keeps draing out and it doesnt apear to be leaking out the bottem???? can anyone tell me the problem i have or is it suposed to happen? Many Thanks Henry

I've just bought a 1990 240 climber. The previous owner had a "throttle stuck open" moment before a tumble. He can't recall hooking the cable,is this a fault with a secondhand model? I'd also like to obtain a manual and spares in UK,is there a good dealer for these older bikes? Thanks

I just picked up a 93 Aprillia Climber last night. It’s in good original condition. Just needs some maintenance. It came with a lot of new and extra parts. I need to weld the tab for the rear fender mount. I noticed the swingarm is a little loose. Anyone know the bearing sizes or if there is a bearing, sleeve and seal kit for the swingarm?

Hi , whats the spares situation like on the 300TX for things like rear mudguards seat pads etc ? I presume Italy would be the best place to look or does anybody know better , thanks

Hi Everyone. Just got an Aprillia 280 climber trials bike, all the wiring has been disconnected. Can anyone give me some advise! Cheers, Tony.

I have an aprilia climber and from what i have found i belive they are very underated bikes. i am having great trouble finding parts for the bike and can just about find the basics. i also have found it very hard to find find web information on these bike? If you own or even if you dont and have heard about this bike what are your opinions of it??? Thanks Henry

I recently got this climber 280. I'm told its a 91 or 92 but I cannot find any vin decoder to verify that. Can anyone familiar with them tell from the pictures what year it range it is? I'm doing a full fluids swap on it as its been sitting for about 2 years. What gear oil should viscosity should I be using? From my research I've just found people saying a wet clutch compatible oil but cannot find any specifics on the weight. It also looks like the forks are collapsed, I haven't had a chance to tear into them yet to see if anything is broken but wanted to throw it out there to see if anyone has run into something like this in the past before I go in blind. Any…

Friend of mine recently bought an Aprilia Climber in rough condition, any idea of parts availability in the US or value of the bike?

Hi all, I stripped down the forks of a 1993 Climber I am restoring to find a problem. As I have been unable to find any parts listing that shows the broken bit, I thought I should ask here. I have attached a photo for clarity. Also if anyone has any written (as in workshop info) relating to Foral forks, as fitted to Climbers until the last version in 1994, when Marzocchi's were used, I would be very grateful. Steve

Hi. Is the disc valve timing on a climber the same as a swm. Thanks

Well a mate of mine over here needs one. Who is the man for aprillia spares? Help Please lee

When i was putting back the forks on my aprilia climber I noticed i didnt take any pictures to remember how it was assembled. Here are some pictures of the parts I have for on the leg that has the spring. I dont know if the aluminuim spacer goes inside the rubber spacer and the order everything is assembled. Anything would be of great help.

Hi, I own an Aprilia climber 280 '94 and I need CDI unit. I can't find anywhere. Can anyone help? Is there a possibility to match a coil from another brand or model? Stelios, Greece

Does anyone know where I can get a manual for my 240 Climber. I bought it with the engine in bits just need new rings and torques etc and should have it back running again.

Hi Ive just bought a Yamaha TY250 Monoshock thats got Aprilia forks and front disk brake wheel in. I intend to convert the bike back to standard Yamaha and was going to put the Aprilia forks on e-bay but could do with some help in identifying which Aprilia they are from. The bike has the original Yamaha triple tree so the forks must be same diameter as Yamaha 35mm I think. Link for image http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii102/D...et/DSC04466.jpg Thanks in advance Regards Tim

any ideas on how the scavenge pipe from the crank case is suposed to work? runs great disconnected with a little air escaping from crankcase breather, connect it to carb and the bike runs as if the choke is on. conection to carb is clear. is it building up pressure in the carb? should the pipe have air puffing out of the crankcase breather cheers guys for any info

HI All, Does anyone know how to remove the flywheel on the Hiro engine. It seems to be in two parts. Does it need a special puller? I am trying to get to see the ignition system to see if it is set correctly, which leads to me next question. How do you set it?? Thks Bruce

Any links or places to purchase please? Need to see diagram of kickstart and gear select. My kickstart spindle can be pushed into caseing with no kickstart on, and gear lever just pulls out. 280 climber Many thanks