Aprilia

Whats the best pads for these ? Presently using sintered ones which have no feel and little stopping power, but at least they are consistent ! Any clever tricks to improve it ? Thanks Ross

I just noticed that the bushing at the bottom of the rear shock is a little sloppy , does any one know of the replacement part # or is there a readily available part available through a bearing shop/ industrial supply?

Hi all, I recently picked up an old '94 Climber 280 for pretty cheap. As such, it's needed a fair amount of work. As you all already know, information on these bikes seems to be pretty scarce. I just finished rebuilding the forks, but I am unsure as to how much fork oil to refill them with; any recommendations? Also, I heard that 5-7.5W is probably correct; does that sound right? If anyone has a good line on where to buy parts for these bikes, I would really appreciate it. I made an air filter and rear brake clevis, but would rather buy the correct parts. Thanks, Nick

I am new to the group, and own a climber 240. I am having trouble with the install of the kickstart return spring assembly. Is there someone who can help me with this? I am not sure how the retaining bolt on the bottom of the motor holds anything? I assemble the clutch cover only to start the motor and have the kickstart gear click against the clutch gear once the return spring pushes its gear out against it...... is there a utube on the install? defeated......

hi, can someone please help. i have a txr 240 that did not come with a carb. i need the specs(ie jets sizes etc) for the dellorto phbh 26mm. any help will be much appreciated. regards willie.

Hi all, I`ve got the chance of a purple climber quite cheap,as its in a bit of a state but when I checked the frame numbers part of them seem to have been altered, the guy gave me the explanation that the local importer changed the numbers when new and as the number reads 93*** it would seem to tie in with the year. The bike is complete and original and with a bit of tlc and a front tyre could be made good just wanted any advice on numbers. Andy in north/east

Hi all.......... new to trials and new to the site........ me and my lad, well.. he's 27 and 6'4" ..... have just aquired two Aprillia Climber 280rs. Before we set off into the wilderness to break some bones , I would like to service/maintain the bikes. Does anyone know where I can get hold of a workshop manual for these?.... I already have the exploded parts detail of the rotax engines.... its more the frame/forks/oils/suspension etc etc I am looking for........ copies/PDF/parchment all more than welcome Cheers and heres hoping! Dave & Dan

Any ID help with this Aprila Climber 240 # EO DGM 52584OM.

Hi All, Can a spilt in the outer [foral] be repaired and can I change outers so that the repaired fork can be put on the spring side only side and use the better outer for the damping side? Thanks P.S. I have seen some reference to conventional fork conversions. Is this hassle free or do brakes, wheels [and obviously triple clamps] need changing?

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

Hi,all I have own Aprilia Climber 240. Also lost the spark , checked the plug, took the flywheel off and cleaned everyparts, coil and burn-in. Eventually I made a conclusion that doesnt work the condenser (ECU). I have one question. Please advice me how to remove the condenser that silicon bounded in the ECU box (CDI).. Any suggestions ? Teru

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

I recommissioned a climber 280 a few months back, and it starts and runs ok. I'm more into enduro and figure the climber would be fun for some lite enduro as i'm too old to start learning how to ride over cars etc I'm concerned about snapping the kick start off, the compression is fierce, and the motor too. i'd be happy to tone it down a bit and i think people have done this in the past. My neighbour has suggested make a plate form 3mm copper to go in between the head and the barrel. the water channels and O'rings make this a bit of a challenge. has anyone else done this, or know how it was done in the day ?

I'm looking for an air filter for a TXR312M, I saw an ad a month or two ago that someone had reproduced them an I can't locate it. Does anyone have that information

Hi. Can anyone advise on the ring gap on a 280cc climber. Thanks

I am having troble finding parts for my aprilia climber 280r i can only find the basics such as brake pads and spark plugs. Where can i find air filters etc for the bike??? At the moment i am in great need of a new airfilter?? I would be very greatfull for advice many thanks Henry

Hello, i bought this bike 4 months ago i have noticed that the forks are loosing oil, so i have to change the o rings and i want to know how much oil do i have to put in each one and which type of oil. thankyou

does anyone know any websites or places were they sell parts and performance parts for minarelli am6 engines thanks

Hello fellow climber owners, Have been doing one up over the last year or so (full strip down) and now fully built . It starts OK and runs OK so decided to take it out the other weekend (to relive my younger days as trials rider !). After about 30 mins one of the water pipes started leaking hot water (couldn't see where) and notest the fan wasn't working, so off to the van and home. Had a look the other day and tried putting a 6 volt battery over the fan and to my delight the fan spun up. So next was the fan switch and once it was removed tried to test it by seeing if it earthed out ie. single pin to body of switch, in boiling wate…

Any idea what the fuel mix is on a 280r