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?
It’s a radial tire. I did mount it on the rim, went on a lot harder than a regular rim. I had a heck of a time seating the bead. Tire looks normal on the rim. I don’t think it’s going to move!
It’s a Aprilia Climber 280R trials bike. The model Climber was made from 1989 to 1994. I had a 1992 in the 90s, was the first trials bike I competed on.
Yeah the tubeless rim seems flatter than a tube type. I was going to use a tube. Original owner had a tube in it. Probably wouldn’t seal on the rim anymore. I have the IRC trials tires, I think they are radials and directional. Would have to drill the rim for a rim lock which I would rather not do.
I’m working on a 1993 Climber that has a tubeless rear wheel. The tire I received with the bike is tube type. Can I use this tire with tube? Would probably have to use a rim lock. Or should I buy a tubeless tire and valve stem or tube? Thanks
I have a set of OZO shocks on my SWM TL320. They aren’t leaking oil but are very springy/bouncy. They have shrader valves can i fill them with air? If so how much? I know you’re supposed to fill with nitrogen but I have a trials this weekend and no way to get that done right now. But the air would be temporary. Thanks
Looking at getting a 93 Aprilia 280R Climber. Are there any flywheel weights available or will I need to machine something? How is the parts availability? I had a 92 and liked it a lot!
Thanks, sounds like a great deal! I have had four SWMs since I posted this. The one I have now is a keeper! Been competing on it for about 6 seasons now. Great bikes!
I use HFS suspension for the fork springs. They are really nice! Just make sure you give them all the information on your forks and old springs. https://suspensionhfs.com/en/
What brand is the hydraulic clutch?
I have a TL320, run 60:1 Amsoil Dominator, 80wt Bel Ray Gearsaver (Maxima is good too), I use OZO shocks with heavy springs.
Nice TX311! Do you have any closer pictures of your climber airbox? What did you use for an air boot? My original is no good. How do you get to the air filter/top of air box? The sub frame is in the way on mine. Thanks
My air boot is in bad shape. At the Tryals Shop we tried several airbox/air boots and nothing came close to working. There is a guy on facebook that reproduces them but is out of stock. I wish I could make my own.
My TXR312 is still in progress. I’ve found all the parts for the engine. Wanted to do something different for the air filter, with no luck. Climber airbox is a lot different and won’t fit. Need to find the stock air filter. Need to find a shift lever too.
I use Belray 80wt Gearsaver, works great and have been using it for about 5 years in my 1980 SWM TL320. I had a small leak at shifter/Kickstarter shaft and doubled the O rings. Haven’t had a leak in a couple of years now!
Anyone have the Aprillia TX/TXR air boot/air filter remade? Can a climber airbox/filter be made to fit? Or anything else be made to work? My boot is bad and filter is almost gone.
