catfishman

Me and my lad both have 280r Aprilia climbers and have come to the conclusion that although there are more modern and flashier bikes out there, they are far better bikes than I will ever be rider!!... this was brought home by a mate of mine who could do amazing things on my bike......... nI was not happy as I was using the age of the bike as an excuse for not being very good and for perhaps looking to buy a newer bike!! They are really tough old bikes and the engines are just about bomb proof. The power is really smooth in delivery and the torque is something else!!.... they are almost impossible to stall and will climb up just about anything once it has torn your arms from their sockets!..... the clue is in the title I guess!. I bought the climber as my first trials bike because of the price. I do not regret the decision in any way, it has served me very well indeed True they are a bit heavier than more modern bikes and maybe not so nimble....... but they are reasonably cheap to buy, but getting bits can be something of a mission......... having said this I have just bought another climber for spares and will be breaking the bike up.... so if you need any bits why not get in touch! You can expect to pay anything between

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