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Aprilia RS250 Mark 2

Discussion in 'Aprilia 250cc' started by kiffsta, Aug 21, 2014.

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    Weird, was the photo taken on a blue tarp? If so that's where I bought a few parts for my old RS

    Miyabeeplus or something. I just thought it was weird for the parts to come out of Japan but good condition and good price
     
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    Tim_ resident nutcase Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    try not to go over 6k gotta bed those cylinders in first.. i know it will be hard for you...hahahaha
     
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    kiffsta Senior Member

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    yep Miyabeeplus was the seller
     
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    kiffsta Senior Member

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    The Aprilia has taken a backward step, Im not sure why, I always seem to have other things to do, so this weekend with Phil's help we set about finishing it. We didnt quite get there, but we did mange to get the master link done up on the chain and adjusted the rear wheel, the next task was fitting a replacement rear brake cylinder to the rearsets and get them fitted to the bike.
    The last 2 jobs were to bleed the master cylinder and fit the fairings to the bike, lets just say after 3 hours of trying to bleed the brakes we had a severe case of the shits, what we did find was that there is a leak on the replacement brake cylinder and air was getting in where the feed for the brake fluid is. I have used some sealant on the joint and am hopeful it will work. I will have another crack at it this week. Then it should be good for rego and a ride in the hills.
     
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    nice work mate they are great bikes when fully sorted and set up as you well know
     
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    well, the sealant didnt work and I find myself getting a severse case of the poos with this bike, I need to get it sorted as it deserves to be ridden. I called my local Aprilia dealer for a price on a new brake cylinder and they want $160 but say it wont be in until Mid to late january. I ended up sourcing an OEM one from the US for $56 plus shipping, so I have now ordered it.

    I keep telling myself, wont be long now :)

    http://www.oppracing.com/product_di...-rear-master-cylinder-ps13-black-wo-push-rod/
     
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    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    It's december now, you'll be very lucky if it arrives this year depending on your postage selection
     
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    if its coming via courier, let me know the consignment number and i can let you know when its customs cleared.
     
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    I'm still waiting for a bunch of stuff from o/s...sigh....:idk:
     
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    USPS Priority Air Mail service must mean something different in America, it still hasn't left eve though ti was picked up a week ago


    usps.PNG
     
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    I would be contacting them... lol
     
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    gotta love usps, they will put that into aus post when it gets here and then you have to wait for them as well.

    how much are the items worth?
     
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    $55
     
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    It says I'm ignoring content from Tim
    Wat the?
     
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    PM sent
     
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    and look what just showed up :thumb_ups:

    @Th3_Huntsman , you called it mate

    rs250_cylinder.jpg
     
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    finally have some semblance of brake pressure, but not 100%, I have now found only one piston is working in the caliper (there is 2), if it aint one thing its another...

    I have tried to disassemble the caliper, but the bolts that hold the caliper together are rusted solid and wont budge, I have sprayed some WD40, am going to bed in a crappy mood, at least I know the brake cylinder now works. Maybe I should splash out on a braided line while I am at it :D
     
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