Okay I've got the right tools now.........but how do I lock the flywheel so that I can undo the relevant bolts ?:roll
okay so I have undone it, its a bolt about 70mm long ..............so whats next - I cant find anything in the V990 manual about it :-(
Oh crap......somehow I have to find a damn great bolt and TDC and i've put the bloody bike back together again, its 1 forward and 3 back with this bloody thing.
Talk about going from a high yesterday to a low now
Talk about going from a high yesterday to a low now
You just have to spin the engine over until one of the pistons is at TDC, either one will do.
Can you not get a hold of some threaded bar locally, think it's either 6 or 8mm?
Doesn't have to be perfect, just grind the end round a little so that it can locate in the notch in the crank.
You can always order one of the ready made tools from AF1 but they are pretty slow to deliver.
Where did you get the puller from?
Can you not get a hold of some threaded bar locally, think it's either 6 or 8mm?
Doesn't have to be perfect, just grind the end round a little so that it can locate in the notch in the crank.
You can always order one of the ready made tools from AF1 but they are pretty slow to deliver.
Where did you get the puller from?
I think i'm gonna cheat , lock the bike in gear , put a bar through the back wheel (and hope the clutch dont slip) then try and undo the bolt.
Borrowed from nextdoor neighbour, but he needs it back for work tomorrow.
Borrowed from nextdoor neighbour, but he needs it back for work tomorrow.
Okay well that didn't work !!, How do you find TDC without pulling the whole damn bike apart ?
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dont you put an 8MM rod through from the other side of the engine
see the pics on this thread
http://www.aprilia-v60.com/page.php?24
see the pics on this thread
http://www.aprilia-v60.com/page.php?24
Click on AREESSMILL link nice find :thumbup
Copy and then paste into Google world search,Google will the ask if you what them to translate.Not perfect but may help :dunno
Okay flywheel removed, sprag assembly removed (the 3 bolts were only finger tight !!!), sprag out of the housing and all the little "balls" fell out, they carrier looks quite scored too 
Tim, Thankyou for that link, worked a treat !!!
Tim, Thankyou for that link, worked a treat !!!
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No mate ran out 14 days ago !!!!, it was a 90 day guarantee and I forgot what day I purchased it on :-( - old age is a terriable thing
Okay flywheel removed, sprag assembly removed (the 3 bolts were only finger tight !!!), sprag out of the housing and all the little "balls" fell out, they carrier looks quite scored too
Tim, Thankyou for that link, worked a treat !!!
That's not good that those bolts were loose.
Do you reckon it has been done recently and the dozy buggers left the bolts loose? That gasket did look rather new didn't it?
Post the piccies on this thread Scott, so we can all see the parts and what has happened.
Sprag Pictures
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q152/kiwi_r1/sunday005.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q152/kiwi_r1/sunday006.jpg
I think these are fairly self explanatory
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q152/kiwi_r1/sunday005.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q152/kiwi_r1/sunday006.jpg
I think these are fairly self explanatory
you are one patient bloke, 90 days or not dealers have obligations and you should tell him you are going to the small claims court and trading standards
If it was a main dealer I would recommend taking back the parts and seeing if they will contribute towards the parts costs.
Local bike shop, well you better just forget it.
Small claims courts are a waste of time, will take years to get anything and that's not a guarantee.
Local bike shop, well you better just forget it.
Small claims courts are a waste of time, will take years to get anything and that's not a guarantee.
