starter sprag clutch

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fatboy · #1 Post by **fatboy** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 7:45 pm

Ok, horrible noises on start up lead me to believe Im in the market for a new one, so simple question.
Is there an uprated version or just buy standard ?
Ta Paul

blinkey501 · #2 Post by **blinkey501** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:04 pm

They don't do an uprated aprilia version. Although the KTM might be. But a topped up battery will be the best solution to any uprated version.
If you are struggling with changing it pm me for my phone number

Or alternatively bring it to me with all the parts and I will do the job which will be a couple of hours. I want to take more detailed photo's of the task for our technical section.

fatboy · #3 Post by **fatboy** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:16 pm

Thanks mate, got no worries about swapping it out, thanks to your spot on posts.
I will take pics of any nasties I find, thanks again for the offer of help, ' youre oop there, Im down by yer !

blinkey501 · #4 Post by **blinkey501** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 9:00 pm

Make sure you get the correct Loctite

fatboy · #5 Post by **fatboy** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 6:34 pm

Two questions I cant find the answer to..
Correct Loctite grade ?
What size hex bit do I need (to buy ) ?
edit
Found eventually in my OCR download which I cant search...
16mm hex bit
Loctite 648 green

KitchenSync · #6 Post by **KitchenSync** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 11:26 pm

I bodged mine - just clipping 15mm or so out of the floppy spring. It's been good for over a year now. I knew the engine was a goner anyway so was prepared for a short-term fix.

D-Rider · #7 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 12:48 am

KitchenSync wrote:I bodged mine - just clipping 15mm or so out of the floppy spring. It's been good for over a year now. I knew the engine was a goner anyway so was prepared for a short-term fix.

Yeah - that's the fix that Pierre pioneered. His write up is still there in our Aprilia Ridersite Archive: http://www.jahlis.net/ars/viewtopic.php ... ade28a1f05

Certainly seems to be a viable option for those on a budget or needing a quick fix without waiting for parts to arrive.
Good to hear of another for whom this has worked well.