Until this afternoon I thought the Falco was a pretty easy bike to work on. I take it all back!
First I propped the tank up, removed the airbox and loosened the clamps on the throttle bodies. All good so far.
I didn't want to completely disconnect the TBs, but there is plenty of slack in the fuel lines and throttle cables to pop them off and move them to one side. But hang on, something is stopping them moving....it's the lines running down to the clutch cover, I guess for the 'slipper'* clutch.
No problem, I'll just unhook the lines. Or not, as Aprilia have used those bloody crimp on clamps you have to cut off
Oh well thought I, I can probably make do with them as they are.
I can just spot the CCT allen bolt on the LHS of the bike, no picture tho as my camera couldn't get a clear shot. On top of it is what looks like a coolant manifold with pipes going in from the back and bottom, with this removed access to the CCT should be easy and it's a good excuse to drain and replace the coolant.
Except, the pipes to it are either held on with more of those bastard clamps
or possibly traditional jubilee style clips for the pipes at the back, but the screw head to release them (if there is one) is pointing down so it can't even be seen, let alone unscrewed
I can see no other way of gaining better access, removing the LH fairing mid section and oil tank may help, but probably not by enough to justify the hassle.
Cutting all the crimped fittings off may be an option, although still not an easy one as space is tight. If I do go down this route is there any reason I shouldn't use re-useable clips when reassembling?
Any other advice would be greatly appreciated! As the bike is off the road until I can get this sorted.
*If there is one, it's shit
