ApriliaForum sponsored by AF1 Racing, inc. - ETV1000 CapoNord (all years) http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/ en Sun, 19 May 2013 01:09:48 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png ApriliaForum sponsored by AF1 Racing, inc. - ETV1000 CapoNord (all years) http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/ Rear linkage lube http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?271090-Rear-linkage-lube&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 21:44:11 GMT Remember to service and lube your rear suspension linkage more than once every 25,000 miles. I recently bought an 03 Capo and the rear end seemed a little strange. After owning a Mille for 10 years I thought about the linkage 'cause its an issue with those too. After taking it apart, I found that the needle bearings were basically dust. :bangwall: Fortunately, for some reason I had a packet of needle bearings in my box of spares that fit. I have no idea what size they are but they work. My weekend was almost ruined but saved by a huge chunk of luck.

Don't let this happen to you. ]]> ETV1000 CapoNord (all years) Smoke Eater http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?271090-Rear-linkage-lube Need new (quality) charger http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?271043-Need-new-(quality)-charger&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 08:18:51 GMT I used to have two chargers, one in garage, second one in carport (smaller-for bikes). The old one died and I need new one but this time I do not want to buy anything coming from china, no matter what brand. New charger should be 12 V, universal, both for pretty big 4WD batteries and safe for bikes... I used to have two chargers, one in garage, second one in carport (smaller-for bikes). The old one died and I need new one but this time I do not want to buy anything coming from china, no matter what brand. New charger should be 12 V, universal, both for pretty big 4WD batteries and safe for bikes batteries too...any advice/recommendations please what to buy ? But really-not made in china ! Budget up to $150. Thx ]]> ETV1000 CapoNord (all years) BigAdam http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?271043-Need-new-(quality)-charger Twitter http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?271037-Twitter&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 06:17:36 GMT Any of you guys on Twitter. Great media for a worldwide gossip. Try me @bikeral72 on twitter. Any of you guys on Twitter. Great media for a worldwide gossip. Try me @bikeral72 on twitter. ]]> ETV1000 CapoNord (all years) bikeral64 http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?271037-Twitter The last summer tour http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?271004-The-last-summer-tour&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 16:32:02 GMT We've discussed the virtues (or lack thereof) of the new Stelvio, Cali 1400, Triumph Tiger 1200, etc. But it's all becoming moot for me. This year's trip to Barber in October will likely be my last cross-country on the Capo. My back and sciatica problems have worsened to the point that walking is extremely painful, and standing completely upright is impossible. Mayo Clinic has attempted various things which have all failed, I'm now told my condition isn't treatable, and I will not submit to open back surgery or any of the pain relief quackery out there. So with 45 years of riding coming to an end in the foreseeable future, it just makes sense to hold onto the '02 Capo till it's over. Actually, I've been riding an old Honda 750 lately, because it's a lot lower and easier to mount/dismount. So it's possible I'll sell the Capo after October and not replace it.

Stu ]]> ETV1000 CapoNord (all years) Stu_O http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?271004-The-last-summer-tour You know winter is coming when.... http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270967-You-know-winter-is-coming-when&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 23:56:40 GMT Your battery decides to give up!

Started no probs this morning, dropped the missus at her work, stopped for a few minutes and pertooy, didn't want to start. The bike has been doing this a bit lately, so I'm probably due. 3 years for a battery not getting a lot of use isn't too bad. ]]> ETV1000 CapoNord (all years) Capoandrew http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270967-You-know-winter-is-coming-when Help getting Matris fork set in the USA http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270947-Help-getting-Matris-fork-set-in-the-USA&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 18:11:58 GMT Hi Guys,
So, been drooling over these for years, and apparently right before I could finally afford em, mototopgun raised his price :( http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kit-Molle-Fo...f053e3&vxp=mtr

and brozimotto no longer ships to the US, and won't even answer my e-mails asking if he would make an exception.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NUOVO-KIT-MA...61009914851%26

Nevermind the complete kit with the springs seems no longer available :/

Is it available anywhere else that will ship here? IF not, would anyone in Europe be willing to forward the set across the pond to me if I get it from brozimotto?

Thanks!
Maciek ]]> ETV1000 CapoNord (all years) macelius http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270947-Help-getting-Matris-fork-set-in-the-USA Sat Nav bar from Ikea for £2! http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270939-Sat-Nav-bar-from-Ikea-for-£2!&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 15:48:08 GMT Was helping my friend move home when you all where in Wales. We packed everything but an unwanted curtain pole in matt black. Thanks to Stanleybobly for the idea he posted recently, I converted the curtain pole into a Sat Nav bar above the clocks. This is the place where I always wanted my Sat Nav... Was helping my friend move home when you all where in Wales. We packed everything but an unwanted curtain pole in matt black. Thanks to Stanleybobly for the idea he posted recently, I converted the curtain pole into a Sat Nav bar above the clocks. This is the place where I always wanted my Sat Nav to hang... just below my view and straight ahead.

The TomTom is holding by a metal sheet cut from a rail bracket bought from Wickes for £1.65. You can actually cut six pieces from this. I shaped it round the bar and bolted it to the TomTom holder.

So there you go... if you do not want to spend £70 on a bar... go to Ikea and buy a pole for £2 :lover::lover::lover:

Now I got a question for you :) ... I have the holder for my mobile, however, the bracket is pure shite, in fact it snapped on the first use. The mount is metal and good. What recommendations do you have for the mobile holder? My Sony is waterproof.
And here is the curtain pole attatched to the Caponord. ;)

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]]> ETV1000 CapoNord (all years) CapoMario http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270939-Sat-Nav-bar-from-Ikea-for-£2! Riding the Outback http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270912-Riding-the-Outback&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 00:14:46 GMT Note: no Caponord content!

If you've ever wondered what it's like to ride in Outback Australia, this vid (not mine, but shamelessly plundered from ADVRider) will give a good idea:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhhUz...layer_embedded ]]> ETV1000 CapoNord (all years) Precis http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270912-Riding-the-Outback Volt meter mounting http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270901-Volt-meter-mounting&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 18:41:14 GMT Having failed to fix my volt meter in a position on the dash with double sided sticky tape ( It kept coming un- fixed) I decided to mount it in a different position. I chose the fuse box mounting, as it had two mounting screws, so with a bit of tin bashing I made a plate that would bolt on top of... Having failed to fix my volt meter in a position on the dash with double sided sticky tape ( It kept coming un- fixed) I decided to mount it in a different position. I chose the fuse box mounting, as it had two mounting screws, so with a bit of tin bashing I made a plate that would bolt on top of the original fuse box cover.It might look from the photo that I have stuck it directly onto the fuse box clover, but it is fact stuck to an aluminium plate that is held in place with two longer bolts to the original fixing points.Click image for larger version.  Name: image.jpg  Views: 4  Size: 398.7 KB  ID: 221529
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]]> ETV1000 CapoNord (all years) bikeral64 http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270901-Volt-meter-mounting Rally raid / accessory shock at AF1 http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270837-Rally-raid-accessory-shock-at-AF1&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 18:08:01 GMT For you guys looking for a shock upgrade AF1 is showing they have one now for sale. I have one on my bike and it is a major improvement over the std stock shock. http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=3131 For you guys looking for a shock upgrade AF1 is showing they have one now for sale. I have one on my bike and it is a major improvement over the std stock shock.

http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scrip...idproduct=3131 ]]> ETV1000 CapoNord (all years) Parx400 http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270837-Rally-raid-accessory-shock-at-AF1 Signal Flasher Relay http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270828-Signal-Flasher-Relay&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 15:50:51 GMT Here is one for the collective wisdom. I have a 2003 Capo with the factory heated grip kit installed. The kit included a replacement flasher relay which has now failed. A call into AF1 shows no replacement part listed by Aprilia (AF1 is looking into it for me). The part is an FR-103 relay rated... Here is one for the collective wisdom. I have a 2003 Capo with the factory heated grip kit installed. The kit included a replacement flasher relay which has now failed. A call into AF1 shows no replacement part listed by Aprilia (AF1 is looking into it for me). The part is an FR-103 relay rated 12.8VDC 85 C/M, 21Wx2+5W, (21Wx4). It has a click slip connector unlike the prongs sticking out of the stock relay. The wiring harness which was included in the heated grip kit does not have the stock type relay connector.

Any ideas where I can find a replacement or for a work around solution?

Thanks

Ewell ]]> ETV1000 CapoNord (all years) Hardtop http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270828-Signal-Flasher-Relay South Africans http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270798-South-Africans&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 01:03:31 GMT We used to have a few active South Africans on the forum, but they've gone awfully quiet lately.
I have a mate who was over here last year and he borrowed my Capo for a bit of a ride around for a few days. Now he's back home in ZA and would like to find a Capo for himself but none seem to show up.
Does anyone in the community there know if there are any Caponords for sale? ]]> ETV1000 CapoNord (all years) Precis http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270798-South-Africans how to fit a CapoNord in a car. http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270768-how-to-fit-a-CapoNord-in-a-car&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 18:05:39 GMT Found this picture. From a guy on facebook. Who apperantly had difficulty to find a proper transportation. So ended up fitting in a fiat punto car. :D Image: http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/5417/screenshot2013051320002.png Found this picture. From a guy on facebook. Who apperantly had difficulty to find a proper transportation.
So ended up fitting in a fiat punto car. :D

]]> ETV1000 CapoNord (all years) Stanleybobly http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270768-how-to-fit-a-CapoNord-in-a-car Caponord owners Map. http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270759-Caponord-owners-Map&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 14:49:02 GMT Found something like this on another forum and thought it might be an idea to start one here. Could be a valuable resource for finding owners near you for advice, rideouts etc. I have based the map around Llandovery and have added my details (Mk 2 black registered 2008) and added a photograph.... Found something like this on another forum and thought it might be an idea to start one here.
Could be a valuable resource for finding owners near you for advice, rideouts etc.
I have based the map around Llandovery and have added my details (Mk 2 black registered 2008) and added a photograph.
Might be an idea not to be too precise as to your whereabouts, so I would avoid postcodes etc.
What do you Guys think?
If it gets a good take up maybe it could be stickied.
http://www.zeemaps.com/edit/XGb9y5NaQDno4hSmSbYlIA ]]> ETV1000 CapoNord (all years) nerald http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270759-Caponord-owners-Map Fuel proof sealer? http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270756-Fuel-proof-sealer&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 14:09:47 GMT I remember someone recommending a sealant when they reinstalled their fuel pump but can't find the link. Any suggestions? ]]> ETV1000 CapoNord (all years) Saffa Gaz http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?270756-Fuel-proof-sealer