questions about my sr50

[aprilia1996]

Hi to all
I am new here and i just wanted to ask a question about my sr50 piaggio engined liquid cooled.
I was looking over my bike and found this hose and was wondering if it should have anything attached to it(i think its part of the cooling system) if a hose or something similar is missing could i have the part number or the name here is a pic. Is there anything i should check on a second hand aprilia before ridden?
Thanks in advance.

[Daniel-S]

There should be a small secondary air box attached it...

http://www.ultimateparts.net/aprilia...ne-OEM&i=20268

That should be the one!

[aprilia1996]

will running the engine do any damage without this small box and how many parts do i need to buy and how much do you think it will all cost? Thanks

[liam baker]

All the prices for the bits required are listed next to the part number in the above link :-D
thanks
Liam

[aprilia1996]

can damage to the engine be caused without the secondary airbox?thanks for all your answers they are a big help to me

[Daniel-S]

Simple answer is no...

[aprilia1996]

Hi
i have just taken my front brake apart to find the caliper seals have split and have cracks all the way round, could anyone tell me where i can buy some cheaper brake caliper seals, i have searched ebay and not found any for my bike.
Thanks

[Daniel-S]

Hi
i have just taken my front brake apart to find the caliper seals have split and have cracks all the way round, could anyone tell me where i can buy some cheaper brake caliper seals, i have searched ebay and not found any for my bike.
Thanks

http://www.ultimateparts.net/aprilia...ne-OEM&i=20245

Part 10 is probably your best bet but you may be best giving them a call and just checking that the seal you after would be in there.

[aprilia1996]

Thank you i will have a look.

[aprilia1996]

Hi
i was looking around the bike forks and found that they are uneven (the left side is lower than the right side) and causing the wheel axel to be at an angle, is this normal?thanks.

[Daniel-S]

Hi
i was looking around the bike forks and found that they are uneven (the left side is lower than the right side) and causing the wheel axel to be at an angle, is this normal?thanks.

Nope it isn't.

[aprilia1996]

ok i thought that was not right.
so how do i straighten them up?
tnx

[aprilia1996]

Hi Daniel thanks for your help
so do you know how to straighten up my front forks as the left side is lower than the right (i think a part is missing from inside the fork?) and i replaced the stock air sponge for a polini air sponge because the old one had fallen to pieces and was all stained,so i was wondering if i had to change jet size? And where can i get a variator washer/restriction (how fast will a scooter go with this restriction removed?)also today i checked the spark plug and it was black and there is white smoke coming from the exhaust (i believe the mixture is rich?thanks

[Daniel-S]

I have no experience with the forks what so ever, never had to to anything with mine so i cant help you there, You will have to upjet with the polini air filter sponge, something between 62-68 should do but you'll have to experiment with them.

Do you want the bike to be restricted or not?, You just put 'where can i get a variator washer' meaning you with to restrict the bike? ... With it out you should be able to hit 45-50mph with it in 35-45mph... With the plug, get a new plug then re-tune in your carb to the new air filter then while your doing that you should be able to sort out any rich/lean issues.

[aprilia1996]

hii
as far as i know my exhaust is stock and cdi, I am just missing the washer for the variator and wanted to know where to get a new one (i need one because i will soon be 16 and can't have it derestricted), And is the bike taken out for a spin during the m.o.t to test for any squeaks, knocking etc...tnx