Starter Sprag Clutch Removal on a 2002 Aprilia Mille RSV 1000 R Haga Replica

[@captbarb6642]

Nice bike nice footage I've helped do a sprag on a racing tuono before have you completed it now . Maybe you should change that clutch release bearing whilst your pulling covers off.

[@moto_biker]

Sorry @captbarb6642, didn't see your message before! I didn't do the clutch release bearing as I've had no probs with the clutch, thanks 😉

[@jana35]

Mille Best !!❤❤

[@chillax498]

Hey mate..the sprag has gone on mine also...enjoyed your video so i think im gonna have a go at it myself...where can i purchase that crank lock tool.ive looked for it online. Thanks Callum

[@moto_biker]

Thanks for your comments, it's a pain but well worth doing it yourself if you can. I got the TDC locking tool from AF1 Racing in the US, you can make your own tool too, there is a fair amount of info on the aprilia forums out there... I can't believe the price of these now but if you want the actual tool: www.af1racing.com/af1-ap0240880-100-top-dead-center-lockscrew-for-all-v990-af1-ap0240880-100

[@MegaVinny73]

Loud cans can be life savers. People shouldn't be so sensitive about that 😂 I've got a 2004 RSV 1000R Factory, very low miles and mint. But won't turn over right now. Electrics on, primes, but nothing. Battery is fine, sits on a tender. Most likely culprit is the starter solenoid. Any thoughts though?

[@moto_biker]

Hmmm, could be the actual starter motor or starter motor cables, I upgraded both on mine, hope it's just the solenoid... 🤞

[@arnaldodasilva4689]

Hello mate, great video firstly. I have changed my sprag clutch, following your video, but now it won't start, code 11 & 12, cam/cranksensor, would you be able to tell me where is it, pls.

[@moto_biker]

Thank you very much, the crankshaft sensor is inside the alternator cover, check the cable/ connection coming from the top of the alternator cover to the white barrel connector between the cylinders. The camshaft sensor is under the front valve cover, check the cable/ connection coming from the back of the front valve cover under the throttle body. I read on a forum the starter solenoid can cause the issue you are having too, good luck and I hope you sort it out without having to take the alternator cover off again!

[@arnaldodasilva4689]

​@@moto_biker thanks for the reply mate, will look into it tomorrow... 🤙

[@rukudzo9494]

Any update?

[@mrconta]

how do i know if i need to change the sprag?

[@moto_biker]

If the sprag has stopped working it will sound like the engine is tearing itself apart when you try to start the bike, it really does sound bad and the bike won't start unless it catches for a moment and spins the motor. If it is on the way out you may get some odd mechanical knocking noises coming from the crankcase when starting or stopping the engine... Never try to start these bikes with a weak battery!

[@mrconta]

@@moto_biker OKey thank you! is it worth the money to change the battery and cables to prevent problem with it?

[@moto_biker]

@@mrconta in my opinion yes, many people upgrade the battery to a more powerful one before doing anything else, but if the sprag is already worn it may not be a complete cure. Worth doing anyway though...