Thread: Correct Clutch kit

Hello. I have an rsv mille factory 2004 model...................and i need a complete clutch kit (steel and fiber discs)

I have checked that website
http://www.apriliaparts.co.uk/?secti...clutch_i_7f33a

which states that mine and 05 models need the discs with part number ap8106867
but 06-08 have this part number ap0659800

And there is a huge difference in price.................

Any suggestion?

Originally Posted by bros400pgm

Hello. I have an rsv mille factory 2004 model...................and i need a complete clutch kit (steel and fiber discs)

I have checked that website
http://www.apriliaparts.co.uk/?secti...clutch_i_7f33a

which states that mine and 05 models need the discs with part number ap8106867
but 06-08 have this part number ap0659800

And there is a huge difference in price.................

Any suggestion?

go with the cheaper ones both sets use the same hub, basket and pressure plate

Noel-theknurl

Originally Posted by Reubens32

I have the same year as you and this is what I purchased a coupla months ago - Just make sure you stagger the last disc - Very important! Don't ask how I know.....just ask AF1


http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scrip...?idproduct=880

Well, i have experienced hard gear changing with barnett, so i do not want to go on them

I want to stick with original equipment, but it seems so stupid, that aprilia has 2 part numbers for identical discs, and that there is a huge difference in price betwenn them

Originally Posted by bros400pgm

Hello. I have an rsv mille factory 2004 model...................and i need a complete clutch kit (steel and fiber discs)

I have checked that website
http://www.apriliaparts.co.uk/?secti...clutch_i_7f33a

which states that mine and 05 models need the discs with part number ap8106867
but 06-08 have this part number ap0659800

And there is a huge difference in price.................

Any suggestion?

There are differences in the 06 and newer clutch disks because of a change they made to the spring retainer washers. See attached bulletin.

You can use the newer disks but you must also use the matching washers.

Originally Posted by amauri

There are differences in the 06 and newer clutch disks because of a change they made to the spring retainer washers. See attached bulletin.

You can use the newer disks but you must also use the matching washers.

Thanks amauri for the info.

As far as i can understand, the newer washers reduce the effort of the clutch disengage..................Have nothing to do with putting more pressure to the discs...........Am i missing something?

My springs are barnett ones

The new washers reduce the preload on the springs, the new plates must be of a different friction material to avoid slipping with the reduced spring tension.

Thanks amauri..............very helpful

What's the result if I use a 2007 set of frictions and steels in my 2005 RSV without using the 'special' washers ($20 each here)? Is it just a slight increase in lever pressure? Can I do damage?