A year in the life of a Tuono

Aldo

Joined Dec 2008

6K Posts | 84+

Usually at the top of the apple tree.

• Nov 12, 2010

• #21

Note to self: Must try harder!

Was told during my mx days, never snatch at anything, smoothly evertime untill yer get used to it then real quick but still smooth and don't snatch. Unfortunately it's stuck with me and me napper is dialed into keeping the front down.

Note to self: Must try harder!

 

sparky

Joined Oct 2009

779 Posts | 0+

Sunny Suffolk

• Nov 12, 2010

• #22

DAVE B said:

know what you mean sparky but definately cracking the throttle right back, think i need to check that it actually IS on map 2 as the dealer said it was at the last service..

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If it's running smooth I'd say it's on Map 2.


If you think it's running smooth, but at times it pops and bangs, and for example you can't hold it on a neutral throttle though a bend, then go to wind on the power at the exit of that bend and it won't catch then lurches forward like a bastard it wants looking at. Mine used to be like this (all standard apart from Akra slip on's) and what I had been told by the previous owner was Map 2. WRONG...! Map 1 it was...

I can't tell you how much difference it makes having the correct fuel map for the cans.

 

davidbarr

Joined Jan 2010

850 Posts | 2+

south west uk

• Nov 12, 2010

• #23

seems fine and pretty smooth, but sometimes when i whack the gas on i get an almighty cough/missfire.Think i need to find my nearest dealer with an axone machine just to get it checked !!

 

Keith B

Joined Oct 2010

2K Posts | 20+

The Fens.

• Nov 13, 2010

• #24

Great thread,......shame its got a bit hijacked.
Not much to tell about my bike and I only managed a pitifull 2.5k miles.I bought my T in April this year from Taz,....mods are pretty much the same as everyone elses.
Had to go into hospital in July after some health issues reared up again and have'nt been able to ride since.This will get rectified next year when I'm back up to some sort of full strength.

 

rico

Joined Jun 2009

3K Posts | 3+

North East Ricoland

• Nov 13, 2010

• #25

Good tae hear aboot bikes bein used a year roond A min..excellent. Ahm actually surprised how corrosion resistant ah the alloy oan the T is, have had much worse oan Jap bikes in less time. Only hae some spots o roost oan various bolts heids like lower fork clamps, brake discs and heel plates, apart frae that nae bad. Ah do aye gie it a hose doon after a run an always spray the rear shock an lower links wi plenty WD40 an its seems as mint as the day ah bocht it.

Wiz oot the day up roond Speyside whisky country Duffttown,View attachment 170 Craigallachie, Rothes elgin way an had the place tae ma sel. Snow oan the taps o the hills roond there tae so wiz freezin by the time wiz hame.
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ole jocky

Joined Feb 2010

37 Posts | 0+

Aberdeen

• Nov 14, 2010

• #26

Recognize them roads Rico, hiv to have a blast sometime.

 

rico

Joined Jun 2009

3K Posts | 3+

North East Ricoland

• Nov 14, 2010

• #27

Nae bother Jocky, wid be good tae meet some o the T ownin locals.

 

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tuono77

Joined Nov 2010

4 Posts | 0+

• Nov 17, 2010

• #28

Great post !!! I have been riding mine for 3 months. I put 30,000 miles on my VFR in 3 years. I ride the same--commuting daily in LA and taking trips up the coasts, 2x riding to Sacramento/SF and Big Sur. My one complaint is the MPG too. Seems terrible but its a 1000cc beast. Still wish I had more. Keep us updated on mods. My complaints: Hard grips, not intuitive controls to change time/kmh/mph, etc, and mirrors are smallish and lights not too bright.

 

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alanr

Joined Sep 2009

42 Posts | 0+

Discussion Starter
• Nov 19, 2010

• #29

tuono77 said:

Great post !!! I have been riding mine for 3 months. I put 30,000 miles on my VFR in 3 years. I ride the same--commuting daily in LA and taking trips up the coasts, 2x riding to Sacramento/SF and Big Sur. My one complaint is the MPG too. Seems terrible but its a 1000cc beast. Still wish I had more. Keep us updated on mods. My complaints: Hard grips, not intuitive controls to change time/kmh/mph, etc, and mirrors are smallish and lights not too bright.

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Will do, may even get some photies

Lights wise, always found the T's, well certainly mine to be nice and bright. Have had a few comments from a few fellow riders that they are nice and bright, popped in some osram night breaker bulbs and are now even lighter, but std H11 bulbs should be ok !!

 

england 2

Joined Jul 2008

2K Posts | 4+

U.K.

• Nov 19, 2010

• #30

Rico said:

Good tae hear aboot bikes bein used a year roond A min..excellent. Ahm actually surprised how corrosion resistant ah the alloy oan the T is, have had much worse oan Jap bikes in less time. Only hae some spots o roost oan various bolts heids like lower fork clamps, brake discs and heel plates, apart frae that nae bad. Ah do aye gie it a hose doon after a run an always spray the rear shock an lower links wi plenty WD40 an its seems as mint as the day ah bocht it.

Wiz oot the day up roond Speyside whisky country Duffttown,View attachment 170 Craigallachie, Rothes elgin way an had the place tae ma sel. Snow oan the taps o the hills roond there tae so wiz freezin by the time wiz hame.
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All the screw heads and hard to get at places block op with vaseline , works wonders and it`s cheap.

 

rico

Joined Jun 2009

3K Posts | 3+

North East Ricoland

• Nov 19, 2010

• #31

Vaseline...blockin orifices... Hector steady oan min!

 

england 2

Joined Jul 2008

2K Posts | 4+

U.K.

• Nov 19, 2010

• #32

I meant ... put it on your nuts.

ooooooooopppppppppppppppppppppsssssssssssssss!

coat all the bits that will rust in it .

There`s no easy way to get round this one