First Impressions.

emsee · Apr 25, 2011

With the great weather over the weekend, i have spent alot of time riding my Tuono, ('06 10,000 miles bought two weeks ago), and adjusting to the feel of a V- twin after years on multis'. Initially very impressed with power:eek and amazing handling. After today, a few things have come to my attention. Firstly discovered my rear brake is u/s so i'll need to bleed it. Also gets very hot in traffic and will stall from idle now and again but i'm sure the above are maybe 'normal'.
However the engine is quite noisy mechanically with clattering and whining....is this ok ? No major vibes but also the engine seems to be reluctent to rev cleanly above 7000 rpm. Bike was serviced according to service book at 9400 (now 10300) but not sure what was done.
Bit long winded i know, and the Tuono is so different to anything i've had before, but i don't want to confuse 'normal' running with some potentially mechanical problem. All comments appreciated.
Thanks.

shotgun · Apr 25, 2011

Emsee , Dont think theres many on here with a working back brake mate , there are a few ideas on here about curing the problem if you do a quick search , its just one of a few quirks with owning an italian beestie .
Make sure the bike is on map 2 if your running open pipes , on map 1 it can feel a bit flat above 7000 rpm , you will have to get it plugged into a little gizmo at your local aprillia dealer to check this !
V twins always sound a bit noisier compared to inline 4s !
Some one will come along in a bit tell you something different im sure but dont listen to them , bunch of flaming nutters on here , now wheres my medication .....

newelly · Apr 25, 2011

No back brake ... check!

Hot in traffic ... check!

Noisy and whiny ... that sound more like Mrs Welly than a T?

tuboy · Apr 25, 2011

shotgun said:
Emsee , Dont think theres many on here with a working back brake mate , there are a few ideas on here about curing the problem if you do a quick search , its just one of a few quirks with owning an italian beestie .
Make sure the bike is on map 2 if your running open pipes , on map 1 it can feel a bit flat above 7000 rpm , you will have to get it plugged into a little gizmo at your local aprillia dealer to check this !
V twins always sound a bit noisier compared to inline 4s !
Some one will come along in a bit tell you something different im sure but dont listen to them , bunch of flaming nutters on here , now wheres my medication .....

:crazy:crazy - who you calling a nutter :crazy:crazy :yes:yes

P.S when we doin the ride out to minehead/lynton/lynmouth m8 ??

shotgun · Apr 25, 2011

tuboy said:
:crazy:crazy - who you calling a nutter :crazy:crazy :yes:yes

P.S when we doin the ride out to minehead/lynton/lynmouth m8 ??

8th of may mate , just pray for good weather !

emsee · Apr 25, 2011

shotgun said:
Make sure the bike is on map 2 if your running open pipes , on map 1 it can feel a bit flat above 7000 rpm .....

If the bike is on map 2, and i've replaced Carbon Can pipes with standard (i know....i've alot to learn !) would that make a differance ?

grin factor · Apr 25, 2011

Shotgun's about right. Map 2 makes all the difference, as does a set of after market cans - runs smoother.

emsee · Apr 25, 2011

Firstly...congrats grin factor on your 1000th post ! Secondly thanks for the quick response to my questions.

garry · Apr 25, 2011

carbon cans not needed?????

mmmm

rico · Apr 25, 2011

noisy an whiney...
...ye want tae try ownin a Ducati...soonds like a loon shakin a tin can fu o auld bolts while stranglin a cat...Tuonos poetry next tae that!

Yer bike soonds "normal" tae me

bay_1472 · Apr 25, 2011

I wouldn't say stalling in traffic or not running cleanly over 7k sounds normal to me. Mine doesn't do that. Has a few odd noises when accelerating like a little chatter about 3.5k but it's always had it and runs perfectly normally. It did kinda make a metallicy funny noise the other day but I put that down to me trying to accelerate off in 5th from about 35 to 40 at 2k revs. Hasn't happened before. All bikes I've had have had their quirks this one less than most.

rico · Apr 25, 2011

aye Bay yer right...ah kindo missed the bit aboot 7k...

Emsee min...yer Ts buggered!

Jist a thought, but yer rev limiters nae set tae kick in aboot 7k ish is it? stupid obvious thing tae say ah know but hey anythings possible..

bay_1472 · Apr 25, 2011

Take it to a dealer and get it sorted fella

emsee · Apr 26, 2011

Cheers guys. Not the start to Tuono ownership i'd hoped for, but i agree that a trip to the work shop is called for. B-((

tuono robbo · Apr 26, 2011

Keep an eye on the aprilia performance forum for some local griff visits to you http://apriliaperformance.myfastforum.org/forum20.php

You've just missed one at Horsham but another coming up in Bromley, Kent. Worth asking smiffy if their's any room. Griff will see you right dude :thumbup

Dimania · Apr 27, 2011

Robbo,

Has he got equipment to check what mapping is done on my bike, or I still need to go to aprilia dealer? I'm a bit concerned about my fuel consumption and smell of fuel, will mapping affect this at all?

tuono robbo · Apr 27, 2011

Dimania said:
Robbo,

Has he got equipment to check what mapping is done on my bike, or I still need to go to aprilia dealer? I'm a bit concerned about my fuel consumption and smell of fuel, will mapping affect this at all?

Yes Griff has the tools for the job & some would say knows his stuff when it comes to Aprilias :thumbup

www.apriliaperformance.co.uk

Dimania · Apr 27, 2011

Thanks mate, gonna wait for Bromley visit confirmation then ))

newelly · Apr 27, 2011

tuono robbo said:
Yes Griff has the tools for the job & some would say knows his stuff when it comes to Aprilias :thumbup

www.apriliaperformance.co.uk

He's bob on with fuds and kill switches!:yes

tuono robbo · Apr 28, 2011

Details about the Griff visit to Smiffy's in Bromley is here if anyone needs it?

http://apriliaperformance.myfastforum.org/ftopic2711-0-asc-0.php

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