Hello from South Yorkshire.

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starman

Joined Dec 2014

38 Posts | 0+

South Yorkshire

Discussion Starter
• Dec 31, 2014

• #1

Hi everyone, Just recently sold my BMW f650gs and I'm now the proud owner of a 2004 tuono fighter.

I was aware of the electrical issues etc, before hand but this did not put me off my purchase- just look forward now to some decent dry weather so I can take it for a spin!

Cheers, rob

 

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hilift

Joined Oct 2012

1K Posts | 50+

the wasteland east anglia

• Dec 31, 2014

• #2

hi Rob welcome to the forum .

 

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AngloSaxon

Joined Dec 2014

161 Posts | 2+

Gloucestershire

• Dec 31, 2014

• #3

Hi and welcome Rob. Piccies please....

 

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V4formyBday

Joined Dec 2014

11 Posts | 1+

New Jersey

• Dec 31, 2014

• #4

How are you managing the power change? I ask because I will be picking up a Tuono in the spring - to add to my 800GS. Also - how does it handle around town?

 

chris13

Joined Nov 2014

720 Posts | 20+

sheffield, yorkshire

• Dec 31, 2014

• #5

Hey up and welcome Rob,

i moved up from a kwak er650, and im lovin it :yes

apart from all the snow around at the mo :no

where abouts in s yorks, im at sheffield,

 

grin factor

Joined Aug 2009

5K Posts | 62+

Sunderland

• Dec 31, 2014

• #6

Greetings & welcome to the forum.

 

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starman

Joined Dec 2014

38 Posts | 0+

South Yorkshire

Discussion Starter
• Dec 31, 2014

• #7

Will do, not taken any yet.

 

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starman

Joined Dec 2014

38 Posts | 0+

South Yorkshire

Discussion Starter
• Dec 31, 2014

• #8

Hi, I'm in the Doncaster area. Not liking the snow

 

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starman

Joined Dec 2014

38 Posts | 0+

South Yorkshire

Discussion Starter
• Dec 31, 2014

• #9

Thanks

 

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starman

Joined Dec 2014

38 Posts | 0+

South Yorkshire

Discussion Starter
• Dec 31, 2014

• #10

Hi, weather is poor at the moment and only had the bike for over 1 week so not had chance to try it out. :thumbdown

 

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Ric Flair

Joined Dec 2013

474 Posts | 19+

Notts

• Dec 31, 2014

• #11

Welcome to.the forum mate.

A Twin is a bit different.at first but the more you ride it the easier it gets

 

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starman

Joined Dec 2014

38 Posts | 0+

South Yorkshire

Discussion Starter
• Dec 31, 2014

• #12

Hi Ric, in the past I've owned a 1000cc four cylinder bike but never a Twin. I'm sure it will be fun.

 

Aldo

Joined Dec 2008

6K Posts | 84+

Usually at the top of the apple tree.

• Dec 31, 2014

• #13

Welcome mucker.

 

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starman

Joined Dec 2014

38 Posts | 0+

South Yorkshire

Discussion Starter
• Dec 31, 2014

• #14

Hello sir

 

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tuono kid

Joined Oct 2014

395 Posts | 12+

Lancashire

• Jan 1, 2015

• #15

Ow do

 

Rizla

Joined Sep 2013

928 Posts | 75+

East Scotland

• Jan 1, 2015

• #16

Welcome to the dark side :thumbup

 

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starman

Joined Dec 2014

38 Posts | 0+

South Yorkshire

Discussion Starter
• Jan 1, 2015

• #17

Well, although I've not yet ridden my pride of joy I have already concerns with the bike being unpredictable on starting.
I have read the forums about similar issues and already I'm starting to stress out.
I bought a new battery (heavier duty as recommended) bike fired up straight away using just full choke and no throttle, fine I thought.
Went into garrage following day same thing fired up and let engine tick over until cold message disappeared then switched ignition off, I was well pleased.
Today same startup procedure bike turned over but would not fire up , tried without choke nothing, tried no choke but this time a little throttle and so on until the battery failed.
Not liking this!
Bike has been fitted with power commander by previous owner if this means anything.
Cheers rob

 

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Ric Flair

Joined Dec 2013

474 Posts | 19+

Notts

• Jan 1, 2015

• #18

Whack it in the charger for 2 days and try again mate.

 

brooksy

Joined Oct 2011

4K Posts | 66+

COUNTY DURHAM

• Jan 1, 2015

• #19

greetings and salutations

 

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starman

Joined Dec 2014

38 Posts | 0+

South Yorkshire

Discussion Starter
• Jan 1, 2015

• #20

Hi Ric, that's what I've done. Going to try it again this afternoon.