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Spondon

Joined Jul 2008

14 Posts | 0+

SF Bay Area

• Jul 2, 2008

• #21

I'm Russ and I'm from the SF Bay Area; I raced for 12 years, AFM, AHRMA mostly. I've done a couple of track days on my Tuono and find this bike as nimble as some of the best sport bikes out there! I work in the SF Bay Area and have ridden many of the roads in the Bay Area but love to ride along the coast the best.

I love my Tuono but may have to sell as I have a daughter heading to college! Chico State!!

So those of you that know these bikes, this one is just as fun and nasty as yours! click on the following thumbnail and see for yourself.

 

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Löschenkohl

• Jul 3, 2008

• #22

Hej all

I'm Lasse, 21, and from denmark. Been riding since legal (18). Started out on the 600 bandit in red (fastest). Had a colleage who rode a nice '03 tuono with akra's. And i must admit that i was in love - IN THE BIKE, so don't be thinking them naughty thoughts!

He later sold it - TO ME, so now im quite a happy man!

Well, currently i'm working for COOP/norden. And im planing for a trip to the states for a couple of years if all works out fine.

Hoping this forums can bring us all some help when needed.

.... gasprices for today in Denmark: 2,2 dollars per litre!!!! - Yes we are having a hard time here...

 

crashtd

Joined Jun 2007

2K Posts | 0+

Discussion Starter
• Jul 3, 2008

• #23

another lasse, oh no (we've got a swede on tlzone named lasse) :scared

anyways, welcome my viking brother. :laugh

-:banana

 

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carpe diem

• Jul 3, 2008

• #24

little1uk said:

Hello my names Stew im 21 and come from the Cambs area, im a Fabricator welder and work freelance around the country, ive not got a Tuono ive got a Mille, this looks like a nice forum so thought i would join anyway, at the end of the day same make and same engine :thumbup, ill try not to bother you all to much, you boys ride safe and take care out there :thumbup:thumbup








Was that polite enough Crashtd :dunno

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Hmmm 21 eh stew, you look younger than that...:yes

 

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carpe diem

• Jul 3, 2008

• #25

Howdy folks another newbee hear spend a bit of time on the sister forum RSV zone but this place looks kinda cool too...:cheers

 

motocafe

Joined Jul 2008

25 Posts | 0+

Singapore

• Jul 3, 2008

• #26

Hello there,

Was directed to this site from AF1 Aprilia Forum. Glad to find a site dedicated to the Tuono. I have a 2003 Tuono Racing and here is an older picture of my bike. Since then I have done some mods to it. Those who frequent the AF1 forum may have seen my posts there. Don't know if I should repost them here, Moderator?

:cheers

 

crashtd

Joined Jun 2007

2K Posts | 0+

Discussion Starter
• Jul 3, 2008

• #27

mmm....carbon. :drool welcome to the site :cheers

they're your posts, if you want to share them with us, please do.

-:banana

 

Chunkylad

Joined Jul 2008

724 Posts | 0+

North Queensland, Oz

• Jul 4, 2008

• #28

Hi all. I'm Dave from the sunny (read: bloody hot) northern tropics of Ozstraya. I'm nearly 49 and have been riding for around 30 years. I have four great sons ranging in age from 5 to 21. Two of whom are into motorcycling as well.

It took me a couple of months and many test rides on bikes like Benelli, Moto Morini, a couple of MV Agustas and several BMWs before I fell in love with the mighty Tuono. It's the best overall package of any bike I've ever ridden; with looks and sounds to die for.

Cheers

Dave

PS to Scotsy: That's the first piccie I've seen of your T from the front. It looks just as sexy from that angle as it does from behind too, mate. Wish I could be with you guys on your hoon too. Ride safe.:cheers

Here's my Italian beauty:

 

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Hi-Side

Joined Jul 2008

13 Posts | 0+

Parker, TX

• Jul 4, 2008

• #29

Ah, what to say, what to say ?

I've been riding a little while, sometimes I fall off... hey it happens...

I have a 2007 Tuono Factory, which has less than 100 miles on it and is back in the shop to get the gauges replaced. They just freeze after riding a few minutes.

Anyways, I'm in Texas and live about a mile from South Fork Ranch, if you remember the old show in the 80's Dallas.

I trade electricity and natural gas for a living.

I also have a daughter in college at Old Dominion in Virginia, and another younger one at home.

Well that's enough prattling on about me...

 

Unobtanium

Joined Jul 2008

6 Posts | 0+

Santa Rosa

• Jul 4, 2008

• #30

Hello all

Hello all. Nam is Terry. Found this site on the AF1 Forum. I have been riding for over 34 years. Raced AFM, AMA, WERA, & was a regular on "The Sunday Morning Ride" back in the day. I have lived in Santa Rosa, CA all my life and know the roads in Bay Area very well.

Cheers

 

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Hi-Side

Joined Jul 2008

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Parker, TX

• Jul 4, 2008

• #31

Unobtanium said:

Hello all. Nam is Terry. Found this site on the AF1 Forum. I have been riding for over 34 years. Raced AFM, AMA, WERA, & was a regular on "The Sunday Morning Ride" back in the day. I have lived in Santa Rosa, CA all my life and know the roads in Bay Area very well.

Cheers

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Terry Herd ?

 

crashtd

Joined Jun 2007

2K Posts | 0+

Discussion Starter
• Jul 4, 2008

• #32

Unobtanium said:

Hello all. Nam is Terry. Found this site on the AF1 Forum. I have been riding for over 34 years. Raced AFM, AMA, WERA, & was a regular on "The Sunday Morning Ride" back in the day. I have lived in Santa Rosa, CA all my life and know the roads in Bay Area very well.

Cheers

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another bay area man :cheers I never did the SMR, but you may have seen me at such places as "the wall" on skyline, bear creek rd., and such fine tracks as thill. :cheers

-:banana

 

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Hi-Side

Joined Jul 2008

13 Posts | 0+

Parker, TX

• Jul 4, 2008

• #33

crashtd said:

another bay area man :cheers I never did the SMR, but you may have seen me at such places as "the wall" on skyline, bear creek rd., and such fine tracks as thill. :cheers

-:banana

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Never been to thunder hill, but raced against Terry & Ricky Herd at Buttonwillow, streets of willow and Las Vegas.

 

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OldTLSDoug

• Jul 4, 2008

• #34

Woo Hoo! More Tuono Guys! :doug

 

crashtd

Joined Jun 2007

2K Posts | 0+

Discussion Starter
• Jul 4, 2008

• #35

There all over the place! Its like, they're supposed to be here or something :laugh

-:banana

 

Unobtanium

Joined Jul 2008

6 Posts | 0+

Santa Rosa

• Jul 4, 2008

• #36

Hi-Side said:

Terry Herd ?

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Nope. Don't know Terry Herd, but know the name.

Cheers

 

Mogster

Joined Jul 2008

157 Posts | 0+

St Albans

• Jul 24, 2008

• #37

Morning Doods, just thought I'd introduce me self before barging in,
I have a 07 Tuono, aka 'The Cornetto'... i got it in March this year after riding Jap multis fer ever, and i aint stopped smiling since
As usal fer my bikes i have done a couple of mods.
Tail tidy, Akropawotisits, R & G crash bungs, Olins steering damper, single seat tail thingy, Oberon billet res caps and footpegs (cos couldn't get on with the std ones)
Recently had a Power Commander and filter mod done sos now get a healthy 136 to 143 brake on the rear wheel, (depending on the petrol Ron value) an just orf to get some Giles GP adjuster this morning.
Here it is gleaming in the British sunshine

 

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crashtd

Joined Jun 2007

2K Posts | 0+

Discussion Starter
• Jul 25, 2008

• #38

welcome mogster, that's a great looking bike you have there :drool

:cheers :cheers :cheers

-:banana

 

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darylc

Joined Jul 2008

4 Posts | 0+

blackpool uk

• Aug 4, 2008

• #39

hi daz from blackpool 60yrs old [s**t] well ,theres nothing so pleasesing as constantly squessing bums belleys and ****

 

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Lanie

Joined Aug 2008

1 Posts | 0+

• Aug 11, 2008

• #40

introducing myself

hi,

I am from South Africa, just got a 2008 Tuono Factory - I really like this bike!!! Up to now I've just been racing offroad ktm's: http://gallery.me.com/lanievanderwalt/100052