Is it just me or is the headlights terrible on this bike?

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kansasvmax94

Joined May 2012

10 Posts | 0+

Central Kansas, United States

Discussion Starter
• May 29, 2012

• #1

I've had a lot of bikes and I think the output on the V4 Tuono is the worst of all the bikes I've had (not including my 1973 Suzuki Enduro).

Anybody made any changes to better the headlight problem? Better bulbs, modifications to make both lights come on at once, etc????

Please share.

 

garry

Joined Jul 2009

2K Posts | 21+

5A

• May 30, 2012

• #2

dont ride in the dark ?

 

davidbarr

Joined Jan 2010

850 Posts | 2+

south west uk

• May 30, 2012

• #3

are you sure its not just that the v4 tuono is soooooooo ******* fast that actually, your eyes are shut ????

 

Keith B

Joined Oct 2010

2K Posts | 20+

The Fens.

• May 31, 2012

• #4

kansasvmax94 said:

I've had a lot of bikes and I think the output on the V4 Tuono is the worst of all the bikes I've had (not including my 1973 Suzuki Enduro).

Anybody made any changes to better the headlight problem? Better bulbs, modifications to make both lights come on at once, etc????

Please share.

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Pretty sure European bikes have both lights on at the same time.
Similar post on AF1,
http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?248096-USA-Headlight-vs-Europe

 

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snowman

Joined Mar 2012

936 Posts | 32+

southampton area

• Jun 1, 2012

• #5

Just another v4 problem to add to the list !!!!!!! my v2 is like riding in daylight.

 

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kansasvmax94

Joined May 2012

10 Posts | 0+

Central Kansas, United States

Discussion Starter
• Jun 1, 2012

• #6

That's the ONLY thing I have to complain about the V4. Otherwise, it's amazing!!!!!!!

 

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mdelval

Joined Aug 2012

2 Posts | 0+

• Aug 17, 2012

• #7

I have been ajusting the light beam higher, witch has helped. It is still though very poor coverage. The horn could use more volume. It sounds like an under 250cc bike.
Can't fault the power this engine makes and the sound.
It is rideing better also now that I have decreased the compression dampening a fair amount.

 

STiX

Joined Oct 2010

2K Posts | 3+

Bridgend, S Wales

• Aug 17, 2012

• #8

All bike lights are ****.

Don't use the horn, just twist your right wrist. Horn is *****.

Simple :thumbup

 

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mdelval

Joined Aug 2012

2 Posts | 0+

• Aug 17, 2012

• #9

You got that right-I'll pull on the grip more.
Ciao

STiX said:

All bike lights are ****.

Don't use the horn, just twist your right wrist. Horn is *****.

Simple :thumbup

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awdrules

Joined Oct 2012

1 Posts | 0+

• Oct 12, 2012

• #10

I put the Af1 harness on mine and now both headlights are on when on low and both are on when the high beam is on. Makes a big difference and is plug and play.

 

s1imster

Joined Oct 2011

430 Posts | 3+

bewdley

• Oct 12, 2012

• #11

is that tuoldo or gen 11

 

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Ash

Joined Jan 2011

1K Posts | 8+

NW Leicestershire

• Oct 13, 2012

• #12

V4 s1imster, do keep up.

 

El Liamo

Joined Feb 2012

387 Posts | 8+

Bristol

• Oct 13, 2012

• #13

HID lights help, but make sure aimed properly else blind driver coming opposite way..... Also i put 1000w bulbs in Suzuki, not quite as good, but happy middle ground.

 

Aldo

Joined Dec 2008

6K Posts | 84+

Usually at the top of the apple tree.

• Oct 13, 2012

• #14

Also i put 1000w bulbs in Suzuki

I didn't know they went that strong wae head light bulbs mucker, must be melting yer lenses. :eek

 

El Liamo

Joined Feb 2012

387 Posts | 8+

Bristol

• Oct 14, 2012

• #15

no, it werrrrre grand.....did throw out some heat, but eBay specials - do a search!