is there a optional rear brake conversion nissin etc

captain slow

Joined Aug 2013

73 Posts | 1+

south yorkshire

Discussion Starter
• Aug 16, 2013

• #1

hi all

is there any known rear disk/calliper from any other bike that will fit the 2009 tuono which either goes straight on or needs only minor fettling? something i can source second hand to keep it cheap.

cheers

 

felix

Joined Jul 2009

1K Posts | 35+

Harrogate

• Aug 16, 2013

• #2

If your rear brake doesnt work well then its prob not the disk or caliper...... look up rearsets - this moves the rear brake cylinder and hey presto a working rear brake.
I think there are some second hand ones for sale either on here or the other chanel...

 

captain slow

Joined Aug 2013

73 Posts | 1+

south yorkshire

Discussion Starter
• Aug 16, 2013

• #3

thanks for that

 

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Frank

Joined Jun 2012

76 Posts | 0+

• Aug 17, 2013

• #4

Try bleeding the brake from back to front using a syringe to pump the fluid in.

 

grin factor

Joined Aug 2009

5K Posts | 62+

Sunderland

• Aug 18, 2013

• #5

With all the engine braking from the V twin you hardly need to use the brakes.

 

brooksy

Joined Oct 2011

4K Posts | 66+

COUNTY DURHAM

• Aug 18, 2013

• #6

the only way to bleed the back brake is to remove the rear caliper and invert it so as the nipple is the highest point :crazy this is only a temp fix :no

 

Keith B

Joined Oct 2010

2K Posts | 20+

The Fens.

• Aug 18, 2013

• #7

captain slow said:

hi all

is there any known rear disk/calliper from any other bike that will fit the 2009 tuono which either goes straight on or needs only minor fettling? something i can source second hand to keep it cheap.

cheers

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The problem of the rear brake stems from the position of the master cylinder.Its been designed to work when upright,...usually bolted to the footrest hanger,like the TV4.Aprilia,in their wisdom,laid it down under the engine.Not only does it collect air bubbles when bleeding,...it it also effected from the heat of the motor and 'zorst.
Careful bleeding can bring the brake back,but its usually only temporary.The best solution is to fit some aftermarket rearsets that relocate the m/cyl.

 

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Frank

Joined Jun 2012

76 Posts | 0+

• Aug 18, 2013

• #8

Bleeding from back to front avoids removal of the calliper and does a better job, mine's been fine for a year! Must be worth a try, costs nothing, up to you.

 

captain slow

Joined Aug 2013

73 Posts | 1+

south yorkshire

Discussion Starter
• Aug 18, 2013

• #9

this sounds like the best option to me thanks. bit miffed at aprilia though, buying all the best kit in then not locating it in the correct position on their bikes, in japan those designers responsible would have fallen on their swords for that.

been out today though and loved every minute of the bike, i suppose aprilia is a bit like hugh heffner he has all the young birds that are a bit high maintenance but the tightness and looks make up for it.:thumbup

 

CTD

Joined Sep 2008

273 Posts | 2+

PLYMOUTH, DEVON, ENGLAND

• Aug 21, 2013

• #10

Buy a set of rear sets that relocate the master cylinder to the vertical position, Gilles do a very good multi adjustable set( I fitted to mine) that fixes the problem

http://http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/47901

 

Last edited: Aug 21, 2013

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Ash

Joined Jan 2011

1K Posts | 8+

NW Leicestershire

• Aug 21, 2013

• #11

The Aprilia Performance rearsets are more solid than the Gilles and are £100 cheaper.

 

brooksy

Joined Oct 2011

4K Posts | 66+

COUNTY DURHAM

• Aug 22, 2013

• #12

Drop Tash a PM as he does a line in rearsets also
http://tuonozone.com/aprilia-tuono-1000/9275-new-products.html
or go for the cheap option and buy Chinese, they are £160 cheaper, I may have a set for sale very soon as I am going back to standard set up
Adjustable Billet Rearsets Aprilia Tuono 1000 03-05 2003-2005 R FR25 | eBay
IMHO they all do the job and the main difference is in the quality and finish

 

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