Hello everyone. I have been meaning to write a post on here for some time. I have joined a couple of Aprilia Forums. I thought I would share a couple of bikes that I had over the last year and the latest bike that I bought which is a Factory Tuono black dream. I recently met (Nickyboy) from aprilia.me down at Boxhill in Dorking and we got talking. You won't be surprised to find out it was about Aprilia's and he recommended joining up to the online forums.
I bought my first V twin last may. An 07 plate RSV in Silver and Red with only 7500 miles on the clock. I loved this bike, the only modifications that I made were 15-42 gearing and Akrapovic exhausts.
One more picture of this bike back in its standard form.
I part exchanged this bike after a year of ownership for a low mileage Aprilia Tuono Daytona 300. I acutally managed to Part ex the bike for more than I paid the year before which was a result. I was starting to find the racing position uncomfortable and my girlfriend often liked to come on the back so it was time for a change.
Aprilia Tuono Dayton - 08 - Only 3700 miles on the clock when I bought it. I couldn't believe the difference the handlebars made.
This was the bike I had at the time I met Nickyboy at Boxhill. Except it had Akrapovics on it at the time we were talking about the differences between the factory and non factory models. I started to get the urge to get a factory or at least upgrade my Daytona to the same level. Anyway an 11 plate Black Dream popped up and I snapped it up for a really good price and travelled up north to get it. Heres a picture of it when I got home.
Im sure you can imagine how I felt with these two in the garage.
I decided to sell the Tuono Daytona and start modifying the Black dream.
I decided to make a custom belly pan for my Tuono based on the lower fairing from and 07+ RSV - What do you think ? I personally really like the look and think it suits the bike better.
Here are a couple of pictures of it fitted to the bike.
I basically shaved off the lugs. and trimmed the area for the stator to fit. Purchased the centre piece which I trimmed down and bolted them together and then bolted it to the bike. The panels were sprayed black to match the bike and I fitted the lions head decal. The only other modifications this bike has is the twin Akrapovics & 15-43 Gearing. I will be looking to increase the intake sound next. If anyone can send me some recommendations that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for looking. I hope to meet some of you in person soon.
All the best
Matt
I bought my first V twin last may. An 07 plate RSV in Silver and Red with only 7500 miles on the clock. I loved this bike, the only modifications that I made were 15-42 gearing and Akrapovic exhausts.
One more picture of this bike back in its standard form.
I part exchanged this bike after a year of ownership for a low mileage Aprilia Tuono Daytona 300. I acutally managed to Part ex the bike for more than I paid the year before which was a result. I was starting to find the racing position uncomfortable and my girlfriend often liked to come on the back so it was time for a change.
Aprilia Tuono Dayton - 08 - Only 3700 miles on the clock when I bought it. I couldn't believe the difference the handlebars made.
This was the bike I had at the time I met Nickyboy at Boxhill. Except it had Akrapovics on it at the time we were talking about the differences between the factory and non factory models. I started to get the urge to get a factory or at least upgrade my Daytona to the same level. Anyway an 11 plate Black Dream popped up and I snapped it up for a really good price and travelled up north to get it. Heres a picture of it when I got home.
Im sure you can imagine how I felt with these two in the garage.
I decided to sell the Tuono Daytona and start modifying the Black dream.
I decided to make a custom belly pan for my Tuono based on the lower fairing from and 07+ RSV - What do you think ? I personally really like the look and think it suits the bike better.
Here are a couple of pictures of it fitted to the bike.
I basically shaved off the lugs. and trimmed the area for the stator to fit. Purchased the centre piece which I trimmed down and bolted them together and then bolted it to the bike. The panels were sprayed black to match the bike and I fitted the lions head decal. The only other modifications this bike has is the twin Akrapovics & 15-43 Gearing. I will be looking to increase the intake sound next. If anyone can send me some recommendations that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for looking. I hope to meet some of you in person soon.
All the best
Matt
