New Tuono owner

typo · Nov 1, 2009

Hi Everyone,

I am the new owner of a 2007 Tuno. This is my first Aprilia, and my first V-twin.

I'd be grateful for any advice, suggestions, or feedback from others on things to be aware, good or bad, as I'm coming from a couple decades as a Japanese sportbike rider.

I hate to admit it, but I'm already stumped with a display reading... when first turning on the ignition, there are two letters, an S and a T to the right of the spedo... they do go away after about 15 seconds, and no other waring lights or fault lights are on, but i can't figure out what they represent, even thought I've read the manual from front to back...?

Also, what are the mods considered worthwhile? I've got a K&N air filter in, but everything else stock so far...?

Thanks, look forward to being a member...

TroyBoy30 · Nov 1, 2009

I always thought that was for the stand being down

some mods I have done

levers
pipes
map 2
pcV and tune coming
rad and oil cooler guards
complete slider kit
exhaust hangers
rear cowl
front forks rebuilt with ohlins internals
rear ohlins shock with remote adjuster

Nobist · Nov 1, 2009

ey up typo, is it a r or a f ?

weeksy · Nov 1, 2009

Morning and welcome

Batfastard · Nov 2, 2009

Hi there, welcome to the Darkside.

If it's an R model, the rear shock is a good upgrade, Ohlins or equivalent.
Check out AF1, when I upgraded Liz's the shocks were Â£700 in the UK and Â£400 from the states :rolleyes

Still can't get my head around the fact that a component manufactured in Sweden was cheaper from Texas

Chunkylad · Nov 2, 2009

V60Paul said:
Still can't get my head around the fact that a component manufactured in Sweden was cheaper from Texas

This ***** with my mind all the time mate.:banghead

G'day and welcome to the Zone typo.

typo · Nov 2, 2009

it's a 2007 R, just over 3000 miles, first thing I replaced all fluids, used the Motul 10-40 semi-synthetic (and K&N oil and air filter), Motul RBF 600 dot 4 for the brakes and clutch, and Engine Ice for coolant.

Is there a good method for bleeding the back brake... I have the service notice, and followed what it said, but still can't get a good bite... have placed a 20 pound weight on the lever overnight, will see if that helps things...?

grin factor · Nov 2, 2009

Welcome to the house of fun mate.
The back brake is **** on all T's. Thats just the way they are.
Why are you changing all the fluids? Has the bike not been serviced? And Aprilia recommend 15/50 oil

Chunkylad · Nov 2, 2009

typo said:
it's a 2007 R, just over 3000 miles, first thing I replaced all fluids, used the Motul 10-40 semi-synthetic (and K&N oil and air filter), Motul RBF 600 dot 4 for the brakes and clutch, and Engine Ice for coolant.

Is there a good method for bleeding the back brake... I have the service notice, and followed what it said, but still can't get a good bite... have placed a 20 pound weight on the lever overnight, will see if that helps things...?

Ditto what GF said. I use the weight-on-the-pedal method myself every so often. Don't know if it makes much difference though.:dunno

TroyBoy30 · Nov 2, 2009

V60Paul said:
Hi there, welcome to the Darkside.

If it's an R model, the rear shock is a good upgrade, Ohlins or equivalent.
Check out AF1, when I upgraded Liz's the shocks were Â£700 in the UK and Â£400 from the states :rolleyes

Still can't get my head around the fact that a component manufactured in Sweden was cheaper from Texas

I got mine for $800 new

no need for a back brake

shvlheadwolf · Nov 2, 2009

My next major upgrade in order to support my fat ***. Anyone ever gone with Bitubo or Maxtons?? Pros? Cons?
Think I better do the fork springs as well.

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