Joined Jul 2008
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North Lincolnshire, UK
No worries, been seriously soaked a few times and it's been the Autocom that's gone on the fritz. A couple fo lads on the AF1 forum use them to commute, & they don't mention any issues.
Joined Feb 2009
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The Frozen ******* Wasteland!
Been through a couple of deluges and didn't have a problem the first year. Last year after her sitting in the rain o'er night (I was visiting my honey up in the mountains where she was fixing a plane) I had the triangle of death come up. Stopped and started her again and ended up riding home in the rain, four hours worth of the small triangle. Lt her dry out in her shed and never saw the triangle again. Have commuted to work in the rain and home in same and nary a problem thus far.
Ride the damn thing... that's what you bought it for. Why baby it? You are just cheating yourself of enjoying all facets of the Tuono.
Ride the damn thing... that's what you bought it for. Why baby it? You are just cheating yourself of enjoying all facets of the Tuono.
Joined Apr 2009
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wick,scotland
lol just my thoughts,im sick of pampering her and want to get a little more riding in,ive not got some winter gear yet but deffo going to,
its not so much the technical stuff im bothered about but its ending up with a big FURRY t if used in the rain,do the coroide???
Joined Aug 2009
5K Posts | 62+
Sunderland
Suzuki's are the worst now for build quality & Honda's build quality has taken a nose dive recently.
I won;t ride when theres salt on the roads, basically I'm a lazy **** and don't like washing bikes. You could spray GT85 from Halfords or ACF50, which is 4 times the cost, on the bike, this adds a protective coat to it. I've just given mine a quick clean as it got salt on last week and sprayed the GT stuff on it.
Yes okay, I'm a bit of a ***** not going out in the cold etc, but the bones can't take it now at my ripe old age.:cheers
I won;t ride when theres salt on the roads, basically I'm a lazy **** and don't like washing bikes. You could spray GT85 from Halfords or ACF50, which is 4 times the cost, on the bike, this adds a protective coat to it. I've just given mine a quick clean as it got salt on last week and sprayed the GT stuff on it.
Yes okay, I'm a bit of a ***** not going out in the cold etc, but the bones can't take it now at my ripe old age.:cheers
Joined Apr 2009
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wick,scotland
when i got her about 6months ago i gave everything a got coating of the stuff you mention(acf50)how often should you have to apply it ??
im getting a little older and but getting sick of looking at her sitting in the garage gathering dust :yes
Joined Apr 2009
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wick,scotland
Joined Aug 2009
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Sunderland
I'd give it another spray now if you are going to use it in the winter. I mate of mine does his twice a yr as he rides all yr round and his bike is fine
Joined Jun 2009
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England
I ride mine all year round and it's still considered to be in mint condition. If I ride in suspect salt conditions I always hose it down as soon as I get home. Then go round with WD40. I also apply ACF50 twice a year. I do take the precaution of letting the engine run after hosing it down just to dry out the parts I can't see.
I've also ridden in some real deluges and never had a problem. One thing I haven't done though is leave it outside, overnight in a downpour.
I've also ridden in some real deluges and never had a problem. One thing I haven't done though is leave it outside, overnight in a downpour.
Joined Sep 2009
131 Posts | 1+
skye
So far so good in my experience. :yes
I was out a few weks ago heading for Aviemore and it was the worst riding conditions I've been in for ages. A proper downpour for over 100miles and wind gusting to 60-70mph most of that too. Considering it's a tall bike, and I'm 5'11", the wind didn't affect things much, except head on so I just backed off a little then.
The only thing that let in water was the rear indicators, hmm, no surprises there! :thumbdown So, I need to seal them up.
Also, coz the undertail plastics have been chopped back to tidy it up, most of the grit and mud ended up on the pillion seat and the top side of the tail. It was proper mucky looking....:bawling
I was out a few weks ago heading for Aviemore and it was the worst riding conditions I've been in for ages. A proper downpour for over 100miles and wind gusting to 60-70mph most of that too. Considering it's a tall bike, and I'm 5'11", the wind didn't affect things much, except head on so I just backed off a little then.
The only thing that let in water was the rear indicators, hmm, no surprises there! :thumbdown So, I need to seal them up.
Also, coz the undertail plastics have been chopped back to tidy it up, most of the grit and mud ended up on the pillion seat and the top side of the tail. It was proper mucky looking....:bawling
Joined May 2009
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Auckland, NZ
I commute on mine very day, wet or dry:thumbup.
My T handles better than any other bloody bike in the dry, and the wet!
BUT to qualify that, a bike handles better than a car in the dry, and a car handles better than a bike in the wet. Just physics - think contact patch.
Anyway, even with all weather riding mine still shines up well and no sign of corrosion at all.
As soon as that wet comes down (esp after a dry spell) there is that thing called an emulsion on the road and by god its slippy. Take it easy in the wet, stay off he paint, manholes, cow **** etc. But don't be a bloody pansy and only ride in the dry 'cause then if (heaven forbid) it does piss down one day then you won't have those wet weather skills on tap.
Just ride baby:cheers
My T handles better than any other bloody bike in the dry, and the wet!
BUT to qualify that, a bike handles better than a car in the dry, and a car handles better than a bike in the wet. Just physics - think contact patch.
Anyway, even with all weather riding mine still shines up well and no sign of corrosion at all.
As soon as that wet comes down (esp after a dry spell) there is that thing called an emulsion on the road and by god its slippy. Take it easy in the wet, stay off he paint, manholes, cow **** etc. But don't be a bloody pansy and only ride in the dry 'cause then if (heaven forbid) it does piss down one day then you won't have those wet weather skills on tap.
Just ride baby:cheers
Joined Feb 2009
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The Frozen ******* Wasteland!
Joined Jul 2009
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Sunny Astley GUNCHESTER Ingerland
Agreed with above 2 post. Had 4 Prillas and I'm definately not a bike pamperer. All ridden over winter to some degree and just lived under a sheet. With common sense and care I reckon they are as good as anything either for riding in the crap weather or with standing it. Built a special place for me new un tho :yes
Agree with Aldo on the tyres, watch em. The Pirelli Dragons are a bit :dunno in the wet for me, found the Dunlop Sportmax much better.
Agree with Aldo on the tyres, watch em. The Pirelli Dragons are a bit :dunno in the wet for me, found the Dunlop Sportmax much better.
Joined Aug 2009
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Sunderland
Joined Feb 2009
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The Frozen ******* Wasteland!
Road tires are ALWAYS going to be better then race tires in cold or in cold AND wet. The rubber is designed to be softer in the cold, unlike race tires that need high speeds and braking to heat and soften them up to work properly. Ergo. I run the Pilot 2s as a LOT of my riding is done is ****** cold weather. Like riding home from work the other night in a snowstorm at -7C. Ahhh the joys of the Canadian riding season.
Joined Aug 2009
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Sunderland
Joined Sep 2008
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PLYMOUTH, DEVON, ENGLAND
i ride all year rain/shine with no probs, i use pilot power 2ct's, fantastic in the wet even better in the dry,
the only thing that miffs me is the anount of spray i get up my back from the back wheel, i haven't done anything to the reg plate or hanger but i still end up with broad grit on my back and rear bodywork and seat
the only thing that miffs me is the anount of spray i get up my back from the back wheel, i haven't done anything to the reg plate or hanger but i still end up with broad grit on my back and rear bodywork and seat
Joined May 2009
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Auckland, NZ
Couldn't agree more.
I had the conti race attacks on and boy they were good when they warmed up, but cold, man. I once stopped and checked my pressures 'cause I could have sworn I had a flat rear as nearly wiped out going round an easy corner due to understeer, but no, just cold. Went away after couple minutes riding and made sure I warmed them up every time before doing any hint of leaning. Absoutley awesome when warm though - could have the bike almost horizontal...
The replacement conti sport attacks are much more "stable" ie don't change personality as much with temp difference. Not as much grip warm, but tons better cold... should last a little longer too, or not!!:roost
I had the conti race attacks on and boy they were good when they warmed up, but cold, man. I once stopped and checked my pressures 'cause I could have sworn I had a flat rear as nearly wiped out going round an easy corner due to understeer, but no, just cold. Went away after couple minutes riding and made sure I warmed them up every time before doing any hint of leaning. Absoutley awesome when warm though - could have the bike almost horizontal...
The replacement conti sport attacks are much more "stable" ie don't change personality as much with temp difference. Not as much grip warm, but tons better cold... should last a little longer too, or not!!:roost
