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I managed to source a VERY low miles 2016 Tuono V4 Factory gearbox a few months ago.

It was on ebay from a USA seller (bike breaker) and it was up for a ridiculously low "buy it now" price.

So............I thought **** it and bought it as a spare.

Well yesterday I decided as I was dropping the oil for a service that I would take the plunge and swap gearboxes too.

I am glad I did as the shift spring locating pin had worked loose and had backed out by around quarter of an inch (known ape problem).



The offending peg, bottom left>>>











 
sir I take my hat off to you , for having the bravery to contemplate doing the job outside . if I started such a job 5 mins after starting it , it ,d either piss down or the wind speed would be gale force 9 and blow up a dust storm ..
nice job and good job you spotted that before disaster srtikes .
 
Braver than me! Interesting post in that a non-mechanic like me doesn't often get to see the inner workings like that.

Your bike made me chuckle though, in that it looks like my new bike (17 Factory) crashed into the back of my old bike (13 V4R) :lol
 
Braver than me! Interesting post in that a non-mechanic like me doesn't often get to see the inner workings like that.

Your bike made me chuckle though, in that it looks like my new bike (17 Factory) crashed into the back of my old bike (13 V4R) :lol

Thanks...........I think lol.

Mine is a 1 off that's for sure.

Basically RSV4 spec now with better suspenders :thumbup
 
Top work excellent to see someone working on and modding there own bike :thumbup

Thanks Blade.

I love to work on / modify my bikes.

Current spec list after 3 & 1/2 years of ownership.
2012 Tuono/RSV4 APRC Spec sheet.

Brakes:
Brembo RCS 18x20 radial master cylinder.
Hel red braided lines front and rear.
Bendix MF pads front.
EBC HH sintered pads rear
Replacement OE front discs
Lightweight wavy RSV4 rear disc
Motul Dot 5.1 fluid.

Wheels:
Tuono 1100 Factory wheels.
New bearings front and rear.
New seals front and rear.
Custom red anodized lightweight sprocket carrier
Metzeler M7rr tyres. (One of the best updates I have done)

Suspenders:
Forks serviced, revalved, resprung and setup by K-Tech
New 35 DDS K-Tech Shock setup
Ohlins steering damper

Drivetrain:
-1 Talon front sprocket 42 tooth gold talon rear sprocket and gold DID chain.
Gilles TCA chain adjusters.
New OE clutch basket complete
New OE steels
New OE fibre plates
2016 Tuono V4 1100 Factory gearbox

Exhaust:
Flapper valve removed.
Flapper servo removed.
Stock O2 sensor removed.
Akrapovic carbon / titanium Exhaust fitted.
RSV4 RF headers fitted (Akrapovic evo 2)
Akrapovic carbon exhaust hanger

Fueling:
Air injection system disabled and removed
Gabro racing ECU re-flash. (customized RSV4 fuel map, ignition timing and traction control parameters. Reduced engine braking in T mode, softer initial throttle response in R&S modes).
RSV4 RF airbox
RSV4 r upper injectors
RSV4 r velocity stacks
Domino Quick action throttle.

Aprilia updated parts fitted:
Gearbox rebuilt with updated parts by Mike Skinner @13.5k. (Now replaced with 2016, 1100 v4 unit)
Stator / Flywheel updated.
Inlet cams, followers and cam chain tensioners replaced by Mike Skinner @25k.

Electrical:
Upgraded power and earth leads from battery to starter.
Shorai lightweight lithium battery (2.2kg weight saving).
Charge system monitor.

Lights:
Integrated led rear light with indicators.
M-Blaze Pin Bolt front indicators (tiny, but bright).
LED headlights

Body:
RSV4 Factory tail unit.
Aprilia 1100 Factory seat.
Aprilia accessories tall screen. (removed. Didn’t like the look)
RSV4 Factory bellypan original.
Custom mat carbon bellypan trim panels.
RSV4 Factory rear seat cowl.
Tricolore side panel graphics from In2graphics.
Tricolore number boards from MotoGraphix front and rear.
Tricolore tank pad from MotoGraphix.
Austin Racing quick release fuel filler cap.
Pazzo clutch lever.
CRG Arrow bar end mirrors.
Rhinomoto bar end adapters.
Rizoma front sprocket cover (open).
Roks Carbon satin finish frame covers
Roks Carbon satin finish Swingarm covers
JAP4 Performance satin carbon hugger
JAP4 Performance satin carbon front mudguard
MotoComposites satin finish upper chain guard
MotoComposites satin finish carbon lower chain guard
R&G Aero crash bungs and skid plates
Lightech Axle sliders front and rear
GbMoto case savers. Clutch & Alternator.
Giamoto Tricolore rearsets. GP Shift.
Samco coolant hoses (red)
Samco tank vent hoses (red)
GRT decals.

Fasteners:
Titanium disc bolts front and rear.
Titanium fork lower pinch bolts.
Titanium upper and lower yoke pinch bolts.
Titanium caliper mounting bolts front and rear.
Titanium caliper halves bolts front and rear.
Giamoto Titanium axle nuts front and rear.
Stainless front fuel tank mount bolt.

Miscellaneous:
Tuono Gen 2 gold handlebars.
USB charging socket.
Gilles gearshift support.
USA spec side stand
 
Thanks Blade.

I love to work on / modify my bikes.

Current spec list after 3 & 1/2 years of ownership.
2012 Tuono/RSV4 APRC Spec sheet.

Brakes:
Brembo RCS 18x20 radial master cylinder.
Hel red braided lines front and rear.
Bendix MF pads front.
EBC HH sintered pads rear
Replacement OE front discs
Lightweight wavy RSV4 rear disc
Motul Dot 5.1 fluid.

Wheels:
Tuono 1100 Factory wheels.
New bearings front and rear.
New seals front and rear.
Custom red anodized lightweight sprocket carrier
Metzeler M7rr tyres. (One of the best updates I have done)

Suspenders:
Forks serviced, revalved, resprung and setup by K-Tech
New 35 DDS K-Tech Shock setup
Ohlins steering damper

Drivetrain:
-1 Talon front sprocket 42 tooth gold talon rear sprocket and gold DID chain.
Gilles TCA chain adjusters.
New OE clutch basket complete
New OE steels
New OE fibre plates
2016 Tuono V4 1100 Factory gearbox

Exhaust:
Flapper valve removed.
Flapper servo removed.
Stock O2 sensor removed.
Akrapovic carbon / titanium Exhaust fitted.
RSV4 RF headers fitted (Akrapovic evo 2)
Akrapovic carbon exhaust hanger

Fueling:
Air injection system disabled and removed
Gabro racing ECU re-flash. (customized RSV4 fuel map, ignition timing and traction control parameters. Reduced engine braking in T mode, softer initial throttle response in R&S modes).
RSV4 RF airbox
RSV4 r upper injectors
RSV4 r velocity stacks
Domino Quick action throttle.

Aprilia updated parts fitted:
Gearbox rebuilt with updated parts by Mike Skinner @13.5k. (Now replaced with 2016, 1100 v4 unit)
Stator / Flywheel updated.
Inlet cams, followers and cam chain tensioners replaced by Mike Skinner @25k.

Electrical:
Upgraded power and earth leads from battery to starter.
Shorai lightweight lithium battery (2.2kg weight saving).
Charge system monitor.

Lights:
Integrated led rear light with indicators.
M-Blaze Pin Bolt front indicators (tiny, but bright).
LED headlights

Body:
RSV4 Factory tail unit.
Aprilia 1100 Factory seat.
Aprilia accessories tall screen. (removed. Didn’t like the look)
RSV4 Factory bellypan original.
Custom mat carbon bellypan trim panels.
RSV4 Factory rear seat cowl.
Tricolore side panel graphics from In2graphics.
Tricolore number boards from MotoGraphix front and rear.
Tricolore tank pad from MotoGraphix.
Austin Racing quick release fuel filler cap.
Pazzo clutch lever.
CRG Arrow bar end mirrors.
Rhinomoto bar end adapters.
Rizoma front sprocket cover (open).
Roks Carbon satin finish frame covers
Roks Carbon satin finish Swingarm covers
JAP4 Performance satin carbon hugger
JAP4 Performance satin carbon front mudguard
MotoComposites satin finish upper chain guard
MotoComposites satin finish carbon lower chain guard
R&G Aero crash bungs and skid plates
Lightech Axle sliders front and rear
GbMoto case savers. Clutch & Alternator.
Giamoto Tricolore rearsets. GP Shift.
Samco coolant hoses (red)
Samco tank vent hoses (red)
GRT decals.

Fasteners:
Titanium disc bolts front and rear.
Titanium fork lower pinch bolts.
Titanium upper and lower yoke pinch bolts.
Titanium caliper mounting bolts front and rear.
Titanium caliper halves bolts front and rear.
Giamoto Titanium axle nuts front and rear.
Stainless front fuel tank mount bolt.

Miscellaneous:
Tuono Gen 2 gold handlebars.
USB charging socket.
Gilles gearshift support.
USA spec side stand

Pretty much as it left the factory, a bit like Triggers Broom :thumbup
 
Thanks Blade.

I love to work on / modify my bikes.

Current spec list after 3 & 1/2 years of ownership.
2012 Tuono/RSV4 APRC Spec sheet.

Brakes:
Brembo RCS 18x20 radial master cylinder.
Hel red braided lines front and rear.
Bendix MF pads front.
EBC HH sintered pads rear
Replacement OE front discs
Lightweight wavy RSV4 rear disc
Motul Dot 5.1 fluid.

Wheels:
Tuono 1100 Factory wheels.
New bearings front and rear.
New seals front and rear.
Custom red anodized lightweight sprocket carrier
Metzeler M7rr tyres. (One of the best updates I have done)

Suspenders:
Forks serviced, revalved, resprung and setup by K-Tech
New 35 DDS K-Tech Shock setup
Ohlins steering damper

Drivetrain:
-1 Talon front sprocket 42 tooth gold talon rear sprocket and gold DID chain.
Gilles TCA chain adjusters.
New OE clutch basket complete
New OE steels
New OE fibre plates
2016 Tuono V4 1100 Factory gearbox

Exhaust:
Flapper valve removed.
Flapper servo removed.
Stock O2 sensor removed.
Akrapovic carbon / titanium Exhaust fitted.
RSV4 RF headers fitted (Akrapovic evo 2)
Akrapovic carbon exhaust hanger

Fueling:
Air injection system disabled and removed
Gabro racing ECU re-flash. (customized RSV4 fuel map, ignition timing and traction control parameters. Reduced engine braking in T mode, softer initial throttle response in R&S modes).
RSV4 RF airbox
RSV4 r upper injectors
RSV4 r velocity stacks
Domino Quick action throttle.

Aprilia updated parts fitted:
Gearbox rebuilt with updated parts by Mike Skinner @13.5k. (Now replaced with 2016, 1100 v4 unit)
Stator / Flywheel updated.
Inlet cams, followers and cam chain tensioners replaced by Mike Skinner @25k.

Electrical:
Upgraded power and earth leads from battery to starter.
Shorai lightweight lithium battery (2.2kg weight saving).
Charge system monitor.

Lights:
Integrated led rear light with indicators.
M-Blaze Pin Bolt front indicators (tiny, but bright).
LED headlights

Body:
RSV4 Factory tail unit.
Aprilia 1100 Factory seat.
Aprilia accessories tall screen. (removed. Didn't like the look)
RSV4 Factory bellypan original.
Custom mat carbon bellypan trim panels.
RSV4 Factory rear seat cowl.
Tricolore side panel graphics from In2graphics.
Tricolore number boards from MotoGraphix front and rear.
Tricolore tank pad from MotoGraphix.
Austin Racing quick release fuel filler cap.
Pazzo clutch lever.
CRG Arrow bar end mirrors.
Rhinomoto bar end adapters.
Rizoma front sprocket cover (open).
Roks Carbon satin finish frame covers
Roks Carbon satin finish Swingarm covers
JAP4 Performance satin carbon hugger
JAP4 Performance satin carbon front mudguard
MotoComposites satin finish upper chain guard
MotoComposites satin finish carbon lower chain guard
R&G Aero crash bungs and skid plates
Lightech Axle sliders front and rear
GbMoto case savers. Clutch & Alternator.
Giamoto Tricolore rearsets. GP Shift.
Samco coolant hoses (red)
Samco tank vent hoses (red)
GRT decals.

Fasteners:
Titanium disc bolts front and rear.
Titanium fork lower pinch bolts.
Titanium upper and lower yoke pinch bolts.
Titanium caliper mounting bolts front and rear.
Titanium caliper halves bolts front and rear.
Giamoto Titanium axle nuts front and rear.
Stainless front fuel tank mount bolt.

Miscellaneous:
Tuono Gen 2 gold handlebars.
USB charging socket.
Gilles gearshift support.
USA spec side stand

Well your more dedicated to your bike than most I'll give you that �� Brilliant
 
Well F*ck me sideways! Thats pretty much my entire Tuono Wishlist in one go...
 

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