New Meat

[Sir Loin]

The name's Charles and I just rode home on a new 2004 Tuono yesterday. Gone is the ZX-12 that I spent the last 2 months on. Why the hell I bought that Kawasaki is beyond me.

The 30 mile ride home from New Haven CT was just a glimpse into the soul of this amazing machine. Not even 100 miles and it has me completely under it's spell. The 05 Speed Triple I had comes no where near matching what this naked bike has to offer.

Anyway, it's good to be here and I'm looking forward to an awesome season.

This bike is the absolute balls of life.

[fasttman]

well i have been away myself some time' but just thought id say welcome aboard you made a great choice in the tuono mate

[Firebolter]

Congrats man. I spent the last 2.5 years on a tricked out Falco and loved it. Still have it. Bought a new 04 Tuono right after thanksgiving, and while I still love my Falco, I am really digging on my Tuono.

Great bike. Aprilia's are very reliable. Rock solid ROTAX motor and gobs of useable torque. You will have a great summer on this bike.

Now come and meet all of us Aprilia boys here for a week of mountain raping in West Virgina in July!

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[Beau1K]

Welcome aboard! Good choice on the bike. Out of curiosity...what does the Tuono do that the Tripple didn't? OR - what didn't you like about the Tripple that you do about the Tuono...or something like that?

[Silver-Bolt]

Just gave mine a spring cleaning/spit shine. Looking good ready roll. 75 degrees tomorrow so I will be out all day.

[y2kmille]

keep an eye on the rides section, we northeastern guys get together a few times a year and break all the laws, I mean have a coffee or two!

welcome aboard

[Sir Loin]

Thanks folks, I'll be hanging around and checking out what's up for rides this season.

Beau-
The Speed Triple I had definately came up short in the front brake dept. I tried bleeding, and pad replacement and they still felt weak and without much feel to them. I'm not the only one that has said that also.

Early on in it's life I discovered an oil leak in the engine casing. That pissed me off; if I want an oil leak I'll buy a Harley.

The third thing I found was a light shimmy at higher speeds.....above 115, etc. Maybe it was a wheel balance issue, but it wasn't the most comfortable feeling I've had on a bike.

The Speed Triple was and is a great ride, but I just know it will be eclipsed by the Tuono. And I'm looking forward to it.

Now to wait out this 4 day spell of cold rain, and then get about riding.

[TimS]

if I want an oil leak I'll buy a Harley.

Harley's haven't leaked for about 23 years.

[KDub]

Just gave mine a spring cleaning/spit shine. Looking good ready roll. 75 degrees tomorrow so I will be out all day.

How odd, I just went out today to collect a fresh coating of bugs.

[naimchase]

How odd, I just went out today to collect a fresh coating of bugs.

My favorite Tuono maintenance procedure.

[Sir Loin]

Harley's haven't leaked for about 23 years.

Of course they haven't. And 90% of the Harleys sold are still on the road today............the other lucky 10% managed to make it home.

[TimS]

Are you stuck in 1976?

[TBSstunta]

Regardless of any stereotypes, you could have easily made the oil leak joke about the Triumph, welcome aboard. Good crowd here who are pretty fanatical about what ever bikes they fancy. Whether they own them or not.

I suggest we move on.

Cheers

[Sir Loin]

I rode it home from the dealer on Friday, and Saturday started a 4 day cold monsoon rain. I'd normally be frustrated as hell, but I know my bike and I have a nice long season ahead of us. And it's going to be a good one.

[desmoface]

Harley's haven't leaked for about 23 years.

Must be low on oil.