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    Posted: 07 Mar 2018 at 20:33
Thanks for the positive comments chaps, can't wait to get her on the road.
Just got to get my wrist back in shape after a carpal tunnel op last week. 
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Originally posted by redratbike redratbike wrote:

Originally posted by legend88 legend88 wrote:

Looks nice that. I like bot the matte and gloss carbon so it's easier just to stick with what I already have or it would open up a whole world of expense I can do without.
sand off spray with Matt varnish sorted ( sounds to easy)


Ah, but then I would want the gloss back! Confused
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fantastic fettling mate.
bike looks box fresh and awesome.
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Originally posted by legend88 legend88 wrote:

Looks nice that. I like bot the matte and gloss carbon so it's easier just to stick with what I already have or it would open up a whole world of expense I can do without.
sand off spray with Matt varnish sorted ( sounds to easy)


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Looks nice that. I like both the matte and gloss carbon so it's easier just to stick with what I already have or it would open up a whole world of expense I can do without.
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Love it the matt finish looks ace.
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Carbon fitted.




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Originally posted by mwlehman mwlehman wrote:

Did ceramic coating help with radiant heat? My wife has her tuono wrapped but was thinking of getting ceramic coated

I've had a few exhaust systems ceramic coated, mainly for aesthetic purposes, it looks really good, is very durable and even when polished, the original finish soon tarnishes on the Aprilia. I wrapped my rear header on top of the coating to give the shock an easier time, temperature wise. 
If you're serious about reducing temperature you need to go down the internal and external coating route I'd guess.

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Did ceramic coating help with radiant heat? My wife has her tuono wrapped but was thinking of getting ceramic coated
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Very nice


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Final, definite upgrade...maybe Tongue
After sending the Carbon King front 'guard back I opted for RSR Moto carbon.
Have to say after seeing a Tuono with the matte finish carbon in their website's 'hall of fame',
it made my mind up.
They arrived this evening, absolute top quality and lovely finish.



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Looking good that.
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That's a belter Steve Thumbs Up

As the others mentioned, the ceramic coating looks ace. Sort of makes you do a double take and matches the frame and swinger.
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Nice, very nice.

You should stick a set of these on your newly painted forks.

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Originally posted by badapple badapple wrote:

Great work and she looks fantastic well done dude!The ceramic coating looks great against the frame and engine, just need a carbon can to finish it off
yeah that really sets it apart from other bikes really stands out


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Yep that is an extremely tidy Tuono.

If you follow badapples advice and go after a carbon can, I have a link for a new old stock Arrow carbon can. Genuine bargain - I bought a Ti version myself 2 weeks ago.

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Great work and she looks fantastic well done dude!The ceramic coating looks great against the frame and engine, just need a carbon can to finish it off
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All back together now with brand spanker M7RR on the back too.
Just got to wait for spring to sprung now.








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cheers steve will do
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Simon, I used some tape the painters at work had handy, it was like insulation tape. If you do a Google search I'm sure you'll find the right stuff to use. It peeled off easily and left a lovely crisp line.
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cheers steve and what about the tape can you get it off easily enough after you put it on 
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I used Halfords primer and Gunmetal (Rover) with Plasti-Kote lacquer. The colour is pretty close to original ('05 Gen 1 Tuono), looks darker in the flesh, the photo's a bit over exposed.
I was a little dubious about the results I'd get before I started, but I used a decent plastic tape to seal the stanchion which stopped the paint leeching under the edge (don't use masking tape) and the compression adjusters were removed, the tops masked, then re inserted. 
200% improvement and I'm well happy.
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good job on the fork bottoms what paint did you use i might change the colour on mine 
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Fork bottoms re sprayed; they were looking pretty crap, well chipped.
When I rubbed them down I found one layer of paint and no primer...
Got hold of some aircraft leading edge erosion clear tape which I'm going to apply to the front, so hopefully no more chipping.


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Yes, my rear header was wrapped prior to the Camcoat treatment, thinking of refitting it. Cost was £230 incl p&p.
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Originally posted by 426hemi 426hemi wrote:

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Originally posted by Stevex Stevex wrote:

External coating only, it's all I need.
how much was that and where did you get it done. Been considering it for a while now.
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I would wrap the rear header as well while it is off, I do and you can hold the rear header while the engine is running.
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External coating only, it's all I need.
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