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Topic: 2003 tuono Racing
Posted By: Iomtuono
Subject: 2003 tuono Racing
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2017 at 14:51
Hi everyone

Just got myself a tuono racing. It's been through the mill and currently doesn't look like a racing.
Over the past few months I have sourced all the bits to make it look like a racing again.
Don't know how to add pictures or even if I can.




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Posted By: Paddedcell100
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2017 at 15:04
I use postimgage.org to post pictures on here, just upload them from your phone or pc and then click on "hotlink for forums" , which copies a link for you and then just paste into your post on here๐Ÿ–’

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Posted By: NickyBoy1984
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2017 at 15:04
Yep you can add pics on here easy mate, go onto Photobucket or one of the equivalent sites and copy the link then paste in the thread on here...

Be nice to see another T Racing hehe.!

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Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2017 at 15:23
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Hope this works lol.


Posted By: NickyBoy1984
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2017 at 15:26
Awesome parts haul Hehee....!!

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Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2017 at 15:33
Well yes ha ha.
All original bar the long belly pan however may be getting an original one today well maybe price depending lol. Also waiting for an original seat cowl which is on its way. Just got a vee piece from jollyscarbon. So it's getting there.
It's just the exhaust I need to sort out for the Manx test.


Posted By: badapple
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2017 at 15:46
Good luck with the rebuild mate love a racing

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Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2017 at 15:59
Not sure how I am going to go with it.
It's high miles but got lots of nice bits. But decals and white wheels.


Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2017 at 20:04
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The yellow decals are rubbish but the tail is together now so I am glad to have started.


Posted By: Diablo
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2017 at 20:25
Looking forwards to seeing pics of it all together buddy Thumbs Up

That's a nice (and expensive looking) pile of carbon you have there... Approve




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Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2017 at 22:00
Seeing as I was at it the decals aren't very good not like originals but I thought get then on then speak with image works. Looks okay from a distance but fit isn't great
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Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2017 at 10:50
Just so you know I bought the decals off ebay.
Not image works. But I have been told to get image works to make up new ones


Posted By: redratbike
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2017 at 12:07
genuine set here
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GENUINE-APRILIA-RSV-1000-TUONO-RACING-GARA-2003-COMPLETE-DECAL-SET-AP8177567-/271955631331?hash=item3f51d19ce3:g:4YAAAOSwjVVVy120" rel="nofollow - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GENUINE-APRILIA-RSV-1000-TUONO-RACING-GARA-2003-COMPLETE-DECAL-SET-AP8177567-/271955631331?hash=item3f51d19ce3:g:4YAAAOSwjVVVy120


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Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2017 at 15:49
Indeed I keep seeing them bit rich for me unless I sell some bits.


Posted By: Markymark67
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2017 at 16:16
Hi buddy, I've just received a set of Akrapovic stickers from Image works, they look the business, fitted them today , went on a treat. I decided to try Image works after a certain Aprilia spares shop messed me about on my order. Time will tell as to how long they stay loking good for but keeping my fingers crossed. Would certainly use them again if I need any more decals, they even make them out of the foil like the originals.


Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2017 at 22:40
Originally posted by Markymark67 Markymark67 wrote:

Hi buddy, I've just received a set of Akrapovic stickers from Image works, they look the business, fitted them today , went on a treat. I decided to try Image works after a certain Aprilia spares shop messed me about on my order. Time will tell as to how long they stay loking good for but keeping my fingers crossed. Would certainly use them again if I need any more decals, they even make them out of the foil like the originals.


That's great thanks for the info


Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2017 at 12:40
Bit of update.
I have got all carbon bits now. So just fitting them to see if all is well before I start servicing.
I have noticed oil spots on the floor. So obviously leaking so.will look at that too.
Here is the seat cowl http://s32.photobucket.com/user/Spence_Waddell/media/20170217_153745_zpsatzjcmzd.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Diablo
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2017 at 18:35
That looks nicely done mate, all bubble free Thumbs Up

You're ahead of me, I haven't decided on which decals to go with yet, let alone ordered them!

I will be going to Imageworks for them though.

And handy to know they do the foil Zorst decals as well (Markymark 67 Wink)


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Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 19 Feb 2017 at 04:45
Yeah it makes a difference when the cowl is in great condition. I did pay for that privalege. I know of a genuine racing cowl with decals but it's 190 euro. My bike is a genuine racing but it's never going to be a collectors condition. So just a nod towards its heritage. I am looking for a genuine seat unit in carbon as the 1 I have is not great.



Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 20:41
Bit of an update
I sold the seat cowl and all the short belly pans and the plain seat cowl.
I bought the original racing seat cowl just waiting for it to arrive. Wheels are off for powder coat.
Managed to level the exhausts so I can put the hangers on.
Bought a better oil cooler and some new rad guards.
It's going slowly was hoping to be further along but never mind.


Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 20:56
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Posted By: Diablo
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 21:14
It's great when it all starts to come together isn't it Thumbs Up




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Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 21:20
Yeah it's taking a while but I bought a parts washer. So going to over use that ha ha.


Posted By: NickyBoy1984
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2017 at 09:04
Coming along very nice hehe.!

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Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2017 at 20:50
Hey everyone.
Well found the oil culprit looks like valve cover seals leaking.
I sold the carbon seat cowl and got an original racing one with decals expensive.
Wheels powder coated white. Rads are off I had to take the exhaust off to get dog bone off. Engines a state I am cleaning as I go. If I had the ability the engine would be out and clean it.
My trouble is time I can't get enough of a run at it.
So hopefully 4 weeks and I will be taking it for the Manx test.
Any further progress I will post some pics


Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 13 May 2017 at 14:46
Well haven't posted for a while on here the bike is nearly there now. I have sent some carbon to be redone and some decals clear coated over.
Here it was yesterday. Still not brilliant but closer
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Posted By: redratbike
Date Posted: 13 May 2017 at 15:18
I know where you are parked

Bikes looking good

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Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 13 May 2017 at 15:23
Thanks.
Yeah needed a little run to check oil. Just waiting on the other carbon bits. So will be yellow number boards.
So close. I still would like a ohlins shock and original tank. But that needs to wait.


Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2017 at 22:43
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Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2017 at 22:46
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Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2017 at 22:51
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Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2017 at 22:53
So that's the bike done for this year I may put the long belly pan on but quite happy now..


Posted By: brubache
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 15:18
Looks awesome.  Great job!


Posted By: NickyBoy1984
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 20:25
Hope mine looks as good as that when it's done hehe

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Posted By: billd
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2017 at 09:27
Bike looks great! Very interesting post, thanks for doing it


Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2017 at 17:42
Thank you.
Just can't wait for descent weather now..


Posted By: Sam.moz86
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2017 at 19:47
Originally posted by Paddedcell100 Paddedcell100 wrote:

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Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 00:52
Well i have done a few miles now. Bikes lovely to ride. I may change the oil again shortly and bleed the front brakes. Overal its great. Hope to be out tomorrow. Happy biking ๐Ÿ˜


Posted By: Diablo
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 12:41
Nice one, enjoy it buddy Thumbs Up

Always wondered what it would be like to live on the IOM Big smile

With your Nitron shock and having carbon redone, I've just realized who you are on FB Wink

All the best
Rick


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Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2017 at 09:55
Hey Rick yep thats me.


Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2018 at 21:58
Hello everyone.

I have been busy working away on the bike for a while those of you who know me on Fb will know its been a hassle mostly my doing. 
The back end last year the sprag went so that was changed.
then did lots of other bits the engine came out as a washer dropped in.
So i did the valve stem oil seals new piston rings lapped the valves and gaskets etc.
I also got a new ohlins shock. 
I have a redrat modded collector on now with the rsv titanium evo.
I have seriously learned a lot this time and still not done yet getting ever closer though.

Griff and AP have helped a lot parts advice and so on.
 
I just want to get out on it what a waste as the weather has been amazing.


Posted By: Roger Ramjet
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2018 at 12:44
Stunning bike - timeless beauty!


Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2019 at 02:16
well I had a bit of a run of rotten luck with the bike.
So took the plunge and sent it to Aprilia Performance.
It's.need lots doing but I know it's in the best of hands. 

I don't use the forum very much but hope to change that as I do use the tech parts and tips and lurk in the back ground. 

Anyway hopefully get the bike back all singing all dancing in time for the TT. 


Posted By: Burchy1234
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2019 at 12:30
Getting the electrical gremlins sorted out then ?!?!?! 

what else is it having done?


Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2019 at 17:02
oh it's having everything 
I mean engine refreshed and major service suspension refresh new chain sprockets all the bling taken off and returning to a more standard look. It's basically a restoration.


Posted By: Diablo
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2019 at 00:05
Nice one Spence, good to see you here. Keep us posted on the Racing Cool


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Posted By: Iomtuono
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2019 at 04:50
well hello
I dont get on here much at all the admin duties on fb take up my available time!
So a quick update, I have managed to source the genuine bits to return the racing to standard.

Griff has been busy beavering away at it over the last 8 months sorting my mistakes and other bits. 
I have just put my original tank in for spraying so hopefully be ready back end of next week. 

So if any of you folk make it to the AP open day 31st and 1st of September hopefully it will be nearly there. 
It would be good to see you guys there I am going on the Saturday and sunday staying over in 1 of the hotels.

Anyway take care and hopefully see some of in a couple of weeks.



Posted By: Diablo
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2019 at 13:42
Nice one Spence, heard the G man say it's very very nearly done!

Safe trip/ride over mate Wink


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