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Topic: BST’s fitted and S22’s
Posted By: wigginsjp
Subject: BST’s fitted and S22’s
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2021 at 15:34
As promised. 

Finally got around to fitting the BST’s to the Tuono V4 off my Gen2. 
Had the new Bridgestone S22’s fitted as recommended by you lads. 
So the front wheel fits with zero mods but the rear requires flat washers under the ABS ring and then subsequently a washer or two, under the speedo/abs pick up. Other than that it’s perfect. 
I tested the speedo and ABS light going off on the dash etc and all good. Just need a dry day now…





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Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore
Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike
Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020
www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apworkshops.co.uk



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Posted By: badapple
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2021 at 16:00
VERY NICE!
That's the beauty of the carbon wheels once you've got a set they can usually be able to fit to most bikes with spacers or they hold their money and you can sell them on.

They look awesome Big smile


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I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left


Posted By: davidrsurfer
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2021 at 16:32
That's just filth!

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Motorcycle friendly self catering holiday apartment Acorn Studio. See us at Air bnb.


Posted By: JimmyV4
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2021 at 18:58
i feel robbed the entire bike isent in the pics, the wheels look aamzing.


Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2021 at 19:22
Lovely!


Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2021 at 19:24
Thanks all 

I’m pretty chuffed with it! 

Looks like I may be able to get out Friday or Saturday. Will also get you some full pics if you like Jim. Make you feel less robbed perhaps 


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Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore
Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike
Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020
www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apworkshops.co.uk


Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2021 at 21:45
We had great weather up here today, had a run to Hawick and the Steve Hislop museum. It's small but worth a visit if you are passing, set in a lovely park.

Sorry didn't take any pics - brain fade!  Embarrassed



Posted By: JimmyV4
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2021 at 16:10
Originally posted by wigginsjp wigginsjp wrote:

Thanks all 

I’m pretty chuffed with it! 

Looks like I may be able to get out Friday or Saturday. Will also get you some full pics if you like Jim. Make you feel less robbed perhaps 

perhaps.


Posted By: Hangry
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2021 at 16:14
No no no they don't look write they would look better on my black gen2Thumbs Up
Gorgeous 😍


Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2021 at 16:31
They would look great wouldn’t they Hangry. They looked mint on my Gen2 

Unfortunately I just fell through Racebolts titanium catalogue so have some front caliper bolts, rear disc bolts and pinch bolts on their way. Already have the chain adjusters. 
Looks like the speedo pick up is off the abs sensor so I don’t need steel disc bolts on the rear as a bonus. 

Anyway Jim…you did ask dude! 





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Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore
Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike
Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020
www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apworkshops.co.uk


Posted By: blacklines
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2021 at 17:03
Looks too good to ride that James Thumbs Up

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Owen


Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2021 at 17:23
Tbf Owen, I’ve only managed 1200 miles so it pretty much is £

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Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore
Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike
Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020
www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apworkshops.co.uk


Posted By: snowman
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2021 at 19:29
Do like that Wink


Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2021 at 19:51
Originally posted by snowman snowman wrote:

Do like that Wink

Cheers dude 


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Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore
Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike
Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020
www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apworkshops.co.uk


Posted By: JimmyV4
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2021 at 20:15
what a f**king amazing looking machine, we really do need a rsvr net meet.

it looks blinding mate,

aprilia really do make the best looking, sounding bikes, even as stationary subjects they are a feast for the eyes.


Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2021 at 22:11
Cheers Jim 

Yours is mint too! 

Yeah it would be good if there was an AP day. Even Brackley festival isn’t going ahead anymore. Calne festival was cancelled too. Mind you it poured down so it would of had a poor turnout. 

Next year maybe 


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Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore
Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike
Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020
www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apworkshops.co.uk


Posted By: badapple
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2021 at 09:20
Stunning James absolutely love it. I'm hoping September and October will be warm as its been so crap this year so maybe an opportunity before the year is out. I'd definitely be up for a meet up if my little triumph is allowed out to play Embarrassed

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I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left


Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2021 at 18:54
Thanks Adam 

I’m sure your trumpet would be more than welcome with you. 

Managed to get out this afternoon down to Bristol , back through Bath and Chippenham. 
Maybe it’s the electronic suspension but I didn’t notice the lighter wheels oddly, but tyres felt fine. 
Naturally, I wasn’t going hell for leather, but felt planted and quick warm up, as you lads mentioned. 

Got my lad for a couple of weeks but hope to have a good bank hol weekend with luck 


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Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore
Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike
Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020
www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apworkshops.co.uk


Posted By: badapple
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2021 at 21:29
Glad to hear you've got a few more miles under your belt, interesting that you couldn't notice the wheels I was always under the impression it was a " night and day" difference so the electronic suspension must be doing some serious witchcraft to mask it. At least they look the nutsBig smile. We'll have to see how the rest of the so called summer goes and see if a meet up can happen. 

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I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left


Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2021 at 21:36
I noticed them when on my factory gen 2. Certainly pushing and moving it about off the stand. Riding wise the front could feel a bit unstable till I dropped the forks another ring. 
On the Tuono with its cast rims I expected to really notice. But as you say the electronic voodoo must of been playing ball. Plus I was merely cruising. 
Fingers crossed for a decent spell of weather 


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Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore
Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike
Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020
www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apworkshops.co.uk


Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2021 at 20:45
Love it, Freakin Love it🙌

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Shake'n bake


Posted By: blacklines
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2021 at 09:26
Originally posted by wigginsjp wigginsjp wrote:

Riding wise the front could feel a bit unstable till I dropped the forks another ring.

You mean you raised the front a ring? Confusing terminology isn't it ha.

That's always put me off (that and the price) of fancy wheels. Maybe being on the larger side and possibly lacking some fine motor skills finesse I've always preferred a bit of reassuring weight to the steering. I equate it with the feeling of grip. I've currently got my forks flush with the top clamp. Gen 1 mille that is. I thought if I got lighter wheels I'd probably have to get an RSV4 front end or something to get a little less offset to extend the trail out some more to overcome the agility. 


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Owen


Posted By: snowman
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2021 at 09:38
Just say raise or drop the top yoke for me ?…


Posted By: Diablo
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2021 at 15:49
That looks fantastic James Clap Thumbs Up


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Question everything.


Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2021 at 16:10
Went from 3 rings to four rings showing Owen. So whichever way works better for you in the description 😀 Bit like half empty half full glass. But yes dropping the front yoke down/or raising the leg, so more nose down ass up. Helped stop the flighty feel. That was on the Gen2 of course. On the Tuono it felt just fine as is but then it was only a 60 odd mile trip cruising. 

Thank you Rick. That’s a mega compliment considering your carbon titanium goddesses 😁 


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Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore
Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike
Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020
www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apworkshops.co.uk


Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2021 at 16:38
Originally posted by blacklines blacklines wrote:

Maybe being on the larger side and possibly lacking some fine motor skills finesse I've always preferred a bit of reassuring weight to the steering.

Of course what you are really feeling is the extra effort caused by the gyroscopic effect of the heavier wheels rather than tyre grip. Lighter wheels will allow you to better feel the changing grip levels.


Posted By: JimmyV4
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2021 at 17:04
wiggin off topic geezer but did you fit your tail tidy, i have one ready to go one but feel uneasy with cutting wires!


Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2021 at 17:37
Hi Jim 

Yes I did fit it. It was mega easy Tbf. I used those solderless crimp type connectors with heat shrink tubing. You can also use the ones with the solder in that melt as another option. 
What I do, is retain the oem connector by snipping the wires with plenty of cable. That way also if you ever wanted to stick the original pieces back on you can just snip out your connector and rejoin again with fresh connectors. 

Whatever you decide ensure the oem plug fits through any of the holes they need to on the tail tidy. If they do no issue, but if it’s a squeeze pass the wires through before crimping/solder etc. 

Hopefully that makes sense. What you do have is a mass of cable left over as the cables run a good foot plus further along the bike into the rear bracket before. I just wrapped them up neat under the seat in case I ever swapped back to it. You could cut it off if you chose of course. 


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Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore
Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike
Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020
www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apworkshops.co.uk


Posted By: 426hemi
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2021 at 08:19
I use these solder seal connections, very easy to use and do a great job.
https://solderseal.com/" rel="nofollow - https://solderseal.com/


Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2021 at 09:27
Originally posted by 426hemi 426hemi wrote:

I use these solder seal connections, very easy to use and do a great job.
https://solderseal.com/" rel="nofollow - https://solderseal.com/

I've tried generic Chinese stuff like that and found at least some of them quite poor. Whilst I'm sure these are probably made in China are these just rebranded generic stuff or better quality/performance?


Posted By: 426hemi
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2021 at 11:02
Don’t know about other brands as I’ve only used these but they worked well.


Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2021 at 19:37
Might get some but it pains to throw away stuff I've bought. I found with the cheap ebay stuff that by the time the solder had melted the rest of the thing had melted. Maybe the wrong solder used or maybe me, who knows?


Posted By: 426hemi
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2021 at 20:03
Try using a lower temperature, will take a bit longer but the lower heat shouldn’t destroy the outer case.


Posted By: JimmyV4
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2021 at 21:09
Originally posted by wigginsjp wigginsjp wrote:

Hi Jim 

Yes I did fit it. It was mega easy Tbf. I used those solderless crimp type connectors with heat shrink tubing. You can also use the ones with the solder in that melt as another option. 
What I do, is retain the oem connector by snipping the wires with plenty of cable. That way also if you ever wanted to stick the original pieces back on you can just snip out your connector and rejoin again with fresh connectors. 

Whatever you decide ensure the oem plug fits through any of the holes they need to on the tail tidy. If they do no issue, but if it’s a squeeze pass the wires through before crimping/solder etc. 

Hopefully that makes sense. What you do have is a mass of cable left over as the cables run a good foot plus further along the bike into the rear bracket before. I just wrapped them up neat under the seat in case I ever swapped back to it. You could cut it off if you chose of course. 

i have been on the case and got the tail off just before dark today, the oem number plate light i have had to chop off and it has a blue and white or light blue set of wires any idea which one is earth?


Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2021 at 21:18
Hi Jim 

Off top of my head I can’t recall but when home can take pics possibly. 

However I’m pretty sure it’s just the two wires on the led lamp so one in, one out, so it doesn’t matter which one you attach to the other as the current just flows through it either way and the led lamp is just part of the circuit. 


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Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore
Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike
Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020
www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apworkshops.co.uk


Posted By: JimmyV4
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2021 at 21:26
Hi mate,

yeah that makes sense, what threw me off is the new rear plate lamp from jtech has a live and a earth so i thought it was going to matter.

you will have to forgive me i have never really done any wiring before and the other question i have is when i insert the wires through the bullet connecters do i put enough bare wire through so it can physically touch the bullet end of the opposite cable?

does that make sense 

pratty question i know but i wont know until i know, LOL


Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2021 at 22:13
Think I’m following you Jim 

The cable wire needs bare wire in contact with the connector. So long as the crimp piece (male) is crimped on the bare wire, the metal part carries current. The other connector (female) piece crimps in the same manner, and once they are pushed together the current goes through. 

Probably a bad description but have a google on you tube about crimping bullet connectors to put some images to my appalling description 😅


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Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore
Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike
Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020
www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apworkshops.co.uk


Posted By: JimmyV4
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2021 at 22:16
Originally posted by wigginsjp wigginsjp wrote:

Think I’m following you Jim 

The cable wire needs bare wire in contact with the connector. So long as the crimp piece (male) is crimped on the bare wire, the metal part carries current. The other connector (female) piece crimps in the same manner, and once they are pushed together the current goes through. 

Probably a bad description but have a google on you tube about crimping bullet connectors to put some images to my appalling description 😅

geezer your coming through loud and clear, i will be up all night working so i may give it a go thanks again mate.


Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2021 at 13:21
Originally posted by wigginsjp wigginsjp wrote:

Hi Jim
However I’m pretty sure it’s just the two wires on the led lamp so one in, one out, so it doesn’t matter which one you attach to the other as the current just flows through it either way and the led lamp is just part of the circuit. 

Actually LED's are polarity conscious so does matter which way around they are connected. Easy to forget that with a lifetime of using traditional bulbs.


Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2021 at 13:31
In that case well done on the 50/50 guess Jim. I was lucky too in that case 😅

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Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore
Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike
Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020
www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apworkshops.co.uk


Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2021 at 13:47
I guess it's possible that the light unit has some diodes and is wired in such a way that makes it not matter - or as you say you were just lucky! 



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