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@@MGScamp8292 Absolutely! Can’t wait to get her out again 🙂

Yeah it’s crazy how a main dealer can just be so unphased by things, with no attention to detail and basically taking good money for poor service. I recently had a test ride on a Triumph Tiger and the Triumph dealer was a polar opposite. Very attentive, helpful, and basically said you can ride most of what we have until you find what you like, the bikes will sell themselves. Amazing really. And I’ve always found that one strange. Ducati do it with their Akras too. They sell you a bike that’s not roadworthy. 🤔 Although look on the bright side mate…you now have a Tuono 😃

Haha, it saved me going 2 wheelie school 😂😂😂

@@stevedavies-pp7dp Yeah they are definitely widely adopted, and when I get mine I have some long distance tours planned and it’s such a great bike for it. Agree with you regarding the shaft drive too. I like the idea of being able to do a 4 week trip without having to think about cleaning and re-lubing the chain 👍🏼

She’s done about 2,900 miles now. Looking forward to bumping those numbers up this year 😃

@CharltonsClassics Put about 12 on mine until now. Great bike.

@ Ahh nice. Is that when the valves are due? Heard that’s an expensive service, although I wouldn’t be using a main dealer personally…

@@CharltonsClassics That's true. Had mine done at about 9k. All within spec. A bit pricey (1100GBP).

@@FrodeFlodhest Damn that’s expensive. I better get saving 😂

Thanks mate. Nice to see the old girl getting some support 😂

@CharltonsClassics I've got a repsol rr7 pristine condition great bikes these model rr4 to rr7 fireblades. 👍👍👍

@@markmiller817 Cheers mate, always enjoy my time on the island 😃. Yeah the abba stand is great and there are loads of extras you can buy for it. This one is the ‘superbike stand’ and from memory I think the fitting kit (chassis adaptors) for the Gen 1 is #32, but I’d recommend a call to Demon Tweeks or abba themselves to confirm. Enjoy the Aprilia👌🏼

Thanks very much appreciated

Thanks again for your words of wisdom there. Pretty clueless when it comes to carbs as you will have seen, so all feedback and knowledge is greatly received! Haven't checked the bore yet to be fair so will definitely do that at some point, make a record, and monitor 👍

Yeah that's a fair comment. Patience isn't my strongest suit 😂. Glad to have sorted her in the end, but definitely agree with what you say. Too many variables!

Hi Mate, appreciate the comment. The Mille is such a great bike, and they are really good value at the moment (think I overpaid for mine, but no regrets). Yeah I love trips to the IOM although I'm not completely sure of the dates just yet. Will be a case of timing it for good weather, but avoiding the TT races I think. Happy New Year as well, and good luck with the RSV 🙂

Ahh thanks - the mic is well overdue that's for sure! Happy New Year as well. P.s. The camping video is scheduled to come out on the 17th Jan 🙂

Cheers buddy. Love the new colour schemes on the 2024 models, especially the white & red ones! Looking forward to plenty of videos for 2025 😃

@ Ultra Gold - Factory. Looks much better in the flesh than the images. Bit conservative for Aprilia - but considering the bike - going under the radar is not a bad thing. 😎

@@wl660 Haha very true, and nice choice. Enjoy👌🏼

Ahh thanks buddy. Yeah sure, they are the TechSpec Gripster Tank Grips. Not as 'sharp' as the Stomp Grips so better when not using leathers. Look great too: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/375624726878?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20240723115851%26meid%3Ddb555ca331674af5bd8a5ba0c23b9908%26pid%3D101952%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26mehot%3Dnone%26itm%3D375624726878%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D4375194%26algv%3DWatchlistVariantWithMLR_BP&_trksid=p4375194.c101952.m162921&_trkparms=parentrq%3A2b80aeef1940aab18a9f581effffb17c%7Cpageci%3A664ab4c3-c9b5-11ef-bad1-2236d0f9c34e%7Ciid%3A1%7Cvlpname%3Avlp_homepage

@@CharltonsClassics thank you pal 👍🏻

Cheers mate. Ahh I said 'buffeting'. Coming from sportsbikes I expected that the screen would remove the wind blast and it does a reasonable job, but it does sound a bit blustery. Others have agreed and I imagine that a larger more shapely screen might help with that. As for the Africa Twin; it looks like a serious bit of kit, and probably well suited to extreme off road. For me I would still choose the Triumph (GT Pro version). Great power, handles surprisingly well and think it would be a better mile-muncher for long distance trips. Looks like two test rides are in order 🙂.

Hi mate. I bought these from eBay. They work really well and have a nice tint to them. As with everything I seem to touch it was a bit more difficult than expected. The push fit of the inch long insert you screw against was really tight so instead of bashing it into the handlebar and risk not being able to get them out, I filed a bit off the outsides so it slid in freely. Still able to screw them tight and no issues when using them. Just a tip in case you have the same issue. These were the ones: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202896803108?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=mTzlIC_hT0y&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=MuHVYXBURJ-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

@@CharltonsClassics tnx man ! im ordering these too . enjoy the bike and happy 2025 mate !

Ahh thank you. They are great bikes in my biased opinion 😂. Been a learning curve for me owning this one, especially coming from modern bikes, but always rewarding to ride and I enjoy the tinkering too. Good luck with the new bike search 😊

Yeah it’s such an incredible bike! Good choice 😉. And the exhaust has made all the difference! The red gloves might not be to everyone’s taste but I love them. From Goldtop. Great quality, loads of colour options and surprisingly cheap too👌🏼

@@stumo114 Yeah, went to 44 on the rear and it’s made such a difference. Much more flexibility with gears and more rideable around town👌🏼

@@CharltonsClassicsThanks, I've just got a '22 and only had a quick ride on it, thought it was a bit lumpy around town.

@@stumo114 Yeah mine felt like it was getting bogged down at slower speeds and I wasn’t used to cruising in 2nd at 30mph (compared to 5th gear on the Fireblade). Just make sure to spin the wheel and look for any lifts in the chain. Turns out mine was off centre / oval, so had it replaced. Didn’t realise at first and kept adjusting the chain tension. Seems annoyingly common with Renthal from what I’ve heard, although they do look great…

Yeah talk about being fobbed off. I couldn’t believe it - from a main dealer as well! No intention of using a main dealer again now that the warranty period is up. I prefer to use my local workshop who I’ve built trust in over the years. He’s about half the price too!

@@a65builder67 thanks for the advice there Adrian. Interesting idea but willing to give it a go. Just ordered another filler cap that I’m happy to drill a small hole in. Will be interesting to see if this works, and I’ll have to remember to cover it with something when washing the bike 😊

@@CharltonsClassics hi Chris thanks for your reply it should'nt be a problem with a quick wash, regarding the small hole all pre/unit triumph have ti in there and and norton bikes are also the same in fact most if not all pre/unit have the holes in, and all bsa a65s are the same all gearboxs have to breath, also try to put an o/ring on the speedo drive thread and then screw the cable back on it should work any please take care kind regards Adrian.

@@a65builder67 Hi Adrian. Another good suggestion. Just been doing a bit of research on it and the O-Ring seems to be the way to go. Will be good to refresh the oil in any case and look into the O-Ring and ‘breather’ hole. Anything for a bit more UA-cam content 😂

Thanks for the advice there. Was a bit surprised to see it if I'm being honest. Think I'll revert to regular oil changes now. I'm not sure whether it's as bad for the engine oil as well, but I'll change that in spring from now on, after the winter lay-up.

I use 'Morris' oils for my BSA. They are for classic British bikes. SAE 50 for the gearbox (no sign of condensation.) SAE 40 for the engine and SAE 20 for the primary chain case.

@@splodge57 Morris lubricants are good quality classic oils and your grades are pretty standard too so you can't go wrong really ! - Unfortunately the only way your gearbox oil will become 'milky' (as it has) is when water from 'somewhere' get's into the gearbox casing and is mashed into the oil by the gears (emulsification) The water could be getting in via washing the bike, Henry Cole's favourite jet-washing, through a leaking gasket/seal or in the form of condensation, it doesn't matter HOW it's getting in, but it's DEFINITELY getting in there somehow, because if it wasn't, the emulsification just couldn't occur..

True but I do think it is better to use the Morris SAE50 engine oil in the gearbox than the EP90. Cheers.

Ps. gearbox oil looks fine to me but if you're concerned just drain it out and put fresh in not over filling. New oil may slow the leak for a while.😊

Yeah I have read that people just put up with it. I think it's more annoying than anything else. Having constant drips on the driveway etc. Might have a look at the heat shrink idea you did too 🤔

@@splodge57 Well thanks for the reassurance there. First time I've seen it like that to be honest. I think regular oil changes are the way to go. Can't be a bad thing after all...

@@dennytuma thanks for the feedback. Seems as though condensation is the issue based on the comments. Some interesting suggestions too 🤔

I hadn't thought of that, but a few comments point to it. Difficult one to stop by the sounds of it 🤔

Thanks buddy. Pleasure to own her and hoping it will be in the family at least another 30 years 😊

@@Don-hm6rj Oh wow. That actually bike (388 EBM)? Ha, my Grandad had exactly the same thing. Was enjoying the world of British twins until my dad came along and it was time to get something with a roof 😂

Come on, you know what I mean 😂. £596 for the three…

@@CharltonsClassicsIt’s interesting - seems very low, that’s all. Just got Tuono and it was £550 on its own. And I’m on old git. Is yours a multi bike policy ?

@ yeah it’s multi bike for the 3 sports bikes. Like I said I do have a high excess but if rather take a low premium. I use Bennett’s so all of the modifications that I have are covered as standard which also helps keep the premiums down 😊. Enjoy the Tuono, great choice👌🏼

@@wl660 Yeah I was conscious of those things too. I chose to change it at the end of the warranty period and that exhaust is stamped road legal so should be covered with insurance no problem (covered as standard with Bennetts). Also the Gabro maps are well reviewed so I was confident in using it. Completely transformed the bike for me and puts a smile on my face every time I press the starter button 😃

@ I agree with you about staying the right side of the law. Must admit, I like the idea of the valve being more active in the lower revs - which I think Gabro might be able to take care even with Stock. I will also wait until out of warranty. Enjoying your content.👏🏻

@@wl660 Thanks mate 😊. You can check the full list of options on his website. I seem to recall a map for a standard setup which keeps the valve open all the time (or maybe when first gear is engaged 🤔). But I also queried this with Aprilia and if they ever read the ECU they can see in the history that the software was updated, even if you revert to the standard mapping through the Gabro App, so best to wait until the warranty is over as you say. Link here: store.up-map.it/en/3-maps#/brand-aprilia/model-tuono_v4_2021_eu

@@CharltonsClassics Top man, thanks - I’ll take a look (Gabro website was confusing first time I looked).

You can purchase a CAT separately for this exhaust (Mivv Part Number: A.015.LR1TB)

@CharltonsClassics I wanted to ask you if there is kat in yours because it sounds very good

@@butta_biker7206 Thank you. No I didn’t fit the cat. Really happy with the sound and I prefer the titanium finish to the carbon Akra personally 😊

@@CharltonsClassics last question without having purchased the kat do you still have the euro 5 approval sheet?

@@butta_biker7206 It’s been a while since I bought it but I think everything was documented and e5 certified. The exhaust is definitely stamped with this 👍🏼

Ahh very nice. Well if your BSA is anything like mine that will be an annual cost of about £40 in oil puddles alone 😂 . I’m also in a similar situation with regard to lack of space now. Might be a more extreme solution, but there’s always inside the house. Something I’m seriously considering for mine 🤔

Yeah I think overall it’s a relatively cheap ordeal. And yes I know exactly what you mean, it’s hard to part with them when you’ve cherished them for so long. Haha, good luck with that 😂 😂

Thank you 😊. So over here you declare the maximum mileage you want cover for and they adjust the price accordingly. Obviously the more miles you declare, the higher the premium. Think mine is set at 4000 which is way more than I ever do…

The car originally had the ROstyle wheels, but these are the minilite replicas: www.mgocspares.co.uk/parts/1_3_355_1884_4093/alloy-wheels?srsltid=AfmBOopuNEd1DtdD6BE9CkIOrhOmvZuNQKFBDgnKUGkeBHYDqyroe-EX

Hey there. Yeah everyone seems to go for the Akra or the SC Project. But I wanted one that was road legal and the Mivv is a great option. Looks fantastic and plenty loud enough with the baffle out! I did a few revs with the baffle in and out on my install video if that of use: ua-cam.com/video/talcYd-Nvdc/v-deo.html Also Mivv themselves have some before and after clips too: ua-cam.com/video/wr-OFniLa4Q/v-deo.html Hope this helps 🙂

@ the mivv is road legal only if you have the catalytic converter installed, the baffle in and the servo mottor is connected to the exhaust valve. As for the install video, i saw it, but was wondering if you have a vid with a few more revs, and a bit higher rpm.

@@banAprilia I don’t have another video sadly, and the bike is de-fuelled and laid up for the winter. I might do more of a walk around of the exhaust next year with some sound clips as you say 👍🏼

Thanks for your comment there. And for the advice regarding the sprocket teeth. I hadn’t thought to do that, although when I spin the wheel the chain slack is uniform throughout its length, so no noticeable tight spots. Will double check in any case 😊

Sounds like a lovely BSA you had, and I do love the muscle bikes like the bandit. Once had my eye on a Honda CB1300 but other things got in the way of a purchase. Thanks for the comment 😊

It was my intention to use it but it was just so damn difficult to work with. To be fair, I did go for a long ride after fitting and it was absolutely fine so I have confidence with this one. I also double checked the rivets and they are the same distance as the old chain so should be ok🤞🏼

@@jjrider6758 Thanks for the comment as always 😊. I kind of stumbled across that chain when I was deliberating on the rather expensive RK X-ring options. Thought it was worth the risk at only £20 and I confirmed that it wasn’t an O or X-ring with the supplier, but it is quite wide as you can see. A few days after, I had my head under the bike near the centre stand and you can actually see the clearance to the engine, as you can from the back of the bike at a squint. Plenty of clearance for this one so I’m comfortable with it and I made a slight adjustment to the chain slack after my camping trip. So I think we’re all good👌🏼. Need to make sure it’s properly dried after each wash and lubricated as the rust on the old one was a bit of a surprise I must admit!

@@joolstacho8114 Ahh, a fellow Super Rocket owner! Thanks for the comment 😊. I actually follow a guy in Australia and some of the roads out there look fantastic! And yeah the bike is lovely to ride. Plenty quick enough when I remember to twist the throttle with some intent. She’s definitely loosened up over the past year or so and seems more free revving now. Enjoy the classic 😊

Thank you! I do try and keep her in good shape 🙂.

@@CharltonsClassics She is in excellent shape, nearly as good as you 😀

I believe that for the rubber bumpers they moved to a side mounted fill plug and overflow on the gearbox which you have to be under the car to access. While the dipstick can be a bit fiddly to access on the earlier models, I still think it’s better than the later design 🤔

Thanks for the comment 😊. I didn’t realise you could lower the bike until after riding it, but that would have been nice to try. Quite a good idea really! Yes the screen was a disappointment. I couldn’t believe how noisy it was, although I’ve never really been a fan of standard exhausts, so maybe it would be less noticeable with an aftermarket slip on. Did the WRS screen reduce the noise at all, or did you just find it better for wind protection? As for the riding modes, I wasn’t aware of that either, but I’m one of those guys that would find enjoyment in reading the manual in the evening, so looking forward to learning more about it. Planning on getting one the year after next and have some long distance trips lined up which will be great. And it was so enjoyable that I don’t have any plans to try anything else as a comparison. Thanks again for the useful info and good look with the next purchase 👍

@ WRS unit is slightly longer and wider but it still retains a good look and avoids looking like some mahoosive sail attached to the bike, I also added bigger winglets from Puig (daft money) they also help….. The problem as you’re probably aware is the aero on an ADV, you get the all day comfort but if you really start pushing it you’ll know all about it - these bikes are also electronically pinned to an absolute maximum of 127mph, that’s down a fair way on other ADV’s but if you’re riding these bikes at those speeds you need a rethink. If you’ve only known faired sports bikes that slip through the air you’ll never achieve that on one of these, the other thing I would suggest is keeping the screen in the low position at higher speeds (notice you hadn’t done that). They’ll probably a new Tiger out by your planned purchased date, but whatever you do good luck - ride safe 👍

@@andrewshore262 Ha I know what you mean about some of the screens out there. Will definitely look into the WRS one, thanks for the suggestion. And yeah you’re right about the speed; can’t imagine it being fun up at nearly 130 on a Triumph Tiger! Thanks for the comment and the advice 🙂

I have tried searching online for a copy of the manual (to save me going in the attic) but I can't find the particular page that describes the warnings. From memory it was so that you don't overheat the motor, and to be fair, 4 minutes is more than enough to bring the temperature back down to 'N'. I guess you also have other techniques such as putting the blower on and setting the cabin temp to hot if it ever came to it...