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Thanks for the comment! It makes me feel very good to think that I have helped others in this complex and expensive decision. Best wishes!

Hi Ashley, we're okay down here in San Diego....LA/Pacific Palisades is quite a bit north of us. Prairie fires are a fact of life in SoCal, and have been since before anybody lived here. The pattern is this; #1, a heavy rain season...we've had two years in a row of extraordinary rain. #2, a nice summer with a great weed/plant growth because of the rain....#3, then in the autumn/winter we get drying "Santana" winds....these turn all of those weeds into ready to ignite kindling.....then, either a stupid human being, or nature; starts a fire in the winds and KABOOM, you got an out of control fire......what strikes me is that this combination was WELL KNOWN this year and still we were surprised? Our government has let us down....there's more I could share here! Take care and thanks for asking dude!

Yeah, I couldn't afford to pay for the insurance on this beast! But, all respect to Brandon, he's worked hard to get where he is....and I am one proud papa......thanks for the comment.

So true Thomas, I am very proud of Brandon...and he is a great custodian of this automotive masterpiece!

Yeah, it seems the US sizes are typically more generous and other areas of the world not so. I'd say sizing from Asia is typically smallest of all, followed by Europe, and then the good ol USA. But even here sizes can be just different enough between brands to cause troubles...particularly for important and/or expensive gear. Thanks for weighing in on the subject sir.

My own fault, it's so handy to order online...but the more important or expensive the gear; the more worth it is to give it a personal try-on my humble opinion. And (agin my humble opinion) sizes are all over for different gear. European and American can be quite different fitting even is labeled with the same size!

You should! As long as you have the compatible jacket it will probably better to size up.

Okay, I must first say that I am perhaps not your "typical" Tuono owner. I don't do a lot of miles and given some health issues in the last couple of years my milage has been limited. Having said that, this is the 2nd Tuono I've owned. The previous one was a 2017, also a "Factory." And, I am sure being of my vintage I don't really press them all that much. Beginning with the fact I've never had a really severe issue with either iteration. The '21 has pretty much been a peach, I have that pesky fuel level issue going on which I will have the local dealer sort soon after the turn of the year. But, the bike itself and the motor have been reliable. Note that these machines run hot, and being in traffic on a hot San Diego day can be stressful and bake the rider! The '17 did on occasion stall on me......as I was running up to a stop light in traffic at temperatures in the high 80's it just stopped running and the motor wouldn't start while coasting or stopped. I pushed it over to the side, gave it a few moments and it started right up again. After this on the way home that day I was careful to keep some airflow going. I later found out that there was a software issued "stop" to the motor when measured temps went too high. There was a software update for this, after which I didn't have the problem again. Taking out the flapper valve, changing the exhaust, and using the different engine mapping seemed (seems) to make the motor run that little bit cooler. So, in my case no major issues..... I'd ask how far away your nearest Aprilia dealer is? And advise if you buy a used one from a private party that you get the service history and perhaps ask the seller if he'd pay for a pre-purchase inspection...... Good luck!

@@GareyCooperdude Thank you for your input! Still on the fence.

Yes I did correct in "post." One of the downsides of the 360 I do believe is that one must first correct/edit in post before posting up a video. You have great choices of course with the 360 view and resolution....but, without some post editing.....you got some strange views. And, it takes a bit of time and memory capacity to edit the big files. I use the desktop "Insta360 Studio", AND then port over to "Final Cut Pro" for the final version of the video I will use. There is a mobile phone version editor but I have no experience with it. The claim is that the mobile editor can do much of the editing for you....but as I say no experience with it for me yet. And lastly to you; Merry Christmas and a healthful and happy New Year as well!

Hey thanks Tom! I am impressed with the tech here......got to get it out on the Aprilia and hope to do so soon sir. Have a Merry Christmas!

That's interesting because I ended up with the TechAir for the same reason you went Helite....potential false deployment. But, one advantage of Helite (as I understand it anyway) the user can recharge the system with a new gas cylinder....that did give me some pause to consider it. Well, hopefully neither of us will crash and we'll both be happy!

@@GareyCooperdude Yes, the Helite you can self replace the canister, very easy, and it is selling for around $30. The tether takes 60 lb of force to deploy, so when you get off the bike, it kind of gives you a nudge, reminds you if you will to disconnect. But, yes hope for safe riding and to never use it, Happy new Year !

@@McG24Projects thanks, for the info!

It’s been a while since we did this….but I don’t remember any special tricks to it……maybe look to see if there is a direction to slide it so tabs slip out and off? Also, I’ve seen people use some double sided tape so check for any adhesive holding it down.

@@GareyCooperdude thanks for your answer, i just got it out! The little rubber things that you screw into were kinda gummed to the oem screen so i had to warm everything up a bit and push the windscreen against the fairing first to get it loose. now it slides right in and out!

@@sadilia3938 Oh man, that makes me feel so good to have helped a fellow rider out there! Enjoy and ride safe dude!

Thank you Tom! We are lucky indeed…..

My thoughts too. Sunny dry roads with no salt seems like a long time ago…

Haha, always glad to help out our cousins “across the pond”!

Very True guzziman! And given my recent history I’m glad to be able to get back out and ride….best holiday wishes to you!

Thanks my friend, you too! Gracias, y igualmente!

Thanks! It's great to be back and I appreciate the support! Hoping to have a little further improvement over the next little bit o’ time sir.

Same to you! Don’t know if they observe “Thanksgiving” in the UK? But I do know you’ve got Christmas there dude! So, looking forward to December and ol’ Father Christmas giving you lots of nice stuff.

@@guzziman 😁😅that there’s funny!

@@tomg4592 thanks, good comment when I get back (visiting family in Tennessee) I will add links…

Not had an issue myself with either of those two concerns. However I am in San Diego, California where rain is not a common enough thing really. And, I think it is really important to make sure the vent line is not obstructed when you install these things....I may not have emphasized this enough...but good points!

If'n your travels ever carry you stateside, y'all come and say "howdy."

@ for sure geary I would love to meet up with you

Too true! I have just as much to fear from senior drivers with no sense as younger ones with no sense!

I do not.....but you've given me an idea for a possible VLOG. However I am far from a heavy user......but have you tried using one of the adjustment/alignment tools to help? They make it easier to see you've done it right hopefully.

@ Hi Garey, I did watch your chain adjuster install video from 2017 and was considering going down the same path. However it is not so much making the adjustment itself, it is the fact that when you tighten it to factory spec, the chain feels tighter than an over tuned guitar string. It just feels wrong. I’ve never had a bike before that’s required such a low amount of free play. Anyway, thanks for the reply and thanks for all the videos!

Has to be, right?

Appreciate the support, it’s been a long road!

Oh man sorry to hear! But that's one of the benefits of San Diego living...and that's why we pay the taxes we do!

Isn't that so?! We've been really blessed these last couple of weeks in San Diego....clear and bright cool days. Lucky to be around and riding! Thanks Thomas!

Thanks so much! I can live like this, I'd just like to be greedy and get that last little bit back....

Thanks, my friend, you as well! It feels good to renew my UA-cam acquaintances Tom!

Sorry, I do not....I didn't know they didn't come with foot pegs?!

​@@GareyCooperdude I broke one passenger foot peg. Only find one OEM, but is very expensive :/ Thanks mate!

I've always been a fan of Aprilia but I can understand why you'd want to switch to a bike that better suits your needs. Not gonna say I was never tempted! That is one cool machine....

Hey Tom, glad to hear from you!

It's a never-ending battle but always worth it to try and keep the clutter in check.

A couple of "Old Fashioned" or a beer or two and who knows? Stranger things have happened...LOL.

Thanks dude! I'll check the email.....

Greetings back to you my friend from the "sub-continent" hopefully all is well with you and that you are getting some sunshine as well.

Yup, as said, there are good things to living in San Diego! But, you've got some awesome bike roads in the UK to compensate somewhat......thanks!

Thanks! Yeah, coming back around......maybe I'll do a full detail of my "adventures" for all the men folk out there?

Thanks Ashley! I still want to see some pictures of your new MT-10 and report on what you think of it.......hope you're getting some sunshine there in the "middle of nowhere" UK...LOL.

A fellow San Diegan......nice!