Funny enough, I did watch the install video Mucci put out, this morning before work (no I don't have this super bike). And then here you are w/ a really great install and show and tell. Much appreciated. Really looks like a super duper skid plate. Thanks
That is a great looking skidplate for your red version Toureg. Really sharp. I got my Toureg last Saturday. I have the blue one. I ordered the Heed products to protect mine. At some point I might take off the cat. The heat is a bit much. I am sure I wouldn't be complaining when the Temps drop. I am also in COS and have the Bulls AM4 emtb. Looking forward to more videos.
Great video man, love your content! I was just getting ready to install the same skid plate and came across your video which also shows the Hepco Becker crash bars. It was nice to see how you did it.
I think you could get the filter off potentially but you’d make a huge mess. After the initial install it was much easier to get it on/off. I recently changed out the OEM exhaust header and had the skid plate off, it took a couple minutes to get it back on.
I have one coming. I have one question. He’s been calling it paint but you said its powder coated. I assumed by the look it was PC. Can you confirm that it’s actually powder coated and not painted?
He has also referred to it as powder coated in at least one video. The finish appears to be fairly thick. So either it’s received several coats of paint or it has been powder coated (which I think is more likely). The hardware came loose in the box and I was expecting damage to the finish but it was so minor it was barely noticeable which also makes me think it’s a powder coated.
The bare aluminum (silver) skid plate would look really nice especially if you polished the sides. All the skid plates are going to get pelted heavily with rocks off the front tire. There’s about a 4-5 inch wide area behind the tire that gets a lot of wear. I’d recommend getting a clear bra or an adhesive frame protector kit, I would just get something made for mountain bikes, they have the same issue with rocks hitting the down tube and stripping the paint off.
I used to be the same way and now I lean towards having some bright colors on my bikes for visibility. I’m tired of people looking past me and trying to kill me with their soccer vans and suvs.
Which center stand do you have, the oem or the hepko & becker? Does it create and kind of snag hazard on the left side where the foot pad is? I saw one on a Yamaha T7 and the guy kept snagging it on saplings on the side of the trail, though I know that is a unique riding condition. Great content! I have the same bike. It's been very helpful.
I have the OEM Aprilia center stand and have had zero issues with snags/strikes. I find the big lever on the back makes it far more usable than any center stand I’ve ever fitted to a bike; even with the bike fully loaded I can get it on the stand. It fits well with my GP Mucci skid plate. I have zero knowledge on the H&B center stand.
Last I saw Acid Gold wasn’t a color option on their website. I think bare aluminum, black, and Martian Red were the options. You could send them an email to ask, they’re a friendly bunch. Otherwise, you could take it to your local powder coater.
I am also installing the same skid plate and have H&B crash bars. Did you have a problem with the left through bolt? The rubber hose seems to be in the way. I can’t get the engine bracket flush. Help!!! :)
Hello, I seem to remember the hose clamp off the water pump being in the way. I simply rotated the hose clamp. But I don’t remember the hose itself being an issue.
All the mods/accessories on the bike if you’re interested: 1600mi Review PART2 Aprilia Tuareg 660 Mods & Accessories ua-cam.com/video/YlpW_y4Y7rg/v-deo.html
I only had the GPMucci skid-plate on for a couple weeks before installing the Arrow header (with the Arrow Sonora muffler I had already installed). I noticed no discernible improvement from the skid-plate but noticed a major improvement for heat off the muffler installing the Arrow Sonora, and then adding the Arrow header (no-cat) took care of heat issue ENTIRELY. Now it’s one of the cooler running exhausts I’ve ever had on a bike this size.
Lazy pilot, would you please confirm it again? Arrow Sonora muffler and Arrow Header will completely take care of the heat coming from the right side, am I right? Should I remove the CAT also? Thanks.
I originally bought the muffler from Moto-Sound.com and the header from AF1 Racing in Austin TX. AF1 has both the Arrow header and Arrow Sonora muffler in stock. But some reason AF1 are now asking a premium for both, especially the muffler. I’ve had great success buying from international vendors when sourcing parts for my Tuareg and with the nearly one-to-one exchange rate USD to EUROS, you can find some VERY deep discounts even with international shipping. Oddly enough every single thing I’ve ordered from Italy, Austria, etc has come to my doorstep faster than from the domestic vendors. I’ve included two links: www.af1racing.com/tuareg-660-performance-parts www.moto-sound.com/en/module/ambjolisearch/jolisearch?s=Tuareg
@@lazy-pilot yeah it’s nice to have a video but it’s sort of up to us to figure out which screw/bolt of which type and length goes where. And I’m stuck on the Aprilia crash bar integration.
I think you have to determine if you need the included spacers or not. I didn’t need them. As far as the small bolts go, the longest go in the bottom-front with the special beveled washers. Another pair fits in the recessed bottom-rear (with no washer), and the sides use a the short bolts that fit into the beveled washers. If that makes sense.
@@lazy-pilot that makes a lot of sense thank you. I have the OEM center stand as well. Did you add a washer to the factory bolt? I figure the flange face on the bolt should be sufficient.
That skid plate is fire!
Funny enough, I did watch the install video Mucci put out, this morning before work (no I don't have this super bike). And then here you are w/ a really great install and show and tell. Much appreciated. Really looks like a super duper skid plate. Thanks
Thank you for the video!
That is a great looking skidplate for your red version Toureg. Really sharp. I got my Toureg last Saturday. I have the blue one. I ordered the Heed products to protect mine. At some point I might take off the cat. The heat is a bit much. I am sure I wouldn't be complaining when the Temps drop. I am also in COS and have the Bulls AM4 emtb. Looking forward to more videos.
Same muffler. upmap comes tomorrow and I will install header.
Super nice my man, awesome setup! Can't wait to check ✔️ my Tuareg!
Great video man, love your content! I was just getting ready to install the same skid plate and came across your video which also shows the Hepco Becker crash bars. It was nice to see how you did it.
Great Video!!!!!
grazie signor Mucci!
Great content brother.
Do you have to remove the skid plate to change the oil filter? I'm guessing so?
I think you could get the filter off potentially but you’d make a huge mess. After the initial install it was much easier to get it on/off. I recently changed out the OEM exhaust header and had the skid plate off, it took a couple minutes to get it back on.
I have one coming. I have one question. He’s been calling it paint but you said its powder coated. I assumed by the look it was PC. Can you confirm that it’s actually powder coated and not painted?
He has also referred to it as powder coated in at least one video. The finish appears to be fairly thick. So either it’s received several coats of paint or it has been powder coated (which I think is more likely). The hardware came loose in the box and I was expecting damage to the finish but it was so minor it was barely noticeable which also makes me think it’s a powder coated.
Ciao! I'm the son of GpMucci, it is power coated but I didn't know the words in english ahah
No problem 🤣🤣 should have watched the whole video
Concerned that your abs wire takes a sharp corner with the way you routed it.
Potential abrasion issues?
Skid plate looks nice.
Hi, that’s a “lever-saver” cable that you’re looking at, designed to keep my levers from bending too far away from the motorcycle.
Like the skid plate however would have it in silver
The bare aluminum (silver) skid plate would look really nice especially if you polished the sides. All the skid plates are going to get pelted heavily with rocks off the front tire. There’s about a 4-5 inch wide area behind the tire that gets a lot of wear. I’d recommend getting a clear bra or an adhesive frame protector kit, I would just get something made for mountain bikes, they have the same issue with rocks hitting the down tube and stripping the paint off.
@@lazy-pilot ye red is a bit too loud
I used to be the same way and now I lean towards having some bright colors on my bikes for visibility. I’m tired of people looking past me and trying to kill me with their soccer vans and suvs.
@@lazy-pilot you're better off adding some lights, a christmas tree can be seen way ahead
Which center stand do you have, the oem or the hepko & becker? Does it create and kind of snag hazard on the left side where the foot pad is? I saw one on a Yamaha T7 and the guy kept snagging it on saplings on the side of the trail, though I know that is a unique riding condition.
Great content! I have the same bike. It's been very helpful.
I have the OEM Aprilia center stand and have had zero issues with snags/strikes. I find the big lever on the back makes it far more usable than any center stand I’ve ever fitted to a bike; even with the bike fully loaded I can get it on the stand. It fits well with my GP Mucci skid plate. I have zero knowledge on the H&B center stand.
I think the bold red is badass. I’m looking at the acid gold right now. Do they bake the skid plate in the acid gold color?
Last I saw Acid Gold wasn’t a color option on their website. I think bare aluminum, black, and Martian Red were the options. You could send them an email to ask, they’re a friendly bunch. Otherwise, you could take it to your local powder coater.
I am also installing the same skid plate and have H&B crash bars. Did you have a problem with the left through bolt? The rubber hose seems to be in the way. I can’t get the engine bracket flush. Help!!! :)
Hello, I seem to remember the hose clamp off the water pump being in the way. I simply rotated the hose clamp. But I don’t remember the hose itself being an issue.
Hi great video what crash bars have you got on it
All the mods/accessories on the bike if you’re interested:
1600mi Review PART2 Aprilia Tuareg 660 Mods & Accessories
ua-cam.com/video/YlpW_y4Y7rg/v-deo.html
Have you noticed any improvement or worsening of heat coming off the right side of the Tuareg with the new skid plate? Thank you.
I only had the GPMucci skid-plate on for a couple weeks before installing the Arrow header (with the Arrow Sonora muffler I had already installed). I noticed no discernible improvement from the skid-plate but noticed a major improvement for heat off the muffler installing the Arrow Sonora, and then adding the Arrow header (no-cat) took care of heat issue ENTIRELY. Now it’s one of the cooler running exhausts I’ve ever had on a bike this size.
@@lazy-pilot Thank you.
Lazy pilot, would you please confirm it again? Arrow Sonora muffler and Arrow Header will completely take care of the heat coming from the right side, am I right? Should I remove the CAT also? Thanks.
Where did you buy the Arrow exhaust? I can’t find the setup you have. I’m in MN and am going to be working on the bike over our long cold winter.
I originally bought the muffler from Moto-Sound.com and the header from AF1 Racing in Austin TX. AF1 has both the Arrow header and Arrow Sonora muffler in stock. But some reason AF1 are now asking a premium for both, especially the muffler. I’ve had great success buying from international vendors when sourcing parts for my Tuareg and with the nearly one-to-one exchange rate USD to EUROS, you can find some VERY deep discounts even with international shipping. Oddly enough every single thing I’ve ordered from Italy, Austria, etc has come to my doorstep faster than from the domestic vendors. I’ve included two links:
www.af1racing.com/tuareg-660-performance-parts
www.moto-sound.com/en/module/ambjolisearch/jolisearch?s=Tuareg
Yours came with instructions? Mine did not, and it’s causing anxiety regarding which screws are which and that all are present and accounted for.
The instructions are here on UA-cam:
ua-cam.com/video/WUpfwT0Kojs/v-deo.html
@@lazy-pilot yeah it’s nice to have a video but it’s sort of up to us to figure out which screw/bolt of which type and length goes where. And I’m stuck on the Aprilia crash bar integration.
I think you have to determine if you need the included spacers or not. I didn’t need them. As far as the small bolts go, the longest go in the bottom-front with the special beveled washers. Another pair fits in the recessed bottom-rear (with no washer), and the sides use a the short bolts that fit into the beveled washers. If that makes sense.
@@lazy-pilot that makes a lot of sense thank you. I have the OEM center stand as well. Did you add a washer to the factory bolt? I figure the flange face on the bolt should be sufficient.
Are your wheel rims black finished? I thought this bike had grey rims?
The Martian Red and Acid Gold color options come with black wheels, the spokes have a brushed aluminum finish.
too much expensive
How much ?
Small price to pay to save your engine and exhaust from large rock strikes. You find a better looking or more functional skid plate.
Ride and Dive,
Depends on options, speed of shipping and country it is being sent to. Check it out:
www.gpmucci.it/skid-plate-thor-aprilia-tuareg-660/