Mississippi Bullfrog Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 A mate used to be a professional mechanic. He had a certificate to prove it. Clever enough to take it apart. Skilled enough to put it back together. Wise enough to hide the bits left over. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe85 Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 Close... so close. The good news is I successfully disarmed the immobiliser with the new code, the bad news is the immobiliser doesn't recognise the key, so it means putting the code in every time. Immotech offered to take another look rill resolved, but I suspect it may be a damaged RFID antenna when removing the sheer bolt, so may order a new one anyway. Unfortunately, the battery is too weak after 24 hours of charging. The bike powers up, but it doesn't have the charge to turn it over. I've got a replacement coming tomorrow so no big deal. I need to drain the petrol from the tank anyway - don't want to clog the fuel system with gammy petrol. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe85 Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 My curiosity got the better of me I ignored my own advice of draining the fuel, and just decided to give it a jump from the S1000R - unfortunately didn't work. It sounds like it's lazily trying to crank but just not getting there. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Yup Get a fully charged battery on it Those jump leads won't be doing it any favours without a battery to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe85 Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 Ok, one more attempt - this time with the S100R running at steady at 14.3v. Two faults on the dahs in the diagnostics menu: DSB03 - which is an immobiliser antenna failure as "Active" DSB08 - which is an oil pressure sensor fault which was "mem". When cleared, didn't return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe85 Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 Not sure why these videos are so massive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Forgot to breathe while watching those. If I were you I'd get that fuel out of the tank before you go any further. Don't know what state it's in. Starter motor sounds like it's at death's door. Hopefully with a new battery it will do better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Joe85 said: unfortunately didn't work. It sounds like it's lazily trying to crank but just not getting there. Any ideas? The battery is screwed from standing! Get a new one on it and it should be sorted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgrump Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Hi @Joe85, I'm with @bonio on this get rid of the fuel first before trying to start it!!! I find Harleys will start on old fuel, but most modern bike's hate it, and if it's been in tank a long time can do damage when trying to start. Last year a guy down the road brought his Blackbird up, been sat a few years, the fuel had taken out the fuel pressure regulator, for some reason, had to take the injectors out as well to clean them. I left my other Vfr800 with fuel in it for 2 years, when I went to use it the Rubber unit around Fuel pump in tank had melted!!!!!! Came out in a moulded lump, managed to save pump. But I would really open tank and check that fuel, or get it out before starting, they can be serious expensive if thing's go wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the wanderer Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Hi, yes as above, you need fresh fuel and a new battery. You are so close just be patient, good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 So the agreement then is the bike is sold and the money shared out equally between regular forum users? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe85 Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 32 minutes ago, goat said: So the agreement then is the bike is sold and the money shared out equally between regular forum users? Just let me wheelie it once. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joe85 Posted October 18, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2023 New battery in, tank removed fuel drained. This is it... 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Looks like you're down to the last bits, and you've got a fully operational Aprilia Tuono for next to no investment. It's a lottery win for a biker! Can't say I'm not jealous, but I bet half of people will be congratulating you through gritted teeth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 34 minutes ago, Fozzie said: Looks like you're down to the last bits, and you've got a fully operational Aprilia Tuono for next to no investment. It's a lottery win for a biker! Can't say I'm not jealous, but I bet half of people will be congratulating you through gritted teeth I'm not gritting my teeth, good luck with the minor bits left to do, it's not very often finders keepers works 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Joe85 Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) Ran it up for 20 minutes to warm the oil, and have now left it draining. Again, it didn't look too bad but may as well. New oil and filter come tomorrow so in the meantime will disassemble the brakes for an inspection and clean. Unfortunately, immobiliser antenna is not a standalone part meaning I need to buy an entire ignition kit (which Aprilia wants £300 for). Luckily managed to find a used one on eBay for £170. Shame as I dont need the other components, just the antenna but it is what it is. Weighed out on some new Rizoma mirrors and will probably put some new grips on it too. All in all, spending so far has hit just under £900, with another £200-£300 to go (MSVA Test, registration, MOT etc) Edited October 18, 2023 by Joe85 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 7 hours ago, Joe85 said: New battery in, tank removed fuel drained. This is it... Wow that is a cool bike, I'd be too scared to ride it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 23 hours ago, Joe85 said: New battery in, tank removed fuel drained. This is it... It's alive! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 4 hours ago, S-Westerly said: It's alive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe85 Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 Replaced oil and coolant today. Also flushed/replaced the rear brake fluid as the lever had a lot of travel before actuating the brake; I thought there might be air in the system, but it didn't cure it. Normally used to maybe an inch of travel on the peddle to activate the break, on this is a good two to three inches of movement - you have to press it all the way down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the wanderer Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Hi, not sure on that one but on my Yamaha the rear brake peddle had a similar feel. You can however adjust the height of the lever to take up some of that slack. That and some new sintered pads made all the difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe85 Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) Right... MSVA application for a test in Gillingham submitted. I've read through the manual, and it's pretty in-depth but i can't see why the US Spec wouldn't pass - the headlight conforms to E13 which is Luxembourg (apparently) but it doesn't dip to the left or the right, which I think is acceptable. I also looked at UK and US parts lists for the Tuono and both have the same part numbers for the headlight and bulbs. Curiously, the side stand has a different part number . The only thing i can think may be different is the emissions/noise. I think the test is £80, so easier just to let them inspect it and give me a list of things to correct. Does anyone know if hazard lights are a UK requirement? Because this bike doesn't have a switch for them. Also, the Immobiliser antenna comes today, so i can finally button it all up completely and give it a good clean and some chain maintenance - then i think it's pretty much done until the inspection. PS. I gave it a cheeky spin up and down the road - it's awesome. Edited October 20, 2023 by Joe85 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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