[KIRK!]

After two trips to San Felipe, Mexico and three years of commuting on it, I'm going to cut up my 2005 Aprilia Tuono. I'm getting inspiration from the bikes the Icon1000 guys are building. Sort of Mad Max meets dual sport, but this wasteland warrior will have 6 speeds, 130 horsepower and a redline of 10k.

Starting with this...

It looks like a lot of my linked photos disappeared. Here are some shote of the final product.

The Wastelender

2005 Aprilia Tuono

Mods:

Hand formed custom aluminum tail section
Hand formed aluminum rear scoops with stainless inserts
Hand formed side vents with stainless inserts
Custom seat pan
Custom upholstered seat
Wider, off road pegs
Koso gauge cluster
Custom headlight mount assembly (complete removal of fairing assembly)
Continental TKC80 tires
Carbon fiber side panels with stainless inserts
Custom aluminum oil cooler protector with stainless mesh insert
Carbon fiber scoops with stainless mesh inserts
Aftermarket rotors
Modified Danmoto slip-on
Custom license plate mount
Under-license fuel bottle mount
Custom taillight mount
Custom rear cargo rack
Custom mud flap
Drilled heel guards
Custom rear master cylinder rock guard
Drilled aluminum radiator guards
Custom steering dampener mount
LED headlight
Mesh headlight guard
Fork protectors

Inspired by these...

 

[KIRK!]

Super quickie mockups, thinking about paint. The color will be matte. I think I have decided to build a complete new tail section out of aluminum. Something simple that doesn't look like a stink bug alien.

The logo I want to use. Yes, it steals the Z from the Opel logo.

 

[KIRK!]

Baby steps. Tires on. New exhaust on. New headlights, ready. I have the fairing off and there are a LOT of wires and shit to try and hide. UGH!

 

[KIRK!]

A couple nips and tucks to get the slip-on where I like it.

 

[rex_saugerty]

where did you got your muffler?

 

[KIRK!]

where did you got your muffler?

eBay. Search "GP Racing Exhaust" the seller is danmoto_us

$172 shipped to the US. I bought a baffle too and it sounds GREAT!

 

[blensen]

I can dig it. Check out F'dup's R6 build on here. Sort of a similar style.

 

[DrJellyFingers]

eBay. Search "GP Racing Exhaust" the seller is danmoto_us

$172 shipped to the US. I bought a baffle too and it sounds GREAT!

he's actually a member/sponsor on here. helps out members often with good deals.


what size are the tires on the tuono? what tires are those?


edit: and check out F'dup's bike for sure.

 

[KIRK!]

he's actually a member/sponsor on here. helps out members often with good deals.


what size are the tires on the tuono? what tires are those?


edit: and check out F'dup's bike for sure.

They are Continental TKC80's. The front is 120/70Z-17. Rear is 180/55B-17.

 

[N52MOTO]

I really, really like the direction of this build. Nice work man!


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[Shane Liberty]

I've seen that exhaust before.

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[Bob138]

You gonna get some fork gaiters or the slide protectors from a dirt bike? Gonna want something if you actually go offroad.

Bob

 

[KIRK!]

You gonna get some fork gaiters or the slide protectors from a dirt bike? Gonna want something if you actually go offroad.

Bob

Yep, that's in the plan.

 

[F'dup]

I only dipped my left toe... This mother fucker is going balls deep!
Looking good man! Subscribed for action...

 

[DrJellyFingers]

I only dipped my left toe... This mother fucker is going balls deep!
Looking good man! Subscribed for action...

U need those tires that dude has

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[fr499y]

I'd do away with the candles and get some decent headlights. speed triple style ( Bates ) would look 10x better!

 

[Pariah]

Heh, check out my budget build. You're building a real version of what I hacked together.

 

[KIRK!]

I'd do away with the candles and get some decent headlights. speed triple style ( Bates ) would look 10x better!

Agreed, but I'm trying to do it on the cheap.

 

[byknuts]

that wheel/tire setup is fugging awesome!

 

[KIRK!]

Pulled the rear bodywork off to see what was there. Lots of ideas for a new aluminum rear section and a new seat!