Tuareg Diary #5 - She's done. Or is she... 

Cheers mate!

Signpro in Melbourne did a wicked job of my design. Its bang on!

Sure does! Its got a killer bashplate on it!

Did you map it

No I did not.@@mikebaines4111

no@@mikebaines4111

Would be smart on Aprilia to offer option or kit! 💯

95 bhp and light would be awesome from this bike 🥳🎉

@@ChrisSauer-oe5ve come on, do you really think you need more than 85bhp off road?

😂 Yeah I'm already trying to find the right option lol

Interesting. I quite like popping on decel LOL but I'm keen to hear more thoughts on the Up-Maps

I agree with you, No popping lol I want proper tune & bike to run like a beast 🥳🙌💪

I think you're right!

@@Vicko026 damn yes I am 🤣

No Kat, proper tune 🥳

Cheers mate - Rottweiler Performance quick flip mirrors (arrow complete kit)

@@Vicko026 Thank you!

Signpro in Melbourne did the stickers for me

Probably a dermal, then hand finished with sandpaper. Not hard to do.

The fairing is just vinyl wrapped and the front fender is an Acerbis Supermotard one that we mounted up with a custom bracket.

Is it much louder without the cat

@@mikebaines4111 No it is not offensive at all not much louder than standard just a much better note - biggest advantage is how much cooler it runs

- Sorry for the late reply - No not at all. But a massive difference in heat transfer from the OEM one

Yes please

Exactly 👍

Cheers mate, hadn't noticed that on the fender but will have another look with that in mind. I do have an email.. watcha got in mind..?

@@Vicko026 Thanks for getting back to me, I was down your way at Ang/heath scouting out tracks for a ride I’m putting together on the long weekend. I did Cecil shinney eye Denham elderdyce powerline and Alcoa border tracks, butt I’m trying to get some more tracks so I can make some sort of loop to take the fellas on. Nothing nasty as there will be a couple of bigger adv,s . I’m getting a Dakar podium 660 shortly they tick all the boxes for me, your videos proved a lot to me as I like power sliding and getting air like yourself , the bikes balance looks great and stable. Anyway enough babbling, if you have any tracks you could suggest I’m heading down there next Wednesday to pre run some of it. If you have the time much appreciated mate, cheers Paul.

Hey Paul - sure thing. Depending on the skill level of the group I'd include going straight over Gum flats at the bottom of Cecil and doing Allardyce all the way to the fork, to then go right and do Alcoa Boundary and Peregrine. From there you could link to Denhams via Bald Hills and No2. That section in and around Shiney eye down to Alcoa Boundary is nice and easy going - there is a section with some challenginn hill climbs at the very Eastern end of Ridge View Track right next to the tip depending on how brave you are :) Otherwise you can take Old coach road down the back of Aireys. Make your way to Iron Bark Spur and Gentle Annie will be a nice easy run on big bikes. Heaps of interesting tracks around the plantation area, Paddy's Swamp etc Hard to go wrong.

@@Vicko026 Thanks Wayne, that will help heaps, I'm heading down next Wednesday and will check out some of the tracks before our crew ride, thanks again keep the Tuareg videos coming👍

Mostly cosmetic yes. The low fender is cut in half so any mud I do find will be less likely to clog, but it'll see more dust and sand than mud hopefully.

There's a video coming soon on the RS660 that may not help your decision making process then - LOL

Go to Aprilia and tell them 🤦‍♂️

@@ChrisSauer-oe5ve I've done that several times... At the dealer, on the phone and online support... They professionally turn me away, i.e. I'm too stupid to fill up the motorcycle myself, according to Aprilia. They just don't want to install a new tank because that's the problem.

Which brand is fender?

Acebis supermotard fender. Buy them from online do a google search for those three words. And cut it with something that cuts plastic :)

Thanks for information, one more thing, do you know how to fix or attach the fender in this place in the motorbike?, thanks in Advance@@Vicko026

@@niko_ehds Its attached using an adapoter plate much like the ones available on existing kits (if you Google Tuareg high fender kit you'll see a couple come up)

@@Vicko026 thanks a lot

If we get a bit of demand he might consider it. Its a lovely looking thing

SOrry mate - he's pretty flatout on other things. You can get commercial high fender kits though :)

Need to post, so people know you have kits 🙌

Acebis supermotard fender

@@Vicko026 thanks!!!👍🏻

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Have you ridden one?? The suspension is epic for a stock bike!

No, I have not, so just assuming based on experience with other adventure motorcycles. Just saying, rather upgrade shock absorbers than spend money on cosmetic items like decals or exhaust.

@@jaroslavmandik2554Never assume, this is one of the best suspensions on the market to date, & rocks on street & dirt. Hands down 💪🙌

My saddle bags fit on just fine, so...

It would be nice to a little lower 🙌

Yeh , I can't decide, they kind of look out of place on an ADV bike, kind of like a pretend enduro. The Tenere extreme also has it and I much prefer the look of the original low fender. I guess it comes down to personal choice.