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John, surely by now you know that ranting hyperbole is my stock and trade.

Seen a lot worse!! I'm left wondering if what I've done to my bikes over the years would invoke the wrath of Pete?

Anyone want to unpack why it’s ugly and stupid because it is both. Part of that is poor, cheap engineering of the platform. The thing is that those faults are exacerbated by the styling changes, not hidden or improved.

This is so ugly and stupid

I have no problem with it, in fact I encourage it. OEM is by default, a dime a dozen. If someone wants to be creative, why not? It's built for their own preference. Some people follow stick and ball sports when they could follow MotoGP, I'll never understand it, but to each, his own.

The wee rear fender has a nice, flowing shape to it, but . . . "That is all."

I wish the MGS-01 body kit was still available.

WHY oh WHY? ..I don't think "testicles" will work..they couldn't have had any...

That people who do things like this should be castrated and choked with their own testicles That is all.

Kara Grainger, y'all . . .

Usually not much fun getting the mail, but sometimes. Got the patches today, BIG THANK YOU. Cheers TOM. Sent fra min SM-S906B via Tapatalk

Received mine earlier this week. Thanks!

I am still waiting for it. I gave it to MPH Cycles for a baseline after I purchased it. Then I decided to fix the Tachometer and refresh both Tachometer and Speedometer at Casa di Moto in Germany. That took the complete month of March and some, because of an issue with customs. The instruments were imported permanently in Germany instead of temporarily, and FedEx was trying to make us pay for it when the customs declaration was a clear "repair and return". I recently went to check and Davey is swimming in motorcycles to get ready for the riding season. As long as I have the V11 to roam around, I am fine. Besides, I never quite understood how he manages his work. I thought he followed FIFO, but it is not evident that he does. The first time I went there, I was informed the turn around time is about six weeks. Now that I have a little experience with them, I'd say six weeks are optimistic. I only make use of their services for what I can't do myself.

A. Lopez should have been sanctioned for his pass on Joe Roberts in the final lap. This is the consensus. Joe Roberts would have finished 3rd instead of 4th. As usual, the stewards' decisions remain completely opaque to the rest of the field. I guess they like to be despised by everyone.

@Guzzi-in-Vancouver, The original answer on this was never given. Was the poor running because the L/H throttle body had popped off? I know other things were done but what was the primary issue? Phil

I had problems with the lever sticking when downshifting and not returning to center. Suspecting the worst, I peered around and found that I had reversed the bolt on the front spherical joint on the shift linkage rod. This caused the nut (now on the inside) to foul the trans case just enough to stop the lever from returning. So, I pulled it all off, cleaned and lubed everything, ran the bolt with the head toward the inside with the nut and washer on the outside and happy shifting resumed. I also placed a thin 8mm mylar washer between the inner end of the shift lever pivot and the threaded tab on the frame. A good slathering or Mobil1 synth grease and a washer and locknut on the right side of the frame tab keep it all properly snug. As usual, access to install the washer and locknut required an interesting combo of nut and washer taped to the socket in conjunction with various wobbly extensions. A few bodily contortions later, it's all happily in place now. No bloody knuckles, a personal best.

Mine arrived here (Germany) today. Many thanks once again.

I am reading that both Joan Mir and Luca Marini are actively seeking an out from Honda factory, which in turn puts Honda back into recruitment mode. Jack Miller seems to be a prime target. Lots of experience, and maybe surplus at KTM since Pedro Acosta is the obvious choice to join KTM Factory next year. I also read that PRAMAC is also sought after by Yamaha as their non factory team; that makes PRAMAC's decision "should I stay or should I go" the linchpin of next season's pilot's musical chairs. We all know that Martin wants a factory ride, so does Marquez now that he has shown the world that he still got it. PRAMAC said they will only declare their intentions on July 31st, at the expiration date of their option to continue with Ducati. So Ducati is going to have to make a blind decision to decide between Mar+quez or +tin. Marquez is 32 years old, while Martin is 26. But Marquez is a marketing coup for Ducati. They may always remain the manufacturer that gave Marquez the ability to equal Rossi on the number of World Championships won, and of course, they enabled Marquez to make a comeback in 2024.

Thank you mate! I hope it will be a sweet long ride with this lady. I am ok with ups and downs, every relationship has'em

Vespa-doll on the prowl for Guzzi-guys . . .

Welcome to the madness mate!! They are a bike like no other and the riding experience rewards like no other.... You'll love it. Cheers Ps I was a goner as soon as I hit the starter at the shop when looking to buy it!

You need a drill press, hand tools and a vise. Phil

Patches just arrived here in New Zealand. They look great