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Gentlemen, thanks for the numerous replies. A cartridge set is on its way, I'll post an update once the set is installed. Cheers Meinolf

Not to crazy about the new logo, but at least they're putting a logo on them. When I ordered, it was a decal. One thing I do see is that brushed finish is pretty. Mine were bead blasted.

The thing people forget with dissimilar metal use is there needs to be some form of electrolyte between the 2 for any issue to arise. Putting dissimilar materials together in a benign environment isn't an issue but in a salt air or salt water laden environment then you can have problems. Phil

....."In Australia, particularly in Melbourne, in my experience, if you go into a cafe and get a coffee, you have to be really unlucky to get a coffee that is not at least pretty good." Same in New Zealand.... coffee is outstanding... Starbucks open up and then have to close becuase its crap compared to the local cafes.

Absolutely recommend Lolo Pass. Especially between Lewiston and Missoula. Awesome piece of road. Did it on my Ducati StreetFighter a few years ago at speed. One of the best rides of my life.

Agree 💯 Chuck, I took it a step further with Mivv’s on my Rosso Mandello. They are glorious.

That was definitely an "OTR" event for me. I gave wide latitude for the working truckers. I felt like we were working together. As we all should, out there on the roadways . . .

Well, Docc is. Was. At least once, in an act of desperation.

Not long ago, I stood by while my two boys debated the priorities of making the perfect coffee. The connoisseur declared that a fresh roasting (within days) of quality beans is paramount. The chemist-son argued that the extraction time and temperature were the foremost factor. While they never could agree, I can say I have never had better coffee when either of them made me a cup. All of the coffee-making parameters remind me of The Decent Tune-up . There is really no one aspect "most important" - it is an orchestration. All elements must be present to achieve the outcome.

Yeah, we throw people outta here every day for making fun comments about the sound of lovely motorcycles . . .

At a risk of getting thrown outta here, I would like to say a pair of Contis on Ducati bevel might be on par with that.

No OTR truck drivers in this bunch.....

And I thought a thread sealant/anti-seize or even a lubricant is indicated with any dis-similar metals threaded together?

I know stainless steel is "dry" and I wasn't sure about titanium .

Bialetti: yes, the best option after a really expensive "proper make it by hand" espresso machine. I don't have an established "house brand". I quite like to try different sorts. As far as the Australian "coffee culture" goes: Germany is a country in which rather a lot of coffee is consumed. I have seen threads on German forums that get very intense about which beans, how to grind it, what temperature, and so on. Despite all of that, if you go into a cafe here in Germany and get really lucky, you might get a good coffee. But you probably wont. In Australia, particularly in Melbourne, in my experience, if you go into a cafe and get a coffee, you have to be really unlucky to get a coffee that is not at least pretty good.

Excellent idea, as they can gall.

Including what it does to your ears. But to be fair, how loud a helmet is does depend to an extent on the seating position of the bike in question, and whether it has a fairing, and if so, how high. And how tall the rider is. And so on. So it is a bit difficult for a helmet manufacturer to make a helmet that is definitely quiet under all foreseeable conditions. Having said that, good helmets tend, in my experience, to be quieter. For "good", read "expensive".

Black 40mm Marzocchi forks without a separate axle nut ( the axle threads into the l/h fork leg) then yes they will fit. They will not fit the early silver 40mm forks because the fork bracket is different internally and the later black 43mm forks because the fork cap thread pitch and Diameter is different. Phil

Yes, copper anti seize. Phil

Not disappointed at all I'm aware of this and buy a lot of stuff that's made in China, pretty hard not to these days. The thing to bare in mind though is that at least large "known" brands have the buying power and leverage with the manufacturer to ensure high quality and sometimes I suspect better materials. There is also the question of quality grading. I have bought identical machinery tooling and accessories like rotary tables etc from a particular retailer and the exact same part from the exact same factory from other independent sources a few times now and the part from the original large retailer is always slightly better quality, fit and finish. I suspect they have the buying power to make the manufacturer send them the first quality items only and the lesser outlets get the second grade stuff. Phil

Do ti fasteners require thread lube or anti-seize when you are assembling ?

I put a zip tie on my right fork and after commuting to work and home again, ~ 50 miles, its about 42 mm from the bottom. Both still feel dry.

yes, all correct.

OOokay. Went out, bought Illy to replace the sour Bustelo. Vacuum? No, pressurized...must be CO2 or dry nitrogen. Nice. Very nice aroma, great flavor, smooth. I've only ever had Illy brand in an airport or two, which was good but...airport. | Thanks for the recommend.

It is notable that a 2001 Sport in Europe could be a Long Black Frame with the second generation black forks that fit these cartridges. US 2001 Sport would be Short Red Frame with first gen silver forks and not compatible with the Andreani.