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Kam-bodia?
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10 hours ago, p6x said:
Thanks for your input.
I don't know if we are ever going to reach a consensus on a design. At some point, I will have to make a decision on what I will send to the patch company.
Since we all have a different appreciation on what pleases us aesthetically...
Just some thoughts, that's all. The voters speak!
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Very late to the game. Trying to fit 4 design elements in is a bit tricky.
1) Small eagle on top, flanked by "Moto" on the left and "Guzzi" on the right. V11 in wider-spaced bold letters where it is. OR,
2) as it is, except "V" on the. left and "11" on the right of the cylinders. OR
3) Drop the cylinders down to the lower edge, place the eagle above, beneath the Moto Guzzi with V on the left of the cylinders and 11 on the right.
4) As is, except more the eagle to the bottom edge and "V" on the left of the cylinders and "11" on the right/
Trying to balance the visual impact of the four elements.
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55 minutes ago, audiomick said:
Very impressive.
Like all risky or dangerous occupations, you ride long enough, you have tales to tell. The survivors, anyway.
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On 7/10/2023 at 6:34 AM, Joe said:
Not sure where this goes on the forum, wow…
Whoa! This exact thing happened to me about 1970 while cruising the local Friday night traffic loop with a bald rear tire. 1966 Yamaha YM-1 305cc. Partially dismantled the bike on-site and hauled it home in the trunk of my buddy's '64 Chev Impala. Yes, trunks were that big and bikes that small back then. Still have the bike. The wrench? 5/16-3/8 open end. It must be somewhere in the garage.
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Merry Christmas from left coast USA. Something on this earth has to make sense.
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We own rider's bikes much more than collector's bikes. There is always the odd Daytona or even an MGS-01 sprinkled here and there for professional oglers. The rest of us enjoy that perfect road at the perfect time on what is, then and there, the perfect bike.
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5 hours ago, audiomick said:
Having said that, there was a bloke at the Edersee Rally this year with a greenie. He was only about 30, and seemed to be quite rapt about his V11.
An oddball among oddballs.
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How about an HMB magnetic clutch safety switch? Even if the sensor had to be drilled and tapped onto the clutch lever perch. That microswitch and tiny little polymer cylinder sitting there next to a greased lever pivot is, well, asking for trouble. And a coiled cord from bar to frame to lessen strain on the connector, whether bullet or AMP style. Heck I might assemble one myself. Pushing these behemoths on level ground to bump start them is more than a pain.
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On 12/17/2023 at 11:22 AM, p6x said:
Things are about to get worse with shipping costs....
Because of the attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea, many freight company have stopped going this route; Maersk, Hapag Lloyd, CGA-CGM, MSC; the Houties in Yemen have warned they would systematically attack ships navigating to the Suez Canal.
They are now going around Africa which is going to affect schedules and prices.
Most of the freight companies have also included a surcharge for "risks", since those attacks are now frequent and using sophisticated techniques such as drones. Even the pirates have learned to use technology... so far, airfreight has not been affected, but because of the demand, prices have gone up too.
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6 hours ago, p6x said:
Now a Tesla owner, for its autopilot capabilities, however limited to highways....
Tesla, at the very least, needs to install a "Guzzi Avoid" app. in their killer machines.
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Old guy owner. Bad wrists, knees and lower back. Just guessing....
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4 hours ago, PJPR01 said:
Managia....
Figlio di pu...
Porco...
Yes! Those! And a few Italglish tossed in.
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4 hours ago, PJPR01 said:
I would go for one on a group order as well...that looks like a nice piece of kit.
We might just improve the breed to where we can forget those special Italian words we have learned. Nah...
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On 12/12/2023 at 1:09 PM, biesel said:
Mike from HMB Moto just dropped me an email.
Here is their latest product:
https://hmb-moto.de/Side-Stand-Switch-contactless-V11-all-Models
A group US order? The switch is small and light, so many may will fit into a reasonably sized box.
Example: I bought two helmets from FC Moto in Germany. That huge box and two spare shields were sent via DHL to the west coast of the US for $43. So, the shipping can certainly be far less than what is listed. If we can come up with a group order, perhaps HMB Moto can moderate their shipping cost.
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Eclectic as ever. Deep deep deep Purple.
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On 11/26/2023 at 7:48 PM, ScuRoo said:
https://rumble.com/v3wxlr4-in-the-year-2525-zager-and-evans-sanjin.html
Loving the black & whites
That prison performance earlier was powerful
In the year 2525… are we there yet?
I'm afraid we blew right past it.
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Some early garage rock, Tacoma style. The Sonics. 1964-1965.
1. Have Love, Will Travel;
2. Psycho;
3. The Witch.
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While the Chinese make some pretty good looking stuff, I don't mind paying for the British Ti. As it is written: "You pays your money and you takes your choice. - Aldous Huxley
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On 12/3/2023 at 10:25 AM, Kristian said:
Thanks everyone for your suggestions!
I was able to find the tank cap screws and some smaller ones at a local hardware store. For the the other dimensions, I placed an online order.
I must say, the updated look is a great improvement in my view.
For future needs, check RaceTi for titanium, and RaceBoltUK in England for aluminum, stainless and Ti fasteners. Great people to deal with.
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If you get any air in the line, like trouble with disengagement or a dragging clutch, I installed a bleeder banjo bolt on the clutch master - the highest point in the system. Then bled it from both ends. Been fine ever since.
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5 hours ago, LowRyter said:
The rear tire is $220 and out of stock..... not cheap
I paid $175 (late last year?) at the local multi-brand dealer but we are in inflationary times.
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For what it is worth. I live in rainy town, so I wondered who deals the most with wet roads. The Brits are certainly top 5 if not #1. So, to Avon I have gone. Their bias ply tires served me well on my "collector vehicle" EX500, and so when I picked up a nail in the rear of the V11, I went with the Avon Spirit ST. Dual compound, possibly front and rear - rear for sure. When the front Michi is gone - I suspect its geometry is not ideal for the V11 - I'll mount a Spirit ST on the front as well. The reviews mention that they even work for track days. NOT a concern with me.
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Local boys made good. "I don't Like your Face"
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Bike suggestions for rider getting back into it.
in Special place for banter and conversation
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If it is to be a commodity bike, any Honda will do and likely has the best resale. It is best to be passionate, to focus on the perfect moments, be capable of performing maintenance and have something in your wallet to own a Guzzi. There are many prior Guzzi owners. How much passion does your friend have to invest?