Randy

What is that because I want one.

Mostly Lisa.

Possibly a problem with the alternator. Stator may be getting ready to let go or the rotor magnet is weak. Also look for any burning or corrosion at alternator to regulator connector. Check the resistance across all of the wires with respect to each other at the connector from the alternator. It should be nearly the same. An additional test is to check the AC voltage at each wire with respect to ground when the bike is running. It should be similar for each. I'm not sure what the actual voltage number is on our alternators but Docc probably knows.

While not a Guzzi, the description nails Italian V's: "I’ve recently grown fonder of Italian Vees, and the 900 motor is the star of the show for me. While the Americans seem to be chasing the elusive power curve of a Caterpillar dump truck and the Japanese are hunting some kind of 20,000 rpm torque-free dream, the Italians are developing engines that punch you in the face with power at a useable rpm, and breathe deep enough that you don’t need 15 gear ratios to keep the bike in the powerband. The Dorso’s 900 V-Twin delivers a perfect example of a wide and smooth—but not bland—power curve that has a useful, enjoyable hit down low but carries you long through the shift point." https://www.citybike.com/bikes/aprilia-dorsoduro-900-review/

Keihin carbs?

I'm planning on coming but for a 6 1/2 hour ride I'll probably wimp out and bring the Norge.

The V7 is a little jewel. Light, handling is superb, you just notice it running out of a little oomph when you up to speed or accelerating for passing.

Needs mirrors and front signals. Going with bar end mirrors and led signals above the running lights. Ordered passenger pegs mounts so Lisa can ride along.

Thanks to Docc, this is my favorite picture of the Coppa ever.

Yep, someone draped it across the Coppa. I can be the keeper until next year or mail it over to you. Picture of the Coppa with it will be coming.

Think it was due to crap on the pads. Thanks to the 18th Annual Spine Rainery it seems to have cleaned out.

Nope.

Bled brakes and changed fluid yesterday. Caliper fine. Goes rhonk rhonk rhonk (warped brake rotor noises). Piston stuck some last year and I think it's catching up with it. I can still ride, not an issue. Just annoying hearing Rhonk Rhonk Rhonk.

Had three rainstorms between Asheville and Robbinsville. About the time I dried out here would come another one.

If anyone has a spare rear brake rotor I could use it. Mine warped a little on the way here.

New rear tire on, be there late tomorrow afternoon.

Computer and cables

I want that tire changer, where did it come from?

I'm currently in "wear the rear tire out so I can put the new one on" mode lol.

I know it's too late now but I've had good luck with uShip for transporting things.

Jackal for sale on FB. $1800, 27k. https://m.facebook.com/groups/384721801998838/permalink/1608363042968035

Riding it home from work yesterday I was coming up a straight stretch and a fellow was checking his mailbox ahead. He was staring at it sort of puzzled like and watched it all the way past him. I don't think he quite grasped a scooter going by him at 60 mph and making a BRRRR noise. I've got a Malossi muffler that came with it that's supposed to be a bit louder, got to check it out.

Oh lord, I had one of those.