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For some reason I always feel a lot of sympathy for Rory Gallagher.
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Oh, I was talking about Mark Knopfler in the Dire Straights clip.
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On 3/18/2024 at 2:14 AM, KINDOY2 said:
On a stratocaster. I thought he was more Les Paul guy.
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You can always ask what you want. Buyers might do a lower bid.
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5 hours ago, docc said:
I'm curious who she sang that duet with, since Prine has passed . . .
Ooh, I didn't know. I was not at that small festival due to other appointments, but I saw the list of bands and this song was a teaser.
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Last October
https://irisdement.com/event/5109832/639525862/ramblin-roots-festival
Yes, not very recent, but not so long ago.
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On 2/26/2024 at 2:24 PM, p6x said:
Nothing like a Nothing else matters with a Symphony Orchestra to back you up!
This is why I dont ride with music. I would simply stop braking for corners. 🙈🙈
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On 2/1/2024 at 8:32 PM, footgoose said:
I've been a Pomplamoose fan for years
And a good version of George Brassens Copain d'abord:
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On 2/26/2024 at 5:35 AM, docc said:
Okay, I love this.
They're blues.
They're Dutch. 
The bassman is playing my Fender J-Bass. 
On the cusp of the anniversary of this music thread (nine years!), what is not to love?
Lead player's shirt depicts evolution from monkey to motorcycle . . .
The bass gitarist is a V7 700 rider.
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On 2/13/2024 at 3:59 AM, KINDOY2 said:
Ha, they visited the Netherlands, recently. Very funny song.
"DRINKS HIS BEER LIKE ITS OXYGEN"
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7 hours ago, p6x said:
Yes, but which?
While I was at Cyclegear, I reviewed a few of those they sold; none of them had the same min and max charge voltage requirements...
Obviously, all these are blanket statements in case your battery fails; I don't believe many motorcyclists know what voltage is being applied to their batteries when they ride. I remember the older cars having Ampere and Voltage meters part of the measurements.
I am not sure, I will try and find a spec, but I thought the minimum voltage was often a problem. If I look at the wiring diagram, then I would say that the direct battery connection is part of the solution.
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It should be 14.0-14.6Volt
https://sunonbattery.com/properly-charge-lifepo4-battery/
12,6-14.4V is the voltage that I measure. And I use a not-so-accurate digital voltage meter/USB charger. But that is nice to see if the voltage is stable.
But as said, I plan to go to the LiFePO4 but the cheap Yuasa is for the moment good enough.
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On 2/29/2024 at 11:33 PM, p6x said:
Found it; http://roadstercycle.com/Shindengen Mosfet Regulator about.htm
This is a drop-in replacement of the stock one?
On 3/1/2024 at 6:24 PM, Tomchri said:No, but fairly simple to do. I put it under the battery tray, check clearance. Idling 14.73 on my greenie, and not even a red one.
. I did install extra terminals + and - , only 1 cable on the battery. Some pictures on the forum somewhere. Others here have installed it to, all seems happy.
Cheers Tom.
I have used the same and also had a good experience up till now
https://www.carmo.nl/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4318_1086&products_id=616
(Dutch supplier of the same, but delivery in one day. I needed that)
The one I have is slightly different since it has wires directly on the regulator. This made mounting very easy. The small wiring diagram in the link explains how to connect.
This regulator has an overheating protection and a shortcut protection. The output voltage fits also to LiFePO4 batteries.
I mounted it at the same bracket as the original regulator. You need to drill some extra holes.
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I don't have experience with Lithium batteries yet, but I did buy a new regulator that is also prepared for Lithium (LiFePo) batteries.
It is from a supplier in the Netherlands, because I wanted it fast, but the same product can be bought elsewhere.
https://www.carmo.nl/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4318_1086&products_id=616
The connection can be directly on the battery. It has internal protection against heat and shortcuts.
Mechanically, it does not fit exactly. You have to drill a few extra holes in the bracket.
It looks like this one is very much the same as the Shendengan of Guzzler.
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On 1/10/2024 at 8:28 AM, docc said:
With the 5.5 mm longer shock on my ShortFrame Sport, the forks are raised 5mm. With my spring selections and "sags" (30% front/25% rear), I found this all a sweet spot.
As @GuzziMoto said, more fork raise was not better (for my set-up)......
@docc the 25% sag, how much is this in mm on the shock absorber? .. Approx.
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I agree with MartynZ.
Great confessions, and such deserved, although late, appreciation and recognition. It must be a warm and Lucky day for you, Phil.
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12 hours ago, Lucky Phil said:
I've had a Wilbers on my bike for 10 years. I must have recommended these at least a dozen times here over the years. Ignored I am Ignored
Sorry that it took me so much time to follow your advice.
But, I have a full monty stereo set on a LeMans 3. That was an absurd improvement. I changed a few other things, but stability is endless. Whatever you do in the corners, it stays on its path like on rails.
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On 12/30/2023 at 5:14 PM, docc said:
I see the Öhlins shock fitted to my short frame Sport is 286mm (relative to the factory Sachs 280.5).
The change is ride height was notable, yet also affected (likely more so) by the stiffer spring and more aggressive sag settings.
So no stability problems with the longer shock
I think I am going to order the long Wilbers for my red frame as well.
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If the heads are off, the sparkplug caps are off. You probably pull on the cable to the coil when mounting. This could be a bit loose on the end of the coil. Enough to give a spark in the open but too little under compression. Just some thoughts.
But I agree; it sounds like almost everything has been checked already. Are you sure you turned the crankshaft in the right direction? Using the rear wheel to push it forward, for example?
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My first suspicion would still go to the ignition. It sounds like the timing is incorrect.
Do jo have a stroboscope to check the spark while starting?
You probably wiggled the sparkplug cables when taking the heads off. Please recheck everything related to that, connection to the coils and caps and plugs.
For the carbs, is that PHF30? Or PHBH30?
Main jet is not important for starting. Only for full throttle. That is the last one to improve.
You could also share your question on the MGCN site, there are a few top experts on this.
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I was wondering if one of you had used an Aprilia RSV Mile or Tuono front fork and wheel, etc. The older ones are rather cheap over here, and the wheels are lighter. I can imagine the standard front forks of Aprilia are a bit better than the V11s. The offset is not that much different.
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Late 90ies it was do-able on the west side of the isle, Kirkmichael Glenn Wylln campsite. My god that is more than 20 years ago. Huh, I have more memories than I will ever make.
It seems the classic TT in September is a bit of the old atmosphere. A couple of friends went there several times the last 10 years, good stories and a magnet for the old TT riders as well. Agostini, Read (+), and the ones that are still there from the great era of motorsports.
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7 hours ago, p6x said:
I am not a real fan of those "constant babbling" influencers, especially those wearing their video camera coupled to their heads, granting us those full of jerky movement shots.
But I respect the solo rider and the photography, plus the dream that some of them can inspire. The Tour de France seems to always showcase some of those itinerary; they have for years since the Tour started, shown the "multitude" where to go for a "forget about everything else" motorcycling trip.
Those hairpins would certainly rejuvenate the aging Moto Guzzi V11 rider that sleeps in us....
And the lac the Roselend approaching from Beaufort(what she did) and continuing to the Cormet de Roselend is part of the route des Grandes Alpes. Magnificent rides. When sitting good in the saddle you can make it all the way to Nice in a long day. (Or that is what we did when we were younger). In 2021 it took more time when coming back from Mandello >> Col du Tende(gravel) >> Val du Vesubie and further north on same route in the other direction until Briancon.
Really lovely part to ride.
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Bit dusty on the Col du Tende.
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One of the little bolts on the front brake switch is missing.
Starter button does not always come back when pushed in.
Measure the voltage (ca.14.0- 14.4V) when reving to 3500rpm (it does not guarantee the regulator is working properly but it gives an indication)
Tools still in the bag.
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Can you spot the intruder?
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I see a list of important words 😅
Let s not forget Hamburger.