Chuck

Howard R, from Maryland, has a blue sport and was at the Oregon nationals... but that was in '10. I have an old 13" LeBlond Regal.. now that is a great old lathe.

Thanks! I would, but the temp is too cold in my garage for paintin'... so I'll wait until it's warm agian. I'll also take that time to re-inspect my bearing and other rear drive bits. It's all together now. Greased all splines and the axle/spindle. Also used a proper torque wrench, as I think the last guy to change the tire did not. The needle bearing failure and the damaged end (couldn't fit my 14mm socket in without some griding/reshaping) was probably due to over-torquing. 120nm right? Pete says, "until you fart." I use 80 ft.lbs. 120 nm converts to 88, and is probably correct. It's not rocket science.. The damaged end was probably someone hitting it with a steel hammer, peening over the hex.

Steve Wittman, of 30s air racing fame (he was racing, and winning!!) until he was 90, was quoted back in the day as saying, "Only add simplicity and lightness.." I'm sure there are others, but it is true, no matter who was the originator of it.

Staintune.. Unless you like quiet.

Electrical problems are always easy to fix. What sometimes takes time is *finding* what needs to be fixed..

Let's see, now.. for 30 some bux I couldn't buy the steel to make them, not to mention *many* hours of labor.

So, how did you prep it? I'm doing a Lario as we speak, and have been giving the prep job some thought.

95987. Of course everything at HF is on "super sale" every now and then.. it's showing $59.95 on the net right now. I bought their $599 motorcycle lift for $299, another great buy for occasional use.

this. Normally, I buy Snap on or Matco tools, but I saw this at HF, and thought, "WTF? 30 some bucks?" It's a nice piece of kit as the Englishers say, for occasional use. Works great.

When I picked up Rosie from an abusive owner, the rear caliper and rotor (blue) were trashed. I installed a new rotor, caliper, line, and rebuilt the master cylinder thinking those problems were over. After the shake down ride, I noticed the new rotor was hot, and I seldom use the rear brake. Hmmm. I found that there was still a little air in the system, and bleeding it completely cured that problem. I hung a 20 lb. weight from the brake lever for 24 hours, and that let the micro air bubbles percolate to the master cylinder resevoir when pressure is relieved. At least that's my theory..

I wouldn't be terribly concerned. I've done several "barn finds" that have been sitting for years. Most likely would be fork seals, no big deal. None have had major seal leaks after being put back into service.

A friend of mine had an R90S back in the day, and he traded bikes with me on a ride. I was looking forward to seeing what it was like, and afterward thought, "That's what people are swooning over??" Borrrring. Gimme a Guzzi any day.

Naa, you got hosed on that beater..

I'm perfectly willing to over pay if it's *what I want* and it's normally unavailable. I looked for a Rosso Corsa for a *really* long time before I found Rosie in rough condition. I paid $500 more than she was worth, and was happy to do it. After going through her, I wouldn't take $1000 more than I gave. I had been looking for a Lario for a good while, too, and gave more than it was worth when one became available. At my age, I don't have years to wait for another to show up.. Naturally, since then, I've seen a better deal on both, but I've had some wonderful experiences that I wouldn't have had.

I've had two BMWs. I'm a slow learner..

55? you're just a pup.. Ride it like you stole it..

It wasn't just me. Roy, Jason, and maybe someone else? was involved.. Chuck

They are headed that way as we speak.

Konstantin.. and all the other V11 folks.

I have a 29" inseam, and have to tippy toe if upright. I have to lean the bike over a little to flat foot it, but really see no reason to have my feet flat on the ground..

What they all said. Congratulations!!

Do you have Onibaka"s address ? It's already a done deal, as far as I know.

The Mighty Scura will do power wheelies..

It will help me, I will wait, thanks. Here's a quick sketch, but you can make one from it. It's formed from 4mm piano wire. (spring wire) Dimensions are in inches because all my measuring tools are inches..