LowRyter

Actually, I think Marc's aggressive style has pretty much infected the most of the field. Lot's more blocking and contact now. Frankly, Rossi wasn't known to passive either. I think it's perhaps gone to far and we see more riders calling it out. Dorna has itself to blame for it, because they've ran interference for the fellow countryman. But '15 was way beyond the pale. Allowing Marc for get away with that and penalizing Rossi, I think that has remained a divisive effect in the paddock. One might remember that the field parted on the last race of '15 to let Rossi through. That's a sign of respect not often displayed.

I admire Marc's talent and his brave come back from injury. I'll cheer for him as a competitor and a contender but it will take a lot more for me to want to see him champion again. What he got away with 2015 ruined the season and ruined the goodwill I had for the guy. If he has a good season and contends for the title, I'm sure that one of the manufacturers will offer him an attractive package. Likely not Ducati unless he wins the title for them against a competitor on another brand of bike.

My brother is on his 2nd one. The first one lunched the timing chain at 70k. That's after a couple of stick coils and few other "things". He liked the bike so much, he just bought another.

I thinking this is beyond what I might do on the garage floor. I don't want to ride it, so to prevent further damage. I might be able to get to the shop in a month or so once the wife is mobile. Thanks for your help. I'll let you all know how it shakes out.

Phil I have the extender on there. @Lucky Phil

frankly, that was my fear. Could you describe accessing the "stop adjuster"?

OK, my bones get a little tired laying on the driveway. Given that, it's good to have a game plan rather than me spitballing it. So my next dumb question regarding the linkage. If I do need to adjust the linkage, since the bike seems to skip over the upshift, I would assume that I should reduce the angle or travel on the mechanism?

Thanks for all the help. It seem to be pretty much a problem shifting into 4th gear. I did check if the nut was tight, it was. I cleaned the mechanism and lubed it. The bike rode the same. Then I changed the fluid. That greenish Shockproof came out. I replaced it with 85-140. My goodness, the tranny is much quieter, no more clunk getting in gear, more positive shifts, except for 4th. I just wonder if I damaged it using that old gear oil? It was noticeably better when I dropped it into first, and the other gears were crisper after riding a few blocks, except for 4th unless I babyed it. I read the other thread, I suppose the next step is take the cover off and look for that pin?

Thanks, I'll check @Lucky Phil Yes, I did need the photo, double thanks @docc

I'd appreciate some advice regarding the gearbox in my Greenie (2001). The problem I'm experiencing has been skipping upshifts and going to false neutral. It's like shifting from 3rd to 4th, but going past 4th into neutral before 5th. Originally it was occasional 4th-5th and now it's doing it fairly regularly whenever I upshift. Sometimes it gets notching trying to find true neutral as well. It seems to get worse the more I ride, less so when it's cold. So, first question is changing the fluid, I don't think it's overdue but its been awhile. I can't find straight 90wt anywhere. Picked up some 85W-140. Advice is appreciated, anything super fancy like Shockproof and the like and it will need to be special ordered. Next question is the linkage. I'd say there's about 1/2 inch slack from bottom to toe up (not counting engagement). Any advice regarding measurement, adjustments and illustrations would be great. That's as about as far as I can take this before contacting a pro. I've already played with the adjuster on the clutch lever with no affect. It also has a Lucky Phil extender on it. Oddly, I had a shifting problem a few years ago that was similar, I was about to do the same and it cured itself. I just attributed it to poor riding. Finally, I want to apologize for asking. I'm sure there is something archived. I confess, I've never had luck using the search function here and some of the pinned topics are a bit tedious to understand.

Mine doesn't ping. It has a PC. Likely the timing is a little too advanced and/or lean. I'd guess they were a little aggressive with the re-tune. And a contributor could be a little carbon build up given the age of the engine.

My neighbor across the street has a similar set up with his M240 BMW. it's got that 8 speed auto that's super quick. As a stick shift guy, I have to admit it's a slick set up. it doesn't have the wild ride like my 'vette, its controlled and gets the power to pavement. Lot's of cool do dads and huuuuge dash screens

IIRC she bought it. Sorry to report

I have replaced regulators on both Guzzis and at least one stator.

My first failed relay on my two Guzzis was a replacement Omron. Luckily I have plenty, starting with the OEMs. The ones taken from the Greenie were Bosch. Now one of those has been returned to service.

We had nearly two weeks of sub freezing, down to single digits F and windchill below zero. Nearly 70 today. Took 50 mile ride today.

I'd guess that Indy is the only track that could hold a GP as just a date. I'm not sure that Montreal or Mexico F1 tracks would be acceptable. I suppose Sears Pt, Laguna and Barber are too short but either would be great.

From my experience, no. Keeping these Guzzis going, or even my last showroom bike, needing to be re-jetted just to take it home. Whether riding the new V100 or my Duc, they're great right of the box. Lots of power and smooth delivery. And tell me about all the "computer and electrical" gremlins, and I'll just counter with Guzzidiag, relay and fuse issues. The most trouble free bike I've ever owned (knock wood) has been my '17 Ducati 937 with 31k miles. Old bikes are fun. I know hobbyists here enjoy keeping them going and turning wrenches, solving problems the factory inflicted. Some of us just enjoy the feel of the ride and only minor tinkering.

Phil does the advantage of the 285 crank for a parallel twin over the 270 also work for 75 degree V-twin vs the 90? Of course, no one is running a race engine on the street.

KTM doesn't run a 270 crank, I think they run a 290 to match their 70 degree V twins. However lots of parallel twin are 270 like Yamaha and Suzuki. I think Kawa runs 180 and Triumph runs several types. Edit, I just saw the video and he makes the point about KTM. He says they run a 285 crank, so I stand corrected. That's what I get when I read the titles and ASS-ume that I might know something.

Kenny Roberts was one of the first to complain as well. As soon as he went to Europe. And it must've been REALLY bad because he came from American Flat Track! Sheene and Nixon #7 & #9 !!!!!!! What a pair of characters

Actually the Q format is sometimes more exciting than the races. It's super exciting watching them all come into the chex going for the Pole or just to advance to Q2. So don't change that! I'll agree MM has been tailgating since I first saw race at COTA when he was following #46 around on the first practice as a rookie. He won his first race that weekend. The best thing I've seen him do at COTA was when his primary bike quit, he ran over the pit wall and got his backup bike, made it around with just a second before the chex, and set the lap record. But I've never liked the guy once he ruined Rossi's last chance for a title in '15. The FIM shoulda sanctioned him and given him the meatball. They've allowed him to run roughshod over the entire series. But with supreme talent comes corrupt power I suppose. Unfortunately, we don't get the qualification on TV here anymore. And I'm two cheap to buy the streaming package <Guzzi content>

No, there weren't but a few bikes fast enough to keep up with those guys. So you couldn't draft Hailwood because he had the only 6 cyl Honda in the race. None of those racers had more than three or four other bikes in the field that were competitive. Part 2. Racing was fatal in those days. It's much safer now. The riders take more chances and crash with regularity now. Almost all the riders will go down once on a weekend. In those days, even one lowside could kill or cripple. Part 3. Aerodynamics wasn't really a thing then. Part 4. During the race they drafted like they do now- even if it was among two riders.

I'm not fan of MM93 but following another rider doesn't bother me. Interfering during qualifying and in the race, dangerous moves and taking rides out, another issue. It's is racing. Drafting and sizing up another rider, following lines, well that's racing

When I was having an issue on my EV, I'd listen for the fuel pump. And I carry a spare plug, so I could pull of a lead, snap in the spare and see if it sparked. Sometimes I'd play with the fuses and make sure they were making good contact. My V11 Sport was a different story. I was always playing with the relays. I'd keep spares and intermingle them. It was usually that they weren't seated. Last time one of those Omicons crapped out. Replaced it with an OEM Bosch. Actually I carry a full set of relays since I've replaced them all for better brands for both bikes. Since it was cranking, I can assume all the kill switches weren't the issue. I'd play with the relay and fuses.