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My guzzi parked just off camera

^^^^ We have had a model Y dual motor for almost 2 years now, and I agree. There have been a couple of instances where the car saw a problem ahead faster than I did. (!) Safety ratings are 5 star+. We just have the standard autopilot, and it is a really good (if a little overly cautious) feature. I'd *much* rather have a Tesla on autopilot following me than some brain dead texter. Oh, and it's fast. Do I have room to safely pass? Yes, yes I do. We rented a Charger R/T when at a trip to Denver this summer. Big V8, paddle shifters, sounded bitchin. The Tesla would take it.. (shrug) It's eating me up on maintenance, though. I've had to put air in the tires once and fill the windshield washer bottle in 35,000 miles. Charging at home off peak at 9 cents per KWH is roughly $35 per month, and I'm not paying the oil barons.. I'm a fan.

Since the conversation has gotten lighter........... there was an article (back in the 70s) about this guy that bought a "conversion" van w/all the accessories , options , etc. After pulling out on the interstate he turned on the cruise control , got up and went back to the mini bar to fix a drink . The rest up to the reader's imagination !

Even if it was in frame doubt anyone would see it mate!!

I have driven a few Teslas, but never owned one or any electric car. It seems the software issue with not seeing motorcycles at night is similar to the human issue - judging a close single tailight to be equivalent of a pair of taillights far away. With that in mind - it seems that we can do is either avoid driving at night or take steps to make ourselves more visible - more lights, reflectors, high-vis clothes etc. If I'm riding the freeway at night, it';s mostly my Stelvio, which is an enormous barge of a motorcycle to begin with, but I have added quite a bit of reflective tape to the back and sides of the saddle bags. As of the driver- assist features. Our 4-wheel vehicles have them, but not the extent of auto-pilot. I like the Subaru's lane-keeping warnings, and the Bronco's adaptive cruise control. My F250's collision warning is a bit over-protective for my taste. It has gone off on tight curves when everyone is in their respective lanes. The more that cars have these features, the more we are protected against driver inattention, but on the flip side of the same coin, the more sense of false security could be provided to drivers who think they don't have to pay attention. Safety first. Stay vigilant. Don't outride your eyesight. ATGATT. Keep the shiny side up... and all the other aphorisms.

Not sure if you wanted to go in different direction,but some time ago,I filed this info cc'd below,just in case I ever needed mirrors for my Lemans. I "think" the original info on the mirrors suitability,was from a link on this forum to a magazine article, "Moto Guzzi Sport 1100i Motorcycle Life" There were photos in the article, they looked nice,unfortunately they're imbedded images and I'm digitally challenged fwiw fyi Original mirrors are last century style, and have a nasty habit of folding when you ride fast (Easy to do on this bike) The solution was a set of aftermarket mirrors originally designed for Honda CBR600F4/VTR1000SP1. They fit perfectly when you rotate the mounting bracket 180 degrees – a five minute job. And even better – they are spaced a little wider, allowing you to see more than your own shoulders……

This technique has served me well over a lifetime,but as they say about the best laid plans of mice & men At this point,I now ride no faster,than my sight lines allow. Roads through heavily wooded hilly areas,don't have a lot of curves you can see through;so there are times my speeds are slower than I'd like. If I'm lucky,anyone coming up from behind,is sober,of sound mind,mood & judgement,,,, if I get the impression they're not;I take the earliest opportunity to turn off or lose them & clean my tail. It's humbling on a back road riding a motorcycle,being outpaced by a soccer mom in a mini van or a guy in a 1/2 ton pick up, but there are lots of people driving on the roads, who simply do not give af.

A miserable state of affairs marketing the masses to believe they do not have to to think, act, or engage any (high) level of skill to operate a motor vehicle on today's roadways. Locally, only the deer are more of a brainless threat . . .

Just bought this Ballabio back after selling it 2 years ago, CF bellypan, front fender, side panels and Mistral exhaust

What do you mean by #1 cylinder?

Which one for you?

On the left side of the bike are the connectors for the clutch switch. The tank might have to be removed to access them. If they , or the clutch switch, fail the starter will not activate reliably. Pull the male with needle nose pliers. Clean well with electrical cleaner, brass bore brush, Q-tips - whatever. Fill the female side with petroleum jelly (like "Vaseline") liberally and reconnect firmly with the pliers. Seal with heat shrink and groom into the harness along the frame away from the weather.