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Doing some research reading the December 1992 issue of AMA Magazine I came across this advertisement. Then it hit me, I too, have been primarily driven by my shaft in a lusty manner for the better part of my entire life! Hmmmmm......here I was thinking it was more complicated then that.

for just me, I soooooo appreciate all the musical input from you all. All of the variety. What an amazement! Music is the most complex and challenging world I've ever tried to comprehend and engage with. On par with the complexity of neuroanatomy and pathophysiology. But waaaaaay more fun!

Today Ciao

Not sure docc I haven't ridden one but at something like less than 2/3 the price of the Guzzi and a much simpler device it has its advantages. Another factor is the cost of parts. Don't like the colour of the tank you chose? It's a $450 au ( $300usd) problem cause that's what a new painted tank costs. Same for everything, handlebars switch gear footpegs seats, all dirt cheap compared to what we are typically used to paying esp for Italian parts. It's the first bike I've ever comprehensively insured at $318aud /year full replacement for 2 years for a new bike. 3 years unlimited klm warranty and 3 years road side assist from the manufacturer as well. Bargain, plus it looks way better than a V7111 for my tastes as well. I spent 3 months trying to convince a good mate to sell his Ducati 750 Sport (2002) to buy one and ended up convincing myself instead, LOL. Ciao

https://www.newbyhall.com/event/italian-cars-bike 30th May I've just ordered a ticket. Might be of interest to others. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

Hello, Everyone. I'm wondering if you have a Moto Guzzi-specific checklist that you use going over a used Le Man's before making a purchase?

That’s correct

No, I didn’t remove them from the cross over support, I left them attached to that, I removed and replaced each rubber intake hose once I’d removed the cross over assembly by releasing the intake hose clamps

Thanks ✊ Exhaust is Exan

How did you remove the throttle bodies, separate them from cross over supports and remove individually? Ciao

Tried that, there’s no leaks on the intake side of the throttle bodies, the intake rubber hoses are new and have been clamped up correctly on the alloy intake pipes

Thanks for the advice docc, I think that’s because I’ve just changed out the Motobatt for the Odessey and the Motobatt is slightly deeper so the seat was contacting the battery strap. I’ll take the Motobatt out of the LeMans when it gets back in the road and find a replacement. You can see the Motobatt is narrower than the Odessey. Good point about lowering the battery cage

Just dropped an Odyssey PC545 into my 1999 Greenie, as has been said before they are an identical size to the Spark 500, a perfect “snug” fit

Hey, it's your V11!

Thanks Docc, ive sent this to the mechanic. Hope he comes back with a positive(+) reply...the odyssey is about $175 in Canada

very nice! what sort of muffler is that?

+1 on the OEM Odyssey PC545 I see one on Amazon for $109.11US. Not sure about getting it in Canada: https://www.amazon.com/ODYSSEY-PC545-Odyssey-Powersports-Battery/dp/B0002ILK7M/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw7diEBhB-EiwAskVi1-OHutvNVLeRry0davXToHaWyC76CJfLyyrzhvpVbsnV4-GibpEZvBoCj0IQAvD_BwE&hvadid=241927915186&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9013636&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15715486849163685937&hvtargid=kwd-1636831125&hydadcr=24662_10400876&keywords=odyssey+pc545&qid=1620488270&sr=8-2

welcome buttaknife. here's a recent battery thread

There sure is, shop around you can get about 3 compatible batteries for $500.. what's your mechanics Mark up? oddesey 545 comes to mind. take the old battery to batteries plus or someplace like that and compare.

Probably a 3 part paint finish, base coat, translucent colour coat and top coat. If you strip them to bare metal, bead blast them and paint with dedicated engine enamel within 2 or 3 days you wont need to etch prime or prime them in any way. Ciao

Hey, Jay Leno likes them!

Eddie Vedder

Did your wife get a new motorcycle?