swooshdave

I see the Coppa owners getting nervous.

Not the first time I’ve heard of one going that low. I will say that if you carefully look at all of the pics I don’t think it was in top condition. Rarity absolutely doesn’t equal value. Desirability does.

You use to hear that some people would put these in the $14-15k range. I just didn't see how. https://www.lelandlittle.com/items/366967/rare-2004-moto-guzzi-v11-coppa-italia/?ref={"name"%3A"Automobiles"%2C"url"%3A"\%2Fauction\%2Fthe-march-estate-auction\%2F53689\%2Fsearch\%2F%3Fadd_filters%3D%7B%22entities%22%3A%5B%7B%22type%22%3A%22category%22%2C%22id%22%3A10016%2C%22name%22%3A%22Automobiles%22%7D%5D%7D"} I can't think of a worse time to hold an auction but I'm guessing the kids want the money now. Given that he apparently liked the bikes more than the kids I'm sure they can't wait to get rid of them. Timing might be part of the low price. But I suspect this is the neighborhood these bikes should go for. $7000.

50lbs?

Light compared to what? A tank?

Let's get this out of the way, Greenie > the rest. The rest is just squabbling about the details. I've never heard about any engine differences. Certainly not enough to worry about. From a performance difference there nothing measurable.

The common advantage of humidity is that when someone coughs the heavier air drags the virus down quicker. I still haven't seen anything on what temp will kill this virus, which is strange. But more evidence is mounting that this is not some hyper-powerful virus that can break through walls and get you. Meanwhile I'm getting a little stir crazy being locked in the house with two kids. I sprained my wrist so no riding so that's not helping either.

The cause of the outbreak in Italy was the Chinese connection. Same with Iran. While trying not to get political that is the unfortunately reality. So as long as NZ can contain any outbreaks they should be fine and probably one of the safer places in the world right now. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/04/16/the-chinese-workers-who-assemble-designer-bags-in-tuscany But coupled with the factors you mentioned about an aged population, close social interaction along with a questionable heathcare system it not a good situation.

I think the idea of using the cap was to keep the same key locking option.

I think you could work around the vent issue. Id want to make a 850 Lemans style tank if I were going through the trouble. I posted about such a thing a while ago.

I never got an answer about the maps, I've been using the stock map and enjoying the sound. To be honest I've been riding my sh#tty Norton and suffering with the overrun. Pray for me.

How many of the big BMWs were sold?

These just came in the mail from MG Cycle. I ordered a Brembo rebuild kit for the Ducati and thought I needed to pad the order a little. Now I need to shop for a jacket to put them on. The key fob thing I think I got at Barber a couple years ago. For references it’s just over 4.5in.

Aside from my brother taking it for a spin last week this poor thing has been lonely. So when we had a warmish day this week and the Norton was not to start the Guzzi got the call. WIth the excuse of stopping by the grocery store for some potatoes off I went. I may have taken the longish way to the grocery store.

Good eye on the MG. It's owned by the guy with the grey hair.

Yes, Portland dealer is toast. Rick is retiring. We still have several very active online sources for parts so the Guzzi community is fine for now. Sorry I didn't see this thread earlier, next time I'll have @docc notify me with an @swooshdave.

You run the risk of the charging system not being compatible with the Li-Iron or Li-Ion batteries and not charging them correctly. I got the Odyssey from AutoZone, and they were the cheapest by far.

Someone once said they were going to send me a Veglia reset knob. Didn't happen.

Well, that’s dedication. The risk of stripping those fine threads would prevent me from doing that.

There were 3 (Three!) V11 Lemans at the Number Two Show on Saturday. I haven't ever seen three LeMans (or V11 Sports for that case) in one place before!

I didn't think you actually owned a car.

Are we talking about cars again? Did I mention my new project? So I traded my Corvette. It had 130k miles and was worn out. I had it for 17 years so it was time to go and besides, the family didn't fit in it. I managed to trade it for a 1967 Mustang convertible. Although the Mustang is going to be a lot of work in the end I'll come out ahead. So far I've managed to pull the engine (and sold it) and get a welder. Both necessary steps. I will be replacing a bit of rusty metal but I do like learning... the hard way.

I'll be at The One Show that weekend. Surprisingly there is usually a couple Guzzis there.

Having lived in Tacoma (near Seattle) and Portland I can attest that the weather is significantly different. Portland is much warmer and somewhat dryer. That video was shot a while ago and during the summer. Don’t tell anyone else but we have some of the best summers in the US. Shhhhhh!