swooshdave
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15 minutes ago, gstallons said:
You'll never know !
Oh... I'll know.
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1 hour ago, Nick said:
Not nervous at all. I'm keeping mine
For your kids to auction off at a pittance?
I know I am going to ask for a rotisserie coffin to make the spinning easier.
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14 hours ago, Twin AH said:
Agree...
15 hours ago, Nick said:And the owner is turning in his grave!!
I see the Coppa owners getting nervous.
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1 hour ago, ScuRoo said:
Do this exercise..
1) Price up all the Öhlins bits
2) Add a little for Aprilia level QC
3) Factory Titanium pipes
4) A little extra for the paint scheme
5) Numbers built - Rarity value
6) Condition & mileage of the remaining usual shared componentry
7) Sheene’s X factor to round it off - Desirability to Women
...And pays your money
ps. Guarantee whoever stole it for $7000 is laughing with delight!
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.
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You use to hear that some people would put these in the $14-15k range. I just didn't see how.
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.
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On 3/27/2020 at 12:13 PM, stewgnu said:
yes it is lighter than a tank.
50lbs?
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The V 11 Sport was a light, sporty motorcycle that was drawn much easier than the Centauro Sport and was executed without any extras.
Light compared to what? A tank?
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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.
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24 minutes ago, LowRyter said:
I've been riding when the weather is good. Doing some bike maintenance, household projects, and yard work. We're catching up on reading and playing some cards. Have my sons over for dinner once or twice a week but keep good distance and hygiene.
I am still thinking of organizing some local meet up rides. Just to ride together, or meet and bring a sack lunch. It doesn't look good for rallies. Certainly social distancing isn't a problem until we have a potluck meal or go to the bathroom. Still we need to be creative and figure out ways to ride and visit (at least a distance).
Final thought is about the virus itself. We did read that high humidity does help the lungs when fighting the virus. Also, read that humidity might have a prophylactic effect . So you guys might check this info (hard to know what to believe) and pick up an indoor humidifier. Those items seem to be plentiful.
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.
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On 3/19/2020 at 3:56 AM, Lucky Phil said:
Don't stress NZ doesn't have the same issues as Italy in that it has the worlds 2nd oldest average population compounded by the fact that they also have a very high level of contact with the younger members of their family's which tend to be less/minimally affected but transfer the virus to their elders.
The panic buying here is just nuts. I totally refuse to get involved with that moronic behaviour.
Ciao
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.
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.
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I think the idea of using the cap was to keep the same key locking option.
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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.
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On 3/11/2020 at 7:51 AM, Gio said:
Hi swooshdave ... just had an interesting (off-forum) discussion with a prospective buyer for my bike - which included questions regarding stock (alu LaFranconi's) vs the round ss Mistrals like yours (as currently fitted) amongst other things. I fitted the Mistrals a few years ago now (2002?) and so memory always factors in - but recall noticeable differences vs stock nevertheless.
Stock cans certainly heavier - and with a much lower / deeper bass sound (which I actually liked) as I recall. I also think they suit the bike better visually than the smaller diameter Mistrals.
Mistrals certainly elevated the dB factor / pitch - and in conjunction with an appropriate map in the PC3 resulted in (what felt like) better performance. I have no dyno evidence myself - but seem to recall reading somewhere of a few hp increase, but slight decrease in torque ..?
Anyway - the main reason for adding to your thread (since I have all this stuff out) is with regard to the maps (not sure if you got an answer to that question?) :
My current config then is drilled air-box / K&N filter with snorkels removed (music from the intake side also!) stock crossover and Mistral cans with a mapped PC3 ...
Stock map was "706.001" which was then changed to "706.002" followed by "V11-TomH.map" installed in 2003 ... was using an (already) old lap-top at the time - so still have that on, yes - a floppy disc!
Hope this helps, or at least adds to the discussion (not the floppy disc part) ..?
Gio
Edit - that would be one of the newer-fangled 3.5" (non-floppy) floppies btw ... as no, I'm not that old, yet ...
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.
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17 hours ago, ScuRoo said:
Via Gutsibits F/B sales progress
How many of the big BMWs were sold?
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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.
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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.
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On 1/22/2020 at 7:19 PM, Jazzamoto said:
Isn't that an old MG Magnette two toned sedan across the street? Had one of those in my hippie days in Venice. Abandoned it one morning on Pacific Coast Highway in El Segundo on my way to work. Ran out of starter fluid.
Good eye on the MG. It's owned by the guy with the grey hair.
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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.
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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.
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Someone once said they were going to send me a Veglia reset knob. Didn't happen.
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Well, that’s dedication. The risk of stripping those fine threads would prevent me from doing that.
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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!
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On 1/31/2020 at 2:58 PM, docc said:
Baby's gettin' new shoes! And the wheels refurbed . . .
"Needs some suspension work. Shocks, brakes, brake pads, linings, steering box, transmission, rear end. Maybe new rings. Also mufflers . . . a little wiring . . . ."
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I didn't think you actually owned a car.
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Coppa Italia just sold
in 24/7 V11
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Post pics. I'm especially interested in the "custom modifications" the PO did.