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I apologize for the other motorcycles in the video. I hope you’ll forgive me.
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Is it possible to use the V7 thermistor with the V11?
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Recently all I've been doing is pushing the Guzzi out of the way so I could work on the other bikes. I still manage to sneak out for a ride the other day between rain showers.
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8 hours ago, gstallons said:
Dale Walksler was his own man : he operated on his time , his frequency , his way and he was a great man . this place is on my bucket list .
If you haven't been you you have to go. Plus you're so close!
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It could be worse, in order to log into Wild Goose you have to have a steam powered computer, no electricity is allowed.
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On 1/17/2021 at 1:16 AM, Emeraldv11 said:
Hi, if you screw in a new bolt in and shake it from side to side you should find out if it needs helicoiling
For me the screws stripped before the aluminum did. Which either says a lot about the Italian aluminum or something not so nice about the Italian SS.
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5 minutes ago, docc said:
I suppose it is correct to store a bike with no spark plugs if it is to sit twenty years?
I wouldn’t. But that’s just me.
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Snuck out for a short ride this afternoon. It’s been raining for a while so the sun was a nice change. This store closed a while ago but it use to be a nice stop along the way to get some snacks and ethanol-free fuel.
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Pictures!!!!!
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33 minutes ago, daviscr5 said:
Cool bike Swooshdave. I see you're in Portland. I'm in Bend. When this damn virus clears and things open up, I can't wait to go visit Portland and check out See See coffee on my V11. Looks like a cool place!
Please do. I might even make it over to Bend and visit Spoken Moto on my bike too.
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A light Italian roast with Norwegian cream please.
I haven’t ridden this poor bike since I sold the Ducati. Hopefully I’ll get out on it more this winter.
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1 hour ago, rich888 said:
It's been cr@p here for weeks.... This last lockdown was a complete PITA.
Windy, continual rain/drizzle, just pants!
The noise didn't start immediately, which is odd. It started after I got out of the drive...
As soon as you got going enough to scrub off the rust?
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I suspect it may have been a little surface rust on the flywheel. It's not moist and cold in Dorset is it?
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Before pulling off the slave I'd confirm that's the area the sound is coming from.
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If that's what you suspect then just put something in the case to pad it. I had to do that with one of my low end cameras.
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26 minutes ago, footgoose said:
the World of Speed closing and why, makes me very sad. Wish I could say more.
Yes, very sad. But we enjoyed it frequently while it was here.
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On 12/7/2020 at 6:23 PM, O2 V11 said:
An update
I went with this mount instead of the fork stem one. It is marketed as a handlebar clamp base. The mount worked perfectly fitting through the 8mm hex in the stem nut. I was able to attach a spring washer and nut with the aid of a .25" drive socket set. With having to use a long arm extension to enable the camera to be positioned so I can film over and including the top of the instrument panel, the downside is vibration. The vibration is so bad I cannot use this mount so back to the drawing board. Apart from the ever present shakes the footage I took was really good, thumbs up to Akaso on that one. At the same time I have been attempting to record the audio using a separate sound recorder from the camera. The camera cannot record audio when it is in the supplied waterproof casing. I purchased an extension microphone for the camera but this is not suitable for my needs either. Using all the advice I could find on the net I still haven't perfected the process yet. What settings works for a chain drive multi definitely does not for a Guzzi. There is too much mechanical noise from the gearbox and bevel box to mask the exhaust note with the sound recorder stashed under the seat, even with the sound restrictors removed on my Neptunes. Next move is to purchase a bum bag and put the recorder in that which should minimize the capture of mechanical noise and enable the exhaust sounds to be recorded.
Rob
I mounted my GoPro Max on my buddy's bike. The stabilization is amazing. Those old Brit bikes shake. It's on about an 6in arm so it's moving around. But the camera compensates for it. Also the microphones on this camera are astounding. The camera is sitting right in the wind and you can barely tell.
Here's another video with the camera mounted on the Guzzi. It's on a long 12in arm and again it's moving and vibrating.
If you use an external microphone make sure you use a dead cat (fuzzy cover) to reduce the wind noise. Which camera are you using?
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After not riding the Guzzi for quite a while I put the Nortons away (for winter upgrades) and washed the Guzzi. With heated grips and push button starting it's more appropriate for this time of year. Assuming I we get clear day.
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On 11/24/2020 at 11:55 AM, andy york said:
I thought someone talked about using a Hall sensor? Chuck maybe ?
and to clarify my earlier statement. In the past, many many miles traveled for work or
places far from home. During those "events" I was not exactly traveling in the most legal fashion.
Now days I don't travel for work on the bike so I have been "taking it easy" which puts me right in the
2.8 to 3 k range of the hiccups.
Page one.
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On 9/12/2020 at 7:22 AM, Dave Swanson said:
Yes, I am very curious where all this new body work was found!! Inquiring minds need to know this!
New to the bike. Not NOS.
Which means a bad crash and if insured, possibly a salvage title.
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All I have to say is that if you've never ridden a Ducati do it at least once. That being said there is something more visceral about the V11 Sport. Which is saying something considering the opposition.
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24 minutes ago, Lucky Phil said:
I currently own a 1000ss dual plug as well as the v11. The 1000 is basically an enhancement of the carbed 900. personally I'd go for the injected 1000 like mine. I've also owned a 900 Sport in the past which was an entry level injected 900SS with less suspension and a steel swingarm .I've also owned a bunch of belt drive Ducatis from the 500 Pantah onwards in cluding a Bimota DB1 with the 750 F1 engine. Riding position is quite extreme and they are geared very tall. A lot lighter than the V11 and much more sporty fast revving better shifting bike. I use mine for track days at the tighter circuits but have also run it a few times at Phillip Island.
So smoother, lighter, better shifting and for the most part easier to work on and maintain than the V11 but the riding position is far more aggressive. Surprisingly probably even more so than my 1198 or equal to at least.
Ones a real world no frills sports bike and ones a Grand Tourer.
Ciao
I recall sitting on a carb 900SS and it didn't feel like that extreme of a riding position.
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4 minutes ago, czakky said:
Awesome. Thanks guys. Similarities, few or far between?
Both Italian? I fired up my Ducati yesterday. It's eerily smooth although it sounds like it should shake. There is a big difference between the 90 and the 45.
My brother is selling the V11 Sport (it's on eBay) as he prefers his Ducati. Having ridden his I can see the appeal. Revs to the moon and feels a lot lighter. But I'll stay with the Guzzi because it's a little rough and pudgy, like me.
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Guzzi Riding Video
in 24/7 V11
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