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I have noted that Staintunes give it a distinctly basso profundo tone. Would like to have a Morini 1200 for comparison, but they are only 87º and are immoral to import.

Here's a night shot of the B/LT setup. Also, another shot from about 30º to the right, showing that the light, for me, is still plenty visible.

They are unbelievably inexpensive. I bought 5 for less than $5, but had to wait for the boat from China. Surprisingly, the first one is fine at the 2-year mark. They have a blink-rate adjustment screw between the pins, and a tab so they will pop into the OEM rubber mount. These at the Amazon link are horrendously expensive - almost $3 ea., but you get five of them tomorrow. https://smile.amazon.com/Adjustable-Electronic-Flasher-Relay-Signal/dp/B07JYY6H3W/ref=sr_1_13?crid=1E2W3F33YJIFM&keywords=adjustable+led+flasher+5x&qid=1650760934&sprefix=adjustable+led+flasher+5%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-13 So, a monkey paw trap full of spare Osrams and flashers for the journey!

I have the adjustable blink rate unit for the signals and will use one of the strobe flashers for the 2nd brake light. Unsure which. Would like one that strobes three times then solid. But anything that will stop the horrible Seattle-area "drivers" from killing me is OK with me.

There are many LED strobe units available - all somewhat different as to flash rate and number of flashes. They are less than $2/each if you order from AliExpress and are a bit patient. Somewhat more from eBay and Amazon. The second LED brake light was a snap to wire, as the OEM tail light connectors are the "flag" type and there is plenty or room beside the crimp to solder (or de-solder) the small gauge LED wires alongside. Rather than drill holes, I routed the wires through one of the grommets under the license plate and behind the middle inner fender plastic and to the tail light connection. I ran them inside a silicone rubber hose so that the 1-inch exposed section is well protected. As to the narrow focus of the typical LED beam, I aimed the lower brake light where drivers' eyes would be in the bright spot.

Well, not today, but have made a few mods on the rear - to save my rear. First an LED taillight. Came with a smoke lens, but I wanted something a little brighter. So, I found a $10 eBay Ducati Monster rip-off taillight and used the clear lens. Then fabbed up brackets and added a cheap universal LED brake light atop the license plate. I have this strange aversion to being killed by a somnolent driver. Anything will help, and I have a couple or three LED flasher units (flash 3X then steady) that I can connect to either of the brake lights.

Hollow spokes. Some plug the casting holes to exclude dirt and debris.

I detected a certain sense of entitlement in dealing with them. Hey! A member co-op!

The Teo Lamers engineering problem is that the pivot should have been about 2" higher which would have allowed an equally longer stand to be more upright when it contacted the ground. Thus, one would be rocking the bike more back and up instead of more up and then back. But, the price was right (bought by former owner) and it is very good for maintenance etc.

As to images, are you using Imgzeit? No problems there. 0.92¢/month. I have the Teo Lamers center stand on my V11 (came with it installed). No foot lever at all and darned near impossible to deploy as is. The pivot point is too low, thus the initial lift is more up than back. Ouch. However, if you roll the rear tire onto a 2X6 board laid flat, it is then fairly easy to deploy. The problem is that the rear tire is held by the board. Placing the board just right will have it just roll off the board when fully deployed.

Hear, Hear!!! Super-easy, super fast and super options for copying and pasting.

For those who have not, give a listen to Allen Millyard's Honda six replica. FZR250 engine with two added cylinders. The genius essentially made the entire bike himself.

Do we know what "later" refers to regarding model years?

Yeah, pull one gear and rotate the crank until the marks line up. If the plugs are in, it prolly ain't at TDC. In any event, after the install, rotate the crank verrrrry slowly, listening and feeling for interference.

Calls for a window in the timing case.

Before and after sound clip!

What have you done? We will soon see!

Does the tank have a "Lift and separate" bra?

Being the prayerful type, I will send some prayers for your #2 son.

Marketing hype. Hyperbole and plain old exaggeration are the norms of the day. Perhaps he could explain a time in the last...oh, 100 years or so when Guzzi's were not "scarce."

In attempting to get the V100 production team all on one page, they found out that 39% of the team's members asked "There's a page?"

I think that 5.5"/180 may be a little too much tire for an ancient frame and geometry, but I'll know after the next set. In thinking about it, what Aprilia did with the V11 amounts to a "restomod."

The Pilot 3s on my '04 do not seem to be a perfect match for the geometry of the bike. As mentioned elsewhere, I live in the wet, but avoid riding in it. However, have had very good luck on another bike with Avons. I figure they know their rain. Now, if grip is lost on an oily patch, we can always argue whether synthetic or mineral oil patches are slipperier.

Apparently not a Guzzisti, as claims of scarcity apply across the board.

Are those 2001 front discs? Must admit the salvage title is a huge red flag.