Randy
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While not a Guzzi, the description nails Italian V's:
"I’ve recently grown fonder of Italian Vees, and the 900 motor is the star of the show for me. While the Americans seem to be chasing the elusive power curve of a Caterpillar dump truck and the Japanese are hunting some kind of 20,000 rpm torque-free dream, the Italians are developing engines that punch you in the face with power at a useable rpm, and breathe deep enough that you don’t need 15 gear ratios to keep the bike in the powerband. The Dorso’s 900 V-Twin delivers a perfect example of a wide and smooth—but not bland—power curve that has a useful, enjoyable hit down low but carries you long through the shift point."
https://www.citybike.com/bikes/aprilia-dorsoduro-900-review/
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Keihin carbs?
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I'm planning on coming but for a 6 1/2 hour ride I'll probably wimp out and bring the Norge.
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The V7 is a little jewel. Light, handling is superb, you just notice it running out of a little oomph when you up to speed or accelerating for passing.
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19 minutes ago, footgoose said:
Love it in white! and the exhaust ... that's how it's done! good score
Needs mirrors and front signals. Going with bar end mirrors and led signals above the running lights. Ordered passenger pegs mounts so Lisa can ride along.
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Thanks to Docc, this is my favorite picture of the Coppa ever.
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15 hours ago, Goofman said:
Word is that you might be the new steward of my Guzzi flag. Couldn't be in better hands! A draped Coppa Italia pic would be nice....😁
Body language is a powerful tell....
Yep, someone draped it across the Coppa. I can be the keeper until next year or mail it over to you. Picture of the Coppa with it will be coming.
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7 hours ago, gstallons said:
Verify the buttonc (that connects the rotor to the mount) are free to move .
Think it was due to crap on the pads. Thanks to the 18th Annual Spine Rainery it seems to have cleaned out.
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29 minutes ago, docc said:
Does this "pulse" the foot lever?
Nope.
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24 minutes ago, docc said:
Not just a sticking piston or pad failure? Is the rotor blue from overheating?
Bled brakes and changed fluid yesterday. Caliper fine. Goes rhonk rhonk rhonk (warped brake rotor noises). Piston stuck some last year and I think it's catching up with it. I can still ride, not an issue. Just annoying hearing Rhonk Rhonk Rhonk.
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6 hours ago, Joe said:
Docc,
This year going to be the SpineRainer's Rally?
Had three rainstorms between Asheville and Robbinsville. About the time I dried out here would come another one.
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If anyone has a spare rear brake rotor I could use it. Mine warped a little on the way here.
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New rear tire on, be there late tomorrow afternoon.
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23 hours ago, docc said:
SpineRaiders can always be counted on to structure their luggage around the priorites . . .
Bourbon ✔️
Grappa ✔️
IPA ✔️
I know asking this is as dull as box of dirty wrenches, but is anyone bringing a computer OS running GuzziDiag?
(If so, I'll bring my cables . . .
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Computer and cables
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12 hours ago, docc said:
I'm seeing three tire strategies (and maybe a fourth, if you play your cards right) . . .
1) Calculate the tire life, strategize the lead-up riding, and make it home with at least a couple hundred miles to spare ( sketchy-me, again, The Gambler/ Jack of Spades ).
2) Use up the existing tire with the lead-up riding and arrive at the SpineRaid with a 100% tire. (Randy, The Jack of Diamonds ).
3) Wear out truck and trailer tires, but preserve motorcycle tires. "Get There. / Bring Tools." (A known, valid, strategy. Our most mature, and most calculated, element, The Jack(s) of Clubs ) :
4) Discover a tire fail and enjoin in the solution. Pray for divine intervention.
(The Jack of Hearts. )
I want that tire changer, where did it come from?
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On 8/5/2022 at 8:09 PM, docc said:
Five weeks out to the Eighteenth South'n SpineRaid.
Currently in Tire Preservation Mode. I don't wanna be "that guy" hanging out at Wheeler's waiting for The Spoon.
If'n you end up "that guy", it's okay. Lots of SpineRaiders will hang there with you. And The Spoon is a good tech who's gotcha covered.
I'm currently in "wear the rear tire out so I can put the new one on" mode lol.
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I know it's too late now but I've had good luck with uShip for transporting things.
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Jackal for sale on FB. $1800, 27k.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/384721801998838/permalink/1608363042968035
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Riding it home from work yesterday I was coming up a straight stretch and a fellow was checking his mailbox ahead. He was staring at it sort of puzzled like and watched it all the way past him. I don't think he quite grasped a scooter going by him at 60 mph and making a BRRRR noise. I've got a Malossi muffler that came with it that's supposed to be a bit louder, got to check it out.
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On 3/19/2022 at 9:00 PM, footgoose said:
Very nice! Remember the Vroom Motor?
Oh lord, I had one of those.
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22 minutes ago, Lucky Phil said:
I'd love a scooter. I hired one in Rome 25 years ago to ride around for a few days 2 up with the wife. It was nothing special as it was a hire scooter maybe 125 at the most and it was great fun. I'd like one for quick trips to the shops for milk etc.
Phil
This one is a 500cc. It gets up and goes!
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Yep, this happened. https://photos.app.goo.gl/uiGrG5QnLyfB3WtE9
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Recharging Problem
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Possibly a problem with the alternator. Stator may be getting ready to let go or the rotor magnet is weak. Also look for any burning or corrosion at alternator to regulator connector.
Check the resistance across all of the wires with respect to each other at the connector from the alternator. It should be nearly the same.
An additional test is to check the AC voltage at each wire with respect to ground when the bike is running. It should be similar for each. I'm not sure what the actual voltage number is on our alternators but Docc probably knows.