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22 hours ago, docc said:
So odd, to me that all the foot and hand levers are all intact. My levers break off if I fart or otherwise hiccup abruptly.
It seemed to me that he hit something with the front, bent the chassis. The bike may have pivoted under the impact and hit something on the right (plot, guard rail,) which prevented it from falling. That would explain the gash of the exhaust but nothing else scrapped or mauled.
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Can you actually lift the bike by inserting an hydraulic jack underneath the sump like it seemed on the photo? wouldn't the sump collapse?
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On 8/6/2021 at 10:58 AM, GuzziMoto said:
While I am not a "Rossi fanboy", I think he is / was one of the greatest racers of my lifetime. And I am sorry to see him go. But I totally understand and respect his decision to call it quits.
It is strange how he can be so polarizing. While he is one of the most popular racers EVER (arguably THE most popular racer ever), he is also a racer who some people seem to hate (with a passion). I really never understood the hate. I just enjoy watching anyone that good at racing motorcycles race them. It has been a pleasure watching him. He is one of those racers that will end up being legendary, like Mike Hailwood orJohn Surtees. And I will be happy to say I watched him race.
And I also remember that inaugural race at Indy (and the TZ750 at the fairgrounds, holy sh!t).
I am participating to some discussions on various forums following MotoGP races.
A lot of the hate came from the controversial 2015 season, which saw Rossi almost win a 10th title. A lot of Rossi's fans agreed that Marc Marquez made a purpose of challenging Rossi on track, when Marc Marquez was not even in competition for the title. Jorge Lorenzo was the challenger. I don't want to take sides, but in some occasions, it really seemed that Marquez was simply trying to make it hard specifically for Rossi. Marc Marquez denied any wrong doing, and said he was simply doing what a racer does. Try to be in the front.
This perpetual "nagging" ended with Rossi kicking Marquez during a race in Malaysia. Rossi got a penalty and lost any chance to win his 10th championship. This will always remain as a sore to him.
After this "strange" event, the crowd split into two categories. And it went on until now. The haters said the "old timer" was only a geriatric and holding a bike from someone that would really deserve it.
Valentino Rossi did something nobody else did before him. Because of his antics and wins, he made MotoGP popular to people that did not even know the sport existed before.
I was actually following the races when Giacomo Agostini, Barry Sheene used to race. Kenny Roberts and the US pilots that came to race in Europe. Back in these days, you would only have people that love motorcycles in the audience.
If you want to see Valentino Rossi one last time, you need to go to COTA http://circuitoftheamericas.com/motogp/tickets:
October 1st to October 3rd.
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1 hour ago, docc said:
8th and 9th? That seems like an admirable outcome considering the competition . . .
There is one more race in September. First is (of course) a Yamaha Ténéré 700, and second KTM Adventure 790, third is another Ténéré. All considered, the V85TT did reasonably well.
If I had to race in that kind of Rally, a Moto Guzzi would certainly not be my first choice.
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7 hours ago, Scud said:
Impressive. I wonder if they modified the engine at all. The rally tower is cool, and it looks they have a roll-chart holder on it. I also like that massive skid plate that even protect the lower header pipe from deep, narrow, rocky gaps.
They added the protections around the engine, and the fixture to hold all the compulsory dashboard information, Tripmaster and electronic Roadbook, as you thought correctly.
They replaced the stock exhaust with a Zard system in titanium. The front suspension had Andreani elements and the rear suspension mono was substituted with one specific from Öhlins.
The spoke wheels were equipped with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR (with foam); the two front rotors were replaced by Biting Performance 290mm OD ones with reduced surface to mitigate possible damage from projections.
Zard slip on exhaust system for Moto Guzzi V85TT
Andreani fork cartridge for Moto Guzzi V85TT
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And here's Champion's helmets answers:
QuoteHello,
Thank you for your mail
I can confirm, when checking out with an address outside the EU that the Netherlands’ VAT will be removed.
Have a nice day.
In case you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Best regards,
Nick Vermolen
Champion Helmets
Ettenseweg 2
4706 PB, Roosendaal
Netherlands
N + 31 165 745054
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www.championhelmets.comQuoteHello,
Thank you for your mail
The helmet is ECE certified and DOT approved.
In case you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Best regards,
Nick Vermolen
Champion Helmets
Ettenseweg 2
4706 PB, Roosendaal
Netherlands
N + 31 165 745054
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15 hours ago, LowRyter said:
Yep, they have ECE markings rather than DOT. I don't see any issue about that. No VAT charged and was spot on shipping time. I think the helmet was shipped from Germany but the shop address was Netherlands.
Anyway, other than the sticker, I was pretty satisfied but I don't care about the sticker, it's the same helmet.
I ran a few checks, and it appears the price shown on their website do not include VAT. Which is surprising, but it is The Netherlands. Their program checks for VPN too, so I could not set my local in any other country that the USA. But I input a few European addresses, and I saw that for shipping to those destination, VAT was added.
I am not worried about the sticker per se, but the law stipulates that helmets in the USA have to be DOT certified. Would an insurance company use a non DOT helmet loop hole to avoid reimbursing you?
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The 85TT was prepared by Gianfranco e Vittoriano Guareschi, historic Moto Guzzi custom shop in Parma.
Placed at the 9th and 8th place against the usual Yamaha and KTM.
It looks nice!
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3 hours ago, LowRyter said:
One think I'd recommend to anyone buying an expensive helmet, contact Champion Helmets in Germany (Netherlands?). Typically they can discount when US dealers can't. I got my Neo 2 delivered for <$500.
Champion Helmets
Ettenseweg 2
4706 PB Roosendaal
The NetherlandsThanks for the tip! they have the "Red Shark" helmet in stock, the one I was looking for. I just have to check if I can have one with the DOT certification. Usually, helmets sold in Europe have the E-22/05 certificate.
Also, and I mentioned this in another post.
Keep in mind, by law prices shown in Europe have to include the local taxes. If the goods are shipped outside of the EU, they should remove the VAT from the price.
The Shark Helmet I am looking at is shown USD 726.62; VAT in The Netherlands for this item is 21%. So the helmet price for a US base resident should be USD 600.51.
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3 hours ago, docc said:
I've never had a leather lined helmet. That seems at once classy, luxurious, and unforgivingly hot.
I used to use Arai, but cannot forgive their fragile faceshield retention plates. My last two helmets have been Shoei modulars. The Neotech was great, but the Neotech II has sucked from day one - so noisy! I've modified it extensively (sad and ugly for a $700US new helmet).
What surprised me is how much I prefer the flip down tinted visor. (No more fumbling to change between glasses.) And how much I like the quick disconnect strap instead of D-rings. Before, I had thought of both of those features as gimmicks.
I keep thinking this may be my next modular (any experience with this AGV model?) . . .
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/agv-sportmodular-carbon-solid-helmet
Here's the list of all the FIM certified helmets by brand. To obtain it, the helmet needs to pass more stringent tests than those required by the various governments' entities.
So I am sticking to my Shark Race R Pro, even if it is not the best in terms of ventilation and probably noise level. I do have the internal jettison feature too, and I wear prescription glasses. Out of all the helmets I tested, the Shark was the only one which allowed me to slip in the branches of my glasses in an acceptable time.
Again, a black helmet.
Shark has a red model I would be willing to purchase, not imported in the USA.
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3 hours ago, Rox Lemans said:
But I really really like that Koura.
It would like to see other colors and designs. But as a new model, they are going to go with what most people would purchase.
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6 hours ago, Weegie said:
Heh Scud I hope no offence is taken, not dumb merely a slip
I wouldn't even have mentioned it, had p6x not agreed with your post and I thought it might confuse the OP
I'm the last one to "cast a stone" when it comes to dumb, I still cringe at my "howlers" and maturity has done little to improve the situation
John
I agreed with the principle " since you are there, you may as well". Since he had the lower part of the sump already out, it seemed reasonable to check as much before bolting everything back.
This was the line of my thinking; in principle.
Obviously you guys know much more than myself about the inner works of a V11, as I have never done anything on mine, and it does not look I will any time soon.
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13 hours ago, Lucky Phil said:
Note the spring washer performance.
Ciao
Interesting. Nord-Lock made a video that compares various anti-turn locking solution against their own design. Are they really objective? are those results shown telling the truth?
I cannot tell.
I can only say, that we installed lock washers of the Grower type on the road wheels, support wheels, drive sprocket, tension drive. Then we drove the tanks in terrain to test components. Sometimes we sent vehicles to be tested by the military for different environments.
If anything, the bolts were more difficult to remove after the trials. And we also received field used battle tanks for upgrading. I did not once come across a loosened fastener.
However, there is a small difference with the video shown above.
We did not have nuts on our bolts. The bolts were screwed directly into threaded holes in the chassis, and the Grower washers on top of flat washers would be situated underneath the heads. The threaded part of the bolt is much longer than that of a nut.
As far as vibrations though, if you have been in a continuous track battle tank before, in terrain or on asphalt, vibrations are constant.
Conclusion: I would probably agree that a Grower washer underneath a nut is not very effective.
When we had nuts to secure, we would have a hole drilled through the nut and the bolt, and a spring pin would be inserted and lock secure the nut onto the bolt.
Those pins we called Mecanindus Pin. And the company still exists!
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Biltwelll also proposes retro looking full faces helmets at much lower price point. But not with the refined design that characterizes Ruby.
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On 8/8/2021 at 8:47 PM, Rox Lemans said:
They're kinda like Davida but 3x the price.
Honestly, they are really not in the same category.
The Koura, which seems to be the equivalent of the full face helmet appear to be only available in the one color. At least for the launch.
Ruby Helmets are exclusively made out of carbon fiber and with many different designs and colors.
Davida helmet have a more modern take on the retro look. Not really appealing to me.
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2 hours ago, Lucky Phil said:
There is no need to use a Helicoil if you drill and tap the Triple Tee (as you call it) or Triple Clamp as I call it if I'm understanding you correctly. I think from memory the thinnest section of the top clamp is around 4 mm so a 6 X 1 cap screw/bolt will be fine into that section with 4 threads when it's only holding a small clock if you are realistic about the torque you put on the bolt and use a little blue Loctite. There are thicker sections in the top clamp if you choose and once again no need for a Helicoil. Forget about the spring washer, there're horrible things and dont work anyway.
Ciao
Yes, I think this is what I meant by Tee, which I should have named clamp. Tee was a literal translation from my language since English is not my mother tongue.
As for the Grower washers, we installed them systematically on the battle tanks, and they seemed to do the job.
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I decided how I want to install the Formation instruments.
I will use the upper fork tee, and install two 1/4" stainless steel bosses which I will glue to the tee.
Now, "gluing" is not the best possible bond, especially those Formotion dials are not super light.
The other options, would be to drill and tap the holes for 1/4". I don't know if the tee is in steel or alloy. If it is in allow, then I would need to drill for helicoils since you don't thread directly into light alloys else you strip the threads, or welding a 1/4" boss on the tee.
Here's below the hardware I selected, for the glue maybe the high-strength urethane?
What is your opinion? I know that mechanically, glue is not the best.
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6 minutes ago, LowRyter said:
yeah, I've owned open face helmets before you could buy any other.
In fact, I fell face first into gravel but had a "bubble" shield.
As a matter of principle, I only wear a full face helmet, and when I ride, I keep the visor closed, including promenade speeds.
The last thing you want, is to have an insect hitting you in the face. If you are at high speed, it can be painful but the insect may not survive. At lower speed, getting a wasp, a hornet, a bee through the visor opening of your helmet may turn unpleasant and... dangerous.
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The Ruby brand has been claimed by Paradise Cycle in Paris France. As a matter or fact, I knew them from before. They are located on avenue de la Grande Armée juste on the other side of the Champs Elysées.
And they are a Moto Guzzi dealership.
Check their store front, and you can see they have the Ruby logo.
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By popular demand, the Ruby Helmet...
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1 hour ago, LowRyter said:
I've never heard of Ruby Helmets. I did see the website. What makes them so great? They appear to be open face helmets, the lining looks extra nice.
@lowriter; I don't know which age tranche you are, but back in the seventies, racing helmets looked a bit like those proposed by Ruby, and as I understand other brands who want to cater to the "retro" look.
They had "snap buttons" for the visor which are no longer used today, but which are kept for the "look".
I was drawn to the color, since it matches the red of my Le Mans, plus I liked the look.
The visor system is not convenient. Air circulation may not be well suited for Texas weather. The inside padding is not removable, so you can't wash it.
They have a lot of cool designs, which are a major deviation from today's norm.
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From a photo posted in the GOG thread (Girls on Guzzis), a lady was wearing a Ruby retro looking helmet.
I looked for information about the Ruby line, and found they were proposed by a company based in China.
These helmets are expensive, but after more research, it turns out the Ruby company based in China may not be the legitimate rights' owner of the brand.
This is the "About us" posted on what they claim as being the sole official Ruby Helmets market place: https://www.ateliers-ruby.com/pages/about-us
Succinctly, they say they are not manufacturing any helmet as of now, and all those are available from the Internet are not legitimate "Ruby" products.
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I am still looking around for my best solution, and I found this, from Anderson Stands in Australia.
Another company that went bankrupt, but as with the exhaust (Stayintune), they got purchased.
I found this in a forum. The input is from 2012. I sent an email to the new company, and asked them if they still manufacture the stand. Also, the OP mentioned that it interferes with the gear lever and brake pedal.
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18 hours ago, Nihontochicken said:
Since I've gotten this scooter, there have been no rocket launches or long rides up steep mountains, so, despite no Roper plate, I doubt there is damage resulting from oil shifting in the sump. I just went by the local O'Reilly and picked up a Wix 51215 oil filter, fitting cap wrench, and strap wrench just in case to remove the apparent OEM unit. If the currently installed filter gasket checks out okay, I'm thinking of bolting the pan back up, refilling the oil, pulling the pressure switch, and turning the engine over again just to be sure there is no oil pressure and the switch is operative before pulling the sump middle section to check the gaskets there. Any yays or nays? Note that as I advance in my "golden years", the following equation seems to hold true:
(Time left before check out)/(Desire to throw a wrench) = Constant
I concur with Scud's advice.
Since you have already removed the sump lid, you may as well keep going and eliminate all the possible causes before re-assembling.
Rationale being, if the pressure sensor is not the root cause, then you need to disassemble again.
I would also go with the pressure gauge check as Scud offered. You may spend a little more for just the "one time", but at least you will get a full assessment of the pressure profile.
I made a video of my flat six engine oil pressure from start to warmer, thought I would post it to give an example and decided against as we all know how the oil pressure behaves in an engine
So you start at maximum pressure (cold oil), and the build up is about .5 of second from starting the engine cold. For my flat six, it is 5 bars (1 bar=14.503 psig).
As the oil temperature increases, the oil pressure diminishes. idling at 800 rpm.
At nominal oil temperature, the idle is about 1.2 bars, and above idle above 2 bars.
Snapped engine mount stud?
in 24/7 V11
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What does WG mean?
Bikes in this kind of state use to be the bread and butter of "junk yards". They can make so much money by selling the parts. Even more they aren't that many around.