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I found that eating a lot more pizza and drinking copious quantities of beer enlarged my stomach to the point it helped with a more forward weight bias on my Greenie! Just a suggestion..

A photo during installation. I will post more later under the "What did you do for your V11 today" thread

So I managed to let one of the Mistral exhaust hangers accidentally touch a rag with gasoline on it while installing the mufflers. I noticed a small blemish in the paint. When I wiped it with a new clean rag, all the paint came off. The initial contact area with the rag was perhaps 20 to 25mm, (an inch or so), but the vapors and proximity affected a larger area. My fault entirely but the paint is obviously rubbish.... I had to soak both hangers in solvent, wipe them clean, sand them lightly and apply a proper aluminum primer and satin black top coat. Not impressed. Why do the Italians take such shortcuts on some things?? You'd think they would be powder coated or at least have a properly applied primer and top coat. So annoying!

Adding a couple more photos... Happy to send high resolution photos to anyone if needed. Will be packed and wrapped properly to ensure no damage in shipment.

I have decided that with the new Mistral exhaust I have recently fitted, I do not need these any longer. I really like the new Mistrals' (will post photos shortly) Condition is excellent and they are original Guzzi parts. Happy to ship anywhere in the world. Not really sure what these are worth but was thinking around $400 plus shipping.

ill report back on that but ill need a week or so because.... life!!!

The Flir was a gift from a buddy that is a sales rep but it has come in handy. I am not electrically minded. A good question..... I'll check it out in three next day or so and report back. and I'll probably do the same check on occasion going forward.... it may help preempt problems. I figure once resistance starts affecting any contacts, it will probably be a cycle of more resistance = more heat = more resistance and so on.

After reading docc’s concerns about leaving the 30 amp fuse in place while charging, I checked mine. Attached is a thermal image of my fuse set after 24 hours on a battery tender. No heat to worry about

is that sump a little wet on the back end Docc?

Great suggestion on the lit fuse.... I'll get online and order some today. Thanks

The book "First Man" about Neil Armstrong is a really amazing read.

If I may: you need to be thorough, systematic and careful in your analysis of what is going on. Record everything and be specific in the info you give us.... this will help in the analysis. Tell us exactly what the oil is like when you drain it. I'd replace it all again anyway and use the correct measure and filling procedure required. Keeping your bike really clean will help in identifying any leaks that may develop. And spending time just looking at it and under it, is part of being involved and knowing what is going on with our bikes. I wouldn't ride it until you know what is going on. I'm in Redmond so if you want to chat, send me a private message and I can give you my phone number.

In light of the many instances of fuses being a topic for discussion, I thought I'd post this. I stumbled upon it tonight while having an emergency beer after work and thought it very very interesting. A detailed investigation into fuse quality. For our more electrically capable members, I am sure this isn't news, but for amateurs like myself I found it really enlightening. I hope it's OK to post this here.

just checked that other thread Marty... I had missed that. ...very helpful, thanks

I just see Martys' response too.... Big thanks Marty........ and I'll be back in Auckland later this year if you want anything brought back from the U.S..... just let me know. Cheers