MotoKnee

What method did you use to check fuses? It wasn't too long ago here someone just did a visual inspection and missed a bad fuse. 5 pages of troubleshooting later he checked them with a meter and found the source of his woes.

I had play similar to yours at both ends, the bolts all felt tight, not because they were delivering the desired clamping force, but because the threads were damaged. I suspect you could twist the heads off the bolts and still not eliminate the slop. I decided to disassemble the whole affair for cleaning, inspection, and proper reassembly. Since I was that deep into it, pulled the swingarm, greased those bearings, greased the evil third zerk, bled the cutch and everything else that easy access presented. With fresh bolts and correct tightening sequence, all play was eliminated. Splines were clamped tighter than a bull's ass in fly season

Well, I guess it's good if you want to burn calories, bad if you're trying to outrun the cops.

Yes I was shocked at the effort required after I forget to power up after a break or by hitting the 20mph speed limit. Feels like dropping a boat anchor while simultaneously having 2 flat tires.

Ha I don't have to worry about offending other cyclists cuz I'm still the slowest guy, not that I encounter many people on my mid-week rides. One old fart hiking thought it was cheating, apparently unaware you can reduce the "assist" to feel the level of burn you want. Far more people are positive and/or curious about the bike and are contemplating buying one for themselves.

Hey G, I have to second the high level of fun to be had on a GasGas ebike, even (or especially) for a 70 yr old beginner. I traded my Royal Enfield straight across for a Trail 3.0, great way to have some fun while getting some fresh air and exercise!

Very cool, good friends and good times. The scale of the event is certainly impressive. Makes me think I should drag my old '72 CB350 out of the garden shed and do "something" with it. I certainly wouldn't mind having that HD XLCR 1000 in the garage.

Wow indeed, very impressive operation they have and some great pics. Looking forward to some video.

Found this. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1091/5694/files/diode-testing-guide.pdf?235929069374954073

good suggestion, I will pour some Evan Williams and make some changes

Mostly for helping myself to understand the circuit and the suggestions for troubleshooting, might be of help to others. If someone sees errors, I will correct them.

Nice to finally meet you fellows, lots of cool machines and interesting people-watching. Thx for posting about the whole affair, maybe GMC will make the next one.

Mighty fine day to have a retired fellow's schedule.

Thanks for the reminders gentlemen, I have attached a post-it note to my desktop monitor as the fail-safe reminder. I will try to get out bright and early on Sat.

The Street Rod was my favorite version of the V Rods, I must say I really enjoyed it right up to the day it was totaled in a deer strike.

I kid, but had similar experience. My wife bought an entire sheepskin at a garage sale and I promptly stole it for seat covers. Some not too stylish, but cool during hot weather and warm on those brisk mornings. Mine also soaked up water, had to strap a plastic bag on top for nights outside the garage.

Ha you caught that before I could change "mount" to "install"!

I've been doing it wrong all these years, mounting only the hide instead of the entire sheep!

Agreed. The drone shots are a great touch and labeling the bikes for the less informed makes it all the more interesting. I hope to make it next year, which is what I said last year.

Thanks for posting the video, very well done.

Can't see the forest for the trees!

I saw that one on Cycle Trader, it's about twice as far away, a little older, and has a few more miles, but doable. Giving it a second look and it's growing on me. UhOh. I just thinned the herd from 4 bikes to 3 to open up some garage space, but wtf, 3 Guzzis and a '23 Z900RS sounds ok, and I can always put the Greenie in the living room. If it's still for sale next month on my 70th birthday, I'll tell the wife that's what I want.

Congrats on the score, I guess I can delete that bookmark now I've been smooth talking my wife to drive me up there so I could ride that bike home if it was roadworthy for the 100 mile trip, seemed like a great price. Enjoy and post more pics.