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    Exhaust Mod... Tiny cans.

    in Technical Topics

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    Hi Enzo,

     

    I rechecked the link and it works for me. Try right clicking and saving the file locally then playing it.

     

    Can't say much about performance, I didn't dyno the bike before I did this. The bike has run rich since the day I bought it, and I am hoping this will help to fix that. It sorta feels like I have more power, but I haven't been riding much lately, and I found that a better sounding bike feels stronger to me, so it is probably my imagination.

     

    Frank

     

     

     

    Frank,

     

    Excellent job!  I can't open your link, though.  I really would like to hear it.  I'd love to hear it live.  I'm interested how this has changed the bike's performance.  Your bike looks great, by the way.

     

    If anyone is interested in my extra set of Mistras, I can make you a fine deal.  Just email me and we can work something out.  I can send you some digital pics so there is no confusion.  I DON'T have the crossover, however.

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    Exhaust Mod... Tiny cans.

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    Here are some before photos.

     

    For those of you that have expressed interest. The guy that did this for me is named Enzo Fatica, his email is:

     

    enzometalmania@sbcglobal.net

     

    He said if you email him to be sure and mention Moto Guzzi in the subject line so he knows it isn't spam.

     

    He'll need the bike at his shop in San Francisco. He had my bike for about 6 days, but he has a regular job, so you will have to see what his schedule allows.

     

    For "dlaing", I'll be in and out all day tomorrow, you can call me at 650 344 0637 if you want to come by. I am giving Enzo my salt water aquarium and we'll be moving back and forth between his place in the city and my house in Burlingame most of the day, so setting up a time shouldn't be a problem.

     

    Frank

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    Enzo's Windage Plate Is On!!!

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    Glad you found it helpful Enzo. You might want to make the first one out of plastic. It might be cheaper and you can still check the fit. I'd use a gasket for the initial dimensions, that gives you most of the layout.

     

    eMachines might have somebody to help you get the drawing right the first time.

     

    Keep us posted!

     

    Frank

     

     

     

    FRANK!!!

     

    What a kick ass idea!  Wow, great web site!  I didn't know this stuff could be done on line.

     

    Here's what I'm gonna do - order one with the correct inputs and dimensions.  It will be pretty fun.  Then we will lay it on Greg's V11 at home to see if it fits.

     

    And, if I can do THAT, I can take on other projects.  Vedy vedy interestink.

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    FBF Fender eliminator kit installed

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    Hi robbrugg,

     

    Sorry but I just saw your question.

     

    These are the same cans. After I did all that unpacking, I still didn't have the sound I wanted, so I drilled out the ends of the cans and the ends of the caps. Now they sound pretty good.

     

    I'm still waiting for my TI to arrive. they tell me they have left the factory.

    FBF Fender eliminator kit installed

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    I'm sorry, I can't remember where I got the turn signals. It was from a store in Livermore California. But I'll warn you , they are a little too small to look quite right. I'd look for some that are about 1 3/4 to 2 inches in diameter. Mine are about 1 1/2 inches, and are kinda small.

     

    Anyway, Here is what the lights look like on/ brake off.

    FBF Fender eliminator kit installed

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    OK - I got some new and brighter LEDs from JC Whitney.

     

    If you are interested Part #12 4336P

     

    http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product...ZX/appId-529860

     

    although, you might want to try Part # 12 4335B.

     

    http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product...ZX/appId-149568

     

    I might have used that if I'd thought of it.

     

    BTW, the web page and the item shipped aren't identical; so read the descriptions carefully to be sure you are getting what you want.

     

    Also, I couldn't get the LEDs to go on dim for running and then bright for Braking. I used 2 sets of LEDs and wired one set into the running light circuit and the other into the Brake circuit.

     

    I sanded the back of the housings thinner and mated them, and then screwed them to the plastic under surface of the tail.

     

    Here are the last (I hope) photos.

     

    Frank

     

    If anyone knows how to do this properly, don't tell me because I don't want to do it all over again.

    :rolleyes:

     

    It's still not as bright as I'd like, but I think is might be OK.

    Rich Maund v. Corbin seat

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    I thought the front of the seat was too high, too rounded on top, and the whole thing was too soft.

     

    I also think the material that both Corbin and especially Rich use, feels, and looks much nicer.

     

    Now I have more useable room on the seat, and it feels like my bike in an inch and a half shorter. That is from both the lower and narrower changes in the seat.

     

    Frank

    Rich Maund v. Corbin seat

    in Technical Topics

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    Now that I've had the weekend to to ride Rich's seat, I can say that I definately prefer his to the Corbin, although I prefer them both to the stock seat.

     

    Rich's seat gets me lower and is more comfortable. And I like the material better too. Lastly Rich was able to do the Italian flag thing, and the Corbin guys said they couldn't do that anymore.

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