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Hey GF, I remember the Suzuki RE6 wankel. Wished I'd of bought one. Or maybe the Norton wankel Although the Suzi had teething problems, Ma Suzuki stood by them. Couldn't have built a whole lot of them though.

Personally, I'm with Ratchet on the Motoman break-in. But that's assuming a brand new machine. I think the general consensus is don't lug it or baby it. I also agree that a demo bike has probably not been babied by prospective buyers In the long run, it probably doesn't matter a whole hell of a lot. Enjoy your new goose

My vote is for the Coppa too. Its stunning to look at.

Jeeze Martin, how big are those norwegian weasels anyway? Glad it wasn't worse than it was.

I had a 2003 Honda ST1300 (Pan) with ABS. It saved my bacon once. I don't feel it is a dumbing down of the riding experience, it is an enhancement, especially for a bike/rider that puts down a lot of mileage. ABS is virtually "invisible" until you need it in a panic situation. If any rider thinks that they are better without ABS brakes on the street environment, they are fooling themselves. I would love to have ABS on my Scura or Daytona. Since I don't, I ride very conservatively. Okay, I rode my Honda a little on the hot side and damn near had to pick up a nasty tab. But the ABS kept me out of a collision that happened in front of me. My ABS Panic stop hauled my ass down 6 feet from being involved. Do you need it? That's a personal question. Is it for everybody? Maybe not. I for one, would embrace the technology and install the system if it were ever made available (not likely).

Still looking for a US source for the RAM flywheel and clutch replacement. Thanks

I also have 2 quarts waiting to replace my existing gear oil. Trouble is the riding keeps getting better (even with the Daytona transmission leak)

I believe I'm going to stick with the single plate RAM replacement flywheel and clutch. However, I have been unable to find a source in the US. Does anybody know of a source for the after market RAM flywheel and clutch plate. TIA

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Sweet! Or should I say sinister?

Hey Ratchet, Guess I missed the cue. Thanks for the grinner

Here's a pic of my new Rich Maund saddle.

Just got my Scura saddle back from Rich. It is everything I'd hoped for appearance wise. Without a break-in, it fits me better than the stock saddle. Do your ass a favor and have Rich work his magic for you. Another completely satisfied customer

The acorn nut is the shift adjustment access. If you remove it, you will spend a lot of time finding the right adjustment to get your shifting back to spot on. You don't need the hassle.

Crooz, If you decide to tackle the replacement. Disconnect the sensor wires and remove the shift linkage and remove the allen screws around the perimiter. DO NOT TOUCH THE ACORN NUT on the sidecase. A gentleman wouldn't ask how I know this

Hello Michael, My Scura came with a Ohlins. My Daytona came with a White Power. Both apparently are doing what they were designed to do. However, back when I owned my '95 Ducati 900 SS sp, it was one whippy scooter. I mounted a Storz steering damper on it and all the head shake went away. It was a very impressive difference. Good luck.

Hello Daniel, As always, nice pic's. Thanks for posting. Hey, don't you ever work?

Hello Crooz, My Scura's shift spring broke at around 4500 miles. It truly is an easy fix. Took me about an hour. BTW, some of us would kill for a dealership only 60 miles away. My nearest dealer is over 200 miles and 4 hours away. Good luck

Damn Ducatisti

A select few of us know exactly how you feel.

I too would be considering a new 1200S if they ever decide to bring them stateside. But NOT at the cost of either my Daytona or Scura. One must maintain some semblance of decorum and history, don't you think?

A heartfelt Amen!

Potentially, a great deal for somebody in the SF Bay area

Being in Eureka, I'm with the good Dr Gil on this one. A dealership only 70 miles away would be great. Instead, we trust in the small cadre of Guzzisti available locally and query the forum membership. You'll get by somehow.

Yeah, you could do that, but bear in mind that the beads are different. I have heard of riders doing the silicon/rubber strip treatment and making it work. You're on your own from a liability stand though. Personally, if I wanted spoke wheels (I don't), I'd go with the more expensive tubeless spoke wheels. But then, I always err on the more conservative side for safety. Good luck