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  1. Its an interesting idea. I've tried it on. If you have a head like a four gallon water melon with ears like Dumbo it will fit you. Its very heavy, and the rear view up above your forehead seemed to be a difficult thing to get used to. Narrow angle of sight, distortions... I didnt buy it, they try hard to flog it over here but I havent seen a single one on the street. On the other hand theres a system on sale now that allows you to have an extra LED brakelight at the back of your helmet (any helmet), with a wireless transmission to a special bulb/socket in your brake light. THATS a good idea.
  2. so what we have'ere is a four beer job? have to wait till friday then...
  3. mdude

    Rain Ride

    If driving in wet and sometimes cold conditions is what you do; look to Rukka. Driving gear from Finland, pricey but with a quality that even surpasses BMW gear. For autumn riding in Norway (with tmeps down to 5-10C) Ive got a pair of double layer GoreTex insulated gloves thats made locally (no real brand) which are just excellent. warm and dry and stands up to anything. Theyre even cheap. BMW produce similar qualitites (at three times the price...). Goretex and Thinsulate are the features to look for. And over the cuff gloves. With gloves under the cuff water will seep in, guaranteed.
  4. especially fascinated with the translation
  5. In my book (and in the brochure) it states that the tank holds 21 litres, I use to fill it up when the lamp blinks. Usually I fill about 16 litres (after about 220 kms of driving), so theres about four litres in reserve, enough for about 60-80 kms. I have run as far as 260 kms on one tank, on a long run and still it wasnt quite empty.
  6. when grime gets into the microswitch, the ball gets stuck. a healthy dose of WD40 from time to time will prevent it.
  7. thers nothing like a happy customer!
  8. mdude

    Dilemma

    I'd buy a bmw 650 and keep the guzzo for the funrides
  9. mdude

    The "Grand Quirk"

    it must be the disastrous ECU with its fuel maps of hell, together with suspension settings originally intended for 12year old jockeys.
  10. apparently its veeery difficult to find. one possible solution is to have it clad in sexy kevlar or another hitech fabric by a upholstry specialist. think someone in here have done that (jedione?)
  11. I would have answered, if you posted this tomorrow.
  12. again, guys. thanks for all the shared experience. it helped a lot. I'm currently negotiating with the owner of the 3C (and my wife...). It has been Jota-fied somewhere along its history, apparently. With new pistons, cams and exhaust. All original parts comes with the bike. Despite the specs he describes it as very smooth and driveable. The current owner rebuilt it two years ago with a huge amount of new rubber and fittings, blasted/powdercoated frame and all. He is asking 4750 euros for it, but we'll see. (its not a bad price, considering its in expensive Scandinavia)
  13. mdude

    Simpson Helmets

    if its the outlaw style you're after, try the ROOF helmets. they make you look quite sinister and fits your head at the same time (if you've got a head that also fits SHOEI-helmets and other jap-bins) http://www.designerhelmets.com/prodlist.ph...od=R010+Daytona this one looks great IRL and other great stuff in here too, but make sure it fits
  14. great Steve and Big J, thanks for the effort. very helpful and illuminating. as I am 188 cm tall and a cool 100kgs with gear (and a frequent visitor of the local gym, an of course: local pub), the size shouldnt be a problem. what you describes as handling issues would not be a big problem for me, cause I ride like a little girl. and I think I know what you mean, cause my V11 was an absolute pig in the twisties when I got it, running wide and scaring me all the time. better now. is there any kind of tweaks to be made that makes it handle a bit better? the noise thing: I willl love it, we live in times when a little bit of rebellion feels good sometimes. and I rather ride a roaring italian than a parping harley in that respect. this is a link to the actual Jota http://www.cbmma.net/Henrik/Laverda_Jota/2005-10-07/ and here is a pics of the 3C
  15. thats what I like to hear. more experiences, please.
  16. Some of you old salty sea beards have probably some experience with Laverdas biggest and toughest. I have always lusted for a Laverda triple; 1000, 3C, 1200 or Jota. Now I have suddenly come across two interesting subjects: one Jota 79 (oooh soooo sexy!!) and one 3C 77 with Jota-specs. Very nicely priced, and both appears to be well sorted and fit to roam. The Jota has some battle scars, but nothing serious. The 3C appears to be mint. Both are priced to sell. I have never ridden one, because they are so rare. What should I expect? I've read volumes about the Jotas rock hard suspension, earbleedingly loud engine and heavy clutch and all that. I can handle that. I'm a big boy now. And thats why I want one. I'm also familiar with the need for fiddling; I've got a V11 and a Laverda already for chrissakes. But can anyone tell me: when compared to the V11 (which is a classic/veteran at heart) how is it like to drive? Does it handle? Can you trust it on longer trips? (assuming that the niggles have been fixed already) What should I especially be lookin for? Is it a stable and sporty touring monstre like the V11? Give me advice, please (I f... hate msn-groups, thats why I ask on these pages)
  17. well, its jewelry. I dont mind jewelry on a bike to a certain degree. I like them
  18. there's another option. use smooth tecniques for persuasion, teach her how to drive and buy her something small, nimble, red and noisy. she'll just love it, as my wife do. more fun on the long trips for each one and you can buy yourself whatever bike you want.
  19. howmuchwoodcouldawoodpeckerpeckifawoodpeckercouldpeckwood?
  20. mdude

    Helmet Testing

    that's why I always check the Motorrad tests, the thouroughness and ojectivity of the tests in this magazine is borderline anal (german, remember), and no official testing agency can compete with that. that goes with the tyre tests as well.
  21. Yup. Haggis: the culinary equivalent of a Guzzi engine.....
  22. I actually read a "road test" of the Csyschz (or whatever) in Robb Report motorcycling a couple of months ago. He couldnt actually write it, but you can read from between the lines that the rider found it to be straaaange handling but fast. I think it has a wheelbase the size of a HD Streetrod...
  23. RE: test results out of Motorrad: it looks like Bridgestone has delivered the last tire to my bikes....
  24. so. when did classic spoked wheels become a unique Guzzi feature? Or in opposition to the "unique Guzzi character"? just wondering. yeah, expensive. but not in comparison with other alternatives.
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