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Yes Pierre, you're correct, thanks. I have plenty of space for tent campers. My note was for those hoping to bring a truck/RV/camper in, the grounds are booked. Gretchen & I, and a small handful of locals, booked nearly 36 sites x 8 (people per site), plus the Group site houses 60. There are some that did book for their campers, etc. We can house close to 350 easily.
I am being charged a per bike, per day fee for all those who come in... Therefore, the tricky part is that all coming will need to be on my list to get in. Will make for a tough time if one waits until they get there.
Now, back to the thread topic... how many Tenni are coming?
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I missed this thread until now. I'm glad to see a handful here getting excited about it. Having a large gathering of Tenni' would be amazingly good, and will make for some good photography/videography.
Also, the campground is now booked solid. If you were hoping to bring anything other then a bike, you're too late. Of course we will accomodate all who are riding in and will be camping.
We're @15 days out from the price increase on Mar. 1; http://www.socal-guzzi.com/2008NationalRegister.html
Be sure to read up on the "Relay to the Rally" here; http://www.nationalguzzirelay.com/
Come ride this road, and many like it;
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The campground is now booked solid. If you were hoping to bring anything other then a bike, you're too late. Of course we will accomodate all who are riding in and will be camping.
Also, we're @15 days out from the price increase on Mar. 1; http://www.socal-guzzi.com/2008NationalRegister.html
Be sure to read up on the "Relay to the Rally" here; http://www.nationalguzzirelay.com/
Come ride this road, and many like it;
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I don't have time myself, but I'll forward your message to the Dutch Guzzi board. http://www.mgcn.nl/forum/index.php?showtopic=6786
Thanks Jaap!
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If you have either a '00-02 V11 model (stock Marz/Sachs suspension) -AND/OR- a '03+ (Non-Öhlins), and would be able to take it to HyperPro (Werkendam-Holland), please contact me direct at; Todd>at
These bikes are desired for newer tech ("3D") shock, fork spring & steering damper fitment. For your effort, I am sure the factory will be generous with discounts or parts you might be interested in... or I will make sure that you will get compensated for the effort.
E-mail me direct please.
TIA.
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We'll have to get all the Tennis to pit together. What an historic sight and sound this event will be.
I hope someone who knows videography will be there to document it.Where I live, is the epicenter of such profession.
There will be a handful of us there with hi-def cameras (on bike too!), and we'll likely produce something to offer up, post event.
Just spread the word, and let's make this the best event to date.
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Somehow l'm going to HAVE to get to this!.....2 Tenni's on a race track..
...too cool!Van, if you make it, it'll be three that I know of at this minute. Our local dealer (owner) just bought #137, and said he will be there. It will be his first ever track day.
There's a few more Tenni's in the Southwest that I am aware of, who I'm sure would attend if they hear others will be too. If nothing else, I'm going to encourage many to attend, if only to spectate and tire kick. Should be a GREAT day, with arguably/likely the most Guzzis on a track at one time, ever.
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Mike, really glad to hear you're doing well. For you, go to the next thread now...
For rest:
The Friday track day (post Rally) is ON!
So before you say "Why do this?" Do it because, if for nothing else, to ride your Guzzi in a completely controlled environment with nothing to worry about (cars, polizia, etc.), along with other Guzzisti all under the close eye of several extremely well qualified instructors (drknow is being coy) --AND-- you'll learn TONS about your bike & yourself... just give it a try. We'll divide the day into group sessions, based on comfort of all riders, and there will be free instruction all day.
Trust me when I say it's a blast, and you'll have tons of bench racing stories to tell for years to come. Many of those who have done it in the last year or two say, "I can't believe I didn't try that years ago!" Just don't blame me when you get hooked, deal?
We've often have many Guzzi California/V11S/Griso folks, along with BMW GS/LTs, Gold Wings, and many other sport tourers in the past. Those who have done it here, speak up!
There will be minimal requirements to ride on the track, for both equipment & gear. Any displays of close racing will *NOT* be tolerated. It is intended to be a day of fun, and allow everyone to be happily on their way at the end of the day. New tire sales/install services will be available there most of the day.
Friday, June 27th, is booked at the "Streets of Willow" in Rosamond, CA for "Guzzi invite only" -- Cost is $95 for Rally attendees, $125 for non-attendees. I'll be at both.
Our goal is to provide a low-cost day for Guzzi enthusiasts. If we manage to do more than recoup our costs, we'll even be donating to the MG Cup racing contingency fund and the Guzzi Rider Relief fund.
I hope a big handful of you choose to attend.
I'll post registration info/link the minute we have it together.
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Thanks Mike, will be great to see you again. I think it's been a few years already, no?
Mason, as with all Guzzi get-togethers... all are welcome. No prejudice like some other two-wheeled events.
I'm happy to see some life on this thread from those here in the States. I know there's plenty of active posters, and many more lurkers I expect to see here at the National that live primarily on this webboard.
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I'm going. I sure hope there is a larger number attending than what the poll shows. I suspect there will be more people coming in at the last minute.
Thanks guys. Voting costs nothing, and having a head count when I'm trying to plan for anywhere between 150-300+ people is critical.
I'm out of pocket thousands right now, and recouping some of these funds early, just means I can reinvest.
If everyone could do us all a HUGE favor and Register now, or make a donation if you cannot attend.
Since this a mid-week Rally, I would think for all those taking a week off of work, would have done so... and commited. Not seeing it. I hope a large handful will be attending. Planning wise, it's shaping up to be quite epic.
A (Guzzi only) Track day on Friday for those interested, including those who cannot attend the Rally. Ping me direct for any/all details.
Ride on.
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For the four people from this list that are attending
-- Registration/donation info; http://www.socal-guzzi.com/2008NationalRegister.html -
John's dyno is more of a realistic dyno. I helped him get it going.
After spending several hundred hours on the dyno with Guzzis, as A/F increases = less power/more heat. Air-cooled motors are largely fuel-cooled. Tireless debate here, proving fruitless. No wonder John doesn't post here any more. Mapping is pretty lean on the bike/graph above.
I broke my word of posting here for this. Won't happen again.
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Info Ad added above.
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We're officially locked into Leo Carrillo State Beach/Park. See link above for all details.
Sad display of U.S. representation here, though there are MANY on this Forum.
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As far as I know, there are no O2 sensors or Cats on the California V11 spine frames, but I don't know for sure. Todd would know.
See my last post under Rear Shocks Options. C'est la vie - feel free to reach me direct or on the GuzziTech.com board.
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I now feel compelled to state some facts based on the fact that I am *dealer* of EPM products to the Guzzi community. Darius recently hit me for pricing, in which upon direct reply from EPM on pricing to me, I was quoted a higher then retail price then Darius was direct. I hope this was due to the fact that he wll be taking his bike to EPM for development work.
On the upside, I suppose the group benefits from it.
Yet another reason to go a different direction, then to try and help this group I suppose. Sorry, that's how I feel. If anyone wants any info on anything GuzziTech.com, feel free to ping me direct. Arrivederci.
From now on, I will only be posting in regards to the MGNOC National in 2008 here in SoCal, which has had zero replies, BTW.
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Here's how I see my program so far (tell me if this makes sense):
1. Buy PCIII USB and get the bike dynojet tuned.
2. Buy Tuneboy (or Direct Link) so I can change timing if I see the need and to tweak the cylinders separately.
3. Convince the dynojet tech to use all this equipment in tandem so one dyno session does it all. This will probably run up the bill, unless he decides to donate some of the extra time in the interest in learning something new.
4. Disconnect the PCIII USB and use Tuneboy (or Direct Link) to download the mapping developed in the dyno session.
Now, if only any one of these devices could do it all, that would be lovely. This is a pretty expensive proposition.
1. Yes.
2. Correct, though I'd be *VERY* curious to hear if anyone (David?) has *successfully/completely* used the Tuneboy software. Last I asked in person, several folks had issues/glitches in the software, and were unsuccessful.
3. Likely will ever happen, unless you find a Performance shop that has, and likes to waste the time to use both for experimental purposes. If so, I'd imagine this will be a very costly procedure.
4. Yes, but not so simple. There will be a hours of trial and error interpolating, as the data/units are not remotely similar.
Yes it would... with some luck, there is some excitement for early next year on the horizon at Dynojet I recently learned while visiting there.
Funny how this these threads evolve when one person asks a simple question, eh?
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2008 MGNOC National
Malibu, CA
June 24-26th (Tues.-Thurs.)
Take the week off and ride one of the ultimate motorcycling destination in the U.S. -- cruise along the cool ocean air on Pacific Coast Highway in Southern California and camp alongside the Pacific Ocean and stars in prestigious old-world Malibu, CA. From the foot of camp, snake up into the Mountains along the legendary Mulholland Drive, and visit infamous places like the Rock Store, and see many historical locations such as the actual filming location of M*A*S*H and many others, or visit nearby Hollywood if you choose. Come see what makes SoCal the Mecca of wheeled enthusiast.
Many events in planning, including an Italian Bike Show with special guest judges, rides, tech seminars, games and a Guzzi-only track day on Friday the 27th (details to come).
All details, including costs, after Dec. 1. Rides in planning across the U.S.
If you've always been wanting to see much of the U.S., plan your adventure... put it on your Calendar now!
For more talk and current details, please see the SoCal-Guzzi.com webboard HERE
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Very nice for sure! What exhaust system do you have on the 1000s project? I have been looking fo a system for my cafe bike with upswept pipes.
Hal, see; http://www.guzzitech.com/PHPBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1438 for more photos and all specifics.
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How dare you post both of those in the same post!!!! The only thing they have in common is that they are both V11s and they both have nice exhaust systems.Yes... please don't. I have absolutely nothing to do with the second one. The one above is of my '02 Stone to 1100SS Retro project. Soon to be powered by an '03 V11 Le Mans motor.
Nice exhausts? That's (bluely) debateable.
The only other I take claim to is my V11S-powered Mad Max Jack(al) with a real eye pleasing, uh, exhaust;
-- V11S motor, front end and wheels, other then that it's still largely all Cali Tonti... my favorite.
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Way off topic, and it sure is getting personal around here...
HOWEVER, for the record, Ed & I started GuzziTech.com back in late '01 out of a perceived interest by the Guzzi community. There must be a reason it currently gets over 35,000+ hits per month (with largely no direct benefit to us). Yes, of course, any one might quickly see that if there is a demand, and a hole in which to fill, one might act. The minuscule amounts of money that is made from our website is laughable, and don't even begin to try and factor in the time and dedication. So, on that note, everything David says above about the PCIIIs is very true. Silly me. If you think you do not need one, fine, move on. The data over the last 6+ years has spectacularly show otherwise.
Ed is an engineer by day, and I was a Pro Racer, turned Architect, turned AMA Pro Supermoto Series/Race Manager & Freelance Moto-Journalist (For Cycle World, Sportbike, Moto Euro and others). I have now begun investing time for an all new moto venture for next year, and with some luck, I hope the launch might coincide with the MGNOC National I am putting on here next year in Malibu (watch MGNOC.com -and/or- SoCal-Guzzi.com for details). Also, as the MGNOC SoCal Rep, I have invested thousands of hours (for absolute) free to the Guzzi community over the last 5+ years, and prior years while in Boston as the Mass Rep. I welcome any of you to do the same, with regard to any of the above, and see how much fun it isn't.
SO, if one wants to toss Ed & I to the lions for trying to "help" the Guzzi community and in turn making an extra buck or two for our hobby, go right ahead. It is attitudes like this, that really want to make you throw your hands up and move on. Seen it from many *real* Guzzi related business' too over the years. Everyone always asks about Dr. John... food for thought.
If anyone thinks that there is money to be made on anything Guzzi, they are LARGELY mistaken.
There you have it.
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Your best bet for a PCIII is to contact Todd Eagan at Guzzitech. He'll take your mods, and map the PCIII for you.
Thanks much... be sure to read the top paragraph here; http://www.guzzitech.com/PCIII-15M.html
Ryland3210, be happy to get your straightened out.
I just spent the last two days in Vegas at DynoJet, and there is some exciting news coming early next year for all of us, including the newest Guzzis.
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Tenni #126, thanks to you and all those like you in combating the SoCal fires. I moved way from N San D. not too long after the '03 fires, and now live in Santa Monica. While no where near the scale of the SD fires, the Malibu fires caused evacuations of many good friends, and a fortunately only a small handful lost homes/property. Amazing during, and afterwards to see. The adrenaline junky side of me wanted to jump in to help.
Let me be the first to officially send you a big welcome to SoCal Guzzi. Since no one here has yet mentioned... the MGNOC SoCal Chapter; SoCal-Guzzi.com has had a very solid group the last few years. Come out and enjoy the ride with us once you are settled. Look forward to riding with you once you "land" down this way again.
mg national in SoCal
in 24/7 V11
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That it is, but imagine putting out thousands for all of those people who "might not know if they can make it..."
Great question David, please bring it to the SoCal webboard for all others to read, instead of this well hidden thread. See you there.