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I have the AGV titech and warning about this helmet, it has a "race fit". Order one size larger than you would normally wear. I normally would wear a large but wear an XL in the titech. Its a little loud (wind noise) with all its venting but I do like it. I would never pay retail price for it and got mine for about $350 (demo model) from AGV.com.
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Stainless isn't shiny until its polished, if you don't like the shine take some fine steel wool to them. One thing is for sure, Staintunes sound great!
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The Nashville and vicinity contingent will be meeting at the Nolensville "Coffee House" ( I think it's called Mill Creek Foods now) at 0730 for a good breakfast and briefing. The food is great but watch out for the pea gravel parking lot. It has a reputation for separating the sheep fro the boys.
The restaurant is on Nolensville Road (US41A) near Burkitt Rd. and just south of Hwy 253. This is on the Davidson/Williamson County line. I've enlisted some local riders to help us find the back way to Lynchburg. You'll remember Gary on the BMW GS. Side stands up at 0830 for the ride to Lynchburg which should take a couple hours putting us on the square about 1030.
From there we can loop Tim's Ford Lake and up to Suwannee for another loop to the south on 56/156.
Some may wish to vacation in Lynchburg to tour the distilllery but those of us with our hair on fire will likely ride every minute we can.
Thanks Docc,
See you then!
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Hey Docc, count me in on the whiskey run.
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Congrats Dave! Enjoy the GUZZI!
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Hey, that's my kind of water park!
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Hey guys, I just wanted to thank all of you for such a memorable weekend. What a GREAT event!
I'm looking forward to the next one.
Docc was talking about working up a ride in a few weeks to help break in David's new bike. Maybe some of you can make it.
Thanks to Docc, Scott, Bill, Andy, David, Gary, you guys rock!
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Eh?
How so? No binding and it's been working like a Champ. . . . .
I wasn't a Neanderthal with my hammer - I assure you it was properly peened!!!
Are you saying that there's something WRONG with using an X-ring chain with a rivet-type masterlink on a big single?!?!?! Please do advise.
(I'm not worried in the slightest but my curiosity is killing me, you see. . . .
)Hey Ratch,
Sorry for the delayed response.
No, nothing wrong with using this type of chain on your thumper. I was just saying, you could have saved some cash and without all the frustration (but you already figured this out). Your thumper doesn't produce enough HP's to warant such a strong chain(rivet-type). X-ring chains are excellent and supposedly don't rob as much HP's as a standard o-ring chain. I use them on my vintage dirt bikes but I use the ones with a press on side plate and a clip. With proper installation and maintenance I've never seen one of these master links fail.
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COOL! The first round is on me.
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Hey,
I was talking to Andy York the other day and he told me about this ride. Would you mind if I tag along?
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Anybody near Land O' Lakes Florida? Check outcrank-scrapers.com,maybe these guys can help. Are we ready to get serious?
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Cool little bike! What year is it? Is that a horn I see just in front of the puke bottle?
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I've got a 96 Sport 1100 and need a spare passenger seat, can have tares in upholstery. I really just need the pan with hardware.
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Thanks, Josh. I'm sure I'm working too hard <_ but for a standard grade press that doesn get commercial use sounds like i oughtta check it out. familiar with older-style chain breakers. the ones looked at are probably grade. x-ring did master links definitely need to be either peened or swaged in press. does your motion pro both break new over-length and swage hollow-end rivet pins link src="%7B___base_url___%7D/uploads/emoticons/default_knownothing.gif" alt=":huh2:">
Until this X-ring chain, I've used O-ring or standard chains with clip-type master links. People turn their noses up at these today, but I never had a single problem with one. I always used to carry a spare & never used one on the road.
My chain press only presses on the side plate(never use vice grips), I use a chain breaker to do the breaking. The RK X-ring chains I've been using still use a clip.
I see what your saying about the peening of the master link. These types of chains are known as endless riveted chains, usually used in high horsepower applications. They do make a special tool (expensive) for the peening of these high strength master links, however your thumper doesn't need this style of chain because it doesn't produce enough horsepower to warrant such a strong master link. Simply put, you bought to much chain!
Usually the way you tell if you're machine needs this type of chain is the OE chain will be an endless riveted chain(no visible master link).
I'm surprised your chain isn't damaged, I hope you checked for binding.
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Hey Ratch, you can buy a chain breaker at Lowes for less than $30 (look in the drawers in the hardware department). From my experience you don't need to peen a master link on an x-ring chain most are press fit. I use a mini chain press tool by Motion Pro, works on 520 and 530 chains. These are available at most any mc shop for under $15. Sounds to me like your working to hard, these tools really make the job a lot faster and doesn't take nearly as much elbow grease.
I agree, the shaft drive has its advantages... chicks dig it!
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I like it! Maybe Staintune can come up with something nice. I can't afford one now, I'll wait 5 years and pick one up for a song.
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Say no to H2o!
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Nice bike Jihem, looks good and goes like a bullet? Dyno's give me a headache, the important thing is" IT GOES LIKE A BULLET".
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That is great advice you gave Skeeve.
As far as Techroline in the states its called Techron and is available at most any auto parts store. Techron is also an additive in the premium gasoline, available at Chevron gas stations. Enjoy the Guzzi dhansen.
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If your mirrors won't hold there position try this cheap and easy fix.
All you need is some green loctite. Apply to ball and socket of the mirror, move the mirror around so the loctite works its way in. Adjust mirrors to desired position and let sit for 10 or 15 minutes before riding.
I've put 1000 miles on my Guzzi since doing this and they still are holding position. I've even bumped my mirrors several times while pulling my bike out of the garage, all I do is put them back in position and the hold nice and tight. New mirrors for a Sport 1100 run about $50 each you can buy a lot of loctite for a $100.
I don't think other colors of Loctite will work for this application because they are made to lock threads. Green Loctite is made to hold shafts to races of bearings.
Keep your eyes on the road, instead of looking over and adjusting your mirrors all the time.
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Hey Josh love the bike I almost bought that bike a few months ago. (wife
said no more bikes) Im sure you will love it it seem to be well taken care of. good luck
P.S. I was at Deals Gap last weekend and the North Carolina and Tennesse Highway patrol are out big time at the Gap:bbblll:
Thanks for the warning,
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universal LED tail/brakelight
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This is the same tail light that's used on a Ducati Monster. Do a search for a monster tail light on EBay and you'll see a lot of different options.