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Does that mean ... Paul?

The Brembo 07BB0510 are OEM pads (carbon ceramic for street) I don't know what OEM means for the MGS which is not a street bike! In this case you need 07BB05RC (carbon ceramic for racing) Too bad these numbers aren't mentioned on the back of the pad! But with stainless discs you could also use sintered pads. In this case there is a lot of choice. Other carbon ceramic ones that fit are; Carbon Lorraine C43 link Ferodo CP211 (newer version of the CP911?) link Performance Friction 7535.95.08.92 (second n° stands for compound) link pleasant NOTE: this compound was/is used by Troy Baylliss (and many others) or if you want them really agressive (and don't use brakes in corners) 7535.05.08.94 And a, on internet, very recommended alternative should be the Lucas Carbon MCB 721 CRQ. also interesting: http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/shop/catalog/...brake_pads.html EDIT: on Brembo homepage: download this

Is there a difference with the Aprilia discs and calipers? I've been asking around but no aprilia rider seems to have these problems. (or maybe they just don't realize the problem!)

Isn't he racing a Paton, and THE man to beat, in 500 and 750 classic bikes?

This page was scanned from the 1997 catalog. And you're right, they are very rare and indeed pretty mjammie Mine looks just like these: I haven't started the engine yet but I assume the tictictic of the valvetrain will be some more noticeable, or not?

Don't know if prices were for a pair or just one! (DM 298,00 = about 179 eur)

Hmm, I don't really agree These covers were available several years ago by Stein Dinse. I still have the catalog and will look this evening what they costed new. At the mean time, my specifications for 2008-2009; carbon valve covers !!! but another mould (which I like more but that's about taste) Akrapovic muffler Ohlins shock all still in progress

Steve, if it's just the bodywork you are looking for why don't try here: http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/guzzi/ghezzibrian.htm

Can you post a pic of that solution, murray? I don't think about a droopy look with the OEM rubbers.

I would have screw it open to see what jetting is used. When I got the carbs, standard jetting was just quite allright. If you are that far, I will check and let you know. The carbs are indeed mounted on the OEM (Le Mans 1000 - Sport 1100) rubbers. Are you going to ride it with the airbox? Because I don't know if they have a fitting solution for this. The Keihin FCR's do have. About the choke: I think the latest FCR's do have choke too now. But as been told here none is missing them. As a matter of fact I have eliminated mine too (but I never ride the bike on a cold morning). An idea: if you want BIG why don't go looking for a set of 48mm Honda Firestorm carbs? Just a wild guess, I have no idea if it should work.

As pictures tell, I notice FCR's on Mr Pete Hindley 's bike! Maybe he raced Mikuni's as well, don't know. I have swapped my Dell Orto's to Mikuni TMR about 10 years ago. BIG difference! A true improvement. Much smoother, much shorter, much better. I've tried some Keihin FCR 41 as well. Very comparable. But in those day's the Keihin's weren't available with choke. And as I was still riding the streets those days I wanted some choke. In that case there wasn't much to choose from. There were also those huge and fat RS carbs. But they just spilled fuel, the slides shattered louder than the engine. I wasn't very charmed with that. So I went for the Mikuni TMR 40. That newer roller beared flat slide carb is a much better choice than the HSR. They do exist now in 41 too. Some info on the net http://www.supermoto-racing.de/content/ver...mikuni_tmr.html http://www.mikuni-topham.de/ http://www.allensperformance.co.uk/

They are indeed completely interchangeable but will have another character. See the differences, first is V10, second is 1100Sport/Daytona1000 Primary 17/23 ratio 1,3529 1st 14/28 2,0000 2nd 19/25 1,3158 3rd 23/23 1,0000 4th 26/22 0,8462 5th 26/20 0,7692 Final 8/33 ratio 4,1250 (translation in theoretical speed at 8000rpm = 133,9 m/h or 216 km/hr) Primary 17/23 1,3529 1st 16/29 1,8125 2nd 20/25 1,2500 3rd 23/23 1,0000 4th 24/20 0,8333 5th 26/19 0,7308 Final 8/33 ratio 4,1250 (translation in theoretical speed at 8000rpm = 146,8 m/h or 236 km/hr) As for 'The early Sport 1100s & Daytonas had straight-cut 5th gears that were prone to catastrophic failure, iirc.' No catastrophic failure here since 1995, over 100,000 km, and not street-legal used. Maybe abused but I think she likes it! You can use any 5speed in a 5speed train. As you can use any final drive in function of acceleration or topspeed. The choice is yours.

I agree! Let's hope MG keeps on making motorcycles who touch the soul and heart of the rider.

In this case... Can Moto Guzzi please put a bike besides this one

Me likey. Very nice job. One thing to do: shorten those ignition cables a bit, tight around the heads.

If you mention Morbidelli, don't forget about the Bimota Mantra

2x9Ah. then I removed one battery and tried to do it on 1x9Ah. It worked for years!

Deeply shocked No words, just a harsh feeling inside Gyles was one of a kind we will miss him rest in peace, mate condolences to his wife, daughter and newborn son, family and friends

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Sorry Ratch Obviously I read your remarks in a bad way. I've been excusing myself before for my knowledge of the 'English language'. But I'm trying the best I can. I guess you are quite right, first Koni appearance was 1955, but the British Hagon was only 3 years later (1958) founded. Sure thing is it will be found in Western Europe because that's were automotive sports were tallest.

Well everybody here knows, or should know, or if you don't you do know now that the inventor of the telescopic cartridge system was not the Dutch Koni, the Ippon Showa or the Swedish Öhlins but the one and only MOTO GUZZI. Free translation: In times of ever lighter machines with ever more power, an increased damping system is wanted. It will probably surprise many of you, but the actual inventor of the 'loose' damper aka the cartridge system is not Showa, Kayaba or Öhlins, but Moto Guzzi. These days previously known as a manufacturer of heavy V-twins with tons of character but not really with the most advanced engines. But once that was different: with 3,329 wins in official races, 14 world titles and 11 wins in the TT, Guzzi was an extremely sporty and downright progressive brand. During those days of glory the Italians already experienced that a ditch of oil forced through some holes was absolutely not enough to have decent control in damping. So they were the first to use a cartridge damping system in their bikes forks. Thought this was a nice story to mention here.

F**k mate! I hope he recovers very well, very soon. Good luck, G!

There were rumours that the streetlegal MGS would have the old mill of the Daytona RS (992cc - 102hp) instead of the 1225 race MGS. But they never came that far.

I have a three year old kid and he's kind of ready for the giant leap! But how am I gonna tell his mum?

No other classic jethelmet can match the comfort of a Davida ! Try to catch David Fiddaman on a motorcycle meeting and get drunk and stoned together. Then make a deal. Those were in the good times...