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The Cafe Sport's (and probably the Rosso/Nero Corsas too) Ohlins forks are FG43s, which were the ones provided on the Duc 916s back in the day.

I use RedLine Shockproof Heavy in both the gearbox and final drive for the Stelvio, and did the same for my Cafe Sport. Lotsa Guzzi-heads swear by it!

'04 Cafe Sport (ZGUKTC0234M111121), posted in Personal Ads on July 18, is now gone.

I have a 2009 Stelvio 4V, and shifting from neutral to first gear (while stationary) can be noisy. When the engine/transmission is cold, this is not an issue for me. Any other time, here is what I do to lessen the noise: when at a stop, I hold in the clutch lever 5-10 seconds, then slowly but firmly push the shift lever down to first gear -- this usually works well, to some extent. When upshifting, I generally 1) preload the shift lever and then 2) quickly blip the clutch lever and shift -- this always works. And, prior to downshifting, blipping the throttle to match engine revs with what the revs will become in the downshifted gear make for a quieter gearbox. Hope this helps!

For over a year I've been very happy with Dunlop Q2s on the Cafe Sport: great feel while canyon-carving. While they're also relatively inexpensive, I got tired of replacing them every 2K miles. For the past 1K miles or so it's been wearing Dunlop Roadsmart IIs, and, while expensive, they corner just as well as the Q2s and so far there's no obvious wear. I know they'll last at least through the winter. Also, I've used Michelin Pilot Road 3s on my Stelvio for nearly two years -- for me they're the best street tire for the Stelvio, with very even wear for all types of riding. Around 8K on a front, 4 - 4.5K on a rear. Yes, they're expensive too, but they're worth it.

The arrow points to where I zip tied the sensor. There are a couple different ways that you can lead the sensor wire down to the wheel. I zip tied it to other wires at the top near the triple tree, the fender bracket and fork. The circle is around the four rare earth magnets that I used. I only super-glued the first one. The rare earth magnets are very strong and won't move. I needed four because the magnets have to be at least 5mm away from the sensor. A mod so easy, even I could do it That gives me hope!! Thanks again.

Thanks! Looking forward to seeing the photos, too.

Can you tell me how / where you installed the pickup/sending unit? My Cafe Sport's odo & trip meter crapped out at around the same mileage. TIA, -Mike

Chuck, really enjoyed riding with you & Bob yesterday on such a beautiful day. This morning it was just as good on the Cafe Sport. See you next Friday -Mike

Maybe you're not on the compression stroke?? That's what I'd check first... Mike

Twisted Throttle sells these for V11 tanks.

If you're in the greater LA area, I'd recomment RTL Moto in Huntington Beach My link. Sean used to service my Cafe Sport when he worked at MG Classics; he was the one who did all the work on the newer models, and left MGC early this year.

Enjoyed that! AND, a bonus, the film's scored by the Mothers Of Invention. I know of a few (obscure) films scored by Frank Zappa/Mothers, but this is the first I've seen.

If it's Italian, try My link

ZGUKTC0234M111121 located in S. California.

Does your friend service them also?

Yes, I am! Don't post much (hardly at all). I'd met you at last year's Norton club NYE ride @Burger Continental. The CS has been a little bit neglected since I got a Stelvio in March. Friday I played hooky from work, and it turned out to be worth it! And yes, I live in Pasadena too... -Mike

Here's perhaps a slightly more revealing link: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/11092008/23/...onda-split.html

Arek, there's a lot of good advice here, and also at www.guzzitech.com. Would like to see you up at Newcomb's Ranch after you take delivery of the Ballabio. Mike Pasadena, CA '04 Cafe Sport

I got a nice deal on an '04 Cafe Sport with 500 miles on it a month ago, and had my first service done last week at Moto Guzzi Classics. This is the most fun bike I've had *ever*! As a long-time BMW rider (still have an oilhead, and will use it for 2-up riding), I'm hoping I'll be a quick learner of routine maintenance; I've picked up good info here and there on the forums and from talking with Mark & Sean at MGC, and hope you guys aren't too tough on me for not finding an answer already in the forums! Anyway, here are my 2 questions for today: is there any source in southern California that sells the factory paddock stand? And does it raise the bike high enough to easily drop the front wheel from its axle? Thanks! -Mike

I am the original owner; 36150 Sunday miles. This is a runner, not a showbike. Am no longer comfortable with folded-up knees, and only 2 bikes fit in my garage ('04 Guzzi Cafe Sport replaces this), so this bike needs to go. Full Gio-Ca-Moto exhaust w/Pro Italia chip (wonderful sound), Storz steering damper, Ohlins rear shock, Pro Italia vented clutch cover and billet license plate holder. I have all the original bodywork (except pillion seat cover), rear subframe, original exhaust, 2 sets of OEM mirrors (Napoleon mirrors not included), extra OEM front fender, and an extra set of OEM front side panels and front fairing (one panel cracked, both scratched). New front M1 Sportec; rear has around 1000 miles left. Fork stand and swingarm stands not included. Extra pictures on request. No overseas buyers. $7,000 for all