rktman1

When I sold my 2000 Jackal (with 6500 miles) the buyer wasn't familiar with Guzzis. When I pulled in the clutch it made the usual racket and I told him that was normal for the Guzzi dry clutch. I don't think he believed me so I took him around back to my m/c shed where my 2003 LeMans (with 3500 miles) was parked and started it up. Exact same sound. Then he was convinced. When I pull in the clutch I often get riders of other brands that ask if there is something wrong.

Way before Richard Feynman there was Isaac Newton:

I also have a Harley, a 2004 XL1200R Sportster, and I'm thinking about getting a 2009 XR1200, which I notice that you have. How do you like it? NOTE: I first saw this H-D video posted on the Sportster forum and most of the posts in that thread were also poking fun of it. Yeah, there were some that thought the video was cool.

I got my laugh for today. Thanks!

What does that even mean? Here's a good response I read on the BMW forum:

Here ya go ===> They should have added a line: "We believe in rolling road blocks." I wonder what a Moto Guzzi says about me?

Yes thanks. I've been looking there and other places. Lot's of different "locking" wheel chocks.

For those interested in the "Bike Grab" (made in England) I found a place here in the states that sells them: ===> www.lifts-and-stands.com But they are a little pricey--$179. I think I may buy one of the cheaper wheel chocks, which run from $20-$50, and mount it on a piece of plywood for garage use. I already have a front and rear wheel lift rack for sport bikes.

That is pretty cool. Here's a website ===> http://www.bikegrab.com/ (In England) In the USA ===> http://www.baxleycompanies.com/Sportchock.html (sort of expensive)

For what it's worth, when I replaced the battery in my 03 LeMans with an Odyssey PC545 this is what I found. I posted this in my thread . . . So, I believe the original battery in my LeMans was either made by Odyssey or there is a parent company that makes both batteries: The Spark 500 and the PC545.

Well, I haven't made it to a real auto parts store yet but I went ahead and ordered these from amazon.com: Two GE bulbs for $6.00: http://www.amazon.com/GE-P21-BP2-Automotiv...4415&sr=8-2 They worked just fine. Of course, I don't know how they will stand up to the vibration.

Gotcha! Simple enough - auto parts store. Thanks - I was hoping it wasn't a dealer trip.

I did find this on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/GE-P21-BP2-Automotiv...4415&sr=8-2

OK, on my 03 V11 LeMans the taillight bulb has a filament burnt out. It is a Phillips 12499 P21/5W bulb. Do I have to go the dealer to get one of these or is there an equivalent bulb? Sorry, I tried to search the site but couldn't find (easily) another thread detailing this. I did see some mention of LL bulbs (long life) and also using grease to quell some of the vibration.