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19 minutes ago, audiomick said:
Docc, you're a very naughty boy.
"That's what she said!"
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5 minutes ago, audiomick said:
I still reckon he is a bit of a twat.
And Monica is a shit camera operator.
Perhaps they should swap positions.
I remember doing that with girls (in the distant past) and it worked out swimmingly . . .
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At this point, I've spent as much on tires as I did to buy mySport new . . .
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8 minutes ago, Lucky Phil said:
Looks more like Motoheadache to me
Phil
"Not today, honey. I have a hiccup [at about 2800 rpm]."
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What with no experience with the CBX, I have refrained from comment. Yet, I had a significant foray into a similar era 1000cc 1975 Honda twenty-five years ago. Even then, support and parts were becoming difficult. I rode the GL1000 four years, about 44,000 miles, in some very demanding sport-touring riding with modern motorcycles in the group. She acquitted herself well, but was heavy and had limited ground clearance for aggressive cornering. I did love that flat-four shriek from 6-8,000 rpm!
In the end, I suspect the continual stream of costs was a factor in The Wife's endorsement of the V11 Sport. Pretty sure she might have thought, " At least the Moto Guzzi is a brand new bike. It couldn't possible bleed us like the old Honda. "
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Also love me some Nikki Lane!
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10 hours ago, footgoose said:
I stumbled on Rachael once again Docc and had to repost it. I'm glad you posted her.
Love me some Lake Street Dive !
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After your alignment, @gstallons, how much difference is there between the two pivot pins?
(Using my laser method, I found a difference of 0.002" and put this down to the tolerances of the method.)
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Bring them in so they are the same both sides to where they just touch, as Phil suggested?
IIRC, it was @gstallons that suggested backing them off a touch. I got the impression of a thousandth of an inch or two. Perhaps he could repost that rationale.
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Backed off a full rotation seems like a lot to me, but I'm no expert.
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On 5/1/2024 at 3:29 AM, gstallons said:
Hmmm. Klaatu !
Four months out and still riding your @$$ about getting to SSR XX, @gstallons . . .
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Thank you, again, @p6x !
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13 minutes ago, Lucky Phil said:
I don't back them off docc, too much chance of introducing freeplay. All single/double groove ball bearings will accept a decent amount of axial load and commonly do in practice. It's when it becomes excessive it's an issue such as when the wheel bearing spacer is too short and the amount of torque applied by the axle nut has to be tolerated. Remember even in that case the wheel bearings still last quite a while. In the case of the massive double row ball bearings at the pivot a small amount of preload is preferable to zero or clearance. When I say small I mean "nipped up" to coin an Aussie phrase. Maybe 1 foot pound or so. Think about ball races in a car gearbox main shaft and layshaft for example restraining the lateral force imposed by helical cut gears and 5 or 6 hundred foot pounds of torque generated by the engine.
The Koyo bearing catalogue also backs this up for deep groove ball bearings and advises if axial loads are large to increase the shoulder radial depth in the housing. So they accept that significant axial loads will sometimes occur.
Phil
"deep groove ball bearings" . . . is that the "C3" specification?
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3 hours ago, LaGrasta said:
Hey guys, since I removed the rear wheel, I also removed the jack-shaft for proper lubing, successfully completed. To do so, I removed the swing arm pivot dowels. What is the realignment process, I cannot find it in the factory manual.
At one South'n SpineRaid we measured the "standoff" of the threaded part of the pivot pins on six or eight spine frames. I had already taken great pains to set mine to center my tire contact patches to one another using a laser.
The conclusion came down to : turn each pivot in equally until they bottom, then back each off very slightly to unload the inner bearing races.
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So, yes, Tenni had a black seat (like all other V11), but were delivered with a brown (faux suede) seat. I would consider it a good sign the brown seat has stayed with the bike.
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1 hour ago, LowRyter said:
I noticed that 170 size tires have just about dried up. You guys seem to like 160 on the red frames?
I certainly do: 160/60.
Not sure about the 160/70 on the short frame Sports. Pretty sure I've never heard of 130 on the front of a V11. Plus I'm really not convinced a bigger tire will automatically provide more longevity.
(Just a reminder that all LongFrame V11, 2002-on, have a 5.5" rear rim that were delivered with a 180 while many find a 170 nicely suited to the larger rim.)
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10 hours ago, Gmc28 said:
Just saw MartyNZ’s post of the WW2 bird in NZ, which reminded me:
for anyone heading to the MGNOC at John day this year, at John Day you’re about 140 miles from Madras, where the owner of our company keeps his collection of warbirds. It’s truly worth seeing if you’re an enthusiast and have the time.
Ericksoncollection.com. Is the website (for some reason the link won’t paste, so i just typed it)
for anyone making the journey and not from around here (meaning, interested in tips on what to do out that direction), i could recommend a scenic riding route or two out toward Madras, and a fantastic steak house in Bend (50 mins south of Madras).
http://www.ericksoncollection.com/
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1 hour ago, Goofman said:
@gstallons, You asked that we inquire as to the state of Uranus. So, ?😎
Lends to a potential progression of the SSR mantra:
Get (Uranus) There.
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On 4/28/2024 at 9:09 AM, p6x said:
Send your addresses by Personal
emailMessages. More efficient than me asking each one of you.It is free of charge. The objective is to do some kind of team building for the motley crew.
If you feel generous, you can give to the webmaster for providing the playground in which we live.
[docc edit: to clarify using the forum's personal "Message" system.]
Edited post to clarify.
Thank you, again, @p6x for the "Team Building!"
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53 minutes ago, Pressureangle said:
Upcoming road construction on the section of U.S. 129 known as “The Dragon” in Blount County is expected to affect traffic into July. Expect delays and use extreme caution in the area, as workers will be present.
Crews will begin posting signage and mobilizing equipment Monday, April 22, for upcoming resurfacing between Tabcat Creek and the Tennessee/North Carolina state line on U.S. 129.
Thanks, @Pressureangle! Tennessee side of "The Dragon." Should be all refreshed by SSR XX . . .
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Careful, the 2003 panel differs from the 2000 with left/right signal indicators and no "battery" light.
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2 hours ago, p6x said:
I am sorry, but I have to say it: US Postal Services are really subpar!
"subpar " is quite charitable. I would have gone with "FUBAR."
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9 hours ago, motoguzzikc said:
I'll have a look this weekend!
What gauge wire should I use when running the ground wire off the regulator?
I sourced braided ground strap locally and sleeved it in heat shrink. Technically, I think it is 10 gauge.
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I looked back through the entire thread and have to suggest adding a dedicated ground/earth from the regulator case to the timing chest. Also, to clean/tighten/seal the main ground to the back of the gearbox on the right (behind the seat latch actuator).
It would be telling if the charging voltage changes after addressing the grounds.
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The Commando returns? really?
in Special place for banter and conversation
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Haha, I think I had to tell that story once before . . .