docc

> The pandemic crushes the dream of the Guzzisti: no gathering in the year of the Centenary Due to the covid restrictions, the event scheduled from 6 to 12 September is skipped. Appointment postponed to 2022. The mayor of Mandello: "There are no conditions to offer an event that lives up to expectations"

It appears the individual July/August 2018 issue that contains this article can be backordered individually without a subscription. For those not familiar, Motorcycle Classics is very well produced, expertly authored, and features spectacular photography.

The question reminds me of this thread . . .

While you are cleaning the throttle plate edges and the throttle bore, and throttle shaft - see if you can locate the air bypass hole on the inside of the throttle bore and apply some kind of release agent. A fifty-fifty mix of acetone and automatic transmission fluid is a known contender ("Ed's Red"). Dab a bit up into the air bypass recess from the outside, as well. Let it sit a overnight and maybe apply some heat from a hot air gun. Insert a screwdriver blade into the slot and give it a sharp * RAP * with a little hammer, perhaps even while turning the screwdriver in then out, in then out. Those screws and their channels benefit from a periodic cleaning...

Un-plug the PC3 and see what transpires? I don't understand those TPS values. Are they that much different from the V11 baseline (157 mV with the throttle plate completely closed = throttle rod unhooked, no idle stop screw contact, no high idle contact, clean plate edges and throttle bore)? With your (different from the V11) ECU, isn't the CO adjusted manually with a pot on the ECU? But that requires exhaust analysis?

Agreed. My treasured Olympia ventilated, and armored, one-piece is silver. About as reflective as it gets. Imagine that - docc thinks silver is a good idea . . .

BYOBacon?

Is that both Daytona and Centauro? And, what, 1992-1998?

That being the case, and your having asked the other inmates on the ward if this is not actually crazy . . . GET IT!!

My AeroStich one-piece tried to kill me with heat exhaustion, coming too close to heat stroke, (which is life threatening. Learn how to spot the difference, y'all!) the year when we had a June South'n Spine Raid. That was when the South'n Spine Raid moved permanently to The Weekend After (US) Labor Day (second weekend in September). I still travel in my 'Stich, but use an armored, mesh, one-piece suit made by Olympia for hi-temp duty. I do not see it available anymore, but prefer one-piece suits with armor. (@Pressureangle, I thought your AeroStich to be a one-piece?)

Rosso Mandello black cases are not prone to the failure of the 2002 V11, AFAIK.

Seeing as how we have largely mastered these SpineFrame beasts, there are more important TechSessions to consider . . .

Well, the V11 is already two separate looms: Fuel/Ignition/ECU and everything else. Simple enough, actually to split the charging off by itself.

Interesting topic came up on another thread. Moved here for better discussion.

An unexpected gift of kindness from @Mikko !

another Marabese moment . . .

On a recent visit to Tellico Plains with the wife, I noticed the restaurant on the river has reopened. Perhaps this is to be investigated! https://ironworkstellico.com/

Not just any dress. PARTY dress!

How cool, @PJPR01 ! Yes, Tellico Grains is delightful. As is the Tellicafe. Also, Trout Mountain Coffeehouse (more than just good coffee).

Once upon a time, SpineRaiders gathered for a grand loop on Saturday. More recently, it has worked out much mo' better to choose-up into small squads, solo, duos and whatever-you-like for the Saturday riding. Not only is this safer and kinder, the Saturday evening debriefing (libations on the pavilion and in the garage) are much livelier, varied, and more interesting. It is quite common to cross the Cherohala Skyway eastward toward the "Tail of the Dragon" / Deal's Gap. Some feel compelled to traverse those 318 curves in 11 miles. So they can say they did. And be legit getting the sticker and the T-shirt. Just be aware how congested that stretch is on the weekends. Factor in strict law enforcement, sharing the way with unskilled riders/drivers, and long delays for the quite common and often ugly collision incidents. Not to deter you from snatching up this iconic stretch of motorcycle road. My last ride over and back was enjoyable, uneventful, and fun. I got-me a couple stickers. Jus' sayin' . . . be aware. Otherwise, an interesting lunch spot opened a few years back quite near that locus that has great food and covered motorcycle parking. It has become quite enjoyable to "run into" other SpineRaiders lunching at the Tapoco Lodge.

Thanks for that. Yah, I slid a punch through the hole and rapped it with a wee ball pein hammer. Felt right solid, no play at all. Thanks for the replies! Once back apart, I'll suss the issue and post.

If I understand correctly, every time the ECU starts our V11 the enrichening cycle runs for some specified number of RPM, even if the motor is actually up to operating temperature. (?)

Pretty extensive thread on RAM Mounts -> here. @KINDOY2 achieved a fine result mounting to the steering stem:

To me, the teeth of the lower cam wheel (that activates the neutral switch) look slightly "proud" of the upper cam wheel, especially on the forward aspect (right side in this view) where the neutral switch resides . . Enough to defeat the switch? Sumpin' ain't right . . .