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The interwebs can be amazing. I am amazed that this song was ever performed live. And more amazed it was captured on video. Sure, it is a cacophony of sound and video, but, hey: " Blood Makes Noise !"

Yes, indeed. The JIS "cross head screw" is not a "Phillip's Head." I have re-cut all of my "cross-head" screw drivers to limit/eliminate "cam-out."

And all this time since hearing from @Orson . . .

@-Martin.Glaeser- speaks the truth. Again. Thank you, Martin, for staying with us.

My understanding is this is exactly what the Phillip's head was designed for: for the driver to "cam out" on assembly without over-torquing. They were never designed to take apart. Agreed on Torx and Robinson drives being positive engagement, both in and out.

Yeah, we agree on this. My introduction to this concept was discovering the true purpose of the "Phillip's Head Screw." Then came Torx . . .

I have long been fond of saying that consumer products, perhaps all the way from toasters to airliners, are designed with two purposes: build and sell.

I always thought it would be compelling to have photos of my luscious Sport with an appropriate "model." There are so many obstacles to that happening. Not the least of which is being a bassman. My guitar guys asked me, "What do you call the woman on the arm of a bassman?" > a tattoo <

Sounds good. You're on, mate!

Beta Testing of the new generation Moto Guzzi has begun!

You really have the Sport looking great, @motoguzzikc! Here is a link to a Tekno thread that shows the internal support plate, as well as my outcome using a professional fabric restoration product: SEM Color Coat Flexible Coating Landau Black Interior Paint . . .

Derecho are wicked straight-line wind, storm front events, not uncommonly 70-90 mph! I hope all of us are using quality radar apps on our mobile devices and know what the derecho radar signature looks like. Do not ride in these!

Early production 2000 Sport with the finned steel exhaust flanges. #960 of about 3500 produced that year.

The wee rear fender has a nice, flowing shape to it, but . . . "That is all."

Kara Grainger, y'all . . .

Vespa-doll on the prowl for Guzzi-guys . . .

Not sure that will screw in to the V11 tank: Compare here:

Big welcome and excitement to share the V11 passion @Ali Fra! Here is a link to the Shift Improvement.

Haha, I think I had to tell that story once before . . .

"That's what she said!"

Perhaps they should swap positions. I remember doing that with girls (in the distant past) and it worked out swimmingly . . .

At this point, I've spent as much on tires as I did to buy mySport new . . .

"Not today, honey. I have a hiccup [at about 2800 rpm]."

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. "

Also love me some Nikki Lane!