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The V7 is pawing the stable floor.
As for fuel range, Docc, it’s always, an “it depends” thing.
i have never run out of gas on either of my V 7’s. The Stornello is the thirstier of the two, the V7 III has gone over 200 on a full tank, and I still had more when I filled it then I thought should be there.
Given the forecast 38-40F overnight low, I am a wee bit less enthusiastic about an early launch than my mount,
And, last-minute leave-the-house chores may mean a later and warmer morning start, anyway.
Not sure where I’ll spend tomorrow night, but I want to get down the road as far as I can.
My laptop is hors de combat and in the shop for a month, so everything I do digitally is a PITA on the cell phone.
Riding will cure my whining.
Bill
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4 minutes ago, LowRyter said:
TPS on my Sport has been OK for 50k. The EV has had three or four at 72k. Recently got the whole thing done, cleaned out the TB, reset balance and replaced TPS (actually went through 2, first one sent back).
At the same time, got balance & tune, brakes and tires and once over on the Sport. TPS OK.
I hope my Guzzi fiddling is done for a few years. I've thought about getting rid of the EV and sometimes the Sport but once I ride them, especially when they're running RIGHT, they put a smile on face. Since I've got them back the Duc was been ridden about half as before.
Bingo to all of that!
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16 minutes ago, Randy said:
I'll start looking for the lodging in a nice location.
I have a house in Abingdon so I can preview routes over a few weekends.
Tie these two loops together and you get a 4 hour, 170 mile or so loop that includes the Back of the Dragon.
Great.
I ride in that area a bit. As you know, it's quite fine.
Will check out those loops this evening.
Kathi abandoned me this morning for a trip to Italy, so I'm In the Moto Grappa getting the V7 III ready for my run to the KSR.
I'll be back for two days, then return for my semiannual Mutton Run. Yee ha; war is heck!
Bill
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2 hours ago, Randy said:
Maybe we can start looking into a Tazewell, VA mid season (weekend after 4th of July?) RAID for next year. Lots of nice riding there and beautiful countryside.
15 minutes ago, docc said:There's an "idea!"
The best "Good Idea Fairies" don't only come up with suggestions, they do what Joe has done in Kentucky.
So, Randy, assuming that your use of "we" was in the royal sense, what's your plan?
Bill
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9 hours ago, docc said:
With the spring Kentucky SpineRaid a week out, I reckon it is time to refocus on the matter at hand . . .
My latest TPS setting(s) remind me of a girl I dated in college - like, I was never sure where she was going to be (all over the place).
Pretty sure mySport is rideable, but what a mess fighting the TPS. Second try at replacement brakepads are scheduled for delivery tomorrow. I'm 230 miles into a 400 mile Waddington Window and running out of time trying not to be The TechSession.
More SpineRaid swag . . .
As tech is pretty much a spectator sport for me, I look forward to hearing some stories about that girl you dated in college.
Bill
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Welcome.
I hear that the US is a big place.
So, unless you are in a very tight witness-protection program, consider narrowing that down a bit.
Oh, and maybe a pic of that new V100.
Best,
Bill
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Talked with Joe last night -- who was having his own 4-wheel travel adventure at the time.
As I told him, my planned conflicting trip to the PNW has been cancelled/postponed as a result of my riding bud deciding that he should break his arm! So selfish.
Anyway, as the old saw goes, "it's an ill wind ..., etc."
So, I am back to attending. Joe said that my readmission will only cost me this:
After this event, I'll ride back home on Sunday/Monday, and head back to Kentucky's Daviess County on Thursday for the Mutton Run! On the bright side, too, I'll get to see ailing Aunt Wilma again
... probably for last the time, at least on this planet.
But, as Kathi will be in Italy
, I can play.
Have to figure out some way to keep the hummingbirds fed, and the grass will grow to the point I'll need a herd of goats to keep it mowable, but I don't want to miss the fun.
Thinking that I'll ride the V7 III for Act I at Dale Hollow, then the Griso for mutton's Act II of My Old Kentucky Home on a Guzzi.
Bill
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What a great thread.
I'll contribute when I get the time.
See you in '24.
Bill
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Some of you who decry luggage are either bachelors or wear the same underwear for a week.
I am neither of those, and am happily supervised.
Bill
P.S. The other reality for me is that I am a lousy planner and packer.
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52 minutes ago, al_roethlisberger said:
Wow 270k!
... and 107k! You definitely get your money's worth out of your vehicles!
Soooo hey, is Wayne Orwig still making those replacement stalks, and if so what is his contact info?
I'll ask him when I get back to Virginia. Naturally, there will be a surcharge for my providing contact info.
17 minutes ago, Chuck said:What I meant was to keep an eye on it because if the throttle body migrates aft and the rod drags, the throttle will be hard to close.
I don't know when they did it, but later FI Guzzis have a throttle body "assembly."
I don't know the experiences of others, but I was aware of the sticking cable before the recall fix, but not since.
Actually, my throttle grip still sticks, but because of my inept installation of heated grips.
I have decided to view that as a "feature," i.e., aftermarket cruise control.
Bill
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18 hours ago, al_roethlisberger said:
Rear "HD" turn signals. You can see where the previous owner chopped off the rotten OEM stalks, and used the special clip-in/bolt-on base to mount the replacement signals. Even these bases are starting to disintegrate though, so I'll probably have to come up with some sort of new adapter or somehow use the internal metal of the OEM to make it work. We'll see over time.
Even though my EV has been garaged unless being ridden or on trips, all of my turn signals went south relatively early on. And, of course, with 107K miles, such is not unexpected.
I used popsicle sticks as splints, black vinyl tape to cover those, and caple ties for additional support. Pretty lame, but, hey, they worked and only looked half-, not all-, bad.
Then, the (Great) Wayne Orwig, Guzzi Guru Extraordinaire, sent me these:
Made those on his 3D printer. Pretty high end -- as is all of Wayne's work, and even come with a period Guzzi eagle.
Haven't installed them yet, but look forward to doing that soon.
On an unrelated note, found that lost pic of HRH, Al, Lord Roethlisberger, at that moto-gathering this past Saturday in Cartage, N.C..
Off to home at the top of Virginia later this morning. Even tho I'll be on back roads where traffic is slower, I'll still be cursed by many for my Grapes of Wrath rig. The mighty four of the 2009 Honda Fit -- with 270K+ miles! -- can only do so much when towing.
Bill
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I tried pasting the whole post I put into the ADV V7 sub-thread here rather than the link, but failed in several ways to get that to work.
Given the Al Rothlesberger content
, it's worth your trouble to go elswhere momentarily.
Actually, as I mention in that post, I failed to get Al's pic. Well, I thought I took it, but it disappeared from my phone. Maybe he's in a witness-protection program?
A great fellow.
Here's the link: ADV Post about "Meeting Famous Al"
Bill
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I'm cheap (he says, snapping suspenders
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Pledge works just fine.
Bill
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Too bad today won't work.
Back to you on your EV questions soon, but here are a few quick comments.
I have been attentive to servicing, and thus it's had few issues. One -- "over washing" as a new owner led to a corroded ignition switch and expensive tow. Almost missed a daughter's wedding.
Needed TPS in early 20K's; fine since.
Only recalls I "recall" were (1) rear wheel had potential spoke problems, but never heard of a real life instance of failure; and (2) to add a throttle=return cable.
Recently, I have had "rough running" of the seemed unbalanced TB sort. Finally came to conclusion that it needs new injectors. Ordered those; they await installation.
Our Wendell kids and grands are in Hawaii, returning tomorrow. I go home to Virginia on Monday. We come here every few months, so will let you know.
Oh, HDM?
Hot Dog & Mustard.
Bill
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Very nice, Al.
Pity about your blue. My '98 is in the much more desirable and coveted HDM livery.
Seriously, it has 107K miles and is still a strong runner.
BTW, I am riding my Stornello over from Wendell for a 1 p.m. lunch at http://www.pik-n-pig.com in Carthage. It's a (small, I think) gathering of some all-brand locals.
We are housesitting down here for a set of our kids vacationing in Hawaii. I trailered the Storny down here -- yes, I know; for shame -- and have been doing some local roads past few days. See, e.g., N.C. Day Ride 1 & N.C. Day Ride 2.
Anyway, maybe I'll see you in Carthage.
Bill
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I am not sure what the best solution is, but I know that it doesn’t include this:
I really like the watch -- #002/300 -- as a memento of good moto-times, but it is decidedly not from Glashütte.Have had it for 15 years or so. Stopped running about 10 years ago.
Had watch shops in Davenport, Iowa, and, later, one in Fort Lauderdale, try to fix.
Seemed to work awhile, then went back to sleep. One of the repair shops said that wearing it while riding a motorcycle transmitted too much vibration.
Hmmmmm. OK, but more than flying one of these?
I'll bet that those controls buzzed as much as a big block Guzzi!
Anyway, a nice watch; wish it worked.
Think I’ll send it here, http://www.watchrepairsusa.com, and hope for the best.
Bill
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This isn't a reply to Skip's, next above, as that's in Joe's lane.
But ... legendary Virginia Guzzista Ron Komoroski forwarded this email to his list. I paste it in so that attendees of the sKSR might plan a raid on the krautrad riders and fellow travelers.
I am still sad that I had to back out for unfixable calendar-conflict issues.
Bill
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Va Guzzisti,
Dear Ron and Alice Komoroski:My name is Ken King and I represent the BMW Motorcycle Club of Nashville (BMW MCON). The BMW MCON is hosting its annual European Riders Rally in Burkesville, KY May 18-21. This is the 24th year for our Club to host the European Riders Rally in Burkesville, KY. As the name of the Rally implies, all makes and models of Euro bikes are welcome at the rally. In the past, we’ve had a decent contingent of Moto Guzzi bikes owners attend the rally. I noticed on the Moto Guzzi National Owners Club website that you were listed as the "Virginia Reps”. I just wanted to make you aware of the Rally should a group of Moto Guzzi riders out of Virginia want to attend.You can learn more about the Rally by visiting our club’s rally web page atAlso attached is a PDF of an promotion we’ve posted in various motorcycle magazines advertising the rally. It has a QR code you can scan to get to the same web pages. Feel free to pass the PDF along to other Moto Guzzi riders or even post to your social media pages.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me at ken.king@comcast.net or call or text me on my mobile at 615-495-6374 (m).Thank you.Ken KingRally Chair - 2023 European Riders RallyBMW Motorcycle Club of Nashville615-495-6374 (m) -
Concur on sound, Dave.
Moto bliss!
Sure miss my Ballabio with its Mistrals.
Your vid is rolling as I peck out this envious reply.
Bill
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6 hours ago, pete roper said:
Just because I'm a terrible attention whore but it does look very nice, especially in the sun!
[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52767196911_28f284759f_b.jpg[/img]
Hmmmmm.
Can't see pic, Pete.
Might be "operator issue" at my end.
Bill
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3 hours ago, gstallons said:
I am gonna be there . It might be in a F250 support vehicle w a tool box full of tools , but I will be there . Arthritis is so bad
I don't think I could hold grips long enuf to make the ride .
Can't "like" that, @gstallons.
I, too, have that affliction, but, as it's on the mild side, I find that aspirin cuts it (enough) to push through.
My right wrist is the way more painful of the pair, following a "I laid 'er down" event in 2003.
I was attempting to pass an old red pickup on that sweet stretch of ridge-top pavement on Alab. SR 281 near Cheaha S.P. -- yes, flashed lights and tapped horn -- when said bubba turned left without warning of any kind. Told me it was his "reg'lar turn'round point."
Bent my right thumb all the way back! Yes, that hurt some.
Then rode the EV to a friend's house in Anniston. Said friend's wife was a RN, and he a bourbon aficionado. A nice combo.
OK, must go on with (related) Paul Harvey.
So, had surgery. Seemed to go well. Then, after wearing cast for a bit, I went in for a checkup.
You know it's a bad sign when the doc's assistant starts to heave when she removed the first cast.
Next thing I knew, I was in an ambulance headed to the hospital!
In the prep for surgery #2, the anesthesiologist -- a stunning darling of a woman who looked (at least in my memory and retelling) like Andie McDowell right out of Groundhog Day -- asked me if there was anything I wanted. I passed over what I wanted to say
, and came up with a lame "How about a beer?"
She responded with "Let's make it a six pack," and punched the button. Lights out.
OK, back to writing that speech on 19th century military law. Call me if you are suffering from insomnia along with arthritis.
Bill
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Well, darn it, along with some much stronger expletives.
I cannot be at this inaugural event.
I PM'd Joe about it first, and appreciated his kind response.
While the details aren't worth relating, it just got too hard to bundle the sKSR with mutton run and trek out to the PNW to wrestle with the grands out there. I really cannot fathom how a 75-YO retired guy and (cradle-robbed, of course
) bride can have calendars without any breathing room between now and August!
Then, when it already was getting stressful enough, a sweet aunt in her late '80's (also in Kentucky) who has been an inspirational dynamo of energy for decades, has fallen seriously ill. She asked for us to come in sooner than (an unsaid) later. That tore it.
Well, I guess you got the details anyway. Sorry.
Joe, I am way more sorry about missing your great event. I am sure there will be pix ... other than the mugshots of course.
I and others look forward to seeing them.
Bill
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On 3/16/2023 at 4:35 AM, ScuRoo said:
Agree all hapless kidnapped souls were happy to have their bodies released Bill - doubtless equally happy when they received the bondage bill! 😊
I admit my awakened aversion is systemic…
“I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves.”
~ Harriet Tubman
Yours reminds me -- perhaps because I am dealing with someone whose location is listed as "UK (Oz)" and who quoted an American
-- of this from a 16th century Englishman:
The Lawyer makes no plea but for privat profitte, and buildes goodly houses, and purchaseth whole countries about him . . . . The souldiour serves his countrye for a small stypende, and would be contended with alowance but to buie meate, drinke, and cloath.
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[Lawyers] affect eloquence to maintain bad causes; they are studiously affable to procure new clients; they are devilishly subtle to cloak inconveniences. Seeming to be ministers of light, they hunt after continual darkness, concluding the truth within a golden cloude, making blacke white, and white blacke, darkenyng all things with their distinctions that should give light, so that in all things they seem civil, yet in all things they are most uncivil.
Barnaby Riche, 1577
Best wishes,
Bill
P.S. On the merits, maybe Piaggio is right to grab better control of its name, V100's seem to be selling very well. I am even considering -- while looking carefully to see if Kathi, who is sitting next to me can see this
-- getting one! I really dont need one, and a Kubota calls a bit louder, but, of course, none of that is important when dealing with moto-lust.
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1 hour ago, ScuRoo said:
Lawyers deliberately try & get people’s backs up to make a fight of it
It merely confirms my updated beliefs that they’re all still just a bunch of vagina owners
Apropos vaginas, I don't own one, either, but I have found them quite useful over the years.
Lawyers less so, and certainly are less fun -- well, except for one or two that possessed the subject private part, but that was before my Perfect Pillion & Polish Princess
, so the less said about that these days, the better.
As for lawyers, I understand how folks can think as you do -- and, occasionally, I even share that view.
Still, when I hear such statements, I am reminded of the several times over my 50+ years of practice when I picked up such lawyer-bashing folks at the local jail and how happy they were to see me.
Bill
Member, Kentucky Bar, since 1971
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I am starting to worry about the Moto Grappa …
… and am glad I decided to put this sign inside instead of outside.
OTOH, living as I do in Frederick County, at the top of Virginia, I think my views are more of the Molon labe sort ...
Seriously, I appreciate the commercial need to protect intellectual property of all kinds, yet, especially for mini-brands such as Moto Guzzi, balancing the loss of trade dress protection by the name becoming generic against the gain from “advertising” by enthusiasts of the marque would sure seem counterproductive.Rather than absolute “cease & desist” letters, Piaggio suits might have accomplished the same thing with requiring a token payment for use, thus protecting their ownership without alienating so many Guzzisti.They must have a rosier view of the moto-future than I do.Maybe it’s just the “principle of the thing.”That then gets to that old curse: “God grant my enemy a lawsuit in which he is right.”
Back to reality here, which, in my case, means Her Grace’s list.
Bill
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spring Kentucky Spine Raid (KSR)
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Well, darn it , and thanks to Best Buy fornicating me much of the morning, I didn’t get away from Winchester until 1 p.m.
Made it to Parkersburg, West Virginia, which leaves a big chunk of an almost 400 miles to ride tomorrow.
C'est la vie. There are worse fates.
Bill