guzzipete

What about syringing in some sort of resin or epoxy first to coat the rear of the mirror? Perhaps the shot could be put in whilst it's still tacky, cementing it in place...

What about rubber shot? (used by law enforcement) You could fill the entire cavity with it. The only trouble might be getting some... Otherwise, perhaps some sort of plastic : http://plasticballs.com/acetate.htm

Is that the Highway Patrol behind me, or just a regular family sedan? Whilst perusing the net in search of an answer to this age old question, I came across a suggestion that drilling a small hole in the base of each mirror, and filling the back with fine grade shot (and obviously sealing up the hole afterwards) apparently gives you a vibe free rear view. Just wondering if anyone here had tried this, and if so, did it actually work? Cheers.

A rotation and balance should fix that.

If you're interested, just ask. Works a charm every time. I'm yet to meet a woman who's been offended by the question. Even after marriage women like to know that they've still "got it"...

Knowing Anna Kournikova I doubt it's photoshopped. Her abilities with a racket are not what made her a household name...

What he said... Colombia, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Norway, Peru, Poland, Russia, Spain (except in catalonia), Macedonia, Ukraine, Venezuela and Serbia it is worn on the right hand. Orthodox Christians and Eastern Europeans (except for the Romanians) also traditionally wear the wedding band on the right hand. In The Netherlands, Catholics wear it on the left, Protestants on the right. In Austria, Catholics wear it on the right. In Belgium, the choice of hand depends on the region of the country. Greek people, many being Orthodox Christians, also wear the wedding rings on the right hand in keeping with Greek tradition. A traditional reason to wear the wedding ring on the right hand stems from Roman custom and biblical references. The Latin word for left is "sinister", which in addition to this sense also has the same senses as the English word. The Latin word for right is "dexter", a word that evolved into "dexterity". Hence, the left hand had a negative connotation and the right a good one. For the same reason, an oath is sworn while raising the right hand. There you go, y'all learnt something. Didn't ya?

Yes, for someone who is fully naked she is far too overdressed! More funny that we all missed the wedding ring! "Hun, I'm going out today wearing nothing but body paint" "Yeah, sure thing luv" Hmmm...not the conversation I'd be having with my partner! Mum never did teach me how to share. Hell, I get miffed if people go and plonk themselves down on my bike without asking!

Not the mention the earings...

I needed to give mine a gentle tap from underneath with a rubber mallet.

IMO it comes back to what RH said about the levels being for 'dry' components. The factory workshop manual is quiet specific on how to fill the bevel drive, requiring that the level be at the lip of the check opening. In fact, it goes on to state that the filler nut should be installed before the check level nut, meaning it would be impossible to add more oil to the drive once the appropriate level had been achieved. I think it would be foolish to install the check level nut first, add more oil, then install the filler nut. As stated, this is not the correct filling procedure as outlined in the manual.

37% of American's don't know where America is on a map. I'm sure a similar percentage also don't know that it's the rubber side that goes on the road. Cue tip over valve for the North American market.

I believe one is an overflow (see that little hole just inside the fuel filler cap, that's were it goes), and the other is a tank breather. On State-side models this connects into a fuel vapour purification and recirculation system. On my Aussie bike it joins the overflow in just emptying out onto the ground... Sure, as a result I don't have a tip over valve, but I don't plan on tipping the bike over you see...

Yes you're right, the bikes in that list are oldish - and oldish on purpose - see prior comment re: Guzzi being old school. As I've said before, compared to bikes of a similar technological era it aint heavy, for it's their brother. One might think there is a recurring theme of being old here, but I tend to like the term traditional or sport classic as a better descriptor. A heritage, heart, and soul you will not find in the lifeless modern rice burner. Cookie cutter sports bikes soon forgotten about like yesterday's news. The Guzzi draws comments like no bike that I've ever owned before. From old timers reminiscing to wide eyed teenagers wondering what the hell it is. There's not a thing I would change about it. P.S Before somebody dares suggests German build quality, what fun would there be in a bike that you didn't need to tinker with? For me that's part of the love affair!

LOL, give me time! (notch up one more)

They also feature in the Breva 750 IE parts catalogue. They bear the same part number, with the description "Decal - Aquila". Aquila is Latin for Eagle. Your local Guzzi dealer should be able to order them for you.

True, but they are apples and oranges.

Perhaps this is more appropriate...

I can just imagine the music this thing is playing whilst the motor is trying to twist itself out of the engine bay. Very Guzzi...

... or the Ducati comparo that y'all here seem to love.

Sorta like comparing this... to this...

It's not about picking out the "fat kids" as you put it, as that list is hardly exhaustive. You'll find most bikes of that era sit around the 250kg (wet weight) mark. The Guzzi is not the little "fatty" everyone makes it out to be. Your comparison to the Aprilia baffles me. Maybe I've got it wrong, but you're comparing this... to this... Looks silly in pictures. Doesn't it.

Sarcasm noted, but that's not what I was saying. I only suggested that it's weight "problem" needed to be put into perspective with machines that shared a similar level of technological development/advancement. Like it or not, the Guzzi is old school. That happened to be one of the charms that attracted me to the marque.

Well how come y'all aren't getting any blow-by?! Perhaps this Roper plate does something to stop the oil sloshing up there? Maybe these same people have K&N (or similar) pods, or are going sans lid, and as such no longer have the connection to the air box for the oil to go into? I guess in that case it finds its way where ever their crankcase breather hose ends up... out on the road?! Just a thought... This oil starvation is obviously an issue because a number of people have mentioned it, but then why isn't it happening to everyone's bike... hmmm... maybe it is, and my warning light is blown?! ...and why hasn't it been the subject of a factory recall? (or has it?) Surely at least one Guzzi engineer came across this problem in testing? Or that there would have been numerous customer complaints since, bringing the matter to the attention of management. Do the people that experience this problem race their bikes? 'cause (as I've said before) I ride like a grandma (yes, skirt and all). Having said that I've ridden up some long steep hills (really steep) with the engine under load (I am naughty and tend to let it labour), and not a flicker of the oil light have I seen... So many questions...

Hey, how'd you know that's how much I took out?! No, it definitely wasn't vapour that I was wiping off the inside of the throttle body. Oil had pooled in there. Perhaps my bike is missing these drip valves you speak of? At any rate, I like your rationale/method of topping up the oil, so will do that from now on. Many thanks!