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On 5/7/2024 at 1:56 AM, Guzzi-in-Vancouver said:
Hi @ScuRoo are there any Aussie commentators like this you could recommend? I follow Matt Barrie (here he is on the Equity Mates show) and would be interested in others of a similar bent.
I find it odd that people escape from UK to Oz, and yet the situation almost seems worse there (from the outside).
cheers!
Locally? Dystopian Downunder substack and Aussie17
#1 by a country mile? Ex- Pfizer VP Mike Yeadon
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14 hours ago, Admin Jaap said:
A large proportion? We have about 50.000 farmers in NL, and maybe 200 have sold their farm. Most of them have no successor and they sold their farm voluntarily and for good money. So no, I don't think we have a lot of newbie bikers here that are former farmers.
Why the increase? My guess is road congestion and parking fees.You could be totally correct on the congestion and fees
But I tend to take a more nuanced view 😏
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This is an intro into the above post. The report itself is a little long to read so it will only appeal to some, but for those who find detail interesting it is a fascinating in depth dive into what’s driving the transport agenda in the UK
Question is: why are all these US billionaire's inserting themselves into another sovereign country’s processes
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There’s a mishmash of searching for a solution and all slightly improve but not 100% cure
These issues appear to have been resolved in the European spec bikes - it’s a done and dusted issue in the Italian Anima Guzzista discussions
Did Daveguzzi1 get his resolved?
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On 5/1/2024 at 7:38 AM, footgoose said:
I would say yes. In many areas. ICE vs EV especially. Often times social trends go the other way, from US to GB. I won't get into particulars here but for anyone who cares to look, the writing is on the wall. Some will never see it. The 'boiling frog' adage comes to mind, and cognitive dissonance is a tough adversary.
I thought his summary of the report was good. Whomever wrote the article was addressing A.What is happening there, and B.What the authorities say they intend to happen. Paying attention to the minutia of local market trends is the best predictor of probable outcomes.
UK and US differ most obviously in area size and distance, humans per area, public transport, and EU influence, so we'll have a bit more time here to 'deal' with it...hopefully. I watch the UK on all political levels. Thanks for posting!
The social trends you speak of seem to be driven by a lot of US philanthropy dollars!
This report is revealing
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14 hours ago, Admin Jaap said:
Checked the bike sales in NL for 2024: First quarter: Around a 25% increase! Top seller is not surprisingly the BMW R1300GS. Bestselling brand: Kawasaki.
That’s a massive increase - 25% !
Was sales way down last year or have a large proportion of farmers come into money and decided to splurge on a bike instead of a JD?
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That’s a bold statement - longevity for sure but they aren’t that good
Raw Rock n Roll as it should be?
Not many would argue against AC/DC
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Is Britain the canary in the coal mine?
I’m expecting a V100 LeMans to be released by end of 2025 to coincide with completion of MG factory production revamp.
If this tips a trend will that realistic expectation turn into a vain hope?Geoff Buys Cars keeps a close eye on the UK scene
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22 hours ago, KINDOY2 said:
Unfortunately..As Scud eluded to...although they are beautiful...the 2002 will have bubbling engine and transmission paint..if not now ( It looks like it does) ..eventually..( ask me how I know). 2002's all get it..and like I once heard someone say. " It is like a beautiful woman with a big wart on her nose..you can't see beyond it.
It’s not so much the bubbling but the paint deteriorates to a faded grey looking salt lick
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On 3/25/2024 at 7:58 AM, Lucky Phil said:
I've seen a few interviews with these people over the last few years but nobody's listening for the reasons mentioned. People would rather listen to irrational teenagers. Does anyone know a rational teenager.
Phil
One reason nobody’s listening is that there’s a lot of ‘in plain sight’ obfuscation going on under our noses that various levels of grubberment are implementing.
Here in Australia it’s rife.
Here’s an insightful discussion about how the climate emergency scare will move people and communities from their homes
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Rational teenagers? How very dare you!
Only Asperger teens are rational
https://dailysceptic.org/2024/03/31/the-green-energy-mess-that-nobody-will-admit-to/
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Looking at that seat I was visibly wincing
But then I scrolled on a few more pics… and quietly sighed with relief
Phew! Now that’s custom
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This’ll put a little more flesh on those fossilised bones… ⛽️ 🏍️
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On 3/11/2024 at 9:20 AM, docc said:
Pretty sure, yes: "All 15M in the USA."
Not sure I have ever heard of a "2006" V11. Or even a 2005 in the USA. I was thinking the 2005 Scura R was the last of the breed, but have never heard of one of those in the USA . . .
The Scura R was indeed the last iteration of the breed.
A handful each to selected European countries only. UK received 4 in total.
Articles indicated there were only supposed to be 23 made. A reputable Guzzi source refuted that & stated 18 in number only.
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3 hours ago, pete roper said:
I've built two single spark 1400's. There is a lot of work involved. Torque is prodigious. Outright power increase is minimal. Enlarging the motor produces big difficulties with oil expulsion/crankcase pressurisation. As you say the oil cooling circuits between the single spark and twin spark engines are entirely different and I've never heard an adequate explanation of how these people have addressed that issue.
The reason why much greater power is well nigh impossible to get is because of the side draft head design, narrow included valve angle and combustion chamber shape. Effect of cam changes will be minimal. I don't doubt that they are fun to ride, I just don't get why people have to make silly claims for them.
Lots of people been saying there’s no more power to be gotten out of V8’s down at the drags for years…
Until somebody comes along & proves ‘em wrong! 😂
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On one of my other forums I hang out on a biker friend bought this to my attention - as this affects my mates in the UK (I lived there for 15 years) I thought I’d pass the original poster’s message. It’s all supranational lead now - nothing sovereign - so probably be coming everybody’s way.
I just hope Guzzi hurries up & puts out a V100 LeMans soon because I wanna own one before the world ends!
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This is over a year old, but I confess I wasn’t aware of it. I must say, I had thought that the ban on ICE (internal combustion engined) bikes had been announced in conjunction with that for cars.
Stuart Fillingham’s bike channel I’ve only recently come across, confirmation of how long I’ve not been paying much attention to things motorcycle, despite continuously owning at least one bike since 1977.
I’m feeling genuinely sad, as an understatement, that this ban on petrol powered motorcycles marks the unequivocal end of an era of “the freedom of the open road”, which was afforded to people of all ages, but particularly young people, for around the last century. One of the many advantages of motorcycles, unless you buy something so large that it sacrifices it’s main advantage in traffic, is the ability to weave your way through static jams and out the other side.
Again, so long as you don’t buy a behemoth like a Victory, or ride around like Valentino Rossi, you’ve the manoeuvrability and economy to get you around quite economically. If you’re willing to put up with very limited power, some small engined machines cost peanuts to run, especially bought 5th hand. These also offer surmountable challenges to a young person, forced to learn how to perform basic maintenance (I’ve never had my bikes serviced by a bike shop, because I couldn’t afford to & very soon didn’t need to).
If what was going on was a combination of climate change and limitations on availability of so-called fossil fuels, small capacity motorcycles would be a very helpful, partial solution.
But they’re being banned too, in 2030.
The only explanation for the behaviour of our government is that it, along with the governments of scores of other countries, have been captured by (or worse, wilfully collaborated with) supranational forces such as we see manifest in the WEF (you’ll be aware that there are multiple other supranational groups who have been operating for long periods of time, about whom we never hear on our captured media & it is likely to they’re the source of WEF’s “marching orders”.
I don’t know how far down the rabbit hole Stuart Fillingham has got, but he’s a bright person, a former beat policeman (remember those?) & lifelong biker. He knows that climate change as an existential crisis is just a lie, but I don’t know what else he’s worked out.
He has pointed out something that I’d neglected to realise, and that’s that the imminent loss of access to cheap transport (like small bikes, or Geoff Buys Cars-style, near end of life ICE cars) means that the rural poor will largely not have access to employment. I don’t think any political party has yet pointed this out, and it’s a devastating problem. I imagine it’s objective is to force people off the land and into inadequate, still expensive, rentals of multiple occupation.
Best wishes
Mike
Ps: I wrote one post, which was deleted as I watched, seconds after posting it.
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On 2/29/2024 at 4:57 AM, Speedfrog said:
For clarity in the matter of ECU type, none of the V11 Sports US models came with 15RC nor O2 sensor.
Only Euro models!
If your V11 Sport is a US import, it came with a 15M and no Lambda sensor - so unless it was modified by a PO . . . .
Correct. 👍😎 No US V11 models.
Only the later V11 models destined for European countries, including Britain, Australia. New Zealand.
The US models missed out on the 15RC ecu which has the O2 sensor closed loop feedback.
I’d pointed this out previously.
This is an international forum where folks with v11’s outside the US come seeking information.
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On 2/19/2024 at 9:41 PM, GuzziMoto said:
I am sad to hear of Dr Johns passing. Life is often too short. Death does not wait for you to be ready.
That Dr John did not invent the spine frame doesn't mean what Dr John did was any less impressive. He also did not invent the internal combustion engine. Everything people are doing nowadays is on the backs of those who came before. Arguably Tony Foale didn't "invent" the spine frame either, as bikes have used spine frames before he "invented" it. A better way of phrasing it might be that Tony Foale helped develop the spine frame that we know.
The Guzzi sideways V twin is a natural fit for a spine frame.
Everybody who rubbed shoulders with Dr John described him as a kind & generous soul.
Mother Guzzi has never credited Foale for the spine frame to my knowledge - it’s on the company to own up & compensate Foale if warranted.
Speculation of nefarious intent has been attributed to the story of Foale & Dr John.
But does this actually fit with Dr John’s character? It’s patently at odds from those who contributed first hand reports on their Dr John experiences.
Not really worth a pile of beans 🫘 inasmuch to tarnish Dr John’s generosity, passion & contribution to Moto Guzzi’s racing achievement.
Dr John sure knew how to extract reliable high power out of his Guzzi’s.
Bloody legend r.i.p.
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https://mgprotos.com/prototypes
Dr John was a legend. His influence reached the very furtherest corner of the planet…
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With regard to one of the old hands on the forum… Helicopter Jim was one of those that when he spoke I listened intently.
It was actually one of his quipped comment's years ago that ultimately triggered my own decision to go ahead & install Mike Rich’s hi-comp pistons
Really valued Helicopter Jim’s input here & am saddened SV40 cut short his 66 years. It was lovely to see his photo & I give Helicopter Jim a respectful salute.
Another gone r.i.p. 🫡
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Another gone r.i.p.
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in Special place for banter and conversation
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This world in my hand dissolves when riding thru the bush in the hills to the syncopated beat - pulling into a no reception pub my pint filled hand soon becomes more than the sum of its parts
In reality it’s a lovely break… from the matrix!
My Guzzi rides are my grounding
Cheers 🍺