Chuck

Kool. The internet can be a wonderful thing..

I know it's a little late to ask, but have you considered a Craig's list oven and your own gun?

That project will last for about 6 hours, or until terminal boredom sets in. Don't ask me how I know..

I keep trying to be. But I'll never quit making stuff. It's what I do.

Oh, she's faithful enough.. she just requires attention.

That's 20, (minimum order from the water jet shop) so it's a go. I'll wait a bit more before ordering steel to see if anyone else wants one.

Done.

Ok, you're in.

^^^^ You three guys are on the list. That makes 13.

Yeah, it'll be fine.

So far, we have nine. I'm planning on getting 20 cut at the water jet shop. I'll spam a couple of other sites. Won't be able to buy that villa in Italy without making a few more..

Still want them, Bruce?

No problem. They can't hold the tolerance I need for the holes, slots, etc. but can cut the outer and inner profiles, saving me all the band sawing and eating up small cutters. So. I'll let them do that, and then do the closer tolerance stuff on the mill. Send me an email if you want one. This kinda reminds me of work..

Ok, ok.. I've located a water jet shop within easy riding distance. I'll go have a chat with them this week to see if it's practical to do that. I haven't kept track of every one that says they want one. I'm guessing another 20 or so? Reply to 59dotChuck at gmail dot com, and I'll get a handle on it.

My internet connection is udders skyward again.. seriously, if you want to do one, just do what Phil did and weld on an extension to yours.

That's a qualified maybe. I've had several inquires.. I'm *not* going to do all that labor again, no matter how much I like you guys. Let me see if I can find some water jet or laser shop that will do the grunt work. Right now, I have more important stuff to do. Off to the Kentucky rally tomorrow..

Well, if you *liked* the R90S, have a hard look at any Tonti LeMans. They are every bit as capable, maybe *more*reliable.. Guzzi didn't put the rectifier inside the engine cases, and more fun. Captain Obvious here, but as far as I'm concerned, a motorcycle is all about the motor. I've had 13 Guzzis of all sizes and types in the modern era, from the early V700 through the Norge, small blocks, big blocks, 2V, 4V, and I've loved every one of them. It's all about the motor. If you are a gear head, and it sounds like you are.. give one a try. They don't let you forget you are "operating a machine," one of the things I like best.

Where's that :hurl: emoticon? I've had two Beemers, too.. but I'm a slow learner. The two valve Guzzi (pick one) is head and shoulders above them, JUST MY HONEST OPINION. No offence intended to those poor deluded souls that actually like them. Guzzis routinely go over 100K miles without even doing a valve job.. if properly maintained. I had an oil head when I first rode a Guzzi. Unloaded that sucker and have never looked back. Chuck, Deacon, Church of Guzzi

Well, I guess mules can swim, but they're slow. Yes the tutorial makes it plain how the preselector works, and is a great resource for us.

The Siemans relays were problematic from the start. That said, I've seen them go for years and 10s of thousands of miles. Just the same, I'd change them all out. Get new ones from Pryo Dan. DPGuzzi.com. Cheap. (Guzzi content)

Ya Think?? That = about 22K miles which is about as far as I've heard of a single plate clutch lasting. You *may* be sitting over a grenade.

I agree, toxic as it is, it is too good to strip off. I used it as a primer, so it is still there, just under another coat of paint. I fitted the shift extender today. It's better alright!That slot is a mystery to me too, it may allow that lever to fit different shift pedals on other models. I'm still going to fettle the gearbox shift mechanism as Lucky Phil suggested. I tried it out on a trip out past the black stump today. It was to visit Dangerous, give him some stuff, and look at his bike. Now that is an awesome looking and sounding exhaust system! I kind of *assumed* the slot was to make up for sloppy manufacturing tolerances.. Glad to see it fits and works.

Phil, I have tracking numbers for US shipments, but not for overseas. What I do have is is a Customs # LJ026837595US if that helps. ? Edit: Pasting that number in the usps website gets a message that it's arrived in Oz and is currently in transit to the destination.

None of the 2 valve engines have the tappet problems.

I sent it by Mule Train. Mules do swim, don't they? Hmmmm, that could be an issue. When mules get tired,they sit down..