[Re-engineering the Shift Spring]

If Scud doesn't get back to you shortly, I have one. There's really no need to get two..

Oh, and if you feel the need, I have six Lucky Phil Shifter Extenders from the Absolutely Last LPSE run left.

[Selling my Scura, aka The Old (V11) vs the New (V100)]

Sounds to me that the computer doesn't want to get hit from behind on heavy braking..

[2004 cafe sport model …. Question ( please forgive me lol )]

Yes, the Ohlins are a "real good improvement" especially on a less than perfect surface. As far as I know, the 04 still has the same shift spring.

[Coppa Italia side stand switch]

Eldo Jon used to keep 3 full face helmets hanging in his shed with the chin bars ground down for anyone to admire that thinks a beanie helmet is fine. "You always land on your face, man.."

[Photo Storage Help]

I've had good service from Docc's kid..

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[Fuel range and the warning light.]

It's a thermistor, so the less it is covered (and cooled) by fuel the brighter the lamp glows. There *is* a delay built in somehow so it doesn't flash off and on like the early float switches.

[Fuel range and the warning light.]

3 hours ago, audiomick said:

I noticed that as the level got low, the light was coming on when the bike was on the side stand and going off when it got stood up straight. After a few more miles it was on constantly.

Oviously that doesn't help during a long drive, but I shall be watching for this as an "early warning system" when I start up the bike.

That is strange.. the sensor is on the left side, so you'd think it would have a tendency to come on when stood up straight.. (scratching head)

[Best Relay]

China is fully capable of quality manufacturing. Period. They are also capable of making what ever the customer wants at the price the customer wants, too.

High quality Chinese parts are as expensive as high quality made in USA parts, however. Commie Nick (RIP) worked at manufacturing AN hardware in China, for instance.

[Bugger]

Back when I was a kid of 60 or so, I still rode during the Winter with heated gear. In my dotage, I've decided I'll never do that again.. but.. I put a 12V receptacle in my little home built aeroplane just in case.

[Looking for ECU, found Veglia speedo]

Failing memory says the Titanium ECU is the same except just a little richer across the board.

[Chuck's "Little Homebuilt"]

12 hours ago, PJPR01 said:

Super cool Chuck...nice to see you can test it right in your own backyard, very convenient indeed!!

Just curious...how noisy is it sitting there in the cockpit (is that the right term to use for a non official airplane.  Are earplugs required or any other special gear?

What kind of altitude do you plan on flying this toy up to or is it just to go get coffee one town over or truly fly long distances?

I'm totally unfamiliar with these types of setups...so apologies if these are simpleton questions!

Etsa notta noise, etsa sound. It *is* a radial engine after all. A fair amount of wind noise. Probably will need ear plugs, although my sweetie has ordered me a Lindbergh era leather aviator's cap. We'll see.. but no armored jacket, boots, gloves, etc. for this "flying motorcycle." Sure, it's a cockpit. I wonder where that term came from??

Altitude? Dunno.. whatever seems natural. There's no altimeter, but probably 400 to 1000 feet.

Another regulation is no larger than a 5 gallon tank, so it's not for going places although you could, I suppose. They are also supposed to only be able to fly 55 knots wide open, and fuel burn is a little over 2 gallons per hour. It is just a toy with no real use except for the joy of "operating the machine" and maybe looking over the local crops, watching sunrises and sunsets, etc. without worrying about that bluehair in the Buick or brain dead texter that are tryin to kill me on my motorcycle.

[Chuck's "Little Homebuilt"]

11 hours ago, gstallons said:

In my work (heavy eq. mechanic) I have tried to tell the higher ups , there are helicopter pilots and there are helicopter mechanics . You are one or the other PERIOD 

 

True enough. Generally, there are flyers and there are fixers.

[Chuck's "Little Homebuilt"]

8 hours ago, Skip said:

It's Wonderful to see that you do what you do. Inspiring for sure. I'm thinking about a project just like that. Is it considered an ultralight ?

SKIP 

Thanks, and yes it is an ultralight. By definition, the FAA doesn't call it an airplane, so you can fly it without a license (ahem, not recommended) no taxes, no medical, no biannual flight reviews, no fooling with the state and federal authorities, etc. Just kick the tires, strap it on, and light the fires. You *do* have to know airspace regulations..wouldn't want to get ran down by a triple seven don'tcha know..

[Chuck's "Little Homebuilt"]

12 hours ago, docc said:

The only people I know more careful than aircraft pilots are Airframe & Powerplant Mechanics . . .   

Very few A&Ps actually fly. A pilot sits there fat, dumb, and happy thinking, "what could possibly go wrong?"

[Chuck's "Little Homebuilt"]

First run and short hop off the ground.. I was just slowly advancing the throttle with neutral controls and suddenly we were 20 feet in the air.  I hadn't even done fuel flow tests yet, so discretion won out over valor and I cut the throttle and landed. It has *plenty* of power..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_umQOUVJUQw

[Lucky Phil extender mod]

I have some blanks that have been run through the water jet and cnc mill. All that needs to be done is form them and powder coat. So, yes.. if you want one, just PM me with your snail mail address, and I'll finish up maybe 5. Eventually. I'm playing with getting my little homebuilt airplane flying right now..

 

[A test report for V11 tyres]

The Dunlops have a stiff sidewall. You may or may not like that..

Gimme a Conti.

[Ok let’s have some fun spotting all the bs in this…]

Meh. Give me a stock V11S. The older I gets the better the originals look. (shrug)

[captain obvious observes things]

After some careful prep, I used super glue on the Centauro. Strangely enough, it worked. (shrug)

[Rossa Corsa?]

To the best of my knowledge, the decals are NLA. Kool scooter, but you know that.

[Origins of V11LeMans.com]

On 2/11/2023 at 5:49 PM, audiomick said:

I would put that differently:

We love these bikes for what they are, despite that which they aren't.

This.

Colt rode the Mighty Scura to the Indiana Guzzi lunch last week. The old girl was making her "sounds" warming up as he was putting on his gear. I had to walk over and tell him that she was a BMF. He just smiled and said, "I *like* it." (shrug)

[30 amp fuse failure]

Al, as far as I know, all Ducati regulators benefit from a dedicated ground wire. I *think* the last V11S models had one, but an extra can't hurt.

[Looking at my first CARC bike, what to look for?]

You'd look good on one, Paul..

[Looking at my first CARC bike, what to look for?]

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PADS, the factory tool, which if a map upload is interrupted can very easily brick the ECU! 

(shaking head and shuffling off) Those Italians and electronics.. it's amazing they could invent the space laser.

[Vibration in grips at 3k-5k RPM...any way to correct?]

^^^^ Pro Grips gel and lead shot plus Napoleons is what I had on the Mighty Scura. Worked pretty well, but yes you could feel a little ticking from that V twin. That's a good thing.