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Always good to hear from a satisfied customer..and thanks for the generous beer money..

[My bike doesn't exist.]

10 hours ago, Lucky Phil said:

Nobody in their right mind hangs the hat of model identity of a 20 year old Italian motorcycle on the colour of the tank and bodywork and fitment of a Bikini fairing. They are all superficial and easily replaceable, re paintable items. It's the underlying mechanicals that determine the model. Add to that the uniquely American "carry over year" debacle and it's a "what the hell" year is this thing. I suppose as a counterpoint to that would be the crinkle finish engine and gearbox paint of 2002. Nobody would try and apply that to another model. That would be madness.

Phil 

True. My 98 Centauro was supposedly the touring model with the windshield I don't think they ever made.. and the abbreviated "luggage rack." It did have the rack, but had the sport chin fairing and instrument cluster fairing. It was anthracite, which to the best of my knowledge was never a sport Centauro color. Apparently, they just used what they had that day. I've said before that the only reason they assembled them was to make sure you got all the parts. I started my long love affair with the spineys though.

[My bike doesn't exist.]

17 hours ago, PJPR01 said:

Lavender mufflers?  That's the first I've heard those exist!

 

2003 Cabernet/Merlot/Shiraz/Carmenere combo...lovely bike!

I have a pair of them is someone needs them Apparently unused off a Rosso.

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Well, the latest Lucky Phil Shifter Extender job is in the books. All have been shipped and all have paid. (!) There was an overpayment or two. One grossly over paid. (!!)

Gotta love Guzzi Guys.

To those guys that overpaid.. don't worry, I'll put it to good use. Most likely fuel for the helicopter that I use to take out to the yacht that I bought with Extender money.. or maybe beer.

Thanks all! You guys rock..

 

[Why am I persecuted so by the warlord of rotor seals?]

Great idea..

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Unbelievable! 3 days to San Francisco?? DeJoy's slow the mail down plan failed on that one..

As soon as Ken PMs me his address there will be one left.

[G5 bucking]

Now it sounds electrical. Weak ignition will only fire a closely gapped spark plug or a very rich mixture.

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I've confirmed that the condensers were replaced in the restoration

I would look there next. If you still have the old condensers, they are most likely better than new ones.

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Alrighty, now.. they are winging your way as we type. I've sent a PM or email to all. Please excuse the stilted language, I just copied and pasted the message and changed the amount as necessary. Thanks to all that have participated in this last run of shifter extenders. I know, I've said that before, but these are the best of the lot, IMHO. Rare and highly collectible, of course.

Back to work on the airplane project..

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Update: All the Lucky Phil Shifter Extenders are packed and labeled. Still need to fill out customs declarations in triplicate, and the mailing department will take them to the post office. Once she gets the exact mailing cost, no fondling charge.. I'll PM each of you with the total.

Whew! Kind of reminds me of work..

 

[Re-engineering the Shift Spring]

It was just pay back to the community for all it does for V11S.

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For those that have been patiently waiting.. I haven't forgotten. Finished up machining and forming today, and have them in the parts washer. Still need to bead blast and powder coat.

As one of our members says, though.. Comma but.

I have one or two days left on the wing that is in the shop, and it has to be moved out before I can move the Ancient Airlines High Tech Powder Coater Oven (tm) in.

We'll most likely ship early next week assuming the shipping department doesn't drop the ball.

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I'm building this thing for something to do. It has been enjoyable and has given me something to do.

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Material is still at the water jet shop. No matter.. I'm covering wings right now.

[back from powder coater...what have I done?]

Yeah, my sweetie loves art deco. When we built our house she was the "designer" and I was the "making it happen" person. Here are our bookends on the coffee table books area..

When she was out in SoCal, I found and pulled wires, put a new switch in, put a new socket in, found the bulbs, did some paint work, etc. for her birthday.

I think is is more Jetsons than Art deco.. but she loves it, and so do I.

[Installing oil temperature sensor]

When The Kid got his first Guzzi, he called Gordon at MGcycles to get an oil temperature gauge that fit in the dipstick hole. Gordon said, " I know you are an aircraft mechanic and can see why you would want one. I'll sell you one, but you won't like what you see sometimes, and then what are you going to do about it?" 

"Good point, Gordon.. never mind."  

[Making a “Beeline” work – the alternative Sat-Nav]

^^^^^I got hit on the foot/ankle by a rubber gator one time. My first thought was "Wish I was wearin' flip flops instead of these Sidis.."

[Can one open the headlight]

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I bought a vice

Hmm, I could use a few more..

[How About Some Pics from The Roads Down Under]

Thanks for the tale.. a memorable trip for sure.

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1 minute ago, motortouring said:

Ooh, well if it helps you to cover the costs I like to make my order one more, 3 in total.

Always a good birthday present for the V11 friends in the neighbourhood.

No need to pay me for fat fingering the order, but if you *want* another I'll put a 3 beside your name instead of 2.

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11 hours ago, Scud said:

I'll buy two in the "unlikely" event that other V11s show up in my garage in future.

I bought a spare last time you did a run and recently used it on the Nero Corsa.

Ok, Tim.. you are on the list, and I have your address.

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Received the chrome moly today, and thought, "man.. that's heavier than I would expect." Sure enough, I fat fingered the order and got 2 pieces instead of one. That should be a lifetime supply of shifter extender stock..

At any rate, this run is officially on. I'll take material and a .dxf file to the water jet shop tomorrow.

[Help with 1100 sport]

Expensive and worth it from a Honda dealer on ebay..I won't be without it after using it.

[Help with 1100 sport]

I've gotta think something is unhooked.

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On 6/14/2022 at 6:35 PM, docc said:

Only 24 hours since it was revealed that a posted intent to participate must be actualized by using the forum's "Message" function ( P M ) sending a physical address to @Chuck.

Using the comprehensive list I posted, above, who is missing of the nine members who posted intent?

All I have are names and addresses..

                                                   [chuck/docc edits: names converted to usernames]:

BramF

Speedfrog (2)

Kane

Skip

FuelCooler

Aldo

Tomchri (2)

Arveno

that is 10 and enough to get the ball rolling. I'm in the middle of getting an order for materials and parts for the airplane project, and will order the steel at the same time.