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See – I knew it! And what's all this about, Jaap? I've heard of ventilation, but I think this chap is taking it to extremes. He'll catch his death of cold, going about like that.

For the MG Ti cans kit I have been given a costing of "around £1,200" from Motomecca. That is a lot more expensive than I had expected, from what people have said here. So I guess that's a no-no then. $2,200 ?!

Really – You've ordered! I wondered if there would be a delivery problem. I've been meaning to e-mail Motomecca to ask about fitting requirements, availability & price. (Was too busy tonight, clocking up 1,000 miles.) Don't know where else. No point in local 'dealer' really, as they will probably order from Motomecca anyway. Where did you order? So you've had that bother around 5k rpm too. Presumably you have seen & heard other options and considered them? I haven't, of course. Another question: how was your tuning done. Was it the TPS business?

I knew he really meant Fatty the other day, when he named you Taffy. Of course wool has its own built-in lard, or lanolin as the sheep prefer to call it. Vaseline is no substitute.

Now we're getting somewhere. That's good news on the fluid front.

Natural wool, surely, has become all the rage again. I used to wear my granda's old woolen vests for mountaineering when it was deeply unfashionable and everyone was in plastic. Although I am out of touch, I think wool has made a comeback as a 'perfect' material, though it's probably called Special Organic Insulation Fibre or something and costs 5 times what it used to. It probably doesn't scratch any more. It stays warm (heats up) when wet, is fire resistant, lightish, renewable, long lasting, biodegradable.... and you can probably get it in second hand clothes shops, still in nearly as good condition as the day it was made, 50 years ago.

K&N Analyser, as found on site that Jonathan referred to in Filters thread. Maybe this would do the trick, though it's too expensive for limited use.

Thanks, very useful. I had wondered about the possibility of twisting to fit stock bracket position – so it has been done. I don't know about this business of setting the TPS. I have only worked with real carbs before. As for my 'dealer', he doesn't even know about the moly additive that Guzzi say has to be added to final drive lube. I'm still trying to find something suitable, but no one can help. (I actually bought some Wynn's Gear Oil Treatment today: maybe that's the same stuff, but it doesn't say what is in it.) Could a car garage with exhaust analyser set the TPS just as easily as a 'proper' MGuzzi garage?

Can someone with the MG Titanium exhaust & the ECU confirm if this is a 'fit and go' install, or is any adjustment work meant to be done by a dealer with specialised equipment? I thought the new ECU should take care of fuel/air changes needed. Someone mentioned that their dealer said that there has to be further set-up to get the right air mixture (exhaust emmission reading?)? I think it was a dealer in England but I can't find the post here. Is there any further feedback on results and happiness with this set-up, particularly from UK riders? Are you running with OE air filter or have you also changed that. I assume that additional change would then require a Power Commander to get the right mixture.

Of course I'm serious excellent. They must tickle your thighs a bit, so will keep you in a good humour when you get out riding. That can only be a good thing; what with The Crisis and all.

Are you serious? Where is there information about this? ok, I found some dates, but maybe it is a 'members only' thing? The dates aren't good for me anyway, but I would love an excuse to travel in that direction at some time over the summer. (& yes, this really belongs in a different forum, so back to Jaap's KiNky pods)

and Jaap – are you serious? Your Guzzi would look like it has udders if you fitted gloves there.

Are you serious? Where is there information about this?

Times are bad, what with the Crisis and all. So It's time for a break. I'm off. You people keep a good check on the time while I'm away and make sure it's kept in good order. People like Baldini don't have a watch and they rely on this place to keep 'em right. and remember

and The Road Goes Ever On, my friend

You must be disappointed that it will be so easy I bet you really wanted to prise that bevel off.

a)No. Not exactly. b)How much curl, exactly? PS, what's more fun: grip or gorilla snot? Maybe it's a nationality thing?

Ta. Are Ducati parts generally cheaper than MG? I wonder why - is it more numbers, more sales? Is there any cross-over with Aprillia and MG parts?

As far as I remember from opening the tacho to try to clear the Lake Como fog, the bulb just pulls out for replacement, once you have taken the unit out of the plastic housing. That's where I (vainly) directed warm air in. That's probably enough access to fix the stud too. No need to pry the thing open. Surely NO-ONE would be so contrary as to make bulb replacement that difficult? So it only takes a few minutes, though I don't know if your fairing slows things down.

Alternative parts: Does anyone know if the black brake lever, as fitted in 2002, is the same as fitted to some other make at a cheaper price? A dealer couldn't give me an accurate quotation but said the MG lever would be 'about £70'.

well spotted Though I believe it has only been summertime since 1am, not midnight. I have to remind you that you can't mess with time – only Guzzi does that. However, I hope that you enjoyed your extra hour of summertime, at midnight

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It would probably drive them round the bend.

I must say, since this thread appeared, I've been more aware of a sharp and abrupt nature of the clutch. Before, I just didn't think about it. I would say it hooks up pretty quickly.