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  1. On July 27th, 2013 Anna Grechishkina left the Ukraine with only her trusted motorcycle for a two year, solo adventure around the world. Having ridden through Russia, Belarus, Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, India, Georgia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Austria she's now here, in the US.

     

    Join her on October 2nd for her outdoor slideshow presentation on the wall of Philly’s own The Spare Parts Company, 406 Vine Street. Show starts at 7:00ish.

     

    Spread the word.

     

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  2. So I ordered the K&N filter back in July but only got around to putting it on this last weekend. Funny thing is I specifically ordered the CG-9002 however when it arrived the box was marked 33-2682. No matter because it fits my air filter frame/bracket perfectly.

     

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  3. The good folks at Europa Macchina, the local Guzzi dealer in Lewisberry Pennsylvania, have offered their hospitality for the starting point of the next Central PA Guzzi ride. They'll provide coffee & bagels, etc. They're great people, so, if you haven't met them, this is a good opportunity to meet them.

     

    The date has been set for Saturday, Sept. 13th. with a meeting time of 9:00, hopefully getting on the road by 10:00.

     

    www.europamacchina.com

  4. Here be a topic about beer ... your favourite beer ..... where to find beer ...... how to make beer .... and anything else you want to mention ..... as long as it is at least remotely connected to beer!

     

     

    Beer ... more than just a breakfast drink!!

     

     

    When I'm feeling bright.....

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    Hacker-Pschorr

    When I'm feeling dark.....

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    Founders Breakfast Stout

  5. Even later to the party (sorry); I picked up a pair of brand new Leo Vinci carbon cans meant for a GSXR, and with a modest outlay to a local engineering shop had a pair of stainless adapters made to slip onto the Guzzi pipe to mate with the Gixxers three bolt flange.

     

    If you go the adapter route, a whole load of cheaper options becomes available.

     

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    PS, the small scuff on the can was the result of an off at Cadwell Park :(

     

    Phil

    Nice!

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  6.  

    I don't know, the passenger pillion on a Sport 1100 or Daytona RS is pretty flat, a pizza might sit well back there.....

    I'll bring the bungies!

     

    We already figured out how to get a full case of ale in the Tekno panniers . . .

     

    Panniers??? I'll just go old school and sit on the twelve pack.

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    Bill,

     

    That "cactus" looking thing would be a Joshua Tree and I'm about 25 miles east of Harrisburg.

     

    My mind says ride.....my body (wrists) say trailer. I've ridden the Sport 1100 from here to Norfolk, about 325 miles one way, down the Eastern Shore and across the Bay Bridge Tunnel with no problems but that was 10 years ago. Last year I rode the Daytona to the MD/DC rally and my wrists were barking.

     

    The mileage is approximate but it looks like you're about 160 miles from me and Tellico Plains is about 625 miles from me, both one way. As much as I want to enjoy the journey and not just the destination unless I come into a Stelvio or a Norge, which would defeat the purpose of the "SSR", a trip that far looks like it may be a trailering event for me.

     

    Perhaps I can take you up on your lodging offer for a long weekend touring northern VA. sometime.

     

    Completely understand.

     

    But don't make too much of the second "S" in "SSR."

     

    Docc and others might pine for days of yore -- and I certainly miss my Ballabio -- but it's (almost) an all-brands thing.  If docc disagrees, heck, he's a mod here and my post will just disappear!   :grin:

     

    Kathi and I have been on the Norge for several of them, and I rode the Griso down last year ... well, most of the way, anyway, before I crashed.  :o

     

    We'll likely do the Mini & Griso combo again this year.

     

    Best,

     

    Bill

     

    I was hoping I'd be back up and running by Sept. (back, shoulder, and neck injury at work in May) but PT is going slowly and I can't say for certain I'll be riding again before the Raid. I hate to make plans reservations etc. only to have them foiled in the end because I can't ride. That said my inaugural Raid may be in '15 but I'm going to wait until mid-August before making the final decision.

  8. Does anyone have a photo of the stock air filter on a Daytona 1000? I'm curious what it looked like. Also, does anyone know if K&N makes an air filter in the stock filters dimensions?

     

    Here is a few photos of the set up I have going on under my tail section.

     

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  9. Bill,

     

    That "cactus" looking thing would be a Joshua Tree and I'm about 25 miles east of Harrisburg.

     

    My mind says ride.....my body (wrists) say trailer. I've ridden the Sport 1100 from here to Norfolk, about 325 miles one way, down the Eastern Shore and across the Bay Bridge Tunnel with no problems but that was 10 years ago. Last year I rode the Daytona to the MD/DC rally and my wrists were barking.

     

    The mileage is approximate but it looks like you're about 160 miles from me and Tellico Plains is about 625 miles from me, both one way. As much as I want to enjoy the journey and not just the destination unless I come into a Stelvio or a Norge, which would defeat the purpose of the "SSR", a trip that far looks like it may be a trailering event for me.

     

    Perhaps I can take you up on your lodging offer for a long weekend touring northern VA. sometime.

  10. I've reached out to Marvic and Marchesini also, sent both of them multiple e-mails over several months during my search for wheels to do this project. Never heard back from either one of them.

     

    DAS Mototec and Ghezzi-Brian by contrast have both been on top of returning e-mails and answering my questions.

     

    At this point they seem to be the only two sources for the wheels I need for my project.

     

     

    *Note to self, stop buying low production motorcycles from quirky manufacturers.....just kidding, I can't stop!

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  11. I spoke to Brian a few months ago about his wheels. Here is his reply:

     

    "Hi,

     

    enclosed pls find my offer for a set of aluminium forged wheels for your Daytona:

     

    -set of wheels 5,50x17 and 3,50x17 5 spokes

     

    complete of:

     

    -rear hub

     

    -rear disc

     

    -rear caliper holder

     

    -spacers

     

    -2 front discs

     

    -color on your choice

     

    -shipping cost included

     

    For your info pls be informed we have special footpegs and exaust system to be fit on MotoGuzzi Daytona; enclosed pls find some pictures

     

    Yours

     

    Bruno"

  12. So I reached out to PVM and I received a response from DAS Mototec, here are the highlights.

    "we´ve got your inquiry from PVM. We are the dealer for Moto Guzzi wheels.

    We can deliver also wheels for the Daytona 1000 in the following designs: 5-Y, 10-Y, 7-Y-wheels and 6Sp-wheels.

    For the Daytona 1000 you can use the "classic" ones, They are available in 18" for the rear and in 17 " for the front wheel. But they are heavier than the other wheels and the 18" rear wheels is only up to 4,25".

    We suggest for the Daytona 17" wheels, because they are lighter and have a better handling than the 18".
    But the 17" rear wheels is minimum 5,5 " width.

    If you have any question don´t hesitate to ask.

    Best regards

    DÄS Mototec"


    I also asked them what it takes to do the 17" conversion and received this response:

    "all you need to convert to 17 inch wheels is in our kit included.

    Best regards

    DÄS Mototec"


    There are several PVMs that are pretty bad a** but I am partial to the 6 spoke model.

    http://www.pvm.de/en/wheels/

  13. Great looking machine! I've always been partial to the 1000 over the RS.

     

    A guy from Perth had a '96 Racing on eBay last Sept. with 12 miles on clock. Not sure if that one ever sold or not, the high bid was $12,610

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