LowRyter

I measure mine when it's cold. When it's hot it's possible that the oil is draining down from the top end and getting all over the dipstick and showing the oil level to give a false overfilled reading. On the other hand, the oil is still draining down and if the dipstick isn't in the down flow then the level reads falsely low. He have come to a consensus here that an accurate level can be observed whether the bike is level or on the side stand. I would think it's better to check it when it's cold and the oil has drained to the bottom of the sump.

Stick- I think you're right.

Vintage guys will run on Saturday night on the Springfield Short Track during Labor Day Weekend. See my other thread.

If you haven't checked WG, a few of us are heading to Springfield IL for the Flat Track Mile on 6 Sept. We're staying at the Homestyle Inn & Suites (aka roach motel). Vintage racing on the short track on Saturday and big boys run the mile on Sunday. There's a chance the world superbike champ Troy Bayliss will give it another try after breaking his ankle at the Sacramento Mile. If you're a race fan, you'll want to see The Mile. It's great stuff.

Update: After a couple of drain and fills, I did a filter change, dropped the pan and filled the sump precisely with 3.5 ltre. I noticed when I dumped the oil, there was a lot of oil. I didn't measure but it was a lot. So I filled it by measurement, rode the bike, let it sit and checked for leaks after a couple of hours. I checked the oil level on the side stand. The dipstick showed the fill at the full mark (but not the painted mark from PO). I can only conclude that level is meant to be checked when the bike is on the side stand- not being held upright level. The bike isn't puking oil either. I can conclude that I was over filling the crankcase by trying to compensate for checking the dipstick while on the side stand. The full mark is indeed full when the bike is on the side stand. I did clean quite of bit of oily grime under the tranny and swingarm. Also changed the tranny and rear end (+moly). Valve adjustment and plugs tomorrow.

give my regards to the Chancellor

Just a reminder, if anyone in flyover land wants to come to our campout and celebrate International Guzzi Day

It looks like you guys will be there on International Guzzi Day

I wondered why the harness had two bolt holes.

I bought the H4 LED conversion light kit from Cycle Gear. Unfortunately the kit won't fit in the headlight bucket on the Sport. It's about 1/4 in too long. I kept it to install on my Bandit where I have been using 90/100 wt bulb for the last dozen years, the heat is causing the headlight lens darken.

I wonder if PoleBridge has made any progress on his clutch creep?

we're getting organized this year compared to the first attempt last year.

Agree Docc, those Indian (and Victory) motors just get fun when the rev limiters kick in. Maddening. The cruiser riding position pretty extreme too. I think the Cal 14 just about nails it for big twin tourer. The only negative, I think the riding position should be a little more upright like my EV. They've proven to be pretty reliable bikes so far- other than a few broken crossovers.

I agree with you. A Guzzi motor is a revver not a puller. The sweet spot is over 4k rpms. My EV doesn't go into 5th gear until 80 mph. I think twins have a limited power range compared to my 4 cyl bike. You can give a twin top end power, mid range or bottom end torque but you can only do one. My 4 cyl bike can do all or at least two of three.

or said another way...all things equal, a 2.0 liter engine will give you the same power at 6k rpms that a 4.0 liter engine will give at 3k. One doing it with horsepower and the other with torque.

Torque = 5252 X Horsepower / RPM Horsepower = Torque X RPM / 5252 essentially HP is power measured over 5252 rpm and TQ is power measured below 5252 rpm..... the values are equal at 5252 rpm

Vintage Flat Track at the Fairgrounds? They cancelled the AMA Mile because of the fair but rescheduled Vintage races? WTH?

+1

I was a member. Didn't get much out of it but wanted the tow service when I purchased my RV. I see nothing wrong with anyone buying E85 if they want it. I'd like to see legal lane splitting (filtering through traffic). Neither AMA nor ABATE do anything for that. If AMA did much about riders' rights, I might consider it again. AMA seems big on off roaders use of public land, I am not competent to know anything about that. AMA sanctions racing, which has largely been a disaster. If joining AMA would improve racing I might consider it.

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If you can't make it all the way to Telico Planes and are in the center of the country:Our friend Gary Scott is honchoing up a Campout at Canton Lake the second weekend of September (11-13). It�s a come as you are, not-a-rally, campout. Just show up and camp. Canton Lake is 100 miles NW of Okla City, 150 miles west of Tulsa, and 165 miles SW of Wichita. The lake has been replenished with the rain, the water is blue and beaches are sandy. September should have cooler air, sunny skies and warm water. The campsites are first rate with grass and shade, paved pad, grills and close to showers. The lake is 1 - 1 � hour ride from Roman Nose St Park, Gloss Mountains St Park, Alabaster Caverns St Park, Little Sahara St Park, and Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge. This is western Okla, so no promises for challenging roads (but Thunder Road around the lake has a couple of miles of twists). Here�s the skinny Gary Scott First Annual Camp Out (NAR) 11-13 September 2015 Canton Lake Okla, Canadian Recreation Area Call 877-444-6777 for reservations; book campsites B32-B42 http://www.recreation.gov/camping/map_of_Canadian/r/campgroundMap.do?page=map&search=site&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73110 Hope to see you there.

You can order a new spring from Harper's for just a few bucks. I keep one in my tank bag when I am on the road (not that I could install it on my own but at least I have the part).

Doc, did you get a Rosso Corsa?

I had paid moves by my employer. They hired packers and movers. The mover gave me instructions regarding the motorcycle, which was no instructions for two and one wanted me to drain the gas. I had three moves ranging from 1500 miles to 500 miles. I had minor damage on one of them when they packed some soft gear on my bike. It was heavy and broke a couple of plastic screws on the windhsield. The guy gave me a $20 bill if I wouldn't file a claim.

moving companies will move motorcycles, lawn mowers, etc. Usually, you have to drain the gas. I recommend door to door for motorcycles vs putting them in storage. I've had it done three times.