LowRyter

when I sit on the bike, my tank seems to cover one cylinder totally but not the other.

I know that Super Twin (from another Guzzzi forum) had his air stream parked there. I enjoyed taking photos on the crossover bridge.

But does he drive Maserati? I would very much doubt it. I think he was an art director. I told him I had two Guzzis and I like the "feel" and the "ride".

Yeah I saw MM jump over the wall and take off on his back up. His qualifying run appeared on the screen to be nearly a controlled wreck all the way around the track. When I got home, I was disappointed that my DVR cut out at the end of quals because the NASCAR race ran late and they didn't show any of it on the Moto GP broadcast.

That grade school kid on Cafe Racer TV show that built that Honda 175 with a Dustbin fairing was there. I need to post some more photos other than the race. The Wall of Death saw running there too. Another interesting tidbit, the Guzzi rep at the show from the home office in New York City doesn't ride motorcycles. I didn't stay late after a morning ride on Mike's Ducati Monster, a day at the track, and dinner at Black's BBQ at Lockhart- I hit the wall. The Guzzi display at the track had the new Cal Eldorado and Cal Audice there.

This is Mike Taylor's old bike, Rat Guzzi bought it and put in a clutch and did some honey-dos to it.

http://www.dpreview.com/galleries/7320746049/albums/cota-2015 here some photos from Moto GP

wow. Don't those bars have solid metal stock in them ?

113hp Griso sounds pretty cool. I'd be happy with 95 on my Sport.

This a Race Tech emulator kit- not for cartridge forks such as on the V11 Sports/LeMans, You need to look for a Race Tech Gold Valve kit and Springs. It made a big difference on my Suzuki Bandit but it doesn't handle as well as my Sport.

Thanks Scud, I'll pull the seat and battery and have a look. I'll tighten up some. When my buddy sat on it I was surprised with the squat on the rear. Funny, when I sit on it it seems to sit pretty square and firm and doesn't seem to sag much compared to my other bike. It handles great, good turn in and confidence in the turns. My mechanic said it looked pretty close. But seeing my buddy sit on it, caused me to do a double take. And I would like it not weave when I am hauling luggage on the highway. Anyway, I play with the damper and try to add some preload to the shock.

Since I am riding 500 miles to Austin this week, I was wearing in the new Roadsmarts and playing around with the dampener. I could feel a slight difference with the steering effort, it was set midway and tried it on both ends (full ease and full tension). I think I'll go full tension when I put the bags on and get on the interstate. Now after I got back home a buddy sat on the bike. I was surprised that it squatted more than I expected. I am guessing it's PIA to get to the preload? The side panels come off to get to the adjuster? And on the bottom of the shock I can easily find the clicker. I didn't have time to experiment with it, I assume clockwise is stiffer?

hey JB, I'd like to know a little more about the Raceco valves and set up. I had a Race Tek kit installed on my Bandit and it was real help. Of course my Sport is a much better handler than the Bandit.

Still thinking about it. going to let it simmer until after MotoGP weekend. Too much work to get done. I was thinking you'd get it before Moto GP so could surprise me.

I think it's worth more than $2k. More like $3k- $4k. You've heard all this on WG.

Mike- still trying to decide? Once all the recalls and tach are sorted out, the shifter pawl spring is one failure item. When it goes the bike locks in gear. The spring is cheap but the replacement is a few hours. I keep a spare with me but probably couldn't fix it myself.

wait! You'll be in Edmond? I am riding from Edmond on Thursday. I'll take back roads, cross at St Jo and hit 281 around MW. Send me a PM and I'll give you my cell. Definitely work out a beer or cup of coffee. No tickets or room yet, I'll either go T1 or GA. Plan to be at midtown area around 290 and I-35.

why not cut the crossover out and patch it? Probably wouldn't look any worse and it's a permanent fix for the problem.

I'll be there on the Greenie! I plan to get there Thursday night. This will be third straight trip to COTA. I was on the fence until I saw Rossi win last week. MJP -Mike- on WG lives in Austin. We met up last year. I think a few Guzzi guys from Houston are coming too. Also Blue Knight is riding from ATL. I think I'll ask Rocker to put on a sticky on WG. http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=75198.0 I went to AF1, the Revival Show, 6th St BS, and BBQ in Lockhart. Hope to CYA there. I'll have scotch and cigars at the hotel. I wonder if the motels have opened the pools?\ I haven't purchased tickets. Turn 1 is best IMO. GA is fine too.

I'll have to try the 160 next time. (Since I already ordered the 170). I am not sure what the "redframe squirm" is. I know Rocker likes the 160 on his Sport 1100.

really? do we have a show of hands?

When I got it, it had matched Angels. I also had a matched pair when both Michelins were new. Now that the front one is worn out, I am going Roadsmarts front and rear. (in between, I've matched the front Angel with a Dunlop Q3 and the front Michelin with an Angel) I really haven't noticed a big difference mixing and matching tire brands on this bike. The Q3 probably stuck best but it was a sport tire.

I am not sure there is anything wrong. It's just might be the way it is. Since no one here runs the big bags on a red frame at speed we just don't have a point of comparison. Docc and I played with dampener. I might just tighten it up next time I am tempted to run a 100 with the bags on.

JRD- it appears that you agree that the red frame has more aggressive geometry and that the bags contribute to an aero issue as well as the semi trucks. Since I am the only one here with a red frame and huge bags, I suppose I am alone with this issue. When I get new tries tomorrow, I'll ask the Ohlins' trained mechanic to give it a "once over"- he's already checked the sag. What I have read, the most likely detectable defects for weave are swingarm and steering head bearings. I've suspected the steering head for some time but at last service my previous mechanic didn't notice any movement. Probably a good thing to check again. Regardless, there's no one here running fill size bags on a red frame, it could be aero and location (behind the rear axle).

The bike handles really well. It does eat up rear tires. I think a 160 would quicken turn in, which is outstanding now, especially with the wide Pro Taper bars. So I am not sure why it would be better.