LowRyter

I use both brakes most of the time. Keeps the bike level and balanced to use both.

I still like P&K's version best. So far now since we are into criticism rather than just sharing. The other versions are a little spare.

I couldn't agree more.

The Waifs? I take it that this isn't a cover of Ozzie?

Van

Well, two of us like the record.

I'd like to make those rides for sure. I think that Ark has many roads to explore. Perhaps not one or two of the great and famous roads but dozens of really good ones. Also in Mizzery. My favorite ride is the Tenn Dragon and following 28 in NC. But you have to pick the right day and won't have many alternative routes.

I'd say best. Once you factor in traffic as well as the scenery, condition of the roads, site views, technical riding and quaint places. Colorado is close but there are fewer roads over the mountains and more congestion. The Smokys have too much traffic. Haven't done N Ga. There are places in N Cali and Sierras that might be good but I would guess more like Colorado. So Cal seems pretty crowded. So I am open to "probably better roads". There should be a thread about it I suppose.

Keep it Rox, I'm not buying your leftovers. The ad said there was one left when I put in my order. That's why I put in a notice here, so no one would be surprised. So it was wrong. We'll see what happens.

I like the album. I think "Raising Sand" was a great record, it took me into another direction with "roots" sound, a little bit of Folk and Blues with tinge of Rockabilly. I like everything I've ever heard from T Bone Burnett. This is my favorite RP album without Jimmy Page on it. I've played it every couple of weeks for probably 10 years. I have an AK record, it's OK. No, I don't like US or AK as well as I like this album. But I don't call them ridiculous. I suppose that you would agree with my neighbor? You've listened to the entire album? I'll admit that one isn't the best song on the record but I like it. I don't consider my taste to be better than anyone else's but I like to share what I like. I like this song even more.

Well well. No carbon cover for me now. E-mailed them, told me they were out of stock and the work crew had an additional two week vacation due to Coronavirus. They will start work on Monday. Really? OK, $77? I won't lose sleep over it. It might be worth the price of admission to see what in the blue hell this is about. I think I'll be lucky to get the piece by April. My thinking is "never" is the likely delivery date. We'll see.

I think Todd was the guy the put a hotted up 1400 in a Tonti. (I am too lazy to look it up on the 'net)

Well if you're talkin' roots and country. I saw this pair a few years ago. When they did "Black Dog" a cappella, I thought it was funny. I still play this record quite a bit. My neighbor was at the same show for the gospel inspiration. He said Robert couldn't harmonize with anyone but came to see Allison. I love this album.

https://www.ozarkratraid.com/ Just a reminder for the annual Rally in Ozarks. It's back at Marble Falls Resort (remodel of the former Hub Motorcycle Resort), on curvy Hwy 7 between Jasper and Harrison Ark.Probably the best riding roads in the US

Yeah, I don't think there are any reverse threaded mandrels. I apologize for making a useless thread.

I'm not having an easy time finding one. If memory serves it's a reverse thread and very small (?) metric.

There are so many threads on the subject, I didn't know where to start. So, I'm making it worse by starting another. The Moderator is more than welcome to combine this to its proper place. Anyway, I've lost a couple of those stems and they cost $30+. I won't purchase another one but it's inconvenient when you're trying to keep track of the gas fill up. I was on a Ducati forum whining about it and got this advice: I also lost the reset knob on the Veglia speedo on my Bevel Duc and as you say they are stupid ($64!!) expensive. I discovered that the male thread on the Veglia reset shaft in the speedo was the same as the female thread on a Demel tool mandrel and the mandrels aren't expensive. I fabricated a metal eyelet and epoxied on the end of the mandrel shaft, removed the retaining screw and I keep the mandrel on my keyring. When I stop for gas I thread it onto the reset shaft, reset the trip meter and then remove it and no more lost stupid expensive knobs.

Leon was part of Wrecking Crew, the session guys in LA. He played & produced with everyone from Sinatra to Dylan. This gets pretty funny at 3:00 (if you wanna skip over Cher)

Thanks Phil. Common sense advice that I am deficient.

.....at less than $2 for the (Volvo-)Guzzi spark plugs, it's pretty easy to change just them out with the valve adjustment.

Tinus, Did you pull the little Guzzi emblem off the old one or pay small fortune for another? Phil, I'll look for some metal sleeves to reinforce the mounting tabs. You recommend aluminum? Just drill the CF and insert the sleeves? Glue them in or not?

I got the "last one" for $78. Should look great since the Greenie has the factory CF bikini fairing. BTW- does it replace the factory cover or attach over it?

Leon. The Master of Space and Time. Saw him last for his 70th Bday in Tulsa. Still love his music and have his hits on my playlist. Jumpin Jack Flash/Youngblood. Stranger in Strange Land. Song for You. Hummingbird. And then his country side, Hank Wilson, Rolling in my Sweet Baby's Arms. They're restoring the Church Studio in Tulsa now. It should be open to the public this summer. https://thechurchstudio.com/ Leon and Tulsa were the center of the universe for 15 minutes or so in the 1970s. In fact, it's still there in one small spot. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-center-of-the-universe-tulsa-oklahoma

Where'd you get the alt cover?

We took off to Vegas a few days ago and saw Van Morrison last night. I am too tired to post any photos. Great show, 9 piece band. I've listened to Van for 50 years and despite hearing sax on all his records, I didnt know he played the sax. Great music. Some of the good ones, "Baby, Please Don't Go/Roll with the Punches", "Wild Night", "Three Chords and the Truth", "Cleaning Windows", ""Broken Record", Brown Eyed Girl", and jam version of "Gloria" with Van leaving and everyone doing a solo. No encore. Played perhaps a couple dozen songs over an hour and half. Caesars' Palace, great acoustics, little leg room.