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my tank can be removed and reinstalled without being toughly muscled. But the nose of the tank gets some rash due to full lock on the bars (a little more prone on the left side).

Dave, you can get a new fuel level indicator from Harpers. The cost has come down considerably. I replaced mine on the EV (thanks to a ham fisted mechanic- not me- that plugged it into the electric petcock) (hint" removed the electric petcock fuse if you still have one). The one thing I noticed it's a little more sensitive and comes on about 15 miles earlier than the old one.

I have had PR4 and RoadSmart (not sure the number). They both handle about the same. Michelins take a little time to warm up. The PR4 rear didn't last very long on my Sport but is holding up OK on my Bandit. Really, it comes down to cost, so the Dunlop is the clear winner in my book (for the V11). Not sure about the Bandit though.

nice trip !

Labor Day Sunday is the Mile Flat Track at Springfield Ill. I've been to the race a couple of times and heading back this year. It's the most exciting motorcycle racing on the planet. A few of us on Wild Guzzi are heading back this year. The deal I am in is at the Doubletree Hotel. For $215, you get a room for 2, 2 tickets to the race and 2 T-shirts. Unfortunately I am sharing a room with local guy Darren rather than my usual roommates, Kristen Stewart and her girlfriends. But Darren is a much better riding buddy than Kristen (too many stops to check her make up) and we'll be buzzing through the Ozarks on the way. So I guess Darren is the best roommate. Anyway, if you're free on Labor Day, you couldn't do better, even if you don't get the Doubletree deal. (my photos from 2 years ago)

I posted a little about Jack for you bass guys Chuck (and Docc).....don't know if you agree with my point about Jack playing it like a guitar? So far as STFU, lately it's the twenty-something gals that yell each other non stop why the band is playing at volume louder than the PA. Like I said to the guy next to me at the Dead show that was pissed about it, I said "well at least the sound system is so much better than 40 years ago". Regarding Jorma and Jack playing with TTB, I really wanted to hear an Airplane tune with Susan singing Grace's part, like "White Rabbit" or "Somebody to Love". But it was good seeing them do that James Brown thing. Right now I've run out of shows to see. Any good bands coming through that I might see? My future travels are the eclipse in KC and the Mile at Springfield Ill. No music.

it's always good to have a spare

Paul Tim, Grant to G'town with a little spitting rain on the country road and the max speed limit is about 10-35 mph. Luckily I met the sheriff or forest guys (whoever the LEOs were) going in the opposite direction both coming and going. I have friends that live up the road in Bailey on Hwy 285 which I refer to that road as a "Death Cult".

The Wheels of Soul. This is from the 2nd show. I saw them play "I love you, Yes, I do" the day before. But his will give you a good feel. This is Tedeschi Trucks Band + Hot Tuna (aka, Jack Casady & Jorma Kaukonen, aka, bass & guitar for Jefferson Airplane) at Red Rocks. I took no photos. The folks I attended the show couldn't navigate the steps to get closer to the stage, so I got a great view of the amphitheater and Denver but not so much of the band. First time I'd ever seen Jack & Jorma. Jack plays his bass ('60s style) in the upper ranges and makes the theater buzz with his bass, no subwoofer needed. Is there a better band on the planet than TTB? Clearly there isn't. Red Rocks was packed. Besides Hot Tuna, the local band Wood Bros played. They're a "roots" group. Both bands did a number with TTB -Wheels of Soul Tour. Don't miss TTB.

Bev and I are bumming it in the RV in Colorado getting out of the heat. Decided to take the EV and Sport to the "Top of the Rockies" at Paonia Co. Anyway the band Saturday night was KG and the Girls. They are a rocking power trio, young and easy on the eyes that seemed to combine the styles of Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Ray & Zeppelin. These gals were in the finals at the Memphis Blues Competition and have been acclaimed is many blues publications.

Dave, order a Greenie shirt and then we can verify the instructions.

Of course, but I think i'll manage fine heck,I'd even provide the relays (one spare will do you on the road).

Poor guy. You have to ride all that way? Through mountains and vistas in Europe in September? I'd be willing to deliver it for ya and save you the misery. I'd probably not charge too much for the service. Just sayin'. Call me if you need me.

I didn't think of the back and forth DOF. But is this axis a problem? The engine pulses in another plane, and the wear we see on the splines surely comes from the radial rattle. Back and forth would be axial. Anyhow, I see a good chance that holding in the clutch at stops in 1st gear or at other occasions isn't really that bad, maybe more weal than woe even. Really bad for the clutch and the splines is probably being hard on the throttle at lower revs, let's say below 3 or maybe 4k. And then, Docc's V11 has seen some miles, why should the parts look as new? The usual life span of a motorcycle is below 50.000, everything above is a bonus for the owner and lost profit for the manufacturer. See it this way. I expected my flywheel to look much worse at 99,000 miles. I did not expect the input hub to look so bad, but no one expected it to come completely loose, either. (That was certainly my increasing idle rattle noise.) While I am not one to run the Sport below 4,000 RPM, I am admittedly often hard on the throttle and downshifting/ rev-matching, then hard on it right back up again. "Hell-on-wheels!" . . . and tires . . . and brakes . . . and clutches . . . So long as you're rev matching when shift, I would think that would take the shock of out of shifting and be easy on the drive train. I would think strong throttle, so long as you stay smooth, shouldn't be an issue. (Of course this is said by the guy that cracked his transmission case.)

BB- Your computer must show different colors than mine. The Green Acid color looks yellow. Colors that seem closest for Greenie are 1) Bright Green 2) Bright Green 3) Silver 4) Apple Red I wish someone would order one in green and get it sorted out. But I didn't see your Scura listed as available, only the V11 Lemans. Confused. And you have red wires and gold forks?

I read an interview on WG with one of the Piaggio mutkey mucks that said a new bike was in the works. We might get a glimpse at EICMA and that the production models would be shown at the year following. So perhaps 2019?

lookin' real purdie!

Those are the old Givi (A750 & A755) bikini fairings. They're popular on naked Guzzis like the Sport, Griso and V7 models. I've seen a red Griso with a A755 that looked factory including matched paint and a metal Guzzi emblem. For some reason, they've been discontinued. Perhaps that's because the new naked bikes have odd shaped headlights rather than traditional round ones? I assume that Harper's still has a good supply since they are still on the website.

MK's "Real Live Roadrunning". Fantastic record. There's a song about "riding an Indian" and "short track racing" and even the Indy 500 ("Speedway at Nazareth"), biplanes, and Napoleon. And Dire Straits. Mark is one of the performers I've never seen live but I hope I get to see him play play. Is there any sadder song than ELH's "Red Dirt Girl"? That one is a real tear jerker. You may not want to hear it (really):

wow. Tenni is a pretty rare and potentially collectable bike. Even if it's in rough shape, you'd think that someone would want to restore it. Most track bikes are wrecked sportsbikes. Sell the Tenni to a restorer and get a trashed GSX-R at auction. A GSXR (or Ninja, 996, R1/6, RSV, etc.) will be a cheaper and more capable track bike. The Tenni would go to someone that will want it.

http://lgccompany.it/en/home-page/9424-fairing-v11-sport.html

Blight- Try Gustafsson Plastics (St Augustine FL) for a windshield. I understand that he does custom work as well. They make several to fit Air Tech fairings. And that RZ fairing looks cool. I'd love to see it on a V11. https://bikescreen.com/

no luck with McMaster?