LowRyter

hi 80s? but a lot of traffic and humidity? Speaking of heat it looks like Southern Cal and the Valley all the way north in Cali and east all the way to Utah and New Mexico are getting hit. 120 in the desert. 105 in Moab. A balmy & still 93 here in flyover America as I go 70 miles this evening to the dinner ride.

Docc. I think twins have a more narrow power range than my 4 cyl bike. Twins can lug, pull in the mid range or rev but not all three. Actually my EV is can't be lugged as much as the Sport. I would guess the gearing is the difference. When I lug a hi perf twin like a Duc or Aprilia they get "snatchy" when under the cam. And when I try to rev a Harley, Victory or Indian, they just quit at 5k. My 4 cyl 1200 Bandit will go from 1k to 11k and never get lugged or stressed. OTOH an R6 is doggy under 10k and then goes like a scalded dog to 15k.

premium fuel.

Prolly the only guy in Amarillo that knows what a Scura is. About a 4 hr drive my door. Go there and have a free 72 oz steak.

A little follow up. I downloaded the concert and listened to it on the drive back home. These recordings seem to grow on you after a a couple of listens. The recording is a little cleaner than the performance sound system. A little clearer vocals and smoothing of the lead guitar. The show sounds more polished on the recording. Last year, the Dead rehearsed 60 songs for the tour. I have no idea how many songs are ready for this tour but 3 I heard last year (Bertha, Stella Blue, One More Saturday Night) were quite a bit different with slower tempos, different extended solos and more solos from Jeff on the keys. Of course, the Dead are a high wire act and no two shows are alike. Meyer and Oteil give quite a fusion jazz feel to it. I think John tries to leave Oteil (bass) while Oteil just smiles and has no trouble keeping up, go ahead and try it again. Bob gives hand signals, holding up 1 or two fingers or points down and leads the band. The drums were tighter and steadier with the slower tempo. Of course the crowd is it's own show. Bill Walton being the most noteworthy fan. He's a head taller than everyone around him. I was able to cop some of the best seats in the arena. My friends weren't as lucky They got general adm tickets and were in the back of the stadium. The folks around me were really interesting. At least tho groups were from Okla like me. One tie dyed, 60 something gentleman in front of me was having a very good time. He was telling me this was third show he attended and had been following the band. The kicker was the he was a retired County Commissioner from Woodward OK, perhaps the bluest (politically) areas in the entire USA. He was retired and can do what he wants now. Another quip was from a gentleman behind me. He was pretty annoyed with a pair of 30-something couples that were standing and shouting at each other the entire concert. He said when Jerry did a solo not a word was spoken. I replied, yeah, their yapping is annoying but the sound system is much better now. And mentioning standing, I was standing and rocking about 80% of the time. Only sitting to rest when I could see the band (not just the screen). My buddies in the back reported that they never "had" to stand. OK. I have a feeling that many of us will be in Boulder next year. Hopefully the fans and the band will all be upright and the crick don't rise.

The show goes on. I spent the last week in Colorado, visiting with friends and friends of friends. We piled into a couple of minivans and headed to Boulder to see the Dead & Co. This getting to be an annual event. This group has a Phd, an attorney, 3 teachers, a computer scientist, a private social workers, a utility specialist, a real estate /oil lease investor, a couple of civil servants. The Mrs and I and a few spouses that didn't make it aren't in the photo. Boulder was having a Deadfest downtown with live music, vendors, beer and food. The photos are lousy from the phone. Although, if I had taken this guy's advice the photo might've been clearer. Getting to field there was quite a crowd. As close to sellout I've ever seen in a stadium. The Dead have there own brand of political action and charities. Now for the Band. The set list was a classic that began with Truckin, Smokestack Lightening and Bertha. Then after those prelims, the show took off. Ramble On Rose, Friend of The Devil (unplugged), Loser, Brown Eyed Woman, Turn On Your Love Light (zydeco style). Next Set: Help on the way/Slipknot/Franklin's Tower, China doll, Dark Star, drums and space, Stella Blue, China Cat Sunflower,I know you rider. And the Encore was a predicted One More Saturday...... The Band kept a slower pace, perhaps a quarter beat slower than most shows. Bill & Mickey were very tight with the slower tempo -not sounding like a coffee can full of rocks. The slower time only encouraged Meyer to play more notes. No mater how high the the cliff he jumped, Oteil and Jeff were the net to catch him. Bobby directing everything with hand signals. John, Bob and Oteil singing.

looks good without the hugger....but it does rain where I live.

what headlight bulb Docc? can you give us a link?

Can't improve Japanese bikes? There are tons more after market parts vs Guzzis. Just because they are more reliable and faster out of the box, doesn't mean you can't improve and customize them. So far as VFRs go, certainly the RC30 and RC 45 are out of my budget but the pre-VTEC "gear drive" Interceptor (1998-2001) would seem like a great way to get a budget daily rider that's also an exotic. Perhaps the only bike that sounds better than a 90 degree V Twin with the right exhaust package?

the gaskets are the same.

my '98 EV with the big computer has a trim screw that allows me to lean and richen the mixture.

Scud, yes it got killed. I didn't keep up with the post, went to the gym and then heard from Rocker that he killed based on complaints. I sent one of the offended parties a PM and tried to make it good. Not quite fair to all the Floyd fans. I took that photo off from this thread "just in case".. I've been able to watch a good portion of the show I saw last night on You Tube. Regarding photos, they suck, I had a camera phone. I really wasn't expecting a spectacle like this, politically or technically. here are most of the photos. https://www.dpreview.com/galleries/7320746049/albums/roger-waters

Roger Waters Us + Them

I don't know why they won't fit.

get yer yas yas out

PAINT IT GREEN YOU DEVILS!

let us know how it works out Docc. If it's plug n play, I'd be interested.

sorry. do we have an answer?

I suppose it will be a sad day in Nicky's home town as Bill mentioned on WG.

once you guys actually install it in a V11 Sport, let us know how it works and where to get it. cheers

so did we ever find an H4 LED plug 'n play bulb that fits a Guzzi headlight bucket?

I had to google ABTs. mmmm

I get that brochure and go after it with crayons and markers.

Sorry, around here we smoke pork chops but we don't put BBQ sauce on them (at least not in a restaurant that knows how to cook pork chops. BBQ sauce goes well on BBQ (sparingly, it ain't sloppy joes). I do love me some smoked pork chops. As LowRyter said, a couple hours in the smoker and finished on the grill. I am a dry rub kinda Q'er. And maybe a little sauce for the finish on the grill. And speak of the devil, chops are in the smoker as I write this. I hate to quote myself but it was damn good. and geess...... I didn't even grill them...so tender and smoky (BBQ rub).