LowRyter

there ain't a motorcycle as purdie as the greenie. that's a fact, jack. they ride as good as they look. ( provided I ever get mine back together)

I wouldn't sweat the difference between the naked and LeMans. I think the bars and pegs are the same. I don't think clip-ons are much different than the handlebar versions either. The difference is the fairing but a flyscreen on the naked is pretty effective- I rode mine from OKC to North Carolina and several trips to Austin and Springfield Ill. Air blast was never a problem. The only thing that catches me are my hammies and my knees riding all jockeyed-up. On the other hand, that works perfect in the twisties. The biggest difference is the red frame vs later frames. I never heard what you think about the handling, feel, and control of the bike? That's what I think is the best part. (Perhaps better with the red frames.)

totally agree.....a great trip punctuated by some rain, cold or hail, just makes the best of the trip that much better and entire trip more of an adventure and more memorable. Hey, even true if the worst of it was hitting the kill switch and getting a little cold.

I should have the bike on Monday. Don has painted the gearbox housing and bracket (red). Everything is cleaned up and ready for assembly. The bracket looks smaller than I imagined, I guess that its not 13 1/2 in but cm?

she's purdie

Yeah Marty, that's the sticker. Docc, it's on the right side of the frame under the tank. Perhaps NZ and USA had the same manufacture paper work compliance required for import? Otherwise, I can't imagine a connection. I am just guessed about the meaning.

so Docc, what s the significance of the build date? Are the frames built in New Zealand? Inquiring minds want to know.

Stew, the trail brake proponents suggest that you do it as a matter of habit to get proficient and smooth. Like, Chuck mentioned most folks aren't traveling fast enough on sweeping highway curves to try it. If you don't have a lot of curvy mountain roads you can get real world feel for it around intersection corners. When you brake to go around a corner, keep lightly on the brake and stay smooth until you apex it and hit the gas instead of coasting and hitting the gas.

Docc, I didn't get the part number but the build date was June 2000. And there is also a "New Zealand manufactured" sticker on the frame. Now that was a surprise. It will be interesting to know if this improves or degrades the high speed handling weave that has been a point of discussion. My guess it won't have an effect. But I expect to also stiffen the rear preload with it apart- the next step might be a suspension kit. -John L sends

OK, SP883 and others, I have an update. The transmission brackets are due to be delivered to the shop today. This is weeks later than expected. Because it's a small job, Don had to book available time on the water jet. And of course my bike is still pieces. So Don and I both want this bike out of the shop. I think the he'll have 4 or 5 to sell. I don't know who here has called or e-mailed him. Even if the brackets come in today, none have been test fitted on my bike. Even if it's good to go, Don has some other projects including bringing his Cafe Custom Sportster to COTA Moto GP in Austin. I am guessing he can mail them out in early May. I do hope you guys get them because it defers my cost. It's not a deal breaker for me but I hope it's mutually beneficial.

Use both brakes, try to stay balanced. Do most of the hard braking early in a straight line, then lighten up until you get to apex, let off the brakes and give her some gas. In other words stay on the brakes or on the gas but don't coast into the corner. Just lighten the brake until you hit the gas. It seems to work well with my Guzzis, my Suzuki has a tendency to stand up from the lean.

here are some universals https://www.dartflyscreens.com/collections/bikes?gclid=Cj0KEQjwzpfHBRC1iIaL78Ol-eIBEiQAdZPVKu9gDbp3MyIkuHRVueHSYQG-t0lyjh1FovRDJXjxWzIaAmD18P8HAQ I believe that painted one in the neat garage is a Givi A770. They made lots of them for Griso and other naked bikes. I don't see them on the website now.

Tat one isn't the Guzzi one. It's one like Docc's, Givi perhaps.

good point Docc. I've been kicked off 4 or 5 forums over the last few years. Something about guys on greenies I suppose. Even worse, I am not ashed- hell, proud.

looks like a Givi (not sure which model) that was stripped and painted. compliments on your garage too.

ride up hiway 1, past Ft Bragg and ride under the redwood tree tunnel where the road ends around Legget. Perhaps you've done all that? I did it once in a Mini Cooper and had a blast. Some pretty neat curves. Would like to again on a my Greenie, would settle for the 'vette. My only regret was no medical card passing through Mendocino. I suppose you can skip Fisherman's Wharf and dungeness crab but it's a treat for flyover guy like me.

I'd say they are pretty hard to find. But again, it's a standard headlight bucket and lots of aftermarkets ones available. Now painting it green...well, I dunno bout that.

if you're really worried, go to the auto parts store and get a matching 5 prong relay as a spare. If you have electrical issues, play musical chairs with the spare relay (some are 4 prong relays but the sockets are all 5, so it will fit).

yep it looks like a Guzzi flyscreen. Mine is CF and that one is painted ABS. I've seen them on the Tontis as well, so it must be a universal fit on the Guzzi headlight bucket. Actually, pretty effective for blocking wind off the body and doesn't buffet. I rode my Greenie to Spine-frame rally from OKC and back. There is an aftermarket flyscreen that is almost identical to the Guzzi one but the bottom of the windshield has a different shape and the windshield isn't interchangeable with the factory flyscreen.

Status on my bike. The shop believes that they have the transmission sealed up. He's less optimistic about fixing the ABS plastic side panels and started cover. The bike with new bracket should be ready this week. And here's the info regarding getting a bracket: Don at Motiv Cycle Works, 8301 N Classen, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 should have the brackets made from water jet very soon. He should have an opportunity to ship them out in the next couple of weeks. The price is $60+ shipping. Right now he expects to have 4 to sell (fyi- two members on the board have written me regarding purchase). So if interested, it makes sense to call him now in case we need to make more. This will not only provide a needed part on the redframe bikes (unavailable from Guzzi so far as we know), it will also help defer my out of pocket costs. Call him at (405) 641-1801 John L (LowRyter) sends

all concerned Don at Motiv Cycle Works, 8301 N Classen, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 should have the brackets made from water jet very soon. He should have an opportunity to ship them out in the next couple of weeks. The price is $80 60+ shipping. Right now he expects to have 4 to sell (fyi- two members on the board have written me regarding purchase). So if interested, it makes sense to call him now in case we need to make more. This will not only provide a needed part on the redframe bikes (unavailable from Guzzi so far as we know), it will also help defer my out of pocket costs. Call him at (405) 641-1801 John L (LowRyter) sends

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I just got the new Tedeschi Trucks record, Live From The Fox (Oakland). IMHO this is just about the best live band in existence. Anyway, if you're an old Derrick & Dominos fan, this Derrick lets it rip "Keep on Growing"

Got your PM BR. I'll get with the shop on Monday or Tuesday and try to get an update and provide details for you and Phil.

Dave, I should have a transmission bracket if you're interested. $60+ ship.