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Tom in Virginia

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Tom in Virginia last won the day on September 21 2020

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About Tom in Virginia

  • Birthday 10/07/1957

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    SE VA
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    '02 / '03 V11 LeMans, '16 Norge

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  1. should I edit again LOL ... for the 3rd time docc? Molested was probably the wrong word in hindsight now that it has been re-interpreted for me.
  2. CURRENTLY OFF MARKET/NOT FOR SALE Hello to all. I know eventually someone would pickup on my ad via FB or in one of the MG classifieds. Hate to let her go but with 6 motorcycles in garage it's time to thin it out a bit. Anyways, yeah it has a steep price tag on it but it is "unmolested" except for docc's suggestion of Omron relays which cured my temperamental fuse blowing problem. Also the MPH bar risers are installed as well. Gonna keep my red '03 because it's "loud and proud" and a hoot to ride. Can't really justify running the '02 hard having the 03. Besides it's completely stock, that quiet sewing machine sort of ride. Anyways, feel free to roast me on the price but I have $7500 in it, $500 shipping and a new set of tires. Otherwise it is unchanged since I purchased August 2020 except for additional enjoyable mileage over 2400 (now 5980) including a few days at the Spine Raid riding my favorite road Cherohala Skyway. (I recently purchased a Yamaha T7 Tenere in January so I have something to explore gravel/dirt roads with my buddy. I paid 12K for that OTD and have dumped another 6K plus in improving it's shortcomings. So yeah, $6900 negotiable is pretty cheap for classic Italian machinery) https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/505912985141034?ref=share_attachment https://photos.app.goo.gl/ergoERzXaEie8jiV8
  3. Currently about $84 US https://ca-cycleworks.com/pf3c.html
  4. I can say once summer is here, and the motor has its normal running heat in it, both of my LeMans (02 stock/03 exhaust mods) ping slightly under hard accel. Primarily at hard acceleration when speeds are above 60-70 mph. My 2016 Norge also does this during summer heat, and same hard accel, but this ECU has been reflashed by GuzziTech. I run alcohol free 93 octane in all my Guzzis to minimize.
  5. No problem. Think I paid Buzz at Seattle $586, not cheap, and especially since they were junk/trash when I got them back the 2nd time. I donated both gages to some guy in Canada for "an experiment" he wanted to try, rather than throw them in trash. I bought new ones (ODO in KPH) from Stein Dinse (for fraction of repair bill, roughly 140 each)
  6. Word to the wise: I would not use Buzz at Seattle Speedo. I sent him two '03. LM gauges, about 4 years ago. He took forever to get them back. They exhibited very poor workmanship once I got them back, cracked, dirty (inside!), didn't work. I complained, he said send them back and he would correct. He didn't, worse the 2nd time. Its the only time I have ever felt like I got taken for ($$$) dealing with people/businesses on the internet. Read his one star Google reviews, I wasn't the only one.
  7. Yeah, we've PM'd a few times over the year or so. I am asking $7500 which is more in range of the Mandello/Ohlin equipped bikes. I bought this bike 2 years ago from a "collector" in Wisconsin, had it shipped to VA. Had 2400ish miles. I've run about 3k more then stopped riding. Detailed, put fresh tires on, covered and put away for a bit. Didn't want to keep running up miles, esp. since I have a red '03 to take care of the V11 fix. It's essentially flawless with a couple of very minor exceptions. Engine paint (LOL) is like factory and I treat it as such to protect. No scrubbing, no blasting, no chemicals. Only change I did make upon ownership was swap in the proper Omron relays (Thanks docc!) Does have the original MG factory rear rack. Runs like a well oiled sewing machine. Just waiting for a serious buyer who wants to deal a bit. What kind of quality bike can you buy nowadays for 7K? Not much for sure.
  8. Still unmolested and still for sale
  9. Tom, thanks for the post in the SW-Motech thread, however, it seems to not show there. 

    It began: 

    Here's what I ordered, fitment proper and works with the big 15-22L SW MOTECH tank bag.  Been in use now about 4 years with no issues.  (Doubt it will...
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    I would appreciate you forwarding me the rest of the post.

    1. Tom in Virginia

      Tom in Virginia

      I'll do the research and get back with you shortly.  Thanks.

    2. Tom in Virginia

      Tom in Virginia

      SW-MOTECH quick-lock  EVO Bottom Tank Ring (Aprillia 6 screw)  anuf. # TRT.00.640.17500.

      This tank ring works on 2003 and later V11 LeMans.  Can't vouch for prior years due to chin pad interference. (Type 175 EVO) is the Twisted Throttle designation. 

      I use the very large SW-MOTECH EVO Trial QUICK-LOCK Tank Bag | 15-22L It sits a bit high and back but makes for a good forward leaning rest (however, I do have pretty significant handlebar risers on my bike which faciltates body positioning for comfort.

  10. Sorry guzziart, never picked up on your question. Looks like a whopping 4.5", but oh my back appreciates it. Not sure who makes them but they are very comfortable on occasional 350-450 mile rides. (I'm about 5'-7" 5'-8" on a good day as well ).
  11. Putting "Rear drive: far right side needle cage.: on my list now. Thanks docc for the reminder. I just did brake fluid flush on my '02 clutch/brakes. The '03 is now saying "Hey, what about me!"
  12. I 2nd to the looks of great riding close by, have never focused on this part of SW VA. I would note that if they are still trucking coal on those roads it can make for a miserable day, dusty, slow and hot. However, I imagine most of that area has stopped mining coal by now. Following....
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