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I hope it's red that didn't photograph well.
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it's not a big deal if it runs 'ok'. If you want to rest assured that you have a well engineered and optimal air intake, use the stock airbox. Pods are for those who are tech savvy enough to tune for them.
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46 minutes ago, Randy said:
Needs mirrors and front signals. Going with bar end mirrors and led signals above the running lights. Ordered passenger pegs mounts so Lisa can ride along.
I have the rubber coated Duc Monster pegs on the Guzzi. Nearly identical mfg. More comfy too.
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On 12/31/2019 at 12:42 PM, ajsmith184 said:
I am lucky and get a phone from my employer
Hard for me to justify an exhaust that's 25% of the current value on these when they are 18 years old.
You're not the first.
This for me is a "sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug" scenario. If you check other brand bikes, decent aftermarket exhaust are all ridiculously expensive. One either has to pay the piper or figure a work around. Also consider that few are making new stock for the V11, too old a bike. The "work around" is going to save $ but cost in effort. #1 the easiest is 'hopefully' finding used in good condition, Slim chances, but possible. #2 Build it. with slip-on cans not meant for the V11 but are "close". So a straight through can of the correct/similar inlet diameter designed for a 600, 750, 1000cc bike, wouldn't technically be so different that it couldn't be used. Then what's left is the 45'ish' degree mid-pipe that will require fabrication. (and tuning)
example, ...while waiting to find MG Ti pipes I found these... Kaw ZX 10 ?year? once very pricey, now on close out $175 each. Ti, nearly same size weight as MG Ti, has removable mid pipe (Kaw midpipe won't work) and an 'anywhere' CF hanger ...AND are usable on either side of a V11 with the logo being left off and the seam is at the bottom. I got some stainless 45 degree bends from a pipe maker and the id/od and od/id all lined up with a little work. The bend needed some finesse and while I was doing that I found the MG kit, and this project went back on the shelf. I had considered cutting the mids off the stock cans but.... I'll get a round tuit.
So it can be done inexpensively but it takes some effort.
bonus, these came with metal logos for rivet install, or vinyl stickers. bonus bonus, they're Italian
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14 hours ago, Randy said:
Love it in white! and the exhaust ... that's how it's done! good score
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First flush and bleed the system thoroughly with new fluid. All the way. If the fluid in it is old, this will make a difference.
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7 hours ago, gstallons said:
Mmmmm. I'm lost . Where does the Spitfire come into the equation ?
"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few" was from a speech by Churchill regarding the airmen flying mostly Spitfires during the Battle of Britain. A bit of a stretch with the wordplay on my part, sorry about that. And yup, wingtip salute.
Analogy is annoying I know and yet I persist in inflicting them on all those around me
because 
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Never have so few dollars given so much shift joy to so many.
Chuck deserves some major thanks.
![Spitfire in Knife-Edge [OC] : aviation](https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Feoxy7oxesfj11.jpg%3Fauto%3Dwebp%26s%3D8c3472d989af2ffe3ebd415c0a7d8e0d637e918e&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=d5881fae798ce790497bcd006f6bfde15ce144c262bea2290e2ff34f5a56553c&ipo=images)
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4 minutes ago, Pressureangle said:
you'll be rewarded.
I bought a vintage bike (26 years old, 16 years ago) for $600. Cheap because it was electrically "dead, and I can't figure it out". I thoroughly dressed every connection as mentioned. Grounds as well. Fired up and runs like new, still.
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53 minutes ago, stewgnu said:
also refresh your clutch fluid whilst you’re there cos why not? 🙂
Yes. Old moisture laden fluid will affect the feel at the lever, and the slave bleeder is easy to get to now.
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also, and this might be in the "wheels off" checklist but, check the wheel bearings for any notchy-ness. Some in-wheel bearing spacers were short giving a heavy lateral load, causing the balls to notch the race. (hope that was understandable) I roll the wheel (off bike) with a finger in each bearing, elevate it off the floor so it spins, and can feel if the bearings are not rolling smoothly. If you feel any drag or unevenness, it's best to replace them.
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32 minutes ago, gstallons said:
I see a Royal Enfield thread in our future . My buddy worked for a company that (their branch) tested any & everything doing w/two wheels . He said the Enfield was a great bike . Buid quality , looks , engine , everything. IDK who is in charge w/the bikes , but they are doing it right !
and no wonder.........
Rod Copes, former senior manager at Harley-Davidson, became president of the North American branch. Pierre Terblanche was snatched from Ducati to become the head of industrial design at the UK office. James Young and Simon Warburton, department heads for engines and products respectively, were enticed away from Triumph. His crowning achievement was hiring Rudratej Singh, a marketing director from the massive multinational company Unilever, and installing him as President and marketing director of Royal Enfield UK.
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interesting. For me it translates to - I likely could not tell the difference, and I'm pleased I got the Dunlops. Oddly enough I chose them for country of origin, and look of the tread pattern.
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And @Chuck if yer talking about Mike @ Speed City, I agree. He had the first greenie (2) I'd seen in town and has built some nice bikes as well. Seems he has a black on in stock, Joe
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5 minutes ago, RacerX said:
We'll be moving to a bigger space soon as we're bursting at the seams.
Congratulations! And considering our spine frame's rarity and low production numbers, we're lucky to have folks with the passion to carry on.
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also the spring ordered is for a 5 speed, and the fork seals are for USD 5speed models. Did they advise you these would work?
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Where is this Lodge? The lake is in two states and is rather large. I gots a friend in Celina.
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well nuts are plentiful it seems, just finding the correct size. Amazon etc has a bunch, just combing through the measurements and translations.
found these at Menards, they seem close in size
https://www.menards.com/main/well-nuts/midwest-fastener-reg-4mm-70-x-12mm-rubber-well-nut-1-count/81540/p-1541140115905-c-1556284486413.htm?tid=2724721153734788990&ipos=9
I got one off my spare fender that was in good condition tho scrunched. Looks to be 13-14mm long when new. Just shy of 10mm shaft. Flange dia is 13mm. This one came off the leg not one of the three across the top. They were squished more and more difficult to get out. If the p/n is the same then same same.
will stop at my local ACE sometime and check. I know they carry some sizes but...
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1 hour ago, docc said:
I hesitated to stop for a pic on the even-more-remote single lane bridge I took to the north side of the river . . .
There was even a road in the mix today I had never been on to get to that remote single lane bridge.
Always a concern about stumbling onto scary company on these backroads . . .
"you and me and the devil makes three"
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A beauty. The fairing lowers really bring that bodywork together. Even the big rear end looks correct. Biposto makes little sense though. A sales feature?
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but which one will get installed?
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for myself, I'll have to investigate the options. I did have a Zelle acct but think it closed from lack of use. I'd always take a mailed check from a forum member.
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10 hours ago, docc said:
So, does this mean the fire went out or are we still seeking alternatives to using this company?
docc as far as I'm concerned, as long as there's an alternative to the technocratic oligarchy for my ability to donate, which there is, (a credit card, (until they are captured)) I'm happy.
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Lucky Phil extender mod
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I checked world clock... it's way past IPA time. Almost IPA time here!
No problems with PP and those parts afaik.