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  1. ? I didn't see you mention using one in your process or a photo. To use this stand I put the front wheel in a "condor" wheel chock, which stabilizes the bike, position the stand and lever it up with said breaker bar. Comes down easily too. I've done it without the chock but I like servicing it in the chock because a shop tipover is not an option. If I need to service the front end I use a floor jack under the motor, in conjunction with the rear stand and lift the wheel out of the chock, using ratchet straps to the rafters to stabilize. I'm used to doing without assistance and it's just the system I've come to use.
  2. nice rickshaw Chuck
  3. mine's original. maybe a preemptive strike is in order
  4. Sorry for the misunderstanding. I'm not wanting one in CF, I was just chattering about it. I use a black one from a Nero Corsa and love the look.
  5. those will fit in yer saddlebags Docc. It'd be a great tech session at SSR I'll "bring tools"
  6. Went to his site. The red will likely match the RC type red body paint easily. The "orange" looks a great match for the RC/NC/RM valve covers as well as the RM body paint. What he's calling yellow (far left) looks really close to Guzzi's zinc chromate, but it's not listed as available at the moment. http://www.riggeals.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Color-Carbon-Samples2.jpg oops, will not paste
  7. ok. missed that. So it still appears as a cf weave under clear, but red weave instead of black. I didn't know that was a thing. can't wait to see it.
  8. just throwing this out there. what color Red is the Red? If I wanted red I'd want it to match the Guzzi Red, and there are a few of those. If there is an upcharge for red it should match, otherwise paint it yourself.
  9. sorry to be coy, never seems to work for me. I don't care about the work, I want to SEE YOUR 911!! .....in all it's glory! please, of course
  10. easy decision. and, What are these 911 things you speak of? photos please
  11. Possibly I have a different world view than you. It's evident that AV trucks and personal vehicles have a foothold on society. Now scooters. Soon, every g-d thing a human can operate. I'm just providing a 2 day old article showing evidence that the camel has his nose under the edge of the tent. Soon the camel will be inside the tent. I think motorcycles will likely be among the last mode to suffer the really serious AV or green bullshit mandates. People have to get around, and much of the world's population travels by scooter (actual scooters not those hipster child sidewalk scooters) so we have some time. But time will tell. Since the beginning of motorcycling, our lifestyle/choice has been a clear reflection of individualism. Rugged individualism (Yes I said it). Some embrace it. Others, sorry to say, don't give a hoot about how much fun we have, and will eventually be coming for us, for our own good of course. I'm surprised you don't make the connection to the future of motorcycles. They've been telling us the plan for a long time and I just see this as them slowly doing it. Much nuance is lost in keyboard forum chats. If we were several thousand miles closer
  12. tic tic tic.... https://www.advrider.com/beam-scooters-will-automatically-enforce-speed-limits/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-03–31-2022
  13. how much for the GB?
  14. footgoose

    Tank Bag?

    no to the Griso bag but I have 2 of the OEM MG strap on bags and I like 'em just fine. Usually strap on bags that have to stretch that far to anchor, have a tough time staying positioned. But, the MG V11 bag has a separate padded supporting base which anchors quite well and with a hole for the gas cap. The padding is on the sides of the base and supports the bag when it's attached. I have used the padded base with my larger Tourmaster bag a time or two when I needed more space. It protects the tank very well. The MG bag itself could be a bit more rugged. I've had one zipper fail.
  15. The boutique atmosphere is way overplayed in many Motor shops. I know what drives it but it makes no sense really. Two big offenders in my town are Duc and KTM. They're like ... we gots what you want so kiss the ring. Matt Carr at the Duc shop is a good man if you can snag him. My local Triumph shop is #1 in regional sales and they could not be more 'regular guy' oriented. They always have a couple Duc trade-ins on the floor. Most multi line shops in the area are pretty cool to deal with. The shops that are located outside the city, in the smaller towns, the ones with "powersports" in the name often have cool trade-ins. That's where I've felt most welcome to talk and test the used market.
  16. Both built for a competitive spirit, not me. If I had to pick one, Triumph, easy. The Bloors are killing it with their line up, and apparently Daytona this year. And I wouldn't have to visit the Duc dealer.
  17. In that photo, I get it. I don't care for the belly pan, it's too much and kinda squared. I don't care for the black v covers or yellow guards either. As for the black wheels.... the Sport's tail/seat body section can be a bit too LargE at some angles and the black wheels bring it all closer together for me. "condense" maybe a better word. IDK guess I should get a yellow one for myself eh?
  18. One of my client's used to build cars for his Indy racing series. Those panels are incredibly strong and light.
  19. I recall reading some mph users have been successful with re-routing stock lines. "Success" is subjective I think. Doing risers on other bikes I have had success sometimes, sometimes not. I would always go into it with the expectation of buying longer lines to complete the job. I sure wouldn't want to compromise flex on a control line/cable. Fortunately for me the LM/Sport stock setup is satisfying.
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