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thanks Kane!

In Indiana, easy. It's an endorsement "M" to the drivers license. Once you get the M, you keep it. If you are applying for it, you need to take a M test at the BMV. They give you a manual and take the test (written) and then a physical rider test. You show up to a parking lot with a small group and an official and do some tricks that I would describe as maneuvers to show you can handle a bike. I moved out of state for awhile and let my M lapse so I had to take the rider test in 1993. It was a joke really. The rider portion of the test could be averted by taking a MSF course through the AMA.

That is a kind and thoughtful offer Paul. I once was a member of a now defunct local vintage moto forum in which one thoughtful member started a "pay it forward" thread where members could give away items that were say, not of particularly great value, but too good to throw away. In the vintage scene all sorts of bits and pieces were utilized for all sorts of applications. The only requirement to claim the free item was to, shortly thereafter, continue to "pay it forward" and offer up something else. Value was not relevant. Cool idea. I took advantage of the first offer, a book of the history of Harley D advertising. I then offered up a motocross helmet I had got in a parts purchase, and on, and on it went. That particular forum later started a Facebook page and completely lost all semblance of a moto forum. Too bad.

Was it you asking about cost of aftermarket mufflers? Those look like Staintune, ...some of the best.

looks goood, sounds right! congratulations

“Parisian redneck bikers”. I just started my bucket list

BMW motorcycles was recently picked up by a car dealer (Tom Wood) that also has a power sports room. They have locations in several states. I think the BMW's in the Indianapolis store are brought in from their 'real' dealerships elsewhere to fill the void. They will likely have to provide a dedicated showroom. I don't see them doing that anywhere near that location, a high priced area. Falcone (that would have been the Speedway dealer you visited) was also a car dealer that got into bikes. He's back to just cars.

Guzzi dealers are in a precarious position. Based on what I've seen transpire in my area in the last two decades, the "big" mfg's are not allowing dealers of their product to include other marques in the same building. In Indy, I've witnessed HD and BMW be directed by the mfg to display ONLY their product or lose it. Indy's best BMW dealer, Revard, who built a stand alone building, was not allowed to put another brand in the same room. They could not survive. Most recently the former Triumph dealership (Falcone) had to part ways with Triumph because they were required to provide a separate building. Said dealer had already built a new, separate building just for, and per BMW requirements. He's now out of business and Indiana has no BMW dealer. The newest Triumph dealer in town (Triumph of Indianapolis), people with whom I'm acquainted and have done work for, have said Triumph requires them to sell only Triumph, IF they want prioritized pricing and a full range (and numbers) of motorcycles. I encouraged them to take on Guzzi and they said the wish they could. Great folks btw https://triumphindianapolis.com/ so good luck TLM. Likely his good standing in the area will be beneficial.

Enter Vin here. Should give year, color, and verify Tenni. http://static.piaggio.com/recall/form-piaggio_en.html Otherwise l agree with Steve S. You'll want to get all info on previous work done, and sort out the clutch at some point. As I've said before, it's not guaranteed to break but it's a known weak point that will always be a threat. welcome!

Stock cans on these actually don't sound that bad, but they look huge and weigh a ton! And once you've heard it with a non restrictive crossover and straight through cans, you wouldn't have it any other way. In the end there are options that are reasonably priced and given some research, might even be inexpensive. Don't let it stand in the way of getting the bike. Sort the pipes later. Welcome!

welcome. the filter coming loose is a known issue and with attention can be resolved. it very well may have been the demise of the bearings.

so that was fun. She has another talent. Overtone singing. I wasn't familiar with it till recently.

the World of Speed closing and why, makes me very sad. Wish I could say more.

as a leading western protagonist of world music, Byrne would approve of these guys. Mongolian folk metal...

well that's pertinent

"A Fist Full of Omrons"

my setup came on the bike and I think the whole thing was put together some time ago, maybe 10-15 years. I searched ebay and found these. (I have not purchased)They appear the same. Mine are nice and bright. I have not found a duplicate of the brake/taillight in any search. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-Black-LED-Stalk-Turn-Signal-Universal-Light-Motorcycle-Stem-Flasher-Saber/173890735611?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 I have small incandescent on the front till I'm bothered enough to figure out the ''led signal flash dilemma". It works that way by just swapping flasher unit. The PO of the parts bike had the signal circuit wired into the dash lamps somehow, and all 4 worked. But I didn't pay attn as to how when I tore it apart. I did see the tell-tale wire splicing later! I think KiwiRoy OR MartyNZ (sorry mates I don't recall which) has a way to wire them through a dash light (?) so all 4 flash correctly. Let me know if you need more precise measurements. the thin alm used on the mudguard is akin to flashing or window wrap used in home construction.

It's heavy stainless. My guess it makes it easier to bend, and on a line

the whole thing attaches to existing frame bracket which you'll see when you get all the other crap outta the way. 2 bolt holes on the tab you bend down from the center of the license plate area

One more angle

Sure Bob. I thought I'd find a "Tail tidy" topic to place the info. This came up using a topic search. Maybe others can find it the same way.

I think someone on WG posted there and was making them several years ago. I can't find any recent activity so I don't feel out of line posting this. I made a template of the two pieces. Pretty straight forward. Cut and bend. The main piece is s/s and could be made in different dimensions to fit different lighting. The smaller piece is thin alm and has 2 mounting holes. Slight bending to fit contour and only serves as a mudguard. All pieces attach to existing frame mounts. Looking up at the mudguard Sorry the other small hole on the mudguard is hard to see

2020 update! This tidy came on my since parted out '03 RC.