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Interesting content. He basically explains Private Equity until 4:50, then starts talking about it in the motorcycle industry after that. I didn't know Dianese and Revzilla are PE owned. The damage to companies caused by short-term profit seeking is not limited to PE-back organizations, but IMO there is perhaps a higher concentration there. While I don't think it's fair to call out PE as a category as bad, it is fair to speculate on whether the new PE owner will make good or bad decisions with the brand. And then he says Indian is a "heritage" brand. This may be an unpopular opinion, but I don't think today's Indian has much of heritage. Maybe they have some respect for the original company, but Indian has gone out of business several times. Today's Indian motorcycle company has nothing to do with the original company with the exception of having bought the intellectual property rights (name, etc.) after string of prior IP owners failed. That's not a legacy. Same with Triumph and other brands that have been rebooted by investors who acquired the brand name. And another thing, I found this guys's video making style disturbing. Talking with his hands while controlling the motorcycle with one hand on the bars. Man, talk about distracted driving... Good on him if he can do it, but I would have a hard time paying attention to traffic and the road while narrating a video.

Sold.

Seat is in like-new condition. It has a heater and wiring kit (never installed) and a backrest for the passenger, which was never used, because it didn't fit with the top case. I paid over $1,000 for the custom seat in March 2024. Traded the bike with the stock seat for a new Stelvio, which is the reason I am selling the Corbin. It was super comfortable and seemed a bit lower than the stock seat. Asking $500 plus shipping if required. I still have the original box and packing material from Corbin.

The Italian Stallion (among other wild horses) on Route 120 East of Mono Lake.

I also like the original anodized red on the Tenni, same as on the Scura and I think all the variations from 2002 onwards that had "red stillettos." I'm not sure if anyone has figured how to duplicate that finish.

If you look at the original Moto Guzzi sales literature you will see that the valve covers on RM, Rosso Corsa, and Nero Corsa are a lighter shade of red (approaching orange) then the most common red on the frame plates. When I got my Nero, they had both been painted to match the Nero Corsa script on the tail. But I replaced them with a candy-apple red powder coat set, which is close to the original metallic red but give it a bit more depth and character. And to my eye, is a nicer fit with the Nero. Also note, the angle/lighting makes the parts look different colors, but they are the same (so is the alternator cover).

I think I have an extra set of frame plates and valve covers if you want to take them to a powder-coater or painter. I could sell them to you, or you could give me back your take-offs after you swap in the painted ones. We are only 100 miles apart.

I believe torque specs are based on thread size to avoid confusion with various bolt head types (eg. hex-head vs socket cap). So you would need a thread gauge tool, not a caliper.

If you're not already comfortable with this type of work, a cylinder head is maybe not the best place to learn. I'd phone a friend or take it to a shop. But if you do want to try it yourself, a picture would be helpful so we can see what you have to work with. Meanwhile, it would certainly not hurt to apply some penetrating oil to broken stud - and set some anti-seize compound out for your re-assembly.

That's "Docc" for a reason...

The Quat-D is an complete exhaust that sits where the crossover currently is. I think they are even more rare than the Titanium kit. The new exhaust you have pictured looks like the stock set that came with my Scura. Anyway... if you keep your eyes open you may find a Titanium set, but will likely need to move quickly when you see it.

You don't get most of the things you don't ask for... These are scarce these days, and the only ones I have seen recently have been attached to bikes for sale. I would "consider" swapping a set of mine for a Quat-D exhaust as I have the Titanium pipes on both my Scura and Nero Corsa.

well, this is an old thread... but @bzane are you in need of of the retaining plate for a rear caliper? I have a couple complete rear calipers and I am also in San Diego County. Let me know if you want to swing by Carlsbad and collect one.

I know the Coppa Italias get a lot of attention, but to me that red LeMans is the better value. It's only bid up to about $3,500 right now, with a day left in the auction.

Good adventure. I actually like riding conditions like that on a dirt bike. On the street, not so much. Where was that?