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MG cycle also has them. http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_156&products_id=85

This is where I found that ST owners were looking for the same Panasonic part: http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?133977-ST1300-Fuel-pump-level-sensor-thermistor

First - the fact that this level of ingenuity and conversation exists on this forum is so cool. Second - I haven't had the problem yet, but thought I'd give a try at searching for the part. I found something on a Honda ST forum that referenced the same part number - so there could be a cross-compatible Honda (aka cheaper) part. The same site also referenced a US$0.64 replacement thermistor from Digi-Key (from whom I just purchased my relays). I do not know how to determine if this thermistor could be used to repair the stock MG part - but maybe you guys would know. Is $0.64 cheap enough? Third - please blab on. I am also interested in how things work - even if it does not address a specific issue that I am currently facing.

Perhaps a Condor?

Feel free to post pictures of every step in the process...

You might also like the Napoleon Bar End Mirrors - as in my profile pic (and bigger photo just added to my gallery). These are similar to the ones provided with the Ducati Sport 1000, although the PS1000 had fairing-mounted mirrors. There are a few other pictures of the Napoleon bar end mirrors on this forum too. I like the one in this thread with what appears to be a BMW R100S fairing. The mirrors are a bit tedious to fit (sanding and grinding to reduce the size of the compression fitting and nut) - but they have been rock solid for me. For more eye-candy on the bars, consider the Rizoma clutch and brake fluid tanks (also on my bike). It looks as though the builder of the red V11 we're taking inspiration from re-used the stock tanks and brackets. Nice thing about the Rizomas - the brackets are adjustable so you can get them level (not so on the red bike). The picture I posted above is the factory condition - the "before" picture.

Craig - I don't know the answers to all your questions, but here is a photo for comparison purposes. Maybe that will help you sort it out.

Looking good. Did that price include the mounting brackets and hardware? Looks like there will be room for my extra stuff when we go riding.

That taillight does look similar - it's tempting to assume that it's a bolt-on replacement. I found one that looks pretty good quality on US e-bay. I like the darkness and simplicity of it. Some pictures of other, similar lights show a license plate light. One has a triple flash at initial braking too - good safety feature. Maybe I could get a dark taillight that is the same size - AND brighter when lit - AND ditch the turn signals - AND the license plate light - AND cut some more off my stock fender? Is this too good to be true? Given that it is all LED and does not come with instructions, does anyone know if some other electrical mods would be required to make the LEDs work where there are currently standard filament bulbs?

Yeah, I am a little leery of those, but, it's better to look good, than to feel good! And it will make me think I have the Duc Paul Smart that I almost pulled the trigger back when they were still available new... I almost got the Paul Smart when it was new too. But ended up with a Sport 1000 (the first year monoposto) - because the bars were a bit higher and I wanted red (it was my first, and so far only, Ducati). Absolutely loved it for short rides after I installed the bar risers. But even then I couldn't stay on it for more than 200 miles - too painful. Sold it before they got cult status... Barring financial gain, there's no other reason that I'd trade my V11 for any of the Duc Sport Classics. My Scura is so much more rare, interesting, and comfortable (not to mention darker). Color me converted. Anyway - I hope you end up loving your Ballabio after the modifications.

...including the bar height. I think those are at about 5 inches lower than my Scura.

I think you might be looking for part number 12 or 13 - not sure what the difference is. I am looking forward to this project. I found this article (which I cannot read) but it has more pictures of the same bike with the fairing installed.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/4892785067.html There's one for sale in San Francisco with some interesting modifications. She needs some love. Edit: I just read the ad in detail. It looks like a greenie - but it's a champagne Le Mans with Greenie tank and tail.

Roy - I was just re-reading this and your month-old post caught my eye. That's an interesting idea. It's not a very big part, so it would be easy to carry. Is that something that can replaced roadside? If not, having the part on board would at least make it possible get the bike repaired after a short truck ride - instead of either needing to tow it all the way home or try to find the part wherever you happen to be when it goes bad. For clarification - you're talking about the bearing(s) in the wheel, right? Not the needle bearing that's in the final drive housing?

Lots of matching clothes available for Greenies. BTW - what's with the ink-colored bags and bikini fairing in your profile pic? I don't get it - why not green? Red helmet is good with frame & porkchops. On a more serious note - isn't there a way to determine date of manufacture by entering numbers online somewhere? Perhaps you could start a new thread and use the first entry to maintain a table something like this: Owner Location Some digits from Frame # Some digits from Engine # Date of Manufacture Low Ryter OK, USA xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx DD/MM/YYYY That'd be a bit more work than for the bikes with number badges (Scura, Tenni, etc.) but maybe you could figure out about how many were made if you notice some patterns in the data. I'm not sure which digits would be useful, but I assume most people would not want to post the complete numbers. Wouldn't be interesting if the Greenies were fewer in number than some of the "limited" editions?

Taqueria Lost Ponchos translates to English as: Taco Shop of the Disoriented Raincoats. It's been a rough winter in much of the US; it will be over soon. I misspent my youth in Upstate New York battling "lake effect" snow - so I understand winter. In San Diego, there is a saying (and I hope this is not so hurtful as to cause you to stop talking to me): "We visit the seasons; the seasons don't visit us." Two unusual things on today's ride: An extraordinary number of 3-wheel-motorcycles - both configurations (two wheels in front and two wheels in back). Most Ferraris I've ever seen in a line, maybe 20 - all just putting along below the speed limit, I assume on some sort of club trip. I don't know the model numbers, but a few were older and some very rare, including a Testarossa (always liked that model). Sadly, no Red Barchetta. I might have pursued if they were gonna uncork 'em. That'd be fun to see. Three normal things: Several BMW motorcycles on the road, and none parked. A lot of Harleys parked near food stops, and just a few on the back-roads. I didn't see any other Guzzis.

Breakfast in Mexico today. Four chorizo tacos and orange juice from an open-air taco bar: Breakfast of champions!!! Ride stats: 260 miles, 21,000 feet of elevation changes, 6.25 hours, including all stops, home at 12:15pm. Who else can I tempt into joining me on a full-day ride? If you want to walk across the border at Tecate, make sure you have a passport. It's easy to get in to Mexico, but people with badges and weapons actually look at your documents when you try to get out of Mexico. I'm still holding May 2 & 3 - though maybe Saturday, the 2nd would be best.

Perhaps you've been eating the wrong king of cactus. Check with Chamberlin. I think he might know a reasonable-cost way to get into a set of Öhlins that are cross-compatible with another bike. I don't recall the details.

So your bike is like this one in the gallery? So much potential for darkening... Yep, just like that but the previous owner stripped the pork chops so I'll need to repaint them as well. Sounds like you might be embarking on a project... Maybe you should start a project thread about your bike (and post some pics). Is it new to you? FWIW - I got a lot of great advice when I did a project thread for my bike. I ended up doing a lot of important things that I would not have thought to do on my own. Staying in the dialogue on the forum also pushed me to get everything done faster than I probably would have otherwise. Now I am "chuffed to bits" (to borrow a British expression) with my bike, I know my way around it, and I have a good sense of things to watch out for.

Looks like a useful accessory. I just ordered one. Thanks.

I just threw out the question to get us started. My question has been answered beyond my expectations, and I don't feel any need to make rules about where it goes from here. Some stories about actually using what you carry to fix it and make it home sounds like fun though. Perhaps the stories will jog someone's memory about something else to add to their kit. The idea for this thread came to me for two reasons: I carry a lot on my dirt bike - in fact, I try to do all my at-home maintenance with only the tools I carry. I haven't had to spend the night in the woods or desert yet - but I also carry stuff in case I have to - food, water, plastic poncho, mylar emergency blanket, lighter, etc.. I had to fix the Scura on the road within a few days of getting it. I wrote about my Scura misadventure in another thread already, but here's the summary: The bike was idling higher and higher at each stop light - and it got up to about 3,000 or 4,000 RPM. So I shut it off, twisted the throttle wide open and released it several times. Then started the bike again. It instantly revved to redline. Hit the kill switch and pushed it out of traffic. The problem turned out to be that the grease on the throttle linkage had hardened (the bike was in storage 12 years and this was within the first few miles of putting it back on the road). I used the stock tool kit to disconnect some linkage and isolate the problem - which was on the left side. Luckily, this was next to an auto parts store, so I bought some penetrating lube, worked it in and rode it home (instead of needing to load the bike in a truck). Not a terribly interesting story or complicated repair, but maybe somebody's now thinking "When's the last time I lubed my throttle linkage?" or "Should I throw a little lube in my kit?" or "Can I fit a plastic-bag poncho under the seat?"

That poetic description also works for my use of the Cycle Gear stand. With the sidestand down, I get on the right side, pull her up and close up to me with my right arm and use my left arm to prepare to sweep her off her feet with the swingarm stand. I had help the first few times, but I can do it alone now. The lifting surfaces of the CG stand are two square rubber blocks that rotate. I added some leftover surfboard traction pad foam to the brackets to prevent damage while lifting. When it's up, I secure it with two clamps, as shown in the picture. Again - probably not the "best" option, but it works and it doesn't slide off. I have left the bike on the swingarm stand like this for well over a week (while the sidestand was getting powder-coated).

Chin spoiler is soooooo easy, all pre-drilled and easy to get to... only two sizes of allen wrenches needed... possibly some sanding required if it buzzes like mine did. So if Chamberlin is putting on a chin spoiler and Craig is putting on a rear inner fender... Craig will be doing more installation and Chamberlin, perhaps, more partying. More info about ordering in V11 Chin Spoiler Search

Wraps are fairly thick 0.003 or so and soft. That would increase the diameter of the fork 0.006". You would have to avoid wrapping where the triple clamps mate to the fork. I can imagine lots of badness trying to clamp over the vinyl. I agree that a soft layer between the fork and triple clamp sounds like a bad idea - they might not even fit with the wrap on them. I assumed the wrap would be done with the forks still on the bike - and trimmed at the triple clamps. That would require wrapping four sections. You might have to remove the wrap from the sections between the triple clamps before removing the forks for service. Thinking more about the process... it seems like it would be difficult to join the edges of the plastic wrap, because you'd have to go all the way around the fork tube and try not to leave a gap or get a raised seam. Lines up the back look good on some kinds of legs, but maybe not on motorcycle fork legs.