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^ that is all correct. It's a very nice handling bike. Although it might want a new rear tire in a couple thousand miles.

50,000 miles, mostly original with "patina" aka normal wear for a properly used survivor. I bought this a few years ago from a Wild Guzzi member. Totally enjoy the bike, but just making difficult decisions as another dirt bike is on the way. Here are the most interesting modifications: Electronic ignition Full Zard exhaust Caruso timing gears Upgraded forks and shocks (but older upgrades) A partial list of spare parts: Full exhaust (I think staintune) with a two dents Original black silencers (which I think are highly collectible and virtually unobtainable) Lots of original bits and spares What it needs: It's due for a full service (all fluids and valve check, etc.) Some attention to the starting circuit (it has never failed to start, but sometimes takes a few dead-clicks before it cranks. FYI, I have a remote start button that was previously on the this bike and I assume can be easily refitted). There are some rattly bits such as turn signals and unorthodox fairing mounts that could use some love. Pricing: This is a hard bike to value. Somebody (I forgot who) claimed there were only about 75 made in this color scheme - but all Guzzis are rare, right? As of now, I am thinking in the 5,000-6,000 (USD) range with the high-end including all the extra parts. Happy to discuss the bike at length, and with full disclosure to anyone who is serious about it.

+1 - and the Stelvio NTX is a great bike. It's getting the most use from my stable, and I have a new suspension all staged to install (hopefully will make some progress on that this weekend).

Dogs or Husqvarnas?

Had an R100CS and an R1100RT and a K75S (owned in that order). Personally, I've always admired the R100RS models, but never ridden one. The 1000 cc airheads are nice competent bikes, and there are some lovely, well-preserved RS models that pop up from time to time. But in general, I'm with Chuck on this. IMO the best windscreen are either tiny things that look cool and keep the airflow under your helmet - or enormous sails that give you a full-body wind pocket that goes over the helmet. FWIW - I'm a big fan of the Stelvio windshield with an extra lip and thinking I should just buy the bigger windscreen for it and admit that it is a touring bike, not a 600 pound dirt bike.

I've rented bikes several times in Hawaii. Most recently an Africa Twin on Maui - up Haleakala and circumnavigated the island. The Road to Hana is a treat if you can catch it without traffic. And as for fog (aka dew)... that can be scary. I recall descending the East Grade of Mount Palomar into near zero visibility fog. My visor and prescription glasses fogged up - that's four surfaces. Had to ride slowly with nearsightedness and no eye protection till it cleared. That was the day I decided to get laser eye surgery. Haven't looked back since (pun intended).

It's been a while since I did that work, but I do recall getting the input hub with the RAM kit, comparing it to the input hub already on the Scura, determining that they were identical, leaving the hub on the Scura, and then tucking the spare hub away as a spare in case the original ever wears out.

Agreed that is an impressive and interesting project. At first glance, I liked the styling, but on closer look I don't care for the pairing of the angular, faceted tail section with flowing, organic fairing. Personally, for the expense and effort of this project, I'd prefer to have retained the original Sport and the original Griso (but with aftermarket exhaust).

That's a helluva good deal for someone with basic mechanical skills who is willing to give a freshening. You could probably even drop it off at a shop and get it back ready-to-rip for a small fee.

On that same link, if you scroll down you'll see the EBC rotors. I used a pair of those once, and was happy with them. But keeping the brakes all original with Brembo parts would be the surest bet (but not likely to be the least expensive).

MotoBob: "I've also got Tim with me today who is a serial Moto Guzzi owner. How many have you had now? Tim: "Three" MotoBob: "Ahh... fair enough." Actual MotoGuzzi serial owner: "I have more that in the garage right now, and I'd really have to stop and think about how many total. Let's see... my first one was..." However, a nice review. And to be fair, guest reviewer Tim is a young man who has already had three Moto Guzzis. It's great to see that Moto Guzzi is really captivating some younger riders. The S model with Ohlins seems like it would be the way to go. And I imagine a Mistral or Zard can would make it sound lovely.

I've looked at these pictures several times, with awe at how realistic they are. Then I noticed that a timing belt has been installed over toothed sprockets, which would last, oh, about 30 seconds. I hope he notices this and gets a set of gears from Joe Caruso before he finishes the rebuild.

For moment, I forgot I was looking at scale models, instead of full-size motorcycles. Then, as I was scrolling through the pictures, I saw the hand of god, the creator.

I run 34 / 38 PSI, which is 2.35 / 2.62 Bar. Tires are 120/70 and 180/55. This is solo riding, no luggage, flogged mercilessly on mountain ascents and empty back-roads, but ridden with a modicum of respect for traffic laws elsewhere.

hahaha... video quote "you paid for the whole tachometer, so use the whole tachometer."

There is a sobering photo here - go to April 1, 2018 to see how Paul's flywheel shattered and took out the engine and transmission cases.

I have been enjoying my 1989 Moto Guzzi Lemans 1000. It was the last of the Tonti-framed LeMans. It is raw, elemental, and low-tech. This version of the LeMans is also affordable - not having achieved the collector status of the original LeMans. To get 40 years old, you'd need to back a few revisions in the LeMans series.

That is very close to the way Singapore laws have been in force for at least the last 20 years. And on the subject of tuning and cans... I agree with the idea of just putting whatever exhaust you prefer (due to weight, looks, and sound) and then do the basic tune-up with the stock map. After that, you can play with other maps if you are so inclined.

The metal "intake pipe" is not totally smooth, there are some ridges. And the Rubber boot has matching features inside, so it does seat. In addition to what Docc said about tuning, it's worth inspecting the system for other air leaks - both the boots and the vacuum hoses that attach to the intake port. And since one boot is already off, why not do a quick clean on the throttle bodies?

I like my wines like my motorcycles... bold, full-bodied, dark, intense, Italian. Suggested pairing: Moto Guzzi Nero Corsa, followed by a fine (aka artisan) Montepulciano. In case you've never heard of it... "Montepulciano is the 2nd most planted red grape in Italy (after Sangiovese) and has had a reputation for low-priced juicy “pizza-friendly” red wines. Fortunately, there are several producers in Abruzzo that have shown the amazing potential of this grape by producing inky, black-fruit driven, chocolatey wines best enjoyed after 4 or more years of aging. Medium-bodied red wines like Montepulciano generally pair with a wide variety of foods due to natural elevated acidity. However, with Montepulciano, the robust herbal and tobacco-like flavors with grippy tannin often call for richer and more savory foods. Montepulciano will cut through some of the meatiest meats (like beef brisket) and pair nicely alongside rich, roasted winter vegetables. If you learn only one tip about pairing with Montepulciano, it is to match it with something with substance (fat)." source: https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/montepulciano-wine-guide/

Hey - that's a new feature from Speedhut. The ones I ordered needed to have the mileage set by them.

Here's a link to a picture of what I described above, when I replace gauges on Nero Corsa:

Just remove the whole gauge assembly from the bike. There are only three screws and a couple plugs. Then you can lay the whole assembly on a towel on the workbench and drop the plastic cup over the gauges. It is damn near impossible to get everything lined up when it's on the bike... but I think you already learned that. Further tip. Once you get everything lined up, with the gauge cup on - then take the cup off and make sure those lamp parts are screwed together tight. Extra nuts to lock them in place will help. Then final assembly on bench and mount the complete unit back on the bike. Then, on the rare occasion that you need a new lamp, the gauge cup will drop off without losing the alignment of the fasteners.

The Arts. A pretty big category. One can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree or Master of Arts Degree. These are distinguished from Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees by the focus of study. An MA in Psychology (the art of understanding people) might be used in clinical practice, while an MS in Psychology (the science of understanding people) might be used in clinical research. Perhaps for the visual arts, a functional object is considered art when the design of the object makes it desirable or interesting even when not used for its intended purpose. For example, When my Yamaha TW200 is parked next to my Moto Guzzi Nero Corsa, nobody wants to know more about the TW. And nobody says "you should park that TW in your living room." Similar reactions can be expected if the above vase were to be displayed on a shelf next to an empty plastic milk jug. FWIW - When I bought my Scura, it was already over 10 years old and had less than 200 miles on it. The previous owner bought it, maybe rode it once or twice, then parked it in his living room, where it functioned as art for a decade or so. It is now a motorcycle in my garage. So whether something is art or not may also be determined by the way people choose to interact with the object.

3 screws hold it on, and three are essentially decorative. I assume the 6-hole pattern is an industry standard and Moto Guzzi only needed 4 screws to attach to the tank. I say 4, not 3, because there is a fastener under the lid. ...and as for blackening bits on a Scura... that is important work.