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Miss Greenie is leaving the basement next weekend and moving in here. Almost every hour of my spare time since July has been laid down. Tired and satisfied. Is it worth it? I don't know. The fact I didn't make it in time saddens me. But hey! Another summer is coming for most of us. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

He was about the right age for that unexpected heart attack if he hadn't been keeping up with his yearly physical exam. That was about the age I had to start staying on top of various heart related issues. My half brother died suddenly at 52. (!) I have a half sister that is still going strong at 93, though.. Just the same, the Reaper told me that tomorrow isn't guaranteed. Enjoy life..

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Is is worth it? Absolutely. Classy sign, too.

it should be noted there are subtle differences in the indents for the fuses and relays. It is very important to be sure nothing even come close to fouling these areas as the bases and connections are already of questionable reliability.

I had this issue on both my LeMans and more so on an Aprilia Tuono. Draining the Aprilia tank and leaving it open (no filler cap or pump assembly) for a couple of months brought it back to original size. I coated it with Caswell's Dragon Blood sealer and it held it's size from then on. For some reason the expansion on the Lemans tank has not been as severe so I've left it alone.

Sorry for the Gentleman, his friend, and yourself. Very possibly a medical event. I'm sure all are glad for your kind help.

It is said that there will always be an England. That aside, there will certainly always be an Italy - their disorder has become such an ingrained structure that it cannot collapse upon itself.

We were in Mandello a dozen or so years ago for the first time, myself on my old T5, (still going strong with ALL its original electrics, never seen the valves or the pistons after 35 years and 120000 km) and my friend on his Rosso Mandello. Just after arriving in the Abbadia Lariana campsite we sat at the bar for a beer. This young lad in Guzzi overalls arrives and ask my friend: 'You want Ohlins? 100 euros!' He went out and came back with a brand new back shock.After getting his money he said:' Want another one?' and off he went for it. Northern Italy works in marvellous and mysterious ways!...

Welcome Rob. Aftermarket "extended" items will be hard to find. Oem are scarce too but at least there are some nice std aftermarket still available. Much better stuff. I broke one too and now have these. https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=50&products_id=2795 http://www.harpermoto.com/harpers-6061-billet-alum.-shift-lever-0110831.html I added these to prevent/reduce future breakage. https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/woodcraft-eccentric-folding-toe-piece?gclid=Cj0KCQjwoJX8BRCZARIsAEWBFMIz8YQDszICQ05VWgL9rZHNNVDVwYP1Mm5H589A0zy_pmmKlFNbLy4aAtkMEALw_wcB&sku_id=913443

Here in Tenn-o-see, that would be a generous quantity. After all, sometimes you want zero ethanol and sometimes: nuthin'-but . . .

Nice wingman's machine there, Bill!

Tighter than a camel’s ass in a sandstorm. Joking aside, got no time to miss Greenie today. 11 hours work on «Temple of the Guzzi». Timber framing and truss is finished, so a good day. Now, IPA-time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yesterday was a tragic day for another motorcyclist. I am posting this on several Guzzi sites and sent email to same effect to folks I know: Kathi and I had gone to Lexington, Virginia, on a spur-of-the-moment anniversary getaway. She was in the Mini; I, on the EV. I got a great fall ride in; we both walked the BRP for a few miles. It’s a lovely area at near-peak fall foliage time. It was a very nice overnighter. My return ride became a nightmare. After I left Lexington and did a few miles on SR 39 — a great twisting delight I knew well — I turned north on SR 252. This was a “new road” for me. After a few great miles, I caught up with two cruiser riders. These guys were skilled, and it was fun following them on a road that they clearly knew well. The first guy set a fine pace and his lines through all curves were textbook examples. The second rider did the same. I did not once see a misstep; following them kept me from mistakes, too. Then, just after we had all topped a hill with a right-hand curve, and were through that turn, the second rider inexplicably went off the road into a ditch, was tossed from the motorcycle, became a flailing rag-doll, and hit a telephone pole. He was alive when I got to him, but unconscious. His buddy — they appeared to be in their ’50’s, and had known each other since the third grade — was composed but understandably distraught. The downed rider died before EMS and LEO’s arrived. I should add that all Augusta County first responders — the state trooper (in charge of the scene); deputy sheriffs; and EMS personnel — were at the scene in astonishing times and were all very professional. Yes, the unfortunate rider wore a helmet, but no ATGATT — “All The Gear All The Time” for non-motorcyclists getting this; Kathi and I always wear it, plus Helite airbag vests. That said, I doubt that any amount of protective gear would have saved him. Difficult to “unsee" or forget that afternoon. Here's the brief news story and "not graphic" pix of mine of the aftermath. The second pic shows the hill, curve, ditch, pole, and ruts from the motorcycle’s entry. I can only speculate that he had a medical event or fell into the “target fixation” trap. https://www.whsv.com/video/2020/10/16/man-killed-augusta-county-motorcycle-crash-2/ How quickly an otherwise great day on a motorcycle can become a sad afternoon on a country road. Bill P.S. Yes, of course, I will continue to ride, but add this experience to my reasons to be vigilant.