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Finally managed to source some Ti 10mm button heads in grade 5 for a reasonable cost. Ciao

Yes, I understood this, but if the upper T-clamp has the props, you can extend your search to any fitting upper T-clamp. That will be a lot easier to find. LSL has a template and the local blacksmith/fine-mechanic workshop will be able to drill a few nice holes. Personally, I always like to visit them and bring them a pie next day. :-)

He lives in Scotland, lol, so he's got real engine heat related problems. If he was riding it in Perth or a Melbourne summer it would be a molten pool of aluminium in a side street somewhere. Sorry John:) Ciao

Rotax has long made some of the world's best thumpers in Austria. KTM/Husqvarna also based in Austria and make excellent thumpers. So I guess there is a lot experience with big singles in Austria.

Mahindra has certainly not spared expenses to get the Gold Star together; setting up the design and factory in UK, the engine was conceived in Austria (not certain why they would know better there). Of course they had to compromise. The engine producing 47 BHP only is not a surprise. In Europe, the limit for A2 driver's license is 47.5 BHP or 35kW with a ratio power/weight not exceeding 0.2kW/kg This is not a Pepsi contest, but I like the spoked wheels and the single cylinder. Now, they could not be from a lesser god, they have the slipper clutch, the Brembo brakes, the ABS 2 channels, and the USB port. The dial gauges are a copy cat of the Smiths'. The only unknown is the price. I bet we will see the BSA in the USA before we see the V100 Mandello.

I think you can still order them through a dealer. If you go to Harper's Moto Guzzi website, they have a parts fiche available online and the decals are listed. Also, MG Cycle has some decals available. Both are located in the US. Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk

And now Dot is back(?). "Devoid of Trouble" caries a Kawi 650 single, so that bit is well done. What's next? Francis-Barnett? Pointer? A.J. Stevens?

Hi, Andy, PL & LP...thanks for your thoughts and experiences, it's appreciated! Art

By the looks of that engine, and I know little about it except from looks, it appears that the inner thighs of the Vee are shrouded by the belt covers so does hot air pool behind them leading to such joys as fuel boiling, burning inside trousers, and general stagnant misery? If so then perhaps a fan may be best placed under the tank to scavenge out that hot air. Perhaps pulling air from behind the block instead of pushing it from the front would work out easier for you if frontal space is at a premium. Chris.

Yes, I agree with Lucky Phil. Unfortunately the original unidirectional seal (only about 10,000 km on the bike) did not have a double lip seal (dust excluder second lip). I was very surprised as well. It looked like the issue causing the leak was all the dust and grime in the seal / drive shaft area as it is in an area next to the tire/wheel with high exposure to road dust and grime, especially here where the secondary roads are often contaminated with lots of dust and debris from logging truck, farm vehicles, etc. The seal had no visible damage, even when examined under 15X magnification. Given all the dirt in the drive shaft area, I was even thinking it would be beneficial if there was some way to enclose the area, but with the new seal decided to try it to see if it eliminates the contamination problem. The double lipped seal I obtained is also a unidirectional with the dust excluder second lip. The reason I had to wait a couple days for it was because I wanted the same uni directional seal, but with second lip in a high quality material, and in the exact size, which they did not have on the shelf but were able to bring in.

Sorry, but hearing the video's voice over, I couldn't help myself...

Mahindra is not stupid. Since they are in no way directly competing with Triumph, could they - would they seek an arrangement to distribute through existing Triumph dealers? Cannot see a hook-up with Enfield.

Stop #25 to #35 of 50; Houston to Bowie. Etapes 17, 18, 06, 33, 39, 08, 01, 47, 48, 49. This did not go as planned, since I was supposed to complete the 50 stops on this run, scheduled 11/12/13/14 of November. Nevertheless, I did the minimum 25 stops to qualify as a tour finisher. I got off to a late start on November 11th, which forced me to overnight at Gladewater. I don't ride at night for safety. On 12th morning, the Le Mans did not crank as per post in the technical thread. The bike eventually started, but I decided to cut the trip short, not knowing the nature of the problem which I got a repeat of the following morning in Cleburne. Highlights: Fantastic ride. Moto Liberty Motorcycle equipment store in Addison Jump start request through my insurer happened pretty smoothly Lowlights: Guzzi failed to crank after cold stacking for the night Bitten by bed bugs in a cheapo hotel in Cleburne Forced to cut the trip short. Stop 17 and 18 at Gladewater that I had missed on the previous outing to Paris. The Gladewater museum and the Oil rig Stop #6; Moto Liberty Addison; I watched the MotoGP qualifications; I recommend this shop as all the employees are hyper nice! Pop Quiz: Who can tell the brand of the car photographed below? Stop #33, Santa Fe Building in Gainesville. In many of the towns I visited, you find the remains of what was once a very dense and active railway covering. Gainesville was too a major hub, which former glory resides in books and records. Since "fast trains" exists almost everywhere, one cannot help but wonders why the USA did not use the technology to offer an alternative to planes; Stop 39, the illustrious Bowie knife in Bowie: No, nothing to do with David Bowie, just in case you wondered. The Bowie Knife is actually a well established genre. Follow the link if you don't know about Jim Bowie and the knife which he gave his name to. Stop 8, Bus Mural at Cleburne: But before that, I am going to spend the night in a flea infested motel. I did not pick the place, but it was getting dark, and I do not ride during the night, for safety. I got awakened at 3:00 AM as my neighbor threw his girlfriend out of their room, and she banged on the door while yelling expletives at him. I learned a few words that I did not know existed. But this is the morning when the Guzzi refused categorically to crank.... the night had been cold, as the photo show. The seat and the seat cowl are iced. Fortunately, my insurance managed to find assistance on a Sunday morning. A quick jump start and I was on my way to haul the mail. By the way, the battery was fine. That the starter cranked with the jump is still a mystery. I have reproduced the problem at home, and I have a few videos that I will post in the appropriate thread. Stop 1, Hico sign, at Hico; You are supposed to be the "i", but I did not find anybody to take a picture of me holding the dot while on the bike. The last three stops of the tour at Coleman: 47,48,49 The failed starts broke the momentum and I decided to go back to Houston after those last three stops. This concludes my 2021 Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas; I felt bad that I did not complete the 50 stops. Next year, I will be able to start earlier and hopefully, my cranking issue will be fixed.

And after H-D and their belt drive gave Erik Buell the shaft, he turned to Rotax for his 1125.

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Be nice to see that video. "unavailable"

Missed this somehow.. I've flown a Super Ace, but it was a completely different animal with a 65 horse Continental on the nose. Being able to see forward is over rated..

Damn...I know NZ is a gorgeous country, but the bikes are stupid money. In the States, bikes are, comparitively cheap as chips. I paid $6500 for my V11 Sport w/under 13k miles...and that was with $650 shipped to me. Again, whatever you like, better buy it soon...I get the feeling it's all going to be priced in "classic" territory very soon! Especially older Guzzis!

Just had a spare front fender resprayed. Legnano green and white base. Some say silver base. Only cost me 60$. I say it's looks very simular. I might do it again with silver base. Lighting will fool you. IPA time [emoji482]. Cheers Tom Sent fra min SM-A525F via Tapatalk