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Yes it's a Ballabio triple tree. But the engraving is nicer than the foil sticker that was on the Scura triple tree. I mean, come on Guzzi. This bike is taking forever. Even a small victory, like getting this insignificant detail done, really cheers me up. My old boss had a saying for when everything was going smoothly. "Like a well-oiled symphony." I hope it is so for you. cdr

I've heard them called Well Nuts commonly, but Swell Nuts is more fun. These are readily available in places that have a wide selection of fasteners - they are not a specialty item that must be ordered from a dealer.

I have a pristine pair ...$50 plus shipping for the pair

Get together?

I have waited as long as possible . This man was a part of a "one hit wonder" group , The Youngbloods . Do you remember the song ? One of the most important song of the 60s

^ That is one the real pleasures of riding / exploring. Getting to new places, or familiar places in novel ways.

Lillebror MC ( Guzzi dealer, 110m away ) called me today, V100 coming to the store in Desember.. I'l be there, obvious no test ride, BUT. Cheers Tom.

Doing Business with Italians April 19, 2021 by mph6053 2 Comments Photo by Jack Ward on Unsplash As a first generation Italian, I was particularly interested in the cultural differences that exist when conducting business in Italy. I was not surprised to learn that many of the values inherit to Italians also affect the way business is conducted. When dealing with any country outside of their own, business people must pay great attention to the cultural habits of the country they are dealing and Italy is no exception. Here is a list of cultural differences that exist between America and Italy. Punctuality This explains a lot to me personally. Punctuality is not a priority for Italians. When conducting business with Italians, be patient, expect delays, and be flexible. Italians do not generally take work plans as absolute deadlines. Italians tend to “multitask” and do many things at one which often shifts their priorities. When dealing with an Italian partner or businessperson, communication in this area is of paramount importance. Physical Contact Italians are extremely social and naturally hospitable. Physical contact such as a hug or pat are commonplace among men while kisses on the both cheeks is the traditional greeting among women. Shaking hands on departure and arrival as a greeting is important particularly in business meetings. Formality Italians use formal names with a Sir or Lady- Signor or Signora– plus the last name when conducting business. In addition, academic statuses, rankings and titles are all used during conversations. First names are not permitted until there has been a long acquaintance. Business Lunch As a country known for its love of food, the business lunch in Italy should not come as a surprise. Lunch after a successful meeting is a custom and can last up to three hours. Italians like to spend this time discussing architecture, art, music, fashion, culture and customs, in other words, things other than just business. Keeping conversation relaxed is important but there are still land mines to avoid with Italian counterparts such as politics, religion, wars and mafia as locals can be extremely sensitive to these topics. Business Dress Code As Milan is one of the World’s four main centers of fashion, it should come as no surprise that dress and attire plays an important role in Italian culture. Often, great care is taken when selecting clothing and accessories and formal attire is expected for business meetings. Expect men to be dressed in darker colors with quality fabrics and women to wear elegant and modest pant or skirt suits accessorizing with tasteful jewelry and understated makeup. Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash Hierarchy In Italian business culture as well as their social culture, hierarchy is highly valued and respected. Managers often avoid socializing with others in an organizations which is why building working relationships during the day, and yes this includes the business lunch, is essential. Emotions Finally, remember that Italians are a boisterous bunch and are not afraid to express their emotions, even at work. Meetings can sometimes appear to turn into heated debates. It is important to view this from a perspective other than your own and consider this constructive conflict that will help everyone work more effectively and build stronger relationships of trust. Sources: Milicevic, M. (2018, July 11). How to Deal with Italians in a Business Meeting? Italics Magazine. https://italicsmag.com/2018/07/11/italians-business-meeting-etiquette/ Moran, R.T., Abramson, N.R., & Moran, S.V. (2014). Managing Cultural Differences (9th ed). Chapter 14.

Yeah! Wow! Great! There is no PC available and it dosn't look like there will be for a while. I reckon another 10HP should be easily achievable with map modifications. Who are you going to use to grind your cams? and to what profiles? The stock cams ae already fairly hairy, especially for a 4V motor. I'm working on mapping options. It's not easy, there isn't much available for the W5AM and nothing is cheap. All this sort of fantasy stuff is great. Unless you know a shitload I don't it all sounds like flannel to me. pete