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When police first started using BMWs I had a friend who worked at Irv Seaver BMW (Orange County, CA). They were constantly repairing the back ends of the BMWs because the police on Harleys would crash into them when the BMWs stopped too fast.

I asked a buddy of mine "does Harley do anything good" ? He said "they made the best sidestand in the business" !

Haha... Captain Obvious needs zip ties. For the coil mounting, I too re-glued mine, but I also put zip-ties around the bracket and the subframe that keep pressure on the rubber dampers, as I'm sure the glue will fail again.

The differcultly was ring gear & clutch plate were in the wrong way around. Looking a picture's on phone didn't show ridge on plate and indent on ring gear. Printed photos out and bingo the problem was obvious. Gearbox now fits onto clutch- easy. Now in process of putting bike back together.

Excellent condition Rosso Corse. About 9,000 miles, 2nd owner. Many extras installed, including H&B Bags with rack, Russel Day-Long saddle, Bar Risers, Roper Plate, running lights. Bike had upgraded performance package and titanium exhaust. Located in northern Wisconsin. Send a message for more info and photos.

This is definitely a bucket list trip for me, the video is narrated nicely, beautiful views of Scotland. There are more videos of this trip but I shared the first to get you started.....

These are used for the coils and also the ECU. Typically a careful adhesive selection and proper surface preparation will take care of them. Until it doesn't anymore. Be mindful when tightening or releasing fasteners into isolation blocks as this could be their demise. With the correct dimensions on hand, consider McMaster-Carr for replacements.

I spent some time in Edinburgh a few short years ago, and I'm anxious to return. I really enjoyed it there. I'd like to rent a home for half a year in my retirement to really experience Scotland!

The NZ cops have several models on the road. BMW R1200RT, Honda ST1300, Yamaha FJR1300 & MT09 Tracer. No HDs, but they do have John Deere Gator & New Holland Tractors in police livery.

Yep, the deeper you dig, the more you find that a V11 Sport is not just an "EV" in a party dress . . .

That almost certainly explains it Realizing that, it probably then isn't a good solution to use that California master cylinder.

Things like isolation blocks (the Germans universally refer to "silent blocks"...) are most likely going to be standard parts, aren't they? I can't imagine Guzzi would have invented the wheel new for a part like that.

Peru is the second poorest Country in South America. But they this year upgraded from Bajaj to Honda. Still 200cc.

So yesterday, February 19th 2023, I was at a Mardi Gras parade. A staple of my youth in my native country. It was primarily a kid's celebration. We, not the adults, would wear costumes. As the years passed by, the Mardi Gras' festivities shrank and died down. I was surprised to find it again, here, in the United States. Although, it was much more a grown up act, an interpretation of a foreign tradition brought to Louisiana. As I was looking for a spot, I witnessed the pre-job meeting of a selection of law and order riders from different agencies. The local police used Harley Davidson motorcycles. The State Troopers used BMW motorcycles. Some unmarked officers had a selection ranging from Honda Goldwing and full fairings Kawasaki. Not sure if they were SWAT, as I don't know if SWAT has a motorcycle team. I my country of origin, the Police used to be exclusively equipped with BMW. Then some Yamaha were also introduced. More recently, they created some urban fast intervention teams, riding on more agile motorcycles, such as Enduro bikes. Those are labeled: BRAV-POL. On Yamaha bikes. But traditionally, BMW has been a major provider of police motorbikes. When I was in Italy, the Carabinieri used Moto Guzzi. I don't think they do anymore. What brand does your Police use in terms of motorcycle?

Shoud’nt they all, BUT . Cheers Tom.

+1for Scotland, dress corectly, it's green everywhere for a reason. More than 100 Whisky destilleries. Macallan, hmm. Cheers Tom. Sent fra min SM-S906B via Tapatalk

gobsmacked.... lol.... Scottish accented included! No Guzzi? Interesting the collegial communication system. No lassies? only blokes? Everyone is impressed by the GS handling; no surprise there. But the Stelvio? Loved it!

We too, called them "Silent Blocks" and they are standards parts. Obviously, the one used by Guzzi have metric threads. But you can find them in the USA. McMaster-Carr has a lot of metric fasteners and sundry. However, my Newton Meter torque wrench, I had to get from Europe. I did not want to be converting; I use the Guzzi recommended torques directly.

After some careful prep, I used super glue on the Centauro. Strangely enough, it worked. (shrug)

NZ cops are open to other transport options too.

Tennessee, USA: H-D . . .

Historically,most of the police bikes in Canada are HD's,iirc I think that the QPF Quebec Surete ride BMWs. I've posted before about the misguided notion of giving the beat cops in Ottawa,Honda CB200s to rip around on;there were many impromptu mini GP races set up and the occasional ski hill climbing and jumping competitions Sadly,we had a fleet of Kawis for a few years;with all the heavy police equipment,the front end tended to be overwhelmed easily and go squirrely if pushed hard. In 1983,Cst.Russell O'Connor, a traffic cop on my platoon,was on route to a call traveling on the Queensway 417 Hwy,which was under construction being widened from 4 lanes to 6. As he crossed a bad seam in the old/new pavement transition,his Kawi went into a major head shake and threw him down hard. The helmets the traffic guys wore at that time,were cheap little half buckets,he died instantly. After Russ's death,Ottawa Police took all motorcycles off the road, but after a few years,fielded a fleet of HD's which they still have.

I re-glued mine at some point... They probably fall under the repairable consumables category.

For Al who is waiting on gears. I spent my adult life in machine shops and around toolmakers. Mr. Caruso's gears are something to behold. The intersection of any two surfaces is properly and perfectly dressed. The workmanship is old school and what costs. I feel like all of us who have those gears have a little piece of Giuseppe in our bikes.

That would explain it, if the 13mm master only ran one of the two front calipers and the other was off the rear brake master.

Moto Guzzi has supplied models for the Italian Presidential Guard (Regimento Corazzieri Carabinieri ). In fact, part of Ing. Carcano's original V7 design statement suggested, "It should have the stature of a Norman horse " for this purpose. There is a Guardia d'onore V85TT offered to replace the aging, but stately, 1400. Will they wait for a V100 Corazzieri Especiale ? Yet, it seems the carabinieri, at large, have their own ideas . . .

https://austin.craigslist.org/mcd/d/austin-2004-moto-guzzi-v11-ballabio/7587670810.html Visiting my daughter in Austin, this was only ten minutes away. Took a look at it. I really wanted to see how I would like the bars...I like them. I put many miles on a Ducati 750 GT with a similar riding position. Its tough to judge a bike from pictures...creampuff it's not. Rear tire 5 years, front 9. Driveshaft factory marks not lined up. Two blisters on tank, one on emblem and one on black accent on top that was peeled and painted black about the size of a quarter. No starter cover or seat cowl. Scrapes on engine guards both sides and a little on valve cover, but none on pipes. Bike was down but not at speed? Good oil and dirt buildup at rear of trans and front swingarm. I was hoping for better condition. $3600 to $3800 could take it. Too much for me given the condition and I don't need another bike to work on, but still looking.

I always knew that Harleys were really farm machinery in disguise...

The first picture in the comparison was of a gear drive that replaces the stock chain drive. It looks like the setup Joe Caruso offers. It replaces the stock sprockets and chain with a set of gears. It is three gears, one for the crank, one for the oil pump, and one for the cam. It is the bees knees..... I am also a fan of less rotating weight. Sure, more weight can make the engine more tractable. But less weight makes it snappier with quicker throttle response. But then, I like riding harder edged bikes on the street. Give me a motor with instant throttle response and more power than I need......