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I bought one of these a while back and used it to mount the new tyres to the PVM wheels on my V10 Sport. I've looked at various tyre changers over the years such as the No Mar etc and was always unimpressed by the size and the fact you still need to lever on the edge of the rim and unless they are bolted down you seem to chase the unit itself around the shop floor. The Rabaconda is brilliant to use. The force of stretching the tyre is directed into the ground so it's very stable and the ratchet system is easy on the body and the "ducks head design which is basically the same as a powered machine keeps the rim safe. For people that do miles and the cost of tyre fitting these days it's a good investment. I rate it.

I like Lithium batteries, but it is kinda silly to think the weight reduction is going to be an advantage, or even noticeable, in a V11. That said, Lithium batteries are good by now and hold their charge better then lead acid batteries. You did get great results with your last lead acid battery, I hope you have equal luck with your next. But I would not bet a donut on it. By the way, my wife's V11 had a PC545 in it. I replaced it because it was old just before we left on a trip. I didn't want it to be an issue on the trip. After a couple years of her old PC545 sitting in the garage, I needed a new battery for my lawn tractor. I grabbed the PC545 and put it in my lawn tractor. It has been there for some 7 or 8 years running my lawn tractor. It was already probably 7 or 8 years old before it got pulled from her V11. Then it sat for a couple years. It does struggle now, and should be replaced. But it keeps starting the tractor.

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The plastic housing isn't optimal as it eventually becomes impossible to seal. As soon as you remove it and reinstall it won't reseal in some cases. So aluminium housing is what I'm planning. looking at the original design gives a clue to the fact it's not a no brainer situation. Many of the thermistors which are easy to source have an external earth wire soldered onto the case which won't work on the V11 sensor because the external earth wire wont go through the tank fitting dia wise. So that needs to be removed and the earth done via the fitting at the top as in the std version which I have disassembled. It's one of those things where when you pull it apart and study it the details become apparent and the complexities involved in remanufacturing obvious. So the original plastic housing has an aluminium fitting pressed into it and the thermistor is crimped into that. The aluminium housing has a drain hole and an earth lead crimped into it and the insulated live wire through the centre. The plastic housing is hollow down to the drain hole in the image and the rest is filled with an epoxy resin encapsulating the wiring where it exits the tank fitting. The dia must be kept std as thats all that will fit through the tank fitting opening. Basically it's a case of making the plastic fitting in aluminium and the thermistor is either crimped in place or maybe a small pair of set screws below flush. Fuel proof epoxy, wiring and heat shrink. Phil Body drain hole Thermistor in place but with with crimp machined off Back side of aluminium fitting with earth wire crimped onto fitting, drain hole in fitting and supply wire through the fitting in the middle. Top and bottom of thermistor canister has drain holes.

The OP stated when he switches the ignition, the bike remains dead; no light on the dash, no fuel pump noise; with the run switch in off position, you still get the lights and the fuel pump.

Threads like this are awesome reads. The following is a true story ..... My wife didn't want me to get a motorcycle after the kids came along. Then, many years later, kids in college, I found out my brother in law got a Triumph Scrambler. So I said, if Ned can have a bike, why can't I? And she said, Ok how you going to pay for it? And I countered with, I'll sell a few mausers. And she said ok fewer guns, sounds good. She thought I was bluffing. I listed some of them, which quickly sold, my motorcycle fund grew, and started looking at craigslist but didn't really see anything I liked. My neighbor told me my other neighbor was selling a bike, a moto guzzi ... Took if for a ride. And that was it.

https://www.motoguzzi.com/us_EN/landing-page/stelvio/

You're right, of course, and the diffenerence in acceleration is certainly so small as to be irrelevant. But still, a couple of kilos less high up on the bike can't be bad for the handling.

Indeed. I'm not at all interested in chook-chasers. Especially oversized and over-weight ones.

https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/moto-guzzi-stelvio-first-ride-review/

Hi LP, Nice, I don't think I came across the Rabaconda unit when I was looking back in 2017. I looked at the Max2H changer but thought I'm getting too old to be scrambling around on the ground. Yeah, I like the Rabaconda stopper pin, lube brush & lube bucket. I also like the duckhead, looks similar to the set-up on Coats powered changers, don't know why Nomar didn't put the like on their tire bar other than maybe a patent problem..idk. I have a Nomar, I never got the technique for using their tire bar, luckily someone posted something about the Mojolever ( https://www.mojotiretools.com/mojoweb.htm ), it made all the difference in the world for me, works great, no special technique needed to use. Another thing is the lube. I was using Ru Glide when using powered changers but found it drys too quickly, for me, when using a manual changer so it's the grease for me. I dislike using the Nomar lube...small tub, you need two hands to use, one to hold the tub & the other to dip in, get lube all over it, hit the tire and rim then wipe off hand....stupid. Rabaconda grease brush looks great as does their big grease pail....I'm gonna see about obtaining those items. The Max2H has a stopper pin set-up too, Nomar doesn't...I use a shipping tie down to keep the wheel from spinning in the wheel clamps or like Rabaconda recommends for use on laced wheels. I complained to Nomar about their wrinkle finish paint flaking off into the wheel bearing area when using the tire bar against the center pin, they told me I could buy a new center pin. My Nomar doesn't have the portability of the Rabaconda or Max2h. I stow the Nomar in the corner of the garage strapped to a HF two wheel dollie. When I need it, I wheel it into postion in the garage and bolt it down to the concrete threaded inserts that I have previously installed into the garage floor. The bolts only need be finger tight. So far it has worked out ok. FWIW, I use a Mark Parnes balancer too, it works good imo. I hate the price of wheel weights, I suppose it is what it is. Anyway, the Rabaconda changer looks great! Art

https://www.inmoto.it/news/approfondimenti/novita-moto-2023/2023/10/26-6794428/moto_guzzi_1200_stelvio_come_fatta_la_nuova_globetrotter_di_mandello

If you take for reference the official Moto Guzzi site in Italy, the only production models are the V7, V9, V85 TT, V100 Mandello; so we could safely assume the 1200 and 1400 cubed Vs are obsoleted. For good reason too; the V100 which will debut in the Stelvio is equipped with an O2 sensor to comply to Euro 5 emissions. It makes sense that none of the former big blocks could pass Euro 5. Will we see larger capacity blocks in the future? Will we see a café racer using the V100 engine? The V85 TT and the Stelvio V100 will cater to two different groups of riders. Moto Guzzi follows the trend which sees every brand.

It seems like all the media people had access to the pre-production bikes at the same time. I prefer the written cycleword report to any of those banter videos in any case. I wonder if the V100 Stelvio will influence the pricing of the 1200 NTX...

Not quite so... https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/moto-guzzi-stelvio-first-ride-review/

Recently, we had the opportunity to troubleshoot two different V11 with this behavior. On one, the Run Switch had been toggled off, un-noticed. [edit: as @p6x points out, this condition allows the lights on, but not fuel/ignition.] The other was not in neutral and would not power on with the sidestand down. So, be certain the Run Switch is on and the bike is in neutral with the Neutral Light aglow. If is not, sit astride and attempt the start with the stand up and the clutch pulled in . . .

@Yam350 As promised, I contacted Mouser Electronics who had the Panasonic Thermistor part number in their catalog. They sent me a quotation with zero quantity stating the item is not currently manufactured by Panasonic. "No longer" would have been more appropriate. Quote Quote Number : QEAFF9F Contact Name : Quote Date : OCT 25, 2023 Customer Number : 61459FE Pascal Thank you for the opportunity to quote on your current requirements. Unfortunately, we are unable to bid on the items requested. We look forward to assisting you with future inquiries. If you have any questions, please reply to this email or call our Customer Service Team at 800-346-6873. Customer Service Please direct inquiries to: Mouser Electronics, Inc. Phone: 800-346-6873 orders@mouser.com Office Hours: 7:00am to 8:00pm CST (Monday - Friday) Mouser Electronics is an authorized distributor of the product(s) being quoted, and will/has purchased the product(s) being quoted directly from the manufacturer or authorized supply chain. Chuck Amsden / Director of Quality

I know I am new here and I do not want to hijack this thread but... I have my own construction related business in Seattle, Washington. I am in the process of having some aluminum water jet cut at a local shop for a project we are doing. I would be happy to cut some of these if people wanted them. I need one for myself. If someone were to provide me with following I could get it done in the next few weeks or so: A dxf file of the part. Material required Any royalties that need to be paid to Mr. Roper if any A quantity for those who need them. Just offering to help out..... that is all. Regarding any concern about burrs, I would be happy to run over them with a file and sand edges. (I am a mechanical engineer with machine shop experience so not an amateur when it comes to this) Let me know if I can help.

Ah, yes, yes. Let's ask the other inmates on the ward if we are really and actually crazy...

Just bought this for the second time, I need treatment, this will be number 15🤷‍♂️

It's funny how the Guzzi bug hits eh... I clearly remember reading a road test comparison in Two Wheels mag about 1980 which featured a Mark 3 LeMans and although it didn't win the test it seemed to strike a cord with the testers and more importantly with me! We never saw a single Moto Guzzi in ChCh ( NZ ) back then but I left NZ soon after and traveled for a few years and everytime I saw one it just seemed to reinforce the mystique! I can't remember which Greek Island I was on but was waiting at the docks to board the local ferry to another Island whilst the cars rolled off.Then all of a sudden there was an almighty explosion followed very quickly by another and the sound oh the sound.... of two motor bikes in the by now empty hold warming up and getting ready to roll off the ship.I was mesmerised and thought what the bloody hell could be making this music when off rolled two German Mark 3 LeMans....!! That cemented them in my Psyche for good. It took a while to finally get my own Guzzi... but by God it's here to stay! Cheers

15 years ago I was really into the café scene, and fell upon the new Lignano Green Moto Guzzi V7 Café Classic. I was already a huge fan of V twins after Sportster ownership. Plus, my family is Italian! Eventually I bought a 2010 V7 Café Classic in that green that I loved so much. I had already built a 1963 Ford Falcon hotrod/custom, painted in a matte green so it felt like the V7 in this color was meant for me. Once in the garage, it was much loved, much used; still is. Years later when buying a 1989 Honda GB500 (this exact one) to add to my collection (I had sold the first one I owned), the seller mentioned wanting to also part ways with his 2003 V11, in burgundy. One look and it had to come home with me too! What a nice addition to my V7.

Once Bill Hagan shares his memoir, I try to always post a favorite from his admirable presentation . . .

It's a long story... My first road bike was a Suzuki GSX 250 E. Japanese reliabilty, but not all that exciting. Whilst I was still riding that, I saw a V 50 Monza, and was stunned at how good it looked. My second bike in Melbourne was a 1976 Z 900. I loved it. Beautiful, comprimised handling, and a great motor. I developed the attitude with that bike, that I'd rather have something that required riding skills than something that anyone can be resonably fast on. I have a clear memory from that time of seeing someone ride past through a long, sweeping curve on a Guzzi, probably a Le Mans or Le Mans II, and thinking "that sounds great". I wrote up a list once, about 35 years ago, of all the bikes I had ridden. Some of the rides were very short, and some of the bikes very boring, but I think I topped 100 different bikes. Whilst I had the Z 900, I shared a house with a mate who had an 850 Le Mans III. Just as beautiful as the V 50 Monza. I was able to ride it a number of times. The clutch was heavy, I repeatedly banged my left knee on the the cylinder, and the seat was about as comfortable as a wooden plank. Riding it, I noticed how often people in cars at the traffic lights were staring at the bike in wonder. And then, outside of town after a series of curves at about 130km/h, how I had completely forgotten about the heavy clutch, the bruises on the left knee, and the unforgiving seat. I thought "ahhhh, that's what it's for...". On top of that, when one blipped the throttle, it kicked to the side a bit. Like it was saying "come on, let's go". And it was deceptively fast. Sovereign, one could say. Sometime after I moved to Munich in Germany, I saw a V35 Imola (looks identical to the V 50 Monza...) on the street just up from where I lived. I thought at the time "no, probably not enough power", but still thought it was beautiful. About 10 years later, a V35 Imola was the first Guzzi that I bought. It hadn't been ridden for around 19 years. I pulled it apart, cleaned it up, and got it registered. And loved it from the first moment on. The V11 Le Mans was a considered decision. I had had a Kawasaki GTR 1000 for a number of years, but the reasons for having it were no longer all that relevant (long distances on the Autobahn on the way to a job with lots of luggage), and I was starting to think in terms of "if not now, when? It might be too late...". I'm still not convinced about the looks of the V11 (Blasphemy!!!), but the package looked good. I thought it might offer all the fascination of the the Le Mans III that my mate had back in the day, but work better. I was right. I loved it from the first minute I rode it. In the meantime I have also acquired a low mileage Breva 750IE. A boring bike on paper, but I wanted something that was "new" enough, in as much as one can call a 20 year old bike "new", that it would just work without having to be constantly worrying about what might be about to break. I've done about 2,000 km. on it up to now, and I've become very fond of it. Ugly, although it's growing on me, but really nice to ride. What fascinates me is that all three of them have the same character. The big blocks and the small blocks have practically nothing in common apart from the basic 90° twin configuration, but they still feel the same somehow. I've still got a GTR 1000, but it will be sold sometime in the near future. I'm not sure that I wont miss having an in-line four, but I'm willing to take the chance. The Guzzis are staying.

And the leaves are nice too.

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The sound of a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce…

My last time at a motorcycle expo was in 2011... My experience was very positive, even if some of the motorcycles were not accessible to the public. But the vast majority of them were. Today, all the technical data are available on the Internet, so going to a show is to only get the possibility to see the bikes from close and personal. Here in Houston, the palette of motorcycles on display at dealerships is not as complete as what you get in major cities in Europe. Also, I am interested in all the accessories and riding gear from the companies that you seldom hear about. EICMA is one of the major shows, and you get the possibility to have all the eggs in the same basket. Some of the bikes are displayed in special liveries and with additional accessories. A lot of the people around the bikes are "extras", with hand outs and long hair and short skirts and smiling. I don't remember any poseurs. But since I will be in Paris, I will have access to a lot of different motorcycles anyway.