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The valve clearance check procedure is essentially the same as all other twin cam Aprilias. Removing the cams isnt really a big deal but it could of been made so much easier by just having a plug in the front wall of the timing chest to allow insertion of the locking pin without removing the radiator and timing chest cover. I agree with you though. The chances of high mileage V100's being rebuilt are very slim. That just doesn't happen with modern machines nowadays.

Think it might be the Quat D style set up you're on about mate? Yeah, I agree that's not my cup o Darjeeling either. I like my Mistral Carbon cans and the reverse cone style you have on yours actually. Cheers

Just saying, go back to april 22, all will be forgotten Cheers Tom.

Not sure why you are nitpicking, but at a stop I would tend to have my right leg down and left leg up, that way I can put the bike into gear or into neutral. And the clutch in would be standard when starting as the neutral light on a Guzzi is always a best guess deal. Sure you put it in neutral, but is it? Also, impressive that she can flat foot with the bike on the center stand....

Docc, I think you'd like these Breastaurants next time you're in Taxas.

I always thought it would be compelling to have photos of my luscious Sport with an appropriate "model." There are so many obstacles to that happening. Not the least of which is being a bassman. My guitar guys asked me, "What do you call the woman on the arm of a bassman?" > a tattoo <

There is a line of thought that suggests if you eliminate as many processes as possible, even the simple ones to achieve the objective then you also reduce the potential for errors. I agree with this Pete especially in the new world of Dealership mechanics and their level of skill combined with the overriding target of profit being the top priority. I'm not a huge fan of the Lego engine principle but there is nothing to be done about it anymore it's here to stay and a big part of why dealership mechanics skill levels are so poor. They don't get inside engines much anymore, most particularly in the car world. Most can't do a head gasket job anymore. Too complicated for them. Oh they'll get it done and then you'll be back to the dealership for the next 2 years trying to get sorted the oil leaks and timing issues etc introduced during the head gasket job. Eventually you just get tired of the battle and move onto the next car etc. Phil

Michael D and I rode up there for lunch yesterday. Got to see a lot of the crew, even just for a hello and handshake. I missed last year. Everyone was so friendly, I'm sorry I didn't set up camp for the weekend. I'm reassured that I've kept my friends, I won't make the mistake of missing them again. Had lunch in Sedan for BBQ. Rode through the Flint Hills at Windmill Farm. The Duc is perfect for those fast sweepers with a sweet spot of 80-100. Got the Ducati into a little te-ta-te with a new Corvette. I was even with him until 135, when I ran of horsepower and courage. I'm still embarrassed that the Greenie still in the shop.

Not sure about this. I've done a lot of work on McDonald Douglas A4G Skyhawks. Not much consideration for maintenance on that thing. Phil

Hmmmm , IDK . My 87 SE is so full of quirks it is hardly rideable. BUT I cannot explain the acceleration , the twisting of the bike when you are accelerating and how the bike picks up in the rear while all of this is taking place . IIRC I could hit 60mph in 1st gear. Keep in mind it IS more than ready to go to 2nd when this is happening . From 5500 on (or til you are ready to get to the next gear) this bike takes OFF ! Anyone that has or had ridden an un-emasculated HP Guzzi knows the feeling !

What is the capacity of the fuel tank? is this your fuel gauge? the paint job looks a bit rough though....

Did somebody say staged? Still a beautiful bike though. I don't understand why her fingers and arm look so weird in that shot...almost AI like. https://images.app.goo.gl/FAWP6snjM7wapNNc6

In the military world, even the most high tech and complicated fighter aircraft are designed considering design trade-offs for reliability and maintainability. Training and logistics being the key to maintain readiness.

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Judging by the trees on the side of the road it didn't look that bad to me. I've been caught if far worse here and I've also had a house destroyed by a freak storm back in 1990. In that event it was accompanied by golf ball sized hail. I was actually in the garage at the time it hit and was so concerned by the movement of the garage roller door I went and spread my arms and hands out and pressed on it from the inside to try and support it. As I did this the hail hit and I stood there watching 1/4 in deep dents form on the door as the hail hit it from outside. A scary surreal 30 seconds and it was over. Opened the garage door to the wife screaming inside the house taking shelter under the dining table with our baby and the front of the house destroyed along with the cars and every tree on the property and every fence down. Like a Tornado alley event in the mid west I guess. You couldn't get a Glazier in our area for months. Phil

I quite like the aestechics of the engine, the radiator and the collector on the exhaust are a bit ugly but what new model motorcycle isn't and it's a better effort than most. I do agree though it's a bit odd, old school top and newer tech bottom and all that polished alloy is way too blingy for me. The Honda styled seat unit....not offensive, but not to my personal taste either Magni has been doing similar, his designs are not so offensive (at least to my eyes) but I still find the new engines in older style clothes a bit odd

No, from what I've heard the build quality has been pretty good but as with so many models before the bean counters were obviously allowed too much input and the ship has been spoilt for a ha'porth of tar. That leads to the issue of, especially with these sort of truncated designs as the Swiss thing above. I'll expand on this in a bit if you like but my beef is with everything behind the gearbox/swingarm spindle.

Oh sorry, here is the 3rd pic . @guzzler thanks! I have been very happy with the results

Bloody hell, that's made quite a difference..... If only it worked as well on creaky knees and dodgy backs! Cheers

I know what you mean. When I was repping I'd have the radio on in the car and it was the same.... Got to be that you almost knew what song was going to come on at a particular time. After I'd been through most channels ( well ones I could stand anyway ) I went to talkback,it was ok for a bit but soon turned to the soft and pungent! That was some years ago and to this day the radio in the car doesn't get turned on, well maybe for a few minutes for a traffic report if it ( traffic ) grinds to a halt. Cheers

It doesn't offend me visually, but I really don't understand the waste of time instead of riding it. They've put the Honda-esque motor on full display, though, wuff. I'd rather see someone F**k up a new bike than a rare classic, though.

Seen a lot worse!! I'm left wondering if what I've done to my bikes over the years would invoke the wrath of Pete?