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Probably shouldn't mention how dead simple my two old Ducs and Trumpet are when it comes to changing oil and adjusting valves... OK, the Desmo single is a bit tougher on the valve adjust... The Guzzi can be a pain in the ass, especially the first few times. Using the manhole is futile. Never did find a wrench that wouldn't slip on the oil covered filter and the "jimmy" tool required to open the manhole is ridiculous too. Certainly not as "dead simple" as WackoRatto implies. No need to jump all over Crooz if he's decided it ain't the bike for him. Rj

I've often heard it said/written that if it wasn't for illegal immigrants nothing in the USA would ever get done or built. Now that is satire that rings true! This theory is flawed right off the bat. How many illegal immigrants are driving around in Cadillac Escalades? Or any motorized vehicle for that matter? Rj

Asleep at the wheel? Searching for lost wiffle ball? Donut frosting finally clogged keyboard? Rj

Bought direct from HyperPro. Whatever part number is listed for Guzzi V11. Came with all bits needed to install. Took 10 mins, perfect fit. Very nice part - I bought the active damper in black/gold. Love it! cheers, Rj

I just received my HyperPro damper. I'm sure it would have been less hassle from you... VERY happy with it! Was running the POS Bitubo on zero setting until I discovered it had shit the bed and was screwing up my steering. Ran without a damper at all for a while and thought that was pretty good until I put the HyperPro on. Everything is noticeably much smoother now. Happy I coughed up the dough. A rear spring is in order now though... cheers, Rj

VERY cool! Thanks for the insider info! cheers, Ryan

Right on the money! I'll be adding a '52 BelAir soon if negotiations go well. If only I had children to sell... Rj

Geeeezzzzz... do I have to explain Everything to you chuckleheads??? Family Values = what you can sell yer kids for. Rj

Interesting link... http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_warped_brakedisk.shtml

And big bad BMG sees it as time to order another beer... Rj

First couple are a centauro... Rj

What do ya think Todd? Time for the next logical step?? cheers, Rj http://hogsden.dyndns.org/~jsavola/ahdin/

12 inches of Firesleeve and your problems are over for good. Seriously. Rj

Change the main characters to dlaing and ratchethack and it's now funny, forum relevant, and non partisan. cheers, Rj

I thought I was the only one who carried a badger around. Rj

Did yourheadlight connector melt too? Mine just did. Looks like thin insulated 18ga but should be 16. If it is 20 that's waaay too small. Won't know for sure until I strip it. Time to wire in some relays, larger wire and a ceramic bodied connector. Rj

2005??? Fak! I don't remember last week... Those guys in the Beatles thread who can remember 1969 obviously didn't enjoy the '70's to their full potential. Rj

Well if you insist on putting the "anal" back into "analysis" don't forget that you must also calculate how much the sump has also expanded due to heat if you really must have a comparison of hot level vs. cold level. Rj

1 to change the light bulb and to 'post' that the light bulb has been changed. 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently. 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs. 1 to move it to the Lighting Forum section. 2 to argue then move it to the Electrical Forum section . 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs . 5 to 'flame' the spell checkers. 3 to correct spelling/grammar 'flames.' 6 to argue over whether it's 'lightbulb' or 'light bulb' ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid. 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is 'lamp.' 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that light bulb is perfectly correct. 19 to 'post' that this Forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb Forum. 11 to defend the 'posting' to this Forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the 'posts' are relevant to this Forum. 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty. 7 to 'post' URLs where one can see examples of different light bulbs. 4 to 'post' that the URLs were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URLs. 3 to 'post' about links they found from the URLs that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group. 13 to link all 'posts' to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too." 5 to 'post' to the group that they will no longer 'post' because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy. 4 to say, "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 13 to say "please do a Google search on light bulbs before 'posting' questions about light bulbs."

How long was the break? If only 15 min, almost certainly vapour lock. Exactly what mine was doing. If I just stopped long enough to gas up it'd be fine. If it sat 15 mins - exactly the same symptoms as described. Let it sit another 30 mins and back to normal. Rj

Sounds exactly like vapour lock. My '01 suffered from this until I insulated the line from tank to pump with Firesleeve. I found it at an aircraft repair shop at the airport but I've since found it at Summit Racing too. You'll need a foot of it. Cured it for me... Rj

How long was it sitting? My trailer wheels will go flat or nearly flat over the course of a year. New tires/tubes/valves - just seems to be that way. Rj

Along the same lines is the burlesque show we ended up at after our club ride Sat night... I love Vancouver... Rj

Ditto on the dragging clutch. Installed my Pazzo's on Saturday and then went on a long club ride. Noticed both that my clutch was dragging a bit and that suddenly I was having trouble finding neutral and changing gears when at a stop. Tonight I'll be doing some adjustments. Rj

Cool! I think I'm in . I see she has a link to my club's site. Thanks! Ryan