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Worst that can happen? AGM batteries can explode and as for Li batteries, I'm sure you've seen those e-cig videos. The overcharge can explode an AGM, but only after the case swells. Overcharge isn't indicated in Li explosions, those are from over current (shorts).

The pictures from the Chinese side of the Karakoram Hwy are un-believeable.

Bucket List #1053 - Ride Himalayas

Gimme a holler if you want to find the good stuff in Arizona . . .

Ace Hardware will have metal inserts (sleeves or spacers) that should work. Might need to grind the sleeve to match the height and drill the cover to accept the extra diameter.

So, great success with the NEP throttle lock install. Took a few gas stops to get it adjusted just right (details below). Was able to ride across AZ and NM with much more comfort and a lot less problems with my carpal tunnely hands. The little silver set screw adjusts the clamping force when the lever is down. The perfect adjustment is when there is just enough clamping force that the throttle tube doesn't rotate lever down. The Scura is a little buzzy at the bars and that requires more clamping force. When set correctly, it is easy to tweak the throttle on or off slightly for adjustments. The key item is that when the lever is released, the throttle MUST release. Like immediately. Don't ride it otherwise.

Listen to the tires squeal in protest several times. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x28XRp6ToLo

My maintenance plan - Run 'er till she blows.

Yes, pix please !

Great Pix ! Will be very helpful when the time comes.

This past weekend, I installed a NEP throttle keep on the Scura. For youngsters who've never heard of NEP, they date back to the 80's. They are currently manufactured by Sound Off Recreational and available through several sources. http://www.soundoffrec.com/Default.aspx They are amazingly simple and effective. It is essentially 2 half circles that go around the throttle tube. A lever compresses the circles together and keeps the throttle from moving. Here's the top side view with the lever. The trick is that the unit must be anchored to something to keep it in place. In the 80's, with simple cable spool throttles, the cables themselves popping out of the bottom of the housing was a great place. So, the bottom of the NEP had a slot that would simply pop over the cable housing. They made units for Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki. But now that throttles are much more complicated or even electronic, NEP still only has their original 3 designs from the 80's. Let the modification begin. So, I started with Model #CC-2 "For many single cable Yamaha". The Scura throttle has a cable exit at the bottom of the housing, in the right position, but much wider than a Yamaha cable barrel. So the first step is to cut off the rear half of the slot. The front half of the slot remains and will engage the front of the throttle cable housing. Conveniently, the width of the Scura housing is the same as the length between the front slot part and the center of the NEP. So, I drilled a small hole in the NEP and threaded a #8 2" screw into the hole. This acts as the back of the new "slot". You must drill the hole small enough that the screw thread taps the hole to keep the screw rigid in place. I also ground a bit off of the 1/2 circle pieces so they wouldn't interfere with the screw. Then, I cut off the inner part of the rubber grip. The NEP needs about 1/4" of throttle tube to work with. Then installation is as simple as fitting the 2 half circles around the tube and putting the lever piece on top. I added a tie wrap around the screw and throttle as extra stability. So far the testing is so good. The real shakedown will be this weekend going to the New Mexico Guzzi rally in Datil. Lots of wide open roads to use a throttle keep on.

Not specifically on this, but usually, you need to push the inner metal sleeve out first, then the rubber will come out with a little prying.

Looks like a great place to explore. Been over northern Italy, maybe time to check out the south.

None, other than the day the crankcase ventilation line split in two while rolling down the freeway. Then it was like a crop duster mated with the Exxon Valdez.

I can see it is a coke bottle, but it does look like homage to Nicola Tesla.

Dayco 80413 heater hose been on 10 months now. So far, so good. I finally did get the authentic Guzzi part in, so it's there when needed.

Got some cash that needs burning ? https://www.ebay.com/itm/273370155491

Too close to Oak Ridge ?

An older live recording of my fave SP tune -

I use a real dentist dental pick. (Dated a dental hygienist many years ago) You have to use your finger to keep the ring from rotating while you dig under the other edge of the gap. Once one end of the ring pops up, drop the pick, keep holding the ring with the one finger and use the now freed finger to pull the ring straight up.

Last Thursday night was the kickoff show of the Smashing Pumpkins alleged final tour. Definitely got ones money worth, 31 songs in over 3 hours, from up and down the Pumpkin catalog.

There's generally 2 kinds of motorcycle seats. Tractor and Saddle. Tractor seats (think those deep dished metal seats on old tractors) are dished or cupped and support most of your weight on the outsides of your butt cheeks. Saddles (think horse saddle) are rounded upwards and support most of your weight on the inside of your thighs and tailbone. Which type works for you is between you and your butt. Corbins are generally tractors. I generally prefer tractors, but the stock V11 seat is more of a saddle. But I find it surprisingly comfortable.

Something just wrong with that picture. And it's not the lack of hammers.

Did you install a LED headlight or LED bulb? If it was the full headlight assembly, you removed your 4W bulb. It was in the shell below the headlight bulb.

The fork mounted one is SOOO much better looking !