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There's an acceleration based aux brake light flasher that does just that. Can't remember the name right now.

Arrived in Arizona. Lovely !!

BTW, I prefer vacuum bleeders over power bleeders. A vacuum will expand any trapped air bubbles, making them more likely to come out. Pressure will compress the bubbles, making them more likely to trap in corners.

For the power bleeder, just buy extra caps for the bike. Drill a hole, install a hose.

I'm confused about something - Is the starter ring on the tranny side of the clutch? If so, does that mean that if I pull the clutch, the starter won't turn the engine? Haven't tried it.

Was working from home, but came to the office today because I really needed to drop a load and the office has toilet paper. Not really . . .

Tried Heidenau K60's, didn't like them. Very slippery in the wet, even though it doesn't happen often here. Haven't tried the Mitas, but they do look good. BTW, TKC70 and TKC80 are totally different tires. 70 for more street, 80 is a knobby. Were that my Stelvio, I'd go with TKC70's.

Take it out on a rocky dual track in Arizona and you will understand. It's a commendable effort, but it isn't better than my current 2010 F800GS.

Got it. Kinda surprised the values are still changing above around 25C.

AFAIK, it's still all available new. I ordered a set from Moto Machines in 2017. They worked well, but I didn't like the look on the Scura and sold them. https://www.motomachines.com

cold start at ~65°C ?????? 150°F ?

Always like Kukko pullers and tools. Expensive but I haven't found a bearing it couldn't pull yet.

How much $$$ ?

Hmm. Does this mean that I actually need to be riding 2 bikes at the same time ?

http://www.ghezzi-brian.com/en/modelli/v11-trofeo/ Nice looking kit, but I still like the lines of the stock V11 better.

Heard tires squealing behind me in a line of traffic at a light. Was in gear, made a quick move towards the curb and watched the car behind me smash into the one in front of me. I usually sit in gear unless it's a really long light.

Unless you're a Scura rider.

4 cilindros ?? OK maybe 4 jugs, when she's on board.

Friday or Sunday ?

I love NM-4 across the Valles Caldera. Yummy.

Always leery of the "messy shop" guys.

There's a Moto Morini 3 1/2 on RSBFS right now.

That's what AZ riders were saying for many years. I have many memories of watching custom Harley riders leaning out their carbs within an inch of running, then getting pissed off when they failed the NOx test due to the lean running.

For many years, Maricopa County Arizona (Phoenix metro) was the only place in the US where you had to emissions test motorcycles. The day the AZ legislature changed that law and eliminated the emissions test was one of the happiest days of my life. Old aircooled, carburated BMW Airhead motorcycles were a bitch to get passing emissions. Those cannisters may have been required if the bike was sold here.

however it did add a small residual current that would flatten a NEW battery in a hot summer garage in Mesa, AZ if left for 4-5 weeks. Another data point. Solution, ride more.