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And then what? So you attached the mount to the chrome nut, reinstalled the chrome nut and tightened it by hand and then? How tight is the chrome nut suppose to be?

This is my first bike with a hydraulic clutch and I expected a super light lever feel. This is not the case, while it's better than the 850-T, which probably has a worn out clutch and a very stiff clutch, it nothing like my Commando that has a one finger cable clutch. Why more manufacturers didn't use a diaphragm clutch spring is beyond me. Ok, so how heavy should the pull be? I current don't have an accurate why to measure it. Second, I'm having occasional issues getting into First from neutral. Releasing the clutch lever a little helps as does stomping firmly down on the shift lever. Otherwise it shifts pretty good. I think I found a false neutral once. Any tips?

Photoshop. Faster and cheaper. I thought I saw a picture of a silver dash w/ black dash light panel. I need to go look again.

I'll take 100% of the blame for this one. And the next one...

Did you get a final drawing from him of the part? Like I said earlier at some point they may become unavailable from Don and someone will have to do it again.

https://www.amazon.com/Bikemaster-Heated-Grips-Switch-Am19012h/dp/B00NYBZ4CQ/ref=pd_sbs_263_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00NYBZ4CQ&pd_rd_r=RDKJD20CMMAQC6QRVATV&pd_rd_w=7HZ4o&pd_rd_wg=8ClVD&psc=1&refRID=RDKJD20CMMAQC6QRVATV I can't say enough about these Bikemaster Heated Grips. I had the previous generation (no LCD controller, just LED lights) on my Triumph and I also put them on my 850-T. They are super simple to install, and more importantly they work great! The best part of all... the price. Phenomenally low price for something that works this well! Why heated grips? Just a little warmth on a cool day goes a long way. While they won't heat your hands up on a frigid sub-freezing, high speed ride, they will take the edge off. Here in the PNW, we have more cool days than warm days, and even on some warm days there are cool evenings. And for this price you can't go wrong. Throw in a free volt meter? Shut up! Needless to say, they will be going on my V11.

So if you pre-sell more frame re-enforcement plates does the price go down?

Well now, working on the bike I hit the switch and no fuel pump. Yep, that Bosch relay. I had a spare offa the EV after I replaced them all with Pyro Dan's stuff for about $25 (it's another trouble shooter story, not to bore you) and the bike started fine. So I go to the auto parts store to get a new relay and it was $20 for one and it was made in Ghina . I guess I'll order a whole 'nother set from Dan-o. I don't know what I did with the other relays offa the EV. ?? .. Prolly trashed 'em It was about $20 for five of them from DigiKey... the good ones.

Not anxious. Do you mind taking some more pictures of your multicolor dash when you have some time? I think you just have the one in the other thread you mentioned. Thanks!

He paid $5k, not the ebay price, if I understand it correctly. It sounds like the dealer snapped it up from eBay for $3700 and resold it to Shiny Mike for $5k.

I saw the one picture. What do you think, do you like the contrast?

Unfortunately not. The hex on my lock nut is only big enough to pass the brass nyloc nut with the kit and not the pocket washer. Maybe they made the hex hole bigger in 2002? Seems weird but hey... Guzzi!

What did I do wrong or different from you?

That's so... practical. I'm going to see if I can use one of the screws that hold on the instrument panel, that might work.

I think the later bikes (Scura on?) have an all black dash? Or black and carbon, or something? Has anyone painted the earlier dash light section darker? I was thinking the crinkle paint like on LM1 top forks, or maybe the instrument panel on the 850-T? It might also make it easier to see the warning lights.

Do I get extra points because that building behind it houses the Spruce Goose? Get it, Goose! You get a Goose IPA. Must be present to win. So the Spruce Goose in Oregon now? I saw it when it was in Long Beach Harbor, next to the Queen Mary. Yup. They weren't taking care of it down there so it's up here now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Do I get extra points because that building behind it houses the Spruce Goose? Get it, Goose!

My guess is early onset alternator cover...

The Southern Oregon coast (Gold Beach area) is pretty spectacular. It was getting cleaner because the more I rode it the faster I went and it just blew the grime right off! Actually it's pretty dirty. I'll give it a clean before going to the DMV on Friday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah, I tightened something on the dampener down the first night when I went over the bike. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

On an early RedFrame, that would be **silver** . . . . You spelled "green" wrong.

The front tire is pretty worn.

I know there are previous topics on tires/tyres but they are evolving so fast I had to ask again. That Michelin looks fantastic. It looks like the PR 3 is pretty similar too? There are PR on there now, but I didn't know to look for a number. Will do when I get home.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/search/led-products/194/ Which ones have the diodes? I can't seem to find it mentioned in the descriptions. Or can you pick any that are Polarity Sensitive = No?

Yeah, I did zero searching on this one. Right now the bike has Michelin Radials but the front is in need of replacement. The rear had been replaced at some point not too long ago after getting a nail in it's predecessor. But up here in Oregon I'd really like an all season tire, as I'm likely (ok, guaranteed!) to get caught in the rain at some point. I'm also a slow rider so if my knee is down the bike probably is too. So any recommendations on a decent front tire that's got decent performance and great in the rain? Also do I have to worry about mismatched front and rears? I assumed the rear will wear and get replaced at some time in the near future. I love Avon Road Riders for my vintage stuff, great in the rain (although looking at them it's a mystery how) but I don't think they have the performance a V11 demands even for mildly spirited riding. Thoughts?