swooshdave

Right - because that's how much they paid for sales tax and saddlebags when they bought their BMWs.

Because it's probably a Java app it's showing a bunch of normally hidden Unix files. I'm going to download the software now and try it out. Stay tuned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well look at it this way Dave, if you'd bought the bike in Olympia you never would have been able to visit Beautiful Exotic East Richmond Heights! With a beautiful view of the Bay! Any adventure is made better by the people you meet. At the hotel there were two Canadians checking in when I got there. They were on BMWs. One of them had a Norge at home. They may have been drooling on the Guzzi. They weren't too pleased when I saw them in the morning and I told them what I paid for it. [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey, I get to play in this thread now! In case you hadn't been following along, I removed the luggage rack. Am I suppose to find shorter bolts now?

Right at 800 miles with all the detours (Rabers, John's, etc). Which is right what Google has it at.

I wouldn't sweat the difference between the naked and LeMans. I think the bars and pegs are the same. I don't think clip-ons are much different than the handlebar versions either. The difference is the fairing but a flyscreen on the naked is pretty effective- I rode mine from OKC to North Carolina and several trips to Austin and Springfield Ill. Air blast was never a problem. The only thing that catches me are my hammies and my knees riding all jockeyed-up. On the other hand, that works perfect in the twisties. The biggest difference is the red frame vs later frames. I never heard what you think about the handling, feel, and control of the bike? That's what I think is the best part. (Perhaps better with the red frames.) Yeah, while the basics are the same this LeMans is fully kitted for long distance touring. High bars and lower pegs. But to be honest I rarely have time to get that far from the house. Plus it has 3 times as many miles on it. Handling: The last time I was on a sport bike was a brand new FZR400 in what, 1989? So all I have to compare it to is vintage stuff. So even after 800 miles it's hard to say. It really handles well, but I'm not the best rider. At times it felt really slow steering, and that could just be my poor technique. The power was addicting. Now that it's home I'll get some really play time on it and let you know.

Next thing you know the avatar photo changes and it's all down hill from there! Of course the only people who complain about the Greenie attitude are the ones who wish they had one.

I would never do a Helicoil if Timesert is an option. I've had to pick out way too many failed Helicoils. I did the drain plug on my Norton with a Timesert. Take your time, follow the instructions, easy peasy.

If you want to see all the photos from the trip: https://www.flickr.com/photos/swooshdave/albums/72157679359882994

Seriously? A LeMans pops up in Olympia the day I get home? Are you kidding me?

I'm going to try rehydrating first.

A lot cold! Weird since I've ridden in sub-freezing temps before. Anyways, aside from the kill switch and some sore muscles and joints I'm home! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I had to stop to add layers. It got cold when the sun went down. Hot shower at the hotel has helped. Plus I've figured out the fork lock! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

John, thanks again for the hospitality! I loved meeting you and both your bikes. Plus I owe you toll fare. :-) I'll let you know how the cable works as soon as I get home and thaw out. I'm holed up in Crescent City tonight. Mid 40s sucked for the last 100 miles. I may need to cut over to I-5 sooner than I wanted just to keep warm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm going to need some Advil soon. I'm afraid to look at the map and discover I've only done 100 miles since this morning. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I stopped for lunch in Santa Rosa (In n Out, of course) and after lunch took off up 101. I was messing around with the Go Cruise with my left hand and the bike dies. Ugh. I pull over and start thinking, dammit, docc wa right. I swap all the relays out and still nothing. Pushing the starter button does nothing. So I pull all the fuses and they look good. Maybe the side stand switch? Let's put it this way, I know the kill switch work... I had bumped it with my left hand. Back on the road again! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I hope it's not to useless. It's more tools than I brought with me! I was grateful for the wrenches. I needed them to tighten a few things! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Factory tool kit? Fuel pressure regulator? Should that nipple have anything on it? Got the battery tender cable on. Left muffler was a little loose. Tightened it down. Everything else pretty good. Oh, and you guys already know this but these things just plain fly. :-) This one could stand for a tuneup for sure and it will run even better! Headed over to Richmond tomorrow morning to meeting a forum member. Then up the coast! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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You forgot the relays!!! It looks like my path up I-5 has been thwarted. There is snow in the Siskiyou pass. Oh, darn. Have to take the coast! Headed to airport now. I'll post pics tonight here.

I normally wouldn't pack this much stuff but it's springtime in the PNW and you can expect sun and rain, sometimes at the same time. Plus a bunch of tools. Which hopefully means I won't need them. And relays, lots of relays! All loaded the pack is 19lbs. But I'll end up wearing some things and hopefully sticking some stuff on the luggage rack.

I updated my Geico policy and when I put in the VIN it came back with: 2001 MOTO GUZZI V11 SPORT ROSSO So is the bike suppose to be green or red?

Let the packing gymnastics begin! All the clothes and tools are in the bag, next is the cameras and sundries. But I have two big pockets assigned for that stuff. Plus I haven't even tapped the pockets on my riding jacket. I'm probably taking too much but since I'm riding solo I want to be as prepared as I can. When you have a riding buddy you can split the load.

It depends on how the better half is doing with the kids. She'll be 1 on 2 which isn't a fair fight.