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I was under the impression that a good deal would mean that I, am happy. The seller maybe too, but he is not my main preoccupation. I always make my purchase the lonesome way. But I agree with your statement that it is better to be more than less. The "good cop bad cop" works that way too. Especially with dealerships. They use that trick a lot. You deal with one guy, but when it is the time to close the deal, you have to face a different person. They call it a "hand change". This is meant to kill the confidence and comfort you may have established with the sales assistant. But I do all the pre deal in writing via email, so there are no misunderstandings. Once I am satisfied that all my questions have been answered, including pricing if I disagree, then I go. Something I never do, is to try to haggle the price when on site, unless there was something that was not disclosed previously. When I accept to check the bike out, it means that I am going to buy it as is. Otherwise, I don't waste my or the seller's time to try to get the price down. As for someone trying to lower the price during the test drive, I have had that. Even when my narrative was very specific, the price was firm because reasonable.

@audiomick Nice catch! I should have thought about it immediately. What is really incredible, is they dubbed the electrical whining to make it more enticing with a real ICE sound. This is really hypocrite... Especially with current's Paris mayor, who has been on a crusade to eliminate all ICE vehicles from the city, including motorcycles. She also came up with the paid parking for motorcycles, while it had been free, and the interdiction to park outside of motorcycle dedicated spots, those dedicated spots being very scarce. Her latest idea, is to keep some of the restrictions that have been introduced for the Olympic Games, in particular the "reserved" third lane on the Paris circular road. We shall see how's that going to pan out.

I'd be tempted to say it is a Triumph Speed Triple.

I was wrong. This is not a twin, but it is either three cylinders or four cylinders. Three cylinders but not with a 120 degrees crank angle, because it has not got that typical triple sound, so it has one of those T-Plane arrangement. This is based on the sound of the motorcycle in that "behind the scenes" video.

Knowing that he actually does his own stunts, including the many jumps for his last Mission Impossible movie, he is perfectly capable to ride a bike in the middle of Paris.

To be honest, he has shown remarkable adaptation to the Gresini GP23 this season. He is yet to win one, but he has so far be the top rider on the GP23. In a slightly less efficient environment that a factory team. Next year, with Factory Ducati's top-notch entourage, with a current year machinery, it will be on him. I don't know if it is true, but Dall'Igna said that this year, the competitiveness difference between the GP24 and GP23 is more pronounced than between the GP23 and GP22. Marquez and DiGiannantonio have also said the same. Marquez also said that he still makes mistakes if he just puts himself in strictly racing mode, as his natural Honda reflexes take over. You know what they say: habits are difficult to get rid of once they have become your routine.

Exactly!

I am with you here. In another post, I explained how I was lectured by a dealer about why heavy modifications on one's bike maybe a deterrent to sale it. Unless the changes are those regarding comfort or safety, providing the original equipment is still available, that's fine.

All of those arguments will equate to bring the spotlight on Ducati, which I believe is the objective. I am yet to be convinced that Marc Marquez has retained that edge that made him a tad better than the rest of the top of the crop. Notwithstanding that his Honda was tailor-made to suit his strong points. Now, that only three year current GP will be in the mix, instead of four, and six total GPs instead of eight, the field will most likely be in his favor. Two of the major riders have gone to other brands, diluting the strength of his opponents. His only real internal adversary will/may be Francesco Bagnaia. The third GP25 will be handled by Fabio DiGiannantonio, and he maybe at the same lever as the other two, including the VR46 team's first time with a same year package. As for Enea Bastianini and Jorge Martin new machinery, it is difficult to say if they will be able to be at the front right from the get-go.

They have obviously shot the sequence to occult easy recognition. As far as I can tell, it is a vertical twin cylinder, but that's all I can make out...

Here's another one in Nevada; same price, it's another one-year-old listing. Well taken care bike runs flawless Bought new off show room floor Title in hand Garage kept Bike has 7500 miles Oil change done regular New tires last year Bike has trac control Hydraulic clutch New battery Shaft driven 2015 moto guzzi grisso 8v 1200 Price 7500 obo No trades

Earplugs have their own safety issues. I know they don't completely isolate you from the environment, but if you listen to music while driving, then it probably has some effect on your focus level. My customized Bluetooth earbuds are not perfectly filtering off the wind noise; anyhow, I don't listen to music when I ride.

You are correct; this adjective is now trite. I think the ask price is above market; he probably expects a solid 7k for it.

oh! shocking.... I would have never thought the German people would transgress the law. In France, the only time you can use a phone, is with a hands' free system integrated with your vehicle. It used to be that you could install one if your card did not have one, but they modified the law to prevent people to simply connect their phones to earbuds via Bluetooth. Phone integration needs to happen through the cars' audio system. All the modern cars have that anyway.

I don't really fancy the additional lenticular LEDs in the front. I don't know what to make of the "Custom Power Commander IV with autotune". When it is not stock, you may face issues later if something goes wrong. Seller's comments: Up for sale is my rare, unique, pristine Red Devil Griso 1200 8V Special Edition. This is the pinnacle of the Griso line with its 1151cc "Quattrovalvoe" (roller bearing 4-valve heads) transverse-mounted 90 degree V2 air-cooled, fuel injected engine sporting 110hp and 6 speed dry-clutch transmission. This is a particularly nice example with a full custom Power Commander IV with Autotune (dyno-tuned by MG Moto in CA), throaty Agostini hydro-formed exhaust and K&N cleanable/reusable air filter. It sports the highly-desired spoked wheels sporting tubeless Continental ContiSport Attack tires and EBC sintered brake pads in Brembo racing calipers. The suspension is fully adjustable for compression and rebound dampening, and preload settings. A Renthal FatBar is fitted with MotoGP grips and Acerbis handguards. The bike is fully converted to LEDs with headlight/driving lights, turn signals, and flashing brake lights. I hold full title to this bike and have factory manuals and both keys. I am selling as it's simply time to do something different. I do ride it very occasionally and keep it in great condition mechanically. If you desire a distinctive, characterful Italian V-twin roadster, it’s a far rarer and beefier choice than Ducati’s Monster, is a far more stirring joy to ride, and this 8v SE version in particular is classy and handsome. It's also a tremendous value.

This is particularly true in Texas. During my Texas Tour rides, the Le Mans gets a lot of compliments, always with the usual question about the bike's country of origin. The Orange looking Stelvio 1200 NTX which I was following since January 2023 has still not sold... The two Griso close to me on Facebook have sold...

Absolutely, each one its own. It is true that our brains are better wired for visual information; now keeping your eyes on the road at all times, scanning for hazards, is what I prefer to do. While the aural information dispensed by navigation apps is certainly perfectible. In the USA, these apps provide additional voiced information, such as traffic, speed traps, possible hazards such as road flooding. There is a learning curve to properly decrypt the voiced turn indications, and once you get it down, it is fairly easy to never miss a turn. Mainly, driving in Houston is a much more challenging environment that requires keeping your eyes on the road at all times. Unlike Europe, drivers text and drive, hold their phones in hand. The roads are filled with debris of all kinds, including pieces of regrooved tires, lost equipment, you name it.

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Valentino Rossi gave his opinion of the Marc Marquez transfer in "L'Equipe". He said that the whole of the VR46 academy were surprised that Ducati could deviate from their usual recruiting path for the factory team. I found it surprising that he could not understand a business decision that actually made a lot of sense. Especially coming from him, who has insofar shown to be very astute and successful in his business ventures. From creating the VR46 academy, to designing and manufacturing most of the pilots' paraphernalia. I understand that he has a grudge on Marc Marquez, but the Ducati choice is logical. Before anything else, MotoGP is a business. They are successful, so they want to keep the momentum with onboarding the biggest name in the paddock. If Marc Marquez returns to success and win his 9th World Championship, it will be on a Ducati.

It depends on how "anal" you are about it. If you want a perfect paint job, it would require a complete repaint. A fix will always be visible, even if only to your eyes....

I think your engine oil may give you clues of an impending major issue before other warning could be perceived. I have only had a broken engine once so far. It was in Italy with an Alfa Romeo. Driving from Pescara to Roma to catch a plane. I was on the highway, posted speed, suddenly the engine threw a rod. It was one of the Alpha Romeo with the "boxer" engine. Zero warning. It was a rental car which I had gotten for that trip. If you look at the analysis comment in the Blackstone Lab's report, my copper ppm is above what is generally acceptable. As far as I can tell, my bike has never performed so well. The 3000 rpm gurgle has vanished, and it goes like the wind. I am making the oil analysis analogy with the annual medical checkup certain companies impose on you have 50 years. All those colonoscopies that would help nipping a disease in the bud. I worked 35 years in the oilfield business, and with each and every well came sample analysis. Maybe doing an oil analysis on each of your oil change is overkill, but I would rather spend 35 dollars more every 3k miles, than having a broken engine, if I can help it.

You can easily find them on the Internet. Blackstone Laboratories. https://www.blackstone-labs.com/engine-types/motorcycle/ This is the analysis I ordered: https://www.blackstone-labs.com/product/oil-tbn/ The basic analysis is $35. I personally think it is a good way to check that nothing is abnormal in your engine. Here's a write-up about the benefits of getting an oil baseline for your motorcycle. Obviously, a way for the laboratory to get more customers. https://www.blackstone-labs.com/motorcycle-analysis/

It is not my motorcycle. This is a Moto Guzzi Quota though, and that is why I liked the photo. The guy that rode all the way up there is from Spain. He is also a Moto Guzzi aficionado.... sadly, he does not graze on our side of the pasture! although everyone has a notion of English, I am yet to see a single post in the Shakespeare language from him.

Portugal, Vilanova de Cerveira

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