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No stress, mate.

She wasn't called Alice, was she? The one you were living next door to...

Probably not, if the paint is absolutely perfect. I believe so. At the end of the day, it is better to talk to an inspector about changes before they are done. Some are "better" than others, and even though the inspection is compulsory, the inspectors are commercial service providers. One can keep looking until one finds an inspector who is interested in something out of the ordinary.

They weren't, but I don't think that was the plan.

Yes, most likely. That would be a bit of an issue here, as the inspectors for the bi-annual roadworthy inspection tend to get a bit allergic when it is apparent that there has been welding done on a frame. If that isn't an issue, I have no doubt that a competent welder could sort out the cracks.

I found a couple of pictures in the german forum. I'll risk linking them here, as on of the posters would certainly permit it, and the other is no longer active. From the first bloke with the comment "the frame has the usual cracks", it is a Quota 1000. He also commented that the 1100 frame is "immune" to the problem. This bloke is a vehicle engineer, and very knowledgable in Guzzi lore. Not very good photos, but one can see what is meant. And this from the second bloke, apparently a Quota 1100 So I would be having a very good look at the frame in those areas. Edit PS: further reading indicates that the second bloke's problem with the 1100 may have been a one-off, but the cracks in the 1000 frame seem to be a known problem.

I don't know if it has been mentioned here, so for the record: I reckon I've read somewhere that the frame on the earlier Quota version was prone to cracking down near the swing-arm / shock mount. Don't know exactly where. Can anyone confirm the rumour?

I find it surprising how much difference that makes. I had the fairing from my V35 Imola re-painted, and didn't think to specify that it should be black inside. In fact, they could have just not painted the inside, as the (then original) fairing was made of black ABS. They didn't, so the inside became red as well. Annoyed me quite a lot. Fortunately ( I cursed a lot at the time, but now I have realised the advantage... ) the bike fell off the side-stand again, and that fairing got broken beyond repair. The one on it now is a bit shabby, but it is black on the inside. Much better.

Boys with toys. Ok, I'm just jealous.

Very nice. I like open tunings a lot. And Willie Nelsons guitar, yes, it has "character".

That's what I have always thought.

Very close. The closest I can think of is "Verdammt". Not literally the same, but functionally in the vernacular more or less the same.

Lucky you. Just looked at the weather forecast for here. 5°C for tomorrow, and then... for the following five days, nothing above -1°C, and down to -5°C, and for the next 16 days, noting above 3°C. A couple of spots of snow along the way. Bugger...

Incidentally, I've never kept a bike in the house, but one time my house mates put my Z900 in my bedroom for a lark. It stank of fuel. Therefore, I reckon the advice to take the fuel out first, and maybe let it breathe a bit, is good.

Have another Shiraz. It'll all look better in the morning. PS: you've got some great countryside to ride in. I might be a tiny bit envious.

for the bike, or for you when yourWife comes home?

Why is the expression "Beta tester" bouncing around my mind just now?

Just for the record, a "hot potato" is something that no-one wants to be left holding. See here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_potato makes sense, as potatoes hold the heat really well, and a hot potato is therefore very unpleasant to hold. Still, the expression is perhaps appropriate for Marquez...

Legend.

Indeed. To everyone.

I've got the document on this computer, and will keep looking. Probably not tonight, but in the course of time...

Yes, definitely. The only really critical thing with an electric motor, as far as I can tell, is the balance. We all know that that is achievable with a fairly simple rig. They'll manage, I'm sure.

Yes, chapter 20 of section I. I looked again last night, but still couldn't find where I read +/- 15. Annoying... Anyway...

I have to say, I'm more of Guzzler's opinion. Sure, you get more cautious with maturity. On the other hand, I've hit the point where I have started thinking "if not now, when?". That is where "go with the heart" becomes important. And that is why I bought a V11.

We should perhaps no be so arrogant about something like what is to be seen in that video. Obviously it is is not as precise as it should be, but I think we shouldn't underestimate the ability of the person doing the work. He apparently lives in a land that doesn't have the resources that we take for granted, and he only stays in business if the motors he works on don't explode after he works on them.