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Ben, buy it...you'll be quite happy with it even if you have to tinker a bit. k

While the trend seems to be for smaller lights astern, I've added the Signal Dynamics Dual LED license plate frame to get more/brighter brake lights out back. Prompted by a lack of situational awareness by local drivers...a recent incident saw a DUI plow two two-up motorcycles from behind that were stopped at a red light...killed three of the four. Anyway, I know its been posted before, but the website is: www.signaldynamics.com As posted by others, you may have to study your install a bit and make some adjustments for fit...in my case, I notched the license plate, drilled two additional holes in original Guzzi license mount and it all went right together. By the way, the SigDyn license frame is pretty darn durable, as the delivery man left the box on my drive, where I ran over it with both right side wheels of my 3/4 ton pickup... ...what can I say? It was raining so hard I could barely see the garage door...anyway, it was no worse for wear when I pulled it from the crushed remains of the box. k

I do much the same as Al, cycling the kill switch to be sure I have fuel through the system, however, I try to minimize any high revs at cold start. There are days, though, where it just wants to be cranky---that is so darn sexy and Italian ---or maybe its the humidity? k

Maria, don't know the actual headcount, but it appears that many in forum are in the U.S. My last job took me to Brussels on several occasions, but my current position keeps me in-country. But you never know about tomorrow, eh?

I get out to SDGO about once a quarter, so now I leave room in my suitcase for bringing back goodies purchased at GP there. k

Maria, welcome aboard! If you can get to a Guzzi meet, with or without a Guzzi (ride your Falco)...you'll have a great time, meet some really fine folks and get to ask alot of questions (we like to talk about Guzzis). The last "Guzzi meet" I rode out to had four Guzzi's, three Harleys, a Gold Wing, two big Yamahas, two Hondas, a new BMW and a partridge in a pear tree (sorry, I like Christmas). Keep smiling. k

Frank, I've been doing 200-250 a day on Sat/Sun stopping every hour to hour and a half. Seems to be okay, although seat just didn't fit...too much pressure on back of upper thigh. I just shipped it yesterday to Rich Maund for a rebuild. I've also ordered rubber covered foot pegs to overcome "sleepy foot." More to follow when I get all these pieces back in place. I plan to increase mileage to make some of the functions. k

Has anyone experience with the TeoLamers carbon fiber tailpiece. Interested in fit/finish and also U.S. source. I've seen P. Mineart's install pics. Thanks. k

I have Michelin Pilot Roads with just over 1000 miles on them. Original tires came off at about 3500. k

Ever looking for something to do when I grow up, I wrote MG to inquire after the requirements for a dealer franchise in my area (closest dealer now at 250 miles). To date, no answer... ...guess there are enough dealers doing bang-up jobs? k

I know this is a late post, but I have been pondering potential for paint match of my Rosso as well...last evening, I saw an '03 Gold Wing in a color that turns out to be called "Candy Orange". It is a bit darker, but a very close match---looks like the right shade of color---just darker. I wouldn't be surprised if it would work for minor touch-ups and in the event of a complete repaint, it would likely turn out to be the real deal if sprayed over a very light silver or white bottom coat. And then if you were to get really cagey and shoot some silver pearl over the top, no one would know the difference anyway. My adonized (sp) parts don't really match the paint anyway, so unless you had another Rosso with original paint sitting next to it, who'd know? k

I got my level right at the last oil change (with bike on level), then lightly notched the dipstick for a full mark when on side stand...for those times when I'm sitting on the driveway messing with it and too lazy to stand-up. k