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Parvo, Mine came with the big ugly round mirrors like Mickey Mouse ears...Ditched them for some cheap bar end mirrors, much happier with them. Valve adjustment is easy, 30 min. I think would be a high estimate after a time or two you'll do them in about 15 min. I would look into getting the back tire off the ground to turn the motor over that way instead of using the alternator bolt, much easier. Either way do them yourself, thus getting to know your Guzzi a little better. Scott

Yep, I'll second that! and beg you to put in some pics too please! Scott

Warning to all who will attend!!! I cannot find Grappa anywhere near here. Be sure you bring it with you. I'm having trouble finding anyone who even knows what it is. Scott

Crude, rustic (cheap) it is! I just got my W2...sad, sad, sad. If Ben is going to be there in July, perhaps I should try to get my hands on a Mason jar of the "local" spirits. We could have a "prayer session". I think that's what my Dad used to call it in the Navy when they beat the Hell out of a guy Scott

snip I'll be there- I'll trade you a bottle of grappa for it. Now I just have to figure out what the Hell grappa is. Is it anything like port? If so, I may drink it all before you get here. Scott

OK, this shows that I'm a newbie- Where do I get one? Am I gonna have to buy the one used from Bill? You know Bill, When you drive (wear) it off the lot it loses half it's value Scott

I saw the pics of the grand opening of that thing. That there is no garage- tis a shrine to things on two wheels. Seriously, you could apply for tax exempt status as "The Church of Latter Day Guzzis" S

I know these might not be in the running for what you are considering, but I LOVE my Diadora Freedoms. They were about $95 US from Bak Bmw.

What we've got here is; Which came first- the chicken or the egg? Which came first- The dealer who provides lousy service and gouges prices, or the customer who won't be loyal? This dealer will eventually learn the power of word of mouth advertising- by loss proffit, layoffs, and maybe even shutting it's doors. I've seen it. In short: This is no business to hold a grudge, word will get around, quickly, and bite you on the ass.

I'm about 30 min from Sweetwater myself- but with a "date" like that in tow, probably safest to keep it in the hotel

Sounds like a story is forthcoming...... Where you moving to anyway?

I'll be there for sure!!! Just have to stop off at the Super8 Athens and pick up something on my way. S

Maybe we shouldn't do it in a public forum- could be one of my exes.

Docc, Be sure and let me know when that is, I'd like to be there. You can tell me that story over a beer or three. The signs missing HAD to be the work of outsiders- the hillbillies around here only shoot at them! S

Unseasonably warm (70 Sun.) weather here in East Tennessee brought me out of hibernation; and got my arse on the Ballabio. I naturally gravitated towards Deal's Gap (129), and noticed on the ride up that every so often there was a sign post with only a tiny sign with the word south on it. These are supposed to contain larger signs just below that read "129", but it seems someone (likely one of you limey sportbike ridin' fuhriners) has stolen the "129" (I counted at least 12) to keep as souveniers. Please return these to me and I will put them in their proper place (my ebay) Regards S

Whatever it turns out to be, don't forget to post it here. Helps us all! Good luck with it. Scott

If Jedi's original post hadn't put me in such a good mood I could hate you just a little bit for this. Happy Holidays! Scott

I'll take it off your hands if no one else has. Will $40 ship it to East Tn or is it bigger than that? Scott

TX, I grabbed the nearest sharp object and jabbed both my eyes out (am now typing blind). I'm sending you the bill!!! Scott

Jedi, Yes, please make good notes (and pics). Let me know when you figure on being here- I'd be glad to show you guys around. Sadly, the Dragon has been a bit over-run with idiot kids who insist on killing themselves (and don't mind wrecking the rest of us in the process), but if we can hit it on a weekday it will be ridable. I may hit you up for the same thing, as I am looking into a west coast run towards the end of next summer. Later, Scott

Docc, Yup, Destination is here, I think they wanted about $300 for this. I bought a liter of Bel ray for $8. See? I have a manual, but it seems a bit vague (covers too many year models) and the caps they picture are different from mine. The main thing I'm after is what to do when the forks are off and in hand. I've been told to pump the forks and leave them hanging over night to drain completely. I guess the biggest question is how far must I disassemble? Thanks guys

Also- Bill, I htink the manual says: Fork oil change @ 1,000; Then every 12,000 or one year S

Thanks guys, I had already found that link though. I was hoping that somewhere I could find a more step by step, maybe with pics. There is a guy near here (Maryville BTW) that might can talk me through it. I have not had a bad experience with my local dealer. I did drive to ATD to buy mine and save some $$$ though. I'm awfully cheap to have the dealer service. You guys ever want to do the Dragon (20 min. from home here) let me know- comfy couch you can sleep on. Docc- Where in middle TN? S

My first post here- Nice to meet you all! It's time to do a fork oil change (Marz 43mm, I think) on My '04 Ballabio. I have been all over your tech section, and can't find clear instructions. Can somebody point me towards these? I'm usually a pretty good wrench, but I've never done fork oil before and am a bit intimidated. Having the local dealer do this is not an option. Thanks all, S