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So, the rubber down-snorkels aren't just to reduce noise for emissions testing?

Other than painting the needles, what did "going through them" entail? The silly polymeric odometer drive gears are problematic as well as induction magnet adhesion . . .

I was thinking there are some alternatives from Ducati, maybe Bosch? Easier for us nekked bikers - no need to fit into a fairing . . .

I learned Wayne's campout is the same dates. Great guy (Wayne), and excellent that T.W.O. is booting back up. Maybe we'll cross paths! As far as any conflict with Barber's Vintage Festival - I can't imagine anything compares. Maybe the Manx TT . . .

Whoa , Wil-H rides with the Slimey Cruds. . . . And rides with the Biscuiteers of the Splinter Fringe ? He's like Wile E. Coyote and Hunter S. Thompson all rolled up into one!

Sounds great! We usually make the store there at the crossroads late morning for anyone who wants to roll it, and make our way down NC 28 (fantastic!) for lunch at the Sunset in Franklin. Looking forward to seeing (hearing!) Joe's V7!

Good news! Silver ones must be worth, like, $11,900 . . . Really, good for you and the new owner who has a very nice V11. Hope they know to log-on here!

I suppose that makes me one of the Old Timers that knows Al Let me be the first to say what a bad idea this is. Noble, sure, but - bad. Your college kid can do some simple work study hours that would benefit her esteem, pay tuition, and preserve the Guzzi for that Golden Later Time. (Maybe the tall talk is easier with boys in college ) Best of luck to you, Al!

Here in the States, it appears to be only the "unbranded" stations that have pure gasoline.

But the Three Hondas are, apparently, only counted as one bike!

Nice bike! (Of course, I might be a little biased . . .) BTW, color options in 2000 were silver, black, and V7 Sport green.

Here is ponti_33609's aluminum tank shown in the thread New Fuel Tank.

MY, my!! Ain't she sweet!

Sounds great! I have not spoken with Walt since lat year's SSR, but that's how they handled breakfast last year. I'd love to get a close look and watch the Griso in action. Double the spine - double the fun!

Good news! (You make it sound easy . . . ) What did you use for a heat source on the steering neck?

I'm glad Piaggio has this guy on the job. This should get interesting . . .

While all the South'n Spine Raids in memory (there's the first disclaimer right there!) have been in May or June, this year will see us in the Tennessee/North Carolina mountains September 13-15. Last year, the horrific June heat and the fact that Bill and Kathy Hagan couldn't come have prompted a regroup. (Similar to Group W, but on a different bench . . . ) Currently, the plan is to return to Tellico Plains, TN, and The LodgeatTellico Friday, and make the NC loop on Saturday, parting ways Sunday. When we can remember every corner or have the menu memorized at the Sunset Restaurant in Franklin, NC, we'll do something totally different. The autumn tone of the Appalachians should give us a fine treat. By all appearances, all the king's horses and all the king's men will have the Cherohala Skyway back together by then. Those of you having dropped in before (or meant to) know that this is a non-event unrelated to this forum, its administrator, moderators, or members. There is no fee, it is not a rally, there is no plan or support. There is no organization, no prizes, no satellite uplink. Lodging is up to the folks dropping by, but posting here may put you in touch with a shared room. Tell Walt, at The Lodge at Tellico, you're there for the Guzzis. They'll feed us handsomely, but the restaurant is no longer open to the public. I suppose that's the skinny. Hope to see the usual suspects and some new faces (and cylinder heads)!

$11,900US. Oh, wait . . . that's what I paid for mine. Seems like 3500-4500 is a common range, but later special models like Coppas and Corsas are bringing 6500-9500. The early red frame, green Sport with low miles should bring a premium if it's all stock and unmolested. Mine's been molested, but since I molested it myself that doesn't bother me so much.

There is a shim which determines the pick up, but the sensor is sealed with an o-ring. Some smear a VERY thin layer os sealant on the shim, bu it should not be necessary with a good o-ring and might change the timing pick up.

Adjust the activating screw on the sidestand.

Could not find DeOxit by Caig locally. At the electronics supplier I found GC De-Ox-Id PArt # 19-1906-A. No silicone, but is it the same as Caig DeOxit?

The run circuit will get its current from two places. With the side stand up, it comes through the side stand switch. Sounds like yours is working ok. With the stand down, running current must come from the neutral switch which energizes the middle relay (called the "sidestand relay", it is not energized by the sidestand switch, but the neutral switch on the left side of the gearbox under the starter motor). Your trouble is likely the neutral switch, its connection, or the relay and /or its connections. First, locate the rubber boot under the starter with only one wire. Pull it back, slide off the blade connector, clean it, tighten it, Deoxit, and maybe apply a thin coating of waterproofing grease. It should slip back on the switch with some resistance. Retest your starting with the stand down in neutral. No joy? Carefully pull the middle relay straight up without twisting or wriggling (this could spread the connectors). Replace with a known good relay. OMRONs make me happy, but you could simply exchange it for another in the fuse block and retest. EDIT: Also check the adjustment for the sidestand switch. It is a simple carriage head bolt with a lock nut. Make sure it completely depresses the switch button in the down position, but no more and no less.

For a time, I thought copper anti-seize paste would serve both functions. gstallons suggested I test it for resistance. It has plenty of that! (zero conductivity).

Indeed, the crank position sensor will leak. There is a 0-ring that is easy to replace and is likely hardened and flattened. Mine continued to leak from the wire attachment and fixed with epoxy. ( Oil leak thread ) As noted, there should be two fasteners holding this sensor down. Otherwise, the mechanical pressure sensor is not factory and, while factory devices come with their own caveats, it has several junctions prone to leaking. It is, after all, under pressure and the crank sensor is not.

Looks like Motorcycle Superstore has both the 170 and the 160 "in stock" in the Pirelli Angel ST and the 160 "available" in the GT. When the Angel ST came out, I found it gave me the exact same mileages as the Diablo Strada before it . I'm on my 23rd rear tire: nine Pirellis as well as Dunlop, Bridgestone, Michelin, and Metzler. I would say they have not all been the same.