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I like the cleanable reusable plugs with the small handles, because they are available in lower db ratings. Knocking off 24db rather than 30+db is good enough for me, and it allows me to hear ambulances, etc. I do have to trim the handle just enough to clear the helmet padding. If you find the yellow EAR too big, there are softer and or smaller sponge plugs available. The swimmers plugs are also available in smaller childrens sizes....I tried these, but they fell out. One pair of swimmer plugs was too tight, so I simply trimmed the largest rib....so I probably ended up with 15 db of protection, but more comfort. Now I am using some orange Howard Leight swimmers plugs. Very comfortable except slightly uncomfortable when I pull them out. Funny, the last pair of the same model (that I lost) was perfectly comfortable. Something a little softer would be better, but they are not bad.

If the ADL only criticizes the iron-cross with swasika, that is good enough for me: http://www.adl.org/hate_symbols/neo-nazi_iron-cross.asp Not sure why Mussolini is viewed so harshly as he was not nearly as EVIL as Hitler.

The contrary examples are from real death, so we might not be hearing from them. Yah, I hope the retractable face of my Arrow convertible offers a softer low peak G (whatever that is???) than the helmets in that study. Maybe the key is to land more on your forehead than your chin...as if you can control such things. Or maybe if there was two inches of impact foam in front of my nose and chin.

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I thought the same till I read this article that Guzzirider posted here: http://www.oneida-abate.org/legislative/Articles/cooter.html But I especially get worried seeing pretty women wearing open face helmets riding ...but to each their own. Glad you kept your jaw, ear, and eye. That must have been some impact if an open face would not have protected your eye and or ear. And the idea of having a jaw and teeth smashed in is not pleasant. Still if it save me from being hooked up to a machine, braindead, or paralyzed, I guess I'll give up the jaw and teeth.

Last year it was Rossi, Capirossi, Biaggi. Rossi is number one pole, Cap is number 2, K.R. jr. is number 3, but I'll pick Hayden to finish third, Capirossi second, Rossi first.

Thanks Tom, those look great! I'll have to buy a pair http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er20-ihp.aspx They link to an Excel spread sheet that show riding a motorcycle with a full face helmet to be anywhere from 63 to 113db. Obviously the db increases with speed and so does the risk of damage. Risk of damage is also effected by the duration of exposure. http://www.e-a-r.com/hearingconservation/faq_main.cfm look for the excel document. Here is the direct link to the excel spreadsheet with db ratings http://www.e-a-r.com/pdf/hearingcons/NoiseNav.xls and a link to a pdf indicating how hazardous each db level is: http://www.e-a-r.com/pdf/hearingcons/howloud.pdf

Stay away from this type of connector Instead use this type http://www.posi-lock.com/posiplug.html (although I have used posi-tite and posi-seal I have not used the posi-tap,so it is possible you would have to cut the wire) If that is the case I'd solder into the headlight line. Also, if you look at Gary Cheek's site, he has excellent illustrations of improving the stock headlight wiring

So I guess more than 2mm thick could be a problem. I don't suppose we can use aluminum foil

Is it the same for Sportis and later Daytonas? Ed at Guzzitech had a warning and fix, here FWIW I would love to have a self retracting stand

how about 10 or 12 gauge Aluminum in a quality grade, like T6? The aluminum should be fine if it is thick enough, right???? And the extra benefit is that it is an even deeper sump!!! I suppose all the kick stand grinders out there might be turned off by the few millimeters lower sidestand And then I can gold anodize the edge to match my Ohlins!

WHAT DID YOU SAY? Also, some helmets are very loud at 80MPH and some are pretty quiet, and some of that has to do with how the helmet fits the individual's head. When I am on back country roads with my Shoei, I prefer no ear plugs, but blasting down the interstate in my Arrow with retractible face guard, earplugs are a must, otherwise I won't be hearing anything but ringing in a few years.

That would look really nice on a Griso, too.

When I am going to going over 55mph I use swimmers earplugs that are similar to what you posted above. I like them because they block less noise than the foam and don't make me feel as disconnected. Also, reusing the foam too many times is unsanitary and could lead to infection and deafness. Sometimes I have to trim the stem off the swimmer plugs a little so that they fit in the helmet better, but not so much that I can't get the plugs out easily Some of the rib type swimmers plugs are too hard, but most are very comfortable.

type approval testing instead of batch approval testing, is laissez-faire and LOWER PRICES But I don't like the pre defined test points if they are varying shell strength. I have enough doubts about the effects of ventilation. Hell, if there was no global warming we would not need vents! We can blame the EU for that, too. You cannot forsee how to engineer for every impact. The most important factors are progressive energy absorbtion (for various momentums of impact), with little rebound (bouncy plastic snaps necks), light weight (heavy snaps necks) and comfortable (a comfortable rider is a safe rider) I don't think Snell, DOT, or ECE test for those things. I loved the article on open face helmets being safer. Totally made me rethink the rigid full face and almost made me want to drill holes to weaken the face guard.

You probably won't be able to use the driving lights all the time. Especially not for short trips in the city, but maybe long trips on the freeway You might consider an LED taillight to gain an extra 4 watts (and even more when braking) 15A is more than enough for 90Watts of accessories. 10A would be safer.

Shheeesh, I can see why you appreciate the kill switch. FWIW just a reminder, if you pull in the clutch on our wonderful fuel injected bikes, the rev limiter should keep the valves from colliding with the pistons. Yesterday my buddy's pickup just had the brakes go out on him....luckily he pumped and stopped in time. Kind of makes me appreciate the motorcycle having two ways of activating the brakes He got a new master cylinder today....I hope it really fixes the problem

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I think kill switches made alot more sense back in the day when the ignition key was under the tank or somewhere non-accessible when laying on its side after an accident. What are the chances you can't reach the key, but can reach the kill switch!?! Go ahead an bypass it.

Care to name names? For some reason your buddy is the only one I recall getting in over his head

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a drill on the speedo cable Not sure how long that would take??? 150mph for 17 hours? Not sure how you could rig that up??? Riding would be more fun Not sure which is more illegal????

Crazy? Yep, you are crazy like a fox! Once you try goose, everything else is just chicken(except for the Ducks and Hogs). Aside from the poultry comparisons, what makes a Guzzi great is can only be described with the greatest of prose...and speaking of prose, the pros for going with the Guzzi are: Not the reliability, but the durability and ease of repair. Not how fast or comfortable it is, but the experience. It tends to be a better bike for those that like to do their own wrenching, but if you don't like to wrench, there is alway Moto Guzzi Classics for amazing service, and not very professional, THANK GOODNESS!!! (I can't stand these dealers with their "California Cool" professional service) And if your Ducati shop will deal with a Guzzi, you have got it all covered. EDIT Oh yah, the first 10,000 miles had a fair amount of minor problems. Relays, oil cooler bracket, tachometer, sticking rear brake, bad rear bearing, decayed oil breather hose The last 20,000+ miles have had a regulator and battery fail and maybe a couple other issues...can't remember. Once known issues are sorted, the bike is reliable enough.

Ditto on that! My melting point was at the fuse. It did not get hot enough to blow the fuse, but the case of the fuse was slightly melted. Not sure what to do about that, except clean the fuse contacts a couple times per year. When I replaced my regulator, most of the contacts got replaced....and all got cleaned. Following your post and comments by others on the potential damage done from resistance, I think I may replace them all with Posi-Seal connectors.

I think the valve train is the only real weak link, unless they improved that too. The smoothness of the engine may also help with the life of everything else on the bike, too!