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I made an aluminium bracket to hold my beeper while riding [see picture]. The screw holding the bracket goes into a metal threaded collar inserted into a black rubber cylindrical shock absorber. I assumed that the screw went all the way thru this ruber and into the metal surface below it, to hold it firmly in place, but this is not the case. I tried silicon cement on it, but this didn't work and the instruments dance around when I ride, and surely the tach and speedo will soon fail if I don't fix this. I am trying to epoxy it in place, but does anyone know what the proper thing to do is? Or any recommendations? Thanks.

You guys are all teriffic! Very knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks. The one on the Triumph 675 looks like it blocks view of the instruments. The one on the Guzzi may work, but I like symmetry. I guess you can't have everything. I have to go to work now but later I'll look at the mounting parts that came with the Zumo. Thanks again guys.

I have a Garmin Zumo mounted with a Gadget Guy bracket on my R1150RT. I would like to get a bracket for my 2002 LeMans. Have any of you done this? Any thoughts?

I checked the tool kit, but the spark plug wrench is too small. Tell me more about the plumbing fitting please. Home Depot is nearby. Also, I tried to buy a 27 mm nut but couldn't locate one. On my next foray I will ask for a 1 1/16" nut. Then maybe the counterman won't look at me like I'm the nut.

Thanks to all for all the helpful advice in the past. OK, here is my next dumb question. I want to change the oil filter on my 2002 LeMans (which I love). It seems that I need a 27mm Allen wrench to remove the cover in order to get to the filter. Is that corret? Where do I get a 27mm Allen wrench??

Now I get it. Thanks!

Thanks for the info and the picture of the stand. A few questions: - As a vegetarian, I don't know what you refer to as "pork chops" - I don't really understand how the stand fits and works. - is the modification the single black wheel? - where can I get one, and how much? * just kidding about the vegetarian part

Thanks, that was very helpful.

First, thanks for all the advice on tires. My friend got a motorcycle lift today. We tested it by putting my 2002 LeMans on it. The lift works fine, but I realize that I can't figure how to jack it up to change tires. There is not enough clearance between the bottom of the oil pan and the lift bed for the scissor jack. The bike has no center stand. I am at a loss. Any advice would be welcomed.

On my 2002 LeMans it looks like there are two things that could be the oil drain plug. Both are on the rear end of the oil pan, facing rearward, and are next to one another. Advice?

Hello All I have a 2002 LeMans, purchased new in May 2005. It came with Bridgestone tires. I now have 8000 miles and need new tires. Q1: How many miles should I expect from a set of tires ( I guess about 8000 miles) Q2: What tires do you guys recommend? Thanks

Thanks a lot. I'll call my dealer tomorrow and let them know where they can get the parts.

This is not really a new topic, but it is a report of my sad experience. Yesterday I went for a ride after work. The night before I had been reading abhout the transmission failure that occurs around 5000 miles. I was having a nice ride, but then I downshifted and nothing happened. Yep, at 5490 miles, mine went out. Stuck in 5th (I think) gear. I knew exactly what the problem was, thanks to this forum. I rode it to the place I bought it and left it with them. They are not Guzzi specialists, but I showed the service manager this web site. I hope they can fix it, and I hope they don't take forever to do so. Needless to say, I am bummed out.

Thanks for the advice. Since it's under warranty I don't want to mess with it myself.

1. re: 2002 LeMans I had first service @ 1000 miles. Should I have it serviced at 6000 or 7000 mi? 2. I'm not sure if its my imagination or not, but could the steering head bearing be a little loose? When I stop, maybe there is a little movement; I'm not sure. Has anyone had such a problem? Thanks -Don

I bought a brand new 2002 LeMans in May 2006. Champagne color. I have about 5400 miles on it now. It loves to exceed the speed limit. I also have a 1986 BMW R80RT (~61K) which I purchased new in Oct 1985, and a 2002 BMW R1150RT (~41K) purched new in Feb 2002. Each one of them is my favorite bike. I live on Long Island, New York and I am a member of the LIBMWRC (Long Island BMW Riders Club), BMWMOA and MGNOC. Married, 3 kids, 1 grandchild, but I'm not an old fart. In my opinion. Don Price

Wait! Wait! I noticed that mine is out too. How do you change it??

Thanks guys. I measured my dipstick and your measurements check out. I wiped it off really well and checked the level (it was a little low) but I could see the level. So, I can deal with it, but I wish I had a better dipstick. I really like this bike. I had wanted a Guzzi for along time and I finally got one.

Hello. This is my first post here, so I am sorry if this has been addressed previously. I have a 2002 LeMans (which I bought brand new in May 2006). I have a little over 5000 miles on it. I have a stand to hold it upright and level. Should I check the oil level with the dipstick screwed in all the way or not screwed in? Also, I hate the dipstick because it is black plastic and hard to read. I got one from Harpers, but it was too short. Any suggestions?