TX REDNECK (R.I.P.)

Engine cases will not be approved for replacement untill the paint is looking fugly. Digital pics of frame #/ engine # and overall bike are required. No preventative replacements. The approval process is SLOW--- like watching a bridge rust--- Each must be approved by Italy on a case-by case(excuse the pun) basis. Then there's Guzzi's stellar reputation for parts availalbilty. To be honest, we have not had long delays once the work/bux were approved in Italy. Or, you can take what's behind curtain #3---- Jackets, riding suit, luggage. _________________ Todd Haven Ricambi Guy MPH Cycles mphparts@sbcglobal.net This is how it's done here. In your case,since the dealer wont get involved you may have to do it yourself

The stock shock can be rebuilt, but you will still have cost-cutter shock. Penske or Ohlins are top of the line, however Racer X has a lot of good things to say about Wilbers http://www.guzzitech.com/RearShocks-Wilbers.html

Joe & Martin , both of you are cops & have the same problems as truck drivers, namely in y'alls case from eating donuts. Fit the bigger wheel so your ass doesn't look as big.

Have you changed the relays ? I was having similar problems & turned out I had condensation in the relays.

Could you post more ? I cant see what they look like from the ground up

You can get 'em about anywhere or MPH has 'em . Replace them all with the tall ones = no short ones. http://www.guzzitech.com/Relays.html David has been testing the GEI relays, no word on how they're holding up http://www.guzzitech.com/RelayFailures-David_L.html

gooddog this is for the usb models. is that what you have ?

The moly isn't necessary with GL 5 oils as it already has EP additives, but maybe it wont hurt anything either http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS...-90_80W-140.asp Like to talk about oil ? http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php Oil companies have spent A lot of $$$ & hours coming up with their additive packages. The opinion of major oil companies , is that moly or any other additive upsets the chemistry of the EP additives in the oil & may be detrimental. As Al says YMMV I've had time to think on this subject & I believe I will bow out now... I don't want to belfast started

John T. , they're hanging on the wall . I wasn't able to get to MPH before they closed today. I 've got a call into Mike & will find out what the differences between the 2 models are. Todd mentoned that someone else had called too. I imagine it will be first come first served Monday P.S. Just got off the phone with Mike. Somebody else bought 'em today. Mike says there is no difference in the cans, just different mapping for the 03 & later

Edge, they are for the 00 thru 02 models

I''ll be at MPH tomorrow & find out what the differences are

We'll just have to see how Piaggio conducts business now I hope they use some of that due diligence

That's how Todd explained it to me. My personal feeling is that you need a PC111 with any exhaust system , even stock. So why cant you use this earlier system on later bikes ?

I would think this would be a + as some have had a problem with exhaust leaks at the crossover. Unless there is some reason that they can't be used on a 03 & up

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2345&hl

I agree but if you MUST have 'em they are available & how can you put a price on the poser value ?

MPH has one set of Ti cans in stock $ 950 usd. I just got off the phone with Todd.

There is no point in doing what your thinking. There is fiberglass packing wrapped around that steel perforated tube that eventually gets burned out anyway & your pipes get louder over time. Depending on how much you ride or how loud is too loud you're going to be repacking your cans anyway. You want it to be louder? Then don't repack it ever.

What Al said & let's not forget about resale value. I don't blame OC for using their buying power, but if they would stick closer to MSRP then the long term health of Guzzi would be better. Let's face it nobody wants to buy a bike & then have the value cut in half a yr later. Even if you believe in buying local, do you want to take it in the ass ? OC pricing structure hurts Guzzi sales nation wide. Another thing if OC is as great as some let on, then how come people in southern Ca try to have their warranty work done at other dealers ? You need to pull your head out of your ass if you think that your local dealer gives a shit about doing warranty work on a bike he didn't sale.

I believe you're talking about Joe Kennedy. I've seen his adds in MGNOC news letter

I'm glad you liked it Ralph. At the time I needed the $$$. If you were here I'd give you a hug Oh, I think my financial problems are over,my new best friend Janusz has plenty of $$$

I don't know of any other than the CRG that MPH sales . The OEM is the same as Ducati, which might be cheaper You're just going to have to quit drooping your bike Buy the CRG clutch lever so they match & don't forget the poser value this adds

I did front & rear & I think they're cool, plus it adds immense poser value, not to mention how much easier it is to pull a wheelie

Agreed most of us work on our bikes. Let's try this scenario. I buy a 03 Aluminum, a bike that has a higher than average problem with hydraulic valves & premature failure of clutches. Now I have a warranty problem, I take my bike to the local dealer & demand that they fix it. Now , walk in this dealers shoes. He's expected to spend some time( 3 hrs min,faxes, phone calls, paperwork) submitting a claim to MGNA on a bike he didn't make a dime on & then get hosed on warranty work. With the spare parts situation being what it is, who do you think is going to get those replacement parts? the guy who bought his bike from way out west or the guy who bought his bike from the local dealer? Go ahead tell him your going to sue MGNA, he's probably suing them too.Having a good working relationship with your dealer is key to having a good experience with Guzzi ownership. Do a search here & you'll find that having a dealer that will go to bat for you is far & few between. Do you really think way out west gives a $hit about you when you're back in Timbuktu with your broke down bike ? Well get a grip, neither does your local dealer

They're open every saturday. Appointments are for oil changes & tires & such. So you are saying you never contacted MPH to see what they could do ? When you say shame on Tx dealers then you are just talking about British USA ?