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When I can afford it, my number one choice is Lagavulin Scotch. Smokey, peatey and smooooth.
When out, I do pretty well with Irish Whiskey. My 1st choice Black Bush but that's hard to find. (ironic, wouldn't you think blond bush would be hard to find?)
Second choice the old standby Jameson and unlike Black Bush, most places have that.
When there is the need to go easy on booze, Guinness or Pabst Blue Ribbon are my 1st choices. Two opposite ends of the spectrum true but it all depends on the mood I'm in.
My favorite stout is St Peter's Cream Stout. Great stuff but hard to find in this area.
All of the above are quite tasty when accompanied with and Ashton Maduro #10 cigar
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Funny, In addition to my Guzzi, I have an old Harley with VERY LOUD pipes. I've logged well over 230,000 miles on this bike. I've been all over New England, and have toured Quebec, and Nova Scotia many times. Not to mention 3-4 rides from Boston to Key West. I have NEVER been pulled over for my loud pipes, ans these things are loud! It hasn't even been an issue crossing the border into Canada where it seems to me many riders keep their pipes stock.
I think the reason for this is that I'm not a total jerk about it. If I'm riding through a residential or downtown area I keep the rpms very low and just putt along on torque. I don't sit at a red light and wack the throttle. I hate it when people do that. 'Hey buddy ya got an idle problem!!!" I think that if you are going to ride any bike with loud pipes, if you are respectful of where you are, you can usually slide by without incident.
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The old Confederates had S&S motors. Usually 113Ci which would be easy to get parts for. Other than that I wouldn't call them harley clones. They had the oil in the frame and the rear shocks up and under the seat like a Vincent Black Shadow. Plus the tranny brought the belt out of the opposite side of the tranny than a stock Harley which was unique to the Confederate. Unique from Harley but I wouldn't think too hard to deal with.old confederates are basically harley clones and having trouble with a harley WELLLLLLL thats a little different I meant modern confederates are hand built in that they are hand fabricated, they make or have most of their parts made not just bought out of a cateloge like those lame ass orange county chopper guys that are really more of a bolt on and paint it operation so I could just imagine the costs invovled of having a problem(similar to how guzzi or aprilia used to be maybe?), where as harley has everything you need on the shelf of every cycle shop on every corner. that has to be taken into account. I wonder if Indian will make it, I hope so I really like the looks and the heritage, its also not just another harley clone even though a case could be made, they did come first but these guys aren't the original but then either is harley *cough bowling pins
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uhhhhh, what confederate can you buy for $35? the hellcat is like $65, I mean I WISH
my other dream machine for a street bike is the Ecosse, beautiful machine, gobs of money the new version is $140k
The indian is at least in the obtainable realm, I did see a used older hellcat for around 30k but I've also read they have tons of problems being all hand built doesn't mean best quality, just ask any 999R owner
I always thought the old Confederates were very cool. I don't really like the new ones. Unreliable?? Well probably no more than any Harley of that time and I've dealt with that for 200,000 miles plus!
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I would buy one of these tomorrow if I had the cash, or was going to come into some money, This is a cruiser I would be proud to ride, I hope it isn't shite this time around, maybe I can find one down the road for a more affordable price and well sorted, but again if I had the money, but damn for this much I could buy a tricked out Big dog motorcycle AND a stelvio basically, if only, and call me crazy but I've always liked the simple yet elegant looks and its not just another HD, and I live in the very flat straight roaded midwest USA
Indian is back(again) but this time looks like a real showing unlike the half hearted previous attempts with harley clones. made in North Carolina
Still basically an S&S Harley motor made to look like a little fancier isn't it??
I think Kawasawki did a real nice job with their Indian styled bike.
For $35,000 I'd try to find a Confederate!
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I lived just a few blocks from Bob when I lived in Minneapolis. I saw him frequently. I did not know him, though. I regret that.
No kidding! I just read a book about the 'Mats. Bob was quite the character and I really think that his guitar playing made those early albums.
I saw them in Boston and Providence. In Providence Bob was wearing a Tu Tu, in Boston green stockings with no underwear and pilgrim shoes. For their encore he was only wearing his guitar.
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The Replacements: Anything off of "Hootenanny" or "Let it Be"
The Replacements!!! God bless you Greg!!
I saw them 3-4 times. A couple even before Bob's sad demise!
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1. The Replacements - I Will Dare
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8CGnj6tCBc
2. The Dictators - Faster N Louder
3. Stiff Little Fingers - Gotta Get Away
4. Dead Boys - Sonic Reducer
5. Flogging Molly _Drunkin Lullabies
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Funny what people will do
I like it!! Just get a better seat
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I'd really like to have a set of Chippewas, but I refuse to spend that kind of money on a pair of boots made for someone insecure about their stature...
Seriously, has Chippewa ever considered that there are those of us out there who don't want an extra 1&1/2" lift in the heel? I know women who have shorter heels on their boots! Un-frickin'-believable that they still haven't worked out the fact that they could be selling enough boots to put Redwing out of biz if they'd just lose the lifts... I shouldn't be forced to take a brand new pair of $100+ footwear to the shoe repairman to have the heels corrected, but that's just my own opinion. Glad you like'em, I just wish someone at Chippewa would get a clue! <_>
I never noticed that. I have Chippewa rally boots, engineer boots, brando boots and paramedic boots. The heel seems pretty normal to me and I do like to hang my heel on my footpegs.
I guess I can see what you mean on their logger/linesmen/workboots. The heel is kind of high. I don't know why they do that on those boots. Perhaps when drunk the high heel keeps you from falling backwards on your ass and they want to give you a chance to fall forward and break your fall with your hands.
It's a quality boot though. In my opinion, they last 3 times longer than other common brands
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I have a SWMoto quick release system on my CB919 and a Fivestar on my VFR which allow you to remove the racks quickly.Always hated the way that the H&B set-up left the hardware on the bike ruining the great lines of her.The only reason I hadn't bought a set.
Hepco is now making a quick release system but not listing a V11 model.If enough of us were interested maybe we could have them make a batch(10-20) through one of our dealers,MPH/MI or directly through H & B.
If anyone is interested post here or PM.
That would be a HOME RUN!! The bags are GREAT but without the bags the mounting hardware makes the bike look like poop.
Sign me up
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My wife says I have a boot fetish. That's all I wear. I haven't had a set of sneakers in 20 years.
I'm a huge fan of Chippewa boots. My default motorcycle boot has always been Chippewa engineer boots with a lug sole and steel toe.
These aren't cheapo boots. They are really long lasting with a smooth glove leather lining. I know.. old school get something newer right?
So...I bought a pair of "Rev It" European styled boots and although they are comfortable, waterproof an offer decent protection, I feel like a goof walking around with space man boots on or something.
However, finally, I think I have found the perfect boot. It's just enough "old school" biker boot to look good, and just enough "hi-tech" to work well on a sport bike.
It's the Chippewa rally boot. It has a Vibram sole, really thick leather, some padding and a smooth glove leather lining to keep it comfy. I blacked out the trim around the sole with dye.
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OK guys... block your eyes....look quickly... you don't wanna go blind.
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Let's hear it! (production bikes only)
Here's my top 10:
1. BMW R 1200 C ("Montauk" in the US)
2. HD FLSTSC Softtail Springer
2. Buell 1125 R
3. Yamaha MT01
4. Ducati Paso
5. Suzuki B-King
6. Moto Guzzi Stelvio
7. BMW K1
8. Ariel Leader 250
9. Suzuki Hayabusa
10 Münch Mammut
2nd to 10th place is in random order
(Idea nicked from Sport-Touring.net...)
I kind of liked the R1200's but I think I can out ugly all these bikes with 2 words.
VICTORY VISION
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More frustrations. The battery light flicker has gone away with the new regulator but I have discovered that after sitting in traffic for 30-45 minutes the battery was drained.
I rode home 180 miles and the battery charged while riding but it would seem that the battery does not charge while the bike idles. Is this considered normal for the Lemans?
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200 plus miles and a good spell of sitting in traffic on a warm day and all seems perfect.
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that with the replacement of my regulator my charging problem has been solved.
Thank you all for the help!
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I have a an 1989 K100RSABS. 77,000 miles. No problems ever.
I have a flying brick motor K1200GT 2004 model, picked up in 2005 now with 44,000 miles. 1 problem which was the O-ring seal between the motor and tranny. Replaced along with the clutch under warranty at 36,000 miles.
I'm not sure about the new boxers or new K bikes, I've heard that they have issues but I do swear by the old flying brick K series motors.
As far as my Guzzi which I picked up a year ago with 6000 miles and I now have 14,500 on her. Tip over valve, odometer failure, corroded clutch sensor connections, neutral switch internals needed to be cleaned up, engine paint of course junk, voltage regulator intermittent, plus rear shock failed gushing oil. I also keep a spare pawl spring under my seat in case.
All that said, The bike I prefer to ride is still the Guzzi. The BMW may be better on paper, but I love the way the Guzzi looks and it is just a really really fun bike to ride. It's the bike that I always want to take on trips. If my regulator light hadn't started flashing it would have gone to Montreal with me.
When I was looking at new ones a few years back. The Ducati/Guzzi dealer asked what kind of riding I do. When I told him weekend touring, he told me that I didn't want one of his Ducati's, I wanted a Guzzi. He said the Ducati's were too fragile and costly to maintain. He then proceeded to show me a huge main bearing from a Guzzi crankshaft. He said "see this? This is something you'd see in a farm tractor. These motors are made to last."
As far as people. Well, I really like the Guzzi people. They're well rounded. They like to ride and they like to have fun. The BMW people are kind of uptight, and spend too much time debating the proper viscosity oil for a 60 degree overcast day ( I stole that line from someone here I think) but it is true. The Harley people just spend too much time talking about what chrome piece they just bolted on and what a long ride it was from their house to the pub. ( I also have a Harley BTW, 250,000 miles plus and every piece but the frame, tranny case, and oil bag have needed to be replaced along the way).
Don't get me wrong. Until proven otherwise, I take each person as they come, but after a while there are certain stereotypes that you just can't avoid.
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The Guzzi gremlin hit me again after 2 K of no probs and I now have a re-occurence of the not charging problem. Weird thing is, it seems to only happen in hot weather when I am idling too much at stoplights. I see the tach go crazy and then I know the battery is not charging and the bike has to be push started.
JackBoots - did the new voltage regulator cure your heat-related charging issues?
Thx
Bob
Well, I'm 90 miles into it with the new regulator and have seen no problems and no charge light flicker. We've had a couple of cooler days here in the Northeast so I guess I can't say that the problem is fully cured until things get warm again. I will agree that the last time my battery died I was sitting in traffic for about a half hour.
I never had any tach issues. Could that be a relay?
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my new one looks like this
Definately different from the one I bought. Mine was stock with all the same cables and connections
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I ordered the regulator from EuroMotoElectric on Friday and it came in the mail Monday. Not Bad!
Shiney new looking with a date code stamp from 2007! This I like! Otherwise identical to my stock unit although I did notice that on the new regulator the "made in Italy" was machined off the regulator case. Whatever... as long as it works.
When I took the old regulator out I did notice a lite brown spot in the underside green epoxy right along where the wires go into the unit. It looks like a sign of the wires overheating where they go into the regulator. The new regulator has the same green epoxy but no brown spot.
After installing the new regulator, the 1st thing I noticed is that after turning on my bike and before starting it, the charge light comes on. This is what I would expect it to do, however in the 6000 miles that I have owned the bike with the old regulator it has never done this! Once started the light goes out and thus far is charging perfecly. The charging light isn't coming on at idle as it sometimes would before, and haven't seen the charging light come on at any rpm or even flicker.
I don't want to say it's fixed yet and have the Guzzi Gremlins bite me. I'll be taking it for a good long run this afternoon. That will be the final test. Let's hope all is good! I'll let you know.
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That is tempting but have you priced a reflector? With almost twice the power, I'd be afraid of ruining it from overheating. Bulb life should be compromised too. These are just my guesses though.
JackBoots, sorry for straying away... keep up posted!
No worries.. it's all good
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When grounding the wiring rotating on the triples, you might also want to follow Carl Allison's tachometer grounding procedure (circa 2003)
http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...ost&p=30246
On the older V11s the headlight current not only flows through the switch, but also through the weaker NC connection of the starter relay.
Around 2002-2003 they fixed it so that headlight current does not have to run through that terminal, but there is still room for improvement since the current still runs through the headlight switch.
Here is an article showing how and why to do a headlight relay upgrade, with diagrams by Gary Cheek.
Relays dedicated to the horns are also not a bad idea.
Thanks! We'll get this beast running right just yet
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Given the amount of left over parts in my garage I am indeed due for a 6 pack of Bellhaven... maybe even a scotch!
Glad the bike still gets down the road. If it's in the garage and I'm still movin', I didn' t need it anyways!!