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It's hard to comprehend the beauty of something like this when designs were inspired by visions instead of boardroom meetings,actuary predictions and CNC germless manufacturing. I could muse at these sculptures of mechanical beauty for hours.

Can you post pics? Maybe we can provide some alternatives......

?#1 the whole philosiphy behind a sealed battery is to maintain the gas in the battery package so you will not have to add distilled water to the battery. The charging (and discharging) process generates the gas and it would normally go into the atmosphere. ?#2&3 This statement releases them from liability if you are charging the battery and striking matches within an inch of the battery. You don't want battery acid in your eyes or on your skin. I don't think you are going to overcharge a battery unless you charge it at 20 a. for a few days. I hope no one on this site is that stupid. If you have ever had a battery explode within a 12 in. of your face you will understand just how combustible hydrogen is.

This goes for ANY sealed battery: if the battery case is leaking fluid, replace it. Whether Odyssey warrants it or not is another story. you want to look to see if the seat pan rests on the battery case to decide what needs to be done.

Would she irritate you if she was acting in your bedroom?

Are you the "Boobshotmeister" of all time?

These Scuras look like something Batman would "make town" on............

According to the 2003 parts catalogue I am looking at: the barrel and throttle cable guide(?) come as a single part #01600761. Call the former owner to see if he kept the old stuff. If it is gone, price it from your local dealer. Check his parts books to see if this IS the correct part for your bike .

After getting 50 candles on your birthday cake, you won't care about how fast you go on or in anything.

I am joking ! I was checking to see if everyone was awake..............

It's a special "cloaking device" so the law cannot catch him.

Was this (RX2n)hard to incorporate onto your bike?

Maybe you could heat it up with a torch and push in on the part that is bulging out too far?

In the first clip, what is the music playing in the video? Is that your bike? What modifications have you done? I don't recognize the clip-ons, instrument cluster or lack of windscreen?

As long as the battery is in a state of (continuous) charge I would NOT be afraid of riding it. The way batteries are manufactured now, they are good until (immediate) death.

You have NOT ridden it since 12/07 ? What brand battery is it?

let us know what happens. I have an 87 SE and it has the same carbs.

It's obvious you've never ridden on Ky. roads? If you ride on anything less than pavement you will accumulate lots ofsand,silt and little rocks thrown up on the back of you and your bike.

My buddy's 2000 red frame is aluminum, my 2003 Sport (I bought it used) is CF. The chin guard is an accessory part.

This is a dry climate only modification! You will understand why those ugly and stupid looking things are draped over the rear tire when you ride in the rain or travel over wet surfaces. I trimmed mine to where it is flush with the bottom of the license plate. I wish it were back on there

The garage is the "holy of holies". Nothing but the most important things go here.

I should amend my statement with an asterisk. * you will not like going behind some clown who f****d up your prize posession or the idiots that designed something (nylon fuel line)25 mm too short.

No patching.........If you don't feel froggy, take it to MPH. See if they will let you watch wile they fix it. The worst thing about MotoGuzzi is the fact they are the simplest bike being manufactured. You wiil (after you get over your fear) love working on this engine.

Hylomar is some kind of goo made to RollsRoyce specs. for Rolls. It is a translucent blue fluid (?) that if applied to the gasket surface will you allow you to remove it(the part) without sticking to the mating surface. High-tack is a spray or liquid that will allow the gasket to be held in place to reassemlble the parts. CopperCoat is good for assembly also. If you feel confident in not using gasket, Yamabond or an anaerobic sealer made by Loctite is excellent to use. After looking at the engine block here in the shop I would use the Loctite red sealant sans gasket. It will require a perfectly clean (no oil) surface. Use a bead just large enough to say there is one and reassemble. There will be a small amount ooze out to prove you have a good application. The benefit to doing this is twofold: You didn't have to purchase a gasket and it will never work loose and leak. Hope this helps!