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Last October https://irisdement.com/home https://irisdement.com/event/5109832/639525862/ramblin-roots-festival Yes, not very recent, but not so long ago.

This is why I dont ride with music. I would simply stop braking for corners. 🙈🙈

And a good version of George Brassens Copain d'abord:

The bass gitarist is a V7 700 rider.

Ha, they visited the Netherlands, recently. Very funny song. "DRINKS HIS BEER LIKE ITS OXYGEN"

I am not sure, I will try and find a spec, but I thought the minimum voltage was often a problem. If I look at the wiring diagram, then I would say that the direct battery connection is part of the solution. Edit: It should be 14.0-14.6Volt https://sunonbattery.com/properly-charge-lifepo4-battery/ 12,6-14.4V is the voltage that I measure. And I use a not-so-accurate digital voltage meter/USB charger. But that is nice to see if the voltage is stable. But as said, I plan to go to the LiFePO4 but the cheap Yuasa is for the moment good enough.

I have used the same and also had a good experience up till now https://www.carmo.nl/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4318_1086&products_id=616 (Dutch supplier of the same, but delivery in one day. I needed that) The one I have is slightly different since it has wires directly on the regulator. This made mounting very easy. The small wiring diagram in the link explains how to connect. This regulator has an overheating protection and a shortcut protection. The output voltage fits also to LiFePO4 batteries. I mounted it at the same bracket as the original regulator. You need to drill some extra holes.

I don't have experience with Lithium batteries yet, but I did buy a new regulator that is also prepared for Lithium (LiFePo) batteries. It is from a supplier in the Netherlands, because I wanted it fast, but the same product can be bought elsewhere. https://www.carmo.nl/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4318_1086&products_id=616 The connection can be directly on the battery. It has internal protection against heat and shortcuts. Mechanically, it does not fit exactly. You have to drill a few extra holes in the bracket. It looks like this one is very much the same as the Shendengan of Guzzler.

@docc the 25% sag, how much is this in mm on the shock absorber? .. Approx.

I agree with MartynZ. Great confessions, and such deserved, although late, appreciation and recognition. It must be a warm and Lucky day for you, Phil.

Sorry that it took me so much time to follow your advice. But, I have a full monty stereo set on a LeMans 3. That was an absurd improvement. I changed a few other things, but stability is endless. Whatever you do in the corners, it stays on its path like on rails.

So no stability problems with the longer shock I think I am going to order the long Wilbers for my red frame as well.

If the heads are off, the sparkplug caps are off. You probably pull on the cable to the coil when mounting. This could be a bit loose on the end of the coil. Enough to give a spark in the open but too little under compression. Just some thoughts. But I agree; it sounds like almost everything has been checked already. Are you sure you turned the crankshaft in the right direction? Using the rear wheel to push it forward, for example?

My first suspicion would still go to the ignition. It sounds like the timing is incorrect. Do jo have a stroboscope to check the spark while starting? You probably wiggled the sparkplug cables when taking the heads off. Please recheck everything related to that, connection to the coils and caps and plugs. For the carbs, is that PHF30? Or PHBH30? Main jet is not important for starting. Only for full throttle. That is the last one to improve. You could also share your question on the MGCN site, there are a few top experts on this.

I was wondering if one of you had used an Aprilia RSV Mile or Tuono front fork and wheel, etc. The older ones are rather cheap over here, and the wheels are lighter. I can imagine the standard front forks of Aprilia are a bit better than the V11s. The offset is not that much different.

Late 90ies it was do-able on the west side of the isle, Kirkmichael Glenn Wylln campsite. My god that is more than 20 years ago. Huh, I have more memories than I will ever make. It seems the classic TT in September is a bit of the old atmosphere. A couple of friends went there several times the last 10 years, good stories and a magnet for the old TT riders as well. Agostini, Read (+), and the ones that are still there from the great era of motorsports.

And the lac the Roselend approaching from Beaufort(what she did) and continuing to the Cormet de Roselend is part of the route des Grandes Alpes. Magnificent rides. When sitting good in the saddle you can make it all the way to Nice in a long day. (Or that is what we did when we were younger). In 2021 it took more time when coming back from Mandello >> Col du Tende(gravel) >> Val du Vesubie and further north on same route in the other direction until Briancon. Really lovely part to ride. Bit dusty on the Col du Tende.

One of the little bolts on the front brake switch is missing. Starter button does not always come back when pushed in. Measure the voltage (ca.14.0- 14.4V) when reving to 3500rpm (it does not guarantee the regulator is working properly but it gives an indication) Tools still in the bag.

You can take off the fuel line to the pressure valve. Just to check if you have some good pressure. Do you change your fuel filter regulary? And is it cold in your area? I had 20w50 in my California at 0° Celsius, and that requires a very good battery. I needed support from the jumper. If the RPMs are to low the elect ign will not fire. 10w60 in the V11 is also thick oil at these temperatures.

On the footpeg. And then your clever neighbour comes with a piece of threaded rod or long bold. "Whats that?" "Here 's your footpeg, dont bother the rear brake, we dont use it either,"

Additional motorcycle riding course is indeed very important. I do think this is most effective if you have just the experience to automatically control your bike and you have the basic feeling for brakes and leaning into an average corner. The small block Guzzi's imho are easy to control, have a low seating position, ABS and nicely made. They have acceptable maintenance. For new riders and restarted, I would wish they don't have worries about the reliability and little things that bother the concentration. Anyway, I wish him a lot of pleasure.

I ran into this recall. I m not sure if you were informed already, so just to be sure: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011252?lang=en Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart 3 and then certain production badges have an issue with tread separation.

Here in 2021 just after arrival in Lecco. If I believe the story of the previous owner, this 2001 (from chassisnumber) production model was used for the press to ride around Mandello. In 2005 it was sold to the first owner. I was second in 2015. But nothing can be verified. Nice bike though. I also love the color.

I also have that tyre. On this sexyness it did not deliver. But still 5000 to go ... at least.

Anyway, over-reliance (is that correct English) is a serious concern for driver assistant systems. And using the right terminology for functions is a first step to get better understanding. There are by now quite some research results on this topic. More uniformity in name function and how to operate would make it possible to have more generic education for drivers. Now it is up to the sales person and the attention of the buyer if this item comes up at all. I would assume that the camera system has some sort of a verification of the reliability op the perception. Night-time is perhaps a more challenging condition. Is a driver aware of this? Anyway a sad thing. Rear ending without a clear cause is a rare accident over here.