In Geno929's eyes the situation permitted his actions and you all should leave it at that. If you think he's a moron, you don't have to write it down immediately.
Moto Guzzi V 11 Le Mans, mint condition, no crash or tipover damage, Bos alu mufflers with EU papers, Bridgestone BT 020 tyres.
It's a bike/car trader who sells, my guess the price will go up very rapidly in the end...
The original Siemens rattle a bit in their sockets. That could cause your probs. I believe the rattling causes them to break down eventually. Just replace them with Bosch or others and Bob's your uncle.
This Jaap looks more like the bastard son of John Cleese and Bruce Forsyth (if that were possible)
Oh and... if I ever look like that, shoot me! twit...
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Frenchbob is right, don't paint polycarbonate helmets. The paint solvents will "melt" the plastic. OTOH glassfibre / composit helmets can be painted, no problem.