Chuck

You should switch to a mechanical petcock. I agree. The wires on mine gave out a few years ago so I switched out the electric for a manual (sourced from Moto International I think) ... never could understand the need for an electric petcock anyway. Also - With the manual it's one less potential electrical gremlin ... Gio PS - Lubho ... why would you expect the bike to start with petcock un-powered? I thought it needed power to allow fuel to flow ?? The fuel pump will suck fuel through a closed petcock...for a while until it burns up.

You're comparing an R65 to a LeMans?? Seriously?? Sorry, no offense meant, but... oh, never mind.

Bob, have you tried Pirelli Sport Demons? From what you say, I reckon they'd suit you. I went from BT45's onto them. Great grip, handling, feedback, & tho they wear quick they wear very evenly. Never heard anyone who's tried them say they'd go back to BT45. They're great tyres. KB Agreed. I've said many times, Tonti frames and Sport Demons are a match made in heaven.

Patience, Grasshopper.. your perseverance will be rewarded many times.

Yes, with a plastic coating. There's nothing wrong with the factory lines. Maybe this was an aftermarket piece?

When I took the last set of Angels to Todd Egan, a *very* fast rider, to put on the Scura..he said he wished he could put me on a set of Q2s back to back. I *assume* Q2s are the best for our heavy V11s as far as handling goes, that's basically what Todd cares about. That said, I *like* the Angels. Handling is quite good, and wear is reasonable for a good handling tire.

Now I've heard of some strange stuff in my days, but Never have heard of that one..

I've had 2 sets of Z6's. One came on the new Norge, the other came on the Mighty Scura. Don't like em. I much prefer Pirellis.

Thanks J. The transmission was worked on. Is it likely that the discs could have been contaminated and that it could be temporary?... or am I just wishing. It doesn't seem to be getting worse, but it isn't right either. I'd try the mineral spirits flush. It worked on my LM 1000 when a dumbass service "technician" overfilled the transmission.

Believe it or not, it's on the transmission. In the back on the left side.

Between 4k and 5k rpm, the handlebars can vibrate pretty badly. Yes, in a way I'd be making the mirrors more blurry by putting them on the ends, but then again I still prefer a blurry picture of a car behind me to a blurry picture of my elbow... The ends I have on are one piece screwed in the bars, I will stop by a machine shop tomorrow and see how much they'd charge me for the mod. thanks for the tips. Hmmm, 4600 is Rosie's sweet spot. Do you have the throttle bodies synced?

dielectric grease *doesn't* conduct electricity by definition. It has caused me a load of grief on a bike that the previous owner thought it was a good idea to put it everywhere there was a connection. Maybe vaseline? Just sayin..

I'm running EBC HH pads, and like them very much.. good initial bite and feel.

Two chances, slim and none. Keep your hands off of Rosie..

Get em from Pyro Dan..cheap. http://dpguzzi.com/relay.htm

An external fix is *not* a long time solution. Do it once, do it right. Be extremely careful if using silicone, many engines have been destroyed when a glob of it got stuck in an oil galley.

The last I knew, Todd at MPH had some plates. I think Pete has a new run of them. He might be along shortly.

That's the common big block leak..

The stock suspension isn't bad, but IMHO, it's not in the same league as properly set up Ohlins. YMMV, of course.

Oil leaks on airplanes are a royal PITA to find because of the way cooling air blasts through the cowling. It might look like it's coming from the back, but it's in the front, etc. Here's an easy way to find an oil leak: Clean it up really well with Stoddard solvent (or equivalent) and an air gun. Blow everything dry. Get some aerosol powdered athlete's foot spray, and spray it everywhere you think it even *might* be leaking. Start it up and let it run a little while. You'll find that leak.. Baby powder works too, but I've never found that in an aerosol can.

The last I knew, Todd at MPH had some.

Excellent.Thank you for the advice. It is the shiny bits that I want. Be aware that unless it has been changed out, the Scura will have the single plate clutch.

Since I discovered them (Centauro was the first of several) I've never had anything else. Don't expect to, either..

That was just a cut and paste from the old Daytona that didn't have a greaseable u joint. The Centauro manual said to lube on this schedule. I put 42K miles on my Centauro doing this, and 2 owners later, it's still fine. Lube it, don't worry, be happy.

Ahh, a true Guzzi Guy. The true Guzzista braids them from his own chest hair. Dang! I have too much American Indian blood, no body hair to speak of.. I guess I'll never qualify.