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~You eejit, Ratchet! Why didn't you tell Big Bill a tale of disaster – his sidecar had fallen off or turbocharger become misplaced or something...

No, I never had a prob with rain. Half lid & snorkels.

I remembered a couple of other threads where there was a similar shifting problem at the same sort of mileage as yours. I haven't read through the threads again so sorry if I get something wrong: as far as I remember, in one there was a problem because the roll pin that limits the movement of the selector arm had somehow dropped out. It's unlikely, but could that have happened? Roll pin 'stop' is in top middle of this pic: The thread is here: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...c=6123&st=0 In the other thread, it became clear that the roll pin was changed for an adjustable stop at some point. If you have this, could it be out of adjustment, or even just out (as above)? Thread is: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?...%20pin&st=0 I don't know if this stop could give the missed shift problem but it's worth checking if you have the shift plate off.

The Stucchi weighs a ton. But it looks and sounds better, by a few tons. Edit: Stucchi is a pound lighter than stock x-over

From what I remember, looking at it, working at it and from other discussion on the forum, the spring is all or nothing. If it fails, the box won't shift. The usual answer in this situation is – have you checked the external shift linkage for adjustment / nut coming loose / or even the eccentric adjuster nut itself?

What to do about Road Racing? I think around 30 riders have been killed at the UGP. Six years ago Darran said he would give it up as it's too dangerous. See the story here and the links at the side to related pieces around the same time. It's a very difficult subject. The sport is a grassroots 'everyman' activity that is enthralling and thrilling. It's in the blood. I admire the people who have worked so hard to keep road racing going and have improved safety to a huge extent. But when I'm at a supporter's club stand and am asked do I want to join, I wonder would I be too closely supporting an activity that kills people and tears families apart. Is it time for an era to close?

He must have been a Time Lord. Did he twiddle your Guzzi with a Sonic Screwdriver?

Don't forget you'll need two more bikes. One for when you fly over to the sister office. I'll look after it for you. Or leave the Ducati here, then you'll have a proper bike on both sides of the water. Sorted?

(I coulldn't rebly to the post, so I've had to copy it into a new post..? ?)

that's a new one - excellent I knew you guys had to be suffering from something horrible.

Was it Helicopter Jim who was asking? Have you spotted a fundamental flaw in this thread?

You need a Quat-D to make the feeling more complete. Although, taking everything off after the headers would be even better.

Ok. Looks like there's a case for starting a Forum that doesn't require time to be spent on making posts. I know – it could be called the Tenni Forum...

Yeah it's all fuzzy but that still looks like a Honda tank badge to me. Is it a twin?

So what do you want electricity for anyway? I run mine on petrol and that's that. Electricity is dangerous and should be kept in television sets.

I don't, for one.

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Hmmm. So what sort of time does a Moto Guzzi warranty last for, relatively speaking?

Hi Pete You may remember that I e-mailed to order a plate. If it works out, can you leave one with Keith for me? I'll sort Keith out with postage and your payment for the plate by Paypal when you are in a position to deal with it. All the best DB

More tragedy. One of Ulster's best-known road-racers, winner at UGP and former Irish Champion, Darran Lindsay was killed yesterday during practice for today's Killilane race in Co Dublin. Raymond Porter injured.

Monty the python, that is. You saw this picture? swallowed a pregnant sheep

Can't find this crooner on the Freaky Emporium. I'm disconsolate.

You posted this query in 'Classifieds' and it can't be replied to there. Where are you? I would guess that other dealers must have springs in stock. Pretty sure that you'd get one from a UK supplier. Alternative springs have been listed, available from people who've made them in USA. Have you read the F.A.Q. thread on this topic? Lots of info and the spring supplers may be mentioned there, otherwise you'll need to do a search. Meantime you can re-bend the spring, if it broke at the hook end, to get you back on the road. The repaired spring is still quite serviceable. **The crucial thing is that you need to file down the boss that the spring coil sits on. The 2002 Scuras and other bikes around that time were fitted with a pawl arm that had an oversize boss. That is what is causing your spring to break and if you don't fix it, the spring will break again. The circular boss needs to be 15mm diameter. If you are ordering a new spring, you can order a new pawl arm that is the correct dimensions. There is more info in the the threads that can be referenced through the FAQ. As above, the stuff there shows how you can get back on the road until new parts (if you want them) can be sourced. F.A.Q at: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1633 and see here for photos: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2778

String Driven Thing £8. Johnny & Edgar Winter £5. Freaky emporium. Not on any level? Not any level? ! But...that voice!? What time is that?