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Tenni Gents examine the latest in pipe cleaning technology

The point is that you should be able to get the parts supplied (posted to you) under warranty from the dealer and then you can fit them or get them fitted.

Ah yes, the Tenni Gents. That's Ferg on the left? What date next year??????

we're particularly sensitive to careless spelling of Scura

Ahh – the exception that proves the rule but they're diesel bikes, right? Plus he needs to keep up momentum bashing through the kangaroo herds and over the koalas, not to mention overcoming the severe inertia of the weight of his wallet. After he buys the Griso he'll be able to use a lighter flywheel. I guess if I'd a California (or Ural combination) a heavy flywheel would be just the ticket.

– exactly. I'm going to leave them alone, but open and check for grease / water at next tyre change. There's probably no point in knocking bearings out of their seats at every tyre change, but looks like it might be worth making a fairly regular change (– every couple of tyre changes?).

But of course there is enough flywheel in the V.11 (Scura e.g.). No problem in getting off from standstill.

Big girls' blouses

They would be better calling it Noordkaap then. Norge is terrible. People don't know how to pronounce 'Guzzi' – so now they won't know how to pronounce both of the bike's names! Mind you, it looks more like an 'Elefantentreffen'.

No, unless you're driving through mud.

I don't think so, it was maybe talk about some of the older models? There were suggestions about putting one in, during the 'watery oil' breather-recirculation system discussion. However, as it is, apparently, a finely tuned and carefully honed system – best leave it as Guzzi intended. ?

These might be slightly better, but still not high resolution I'm afraid.

The infamous, rust-prone needle roller bearing inner ring. I should have known that he was thinking of the edible hula-hoops! (Which are indeed a similar size.) I was thinking of the real/p.roper hoola hoop from the days of yore before kiddies had playstations for their amusement. When getting new bearings, I asked about putting more grease in under the seals. As I expected 'the man' said not to touch it, the bearing is sealed for life and lifting the seal will destroy it. So, should I or shouldn't I? Back to tyres. The Diablo Stradas were gone, so I took Metzeler Roadtecs. Should I have or shouldn't I? Does anyone have experience of both the Strada and the similar Roadtec? Guzzi have gone to the other extreme, fitting the Rennsport to the Griso (I think).

mmm...that big! Did you have iron-shod tyres? Better start a new thread on this one.

Thanks. With my bike doing a lot of short journeys, I get a lot of water sitting in there. I took the banjo off and looked in through the socket on the left. I didn't look at the right side and didn't realise that there is a plug there. Maybe it would be good for draining the water out? What are the Land Rover parts for, originally?

Hmmm.. maybe it was Martin? Somebody's wheel bearings collapsed recently. I really am going to look for the bearing thread. Did it look like this?

At least you didn't say the chrome would all fall off within five years. There's been some loose talk around here lately. Mostly from Nogbad the Bad.

The Secret Thread was the 'Time' thread that Jaap refered to. Sshhhhhh! By the way, have you explained your outrageous parking yet? I'm going to check.

That is the picture that was in MotorCycle News too.

I've just taken my wheels off to leave them in for a pair of Diablo Stradas tomorrow. Thought I might as well change the front wheel bearings while the wheel is out, as people, including you I think, have reported early failure. (Whoops, Baldini has posted before me. This was addressed to Guy). Although they're still rotating ok, there isn't much effective grease in them and water has got in. I think this (front axle) is a case where it makes sense to pack under the new bearing seals with more grease before fitting? I should really find a wheel bearing thread and post there, in case there is any response.

Glad you asked, I was wondering too. Is chronic leaking from one of the banjo unions a general problem? Which one?

What's wrong? Can't you get all those arrows and numbers to stick to your bike?

As per a previous thread, I put a piece of rubber tubing on mine after swapping the springs over. It works a treat. Rob 66239[/snapback] I missed that. I looked for some tube, rubber or otherwise, but didn't have a suitable size to hand. I ruined a perfectly good plastic pen and a few other things before settling on the aluminium. But now we know – use the adjustment scew

Next case! There are so many I don't know where to start! The Case of the Brake Pads wot smelled of Fish – A foul crime, perpetrated by the infamous Guzzi Twins, Docc Real 'n' P.roper. Off with their carburettors! Or The Case of the Tenni that was parked across a race track – Get a search warrant and turn that suede-lined T*n*i Forum over 'til we've got the evidence needed to close it down for good. or what's this, The Case of the Shiney Black Bike that thought it was a Scura and leapt off a dyke Did it jump or was it pushed? Only The Shadow knows, but some say Jaap made the bike do it. Ah. Here, this is the one! Bring me my Pruners of Judgement, for the next case shall be The Case of the Breva Bashers Be upstanding and bring before the beak the brazen bounders who have been bashing the beautiful Breva. What shall be their punishment? Let the Guzzisti decide.