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Gratuitous bike shot to justify thread

30 May 11 Canon PowerShot SX200 compact camera Rain washes in, with passing dark then bright, into evening

Yeah maybe Scottish. I'm sure that the Isle of Man must have a less complex numbering system? BIRCH ME 2 something like that

The Scotland location pics (on Sport Touring) are great. This one of NW200 pretty well sums up the day: As for your comment on the other site about the number plate, "The fuzz ain't too strict about license plates in the U.K. This guy had a Isle of Man TT Centenial commemorative plate with an outline of the circuit" They may not be too fussy in the Isle of Man – but they are in the UK! Is that an IOM plate, or is it English?

So the Highlights programme is there! It wasn't when I looked at the beginning of the week. That's good. It will only be one race as there only was one, but it was a great one! Thanks D

Given the average age of most on this forum, I doubt if many have the faculty to actually recall the old one. I can't remember what I had for breakfast. Ummm, what was the question? Oh yes, breakfast: I had a banana.

Hi Dave,sorry about yet more bad luck. I can get you a complete 3 pce.lock set for approx. £180inc.vat or just the steering lock for£80. Have a look on Speedaway web site for yourself and you can price anything for your bike. They no longer do Guzzi spares now-got fed up so gave up. See if the prices compare with what they quoted me. cheers, Andy. Hi Andy I noticed that Speedway don't have Guzzi spares anymore. What do you mean about just the steering lock? How does that work? Oh, you mean the ignition barrel / steering lock unit on it's own, without the fuel cap and seat lock. £80 is certainly much closer to the mark! I'll think about that, thanks very much indeed. I'm inclined to go ahead and use a steel plate for strength, though I could also addd that to a new barrel. I'd be using 2 different keys then. It'll be a week or so before I get looking at it. Thanks, I really appreciate your helpful offer. D

No, I wasn't aware of AF1. I see it now, thanks – based in Texas. I will make something up myself. For starters, it will be stronger. I'm going to have to use other security in future when parking: the steering lock is only an honest person's lock.

Oh aye – and a kindly Police Constable visited me tonight to enquire about the Aprilia theft on 2nd May. He wanted a statement. I had to tell him that the bike was recovered, by the constabulary, two and a half days after it was stolen. The Officer is going off to check for any CCTV pics now. Nice to know that the lads are on top of the job.

Well, that's good timing. So you've seen the Chinese items and what's more, used them – and passed them fit for service. That's the info I need: I'll get a pair ordered, thanks. I've glued up the indicator lens and number plate with an industrial superglue. It's impressive stuff. Haven't tackled the side panel yet. We've observed before how the plastic side and tail unit breaks under the seat at the front end when the bike falls over. A big chunk went this time. Priced the Aprilia Dorsoduro ignition/steering lock today. It's over £300! there's less to it than the Griso unit so I thought it would be under £200. I'll fix it myself anyway with marine grade stainless steel. The stock unit is a weak casting.

Great! That's a big help, to have those pictures. Gary – I am talking about the levers with the fitting on the end. Is that what you mean? I need the end fitting as that's what's broken. I enquired about the Guzzi parts today. Price inc vat is now over £90 each. The dealer also told me that the plastic indicator lens is £20 (plus vat probably) – and that I'd have to pay a big delivery surcharge as it's under £50!! What!?£!???!!£££

Has anyone seen or used the cheap Chinese versions? Do they have all the bits necessary for Moto Guzzi fitment? (I was sold equivalent Aprilia levers by a dealer before and they weren't exactly right.)

Pazzo / ASV £169 to £175 approx for a pair Motomarts billet levers £40 pair. Hmmm

LOL. Bloomin' Good-Luck Guzzi - Came home to find the beast on it's side. I had filled the tank with petrol of course, so it was at max weight. Usual sort of damage done. I wish I could find some pattern brake & clutch levers for the thing, rather than paying £70+ each when they snap (as they do).

And it came to pass, that after the lights, a sign appeared in the heavens. And lo: it had pedals!

Well... racing? It didn't work out like that. Not much point in posting yesterday's photos and commentary, even the humorous version, as it won't mean much without local knowledge. I'll just post these particular pics, which I've posted elsewhere. At least Orson can see see them when he eventually gets back. 'Farquhara' refers to top racer, Ryan Farquhar. ___________________________________________________ Farquhara Borealis – the NorthWestern Lights The natural light display was visible in the northern latitudes today. Accompanied by astral winds and the sounds of Tannoy Dafty Incomprehensibilis, this sweeping visual phenomena astounded tourists and experts alike.

Popping and mis-firing on over-run only, or in what conditions? With the rev range that you give, I don't think this is what you're talking about, but as you mention throttle bodies: another common cause of popping is air getting into the exhaust side, through gaps or cracks in exhaust joints or pipes. At least that's easily fixed.

V7 in Portrush outside Orson's hotel A red Daytona passed by a few minutes later Those were the natural preliminaries tomorrow, men and machines race

Familiar sights to some of you, well, the at least ones that weren't obscured by cloud and rain on your visit

Citizen of the World, Orson, arrives of the ferry in our wee country, on his English bike with 150 or so fellow travellers A road trip requires road food Citizen of the World & Local Man and yes, Belfastguzzi was there too

Paul, as you are in Ireland, you could send me your contact details and I'll add you to an occasional email list. There are a few bikes around here, but you seldom see them – and there is no support. I'm aiming to arrange a meeting South of the Border at some stage over the summer, so if you want to meet up, let me know. See www.belfastguzzi.com and the forlorn, abandoned, NIguzzi.yuku.com – no harm in trying! Slante