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In that case, what are the things to look out for? (Pete?) I'll get a look tomorrow. – wide tappet gap – swarf? – loose feel / tight feel to rotation? Whatever: if there is damage, or if it is on its way out, will it be obvious to see and if there is nothing obvious to the eye then I can get back on and ride again? It can be hard to judge what is normal noise and what is danger noise, when there is no direct point of reference.

Was yours making much rackety noise from the top end? One side more than the other?

It's only something like 7 days until Spring and it's 99 days until Summer And It's 69 Days Until Holiday Time It doesn't seem long since it was 200 days, when I first put up the other web pages. Have you booked yet?

Yaaaay a cool reply purrfecto (though the air-cooled lady pic was purtty coool too)

Didn't you used to be a RaceTafarian?

so, word of Guzzi[O']rider's garters has spread to America. They are lovely.

If I can overcome general fatigue, I'm going to get from behind the office desk and go look inside a rocker cover and see why it's so noisy. I wish that I could just get the parts direct to do my own too. My dealer still won't give me any reply whatsoever. The technical bulletin even seems to say that it is the dealer's responsibility to contact the customer to whom they sold the bike!

They've got Burns Night, wot they do make much ado about. "Touch Not ma Haggis, Lest I Do Something Ugly to Yer Bake, Chum... Wi' a Hammer." (rough translation from the Gaidhlig). St Andy? This is for Søren: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONO0bkpiXhM

Will you be there yourself, to see the surgery?

Ahha! Correct answer!

Er, don't believe everything you read on the internet, but, here: "From the Scotch Irish (or Ulster Scots as they are called in the British Isles) have been drawn more than a quarter of all the Presidents of the United States including the only three first generation Americans to achieve this office as well as State Governors, generals, writers, administrators, churchmen and teachers. Several signatories of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were Scotch Irishmen from Ulster. Ulstermen moved to the New World in such numbers that they became the most important element in the colonial population of America after the English. By the time the United States became independent one American in five was of Scotch Irish, i.e., Ulster stock. Ideally suited for the new life by reason of their experience as pioneers in Ulster, their qualities of character and their Ulster Scottish background, they made a unique contribution to the land of their adoption. They became the frontiersmen of colonial America, clearing the forests to make their farms and, as one would expect, they had the defects as well as the qualities of pioneers. President Theodore Roosevelt described them us "a grim, stern people, strong and powerful for good and evil, swayed by gusts of stormy passion, the love of freedom rooted in their very hearts' core..." They suffered terrible injuries at the hands of the red men, and on their foes they waged terrible warfare in return. They were also upright, resolute, fearless, and loyal to their friends, devoted to their country. In spite of their many failings, they were of all men the best fitted to conquer the wilderness and hold it against all comers." They took with them into the wilderness their love of religion and learning, building churches and schools as they established each new settlement or fort. The primitive centres of further learning such as the Log College of Neshaminy in Pennsylvania which they early established achieved a notable reputation as "mothers" of new colleges, their graduates taking the lead in founding new institutions and providing the first presidents who gave them their character. Indeed it was in the field of education that the Scotch Irish made one of their most important contributions to American life. THE SCOTCH IRISH AND THE WHITE HOUSE Estimates of the number of Presidents of the United States of Scotch Irish origins vary, depending on the degree of relationship on which the claim is based. For the purposes of their search for ancestral homesteads the Ulster Scot Historical Foundation accepted only those of direct Scotch Irish descent. Even limited in this way the number amounts to eleven; a notable proportion when related to the very small group from which they sprang. They are Andrew Jackson, James Knox Polk, James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses Simpson Grant, Chester Alan Arthur, Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson. This list becomes all the more impressive when it is realized that three of the ten, Presidents Jackson, Buchanan and Arthur, were first generation Americans, i.e., Presidents whose fathers were born in Ulster. The United States Constitution lays it down that the President must be American born. In the long history of the United States these are the only three first generation Americans to achieve this high office. Andrew Jackson has left it on record that he only just made it since he was born soon after the ship in which his parents sailed from Ulster reached harbour in America. Three other Presidents, John Adams, James Monroe, and John Quincy Adams are reputed to have family links with Ulster. A further two presidents Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower claimed to have "Scotch Irish" blood in their veins. THE SCOTCH IRISH AND THE REVOLUTION The Scotch Irish were the servants and soldiers of the Revolution. President McKinley wrote of them that "they were the first to proclaim for freedom in these United States." President Theodore Roosevelt described them as "the men who before any other declared for American independence:''

Well now, if you check a previous thread on the Ulster Scotch connections with America, you may find that Ulster alone gave America something like 17 Presidents! And Davy Crockett. So I'm sure you're eternally grateful and will consider yourself proven wrong. >>The Scotch Irish were the servants and soldiers of the Revolution. President McKinley wrote of them that "they were the first to proclaim for freedom in these United States." President Theodore Roosevelt described them as "the men who before any other declared for American independence:'' "I think Ireland does nothing with respect to USA" – Pah! And have you forgotten so quickly the Old Bushmills Distillery!? PS Paddy's Day is on 17th

Brilliant, Badgoosey. Forgive me for posting these again: I just wonder did you see them in a previous thread, last December. It's the same sort of spirit and I think you'll enjoy them. Another bevvy? Classic. Atmospheric. circa 1977 Pt1 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ430-CCpNI Pt2 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-zb5HQEkIf8 Pt3 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=o52GRZqtk10 And again, that Road Racing video thread started with this one, which includes Omobono Tenni. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ATV8c_ZkK3E I don't apologise too much, 'cos as I said at the time, there could be a case for 'stickifying' some of the best of these must-see vids!

Thanks GM, I have the info ok – MotoGuzzi mailed people directly. It's the dealer-service situation that I'm wondering about.

The Griso's left side head has become very noisy. Has anyone, particularly in the UK, been through the recall process yet? Does anyone know if parts have been available and if (UK) dealers are doing this work yet? As soon as the recall was issued, a month ago, I contacted my dealer and asked when parts would be available and when I could have the work done. I got no answer. I have asked again and still no reply. If I don't get any joy I may go to 'Customer Care', but they'll hardly supply me with the parts direct.

I read somewhere that it has gone to Europe (mainland), maybe Belgium, or further north? Can't remember exactly.

JRT code for ...when**I'm well full of Laphraoig ...to****swallyin whisky

If you are serious about wanting a hyper-sports / race Guzzi you should check round the Moto Guzzi website pages for information. On the UK Guzzi site you will see information on the MGS and the current price quoted is £17,619.00. Sterling prices have risen quite a bit across the board. New MGS bikes can be bought for £15,000 to £17,000. Trying to make a Griso into a MGS-like race bike doesn't make sense. It's the wrong configuration and it weighs a ton and a half.

You'd be well advised to change both valves if you still have the originals. It's most likely not the valve core that is faulty – it's the valve stem. They are made out of cheese and they split around the circumference. It's not obvious – until your tyre goes flat. Change them to stainless steel. There have been a number of threads on this before, so it's a common occurrence. As well as the valve stem splitting, I also had a retaining nut split. That resulted in the valve dropping into the tyre and the tyre deflating on the move. Maybe the problem is worse in areas that get a lot of salt on the roads.

You missed the clue – it's French (as far as I know)

I'll save JRT from replying. His favourite is Laphroaig. He's gagging for it. He's also keen on dental floss.

DIRECTIONS TO PORTAFERRY ACCOMMODATION From Larne Harbour From Larne Harbour take the A8 West heading to Belfast for approx 13 miles. At Glengormley bear left onto the M2 heading for Belfast, approx 6 miles. Follow the signs on the M2 for Newtownards, approx 13 Miles. At Newtownards follow the signs for Greyabbey on the A20. From Greyabbey follow the signs for Kircubbin. After Kirkubbin head straight on to Portaferry. The Ferry itself is signposted. Barholm house is at Portaferry seafront, directly opposite the ferry slipway. Approx. 50 Miles. From Belfast From Belfast take the A20 heading East toward Newtownards Approx. 13 Miles. Then same as above. I have added the directions to the Travel page of the Rally website. There is also another page on some places of interest near to Portaferry. http://moto.belfastguzzi.com/otherplacesof...tnearportaferry

Look here you chaps, this thread was meant to be about COOL - escape - McQueen zeitgeist – et cetera not nit-picking historical twiddle twaddle, telephone books or BMWs. Now, go research

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