guzzler

I agree probably relays... Mine has had this before I checked /cleaned them esp #1 and # 5 and blew out any dust etc from the relay base which sorted it. By the way toggling the kill switch can help but really a stop gap measure. Cheers

Yeah, I reckon you're right mate. I also think it's a combination of things that finally sorts it out! Cheers Ps getting rid of the crap standard tensioner was definitely a factor and the correct gap on the phase (?) sensor plus ......ha ha

Exactly where mine went too! Cheers

Thanks fellas. Yeah, I thought the 160/60 looked ok on the rim too! Ha ha I'm not about to go dragging my arse down the road to find out how far to lean to get rid of the strips and will just keep on doing and enjoying what I'm doing! Cheers Ps as for scrubbing the edges in case you go in a little hot sometime.... Not sure but after x amount of heat cycles I doubt the edges would be any concern if not scrubbed.... ???

G'day folks. I was flicking through Total Control by Lee Parks recently and came across a section on Traction. There was mention of a bloke on an SV650 who was achieving pretty good lean angles on his standard tyre which on the SV was a 160/60 jobbie on a 4.5 inch rim like our red frames .It then went on to mention that a 160/60 wasn't really designed for a 4.5 inch rim but for a 5 inch rim.In fact by fitting this tyre to a 4.5 inch rim it's pinching it to the point that you can't use the very edges of the tyre unless you crash! I've been running the 160/60 profile on mine for years now and have often wondered why I can't seem to get to the very edges of the tyre! I don't really think about it when I'm riding ( nor care a great deal ) but I also reckon I achieve decent lean angles and have about 15mm of unused tyre at the very edges so in order to sate my curiosity... How's your chicken strips? Cheers Guzzler Ps I'm pretty happy with the 160/60 profile and have no complaints really...just curious.

Wonder when they'll carry a wee SUV on the trailer....or at least a couple of electric mobility scooters so they can run into town!

I've had the chinese Rizoma rip-offs on mine for a few years now! Apart from the adjustability factor as Phil has mentioned they're ok and work for me. I cant remember the price but it was significantly cheaper than the real deal. Cheers

Do let us know mate... Mine was sorted years ago as the bike was serviced by Brad Black and hasn't missed a beat since. Probably will now that I've mentioned it eh! Cheers

Thanks fellas. Yeah, it looks like piggy backing it with something else is the go, to justify the freight. Cheers Guzzler

G'day mate. What were the other sources you found if you don't mind? I contacted Stein Dinse and it's $103 ( Australian ) to get it here. $37 for the part and $66 in freight! Mine looks to be chromed as a piece has chipped off it so re-chroming it may be cheaper or I could just live with it as I have since day one. Cheers

Yep, this happened to me early in my ownership! Sorting the linkages out stopped it completely! Cheers Guzzler

G'day mate. 20.3 litres....Wow I can only ever get 17 litres in! Mind you I do look for a servo at 250K's when the ole light comes on so not sure how much I'd get in if I ever let her run dry. After pushing a GPZ900 around the Boulevard many many years ago due to running out o gas..... I'm not about to try and find out! Cheers

G'day Mick. Not anymore mate. We don't have rego stickers now and bloody glad to get rid of that holder too. Big brother has much better tech to determine whether your vehicle is registered or not these days! Cheers

G'day folks Mine turned up today, took pretty much 3 weeks so the ole US postal service didn't do too bad eh! Thanks again D.G.I Guzzler Gotta love this forum!

I call mine the Tart....

Bloody hell. All these variations...does your head in eh! Cheers

If it's the early version with the bypass holes, then try doing as Guzzimoto says and blocking them! I did and it makes quite a difference. Cheers

Ha ha Probably best if those with a nervous disposition steer clear of Guzzi ownership.... Cheers

Needs some legnano green on it....ha ha . Cheers Ps it is a good looking car.

I just checked my invoice and it has part # 30157400 for the breather so hopefully the better quality one. Don't fancy going through that carry on with oil everywhere again anytime soon ha ha . Cheers

G'day folk's Mine was $31.95 Australian (for the correct item)... Not exactly expensive! Cheers Guzzler

Bloody hell. I just replaced mine after this scenario and looks like same cause! Thats possibly 3 of us in the last month bitten by the nefarious breather hose! Cheers Guzzler Ps it does look terrible and terminal doesn't it but thankfully not so!

Thanks fellas.

G'day mate. What was the part # and price of that locking nut if you don't mind? This is the chromed piece that sits about where your pinky finger is yeah? Mines a bit manky looking and wouldn't mind replacing it at some stage. Cheers Guzzler.

Thanks Doc Yep, the TB's were balanced afterwards mate. Cheers