LowRyter

if it's not the drive some folks like Speed Hut for replacement gauges. I went to Joel Levine for repair of mine. http://joellevinecompany.com/Speedo-Tach-Repair

I think that was the look they were going for. At least salvaged look.

saw it on TV .... now if 93 had lost, I'd have regretting not going. But since he's won every race, it just doesn't have the appeal. But 46 did run good.

I like turn 1 best but they never opened the stands to Gen Adm during practice when I was there. So it was difficult to figure where it's best to buy a seat. And then cheapskates didn't allow for folks to bring picnics and coolers, unheard of for any roadcourse. Pretty ridiculous when they took a 5 year old's PB&J and made my brother pour out his water bottle. Great track, run by jerks. That and the 93 rider have influenced me to forgo the place the last couple of years.

it can't hurt. After my experience, I'd say it's a necessity.

I was at this concert that kicked off Tom Petty's tour on 4/20. Tom opens the trunk, pulls out that hat, and shzaam, The Mad Hatter.

here's the part installed. Unfortunately it appears that paint was chipped upon installation

yellow stuff? Paul, you empty that out of your tent.

yeah, it's pretty difficult to see unless you get on our knees in and inspect it in broad day light. We'll see if it's as durable as advertised. Dusty did a similar fix when someone (not me) ripped the side cover of my EV thinking it was pried off rather than screwed on. It would've been nice if I was told that it was broken rather than find it in the middle of the road an hour after I rode it. But that side cover didn't break on it's own on the EV like the Greenie. So we'll see.

Sooooo . . . . if it ain't broke . . . . . Man, I've been through it with this bike for the last month. I am not looking forward to anymore fritzing. It's together, running, and just put the plastic back on .... my hobby time and dollars are on the far end of the scale. SP, it's been hammered and baked and welded and in a million pieces. I hope it ain't broke now. So no more fixing. Time for riding.

oohhh Chuck, I think that Brad said he did some modifications to the airbox. Sorry, I didn't know what to look for when the tank was off. All I know it runs well and has no dips or flat spots.

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=17183 here's the forumla

here is the work done on the panels. Dusty (Central Customs in OKC) uses 3M 04247 two part filler epoxy + adhesion promoter. He filled, bonded and sanded. Since he knew I didn't want to paint it, he was limited to working on the backside only. I gave him the paint recipe using the candy paints from House of Kolor and may go that route in future.

my bike was set up by the previous owner, Brad S (aka "the Kid") with a PC. Runs great. I suppose if I drilled three tear drops holes into the airbox lid, I might have an incentive to learn Guzzi Diag (like how to plug it in, which bikes have the right computer, where to get the software, how to turn on Windows, how to type, etc.) But again, if I did more mods, couldn't I just press three buttons on the PC?

how about these two Puigs? https://www.amazon.com/Puig-1482F-Smoke-Windy-Windshield/dp/B00GA3CMZM https://www.amazon.com/Puig-0869N-Universal-Windshield-Headlight/dp/B00GA3B6SQ/ref=pd_day0_263_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00GA3B6SQ&pd_rd_r=BKGRFBYH87QXYSCQ4TAP&pd_rd_w=WKdau&pd_rd_wg=jL5Af&psc=1&refRID=BKGRFBYH87QXYSCQ4TAP Mine measures an 8 in opening to fit the 7 in headlight.

Scud, you're a spine frame addict.

I am out of it now Dave. I settled with Don (and it was pretty good bite as you can imagine). Call Don next week after he gets back from COTA and he should be able to help you. I think he had a little bit of interest here from e-mail and calls. He told me yesterday that he was selling them for $80. I can't even see where it's mounted on my bike. I saw it all painted red and pretty before he installed it but can't even see it now.

80 miles for dinner. I'm running my LeMans without the side covers. They were black and I don't miss them. I like the side covers on the Greenie, but a starter cover that matches the engine color would look better (just my opinion) - or a dark grey, not black. Scud, posted elsewhere here: I dropped off the side and starter covers off with my body shop guy. He was pretty optimistic that he could fix all three parts in a couple of days without painting them. Apparently there is a new miracle adhesive-filler that is super strong and works super good. I think he uses it for plastic bumper repairs. Since some of the parts around the screw holes are broken and lost, I am not sure he'll touch them up or leave bare. When I get it all back I'll provide a report.

Well now, working on the bike I hit the switch and no fuel pump. Yep, that Bosch relay. I had a spare offa the EV after I replaced them all with Pyro Dan's stuff for about $25 (it's another trouble shooter story, not to bore you) and the bike started fine. So I go to the auto parts store to get a new relay and it was $20 for one and it was made in Ghina . I guess I'll order a whole 'nother set from Dan-o. I don't know what I did with the other relays offa the EV. ?? .. Prolly trashed 'em

I dropped off the side and starter covers off with my body shop guy. He was pretty optimistic that he could fix all three parts in a couple of days without painting them. Apparently there is a new miracle adhesive-filler that is super strong and works super good. I think he uses it for plastic bumper repairs. Since some of the parts around the screw holes are broken and lost, I am not sure he'll touch them up or leave bare. When I get it all back I'll provide a report.

just got back from dinner ride with the guys. Took back roads and the few twisties and turned about 100 miles. Man it handles good and it likes to trail brake in the tight stuff Is the starter cover anymore than cosmetic or does it protect the starter from rain? I am heading to the Ozarks weekend after next and don't think I want to screw with it. > Had a failed start, fuel pump didn't go. Took the seat off and heard a "click" from the relay and it took right off. I am guessing that it was loose since it was in open for a month of jostling. Had a spare if I needed it.

I am on the road again. Taking it for a dinner ride probably 80 miles round trip for a shake down. Still need to dial in the suspension and patch the plastic covers. It's not butt ugly without side and starter covers.

there ain't a motorcycle as purdie as the greenie. that's a fact, jack. they ride as good as they look. ( provided I ever get mine back together)

I wouldn't sweat the difference between the naked and LeMans. I think the bars and pegs are the same. I don't think clip-ons are much different than the handlebar versions either. The difference is the fairing but a flyscreen on the naked is pretty effective- I rode mine from OKC to North Carolina and several trips to Austin and Springfield Ill. Air blast was never a problem. The only thing that catches me are my hammies and my knees riding all jockeyed-up. On the other hand, that works perfect in the twisties. The biggest difference is the red frame vs later frames. I never heard what you think about the handling, feel, and control of the bike? That's what I think is the best part. (Perhaps better with the red frames.)

totally agree.....a great trip punctuated by some rain, cold or hail, just makes the best of the trip that much better and entire trip more of an adventure and more memorable. Hey, even true if the worst of it was hitting the kill switch and getting a little cold.