LowRyter

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/12/arts/music/byron-berline-dead.htmlLocal Blue Grass and three Time National Champion Fiddler Byron Berline passed away. He owned the Double Stop Fiddle Shop in Guthrie OK and hosted a Blue Grass Fest here in the Fall. Double Stop was his technique playing two strings at a time. One of his most famous tunes was playing with the Stone's on "Country Honk" an album version of "Honkytonk Women". He was also a member of the Flying Burrito Bros. I was fortunate to see him perform "Honkytonk Women" at the Guthrie Fest. He said that was the first time he played it in a show. The article mentions that he sang chorus on Dylan's "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" and performed much on the "Billy the Kid" soundtrack

I didn't know they sold relays by the pound. I'll take the well marbled ribeye , take the cannoli and leave the relay.

I saw about 20 seconds. Clean your headers with a toothbrush? It's still stainless? Right? Man, I'm 67 years old. My time ain't his time.

Dang, that Roper can put into words what I can barely conceptualize. Nailed it.

You might get it repaired. It is rebuildable. At least the one on my '01 model was.

Best to you Bob.

Just curious about blistered paint. Is it possible to do a reasonably good job of repainting the engine without disassembling the bike? For example, when I thoroughly repainted my house (close to 20yeas ago), I rented a high pressure sprayer with chemicals to treat and remove peeling paint and then painted with high quality paint. It's held up with minor touch ups. Could a chemical treatment with careful masking accomplish the same?

Yes, get the same 5 prong relays replacement for all of them. Swapping relays is an essential practice and long standing pastime and hobby in the Guzzi world. BTW- I'd wager that some of the other dash functions weren't working but I can't think off the top of my head what other functions that relay controls.

My Guzzi makes 77 hp at the rear wheel. It's an 1100, not a 900 Sportster. But it doesn't have new cams, intake, exhaust & valves jobs. Buell was able to get those engines to go.

that's why this pushrod revs

funny, I just did a google today MOPAR (gen 1 & 2, not the new ones) 55 degree valve angle and Guzzi 56 degrees. well said

The Veglia on my EV has the counter weight come loose. I was able to take it apart and glue it back on, it's worked ever since. If it rattles, you'll know that's the issue. Not an easy job getting that bezel off and back on. Otherwise, send it to Joel.

Harleys rev to 5k and Guzzis go to 7k+. Wanna make a 500cc engine make power like 1000cc? Double the revs. Looks at those F1 motors in the '90s that revved to 18k.

I mostly agree. I did some research checking Motul 5100, 7100 and 300 motorcycle brands. The 5100 is a synth blend, 7100 is full synth, and the 300 is racing synth. The first two can be combined with any weight and any type of synth or dino oil. But the 300 is not recommended to mix with other types and weights. Good info to know if you are traveling and need a top up and know that 15-50 or 10-60 isn't available. Some guys want "racing" oil but it may not be a good option.

My EV's front inside pads wear out before the outside pads. Always have. Bike stops well.

When I see what Guzzi sells now, that's just insult to injury.

two kinds of relays, those that work and those that don't.

Docc, I don't suppose you'd ask Pyro Dan?

140 hp 1700cc? Yeah. Just give me riser bars and a reasonable price tag, I'll take it.

IIRC they're running a Tonti Lemans

And what will 17 inch wheels do for your gearing? No doubt you can get any custom billet wheels made.... $$$$$$$$$$ It must be true because it's on tv all the time. I think there are only two gear ratios available (but I might be wrong).

I see Paris I see France I see someone's....nope

Take off a valve cover, if the oil isn't squirting out, you have no pressure. Next, drop the pan and make sure the filter is tight and gaskets aren't blocking any oil passages. Don't run the engine with no oil pressure. It's also possible that pump just needs to be primed or the pump is weak. If you have pressure, then there is an issue with the sensor (unlikely since you just changed the oil).

Just my two cents here . Anyone can nave an accident, that's why they are called "accidents". My rule of thumb, don't ride (or drive) any faster than you can see to stop. In so far as blame and insurance goes, if it's on your policy, you'd pay deductible amount and perhaps get assessed with a premium increase. If it's the other guy, then his insurance would pay and it would save you the deductible amount. Perhaps that's not trivial but it might be a major annoyance given of what one feels is "fair". Regarding totaling the bike, that seems to be the norm for just about any bike with full coverage, particularly for an older bike when replacement parts are rare or unavailable. It's really based on what a shop would do considering the expense and availability of parts and the labor bill. Given that, the bike is usually totaled. Since an owner would take more care to fix it, order the parts (even used), and repair parts that are unavailable, I've found that it's best to leave insurance out altogether. Certainly it's a pain for the budget and can be time consuming but the owner won't have to deal with his own insurance company trying to total the bike over a minor accident or even dropping the bike. My advice is to go for a high deductible and only go to insurance when the bike is indeed totaled or can only be brought back by major repair and legitimate "salvage" title. For example, I own 4 bikes and have fill coverage (with high deducible) on two. My newest is a '17 Ducati. I ran over some road debris that damaged the exhaust system and fairing. If I'd have gone to the local Ducati dealer, the parts alone would be over $2k, who knows what the labor and time would be, partulcalrly if the parts had to be ordered from Italy. Luckily, I found take off parts from ebay for about $300, had a local shop install the exhaust system. I was out of pocket about the same amount as deducible, had no insurance claim and was satisfied that the bike was as good as new and got on the road sooner.

So what separates the Dr John version from the other Daytonas? I am understanding that none were imported to the US?