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My Angel GTs are performing well, but for some reason the rear is wearing down faster than the front. A Cycle Gear catalog showed up today with a sale on Bridgestone BT-016 Pro: a 120/70ZR-17 paired with a 180/55ZR-17. $180 for both tires (after $40 rebate available only during March). These are described as a sport tire that borders on sport-touring. So probably a little stickier (and faster wearing) than the Angels. Has anybody run these on a V11?

I like the older Rush, but had not heard the song you posted - nice one! Here is Numb, by Gary Clark, Jr. - a recent favorite of mine. BTW - How do you embed the play window? edited after I figured out how to embed.

A Fiat cable was referenced in another thread (don't recall where). I bought one for $10 from Amazon - but I have not tried it out yet. At least one Amazon review mentioned using it on a Moto Guzzi, but in line with another cable/adapter to make it fit a USB port. Looks I need to buy one more piece of wire before I play with it.

Thanks. I just ordered the M-Stop unit - smaller, easier to wire in, and more adjustable. In my search, I also stumbled upon these Rupse license plate lights that double as the license plate bolts. It looks like the plate light you selected is a small bar above the plate. These bolt-lights might be worth a look.

This thread got me thinking about lighting and safety - thanks. I found this kit that converts stock turn signals into additional running lights and brake lights by adding dual-brightness red LEDs inside the stock turn signal housings. It says it works with 1156 or 1073 signal bulbs. I just pulled a bulb, it's an Osram 5008, which appears to have the same connectors as the 1156. Also interested in a flasher for the brake light, such as the unit by BackOff. Has anybody installed either of these products or something similar?

I turned the screws a lot more carefully after I broke one... those little buggers are fragile.

MG cycle also has them. http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_156&products_id=85

This is where I found that ST owners were looking for the same Panasonic part: http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?133977-ST1300-Fuel-pump-level-sensor-thermistor

First - the fact that this level of ingenuity and conversation exists on this forum is so cool. Second - I haven't had the problem yet, but thought I'd give a try at searching for the part. I found something on a Honda ST forum that referenced the same part number - so there could be a cross-compatible Honda (aka cheaper) part. The same site also referenced a US$0.64 replacement thermistor from Digi-Key (from whom I just purchased my relays). I do not know how to determine if this thermistor could be used to repair the stock MG part - but maybe you guys would know. Is $0.64 cheap enough? Third - please blab on. I am also interested in how things work - even if it does not address a specific issue that I am currently facing.

Perhaps a Condor?

Feel free to post pictures of every step in the process...

You might also like the Napoleon Bar End Mirrors - as in my profile pic (and bigger photo just added to my gallery). These are similar to the ones provided with the Ducati Sport 1000, although the PS1000 had fairing-mounted mirrors. There are a few other pictures of the Napoleon bar end mirrors on this forum too. I like the one in this thread with what appears to be a BMW R100S fairing. The mirrors are a bit tedious to fit (sanding and grinding to reduce the size of the compression fitting and nut) - but they have been rock solid for me. For more eye-candy on the bars, consider the Rizoma clutch and brake fluid tanks (also on my bike). It looks as though the builder of the red V11 we're taking inspiration from re-used the stock tanks and brackets. Nice thing about the Rizomas - the brackets are adjustable so you can get them level (not so on the red bike). The picture I posted above is the factory condition - the "before" picture.

Craig - I don't know the answers to all your questions, but here is a photo for comparison purposes. Maybe that will help you sort it out.

Looking good. Did that price include the mounting brackets and hardware? Looks like there will be room for my extra stuff when we go riding.

That taillight does look similar - it's tempting to assume that it's a bolt-on replacement. I found one that looks pretty good quality on US e-bay. I like the darkness and simplicity of it. Some pictures of other, similar lights show a license plate light. One has a triple flash at initial braking too - good safety feature. Maybe I could get a dark taillight that is the same size - AND brighter when lit - AND ditch the turn signals - AND the license plate light - AND cut some more off my stock fender? Is this too good to be true? Given that it is all LED and does not come with instructions, does anyone know if some other electrical mods would be required to make the LEDs work where there are currently standard filament bulbs?

Yeah, I am a little leery of those, but, it's better to look good, than to feel good! And it will make me think I have the Duc Paul Smart that I almost pulled the trigger back when they were still available new... I almost got the Paul Smart when it was new too. But ended up with a Sport 1000 (the first year monoposto) - because the bars were a bit higher and I wanted red (it was my first, and so far only, Ducati). Absolutely loved it for short rides after I installed the bar risers. But even then I couldn't stay on it for more than 200 miles - too painful. Sold it before they got cult status... Barring financial gain, there's no other reason that I'd trade my V11 for any of the Duc Sport Classics. My Scura is so much more rare, interesting, and comfortable (not to mention darker). Color me converted. Anyway - I hope you end up loving your Ballabio after the modifications.

...including the bar height. I think those are at about 5 inches lower than my Scura.

I think you might be looking for part number 12 or 13 - not sure what the difference is. I am looking forward to this project. I found this article (which I cannot read) but it has more pictures of the same bike with the fairing installed.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/4892785067.html There's one for sale in San Francisco with some interesting modifications. She needs some love. Edit: I just read the ad in detail. It looks like a greenie - but it's a champagne Le Mans with Greenie tank and tail.

Roy - I was just re-reading this and your month-old post caught my eye. That's an interesting idea. It's not a very big part, so it would be easy to carry. Is that something that can replaced roadside? If not, having the part on board would at least make it possible get the bike repaired after a short truck ride - instead of either needing to tow it all the way home or try to find the part wherever you happen to be when it goes bad. For clarification - you're talking about the bearing(s) in the wheel, right? Not the needle bearing that's in the final drive housing?

Lots of matching clothes available for Greenies. BTW - what's with the ink-colored bags and bikini fairing in your profile pic? I don't get it - why not green? Red helmet is good with frame & porkchops. On a more serious note - isn't there a way to determine date of manufacture by entering numbers online somewhere? Perhaps you could start a new thread and use the first entry to maintain a table something like this: Owner Location Some digits from Frame # Some digits from Engine # Date of Manufacture Low Ryter OK, USA xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx DD/MM/YYYY That'd be a bit more work than for the bikes with number badges (Scura, Tenni, etc.) but maybe you could figure out about how many were made if you notice some patterns in the data. I'm not sure which digits would be useful, but I assume most people would not want to post the complete numbers. Wouldn't be interesting if the Greenies were fewer in number than some of the "limited" editions?

Taqueria Lost Ponchos translates to English as: Taco Shop of the Disoriented Raincoats. It's been a rough winter in much of the US; it will be over soon. I misspent my youth in Upstate New York battling "lake effect" snow - so I understand winter. In San Diego, there is a saying (and I hope this is not so hurtful as to cause you to stop talking to me): "We visit the seasons; the seasons don't visit us." Two unusual things on today's ride: An extraordinary number of 3-wheel-motorcycles - both configurations (two wheels in front and two wheels in back). Most Ferraris I've ever seen in a line, maybe 20 - all just putting along below the speed limit, I assume on some sort of club trip. I don't know the model numbers, but a few were older and some very rare, including a Testarossa (always liked that model). Sadly, no Red Barchetta. I might have pursued if they were gonna uncork 'em. That'd be fun to see. Three normal things: Several BMW motorcycles on the road, and none parked. A lot of Harleys parked near food stops, and just a few on the back-roads. I didn't see any other Guzzis.

Breakfast in Mexico today. Four chorizo tacos and orange juice from an open-air taco bar: Breakfast of champions!!! Ride stats: 260 miles, 21,000 feet of elevation changes, 6.25 hours, including all stops, home at 12:15pm. Who else can I tempt into joining me on a full-day ride? If you want to walk across the border at Tecate, make sure you have a passport. It's easy to get in to Mexico, but people with badges and weapons actually look at your documents when you try to get out of Mexico. I'm still holding May 2 & 3 - though maybe Saturday, the 2nd would be best.