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Forum: Beasts Yesterday, 01:06 PM
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Posted By kirb
Thanks for making my install look like a giant...

Thanks for making my install look like a giant powder coated turd....

nice work.
Forum: Beasts Yesterday, 07:52 AM
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Posted By kirb
I have a Mistral carbon on my 4V griso. It came...

I have a Mistral carbon on my 4V griso. It came without a DBkiller, I added one due to fueling. I like the sound without the DB killer on the Griso, but the decel pop was annoying. I am looking at a...
Forum: Road warriors 05-21-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 33,994
Posted By kirb
Most guzzi dealers are selling current models at...

Most guzzi dealers are selling current models at MSRP. Some will include freight, some won't. Tax is going to happen anywhere.

You might do better at end of season or models prior to the single...
Forum: Beasts 05-21-2013, 12:05 PM
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Posted By kirb
Schematic from http://guzzitek.org/...

Schematic from http://guzzitek.org/ (http://guzzitek.org/)
Sockets will be somewhat easy, see below:
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x350/jtkirb/fuse1_zpsea76c950.jpg...
Forum: Beasts 05-20-2013, 08:56 AM
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Posted By kirb
af1 racing, stelvio part # book- Grommet for...

af1 racing, stelvio part # book-
Grommet for upper windscreen - 560173
Our Price: $1.99

How long to get? anyone's guess. No one is going to stock these, I assume.
Forum: Beasts 05-17-2013, 10:57 PM
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Posted By kirb
I updated the blog with some shots of my older...

I updated the blog with some shots of my older airhawk (I'd go for the R...)
stelviontx.blogspot.com

BTW- LOVE the 'hawk when it is set up correctly. Doubles your ride time, easy....not like the...
Forum: Beasts 05-17-2013, 12:44 PM
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Posted By kirb
I'm with that guy... ...

I'm with that guy...

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x350/jtkirb/Bike%20pics/255574_4118209287840_549377596_n.jpg...
Forum: Beasts 05-13-2013, 11:28 AM
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Posted By kirb
AF1 racing, NTX parts manual, then search for the...

AF1 racing, NTX parts manual, then search for the part # price. NTX parts book has 3 wind screens shown:
887174- non-NTX $287.99
887134- NTX (non-us?) $287.99
887328- NTX- US, canada, etc- price...
Forum: Beasts 05-11-2013, 01:14 PM
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Posted By kirb
What does the reflash do? I know the ECU controls...

What does the reflash do? I know the ECU controls ignition timing, fuel map, O2 mods to the map and such. The GT reflash also gets added improvements with a PC and autotuner. Has the reflash contents...
Forum: Beasts 05-11-2013, 08:17 AM
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Posted By kirb
I just finished my 1k break in miles with the...

I just finished my 1k break in miles with the dash avg mpg in the low 40's...really in the high 30's. My 2012 was slightly lower, but got better with miles.

Laying off the smokey burnouts helps.
Forum: Beasts 05-10-2013, 08:47 PM
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Posted By kirb
Does your county give away cable gun locks of the...

Does your county give away cable gun locks of the 12" long type? I take a helmet, perch it over the mirror, then run the cable gunlock through the chin bar ( or D ring) and around the grip. The hand...
Forum: Beasts 05-09-2013, 11:09 AM
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Posted By kirb
Aux lamp fuse links

FYI, I am making fuse links as I have time. I then PM paypal info, in order, the people who requested a set. I'll get to eveyone who PMed me, so no worries.

To get on the list (and to keep me on...
Forum: Beasts 05-07-2013, 08:05 PM
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Posted By kirb
Blog updated with fuse holders in place. ...

Blog updated with fuse holders in place.
http://stelviontx.blogspot.com/

I have half of the fuses made up. PMs to those on that list.
Forum: Beasts 05-07-2013, 01:35 PM
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Posted By kirb
Between the PMs and the notes here, my 9 sets...

Between the PMs and the notes here, my 9 sets might be taken. I can make up more, but it will take a week to get the parts. PM me if you want a set to be safe.
Forum: Beasts 05-07-2013, 08:54 AM
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Posted By kirb
There is only one other place to fuse just the...

There is only one other place to fuse just the fog lamps- at the relay. I figured my solution is a much easier way to deal with the problem. One fuse on each side. Easy to locate (follow fog lamp...
Forum: Beasts 05-07-2013, 07:36 AM
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Posted By kirb
Prototype... ...

Prototype...
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x350/jtkirb/fuse_zps537c896f.jpg (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/jtkirb/media/fuse_zps537c896f.jpg.html)
Forum: Beasts 05-04-2013, 10:10 PM
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Posted By kirb
[QUOTE=danketchpel;21334480]I also peeked inside...

[QUOTE=danketchpel;21334480]I also peeked inside the Aux lights to see how the wires looked, not good.[QUOTE]

PM me....fuse holders and connectors came in. Should have plug and play option ready...
Forum: Beasts 05-03-2013, 04:44 PM
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Posted By kirb
About $1200 even for front and back rims, rotors,...

About $1200 even for front and back rims, rotors, ABS wheel, and anything else you can't easily transfer over (axle, wheel bolts, etc).

A lot of cost is in the rotors.
Forum: Beasts 05-03-2013, 02:59 PM
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Posted By kirb
spoke front $703 rim with bearings + $416 rotors...

spoke front $703 rim with bearings + $416 rotors (more for ABS ring)
Spoke rear $438 rim with bearings + 140 rotor (plus ABS ring)

Cast front or rear- $269 rim with bearings.

For a full plug...
Forum: Beasts 05-03-2013, 07:45 AM
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Posted By kirb
I've got K60's on my KTM 990. The tread pattern...

I've got K60's on my KTM 990. The tread pattern is slightly different on the KTM tire size (no big center strip), but I like them. They are a decent road tire with the ability to do more. They are a...
Forum: Road warriors 05-02-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 9,306
Posted By kirb
Is this behind the depot where you steal all the...

Is this behind the depot where you steal all the milk crates?
Forum: Beasts 05-01-2013, 10:59 AM
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Posted By kirb
My 2012 never did this (it was July, Aug, Sept) ...

My 2012 never did this (it was July, Aug, Sept)
The 2013 does it in the AM, but usually doesn't after a mile or so.
Forum: Beasts 04-30-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,224
Posted By kirb
This doesn't really help your situation, but I...

This doesn't really help your situation, but I was at a dealer where a guy grabbed some yamalube off the shelf for an FJR oil change. He used 80-90 in the crankcase and went on a 2000 mile trip...
Forum: Beasts 04-30-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,224
Posted By kirb
I wouldn't have bothered to do anything but maybe...

I wouldn't have bothered to do anything but maybe change the oil sooner. Semi-synth is kind of the same thing as mixing synth and regular oil. Most synth oil is fully compatible with mineral oil.
...
Forum: Beasts 04-30-2013, 07:00 PM
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Posted By kirb
This is the connector (or at least looks like it...

This is the connector (or at least looks like it from the photos I took of my connector up close today. I have some on order to try them.

My Molex crimper will work on these too...
Forum: Beasts 04-30-2013, 06:38 AM
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Posted By kirb
Connector Brand?

Looking for the brand of connector used on the fog lamps. I want to create a plug and play in-line fuse holder (will create extras for you fine folk). Connector in question circled.
...
Forum: Equipment 04-30-2013, 05:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 341
Posted By kirb
I only use the scala for coms. I use Tork Xpro...

I only use the scala for coms. I use Tork Xpro helmet speakers plugged into a boostaroo revolution for anything else. My helmet does have quad speakers now.

I do this because the Scala speakers...
Forum: Beasts 04-30-2013, 05:10 AM
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Posted By kirb
Same here...2012 w/5200 miles- never an issue....

Same here...2012 w/5200 miles- never an issue. 2013 with 500 miles, same as 2012. Hot, cold, wet, dry...didn't matter. Fired up on the first few turns.
Forum: Beasts 04-25-2013, 07:17 AM
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Posted By kirb
Maybe I'll make a fused connector that goes in...

Maybe I'll make a fused connector that goes in between the lamp and wire harness and offer them up for sale, cheap. Plug and play.....
Forum: Road warriors 04-23-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,762
Posted By kirb
Lots of Griso threads out there...what info are...

Lots of Griso threads out there...what info are you looking for? 2007 they were 4 valve motors, 2009+ they are 8 valve motors. The bike hasn't changed much beyond that since 2007. Great looks, great...
Forum: Beasts 04-21-2013, 05:01 AM
Replies: 5,139
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Posted By kirb
Did you ever think that the dealer looking to...

Did you ever think that the dealer looking to make a sale would take a peek for you?
Forum: Beasts 04-18-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 11,255
Posted By kirb
You have to sit on a Stelvio to see if it is OK...

You have to sit on a Stelvio to see if it is OK for your fit. It should be fine for someone your size. Seat is adjustable in 2 postions. The NTX carries it's fuel well...you would never know that...
Forum: Beasts 04-18-2013, 08:59 AM
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Posted By kirb
The weather here has limited my mileage on the...

The weather here has limited my mileage on the 2013 to about 200...I did put 5200 miles on my 2012 NTX in two months before the deer took it out. I like the bike so much that I bought another. That...
Forum: Road warriors 04-17-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,762
Posted By kirb
I held off buying a Griso when Buell was closing...

I held off buying a Griso when Buell was closing out 1125CRs...sold the CR a year later, bought a Griso because I liked the looks and aircooled twins are where it's at. They sound great.

I had...
Forum: Beasts 04-16-2013, 07:17 PM
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Posted By kirb
Factory racks are for SW mototech....they can...

Factory racks are for SW mototech....they can also be used with pelican cases.
Forum: Beasts 04-15-2013, 04:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,761
Posted By kirb
Actually, Apples-apples. The NTX and ADV are...

Actually, Apples-apples. The NTX and ADV are about as close as you can get to the same 'stuff' put on them as shipped.

'Hey, here is the bike with all the cases, crash bars, skid plates, etc...
Forum: Beasts 04-14-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,761
Posted By kirb
BMW GS ADV published- 564 lbs fully fueled (505...

BMW GS ADV published- 564 lbs fully fueled (505 lbs dry)
Guzzi NTX published- 598lbs ready to ride

Someone put both on a scale:
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=58332.0

Both bikes,...
Forum: Beasts 04-14-2013, 06:55 PM
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Posted By kirb
Look at twisted throttle...sw moto tech in the...

Look at twisted throttle...sw moto tech in the us. you can use the racks for pelican, trax or others.
Forum: Beasts 04-14-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,761
Posted By kirb
Careful of the published weight numbers....use...

Careful of the published weight numbers....use actual measured vvalues by someone who isn't BMW.
Forum: Beasts 04-13-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5,139
Views: 772,275
Posted By kirb
I'll PC them for zip...let me know! (how did the...

I'll PC them for zip...let me know! (how did the old coat hold up?)
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