Forum: Beasts
05-13-2013, 05:49 AM
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04-28-2013, 04:31 PM
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To be accurate, I believe the number is 6664...
To be accurate, I believe the number is 6664 total bikes in 2012, for the world. Of these, only about 10% come to the US (and maybe Canada). In other words, we're really pretty small potatoes in...
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Forum: Beasts
04-22-2013, 02:53 AM
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Just returned from the IBMWR (Internet BMW...
Just returned from the IBMWR (Internet BMW Riders) annual get-together in Branson. Many experienced riders, good place to pick up info. Two comments of interest:
First, one riding couple from...
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Forum: Beasts
04-05-2013, 03:26 AM
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As an option, Guzzi offers the Stelvio in the...
As an option, Guzzi offers the Stelvio in the European/UK markets without the Trax rear cases. Those riders add the Norge rear cases, if they need some carrying capability. They are side-loading,...
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Forum: Beasts
03-19-2013, 07:26 AM
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Forum: Beasts
03-19-2013, 04:03 AM
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Witch City,
The vast majority of my riding...
Witch City,
The vast majority of my riding is "road touring", so I tend to wear a tire in the center of the tread. I'm expecting about 7K or so miles on the OEM rear Pirelli. I was looking at...
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Forum: Beasts
03-18-2013, 03:13 PM
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I little more feedback for you -- the Guzzi...
I little more feedback for you -- the Guzzi National Rally is being held this year in your area. It's scheduled for August 22-25 in Lavigne, Ontario, Canada. You can read more about it earlier in...
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Forum: Beasts
03-11-2013, 06:58 AM
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Forum: Beasts
03-09-2013, 04:38 PM
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Blake,
I'm really sorry that you've sold...
Blake,
I'm really sorry that you've sold the NTX. I've enjoyed our (electronic) conversations and was looking forward to meeting you in person.
However, I fully understand why you sold it --...
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Forum: Beasts
03-09-2013, 04:30 PM
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Forum: Beasts
03-09-2013, 09:04 AM
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I don't. I can feel the heat through my...
I don't. I can feel the heat through my Roadcrafter pants off the left side more than the right. However, even in the hot weather last Summer, I did not feel that it was too much off the left...
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Forum: Beasts
03-09-2013, 03:59 AM
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I agree. Piaggio bought Moto-Guzzi a few years...
I agree. Piaggio bought Moto-Guzzi a few years ago to make money. They shut the plant down, spent a ton of money revamping, restructuring, improving the manufacturing quality and processes. They...
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Forum: Beasts
03-08-2013, 04:06 PM
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You need to remember that MG is a very small...
You need to remember that MG is a very small niche manufacturer, 5000-6000 annually for their world wide markets. Given that the US takes only about 10% of those bikes, it's hard for them (MG NA) to...
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Forum: Beasts
03-02-2013, 03:12 PM
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I'm expecting to get 7K or so miles on my OEM...
I'm expecting to get 7K or so miles on my OEM rear tire. That is virtually all loaded, solo, road touring. Most of it has been in the Mid-West. Mileage may be less in some of the Western or...
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Forum: Beasts
02-28-2013, 11:01 AM
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I use 5th for two-lane road speeds -- 4K RPM =...
I use 5th for two-lane road speeds -- 4K RPM = 61MPH. I use 6th for Interstate road speeds -- 4K RPM = 70MPH. Good gears and plenty of engine on tap for acceleration when necessary.
I've got my...
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Forum: Beasts
02-26-2013, 04:21 AM
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Forum: Beasts
02-21-2013, 04:58 AM
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Forum: Beasts
02-17-2013, 12:38 PM
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Forum: Beasts
02-17-2013, 04:23 AM
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Forum: Beasts
02-01-2013, 09:29 AM
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Forum: Beasts
01-27-2013, 03:07 AM
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Thanks for posting the pictures.
I asked...
Thanks for posting the pictures.
I asked Calimero on the Guzzi site what the internal dimensions were on his. He said 95mm (3.75") Wide, 152mm (6.00") High, 350mm (13.78") Deep. It's a nice...
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Forum: Beasts
01-21-2013, 11:50 AM
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Lobby,
I had pictures posted on both...
Lobby,
I had pictures posted on both WildGuzzi and Guzzi Tech for awhile with explanation text included. I can't figure out how to post on this site, even though I'm using the same pictures from...
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Forum: Beasts
01-20-2013, 03:08 AM
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Progress report; the cruise works fine. It took...
Progress report; the cruise works fine. It took some time to get the switches set for the installation I have but, with some assistance from a local friend and the warm weather yesterday, the unit...
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Forum: Beasts
01-18-2013, 01:28 PM
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[QUOTE=Sock Monkey;20518785]
My question to...
[QUOTE=Sock Monkey;20518785]
My question to you other Stelviites: Do you have approx. 2 gallons left when your low fuel light comes on? -SM/QUOTE]
Yes, when my light comes on I will fill with...
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Forum: Beasts
01-17-2013, 03:38 AM
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My '12 NTX, picked up in late-June from the...
My '12 NTX, picked up in late-June from the dealer in Woodstock, IL, has Engine Number AC 012710. My dealer said it has the roller tappets.
If this new bike has a later engine number (ie;...
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Forum: Beasts
01-13-2013, 03:47 AM
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Forum: Beasts
01-12-2013, 04:18 PM
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Yes, I have the Rostra CC installed and am...
Yes, I have the Rostra CC installed and am working on the "tweaking". At the present time, the unit functions (can be turned "on" and "off", "sets" and is "turned off" by the braking operation) but...
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Forum: Beasts
01-12-2013, 02:35 PM
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Forum: Beasts
01-09-2013, 02:58 AM
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Forum: Beasts
12-18-2012, 03:33 AM
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Forum: Beasts
12-07-2012, 04:07 AM
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Forum: Beasts
12-06-2012, 03:38 AM
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Forum: Beasts
12-05-2012, 03:50 AM
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Let me offer this for comparison -- the '12...
Let me offer this for comparison -- the '12 Suzuki 650-ABS Adventurer is listed on their website as 472# Curb Weight, which I assume is reasonably full of fuel. It has mounted aluminum rear cases...
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Forum: Beasts
12-04-2012, 02:46 PM
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I looked at the Quota when I decided that I...
I looked at the Quota when I decided that I wanted to buy/ride a Guzzi. It was the most similar Guzzi to the Wee-ABS that I was riding at the time. They were only imported in the Year 2000 and...
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Forum: Beasts
11-27-2012, 11:13 AM
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Another solution to consider with much more...
Another solution to consider with much more space/volume than that tool case -- I used a piece of 6" SDR plastic tubing (green colored, thin wall PVC tubing, normally used for drainage pipes) about...
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Forum: Beasts
11-01-2012, 08:49 AM
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Forum: Beasts
11-01-2012, 03:10 AM
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Forum: Beasts
11-01-2012, 03:07 AM
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Forum: Beasts
10-17-2012, 03:57 PM
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Forum: Beasts
10-13-2012, 04:57 PM
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If you get under that little OEM rack there are...
If you get under that little OEM rack there are two solid steel bars (approximately 2cm X 2cm) that are mounted to the rear frame of the bike. It's a substantial support system. I normally carry my...
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