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General Discussion / Re: Best kept secret or early April fools joke?

« Last post by Huzo on Today at 06:34:36 PM »

Every once in awhile I see these renderings for a future v85 sport. I even saw one a couple months ago that basically turned the v85 chassis into a V7 sport style. Of course I'd love it if they did, but I doubt it.

So why was I roundly criticised by the established luminaries when I suggested that very thing ages ago, when Beetle and Pete Roper were around ?
I was always shot down by conventional wisdom gems such as…
“It won’t stand up against the current crop of Japanese stuff…”
“They won’t pass the new emission regs..”
“Good idea…! They will sell at least two dozen of them…”
and a dozen other contrived responses.
Us old farts just want what we want and are not heavily swayed by popular (young) opinion.

A throw back to the Le Mans with a scaled down 850 version of the current V100 motor, would scuttle the sales base of anything else from Mandello del Lario.
 They would not be able to keep up with demand.

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General Discussion / Re: Something for the Brain trust

« Last post by Bulldog9 on Today at 05:39:17 PM »

Now you know why so many RVr’s flat tow Jeeps.
Let’s see some pics of your RV.
. I have RV envy and am always watching the used one on line.

It's not much to look at, but it runs like a top. Super glad we have city sewer in my neighborhood  . 

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General Discussion / Re: NGC Snoblower motor question

« Last post by SIR REAL ED on Today at 05:24:08 PM »

that’s pretty good Ed

Thanks.  I appreciated the self-deprecating humor even at the time.  My friend, with his teenage tender ego did not like that comment much.

I'm sure most parents arrive at that realization at some point.

Me: "How is Eric junior doing these days?"
My brother-in-law: "He is a lot like me.  And I quit bragging about that several years ago!"

Paul Sr. and Paul Jr. on East Coast Choppers reminded me of some many Father-Son relationships I've known.

Paul Sr. would go on endless rants about Paul Jr.'s lack of talent, skill, etc, etc.
Then Mikey, Paul Sr.'s son and Paul Jr.'s brother would put it all in perspective.

"Just remember Dad, his shortcomings as a son, are your shortcoming as a father!"

Ouch!

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General Discussion / Re: NGC Snoblower motor question

« Last post by fotoguzzi on Today at 05:00:23 PM »

one of my best friends in high school's father had a line he used any time my friend screwed up.

"The problem with kids is you can teach them everything you know and they still don't know anything!"

that’s pretty good Ed

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General Discussion / Re: Foreign Visitors

« Last post by fotoguzzi on Today at 04:57:41 PM »

shake to flip coin

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General Discussion / Re: Something for the Brain trust

« Last post by fotoguzzi on Today at 04:49:49 PM »

Now you know why so many RVr’s flat tow Jeeps.
Let’s see some pics of your RV.
. I have RV envy and am always watching the used one on line.

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General Discussion / Re: Best kept secret or early April fools joke?

« Last post by Bulldog9 on Today at 04:25:31 PM »

Every once in awhile I see these renderings for a future v85 sport. I even saw one a couple months ago that basically turned the v85 chassis into a V7 sport style. Of course I'd love it if they did, but I doubt it.

I'm still waiting to see the next iteration of the v100 motor, whether it's a California or a true faux fairing sport touring bike. I'm not however holding my breath.

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Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only / Re: 1975 850T Survivor Project

« Last post by cmice on Today at 04:13:50 PM »

Short update for today.  Rear main lip-seal changed, and the rear main bearing is in the freezer waiting for the "big day" when the crank goes back in.

In cleaning up the rear main bearing, I forgot that there was still the old gasket stuck to it.  I don't know when whoever was in here was in here, but they used some sort of gasket sealant that got super hard and really stubborn over the last 30 odd years (can't be 50, surely).  Anyway, spent some quality time with a steamer with a brass-bristle brush attachment, and the almighty razor blade, and those stubborn things finally relented and came off nicely.  New gaskets will get hylomar - doesn't harden, cleans up easily, love that stuff.

New rear main lip seal went in with only oil - no sealant.  Old seal had I think shellac type sealant, and was a bear to get out. 

Some arbitrary engine shots.

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General Discussion / Re: V85TT 2020 vs 2023

« Last post by Trialsman on Today at 03:47:12 PM »

If you go for the 2020, I have a de-cat exhaust for it (cheap price).  It really kills the heat on the feet.  I just put on a system to my newer one for the same reason.  If the price is right, the 2020 is just as good a bike.  I have had both.

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General Discussion / Re: V85TT 2020 vs 2023

« Last post by Clifton on Today at 03:35:10 PM »

Different exhaust and the 23 doesn't put out as much heat to the rider.