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General Discussion / Re: Talk me out of it

« Last post by turboguzzi on Today at 11:42:10 AM »

Well, since we didnt managed to talk you OUT of it, we might as well help you

quite a few from your list for a song.... just press on the BMW button

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General Discussion / Re: New to me 1987 SPII

« Last post by Cdn850T5NT on Today at 11:36:21 AM »

Is anyone producing the reservoir diaphragm for those?  I rebuilt mine 15 years ago with new seals, etc. but the reservoir diaphragm is beginning to look like the original did.
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It's my sense that to replace the diagram, a person would have to
i) cut-down an automotive one, to make it fit; and to
ii) replace the top plate with a piece of aluminum (shaped identically) so as to be able to exert more-even closure force for the non oem diagram.

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General Discussion / Re: Cold Weather Riding Gear

« Last post by jcctx on Today at 11:09:16 AM »

Well, I see "agro=stitch" is still a thing!!!!

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General Discussion / Re: Audace stumbles on WOT

« Last post by TN Mark on Today at 11:08:21 AM »

Of course I admit to being biased but: the Eldorado is the ‘best’ of the 1400 line.

Then the Audace and the standard California. To me, the California Touring bags are way too wide and the front wheel geometry on the MGX-21 didn’t work for me in the showroom.

I’m still bummed the 1400 line was killed in 2020. Though YouTube has no shortage of AI generated videos of the 2025 and 2026 1400 bikes.

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General Discussion / Happy Thanksgiving!

« Last post by inditx on Today at 11:04:01 AM »

That is all
inditx

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General Discussion / Re: Quickshifter for V85?

« Last post by inditx on Today at 10:56:44 AM »

Either the guy at the dealership is lying or has no idea what he is talking about.  A quickshifter will create more wear however it likely won't be enough wear for anyone to notice during their ownership of a guzzi. There are some junk aftermarket quickshifters (dynojet) that relied on a pressure switch however the ones that use a strain gauge are just as good as the factory because they are functionally identical. They both cut the ignition for a set amount of time when the strain gauge senses the shift. I used annatori on my gsxr when I was younger. The more you raced those bikes, the more often you had to get the dogs recut.

That is highly unlikely as he is renown for his Guzzi knowledge and many on here extoll his Guzziness (I just made that word up) and bikes in general for that matter.
At any rate, for the occasional user, read non racing or track days, like you said I can’t imagine most would notice any wear.
ymmv
inditx

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General Discussion / Re: Talk me out of it

« Last post by PJPR01 on Today at 10:46:53 AM »

While it doesn't have shaft drive, a mid to late 80's Honda VF Interceptor, either 750 or 1000 are impressive bikes.  I used to ride one while at the university, a friend had one.  Fast, decent wind coverage, smooth as silk.  I've often thought it would be nice to find one again.  The chain drive I don't think suffered from many issues, so 4 out 5 on your list if you're willing to consider chain vs. shaft.

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General Discussion / Re: Cold Weather Riding Gear

« Last post by Moparnut72 on Today at 10:32:35 AM »

As good as the Oxford grips are I would go with heated gloves. You can get battery powered ones but I run mine off the bike's electrical system as well as a Gerbings jacket liner. I run both off the bike, the jacket liner has pigtails that go right to the gloves so there aren't a bunch of wires running all over the place. I don't know if you alternator would support all of that. I only used that setup on my Bonneville and Mandello. I haven't tried them on my V7 yet, I intend on checking alternator output and gear draw. I wear leather.
kk

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General Discussion / Re: Audace stumbles on WOT

« Last post by Moparnut72 on Today at 10:19:50 AM »

Sure do. I miss that bike a lot. It would eat miles like crazy. It just got too awkward for me. Being 700 lbs with 6.1" of trail and 32* headstock angle did not contribute to confident parking lot handling, u turns were almost terrifying. A younger bigger kind of guy would be the perfect rider. The MGX which is an Audace with fairing, stereo with all the extra weight would be beyond a regular rider's ability. I once started to lift one off the side stand in the dealership, I didn't finish.
kk

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General Discussion / Re: Talk me out of it

« Last post by blackcat on Today at 10:01:16 AM »

I've toyed with buying BMW's over the years and could never take the plunge. The last time was taking a brand new RT out for a test ride and the transmission clunk was just awful and during the ride shifting it into neutral was difficult at best so I just turned around and brought it back to the dealer.  Then there are all the people I know who either have had final drive problems or have to buy extended warranties on their BMW's with plans to sell the bikes when those warranties run out.   

I'd buy the Honda or Norge depending on mileage and maintenance history but one bike is a sewing machine, which some people like and then there is the Norge and I'll take a twin that I can work on without too much difficulty.

"So here is my current shortlist in alphabetical order:

BMW K75RT
BMW K100RS
BMW R850RT
BMW R1100RT
Honda NT700V Deauville
Moto Guzzi Norge"