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General Discussion / Re: New To Me 2016 Eldorado 1400

« Last post by TN Mark on Today at 01:21:42 PM »

WooHoo


















I’ll get some nicer, outdoor pictures over the next couple of days.

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General Discussion / Re: V7 I / II Fuel Cap Replacement

« Last post by DoubleGuzzi on Today at 12:17:53 PM »

I'm having a wee bit of a struggle undoing the large circlip on the underside of the top. My exchangeable heads circlip pliers keep popping off, just before the clip ends are squeezed enough to lift out the clip. Frustrating but hopefully I'll get there in the end.

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General Discussion / Re: How old is too old for tires?

« Last post by red stripeguz on Today at 12:12:55 PM »

If you really want to learn about motorcycle tires in today's market, watch this video: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lTymA0d6XI


It may open a few eyes!

The Avon Spirit ST's I have on the V7 were made in Belgium

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General Discussion / Re: Bulldog's V85

« Last post by Bulldog9 on Today at 12:05:46 PM »

I have one of these on my Stornello and really like being able to keep an eye on oil temp.

Any reason why one for a V9 wouldn't work on the V85??

https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=281&products_id=2794

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General Discussion / Re: How old is too old for tires?

« Last post by LowRyter on Today at 11:43:10 AM »

My V11 Sport was in the shop for 20 months for transmission repair.  When I got it out, the tires were pretty stiff handled a bit wooden.  The front was replaced because the left side showed significant tread wear.  I replaced it and kept the rear.   Handles OK now.  Dunlop Roadsmart 3 on front...Roadsmart whatever on the back.

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General Discussion / Re: Selling a bike

« Last post by Ncdan on Today at 11:29:24 AM »

FBM, hands down. Free advertising and a lot of viewers. No better way to advertise your bike.

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General Discussion / Re: Brighter taillights

« Last post by Tom H on Today at 11:14:51 AM »

Superbright led may still have a tail red light bulb with white led's on one side to light the license plate.

Tom

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General Discussion / Re: Selling a bike

« Last post by Perazzimx14 on Today at 11:02:42 AM »

My favorite is when they say, “What’s the lowest you can go?” U.S. citizens don’t understand the art of haggling.

My response the this question is either:

1. The lowest I can go is $0.01 if I go any lower I’m not selling, I’m giving away.

2. What is the absolute maximum you pay?

Stupid question deserve stupid answers!

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General Discussion / Re: Selling a bike

« Last post by Motormike on Today at 10:59:04 AM »

I was going to mention Bring-a-Trailer as well.  I've sold two bikes using them.  They are something of a PITA to deal with because of their (to me at least) ridiculous photo requirements of 65 to 70 photos!  But the bikes DO sell.  I would think an unusual bike like the V10 Centauro might do reasonably well there.  One nice thing is they vet buyers and sellers, so it seems to be a much safer option than other on-line sites. Because of that, there is no guarantee they will accept your bike for listing. You can go on their website and do a search of closed auctions and see if and what other Moto Guzzi's have gone for.

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General Discussion / Re: Selling a bike

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 10:57:36 AM »

I'll promote the Facebook group that Mike Skaggs started and I help moderate: "Moto Guzzi Bikes & Parts FS".

https://www.facebook.com/groups/898627433562137

Mike and I "run a tight ship" and that occasionally ruffles a few feathers. Oh well.