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General Discussion / Re: Anyone ever moved forks up?

« Last post by faffi on Today at 03:29:52 PM »

It will alter the steering geometry and CoG, something you can find to be better or worse than stock - after you make a test ride. If you lower the rear that same amount, you will retain the geometry, but you will lower the CoG further. Whether you want to lower just the front, or include the rear, one inch should not be enough to render the bike dangerous. So why not try it and see what YOU feel?

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General Discussion / Re: Ever-shrinking list of Guzzi rallies

« Last post by Motormike on Today at 03:19:26 PM »

The big Harley rallies are a ghost of their former selves.  Daytona Bike Week especially.  Although Sturgis still seems to pack em in.  I used to ride to all kinds of smaller events around the south like Myrtle Beach, Cherokee, even the ABATE rally at the old Atlanta Fair Grounds was packed back in the day.  All gone now.  Just as well, I'm too old for that nonsense now.

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General Discussion / Re: Cold Weather demands Intellectual Curiosity.....

« Last post by guzzisteve on Today at 03:12:01 PM »

Day drinking? 

Too many tasty brownies maybe.

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General Discussion / Anyone ever moved forks up?

« Last post by SemperVee on Today at 03:02:14 PM »

  Old trick I did on both my Vstrom1000's was to raise forks a bit approx 1 inch above triple tree to lower the front end a bit and thereby the saddle height. Doing this would  Lower the windshield on the EV along with less stress on the front brake line since I have spacers acting as 1 inch risers under the stock triple tree handle bar riser -  I am thinking of doing it to my 03 EV.    Anyone ever do this themselves for any reason and review outcome?  thanks.

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General Discussion / Re: Cold Weather demands Intellectual Curiosity.....

« Last post by Ncdan on Today at 02:45:53 PM »

IMHO, no oil additive can or will replace metal that has worn off any moving part inside any internal combustion engine.
However it’s a proven fact that reputable oil additive
such as Marvel mystery oil, that contains detergent can breakdown built up of light to moderate slug and varnish build up, which can hamper the oil transfer in lifters and pushrods. And I will add especially in older design motors like my jeep TJ 4.0 I6 motor.
I think there has been to much documentation of reputable mechanics testimonies over the years that the addition of some of these additives eliminated, stuck lifters and push rods, in the valve train system in older engines.

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General Discussion / Re: Need a 1998 Centauro?

« Last post by Stormtruck2 on Today at 01:59:44 PM »

I have two. Not sure the wife would buy that like gremlins, they multiplied when I washed one getting it wet.  She's an accountant, real good at counting the numbers of my bikes in the garage.

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General Discussion / Re: Ever-shrinking list of Guzzi rallies

« Last post by johnwesley on Today at 01:49:25 PM »

Looks like we're just not garnering interest in rallies much anymore. No national rally last year or this year, fewer standard rallies, and just a waning perhaps in the rally-by-a-campfire interest. I do see still good numbers in the MSTA/BMWRA/BMWMOA rallies I attend. Still, numbers of people buying Guzzis seem up...they're just not campers/rallygoers.
https://www.mgnoc.com/rally_calendar.html

The BMWMOA is the last big event for owner groups. I enjoy that event. Seems some state events are still going on. Arkansas has the Guzzi camp out again this year. It will be the first one I have been able to attend. My job kept me out of most of them. Some events don't make the calander such as the MoKan guzzi rally. Still alot out there, you just may have to dig on FB and here to find them.

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General Discussion / Re: Need a 1998 Centauro?

« Last post by Turin on Today at 12:45:22 PM »

No body needs a Centauro.

That said I love mine and it's an absolute hoot to ride. Highly recommended!

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General Discussion / Re: Ever-shrinking list of Guzzi rallies

« Last post by bad Chad on Today at 12:31:06 PM »

From my observations, most all m/c rallies are on the decline.   I plan to enjoy as many as I can, as long as I can!
PS. MGNA has been struggling to get nationals for at least the last decade.

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General Discussion / Re: Why Do We Buy a Guzzi?

« Last post by Scott Carpenter on Today at 12:13:20 PM »

As one of Australia's greatest lawyers said in the High Court some years ago, "its just the vibe. The whole thing. The vibe".