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General Discussion / Re: Ar. Rally

« Last post by johnwesley on Today at 10:02:43 AM »

Looking damp for the camp, so roadcrafter suit and a good tarp or two for the camp. Probably time for new tires too. Don’t trust these in the rain

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General Discussion / Re: Cycle Trader write up for 100,000 miles on a V7

« Last post by Vagrant on Today at 10:01:07 AM »

Not necessarily. They usually burned up one of the coils so it would still charge enough to run but any extra load like GPS, heated grips would go to negative charge.

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General Discussion / Re: Disabled EV in Hot Springs Arkansas

« Last post by johnwesley on Today at 09:59:59 AM »

I had 6204 and 6304 -2RS on the paper in front of me when I called NAPA. Guy on the phone said he’d have them out on the counter. I was sure I told him 6304-2RS and emphasized the 2RS were races, which resulted in miscommunication, I picked up the ones on the counter cus he said they were the ones I said I needed.
So finally after the brutal extraction process, I’d cleaned and de burred the hub, went to put the new ones in and they dropped straight through the hub, 6204 are small enough to fit in side the inner hub. So called NAPA they had the 6304-2RS, sent my wife back in with the good one from the left side. Back together, we rode today. It’s hot 81 with high humidity, here in Hot Springs, meanwhile at home in Minnesnowta they are getting another 3-6” of snow temps in the 30’s. So even with minor bike problems I’d rather be here, fighting deer ticks, and biting flys, riding and fixing bikes.
Life is “GOOD”.

Glad you got it sorted out. Looks like some rain today. I’m not sure what food you are into but there is a little Mexican grocery store with a restaurant in the back. Good authentic Mexican food. They have the best torta I’ve had, torta cubana.

La Bodeguita restaurant y Tienda Latina

1313 Central Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR  71901
United States

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General Discussion / Re: Checking gearbox oil, 2026 V7...

« Last post by Vagrant on Today at 09:45:32 AM »

I just brough one home last week. I don't trust dealers to check anything. The 6 speed has a level check on the side. Hold the bike level and it should be right there. Lean it a tiny bit towards you and it should start to come out. The rear end if your real anal could be drained into a clean measuring cup then reinstalled. You need to fill it through the rear plug at 9 O'clock. A squirt bottle with a hose works best. But seeing bas they know the past issues and now have printed Max 130CC on that plug I didn't bother. I did take a Q tip and put a bend in it and inserted it to make sure oil was in there. Next go ride it you will love it.

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General Discussion / Re: Checking gearbox oil, 2026 V7...

« Last post by guzzisteve on Today at 09:15:10 AM »

Drain all trans oil, fill with exact amount needed, make a dip stick out of popcycle stick, mark stick from fill hole to top edge of oil. Make sure you are on centerstand. If it's not leaking it's still in trans.  Do this when you buy it, fill from factory is unreliable. The dealer is supposed to do this at set up, most put gas in & do nothing for set up.

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General Discussion / Re: Work stand

« Last post by jhem68 on Today at 09:12:18 AM »

One of the WMGR members in Milwaukee WI received one when he purchased a 2021 V7 850 special, He had it for sale on FBM. I don't know if it is still available or not. Where are you located?


John H

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General Discussion / Re: Earth benefits of Artemis 2?

« Last post by SIR REAL ED on Today at 08:59:15 AM »

Tang!

Oh man....how could I forget Tang!

I drank a couple barrels of that delicious orange colored water....

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General Discussion / Re: Stuck bearing case suggestions

« Last post by drdwb on Today at 08:58:34 AM »

If you had included that pertinent bit of information in your original post, it would have helped...

Curious where one finds a Dremel with metal cutting discs at a campground. 

Charlie, have you been to many RV parks or State Parks that have Class A or Class C RVs? A lot of these folks especially those that live in their rigs have a surprisingly good assortment of tools/ equipment. Many remind me of Guzzi folks. And it’s very much like going to a Guzzi rally, be very careful when you pull out your tool box because you will suddenly have a lot of old guys milling around waiting to be asked for their opinion. Some will just pull up a lawn chair with a beer to watch but There are also a lot of Red Green types traveling in those rigs. The experienced ones, do their own electrical AC/DC work, plumbing and mechanical stuff, because they have to. The cost of mobile RV service guys is astronomical. And like a Guzzi rally some know they’re shit and some are dangerous with tools.
 Check out the Robin Williams movie “RV” I think. Last October I watched a crew of campers work together for a day they removed and replaced a guys roof air conditioner, they had all the tools/ equipment they needed, replacement AC was delivered to the site by UPS. And after a group project the beer flows as they sit around and admire their work and share stories.  I’ve yet to see a welder pop out, but I have no doubt some guy is carrying one around hoping to be the next legend.

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General Discussion / Re: Earth benefits of Artemis 2?

« Last post by Bulldog9 on Today at 08:40:29 AM »

Remember the benefits of the Apollo missions?

I ate more than a few Space Food Sticks & drank more than a few Carnation Instant Breakfasts.....

What are the next benefits?

Tang!

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General Discussion / Re: Which Guzzi is best suited for the lunar surface?

« Last post by Bulldog9 on Today at 08:38:16 AM »

Would Earth type motorcycle oil work for a motorcycle on the Moon?

Asking for a friend.....

As it's a pressurized mechanical oiling for the pressure side, I imagine it would work the same. The exception being the gravity return open sump system in the crankcase which would probably would have to be a dry something sealed system. But I would imagine the pressurized system and properties of oil In bearings etc would work the same.