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General Discussion / Re: For you motorcycle camping lovers

« Last post by pehayes on December 29, 2025, 11:12:52 PM »

I have a similar one made by KHYAM of England.  Can't sell in the USA because they don't test for or meet US flameproof standards.  I happened to have a good Guzzi friend planning a visit from England and he had some extra luggage space available.  I have the 3-man Igloo.  Used to refer to their tents as "20 second tents".

https://khyam.co.uk/collections/quick-erect-tents

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

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General Discussion / Re: Guzzis at Mecum 2026

« Last post by Tkelly on December 29, 2025, 08:48:17 PM »

CX looks nice,reasonable price if it runs good.

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General Discussion / Re: V9 Bobber

« Last post by Tkelly on December 29, 2025, 08:41:15 PM »

My history is similar,just bought a Roamer and it feel like an EV but lighter,50 mpg plenty of power.

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General Discussion / Re: V9 Bobber

« Last post by Tkelly on December 29, 2025, 08:33:35 PM »

I bought BadChads Roamer a nd I have the same impression,it feel like an EV to ride but lighter.Looking forward to warm weather.

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General Discussion / Re: V9 Bobber

« Last post by Guzzidad on December 29, 2025, 07:29:21 PM »

   A little background on my Bobber purchase. I started riding Guzzi's in the early 80's. My first was an 850T. Then an 89 LeMans, 1100 Sport, Norge, and a few others. Never did I think I would be happy with a small block. But then a friend of mine let me ride his chrome tank Anniversary model. Took me by surprise. And I have to face the fact that I'm getting a little older now and just don't have the strength I used to have to push a 600# bike around. Two years ago the Local Harley shop took a 2020 V7 Racer in on trade. I had no choice. I had to save it from the ape hanger crowd. It's been a lot of fun. Takes me back to my youth when I was riding old Nortons and Triumphs. It's a lot more comfortable than it looks, but it does have a slight forward lean and the back of my neck was getting tired holding the weight of the helmet up. I wanted a more upright seating position and I saw this Bobber for sale. It's the same weight as the Racer but with a slightly bigger engine. Honestly, it feels like a big block. This might be the bike I ride into the sunset.

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General Discussion / Re: For you motorcycle camping lovers

« Last post by Dr. Enzo Toma on December 29, 2025, 07:17:52 PM »

If fast setup is your goal, that or a Coleman instant setup might be nice. I noticed they didn't show how long it takes to take the tent down though, and that setup mechanism looks a lot like that of an umbrella, which I've broken quite a few of.
Some other reviews on it to consider:
https://www.reddit.com/r/camping/comments/1dir254/has_anyone_here_tried_this_three_sec_tent_thoughts/

Personally, for motocamping I tend to stick to "regular" backpacking tents one might find at an outdoor retailer. Poles strung together with stretch cord. When they break it's usually just a snapped cord which you can replace, or a broken pole which you can replace or go to REI and buy a pole splint for, or a zipper that is serviceable. Some of the elderly and/or disabled folks I've traveled with are big fans of the Coleman instant-up tents as they provide standing room and can fit cots to sleep on. While I can, I try to pack lighter and smaller than that. They've got full size touring bikes with sidecars and trailers, so space and weight are less of an issue.

My MSR Hubba Hubba 2 person tent in the woods of Thurmond, WV

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General Discussion / Re: Guzzis at Mecum 2026

« Last post by Dr. Enzo Toma on December 29, 2025, 05:44:51 PM »

From my observations of previous Mecum motorcycle auctions, it's common for many of the bikes to come from collections. The one motorcycle I bought through Mecum, a Yamaha moped, was even part of an architect's collection that was whittled down. I do think many of those collections tend to be liquidations, but some just regularly move bikes around. They'll sell a few and buy a few.

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General Discussion / Re: Winter project V7ii seal replacement

« Last post by Error on December 29, 2025, 12:27:12 PM »

At the point your at, I would go for pulling the rear wheel, swingarm (with or without rear drive attached. Lighter and easier to work with if the drive is removed) and then get to the trans. You will also need to get it off the enterstand sice you need to work with the frame rails.

Basically that’s the plan. I’m currently thinking I will pull it all as one unit, but if that becomes an issue I can pull it as sections as well.

What I’m trying to find information on now is the seal
Between the transmission and the clutch housing. Not sure if I can replace it from the housing side or not. If not I’ll have to separate the transmission and replace from the gear side, which I’d rather avoid if I can, I hate dealing with transmissions.

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General Discussion / Re: 750 Ambassador head mystery

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on December 29, 2025, 12:17:40 PM »

Thanks Charlie,

Do you have some contact info for that machine shop? Sounds like you trust their work.

Nitin

Sent you a PM.

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General Discussion / Re: V9 Bobber

« Last post by TN Mark on December 29, 2025, 12:11:25 PM »

Congratulations on the V9 Bobber.

Hopefully the Givi 140A screen will solve your issue.