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General Discussion / Re: 2 Up on V100, New Stelvio or V85 Strada

« Last post by ridingron on Today at 03:23:24 PM »

I don't see much of the info and opinions having much use without some physical size and numbers. Example: rider 160 lbs and pass. 110 lbs compared to a rider 240 and pass. 140 lbs. Throw in heights and maybe leg length and things change again. How folded up does the passenger have to be to fit?  At 6'2' and 255 lbs, I find my V85TT a nice ride, very comfortable and nimble enough for me. Add my 5'10' and 150 lbs GF and it becomes a plodding ride. We take my other bike (1100 cc/ 101 HP/ 74 ft. lb torque)  and it's all good. Don't know about the V100 or Stelvio. 

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General Discussion / Re: Agostini Fairing for V7

« Last post by Dirk_S on Today at 03:23:20 PM »

Got an email, here is the skinny:

"Ciao Stephen

 Thanks for contact us, unfortunatley this fairing do not fit in the- v7 II 2016 . we have produced for the –euro5 version ..

Price is 1050.00 euro for unpainted kit including mirrors and lower handelbars"

I can’t see how it couldn’t fit a V7 II or any other V7 pre-850. I mean sure, you’d have to deal with the gap created by the loss of those dumb eagle wing protrusions from the headlight, but otherwise, I’m sure at most one would simply need to make minor modifications to bracket attachment, etc.

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General Discussion / Re: 2002 California - valve noise. Could it be something worse than just adjusting?

« Last post by Wayne Orwig on Today at 03:10:38 PM »

I wonder if that bike could be a hydro? FWIW, I owned an 03 Aluminum, that was a hydro ,and it said 2002 date of manufacture  on the vin plate. That engine was almost silent, as far as valve clatter. It had the "fix" at 10K miles, and I sold it with 31K trouble free miles. It was a great sidecar tug!   
Rick.

The hydraulic lifter models where pretty quiet. Until they weren't.

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General Discussion / Re: Breva 1100 luggage rack compatibility

« Last post by kfz on Today at 03:06:27 PM »

That is just the rack cover, you will still need the rack mounts, which is what actually bolts to the frame.   Essentially what they are calling a rack is a very nice bit of plastic that attaches to two steel rods, that if you don't have, you will need to make this work.

Thanks, it didnt look right. No bolt holes.

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General Discussion / Re: V7 II wire wheel sealing

« Last post by bigbikerrick on Today at 02:11:48 PM »

I have done that to 4 Guzzis. 3 with borranis,and one with the chromed  steel wheels. I used  3M 5100 marine sealant,(expensive) and on the other 2 I used regular GE  silicone caulking. All of them have sealed up perfectly, for over 10 years.
Rick

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General Discussion / Re: 2002 California - valve noise. Could it be something worse than just adjusting?

« Last post by bigbikerrick on Today at 02:05:09 PM »

I wonder if that bike could be a hydro? FWIW, I owned an 03 Aluminum, that was a hydro ,and it said 2002 date of manufacture  on the vin plate. That engine was almost silent, as far as valve clatter. It had the "fix" at 10K miles, and I sold it with 31K trouble free miles. It was a great sidecar tug!   
Rick.

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General Discussion / Re: Stelvio NTX ABS error and no speedo

« Last post by PJPR01 on Today at 01:57:47 PM »

There is a speed sensor on the swingarm. Check the connections and wiring first, but may have to replace it. Not an uncommon problem.

From memory, I think this is correct...and I believe the speed sensor is different from the ABS sensor, at least I recall it being that way on the Norge.  The wire can fray, or it gets water in it...it runs on the underside of the CARC with the connector towards the middle of the bike/near the frame.

Will have to look at the bike when I get home to confirm.

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General Discussion / Re: V7 II wire wheel sealing

« Last post by Bulldog9 on Today at 01:53:26 PM »

I was planning on using the outex kit and then once cured throw a bottle of rideon sealant inside.

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General Discussion / Re: Stelvio NTX ABS error and no speedo

« Last post by Dingo1 on Today at 01:52:08 PM »

Well went to the dealer, they couldn't retrieve any extra information as PADS diagnostics can't read my bike as too old. So back to the drawing board as they say.

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General Discussion / Re: 2002 California - valve noise. Could it be something worse than just adjusting?

« Last post by rtbickel on Today at 01:50:50 PM »

The valvetrain on my 02 Cal SS has been noisier than that since new with a little wacka wacka at idle, quiets down at speed.  Valves have generally required minimal adjustment at the required intervals, now 40,000 + miles.