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General Discussion / Re: Bring on the Bobber?

« Last post by bad Chad on Today at 04:27:58 PM »

Yes!

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General Discussion / Re: Bring on the Bobber?

« Last post by Kev m on Today at 04:09:57 PM »

I was at Kissed in PA and they have V9 Bobber Sport with the Olins suspension. I threw a leg over it and was quite impressed I know the engine is slightly de-tuned compared to the V85 but no big g deal. What is everyone's thought? Is it worth sending the Stornello down the road and getting a Bobber?

Do it.

That motor punches above it's specs.

It's the smallblock that feels closest to a big block I've ever felt.

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General Discussion / Re: Bring on the Bobber?

« Last post by vf84pc on Today at 02:39:14 PM »

Yes Kissel Motorsports in Altoona PA

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General Discussion / Re: The USMC Tribe here

« Last post by SemperVee on Today at 02:34:14 PM »

 Literally always has been the official motto.

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Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only / Re: 68 v700 (GC)

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 02:06:35 PM »

Well, very lightly magnetic cylinder wall.  So light that I figured it was zero with only a smidge of wishful thinking tugging at the magnet, but then more slowly and carefully slid the magnet across face of piston which was the true “zero” pull, then just at the edge of the piston it would just slightly jump to the cylinder wall, barely, but consistently. 
So appears to be Nikasil? 
I’ll still pull things apart later for other reasons, but the chrome question is hopefully leaning in the right direction.

Cylinder head is very “factory clean” looking, while the cylinder looks to have been cleaned up then painted.  No distinctive markings on it, and the paint doesn’t look like a hack-job, so i suppose that’s ok.

Sounds like Nikasil.

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General Discussion / Re: The USMC Tribe here

« Last post by TN Mark on Today at 01:18:23 PM »

Always Faithful

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General Discussion / Re: The USMC Tribe here

« Last post by Huzo on Today at 12:59:12 PM »

What does Semper Fi mean ?

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General Discussion / Re: Bring on the Bobber?

« Last post by Bulldog9 on Today at 12:27:22 PM »

I was at Kissed in PA and they have V9 Bobber Sport with the Olins suspension. I threw a leg over it and was quite impressed I know the engine is slightly de-tuned compared to the V85 but no big g deal. What is everyone's thought? Is it worth sending the Stornello down the road and getting a Bobber?

Best of the V9 line IMO. If I didn't already have a Griso to fill this style of riding I would have bought one in a second.

However, I think the Stornello is a better all-around / more flexible motor bike. I'd not trade, I'd add.

Here's my reasoning. If you have room for one you have room for two. And you only ride them one at a time so your costs for oil change intervals tires and other consumables like brakes etc will remain the same. The only real edition is purchase price and insurance/registration. I use Hagerty for my insurance, average $85 to 115 a year for each motorcycle with full replacement coverage and roadside.

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General Discussion / Re: New To Me 2016 Eldorado 1400

« Last post by blu guzz on Today at 12:19:37 PM »

Another agreement on the horn, what a joke. But, years ago in Europe, some cars had a 2 setting horn with city and country.  It may be that in the urban areas in Europe, the db are limited.

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General Discussion / Re: Bring on the Bobber?

« Last post by Dirk_S on Today at 11:49:29 AM »

I just came here to say I’m a fan of that dealer, assuming you meant Kissell Motorsports?