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General Discussion / Re: Strange that some love racing at the top level

« Last post by PJPR01 on Today at 09:47:01 AM »

It was great to see these athletes on full display at COTA last weekend...managed to see all of Moto 2 and Moto GP, missed the Moto 3 race.

Incredible dedication to fitness, mental training and riding...to be the best, it's all consuming, but with a great support system around them.

If it's your passion, it will be work, but the passion drives discipline as well.

Great day at the track to see the races!

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General Discussion / For Honda CL350 Lovers

« Last post by Dave Swanson on Today at 09:27:17 AM »

Almost everyone of a certain age has a late 60s or early 70s CL (or CB) 350 amongst their bike experience.

This one was pushed home from a neighborhood garage sale many years ago for $250.   A couple years ago I did a complete restoration.  I hardly rode it post restoration, because it had a carb issue that I didn't have the time to solve due to being preoccupied by other restorations.  The CL got pushed to the side for a couple of years until the spirit moved me to tackle the carbs.

A couple weeks ago I got serious and found my carb issue.  Now it is running like a champ. 

It really brings back the memories.  My old buddy had a 69 CL350 that I learned to ride on.  It is like stepping back in time.



 

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General Discussion / Re: Disabled EV in Hot Springs Arkansas

« Last post by guzzisteve on Today at 09:00:06 AM »

I would not use a bearing that has no Mfg marked on it or not from a western country, cept Japan. All Balls is junk Chinese had them last only 11mi on one bike.

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General Discussion / Re: Disabled EV in Hot Springs Arkansas

« Last post by drdwb on Today at 08:51:36 AM »

Thanks for the reference number.  Had to chuckle at the link to Jeff on Amazon for a 12 pac of them from Pete.

In the spring of 2024 we attached the side car to the EV, I had to replace the rear bearings in July of 24 when I saw bearings dropping out during a tire change. So I probably should have done the front ones at the same time, would have been much easier in my home shop where I have all the necessary tools and equipment.

I guess this is one of those character building learning experiences. I was very lucky yesterday, cus when they went I was approaching a stop sign, about to enter a freeway ramp. I lost all front brakes and there were vehicles and my wife in front of me on her Stone, when I realized I had no brakes and couldn’t stop, I saw a drive way on the right and managed to narrowly miss my wife and vehicles and muscle it into the driveway to a flat open lot on the corner where the rear brake finally grabbed enough. We’ve been riding on back country roads here in the Ozarks of Missouri and Arkansas ,where curve signs are posted saying “ Curvy and Steep”. So I’d guess the Guzzi Guarding Angels were looking out for me.

Thanks again for the help. Now looking for the nearest parts store.  This will be a memorable April Fool’s Day .

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General Discussion / V85 Euro 4 Check Engine After Service

« Last post by Emsflyer84 on Today at 08:37:06 AM »

Hey all, I just bought a 2020 V85tt and had the dealer complete a full service on the bike before I picked it up.  They did all the fluids, valve check, several service bulletins / recalls, etc.  The dealer is over an hour from me and the weather isn't great yet so I trailered the bike home.  As soon as I started the bike, I got a check engine light.  Not the "wrench" service icon, it's the orange engine icon.  It comes on when I turn the key to the on position and doesn't go off until I turn off the bike.  I rode it 10 miles after getting it home and there were no obvious issues with the bike.  I did disconnect the battery for a bit it hopes it would reset but it did not.

I know the obvious answer is to bring it back to the dealer and have it scanned but since they are 1.5 hours away, I'd need to rent a trailer, take a day off from work, etc.  I'm willing to do that but looking for any insight into anything else I can check myself before making the trip.  Thanks in advance!

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General Discussion / Re: Disabled EV in Hot Springs Arkansas

« Last post by 73 sport on Today at 08:11:17 AM »

    If all these bearings were greased and adjusted properly, why did they fail?

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General Discussion / Re: Disabled EV in Hot Springs Arkansas

« Last post by moto on Today at 08:01:18 AM »

I bought my last set at a farm supply store so I suppose I got the farmer's discount too. Those stores are common.

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General Discussion / Re: Disabled EV in Hot Springs Arkansas

« Last post by Wayne Orwig on Today at 07:51:11 AM »

Replaced my EV front bearings somewhere in Montana. The NAPA store had them in stock and gave me a 'farmers' discount'. 
Probably was 6204 2RS.

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General Discussion / Re: Disabled EV in Hot Springs Arkansas

« Last post by Bob Wegman on Today at 07:13:44 AM »

I had my rear wheel bearings fail at the Virginia rally several years ago.  Thought I was doomed but, the local NAPA store had them in stock.  Changed them on the side of the road and enjoyed the rest of the rally, and the six hundred mile ride home.

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General Discussion / Re: Disabled EV in Hot Springs Arkansas

« Last post by PeteS on Today at 06:58:59 AM »

Jeff has them.

https://www.amazon.com/20x47x14mm-Pre-Lubricated-Performance-Effective-6204-RS/dp/B0CZKYPDDB/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2U3XSVFUTDSTA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zLn9qusu0rNsYVQozZWg5Z0LYPUrbLz-IMwN6O_Qqy0Zdq4t-Ue33YGChzB_7t-BjY7GE0J3lYhqktJGi6gTCigvaPlDyaqK6W47CYyIFXf5-zQcCXOz2g6UfI2dAlCMpc5e8hsdzUIjD2jmaxX8rxC7LEof4G0q53clgRsL4ARip2_bHuhirMYYwNbd2cMOZIGd2ucdGX8Cje1pZ45Zj9odeqmQDWZVJ2AcAFCQSFc.2n1QDbw1bg5MjoBDxZhjvEC8FexxI-NXr3T1VtUFMlE&dib_tag=se&keywords=6204%2Bbearing&qid=1775044636&sprefix=6204%2Bbearing%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-3&th=1

Pete