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General Discussion / Re: Re-setting the service wrench icon on the V85's

« Last post by Moparnut72 on Today at 09:33:45 AM »

I think the service wrench on the '26's needs to be reset by the dealer although there is a device being sold for about $300 that can do it. On mine, a '26, the screen is LCD so it is a faint grey and not very intrusive. I hardly notice it unless I am looking for it.
kk

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General Discussion / Re: Installing triple trees

« Last post by n3303j on Today at 09:29:51 AM »

Rollers rust out before they wear out so most any roller will be an improvement. Just fill the area with waterproof grease and stay out if salt water.

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General Discussion / Re: low HP power? Cali 1100ev 1998

« Last post by Vagrant on Today at 09:29:19 AM »

I think there is a screen in the top of the fuel pump. I bet you didn't clean it. And you might just check the filter again you might have missed some junk.
Next the TPS might need replacing.

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General Discussion / Re: V100 Standard Vs S

« Last post by kingoffleece on Today at 09:28:44 AM »

I'd expect that bike to be very stiffly sprung due to it's extreme sporting nature.  The few Factory bikes I've ridden were certainly not plush, but then again I expected them to be aimed at high speeds and smooth track days.  Not surprised that the bikes were too stiff for street riding.

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General Discussion / Re: 2025 Piaggio Year-End Financial Results...

« Last post by Moparnut72 on Today at 09:23:06 AM »

I expect Aprilia to remain competitive this season. They have done a lot of work on their bikes over the off season especially in the aero arena. I suspect that Ducati rested on their laurels and didn't do a lot probably because a whole new bike will be raced next year. Bez has also become a premier rider giving Marquez a run for his money. I am no fan of MM as he is much too aggressive, he was penalized in the last race for extreme blocking. In boat racing it is called bearing away resulting in a DQ.
kk

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General Discussion / Re: New Guzzi Dealer in Northern VA

« Last post by SLDMRossi on Today at 09:18:11 AM »

Yes...Piaggio (and many other motorcycle and car companies too) have been playing around with Freight fees by burying Tariff expenses within it.

SR

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General Discussion / Re: Installing triple trees

« Last post by Moparnut72 on Today at 09:10:12 AM »

I put All Balls bearings in the steering stem of my T3. I was chastised for using these cheap bearings. For a bike that will be a really low mileage machine. The T3 uses Tapered rollers, they looked good to me. I know that a lot of guys on one of the Harley sites uses them with good results.
kk

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General Discussion / Re: V100 Standard Vs S

« Last post by bronzestar1 on Today at 08:33:51 AM »

I have a '26 Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory (another Piaggio product like Guzzi), that has the full Ohlins front and single shock rear suspension.  As delivered, the settings were so stiff I got bounced around on the seat pretty good.  I took all the preload off the rear spring, and adjusted the knob on the shock two clicks towards soft from the middle.  Did the same for the front forks, two clicks softer than the middle.  It's still a somewhat bouncy ride, so my experience would be that unless you're tracking the bike, or are an absolute expert at suspension settings, the Ohlins upgrade isn't worth it on the Mandello S.  Now, if there are some other things included in the model upgrade, like TPMS, heated grips, more rider aids, etc., that might make it worthwhile.   

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General Discussion / Re: low HP power? Cali 1100ev 1998

« Last post by guzzisteve on Today at 08:10:03 AM »

On the vent line there is a tip over valve, may be no good, delete it. How about air cleaner? Might want to set valves too.

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General Discussion / Re: Magic Carpet Ride

« Last post by SIR REAL ED on Today at 07:33:49 AM »

Kept an eye out for a Convert for several years; then stumbled on to a cherry CM450A. Was to nice to put a lot of miles on. In the dozen years I had it I put 1600 miles on it. Still fun tho!!!!!!!

You are talking about the Honda automatic correct?

That would be a very rare beast.