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

« Last post by elrealistico on Today at 09:20:44 AM »

This is what they look like, unmolested. A fine example, with less than 5k miles on it 

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BNDnQekio/

But they are asking a lot for it, will probably come down over time I am sure. NO Connection to seller, just throwing it up there.

The valves seem a bit noisy, but even my 04 hydro is sometimes clankier till it gets up to full operating temp

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General Discussion / Re: V7 II wire wheel sealing

« Last post by Bulldog9 on Today at 09:12:20 AM »

Do the V7 II's with spoke rims have safety beads? I sealed my V85 rims and converted to tubeless with good results - effectively 0 pressure loss between rides - and would like to do the same on a Stornello. Yes, I'll find out when I pull the old tires off but would like to know in advance so I can skip ordering new tubes.

They so have the safety bead. I'm going to do the rear tire on my Stornello this spring. The front Shinko 705 still has at least 5k miles on it. I'll replace the rear with a new 705 and run tubeless. Then when I replace the front, will do the kit on it too, and put street classics on the Stornello.

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

« Last post by Tusayan on Today at 09:11:58 AM »

I've owned a few cycles. Bonneville, Valkyrie, Suzuki etc my wife says the V85 with a top box is by far the most comfortable and enjoyable to ride on.

Meanwhile my wife says the exact same setup is for short rides only.  Go figure.  One issue with the TT is passenger foot peg vibration, and the seat padding is thin.  Our long distance rides are an ST4 with Sargent seat and an R100GS (the couch).

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

« Last post by bad Chad on Today at 09:08:23 AM »

No experience with the others, but my wife, as well, really likes the v85TT over v9 and B1100.

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

« Last post by scra99tch on Today at 08:50:25 AM »

I'd almost be willing to make the drive up and hear it run with ya but I am heading out to Vacation tomorrow and won't be back until Sat next week.

These motors have a very real definite tick to them. and I would implore you to view other youtube videos if you've never been up close to one.  From the video hard to tell but more than likely a little loose.

Wat town you live in now?  I alive in Wilton next to Milford.

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General Discussion / Re: V7 II wire wheel sealing

« Last post by Dirk_S on Today at 08:01:48 AM »

Yep, all of the V7 small block wheels have a safety bead. I don’t know for sure, but I’d bet that MT rim style on the small blocks goes back at least to the early 2000s with the Breva and Nevada. Before 2003, they might’ve been all the beadless WM style.

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

« Last post by Cam3512 on Today at 07:35:43 AM »

If I recall, the 2002’s should also have the external fuel pump.  Last year.

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General Discussion / V7 II wire wheel sealing

« Last post by egschade on Today at 07:18:40 AM »

Do the V7 II's with spoke rims have safety beads? I sealed my V85 rims and converted to tubeless with good results - effectively 0 pressure loss between rides - and would like to do the same on a Stornello. Yes, I'll find out when I pull the old tires off but would like to know in advance so I can skip ordering new tubes.

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General Discussion / Re: DIY O-Rings

« Last post by red stripeguz on Today at 07:18:23 AM »

Quote from: Moparnut72 on Today at 02:48:35 PM

This thread gets the rusty wheels in my brain turning. It is recommended that punctured motorcycle tires not be reused. 

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>I've plugged bike tyres several times with no issues, done properly from the inside using the correct stem patch and all is good IMO.

The last rear tyre on my 916 had 2 such repairs and never gave me any bother but I would think superglue is not the best for this as it's not flexible enough?

The Norge was (hopefully past tense) a nail magnet the 1st 6 months I owned it. Ended up plugging the rear tire twice. 2nd plug started leaking a bit so I just replaced the tire a couple weeks agoi. Holding onto the old tire "just in case" 

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

« Last post by WhiteMountainsV85TT on Today at 07:04:46 AM »

Thank you for all the input, very much appreciated. If it's still available, I plan to look it over and listen to it run. Also, I looked up the parts diagram for the head assembly.
It appears to me to be standard push rods, not hydraulic. So hoping it just needs adjusting.