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General Discussion / Re: New opinions on preferred mesh summer jacket

« Last post by brider on April 18, 2024, 10:37:33 PM »

Great reviews. Figured the worse thing that could happen is I had to return it. After receiving it and using it now for 2 years, I agree with the reviews. This thing is fantastic and well worth the little money.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/305275358074?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&var=604239210211

I'm glad you fessed up to buying one of these "thrifty"-priced jackets, there are a bazillion different variations of this style on Amazon & ebay, all with similar poorly-translated and obviously off-shore writeups, but surprisingly good-looking and well-made looking.  Tempting for the price. And light-colored is what I want, most have excessive black panels (in my opinion).

I see Tourmaster has a mesh jacket that gets good reviews, might go for that one because my Transition 3.0 fits so well and is well-made. But thanks for all the suggestions, I look up all of them to make comparisons.

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General Discussion / Re: Knuckle Duster Head Protectors!

« Last post by Turin on April 18, 2024, 10:10:39 PM »

no real issues getting to the plug.

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General Discussion / Re: LeMans 850 Frame/Engine Numbers

« Last post by Turin on April 18, 2024, 09:59:55 PM »

Sure it isn't a issue with the stamping or casting that makes it look like a VB? Some lemans stampings weren't cast straight making some VE's look like a VF

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General Discussion / Re: LeMans 850 Frame/Engine Numbers

« Last post by Mojo53 on April 18, 2024, 08:56:54 PM »

I just wanted to add more confusion to the serial number discussion. I have a 1976 LeMans with an engine number of VB 070239. Yes, it's definitely VB not VE.  Frame number is 70239 with a build date of Jan-1976. A really early LeMans I think.

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Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only / Re: 76 Convert Restoration

« Last post by Dave Swanson on April 18, 2024, 08:56:07 PM »

Looking great Dave!

I never knew there was a rubber boot on the clutch activation arm, where these rubber boots on all of the big Twins?

Thanks

Jim

Only the Convert. 

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Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only / Re: Another Benelli Egg bike

« Last post by Canuck750 on April 18, 2024, 08:45:51 PM »

I made up two cable ferrule ends today, I had a length of scrap 10mm diameter brass, turned down to 6.4mm, drilled a 2.7mm through hole, parted off at 7mm, opened up one end of the ferrule to 4mm.



I am not too comfortable soldering cables, it seem the cable needs a lot of heat while the brass gets hot super quick, lots of flux and then solder



I think its a good solder joint?



The 6.4mm ferrule just slides into the 6.5mm opening in the post



and the two cables are finished



now if I could just get the damn head back from the second machine shop I could finish this bike and get to tuning it and final sorting

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Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only / Re: 76 Convert Restoration

« Last post by Canuck750 on April 18, 2024, 08:38:55 PM »

Looking great Dave!

I never knew there was a rubber boot on the clutch activation arm, where these rubber boots on all of the big Twins?

Thanks

Jim

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General Discussion / Re: New opinions on preferred mesh summer jacket

« Last post by kingoffleece on April 18, 2024, 08:16:11 PM »

I muse a Vanson mesh or one from HELD.  Substantial-not lightweight and flows enough air for sure.
Losing skin is right up there with zero novacaine root canal.

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General Discussion / Re: Could be a return to fold moment ahead

« Last post by kingoffleece on April 18, 2024, 08:10:59 PM »

I'm THAT guy about how horrible stock shocks are.  The V7-850 is surprisingly good out of the gate.  Really no need to change unless riding bad frost heave roads or 10/10ths pace.

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General Discussion / Re: Could be a return to fold moment ahead

« Last post by Dirk_S on April 18, 2024, 08:08:05 PM »

My only complaint about the V7 is that the Stock suspension is horrible!!!

Fascinating, because I’ve seen multiple reviews that say the E5’s shocks are much better than the previous iterations. Ah well. Guess that’s how they keep them below a price point.

The newest V7 has become of a bit of a porker, pushing closer and closer to 500 lb. I’m a broken record about weight, but the older versions were once appreciated for being lighter and nimble.