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« Last post by n3303j on April 21, 2024, 05:07:48 PM »
Thank you, Charlie. Great tip!  I have found some thin clear vinyl tubing, used in a nasal cannula for medical oxygen delivery, that is the perfect size to slip over the springs. I am speculating, that possibly marine heat shrink tubing, will work very well, as it can be "shrunken" over the springs. The brakes are working excellently right now, but they always do for a while, after a good cleaning/lubing and sanding of the shoes. I plan to take it back apart to add the tubing to the springs.
Rick D.
I think the tube is supposed to slip over the whole coiled part of the spring body, not just the wire. Cannula tubing is kind of small, no?  Like this, but brake spring size.
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« Last post by Huzo on April 21, 2024, 04:52:28 PM »
I like shaft drive because they are clean, and because I do not have to worry about wheel alignment. Shaft does not mean maintenance free.
I found out years ago that a good way not to have to “worry” about drive chains, is to just….. Adjust them….  I would not turn away from a chain drive Guzzi, just because it was chain drive. When I have had occasion to ride beside my Triumph Sprint ST at highway speeds, I loved to look at the bottom run of the chain. On smooth roads, the non driving section sat absolutely still. Just a gentle harmonic sway as the suspension ironed out the dips…. Magic.
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« Last post by bronzestar1 on April 21, 2024, 04:22:28 PM »
I have stubby 28" legs. On my V7III when I had a custom Maier? seat done, I had him add one inch. No problem flat footing and no need to lower the pegs.
I'd like to get something like the Corsa solo seat on my Special Edition, with tri-colore stitching, that would look SO cool!
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« Last post by bronzestar1 on April 21, 2024, 04:19:09 PM »
I recently sold a 2018 Triumph Street Twin, did a LOT of mods to it, but realized I'm not a British bike fan (yes, I know they're made in India), so I sold it. I picked up my '23 V7 Special Edition on Friday, but have only been able to put a few miles on it because of all the rain this weekend. I also have a 2018 Aprilia Dorsoduro 900, which is a Scrambler-ish kind of bike, and the riding experience, to me, is VERY different from either the Street Twin or SE. You sit more upright, have wider bars to leverage, and it seems to fall into corners more quickly. The DD has sportbike-sized tires on mag wheels, and gets up and goes pretty well for what it is. I noticed the design of the spoked wheels on your Scrambler, looks like they should be able to run tubeless tires? Enjoy the new ride, and don't let that high exhaust cook your right leg!
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« Last post by bronzestar1 on April 21, 2024, 04:07:37 PM »
Revising what I said earlier. I got the bug to replace the very old Joe Rocket Phoenix plain Jane but all mesh jacket. The Turds quit making them! I suspect too many cheap knock offs.
So far I haven't found a full, large hole mesh from anyone. Yes, it really matters in the south.
Check your local FB Marketplace. I've bought several jackets thru that source, and the good thing is you can try them on before purchasing. As you probably know, sizes vary from maker to maker. I have jackets from AGV, Alpine Stars, Fieldsheer, Olympia, and Vanson, all bought thru FB Marketplace. I just took a quick look at some pics of the jackets I have, and it seems to me that the mesh holes on the Vanson one I have are larger than the other brands.
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« Last post by cliffrod on April 21, 2024, 03:49:59 PM »
The plating is a nice touch, Jim. So many original fasteners and pieces on the older Italian bikes were dull vs shiny. Those look great.
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« Last post by nursed on April 21, 2024, 03:47:52 PM »
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« Last post by JJ on April 21, 2024, 03:43:40 PM »
Just entered the official old rider geezerhood. Have bought a trailer.
GliderJohn
Good for you...and there's nothing wrong with owning a trailer....It will come in handy many times over...
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« Last post by Tkelly on April 21, 2024, 03:30:44 PM »
Old is anyone older than me.
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« Last post by bigbikerrick on April 21, 2024, 03:29:46 PM »
Thank you, Charlie. Great tip! I have found some thin clear vinyl tubing, used in a nasal cannula for medical oxygen delivery, that is the perfect size to slip over the springs. I am speculating, that possibly marine heat shrink tubing, will work very well, as it can be "shrunken" over the springs. The brakes are working excellently right now, but they always do for a while, after a good cleaning/lubing and sanding of the shoes. I plan to take it back apart to add the tubing to the springs. Rick D.
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