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General Discussion / Re: Pressure washer recomendations,gas or electric?

« Last post by matt franklin on Today at 08:23:44 PM »

I would never use a pressure washer on one of my bikes.

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General Discussion / Re: Front brake cable holder

« Last post by matt franklin on Today at 08:20:56 PM »

I think It's the same p/n as the loop frames:: 55 43 65 25.   You could probably make one pretty easily.  I think the big challenge would be to find the rubber grommet that fits into the wire loop.

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General Discussion / Front brake cable holder

« Last post by Air-Cooled on Today at 07:52:39 PM »

I'm trying to find a wire/grommet cable holder for my V7 Sport (pic below is not my bike), and it appears OEM is not available. eBay has no used ones at this time either.  I did find a source that sells a similar one for old BMWs.  Does anyone here know if this might work, or even better, know of a source for an OEM pair?  Used is fine.

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General Discussion / Re: Mistral h-pipe with T3FB?

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 06:43:44 PM »

Sounds like the Mistral crossover is wider than the original. Do you have the old crossover? If so, compare the widths. If not, I should have one around that I can measure.

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General Discussion / Re: Pressure washer recomendations,gas or electric?

« Last post by Zenermaniac on Today at 05:27:43 PM »

I have a Masterforce (Menards house brand) electric @ 3000 PSI. I can’t imagine needing more power.

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General Discussion / Re: Looking at a 2013 Norge 8V with 11,000 miles

« Last post by Huzo on Today at 05:07:52 PM »

Confused, still waiting for download of Huzo instructions to get MIL to KMA ...

What’s KMA ?
Also your own sake and that of the bike, take Roper up on his offer, even if he tells you something you already know.

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General Discussion / Re: Big Block vs. Small Block for Lollipop Guild Member

« Last post by Dirk_S on Today at 04:33:41 PM »

A 2013 V7 just popped up in Vermont for under $4k:

[url]https://vermont.craigslist.org/mcy/d/rutland-2013-moto-guzzi-v7-stone/7740487966.html[url]

Vermont’s all cute and muddy this time of year!

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General Discussion / Re: Moto Guzzi National Owners Club (MGNOC) National Rally 2024 @ John Day, Oregon

« Last post by Tom on Today at 04:30:14 PM »

I got confirmation of my Zelle payment.  Go to Zelle.  Make sure you're on their website.  Pick your bank if listed.  Enter in Gayle Guthrie  206-218-8982 (phone number) Dick will send a confirmation.

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General Discussion / Re: Big Block vs. Small Block for Lollipop Guild Member

« Last post by faffi on Today at 04:28:21 PM »

As to handling and nimbleness, there are more to it than the rake and trail numbers. For instance, when Cycle magazine tested the GS550ES and the VT500FT back in 1983, they noticed that the Suzuki could turn much quicker than the Honda, but that it demanded far more force to turn. I have not ridden the GS, but I did own and Ascot for quite a few years, and despite lots of rake and trail, it cornered with virtually no effort, but lazily. Another example is a Buell that had record-breaking steep rake and very little trail, yet the Cycle World testers complained that it took a lot of effort to change directions.

When it comes to what model to go for, I would at a minimum sit on the ones you consider, preferably ride them.

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General Discussion / Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !

« Last post by witnesstoo on Today at 03:29:53 PM »

Chuck Keen

Down in Matagorda County Texas (SSW of Houston)

70 years old ... riding most of my life, started in dirt, but mostly big cruiser and touring bikes (Harley, Victory, Indian, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph)  downsized bike-wise a few years back --- back protesting lifting 900+ lbs bikes off the kickstand ... tried a Ural sidecar rig for awhile, unique bike (would have enjoyed more if I still lived somewhere with hills and forest roads) just sold it ... supplemented that with a 2017 V7 III Stone <-- Just traded that in on a new 2023 V85tt Adventure (Blue, White, Red)

Worked in Nuclear Power most of my life, retired now ... 8-1/2 years in the US Navy, then 35+ years at civilian nuclear powered electric plants in Arkansas and Texas.

Not much in the me-too thing ... don't much care to see myself (so to speak) coming down the road.   Also like a bike that makes me look back and appreciate it when I park ... as well as something simpler I am confident in wrenching on myself <<--- Moto Guzzi sort of ticks all those boxes.