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General Discussion / New ride

« Last post by zedXmick on April 19, 2024, 11:22:55 PM »

Followed me home today. I took advantage of the Suzuki specials running right now, received a great deal on a new 2023 V-Strom 1050 DE.  What a machine! My first V-Twin. Looking forward to my 1st riding season of retirement. Great V-twin grunt…comfortable ride, handle's Wisconsins  backroad “B” roads with aplomb.

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General Discussion / Re: Marelli starter brushes

« Last post by tparr on April 19, 2024, 09:41:23 PM »

The measurement of the brushes are 7mm x 13.5mm x approx 20mm. I think I will end up having to customize some brushes of a similar thickness. I appreciate the input.

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General Discussion / Re: This Sunday, 4/21 = Connecticut-Rhode Island Breakfast

« Last post by n3303j on April 19, 2024, 09:22:45 PM »

After Breakfast;

Also for those interested in LARGE model aircraft,Sunday is the last day of Propbusters 4 day Aerotow Vintage Scale Glider event. Field is about 25 miles east of breakfast.

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General Discussion / Re: LeMans 850 Frame/Engine Numbers

« Last post by Mojo53 on April 19, 2024, 09:21:29 PM »

It's clearly stamped VB. I studied it for a long time with a magnifying glass. I'll try to get a clear photo of it when I get a chance.

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General Discussion / Re: Marelli starter brushes

« Last post by testa_di_formaggio on April 19, 2024, 08:10:01 PM »

IIRC, my auto electric guys use Lucas starter brushes.

Wouldn't surprise me. Good rebuilders can make just about anything work, or find something that will. They're worth their weight in gold. I checked with my guy, the brushes he modified were for Motorola units.

TdF

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General Discussion / 2023 V7 Special Edition

« Last post by bronzestar1 on April 19, 2024, 07:08:59 PM »

Since there was so much drama going on with my quest for a '24 V7 Corsa, I got this instead, picked it up today.  Had the dealer install a set of Ago reverse cone mufflers, airbox lid elimination kit, and UPMAP tune, which I had already ordered for the Corsa.  Sounds great with the Ago mufflers and dB killers removed, I'll take it out for a proper road test this weekend, weather permitting.  Service tech said the break-in service is at 900 miles, which will include checking the valves, and replacing the oil, trans, and rear drive fluids.  Depending on what's going on with my '18 Aprilia Dorsoduro and "cars and coffee" vehicles ('81 Lancia Zagato, '05 Audi A4 Quattro convertible), it might take me several months to get to 900 miles!







 

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General Discussion / Re: No acceleration passed 3rd

« Last post by John A on April 19, 2024, 07:07:18 PM »

If you are in third about 4500 rpm and go to wide open and the rpms increase without acceleration, it’s due for some clutch work. Once they start to slip, they are done for.

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General Discussion / Re: Marelli starter brushes

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on April 19, 2024, 07:00:22 PM »

IIRC, my auto electric guys use Lucas starter brushes. Have a look on ebay, there seems to be quite a few listed.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/184119617893

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General Discussion / Re: Breather hose on V7 Sport

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on April 19, 2024, 06:58:37 PM »

I received the Buna-N rubber hose today and it fit just as you said, thanks again!

You're welcome.

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General Discussion / Re: Stuck Norge Filter

« Last post by Tom H on April 19, 2024, 06:40:50 PM »

Since you have the filter cup type tool with the correct flutes(?). As Steve mentioned, your thought of some screws through the tool and into the filter is a way to get a stubborn one off from what I have read.

I have one of the "clamps as you turn it" type filer tools. The one I have "may" fit up into the recess for the filter. Maybe KD brand??

If you have to pull the pan, you could always take a very clean oil drain pan, catch the oil, do your filter removal and use the oil that you drained. Been there.

Best of luck!!
Tom