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Title: Look what I brought home today...
Post by: Luap McKeever on March 25, 2020, 07:50:11 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/V3bb86D/mgx-after-okc.jpg) (https://ibb.co/V3bb86D)


Bike is ready, Governor is closing Oklahoma at midnight so I played hooky from work and hauled butt with my daughter to pick the bike up.

It runs better than ever. Don and crew at Motiv in OKC did an amazing job on it. I hate that I was without it for 7 months, but that issue is being addressed right now as well. I can chime in later with more details, but I know some of you were very interested in the outcome.

Did 240 miles from OKC to home without issues. Had to make a few adjustments to my personal settings since there's a new computer in it, but after a few minutes that was resolved. Managed an 83mph average from OKC to Mountain Missouri. Ran it hard and loved every mile of it.  Trust will probably come back with more miles.

Indian what?...

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Post by: MMRanch on March 25, 2020, 07:56:29 PM
That looks like a "LOT OF BIKE" .    Did you say it got a new computer ?
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Post by: LesP on March 25, 2020, 07:57:11 PM
 :thumb: :thumb:
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Post by: BillinPA on March 25, 2020, 08:00:04 PM
That's great news! Glad it's running right, hope you get to enjoy it
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Post by: MotoG5 on March 25, 2020, 08:06:03 PM
All is well that ends well.  :cool:
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Post by: Cam3512 on March 25, 2020, 08:07:15 PM
Congrats!  Let's hope for many more trouble free miles!
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Post by: cliffrod on March 25, 2020, 08:10:15 PM
Very cool.
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Post by: 80CX100 on March 25, 2020, 08:15:50 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/V3bb86D/mgx-after-okc.jpg) (https://ibb.co/V3bb86D)


 Managed an 83mph average from OKC to Mountain Missouri.


     Ok, that there; that's just bragging, that's all that is, ;~)  :bow: :thumb: :evil:

     Perfect timing, glad you got it back in your garage and it's running sweet.

     It won't be too long before you'll have those tires worn out and you'll be pulling rank and asking us for the best deals on new rubber.

     Ride safe and often

     Kelly
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Post by: Bulldog9 on March 25, 2020, 08:30:35 PM
OUTSTANDING! Congrats, many happy miles to come! (once the Corona crisis passes)
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Post by: Gliderjohn on March 25, 2020, 08:34:28 PM
Great news! Just in time for the riding season. Enjoy! :thumb:
GliderJohn
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Post by: GeorgiaGuzzi on March 25, 2020, 08:35:10 PM
Pure awesomeness! Glad for ya!
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Post by: Two Checks on March 25, 2020, 08:37:23 PM
Great news!
Ride it like you stole it!
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Post by: JJ on March 25, 2020, 09:02:02 PM
Congrats!  Let's hope for many more trouble free miles!

Agreed...and CONGRATS!!  Glad it all worked out in the end!! :thumb: :cool: :smiley: 

There is nothing on this planet worse than motorcycle that is an unreliable "LEMON!" (...and brand!!) :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh:
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Post by: SmithSwede on March 25, 2020, 09:04:24 PM
Excellent news. 

Now go make up for lost time!
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Post by: RinkRat II on March 25, 2020, 09:07:08 PM


 What the hell izzat?? Are you sure that's yours??    Great news Luap, enjoy the ride, finally :bike-037:

       Paul B :boozing:
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Post by: kballowe on March 25, 2020, 09:34:38 PM
 WoooHooo !!!

 :bike-037:
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Post by: fotoguzzi on March 25, 2020, 10:06:44 PM

 What the hell izzat??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DjBw7sO5h8&t=3s
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Post by: bad Chad on March 25, 2020, 10:36:19 PM
 :afro: :cool:
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Post by: balvenie on March 25, 2020, 10:45:10 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DjBw7sO5h8&t=3s

Loved it :laugh: :thumb:
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Post by: 80CX100 on March 25, 2020, 11:02:49 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DjBw7sO5h8&t=3s


 :bow: :thumb: :evil: :laugh:
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Post by: Huzo on March 25, 2020, 11:13:58 PM
Couldn’t be happier for you.. :thumb:
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Post by: Tom H on March 25, 2020, 11:17:28 PM
 :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Tom
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Post by: Muzz on March 26, 2020, 02:45:02 AM
You have certainly had your share of trials and tribulations; pleased it's back home now and running sweet.  Enjoy summer! :bike-037: :thumb:
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Post by: Mr Pootle on March 26, 2020, 04:44:27 AM
Great news!
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Post by: Luap McKeever on March 26, 2020, 04:47:34 AM
That looks like a "LOT OF BIKE" .    Did you say it got a new computer ?

Among other things. A grocery list of other issues resolved.


(https://i.ibb.co/mJV0TpK/motiv-invoice.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mJV0TpK)
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Post by: Zoom Zoom on March 26, 2020, 05:32:35 AM
Luap, I'm very pleased you finally got the bike back home! :thumb:

John Henry
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Post by: twowheeladdict on March 26, 2020, 05:55:51 AM
Among other things. A grocery list of other issues resolved.


(https://i.ibb.co/mJV0TpK/motiv-invoice.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mJV0TpK)


Sure hope that was all covered under warranty. 
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Post by: lucian on March 26, 2020, 06:11:29 AM
Glad for you Luap, ride safe and often!  Sounds like she was in competent hands and passed the first test well. :thumb:
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Post by: chuck peterson on March 26, 2020, 06:29:56 AM
yeah I could tell from here you had a broken timing chain adjuster...wtf? Thought they had those all figured out in the 80's.... :rolleyes:
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Post by: DougG on March 26, 2020, 06:39:38 AM
Hi Luap,                                                                                       3-26-20

Back in the saddle again....!  NICE!

Be well,
DougG
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Post by: Luap McKeever on March 26, 2020, 06:49:37 AM
Sure hope that was all covered under warranty.

The bike is a year out of warranty (two years this august). But Piaggio did help with the parts and I’m appreciative of that for sure.
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Post by: tazio on March 26, 2020, 07:09:13 AM
The Phoenix Has Risen!

(https://i.ibb.co/qgZFnpZ/0-A24091-F-D7-BD-407-C-AD99-BC1023-F44470.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qgZFnpZ)

Congratulations :thumb:
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Post by: bikeridertim on March 26, 2020, 07:14:45 AM
Congratulations!!  Glad it's working as it should!!!
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Post by: Ncdan on March 26, 2020, 07:49:49 AM
After a bike has an issue like yours did it may take a several miles before you trust it again but time will heal👍
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Post by: Markcarovilli on March 26, 2020, 09:37:25 AM
glad to hear you babied it on the ride home   :bow:

good news for a change....

Mark
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Post by: Moparnut72 on March 26, 2020, 10:06:22 AM
Cool.   :grin:   I wanted a MGX but just a bit too heavy for me in my advanced years. But the Audace was a bit lighter and I am handling it just fine for now. I love the 1400 motor. Hang tight, trust will come back.
kk
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Post by: wirespokes on March 26, 2020, 10:46:35 AM
I like a happy ending.

So - tell me, in what way is it now better than it was before?
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Post by: pebra on March 26, 2020, 12:09:29 PM
Luap, I hope you'll have an enjoyable, long and reliable relationship with this bike!
  :boozing:
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Post by: Loop Tonti EV on March 26, 2020, 12:53:07 PM
Congratulations. Now you can social distance in style. Btw, thank you for all you do for the Guzzi friends with this great discussion board.
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Post by: Bud on March 26, 2020, 08:09:08 PM
     Super happy for you. They're easy to fall back in love with!
Title: Re: Look what I brought home today...
Post by: Luap McKeever on March 27, 2020, 05:58:47 AM
I like a happy ending.

So - tell me, in what way is it now better than it was before?

It's actually quieter and seems to pull smoother. It made a considerable amount of "chatter" before at idle but I dismissed it as normal because I couldn't hear it at speed.
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Post by: philwarner on March 27, 2020, 08:28:27 AM
That's one mean machine.  Tried the video but it said it was restricted.  Glad you get to enjoy it now.
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Post by: wirespokes on March 27, 2020, 08:29:35 AM
"It's actually quieter and seems to pull smoother."

Makes sense, especially considering what was wrong.
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Post by: Luap McKeever on March 27, 2020, 09:15:17 AM
"It's actually quieter and seems to pull smoother."

Makes sense, especially considering what was wrong.

Yes. Right now the only thing that concerns me is it appears to still be consuming oil. I'm hoping it'll settle down and stabilize soon. I can't own something that uses oil.
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Post by: kirkemon on March 27, 2020, 11:20:57 AM
I'd say keep the shiny side up, but it doesn't really look shiny :grin: