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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Chuck in Indiana on April 29, 2015, 03:18:13 PM
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I'd ride that anywhere!!
Lannis
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:drool
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The asking price is...?
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Trade it for a KLR..... ::)
(cross threading..... :) )
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I like traveling on my Breva, a bit different than what I was used to but very capable.
I wish they would have kept at the Breva and added the 6 spd like the 2015 V7.
I wonder if the Breva bodywork, footpegs, forks, wheels, etc would all bolt up to a 2015.......
JB
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/ratguzzi/jb1_zpsgjcokvu8.jpg) (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/ratguzzi/media/jb1_zpsgjcokvu8.jpg.html)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/ratguzzi/a3_zps1degct18.jpg) (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/ratguzzi/media/a3_zps1degct18.jpg.html)
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I'd ride that anywhere!!
Lannis
You'd look like a circus bear on a bicycle.. ;D
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Beautiful :BEER:
Matt.
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Boy, isn't that pretty!
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Woof Woof.
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You'd look like a circus bear on a bicycle.. ;D
That's all right. Not only would I qualify for the "Big Guys on Small Bikes" website, but it would be even better than me on my 600cc BSA ......
Lannis
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series: one of one. ;D
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Down sized nuttin! More like "right-sized"! Can we get a few more pics please? this is the digital age, no reason to skimp!!! :food
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I don't know Chuck - is 650 really enough?
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Nick
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I don't know Chuck - is 650 really enough?
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Nick
Nope. Had to make it 7 fiddy. :D :BEER:
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Very nicely turned out!
......and still the classic Lario look ! ~;
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Very nicely turned out!
......and still the classic Lario look ! ~;
Thanks! Lucky Phil will hate it though.. ;D a little too gaudy for his taste.
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Chuck,
Awroooooo....wow. ;-T
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Chuck you misguided old fool, you are too old to run that thing safely, store it here and you can ride it sometimes on your good days! ;D
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Looks great, I'm not keeping up on stuff, is that yours? Is that the a/p motor?
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Man, that is beautiful! That is the motorcycle version of a Pitts Special. ;-T
GliderJohn
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I'd ride that anywhere!!
Lannis
Me too! Looks fantastic and it to my eyes 'current' ;-T
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(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/elwood59/Lario/1-001_zpsgxvustxk.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/elwood59/media/Lario/1-001_zpsgxvustxk.jpg.html)
Looks great Chuck! ;-T
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"Contact" :bike ;-T
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That really is a beautiful motorcycle, and the extra performance makes it amazing.
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I like traveling on my Breva, a bit different than what I was used to but very capable.
I wish they would have kept at the Breva and added the 6 spd like the 2015 V7.
I wonder if the Breva bodywork, footpegs, forks, wheels, etc would all bolt up to a 2015.......
JB
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/ratguzzi/jb1_zpsgjcokvu8.jpg) (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/ratguzzi/media/jb1_zpsgjcokvu8.jpg.html)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/ratguzzi/a3_zps1degct18.jpg) (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/ratguzzi/media/a3_zps1degct18.jpg.html)
Instead of a 6th gear just put a 130/90-17 on the rear like I did years ago. It lowers your gearing by 250 rpm. More tire choices that way too. I rode a B1100 when they 1st came out and it's 6th gear was no different than 5th gear on my Tonti Guzzis gearing wise. ???
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That is just sooooo nice. ;-T ;-T ;-T
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It's all about those "Heads"!
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(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/elwood59/Lario/1-001_zpsgxvustxk.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/elwood59/media/Lario/1-001_zpsgxvustxk.jpg.html)
OMG, that is gorgeous! Good job! :drool
That shade of red is perfect for Italian motorcycles.
If only MG put those heads on production bikes.
Have you compared the performance back-to-back with any of the V7 series (modern smallblock, not the Sport or any other vintage big blocks)?
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Looks great, I'm not keeping up on stuff, is that yours? Is that the a/p motor?
I'm the current "keeper." ;D Yeah, that's the Aero engine. I did one of my epic ;) threads on the conversion this Winter.
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OMG, that is gorgeous! Good job! :drool
That shade of red is perfect for Italian motorcycles.
If only MG put those heads on production bikes.
Have you compared the performance back-to-back with any of the V7 series (modern smallblock, not the Sport or any other vintage big blocks)?
Thanks! I'm not a fan of "baggers" but a guy's gotta do what a guy's gotta do. ;D Dang! and I sold the Jammer off the Kid's T project.. ~;
As far as I know.. there are no modern small blocks in Indiana to "test" with.
Here's my gut feeling. I'm pretty sympathetic to machinery, and I won't twist the driveshaft in two, etc. but I would hate to put this engine in a small block drive train and warranty it.
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I like traveling on my Breva, a bit different than what I was used to but very capable.
I wish they would have kept at the Breva and added the 6 spd like the 2015 V7.
I wonder if the Breva bodywork, footpegs, forks, wheels, etc would all bolt up to a 2015.......
JB
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/ratguzzi/jb1_zpsgjcokvu8.jpg) (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/ratguzzi/media/jb1_zpsgjcokvu8.jpg.html)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/ratguzzi/a3_zps1degct18.jpg) (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/ratguzzi/media/a3_zps1degct18.jpg.html)
Hey, JB! You coming to the Illi noise rally? Maybe we could race do some comparative performance testing.. ?
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Hey Chuck.
Not sure where I will be that weekend. Good chance I will make it there but most likely it will be on my 75T
JB
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Hey Chuck.
Not sure where I will be that weekend. Good chance I will make it there but most likely it will be on my 75T
JB
That would also be an interesting performance comparison!
A most beautiful job, btw, Chuck.
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*sigh* There's always something. Put in new iridium plugs, fired it up and went for a ride. Now that the bags are on it, I'm getting a little low speed wobble. ::) Need to tighten up the steering head bearings. I'll document it on the Lario Rehab thread when I get a round toit. ;D
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That is gorgeous Chuck... bummer about the wobble... you'll get it.
(http://www.brooksgroup.com/assets/2013/08/Round-tuit1.jpg)
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that is a beautiful motorcycle!
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Instead of a 6th gear just put a 130/90-17 on the rear like I did years ago. It lowers your gearing by 250 rpm. More tire choices that way too. I rode a B1100 when they 1st came out and it's 6th gear was no different than 5th gear on my Tonti Guzzis gearing wise. ???
I'm with Wayne, the current 6 will only make you shift more (not sure you want that for your needs). The RPM change in top gear won't get you much. About the same as that tire choice.
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Very nice Chuck. ;-T If the bearings don't do it I'd look at those forks. Gawd I hate those things (but you know that).
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Very nice Chuck. ;-T If the bearings don't do it I'd look at those forks. Gawd I hate those things (but you know that).
Oh, I'd think bearings will do it when I get a.. oh, I already have one.. *another* round toit. ;D Don't have time to play motorcycle right now, there's grass to mow, airplanes to get ready for the season, etc.
If I *do* something to the Lario front end, it'll probably be Gixxer, but that's a project for another time, if ever.
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Those bags fit your "Commie Thumper" too? How's that project coming? Planning to ride mine this Sunday.
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Those bags fit your "Commie Thumper" too? How's that project coming? Planning to ride mine this Sunday.
Hi, Charlie.. yeah, they would, but I haven't gotten around to making or trying to find mounts. I'm headed out on it as we speak to chase parts. It's a kool motorcycle, certainly a better handling bike than the Lario, ;-T but the brakes aren't as good, IHMO. I'll put some HH pads on it to see if that helps. I *like* thumpers, but it's no contest between the 660 single and either the Lario or Aero engine for entertainment value. ;D It kind of reminds me of riding an old Sportster powered Buell. Just as you think, "Hey, this thing is making some power" it hits the rev limiter. ;D It'll be perfect for the California Canyons.
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How does it compare to the Skorpion Tour?
Mike
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NGC, but here is my interpretation of a lightweight tourer. The combined weight of the bags, frames, and windshield is about five pounds. The saddlebag tops incorporate rings for tying down a duffel bag.
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/JamesBagley/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/C38AE9DE-20E9-48CA-BA75-089D5AF1B3A8.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/JamesBagley/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/C38AE9DE-20E9-48CA-BA75-089D5AF1B3A8.jpg.html)
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How does it compare to the Skorpion Tour?
Mike
It *is* a Skorpion tour.. ;D
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I just thought a 'slow speed wobble' meant I should be going faster. :-\
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I just thought a 'slow speed wobble' meant I should be going faster. :-\
It's just your typical head shake when decelerating at around 35-45 mph hands off. It's normally loose steering head bearings or worn tires. No big deal. If I don't get time to fool with it, I'm not afraid to ride it to the Illi noise rally.
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NGC, but here is my interpretation of a lightweight tourer. The combined weight of the bags, frames, and windshield is about five pounds. The saddlebag tops incorporate rings for tying down a duffel bag.
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/JamesBagley/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/C38AE9DE-20E9-48CA-BA75-089D5AF1B3A8.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/JamesBagley/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/C38AE9DE-20E9-48CA-BA75-089D5AF1B3A8.jpg.html)
Too big and heavy. ;) ;D
My own "Commie Thumper", the MZ Silver Star Classic 500 "Touring Edition" or MZSSC500TE (take that Harley! ;D). 360 lbs. with bags and windscreen.
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m5/Amboman4/VA%20Rally%20trip%20002_zpsxazupksp.jpg)
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Nice ride there, Charlie.. ;-T in an eastern bloc sorta way.. ;D
Here's Thumper.. light, agile almost to a fault. ;D Stiff chassis, big Paioli forks, Bilstein monoshock, Grimeca brakes, 5 valve Yamaha single. Fun. Cheap. (MZ content)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/elwood59/T%20front%20end/1-001_zpsp7owc51j.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/elwood59/media/T%20front%20end/1-001_zpsp7owc51j.jpg.html)
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Looking good! ;-T
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Nice work on everything Chuck. :)
-Joe
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Quote from: nobleswood on May 01, 2015, 06:45:12 PM
I just thought a 'slow speed wobble' meant I should be going faster.
It's just your typical head shake when decelerating at around 35-45 mph hands off. It's normally loose steering head bearings or worn tires. No big deal. If I don't get time to fool with it, I'm not afraid to ride it to the Illi noise rally.
Thanks Chuck. Learnt something more.
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Nice work on everything Chuck. :)
-Joe
Hey! An Unkept sighting.. thankya, Joe! Ready to put that lemon together?
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Hey! An Unkept sighting.. thankya, Joe! Ready to put that lemon together?
Well between the weather, other bills/priorities, and being smitten with guitar playing I honestly haven't given the bikes any thoughts in a LONG time.
Yesterday I watched some of my old videos I made and it sparked the passion a bit, and today my brother called asking if I could bring a bike by for some motorcycle safety video he's helping with....
Charging up the batteries and I'll be prepping the Breva for a ride tomorrow. 80 degrees, I forgot how warm weather felt. ;)
The LeMons will get my attention shortly. Now that it's almost Summer when I can leave the garage door open and feel the breeze while I wrench. I hate feeling confined in my garage.
Not sure which events/any events we will make this year. Playing it by ear really.
-Joe
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I still think my v65sp, now that its not running so lean, could take down that fancy pants Lario!
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I still think my v65sp, now that its not running so lean, could take down that fancy pants Lario!
Bring it, pal.. ;D
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Those MZs are the stuff. 360lbs! Light, indeed. In a world that is populated with so many really huge bikes, it's great to see a little love for true lightweights (around here, my Calvin is considered a middleweight). At some point I will have another street single...
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I wonder if the Breva bodywork, footpegs, forks, wheels, etc would all bolt up to a 2015.......
JB
sadly, no. Been there, asked that. :(
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Chuck,
I gotta' ask.... Do you title that as a motorcycle, an airplane, an aircycle, or a motoplane? 8)
Bravo! ;-T
Bill
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Chuck,
I gotta' ask.... Do you title that as a motorcycle, an airplane, an aircycle, or a motoplane? 8)
Bravo! ;-T
Bill
Dronecycle?