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« Last post by adri on December 20, 2025, 03:30:03 PM »
That is a sweet one. Run as good as it looks?
Honestly I couldn't tell you Steve. If it didn't then I'm sure it does after leaving Carlo's shop though. He asked me to pick it up and when I arrived the bike was already in the driveway waiting for me so I just pushed it onto my truck's motorcycle lift. I remember thinking it was really nice and I should take some pictures, but I can't remember much more. Got rear ended while in the passenger seat of an SUV a couple weeks later and got bad whiplash and a concussion I'm still trying to fight my way out of so all of August is a little fuzzy.
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« Last post by blu guzz on December 20, 2025, 02:52:13 PM »
Vespa tickets are not sold out yet, so that will be latter. I was there for the drawing and there is one less Vespa ticket available. I would love to have one of those.
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« Last post by Rebochi on December 20, 2025, 02:51:11 PM »
On my 1200 S I used a 20 amp,12 volt relay energized from a keyed lighting circuit. The switched circuit is connected to the battery with a 20 amp fuse, the output from the relay goes to 4 fuse box which power the switched accessories such as heated grips, Driving lights and GPS power.
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« Last post by drdwb on December 20, 2025, 02:43:48 PM »
Huzo is correct #1 coming from the right side is connector for ABS. I’ll have to look at my 07 to see if I have #2 , I don’t recall it. If you discover purpose let us know. Please.
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My most recent pair which are probably close to 10 years old are Forma ADVTourer. Excellent boots. I watched an informational video recently about the forces in play affecting your feet and legs in an accident when you get trapped and slide with the bike. I have always been an ATGATT guy, and having a designed boot to protect your foot is critical. One of the key elements in a motorcycle boot is to have a firm base plate (sole) that doesn't deflect or bend substantially. This of course is not real conducive to being comfortable walking in them for long distances. I pack extra walking/hiking shoes if there will be a need for that activity.
What Tommy sez. I was riding down a one lane road in Kentucky just looking at Appalachia when I came to a ford with maybe 2-3 inches of water from fresh rains. Thought, "no big deal" and as soon as I entered it the bike just fell out from under me. Mossy bottom and slick as snot. Fortunately my Forma boot kept the bike from damage.  The Ortho guy said I was lucky. "Normally, this kind of thing breaks that bone and I have to do a fair amount of repair, reconstruction, etc. You can walk on this with a simple brace." Forma. Easy to get on/off, secure buckles, all kinds of protection. The short ones are..er.. ok for walking but that's not why I buy riding boots. Like this: https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcQjK2H-R4_p8CJprJ4_MUdAUbhd2MmDUjSZO9xemR2K6K6E7-LEdxVFosmPxxaCdOm2WU2GZzlxHpC-l7H4zsk5O-3FbYeCYybZrbMKLvkoTStXga39cRGTFNfT0yNBte6c3WeJMuu-_A&usqp=CAc
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« Last post by Huzo on December 20, 2025, 02:15:05 PM »
You can and should remove the side panels before lifting the tank because the rear of the tank, hooks into the panels to some degree, it becomes a thing when trying to refit the tank.
The panel(s) are removed by releasing the small bolt at the rear of the panel with a spigot that goes into a rubber bung at the bottom corner. You will benefit by adding some rubber grease to the spigot upon refitment of the panel.
Number 2 plug with the blue black/yellow wiring is the Guzzidiag plug, I’m clueless as to the white one, but you could apply a 12V test lead to the plug and see if it supplies keyed power.
I think plug #1 is an ABS thing, but I don’t know.
If you are going to lift the tank, make sure you release the two bolts that fix the rear of the fairing to the tank, or you’ll break the fairing panel.
You are incorrect in one of your early assertions, these are not dumb questions.
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« Last post by Moparnut72 on December 20, 2025, 02:01:31 PM »
I guess I didn't win the Vespa.  kk
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« Last post by michaell32 on December 20, 2025, 01:51:27 PM »
Where do they post the results? I don't see anything on their website.
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 Recent owner of a 2007 Norge (Fat Bob's off this forum). Working on adding a Carplay screen to the bike and working on the wiring. Had 1 question on the open ports under the seat. In the picture I'm fairly certain that 2 is the Guzzidiag connector and I believe 3 is the dash connector? What is 1? Related, I need constant and keyed power. Constant is easy enough, what do people use for keyed power (I'm hoping #1 is keyed power port  ) Final dumb question. Suppose I'll be running wires under the tank. Can you lift the tank a bit without removing other bodywork?
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« Last post by Kev m on December 20, 2025, 01:32:46 PM »
Dang. Didn't win.
HarveyMushman from ADV did and just posted it in the v7 thread.
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