Author Topic: Rules (Read 2567 times)

Scout63 · « **on:** February 21, 2021, 07:44:31 AM »

I thought it might be interesting to catalogue wrenching and riding rules and tips. Here are a few that I’ve learned, sometimes the hard way:

Always strap your battery down
Carry a spare clutch cable, preferably routed in pace
Don’t over-tighten fasteners
Eyes up and where you intend to go
Make sure the run switch is on
Don’t ride angry
Buy extra gaskets
Don’t sell or throw away parts before you sell the bike

I’m sure there are many more.

JJ · « **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2021, 07:51:47 AM »

* Always check both tire pressures before riding...
* Along with some tools, carry zip ties, bailing wire, and duct tape in your tool roll...
* Use a Battery Tender to extend battery life...
* Give yourself plenty of space between you and the vehicle in front of you...
* Ride staggered when riding next to other motorcycles...
* Ride within your limits...don't try and keep up with faster riders...
* "Take the extra time to go up the hill..."

The list goes on...

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #2 on:** February 21, 2021, 08:15:30 AM »

Trade or sell bikes before a major expense pops up.

John A · « **Reply #3 on:** February 21, 2021, 08:51:04 AM »

Make sure the dog has water.

sdcr · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2021, 08:56:17 AM »

You guys covered it pretty well.

Can only add, make sure you bring her “something”, when off on a weekend ride.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2021, 09:00:46 AM »

Don’t eat yellow snow?

Huzo · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2021, 03:53:02 PM »

If I’ve ridden through some contaminant, I usually take a couple or more times to build up to my (personal) maximum lean angle.
Same with new tyres.
By the time I’ve forgotten about it, there’s no problem.

lucian · « **Reply #7 on:** February 21, 2021, 04:14:56 PM »

Never reuse cheap stuff
gaskets
oil seals
O rings
cotter pins
stretch bolts
lock washers
circlips
safety wire

JJ · « **Reply #8 on:** February 21, 2021, 04:33:20 PM »

Quote from: lucian on February 21, 2021, 04:14:56 PM

Never reuse cheap stuff
gaskets
oil seals
O rings
cotter pins
stretch bolts
lock washers
circlips
safety wire

QUOTE: Never reuse cheap stuff - - -

Yes...and especially..."TIRES!!"

leroysch · « **Reply #9 on:** February 21, 2021, 08:18:48 PM »

1. Reinstalling a battery into its tray doesn't guarantee the polarity is compatible with adjacent leads.
2. Verify the units before using a torque wrench.

Tusayan · « **Reply #10 on:** February 21, 2021, 09:57:23 PM »

Where there’s one, there’s two.

(Applies to all kinds of hazards found on the road - dogs, deer, bicycles, oncoming sport bikes running wide etc)

jrt · « **Reply #11 on:** February 21, 2021, 10:36:19 PM »

Always assume you are invisible while you are riding.

bad Chad · « **Reply #12 on:** February 21, 2021, 11:08:01 PM »

JohnA, excellent reply!

Shorty · « **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2021, 12:29:54 AM »

OLD DUDE'S THOUGHTS: Listen to your gut. Better to be a safe "lightweight rider" than a trip to the hospital. We all know fast, excellent riders who went down hard. Doesn't matter whose fault it was. The shit hurts!

Train yourself to enjoy the ride with a smaller, slower bike. If you are lucky, and live long enough, one day you will need to downsize, and adjust your ride to your reduction in strength, flexibility and reaction level. It's stupid to keep riding if you are not satisfied with a "beginner bike" when you are older.

Get a little tiddler: It'll keep you young. It's OK to tow it to the mountains/beach and enjoy it there. Nothing wrong with 100 easy, fun miles. You don't have to earn it.

Don't keep your registration and insurance papers anywhere near your stash.......

SIR REAL ED · « **Reply #14 on:** February 22, 2021, 05:11:26 AM »

Quote from: lucian on February 21, 2021, 04:14:56 PM

Never reuse cheap stuff
gaskets
oil seals
O rings
cotter pins
stretch bolts
lock washers
circlips
safety wire

NEVER REUSE CHEAP STUFF!?!?!?! YOU DO REALIZE THIS IS THE WILD GUZZI SITE! DON'T YOU?

This attitude shouldn't be tolerated on the WG site. Probably the most offensive post I have ever read here!

How about it Dusty?

Might as well have a rule about never buying Italian motorcycles.......

geoff in almonte · « **Reply #15 on:** February 22, 2021, 06:07:02 AM »

My wife, bless her heart, is not a motorcycle person. She looks the other way when I bring home another bike or whatever.

We agreed to three rules for whenever I am out on the bike, whether it's just a day ride or a three week adventure:

Stay out of jail
Stay out of the ditch
and Stay out of other people's pants.

Cheers!

G

egschade · « **Reply #16 on:** February 22, 2021, 06:16:19 AM »

1) Buckle your helmet chin strap
2) Don't try to fart while seated
3) Avoid yawning if you don't use a face or windshield - bugs taste bad
4) Don't eat too many chili dogs at lunch (see #2 above)
5) Carry a decent tool kit and know how to use it
6) Learn how to fix a flat tire

Perazzimx14 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 22, 2021, 06:40:20 AM »

Don't under tighten fasteners and NEVER trust a fart

Bulldog9 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 22, 2021, 07:27:17 AM »

Adding to already good 'rules'

Know and Ride within your limits
Don't over torque
One is never enough

SIR REAL ED · « **Reply #19 on:** February 22, 2021, 07:31:38 AM »

You guys are forgetting the most important WG rule of them all.

"DON'T GET YOUR PANTY HOSE IN A TWIST OVER THINGS YOU READ ON THIS WEBSITE!"

Dusty, You're welcome!!!

very similar to "Don't piss into the wind!"

or borrowing from Bulldog9:

"Dont' over torque other people!"

SIR REAL ED · « **Reply #20 on:** February 22, 2021, 07:35:00 AM »

duplicate deleted

Ncdan · « **Reply #21 on:** February 22, 2021, 09:23:09 AM »

The number one rule for me is mostly my only rule.
COMMON SENSE. As we all know most rules are broken sooner or later🤔😂

John Croucher · « **Reply #22 on:** February 22, 2021, 09:28:39 AM »

Document and record service and repairs for your on record and to increase resell value to future owners.

Don G · « **Reply #23 on:** February 22, 2021, 09:39:03 AM »

The first most important rule to remember is the rule of physics, as in the most natural position for a Motorcycle is on its side. DonG

centauro · « **Reply #24 on:** February 22, 2021, 09:50:41 AM »

When doing a valve adjustment on your Guzzi, ensure you are using the correctly marked leaves of your feeler gage....standard or metric values? Some gages have both values on each leaf.
Wrong gaps will lead to BAD things for your motor......

centauro · « **Reply #25 on:** February 22, 2021, 09:52:53 AM »

Train yourself to enjoy the ride with a smaller, slower bike. If you are lucky, and live long enough, one day you will need to downsize, and adjust your ride to your reduction in strength, flexibility and reaction level. It's stupid to keep riding if you are not satisfied with a "beginner bike" when you are older.

Get a little tiddler: It'll keep you young. It's OK to tow it to the mountains/beach and enjoy it there. Nothing wrong with 100 easy, fun miles. You don't have to earn it.

I am at that stage of life....only small bike or Vespa scooter for me, now....

cloudbase · « **Reply #26 on:** February 22, 2021, 08:48:29 PM »

Stay hydrated.
Don't succumb to get-there-itis.

LowRyter · « **Reply #27 on:** February 22, 2021, 09:20:25 PM »

A couple of additional quips,

for a long ride or traveling, only one cup of coffee.

And don't get fatigued, take a break. Ride physically and mentally alert!

oldbike54 · « **Reply #28 on:** February 22, 2021, 09:30:23 PM »

Quote from: SIR REAL ED on February 22, 2021, 07:31:38 AM

You guys are forgetting the most important WG rule of them all.

"DON'T GET YOUR PANTY HOSE IN A TWIST OVER THINGS YOU READ ON THIS WEBSITE!"

Dusty, You're welcome!!!

very similar to "Don't piss into the wind!"

or borrowing from Bulldog9:

"Dont' over torque other people!"

Yeah , and don't argue with Luap or Rocker

Dusty

MotoG5 · « **Reply #29 on:** February 22, 2021, 10:42:11 PM »

Quote from: Shorty on February 22, 2021, 12:29:54 AM

OLD DUDE'S THOUGHTS: Listen to your gut. Better to be a safe "lightweight rider" than a trip to the hospital. We all know fast, excellent riders who went down hard. Doesn't matter whose fault it was. The shit hurts!

Train yourself to enjoy the ride with a smaller, slower bike. If you are lucky, and live long enough, one day you will need to downsize, and adjust your ride to your reduction in strength, flexibility and reaction level. It's stupid to keep riding if you are not satisfied with a "beginner bike" when you are older. Get a little tiddler: It'll keep you young. It's OK to tow it to the mountains/beach and enjoy it there. Nothing wrong with 100 easy, fun miles. You don't have to earn it.

Don't keep your registration and insurance papers anywhere near your stash.......

Totally agree with this. Did the downsize a couple of years ago and have had no regrets. As for the stash, its no problem now as its all the stuff the doctors have me on. Unless you are talking about the cooler in the back of the van and you happen to be in a dry county.

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Author Topic: Rules (Read 2567 times)

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