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Online Perazzimx14

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Darn things are like potato chips
« on: November 19, 2025, 11:13:43 AM »
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Re: Darn things are like potato chips
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2025, 06:36:15 PM »
Out of the 5 bikes I own/ride my 07 /gsa 1200 get's the most saddle time.
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Re: Darn things are like potato chips
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2025, 07:22:59 PM »
Go with what you know.  Have fun!
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Re: Darn things are like potato chips
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2025, 10:57:35 PM »
  Kinda ironic isn't it ? In the back of a pick up truck  :evil: !

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Re: Darn things are like potato chips
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2025, 06:42:51 AM »
  Kinda ironic isn't it ? In the back of a pick up truck  :evil: !

I've never been able to figure out how to drive my truck and ride a bike simultaneously.
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Re: Darn things are like potato chips
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2025, 07:32:04 AM »
Perfect!  Made coffee come out my nose.
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Re: Darn things are like potato chips
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2025, 02:49:21 PM »
 :grin: :grin: :grin:  Reminds me of one tee that I got Harper's.  "Moto Guzzi are like potato chips.  Can't just have one!"  (para-phrasing)
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Re: Darn things are like potato chips
« Reply #7 on: Today at 10:34:01 AM »
Well this potato chip has gotten:

- New oil/filer
- New air filter
- New FD oil
- Valves checked
- CPC metal quick connects for the fuel line to replace the OEM plastics units
- Coolant replaced
- Removed front wheel to clean and check wheel bearings and brake pads. 
- Added: Grip Puppies, windscreen support bracket, frame plug kit, Amazon top box (the panniers and top case that came with the bike are going back on, or at least not right now) and cockpit cover
- Lots of cleaning and detailing even in places that have not seen the light of day since it was assembled at the factory
- Connected to GS911 and rest service reminder, read and cleared faults + testing components/systems for functionality.

Still to do:

 - Remove swingarm to clean and re-grease the pivot bearing. Most likely does not need it but I like to kill flies with a sledgehammer
 - ESA preload on the rear shock is in fault. Need to remove and dissect to see if it the motor or just bound up. Shock works great just cannot add preload if going 2-up. Since I don't ride 2-up this has not been a priority.
 - New spark plugs. They just showed up yesterday so they'll likely get replaced today/tomorrow

Some nice surprises I didn't expect.

- Bike came with a LED headlight
- Owner left a like new Zumo XT on the bike
- Tires have 75% thread. Not what I'd normally pick but it nice to not have to spend $400 right out of the gate on new rubber. This can now be delayed for several thousand miles

A few pic along the way:








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