Author Topic: Still there (Read 12974 times)

Chuck in Indiana · « **on:** December 17, 2015, 12:23:31 PM »

Woo hoo!

Rolled it out, checked the battery.. crap. 11.94. No need to even push the button. It's only been 10 months.. stupid Odyssey.

Put it on charge. SoCal hooliganism tomorrow..

oldbike54 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 17, 2015, 12:27:06 PM »

Someone notify the local authorities

Have fun Chuckie

Dusty

Groover · « **Reply #2 on:** December 17, 2015, 01:08:14 PM »

Looks pretty bad-ass sitting there in the dark waiting to go out

Tom · « **Reply #3 on:** December 17, 2015, 01:18:38 PM »

Another session of Cal. riding. Yee....haw....... I'd take the 405 just to lane split....just because. :-0

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #4 on:** December 17, 2015, 01:46:35 PM »

Quote from: Tom on December 17, 2015, 01:18:38 PM

Another session of Cal. riding. Yee....haw....... I'd take the 405 just to lane split....just because. :-0

Hard to get anywhere from Redondo Beach without getting on the 405..

Oh, forgot.. another benefit. Just got back from Trader Joes, getting some cheap booze (!) Kentucky bourbon is $5 a bottle less than in Indiana <scratching head> and there weren't any 300 lb. Indiana girls shopping there.

lucydad · « **Reply #5 on:** December 17, 2015, 01:47:53 PM »

Have fun, ride safe.

Stuck here on a beautiful day. Three inside house painters are working. Friday I get off.

travelingbyguzzi · « **Reply #6 on:** December 17, 2015, 02:45:18 PM »

I bey SoCal is pretty great in December relative to Indiana!

lucian · « **Reply #7 on:** December 17, 2015, 02:47:22 PM »

I'm jello. You seem to have your priorities correct, enjoy!

Tom · « **Reply #8 on:** December 17, 2015, 03:06:24 PM »

Cheap booze, a V11 Sport w/suspension, mild temps, clear road and a clearance from the Boss. I dunno.......... rough job. Someone has to do it. :-0

bad Chad · « **Reply #9 on:** December 17, 2015, 03:24:56 PM »

Those cans do look sensual.

John A · « **Reply #10 on:** December 17, 2015, 06:42:10 PM »

Remember to ops check the rev limiter , it's part of the safety equipment !

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #11 on:** December 17, 2015, 07:41:43 PM »

Quote from: John A on December 17, 2015, 06:42:10 PM

Remember to ops check the rev limiter , it's part of the safety equipment !

Ok.. ops check.
Air in the tires.. Hey! that pig was there when I got it, and it's been treating me well. Don't want to screw up the ju ju..

Chicken strips.. negative

Chicken. Supplied by Todd of MPH. RIP, buddy..

Battery charged. check
Lights, turnsignals, brake lights. check
"License and registration, sir." Oh, crap.. better put the new plate, etc. on it. No need to take that chance.
Ran out and bought some oil and a filter.
Dang! I need to warm it up to change that stuff out. Maybe a 20 mile or so run down the coast? Holy crap! Punched the button and it lit off. Forgot what a warmed up Guzzi with full Staintune exhaust sounded like! I likes it..

As was mentioned above.. somebody's got to do it..
Life is good.

mwrenn · « **Reply #12 on:** December 17, 2015, 08:26:19 PM »

WhooHoo!! Have fun Chuck! Color me envious

bad Chad · « **Reply #13 on:** December 17, 2015, 08:29:47 PM »

As was mentioned above.. somebody's got to do it..
Life is good. The pic and pros, brings a smile to my face.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #14 on:** December 17, 2015, 08:37:55 PM »

Quote from: bad Chad on December 17, 2015, 08:29:47 PM

As was mentioned above.. somebody's got to do it..
Life is good. The pic and pros, brings a smile to my face.

Smiles are good, Chad..

That's why we do it..

lucian · « **Reply #15 on:** December 17, 2015, 08:57:14 PM »

Shouldn't that chicken have a helmet on?

And could you rub it in some more please?

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #16 on:** December 17, 2015, 09:07:16 PM »

Quote from: lucian on December 17, 2015, 08:57:14 PM

Shouldn't that chicken have a helmet on? And could you rub it in some more please?

Chickens ain't chicken.. they don't need no steenkin helmets.

Rub it in??
Maybe tomorrow..

Vasco DG · « **Reply #17 on:** December 17, 2015, 09:20:11 PM »

Although V11's generally leave me a bit cold that bike is certainly very special. Give it some welly from me!

Pete

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #18 on:** December 17, 2015, 09:36:55 PM »

Quote from: Vasco DG on December 17, 2015, 09:20:11 PM

Although V11's generally leave me a bit cold that bike is certainly very special. Give it some welly from me!

Pete

Yes, it is. Consider it done.

Rox · « **Reply #19 on:** December 18, 2015, 12:04:27 AM »

That Scura is twisted steel of sex appeal.

Vasco DG · « **Reply #20 on:** December 18, 2015, 05:46:58 AM »

People who haven't ridden it can't begin to understand how *Unusual* it is. It really is like no other 2V Guzzi I've ever ridden. Mike Haven commented that I'd better take care. I did, but I still trowelled it on the way to Santa Fe! :D

Pete

rboe · « **Reply #21 on:** December 18, 2015, 11:20:31 AM »

My Chicken strips came from McDonalds.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #22 on:** December 18, 2015, 12:02:34 PM »

Whew! Last time I have to change out the oil and filter laying on the concrete driveway trying not to make a mess. Yuck. I've been putting a hose clamp on the filter, so I couldn't just take it out through the porthole. I've never given a second thought to pulling the pan, but as I ..er.. mature

it's getting to be a PITA. Binned the hose clamp. I'm 99% sure that the Bosch filter doesn't need it. The next time I have to change oil will be in Indiana in the comfort of my shop.

And..
I'll be able to open the throttle.

It's hard to go around a corner with your front wheel in the air, as Pete obliquely mentioned.

hooah54 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 18, 2015, 05:07:00 PM »

Sweet

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #24 on:** December 21, 2015, 04:41:19 PM »

Quote from: lucian on December 17, 2015, 08:57:14 PM

Shouldn't that chicken have a helmet on? And could you rub it in some more please?

Rubbing a little..

Headed up to the Snake.. a mildly entertaining

part of Mulholland. One of my favorite parts, actually.

The lookout above the Snake

This *isn't* the Snake.. it's what passes for a state highway over the mountain range. (!)

Life is good..

jackson · « **Reply #25 on:** December 21, 2015, 04:51:12 PM »

bad Chad · « **Reply #26 on:** December 21, 2015, 05:00:50 PM »

What's your plan if an earth quake should strike while riding? You must be ever vigilant!

lucian · « **Reply #27 on:** December 21, 2015, 05:05:37 PM »

Uncle!

mphcycles · « **Reply #28 on:** December 21, 2015, 05:20:04 PM »

Quote from: Vasco DG on December 18, 2015, 05:46:58 AM

People who haven't ridden it can't begin to understand how *Unusual* it is. It really is like no other 2V Guzzi I've ever ridden. Mike Haven commented that I'd better take care. I did, but I still trowelled it on the way to Santa Fe! :D

Pete

Thought I recognized those flying pig stem caps, plus of course the DRC. That is a special bike, the best sorted suspension on any of them.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #29 on:** December 21, 2015, 05:32:46 PM »

Quote from: mphcycles on December 21, 2015, 05:20:04 PM

Thought I recognized those flying pig stem caps, plus of course the DRC. That is a special bike, the best sorted suspension on any of them.

It's pretty capable.. for a Guzzi.

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