What did you do with your GRiSO today?

Nibbio Posts : 528 Join date : 2014-04-10 Age : 66

I have the same bars , they came with the bike and they for me work great..never rode the bike with the stock bars though ...I like the mirrors but have barends currently CRG replicas from China they have no blur and I think clean up the look of the bike ...

Don Abbondio Posts : 127 Join date : 2014-08-22

How wide are the Mana bars (without end weights)?

GRiSO Capo Posts : 7626 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 63

I'll measure 'em tomorrow...Onmy Mana Very Happy

Pete

Don Abbondio Posts : 127 Join date : 2014-08-22

Thanks, Pete. I'm thinking of using them on my Dorso (wider than a GRiSO).

GRiSO Posts : 1163 Join date : 2013-11-26 Age : 57

I saw a Black GRiSO on here recently with the Black Handlebar.
Much better looking than the chrome unit I have.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 8047 Join date : 2013-09-30

Yeah, not sure about the colour. I prefer the stock black bars. May need to do something about that.

Montanarolo Posts : 10 Join date : 2015-03-05

Weather dry but a cool 40 to 45F here (Scotland) this morning. Black beauty insisted an early ride as rain due later. So we had a quick 50 - 60 mile blast around the single track lanes on the South side of Loch Ness. Very twisty up and down with fantastic views to snow clad mountains, no traffic worth mentioning. I've now done 300 miles on this new GRiSO and I keep thinking about routes to ride. This bike puts the magic back in biking. Must be careful though - I got a red warning light today for being over eager. Perhaps I'll make it up by order a cover for the oil cooler and keeping her clean or maybe I'll just go ride.

Grignapoco Posts : 194 Join date : 2014-03-25

I looked for the Mana bars for about 6 months could not find any used ones. New ones were about $275+ on the Aprilla site. That's 11 bottles of Makers Mark for Christ's sake, almost a years supply. I finally gave up and installed Rox 2" risers. Better but not perfect. The Mana bars are the ticket.

Grignapoco Posts : 141 Join date : 2013-07-26 Age : 54

Finally did some things... (Sorry about the crappy cell phone images)

I added the radial master cylinder:
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And then I added a small windscreen:
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I had added this SW Motech Tank Bag awhile ago, I think somewhere I said I'd post pics of it:
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And I picked up the Baxley Wheel Chock. Not cheap, but I do think it's worth the price:
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GRiSO Posts : 1349 Join date : 2014-01-02

Don't you feel that the radial master cylinder is overkilled on the late model bikes with the improved and much softer clutch operation?
I was really contemplating this on my 09 but the 2013 clutch action was a welcome improvement... it's even softer than my 07, so it doesn't call for a radial switch in my taste.

Grignapoco Posts : 141 Join date : 2013-07-26 Age : 54

Umm... That's the master cylinder for the front brakes...

Don Abbondio Posts : 127 Join date : 2014-08-22

Enzo the baker wrote:: I looked for the Mana bars for about 6 months could not find any used ones. New ones were about $275+ on the Aprilla site. That's 11 bottles of Makers Mark for Christ's sake, almost a years supply. I finally gave up and installed Rox 2" risers. Better but not perfect. The Mana bars are the ticket.

I just looked them up on AF1's site. Part number 890446. US$80.18. Very fair price. Most aftermarket bars are over $100.

GRiSO Posts : 1349 Join date : 2014-01-02

Guzziboy66 wrote:: Umm... That's the master cylinder for the front brakes...

Duhh!! I'm getting old. Sad

and I just lost the perfect opportunity to shut up.
Carry on guys, I'm just part of the back ground here...

GRiSO Posts : 1349 Join date : 2014-01-02

Anyway, I clean up my battery terminals as they were showing corrosion already.

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And for ease of removal, I leave a small strap around that battery so I don't have to fight it when trying to pull it out every time.

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L'Innominato Posts : 2690 Join date : 2013-05-28 Age : 55

Grisonut wrote:: And for ease of removal, I leave a small strap around that battery so I don't have to fight it when trying to pull it out every time.

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That's a great idea Pascal. I'll be following suit the next time I pull mine out.

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Tiradritto Posts : 327 Join date : 2014-01-02 Age : 53

great idea.

i use one of those dent puller suction caps,works a treat too.

Sfregiato Posts : 447 Join date : 2014-05-23

2nd thumbs up on your strap idea Gnut. Will look into that as well.

GRiSO Posts : 1349 Join date : 2014-01-02

You guys are welcome.
I learn from the Forum so I pass along what I know as well. Smile

My 07 hit 18K miles so it was due for service which means, all fluids needed to be change and the valves checked.
The end drive is a pain in the balls if you want to do a clean job without spilling oil all over so I came up with a couple of tricks when I did my first service on my 09 back in the days...
I use a small fennel with coat hanger wires that are attached to the rotor to secure it in place under the drain hole. See pic:

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For refill, since you're dealing with such a small dinky hole, I use a squeeze bottle that I got from a hair salon for 50 cents. lol
It's only graduated to 240ml though, so I have to do it a second time but filling the bottle to only 140ml this time to achieve the correct countenance. Actually, one could do this by eye until you see the fluid being almost flush but since we're dealing with Italian stuff... Laughing

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Tiradritto Posts : 327 Join date : 2014-01-02 Age : 53

Hhmmm, in Australia a stubby of beer is 375 mls.
So, open drain hole drink a beer and bingo.
A measuring device is found.

Grignapoco Posts : 180 Join date : 2015-01-14 Age : 53

Hhmmm.... How can i get in Germany an Australien stubby? Lol

Sven

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Buy me a slab (2 doz.) and I'll send you a single (empty) bottle.
I'll get you much cheaper postage if I lighten the load.

GRiSO Posts : 1349 Join date : 2014-01-02

Ralf z wrote:: Hhmmm, in Australia a stubby of beer is 375 mls.
So, open drain hole drink a beer and bingo.
A measuring device is found.

Hey! There's an idea. Very Happy

But I drink beers out of a bottle... not by choice, but because anything sold in cans in the US (at least In FL) is American crap stuff and the good brands are not as readily available...

I need to get me a squeeze bottle slightly bigger but I keep forgetting...

GRiSO Capo Posts : 928 Join date : 2014-01-08 Age : 65

Got a split oil line replaced today. No more oil dripping on the exhaust or the floor of the garage.

Tiradritto Posts : 328 Join date : 2014-04-21

ghezzi wrote:: Buy me a slab (2 doz.) and I'll send you a single (empty) bottle.
I'll get you much cheaper postage if I lighten the load.

Don't do it! I fell for this, he stomped on the can so it would fit in the envelope. Shocked

Tanabuso Posts : 67 Join date : 2015-03-16 Age : 77

Cleaned a few bug bits from the ride Saturday, stood back admired it, swung my leg over and made engine noises...