Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Wed Oct 27, 2021 6:48 pm
A bit gaudy but I don't dislike it. Kind of lines up as a hoon mount. Perhaps a little too much red. I have also seen a 2V Sport with the rocker cover painted red with the original black plastic hiding the plug lead - it was a bit wrong. Red should be a highlight and subtle.
I am looking forward to seeing Pete's livery in 4 weeks. We will judge from there, though his "Holden" green horror looked OK to me. Remember though, I am not anywhere near "normal".
bahamazoo GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Wed Oct 27, 2021 7:45 pm
NORMAL
Tony
Oz1200Guzzi Don Abbondio
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Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Wed Oct 27, 2021 8:28 pm
Gidday Pat.
Where are you?
Clancy Nibbio
Posts : 675 Join date : 2016-02-09
Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Wed Oct 27, 2021 10:08 pm
Oz1200Guzzi wrote:
Gidday Pat.
Where are you?
He told me this week that he's playing with guppies.
Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
Posts : 8957 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 65
Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Wed Oct 27, 2021 10:11 pm
Off Carnarvon somewhere I believe. Waiting to get to land for a game of 'Quoka Soccer'!
Clancy Nibbio
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Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Thu Oct 28, 2021 6:36 pm
Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Thu Oct 28, 2021 6:43 pm
Harmless guppies, indeed.
Buellbloke Nibbio
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Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Fri Oct 29, 2021 1:24 am
Seen this and thought it looked quite tasty maybe its sombodies on here [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
beetle GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Fri Oct 29, 2021 2:06 am
Needs a black CARC & swingarm and black Guzzi badges.
Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Fri Oct 29, 2021 2:21 am
Tyre warmers and a rack! There's dedication!
Buellbloke Nibbio
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Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Fri Oct 29, 2021 3:09 am
Pete Roper wrote:
Tyre warmers and a rack! There's dedication!
Was posted on the facebook Moto Guzzi Clubs page, some Uk bloke on a track day. Being colour blind couldnt decide if it was lime green or that yellow people been going on about
Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Fri Oct 29, 2021 3:24 am
It's an interesting package. Doesn't appear to have any cooler circuit plumbing. No cooler, but no bypass hoses either. Ti pipes. Black frame. Billet brakes.
Intriguing.
Early throttle cable routing. 1100 seat. Stranger and stranger.....
bahamazoo GRiSO Capo
Posts : 1317 Join date : 2015-08-09 Age : 57
Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Fri Oct 29, 2021 3:59 am
well cooling the oil is not that much of an issue in the UK... crickey, he even has to keep his tyres warm...
the fam in the van is well south of exmouth and the killer spotty sharks now. I however, am currently in Port Sampson -north of Karratha- but by this time time tomoz shall be 160nm offshore looking at scampi flopping along a conveyor belt.
keeps the wolf at bay.
and yes, a rousing game of quokka soccer is on the schedule
Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Sun Nov 21, 2021 7:51 pm
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Oz1200Guzzi Don Abbondio
Posts : 5902 Join date : 2014-03-13 Age : 67
Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Sun Nov 21, 2021 8:14 pm
Those gold forks go quite well with it. Looks nice Pete.
Inspection on Wednesday arvo, remember...
evansnows Grignapoco
Posts : 139 Join date : 2019-06-05
Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Sun Nov 21, 2021 8:53 pm
What brand is the seat. It looks to be comfortable, is it ?
Bike looks tidy
Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:26 pm
It's a Corbin and suits me well. They are quite popular among Ghettoista.
beetle GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Sun Nov 21, 2021 11:29 pm
Looks good!
Buellbloke Nibbio
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Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Mon Nov 22, 2021 2:00 am
Thought for a moment it had some freaky scissy bar but its a chair in the outback F*ck me thats some big bar ends. I like those seats though dont think the girlfriend would appreciate it as she slides off into the sunset. Like the philadlephia advert "Lovely"
Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:24 am
Bar end weights are from Stelvio. With theRizoma bars they work well. Yes, they probably slow the steering...if you don't steer.... I find they work well for my application.
As for the seat? Sadly I think Jude's pillioning days are just about over and anyway the GRiSO is a shit bike for a passenger. I still have the Mana for the pair of us but think that I might move it on if I can find the right person for it.
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SMTCapeCod Biondino
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Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Mon Nov 22, 2021 6:05 am
gold forks- Ohlins' ? I do like the way the Ti pipes blue up. Are the headers/downpipes equal-length? Guess that would take some engineering calcs given the different bends, to compare 'effective' lengths.
Buellbloke Nibbio
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Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Mon Nov 22, 2021 6:12 am
SMTCapeCod wrote:
gold forks- Ohlins' ? I do like the way the Ti pipes blue up. Are the headers/downpipes equal-length? Guess that would take some engineering calcs given the different bends, to compare 'effective' lengths.
One thing I dont like blued pipes, prefer the originals polished transforming to golden
Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Mon Nov 22, 2021 9:48 am
SMTCapeCod wrote:
gold forks- Ohlins' ? I do like the way the Ti pipes blue up. Are the headers/downpipes equal-length? Guess that would take some engineering calcs given the different bends, to compare 'effective' lengths.
Forks are mix and match. The actual legs are Sachs off a V4 Tuono but with Matris internals. I had to bore the lower yoke and shim the top of the leg in the upper yoke because of size disparity. I did have a set of Ohlins, can't remember offhand what they were on originally, but after due consideration opted for what I have now.
Headers are different lengths but this can be compensated for by delta correction in the map.
bahamazoo GRiSO Capo
Posts : 1317 Join date : 2015-08-09 Age : 57
Subject: Re: Well after thirteen years it's time for a change........ Mon Nov 22, 2021 5:45 pm
cool , both of your GRiSO's in one shot too!!
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