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I've just found this on EBay Kev, you might be interested: <http://tinyurl.com/38op3x> http://tinyurl.com/38op3x Andy _____ From:...
Andy
andywcarr
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Apr 1, 2008
4:59 pm
1526
... I have been trying for a test ride myself,its still going to be a tall ride.Still a balls of a feet job. tone...
anthony650096
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Apr 3, 2008
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The Stelvio's so dog ugly though Tone. 1200 Sport is much nicer, albeit a different beast. Get em while you can I say, the word is that Guzzi's very low annual...
Andrew Dodd
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Apr 4, 2008
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to start talking about Sheep on Stick 2008! Fox, are we on for a meet this year? Andy...
Andy Carr
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Apr 11, 2008
4:42 pm
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... Yes yes yes, count me in ! Pete ps btw Andy looks like I will be starting a job in St Annes soon, we must "do lunch" one day :)...
pete_illingworth
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Apr 12, 2008
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They cannot make them quick enough now,Our local dealer is selling Guzzi's by the van load. I tried the Stelvio for height in our local dealer and its not that...
anthony650096
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Apr 14, 2008
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Must be a small van I haven't seen a new Guzzi for months (years?). The problem is that Italian industry (and their economy) is always so weak they could go...
Boris Cross
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Apr 18, 2008
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Dont know why anybody would want such an ugly bike as the Stelvio, not sure which is more grim that or the hideous Buell 1125R. Love the Guzzi Cali mind you. ...
Andrew Dodd
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Apr 18, 2008
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Just a test ... boxer ... ever attempt ... but I ... old ... one's feet ... gravity up and ... very low ... Dyna useful ... feet. The ... version ... wanted ...
anthony650096
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Apr 19, 2008
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If you want something special look at the offerings from Sundance in Japan Golden Balls / Daytona Weapon and Mert Lawwill (Street Tracker) in the USA -...
Boris Cross
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Apr 20, 2008
12:29 pm
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Why better? I was always taught that a chain is the most efficient way of transmitting power. I'm not sure about a belt. I would guess that it would be...
Boris Cross
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Apr 20, 2008
12:39 pm
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Hi Boris It's the tensioning unit that makes the Buell belt set up an improvement over the Harley - self tensioning all the time for optimum performance, as ...
Andy
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Apr 20, 2008
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Andy the only way of making any (chain or belt) system right is to have the suspension pivot at exactly the same point as the gear box sprocket - on the same...
Boris Cross
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Apr 20, 2008
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Do you have following questions in your mind? ... If yes, visit http://www.autoloan123.net to find a finance resource at simple, secure and lowest interest...
george.patrick21
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Apr 21, 2008
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And you have now been banned from this group SPAMMER!!!!!!!! ... From: george.patrick21 To: sportster-uk@... Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 12:41...
Gordan 'Ballistic' Bi...
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Apr 21, 2008
12:51 pm
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Can i add,That the Belt set ups on HD/Buells are better for the power pulses from the engine,With it being transmitted to the rear wheel. Tone PS still trying...
tone
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Apr 21, 2008
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I think it would be better to have the belt as the primary drive and either chain or belt final drive. There are a lot of belt primary systems available - see...
Boris Cross
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Apr 22, 2008
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1542
Looking at the Sportster, I'll be needing a new rear tyre in the near future and I need an MOT within the next fortnight. Any recommendations for (inexpensive)...
Ian
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Apr 27, 2008
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1543
You could try Chas bikes I used to use them when I was a despatch rider: http://www.chasbikes.co.uk/ ... near future and I need an MOT within the next...
Gordon
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Apr 27, 2008
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I can vouch to Watling Tyres in Catford, South London. Good and cheap for tryes. For MOT - Mildred's Garage in Welling, SE London. Gordan 'Ballistic' Bijelic...
Gordan 'Ballistic' Bi...
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Apr 27, 2008
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Question,have S/E slip ons,filter and jets(stage 1)what happens if I just put the original standard pipes back on,will it choke up or blow up? Its a '04 carb...
ronithepieman
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May 3, 2008
2:19 pm
1546
I have often put my standard pipes back on for the mot and it ran fine just a bit sluggish compared to the S/E's. you could bang a hole in the baffle of the...
Gordon
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May 4, 2008
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1547
Thanks for input,when you say a hole what size, 1/4" drill bit thru the baffle ,cheers Pieman...
ronithepieman
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May 4, 2008
10:21 am
1548
Thanks Gordon & Gordan, as it happens I've ended up in London without the Sportster at the mo. As and when I get my act together, I'll check those...
Ian
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May 5, 2008
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I'd aim for nearer 1/2" if I were you. IIRC, my baffle hole is 7/16" which works fine for me. Finding a suitable drill of that length is the tricky bit; I...
Ian
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May 5, 2008
5:53 pm
1550
I was prompted to buy the magazine Performance Bike by Noisemaker, the proud owner of a new Superglide, because it had a review of the XR1200. The review is...
Andy Carr
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May 9, 2008
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The strange think here is that there is still no release date for the XR1200 and its late in the season for selling new bikes. Made me wonder if they were...
Boris Cross
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May 9, 2008
2:52 pm
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The article does say that Harley have taken the criticism on board and the footrests will be fixed before the bike is released, could be holding up the...
Andy Carr
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May 9, 2008
3:00 pm
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With the labour force lay offs, factory closures and reduced production numbers I'd be amazed if they actually release it this summer in the UK. But you never...
Gordy
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May 9, 2008
3:04 pm
1554
I'm still thinking of having one but don't want to buy a new bike in the late summer or autumn. If that's the case it might be worth waiting till next year to...
Boris Cross
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