I've taken mine off road as well and I'd say it's much better than a Gold Wing to take off road, and almost as good as a GW on long rides. So, it's a better...
Dellorto have made many varieties of carbs, among them the UA, UB, and SS1 series, and others for more modern bikes like the PHH for the BMW R90S. AMAL made...
DC, Welcome to our group. If your interest is comprised of lots of dirt riding, I think you,ll be disappointed in a Quota. I have had my 2000 model since Feb....
DC, Yes, I ride mine off road; wouldn't have bought it otherwise. Although it can't keep up with a KTM, it does fine on fire roads, trails, and where I ...
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Feb 4, 2003 10:53 pm
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This is where my F650Dakar will leave the Quota... It gets 60-70 mpg and holds 4.3 g..... :-) Bert ... ===== Life is an adventure meant to be ridden on two...
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Feb 4, 2003 11:05 pm
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Any idea what the "New" leftover bikes are going for? I have looked at MG website and found quite a few dealers seem to have this bike yet. That may or...
thanks guys for all the advice. While I would lover to do Dakar on the Guzzi, that's not going to happen. My interest isn't really dirt riding as it is...
In my on line searching I have found one at "Mr Fix It" listed for $8200 and one at Pro Italia in Glendale CA for $6995. I used to live in LA and the thought...
Contact Bill Nations at Pro Italia. He had two new 2000 Quotas that he was selling for $6995 plus freight and set up... Bert Fox ... ===== Life is an adventure...
Bert Fox, Nevada MGNO...
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Feb 4, 2003 11:41 pm
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I know the idea of a fresh off the show room might sound really appealing, But I would also check out some of the pre owned/used bikes. Many will have low...
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Feb 5, 2003 12:04 am
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http://drscycle.safeshopper.com/153/1835.htm?275 You better take out a lone CW Computers Justin Wheeler ... Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful....
DC, Bought mine from Pro Italia. They'll work with you on the price (got mine slightly lower than that. No regrets. ... From: <DC950@...> To:...
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Feb 5, 2003 1:56 am
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DC, I get as few as 130 and as much as 165 before the light begins to glow. Many variables of course such as headwinds, cruising speed, etc. I have Tourtech...
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Feb 5, 2003 2:01 am
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Yep, and if gas gets permanently over $2 a gallon, I too will get a thumper! ;) ... From: "Bert Fox, Nevada MGNOC rep" <iambwfox@...> To:...
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Feb 5, 2003 2:03 am
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Hey All! Any advice on what brake pads to use when replacing the stockers? (front and back) My rear ones are completely gone at 12500 miles....which strikes...
John: There are three grades soft, medium, hard. The company puts on soft. Hard will war longer but hard on rotors. I use the medium. Get the best of both. ...
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Feb 5, 2003 3:20 pm
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Thanks, Russ! I know for sure I don't ride the brake because the pedal is actually set a little high and my foot is next to it, I have to move it up and over...
John, I wore out the rears at 12,000 also. The rear has a single disc and was not very strong so I prolly used a lot more pressure on it when applying. I have...
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Feb 5, 2003 4:13 pm
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John: I get mine thru a generic bike shop. I believe that most will carry them. When you call make sure they have that catalog I mentioned. Russ...
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Feb 5, 2003 4:57 pm
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I'm posting this on a couple guzzi discussion lists. I received an unsolicited email from a 'Tom' 'tjm28@.... He wanted to know if I was the 'Jim with...
... It might be the soil. Or just might be graft and corruption. This state is famous for that. Also has a lot to do with letting overweight trucks run the...
Kevin: I can get the progressive number in the morning. As for the fork spacer that will be an individual thing. I always start a little longer than what the...
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Feb 11, 2003 1:06 am
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Hi All! I put out a question about brake pads on the list last week, figured I'd give you-all my results. First I checked the EBC online catalog, which tells...
John, Did you use some C clamps or some other method of pushing the piston back in to the caliper to recompensate for the pad wear that had allowed the piston...
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Feb 11, 2003 5:33 pm
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Oh, yeah.....BIG C-clamp, pushed them all the way back in, flush with the inner surface... Good suggestion, though. Thanks! john in Denver ... From: Bert...
In a message dated 2/11/03 9:11:11 AM Pacific Standard Time, ... Wait until you try to change the front pads. There are two 209s, one is really thin and fits,...
John: The other day I found out by accident that Brembo can have the same part number for different pads. I was checking on a set of replacement pads for a ...
