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Anyone tried one of these conversions? I'm thinking of trying it on the Guzzi.
Tim, if you're there, any ideas on whether this would work? https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...nversion/3149/ |
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Oughta work. But 170 bucks is a bit out of it for me though. All the new big Guzzi's are equipped with them. I'm not sure who else at the moment.
I will say they Are bright. , |
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Poco Loco Wrote in message:
Anyone tried one of these conversions? I'm thinking of trying it on the Guzzi. Tim, if you're there, any ideas on whether this would work? https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...nversion/3149/ I've had pretty good with Chinese imports on Amazon. You need to read the reviews though. -- x |
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On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 6:26:16 AM UTC-8, Poquito Loco wrote:
Anyone tried one of these conversions? I'm thinking of trying it on the Guzzi. Tim, if you're there, any ideas on whether this would work? https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...nversion/3149/ I did the h4 bulb with heatsink conversion on the beemer to reduce the load on the rotor/alternator, as you know the Bosch system is the weakest link on Guzzi/Bmw. I've heard some northern neighbors complain of condensation issues in the lense. |
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- show quoted text - I did the h4 bulb with heatsink conversion on the beemer to reduce the load on the rotor/alternator, as you know the Bosch system is the weakest link on Guzzi/Bmw. I've heard some northern neighbors complain of condensation issues in the lense. ---- Mines new enough (2000 Jackal) that it's got the brushless System which is fairly reliable, but unlike the Bosch or Marelli system, it needs to be almost up to road speed to knock the indicator light out its fault bulletproof unlike the Boach rotors dying.., My old ambassador has the Marelli 350w generator with the mechanical VR. It's also 350w rated. If the bike was runnable, it let it go till it quit then mount something else in its place... |
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On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 07:22:22 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
Oughta work. But 170 bucks is a bit out of it for me though. All the new big Guzzi's are equipped with them. I'm not sure who else at the moment. I will say they Are bright. , Yeah, but electronically do you think they might work? |
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On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 4:57:08 PM UTC-5, Poquito Loco wrote:
On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 07:22:22 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: Oughta work. But 170 bucks is a bit out of it for me though. All the new big Guzzi's are equipped with them. I'm not sure who else at the moment. I will say they Are bright. , Yeah, but electronically do you think they might work? John, I took a look and electrically they'll work fine. They operate on anywhere from 9-36 volts, and will consume less current than a standard halogen headlight. From the reviews it looks like some folks had to slightly modify their housing to mount them. |
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3:57 PMPoquito Loco
On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 07:22:22 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: Oughta work. But 170 bucks is a bit out of it for me though. All the new big Guzzi's are equipped with them. I'm not sure who else at the moment. I will say they Are bright. , Yeah, but electronically do you think they might work? .... Sure it'll work. That's what it's made for. I don't know if it's a direct fit though. I've heard usually not. But yes the light is "white". Perfect for a racist like you John Herring. LOL! |
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On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 14:23:06 -0800 (PST), Its Me wrote:
On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 4:57:08 PM UTC-5, Poquito Loco wrote: On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 07:22:22 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: Oughta work. But 170 bucks is a bit out of it for me though. All the new big Guzzi's are equipped with them. I'm not sure who else at the moment. I will say they Are bright. , Yeah, but electronically do you think they might work? John, I took a look and electrically they'll work fine. They operate on anywhere from 9-36 volts, and will consume less current than a standard halogen headlight. From the reviews it looks like some folks had to slightly modify their housing to mount them. Thanks. I may give it a shot. I had thought those LEDs were very sensitive to voltage fluctuations. Maybe they're making them more adaptable now. |
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I know some construction machinery mechanics that use them on both 12 and 24v systems.
I'd I need to do anything to my bikes, I'd change out the tail lights first. Brighter and quicker response time... |
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On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 16:47:51 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote: I know some construction machinery mechanics that use them on both 12 and 24v systems. I'd I need to do anything to my bikes, I'd change out the tail lights first. Brighter and quicker response time... Lights like this have an internal "wide mouth" switcher power supply. Without that they would be very sensitive to voltage. I am not sure about these days but back when I was a bike guy, motorcycle charging systems were pretty primitive. Triumphs used a big zener diode and Harleys had 2 windings in the generator, one was adjustable. You tuned the field winding to tune the voltage for the number of lights you ran. |
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Tim wrote:
I know some construction machinery mechanics that use them on both 12 and 24v systems. I'd I need to do anything to my bikes, I'd change out the tail lights first. Brighter and quicker response time... The LED has to have a built in regulator. So if the regulator is any good, the LED will not see any of the ripples on the input line. The LED is running in a couple volts at most. |
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On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 7:39:25 PM UTC-5, Poquito Loco wrote:
On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 14:23:06 -0800 (PST), Its Me wrote: On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 4:57:08 PM UTC-5, Poquito Loco wrote: On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 07:22:22 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: Oughta work. But 170 bucks is a bit out of it for me though. All the new big Guzzi's are equipped with them. I'm not sure who else at the moment.. I will say they Are bright. , Yeah, but electronically do you think they might work? John, I took a look and electrically they'll work fine. They operate on anywhere from 9-36 volts, and will consume less current than a standard halogen headlight. From the reviews it looks like some folks had to slightly modify their housing to mount them. Thanks. I may give it a shot. I had thought those LEDs were very sensitive to voltage fluctuations. Maybe they're making them more adaptable now. Those cheap LED flashlights are sensitive. Unlike an incandescent bulb than dims when the voltage drops, LED's are pretty much either on or off. So they work with practically no reduction in light output until the batteries drop below the turn-on point, then they quit. As others have pointed out, the bulb you are looking at has a regulator circuit that eliminates that issue. |
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On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 16:37:46 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
3:57 PMPoquito Loco On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 07:22:22 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: Oughta work. But 170 bucks is a bit out of it for me though. All the new big Guzzi's are equipped with them. I'm not sure who else at the moment. I will say they Are bright. , Yeah, but electronically do you think they might work? ... Sure it'll work. That's what it's made for. I don't know if it's a direct fit though. I've heard usually not. But yes the light is "white". Perfect for a racist like you John Herring. LOL! Well ****, I guess my anonymity is now gone. |
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On Sat, 3 Dec 2016 06:08:15 -0800 (PST), Its Me wrote:
On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 7:39:25 PM UTC-5, Poquito Loco wrote: On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 14:23:06 -0800 (PST), Its Me wrote: On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 4:57:08 PM UTC-5, Poquito Loco wrote: On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 07:22:22 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: Oughta work. But 170 bucks is a bit out of it for me though. All the new big Guzzi's are equipped with them. I'm not sure who else at the moment. I will say they Are bright. , Yeah, but electronically do you think they might work? John, I took a look and electrically they'll work fine. They operate on anywhere from 9-36 volts, and will consume less current than a standard halogen headlight. From the reviews it looks like some folks had to slightly modify their housing to mount them. Thanks. I may give it a shot. I had thought those LEDs were very sensitive to voltage fluctuations. Maybe they're making them more adaptable now. Those cheap LED flashlights are sensitive. Unlike an incandescent bulb than dims when the voltage drops, LED's are pretty much either on or off. So they work with practically no reduction in light output until the batteries drop below the turn-on point, then they quit. As others have pointed out, the bulb you are looking at has a regulator circuit that eliminates that issue. Thanks to everyone. All I need to do now is save up for a few years! |
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8:31 AMPoquito Loco
- show quoted text - Thanks to everyone. All I need to do now is save up for a few years! ...... Keep saving John. In a few years You're kids will enjoy dividing their inheritance . |
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On Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 9:50:57 AM UTC-5, Tim wrote:
8:31 AMPoquito Loco - show quoted text - Thanks to everyone. All I need to do now is save up for a few years! ..... Keep saving John. In a few years You're kids will enjoy dividing their inheritance . They'll enjoy the Moto Guzzi with the old headlight! |
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On Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 9:26:14 AM UTC-6, Poco Loco wrote:
On Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 9:50:57 AM UTC-5, Tim wrote: 8:31 AMPoquito Loco - show quoted text - Thanks to everyone. All I need to do now is save up for a few years! ..... Keep saving John. In a few years You're kids will enjoy dividing their inheritance . They'll enjoy the Moto Guzzi with the old headlight! Here's another, John. a bit cheaper from I believe, the same place... https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...0Remar keting |
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On Sun, 4 Dec 2016 10:38:58 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
On Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 9:26:14 AM UTC-6, Poco Loco wrote: On Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 9:50:57 AM UTC-5, Tim wrote: 8:31 AMPoquito Loco - show quoted text - Thanks to everyone. All I need to do now is save up for a few years! ..... Keep saving John. In a few years You're kids will enjoy dividing their inheritance . They'll enjoy the Moto Guzzi with the old headlight! Here's another, John. a bit cheaper from I believe, the same place... https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...0Remar keting It is a bit cheaper, but it sure is uggerly. |
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Poco Loco
- show quoted text - "It is a bit cheaper, but it sure is uggerly." Well, it's for a Motto Guzzler....what do you expect? |
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On Mon, 5 Dec 2016 05:54:32 -0800 (PST), True North wrote:
Poco Loco - show quoted text - "It is a bit cheaper, but it sure is uggerly." Well, it's for a Motto Guzzler....what do you expect? Spell much? |
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7:54 AMTrue North Poco Loco - show quoted text - "It is a bit cheaper, but it sure is uggerly." Well, it's for a Motto Guzzler....what do you expect? ..... "Motto Guzzler?" Lol. I think mine is pretty economical. It's really hard to lay off the throttle And take it easy I'll get around 40mpg . Not bad for an 1100cc, 82 hp. torquemeister... |
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On Mon, 5 Dec 2016 10:14:31 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
7:54 AMTrue North Poco Loco - show quoted text - "It is a bit cheaper, but it sure is uggerly." Well, it's for a Motto Guzzler....what do you expect? .... "Motto Guzzler?" Lol. I think mine is pretty economical. It's really hard to lay off the throttle And take it easy I'll get around 40mpg . Not bad for an 1100cc, 82 hp. torquemeister... I do a bit better, maybe 5mpg, but I've got only 949cc and 68hp. Mine's just a little thing. Low mileage too...72,000. |
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12:50 PMPoco Loco
- show quoted text - I do a bit better, maybe 5mpg, but I've got only 949cc and 68hp. Mine's just a little thing. Low mileage too...72,000. ..... Bet you're is more comfortable than mine. Mine's too low slung for me. But I still love it! |
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On Mon, 5 Dec 2016 12:12:09 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
12:50 PMPoco Loco - show quoted text - I do a bit better, maybe 5mpg, but I've got only 949cc and 68hp. Mine's just a little thing. Low mileage too...72,000. .... Bet you're is more comfortable than mine. Mine's too low slung for me. But I still love it! Pegs, instead of floorboards, help me a lot. Also, I had a saddle made by a Korean upholstery shop modelled after this Corbin saddle: http://www.corbin.com/harley/king/hdrkcvo8dt_1t.jpg (without the backrests). It's lasted about 25 years now and is very comfortable. |
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On Monday, December 5, 2016 at 1:14:33 PM UTC-5, Tim wrote:
7:54 AMTrue North Poco Loco - show quoted text - "It is a bit cheaper, but it sure is uggerly." Well, it's for a Motto Guzzler....what do you expect? .... "Motto Guzzler?" Lol. I think mine is pretty economical. It's really hard to lay off the throttle And take it easy I'll get around 40mpg . Not bad for an 1100cc, 82 hp. torquemeister... Gosh, that seemed to shut the boy up. |
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The John flushes his head....
"Gosh, that seemed to shut the boy up." Cranking up the agitating, JohnnyMop? Christmas must be getting close. |
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On Tue, 6 Dec 2016 12:49:37 -0800 (PST), True North wrote:
The John flushes his head.... "Gosh, that seemed to shut the boy up." Cranking up the agitating, JohnnyMop? Christmas must be getting close. If you're feeling agitated, you could probably use some more of Dr. Phil's advice. He might recommend you keep your mouth shut so you don't sound so stupid. |
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On 12/6/16 3:49 PM, True North wrote:
The John flushes his head.... "Gosh, that seemed to shut the boy up." Cranking up the agitating, JohnnyMop? Christmas must be getting close. Gosharoonie, apparently I've skipped over about 30 posts in a thread Herring started relating to a motorcycle headlight and of course, as you quoted, another opportunity for him to behave as the newsgroup's leading snarky asshole. Motorcycle headlights... What's next, cleaning golf clubs? Winterizing with WFD-40? |
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Keyser Soze
- show quoted text - "Gosharoonie, apparently I've skipped over about 30 posts in a thread Herring started relating to a motorcycle headlight and of course, as you quoted, another opportunity for him to behave as the newsgroup's leading snarky asshole. Motorcycle headlights... What's next, cleaning golf clubs? Winterizing with WFD-40?" Or using 2 cycle motor oil in his 4 cycle engine. The John is quite the piece of work. |
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On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 5:45:58 PM UTC-6, Keyser Soze wrote:
On 12/6/16 3:49 PM, True North wrote: The John flushes his head.... "Gosh, that seemed to shut the boy up." Cranking up the agitating, JohnnyMop? Christmas must be getting close. Gosharoonie, apparently I've skipped over about 30 posts in a thread Herring started relating to a motorcycle headlight and of course, as you quoted, another opportunity for him to behave as the newsgroup's leading snarky asshole. Motorcycle headlights... What's next, cleaning golf clubs? Winterizing with WFD-40? The Marxist Krause makes an appearance to do what his fuhrer Saul taught him to do. Stir **** and blame someone else. |
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5:45 PMKeyser Soze
- show quoted text - Gosharoonie, apparently I've skipped over about 30 posts in a thread Herring started relating to a motorcycle headlight and of course, as you quoted, another opportunity for him to behave as the newsgroup's leading snarky asshole. Motorcycle headlights... What's next, cleaning golf clubs? Winterizing with WFD-40? ..... Wow Harry you're early. It's not Saturday yet .. |
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On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 5:47:08 PM UTC-8, Tim wrote:
5:45 PMKeyser Soze - show quoted text - Gosharoonie, apparently I've skipped over about 30 posts in a thread Herring started relating to a motorcycle headlight and of course, as you quoted, another opportunity for him to behave as the newsgroup's leading snarky asshole. Motorcycle headlights... What's next, cleaning golf clubs? Winterizing with WFD-40? .... I'm a fairly fit rider still, and had my share of flat track, enduro, moto gp... but never owned a Duc. Whats it like to ride a motorcycle like a Ducati? |
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On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 11:15:15 PM UTC-6, wrote:
On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 5:47:08 PM UTC-8, Tim wrote: 5:45 PMKeyser Soze - show quoted text - Gosharoonie, apparently I've skipped over about 30 posts in a thread Herring started relating to a motorcycle headlight and of course, as you quoted, another opportunity for him to behave as the newsgroup's leading snarky asshole. Motorcycle headlights... What's next, cleaning golf clubs? Winterizing with WFD-40? .... I'm a fairly fit rider still, and had my share of flat track, enduro, moto gp... but never owned a Duc. Whats it like to ride a motorcycle like a Ducati? Good question.... |
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On Tue, 6 Dec 2016 18:45:56 -0500, Keyser Soze wrote:
On 12/6/16 3:49 PM, True North wrote: The John flushes his head.... "Gosh, that seemed to shut the boy up." Cranking up the agitating, JohnnyMop? Christmas must be getting close. Gosharoonie, apparently I've skipped over about 30 posts in a thread Herring started relating to a motorcycle headlight and of course, as you quoted, another opportunity for him to behave as the newsgroup's leading snarky asshole. Motorcycle headlights... What's next, cleaning golf clubs? Winterizing with WFD-40? And not a cross word in any, 'til you and Donnie showed up. Having a hard time taking a loss, eh? Good thing you never participated in any sports. You'd be a basket case. Oh wait... |
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On 12/7/16 7:21 AM, Tim wrote:
On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 11:15:15 PM UTC-6, wrote: On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 5:47:08 PM UTC-8, Tim wrote: 5:45 PMKeyser Soze - show quoted text - Gosharoonie, apparently I've skipped over about 30 posts in a thread Herring started relating to a motorcycle headlight and of course, as you quoted, another opportunity for him to behave as the newsgroup's leading snarky asshole. Motorcycle headlights... What's next, cleaning golf clubs? Winterizing with WFD-40? .... I'm a fairly fit rider still, and had my share of flat track, enduro, moto gp... but never owned a Duc. Whats it like to ride a motorcycle like a Ducati? Good question.... Seek and ye shall find: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nin3X_I2hUQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MytkMhMQb8 186 mph! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI-JdxRwc4w The first Duc I rode was a 125 cc "sport" model, back in the 1960s, in Overland Park, Kansas. Belonged to a friend. |
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On 12/7/16 8:05 AM, Keyser Soze wrote:
On 12/7/16 7:21 AM, Tim wrote: On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 11:15:15 PM UTC-6, wrote: On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 5:47:08 PM UTC-8, Tim wrote: 5:45 PMKeyser Soze - show quoted text - Gosharoonie, apparently I've skipped over about 30 posts in a thread Herring started relating to a motorcycle headlight and of course, as you quoted, another opportunity for him to behave as the newsgroup's leading snarky asshole. Motorcycle headlights... What's next, cleaning golf clubs? Winterizing with WFD-40? .... I'm a fairly fit rider still, and had my share of flat track, enduro, moto gp... but never owned a Duc. Whats it like to ride a motorcycle like a Ducati? Good question.... Seek and ye shall find: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nin3X_I2hUQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MytkMhMQb8 186 mph! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI-JdxRwc4w The first Duc I rode was a 125 cc "sport" model, back in the 1960s, in Overland Park, Kansas. Belonged to a friend. |
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On Wed, 7 Dec 2016 08:05:49 -0500, Keyser Soze wrote:
On 12/7/16 7:21 AM, Tim wrote: On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 11:15:15 PM UTC-6, wrote: On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 5:47:08 PM UTC-8, Tim wrote: 5:45 PMKeyser Soze - show quoted text - Gosharoonie, apparently I've skipped over about 30 posts in a thread Herring started relating to a motorcycle headlight and of course, as you quoted, another opportunity for him to behave as the newsgroup's leading snarky asshole. Motorcycle headlights... What's next, cleaning golf clubs? Winterizing with WFD-40? .... I'm a fairly fit rider still, and had my share of flat track, enduro, moto gp... but never owned a Duc. Whats it like to ride a motorcycle like a Ducati? Good question.... Seek and ye shall find: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nin3X_I2hUQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MytkMhMQb8 186 mph! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI-JdxRwc4w The first Duc I rode was a 125 cc "sport" model, back in the 1960s, in Overland Park, Kansas. Belonged to a friend. I think the question had more to do with the big Duc you've got down in the basement. Remember that one? |
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On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 7:05:52 AM UTC-6, Keyser Soze wrote:
On 12/7/16 7:21 AM, Tim wrote: On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 11:15:15 PM UTC-6, wrote: On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 5:47:08 PM UTC-8, Tim wrote: 5:45 PMKeyser Soze - show quoted text - Gosharoonie, apparently I've skipped over about 30 posts in a thread Herring started relating to a motorcycle headlight and of course, as you quoted, another opportunity for him to behave as the newsgroup's leading snarky asshole. Motorcycle headlights... What's next, cleaning golf clubs? Winterizing with WFD-40? .... I'm a fairly fit rider still, and had my share of flat track, enduro, moto gp... but never owned a Duc. Whats it like to ride a motorcycle like a Ducati? Good question.... Seek and ye shall find: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nin3X_I2hUQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MytkMhMQb8 186 mph! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI-JdxRwc4w The first Duc I rode was a 125 cc "sport" model, back in the 1960s, in Overland Park, Kansas. Belonged to a friend. I am sure that would be the only one you've ridden IF you've actually ridden one. Liar |
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