My Moto Guzzi V7. Does it smell like pizza or is it just me?

[totalmotorcycle]

Amazing news.

Andrea and I won a big ol' Harley-Davidson BBQ last night at bike night! We have been going to the Republic HD Bike night now for 9 months (it's every month) as we know some staff there now, they have great free food and a live band, plus lots of bikes to look at. http://www.republichd.com/

My new BBQ. Come on down ya'll

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So last night, they called my name for the grand prize!

Mike

[pchast]

Congratulations.

When do we get invited for the cookout?

[High_Side]

Awesome guys! Go for a free party and win a free bbq.......can't get any better

[dr_bar]

Did it come with a cooler stocked full of grade A Texan beef???

[totalmotorcycle]

Thank you very much, we were very fortunate to win it.

I cooked our first mean on it (NY strip) and it turned out great. I only used 1 of the 4 burners so I could do maybe, 16 steaks on it? LOL.

Did it come with beef? no. And it didn't have a propane tank either, but it did have a cover.

Mike

[totalmotorcycle]

Screwed.

Well, at least my tire is after it ran over one on the weekend.

So, with a screw firmly stuck into it's juicy 2200 mile tread wear it's off to get a new tire, which leaves me some questions...

1. Replace the tire with the same type (thus matching pair), but have to order in as it's not in stock. (Bias-ply)

2. Replace the tire with a mismatched brand one that is in stock. (Bias-ply)

3. Replace BOTH tires with mismatched brand RADIAL tires.

Hmmm, what to do...

Mike

[totalmotorcycle]

Well, after calling around, I couldn't find a dealer with my OEM tire (Pirelli Sport Demon) in stock, so I checked the online stores in our TMW guide and ordered one from Bike Bandit http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-538038-1174801 which from what I read it will be here in about 3 days. My dealer is willing to install it (as he couldn't get one for 2 weeks) so I'm in luck there.

I was about to go with option #2 but this way I can keep the same set of tires on the bike with minimal down time.

Hopefully no screws, nails or flats this time.

Mike

[Wrider]

For what it's worth, officially you're not supposed to do it, but I've had good luck with patching tires using thread type patches. Considering my weight and riding habits, I am NOT easy on tires, and the patches have lasted just as long as the tire itself.

[dr_bar]

I used a mushroom plug, then promptly forgot all about it. Needless to say, when I put my next set on, it was still there...

[sunshine229]

...BTW... he tries to BBQ everything now.

And he is out riding my Ninja since his bike is "screwed"!!! I wonder what he'll say when he returns... he hasn't ridden my Ninja very much and it's been a while...