Member Contributer Dutchy Posted May 25, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 25, 2019 Motorcycle shop nearby had "Benelli demo days" and with me never turning down a free ride..... Benelli, founded in 1911 and started building mc's in 1921. These days though, it is probably best called Chinelli , as the bikes are 100% Chinese. That is, if your name is Trump and/or you like staring at your belly button. For truth be told, it is a well designed and build motorcycle. Factor in the price and you're on a winner if you donot expect eye popping perfomance from the wee twin. I got her up to a ton and that was it . The engine is a peach, picking up smootlhlt from low revs, even if you are too high a gear. Suspension, handling braking al "A" OK! This TRK was brandnew (27km on the clock) and I reckon the gearbox could do with a proper break in period 1st.... Shifting from 2 to 3 somethimes was not happening (irrespective of lever pull full in or not). Or it was just "my inexperience with riding a mc"? The shop took note and would keep an eye/ear on it with future riders taking her out. Rear brake could do with a bit more bite (bike has ABS), again it would have been wiser for the shop owners to ride the bike themselves first for a few 100 clicks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted May 27, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 27, 2019 Rode with a group of former colleagues yesterday. Most have a Beemer, with a "Henri Ford" color scheme... "My little puma" had to rev hard to compensate for her lack in torque.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted May 27, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted May 27, 2019 15 minutes ago, Dutchy said: "My little puma" had to rev hard to compensate for her lack in torque.... Nice one Dutchy. Your "little puma" is the Best looker by far. I'd have yours over three of the others. Cheers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted May 27, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 27, 2019 On 6/13/2015 at 10:35 PM, Dutchy said: And it must be contagious....... Thank you Keny!!! 44k km's/27.5K miles A good 3 seasons later 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyr62 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Yeah impressive. Just shows they don't all drop valves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted May 27, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 27, 2019 She gets around alright... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 2, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 2, 2019 Some 33C+ today for a little SP get together... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 7, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 7, 2019 Pollen levels are very high, but that's not stopping me riding..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted June 7, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted June 7, 2019 Nice shot Dutchy, head for the hills! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted June 12, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/7/2019 at 2:21 AM, Grum said: Nice shot Dutchy, head for the hills! Dutchy has hills?! Nice one Grum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 14, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 14, 2019 "lunch ride"  2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 14, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 14, 2019 During yesterday's run, I once more experienced starting problens. Whirring sound but no starty... Hmmm, replaced the start relais earlier, so maybe the starter brushes are worn? As they say...... "pictures speak 1000's of words" Yes, the oil filter and Stebel are in the way... A PO did not use JIS... Clarty 2.0 Aye Captain Kirk, she will take no more... Never a dull moment nor chance to learn something new eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyr62 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 I am sure it's repairable but you might be better off just picking up a second hand one. They seem plentiful enough on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 14, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 14, 2019 1 hour ago, jeremyr62 said: I am sure it's repairable but you might be better off just picking up a second hand one. They seem plentiful enough on Ebay. Chances are I pick one up over the weekend. Am amazed/impressed that it worked for so long despite being well past its "best before date"... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duccmann Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Some 33C+ today for a little SP get together... Awesome Now we need video of all them revin together!That would be heaven, better yet, GoPro of all goin through a tunnel together Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duccmann Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Some 33C+ today for a little SP get together... Awesome Now we need video of all them revin together!That would be heaven, better yet, GoPro of all goin through a tunnel together Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 15, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 15, 2019 20 hours ago, Dutchy said: Chances are I pick one up over the weekend. Am amazed/impressed that it worked for so long despite being well past its "best before date"... Sorted! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyr62 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Yeah best solution by far. Looks in very good nick too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted June 15, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted June 15, 2019 Problem with brushed staters is they have nowhere for the brush wear residue/dust to go. So the brushes start to stick which increases arcing that increases wear. If you ever need to replace a set of brushes & they are NLA then just go to a car parts place & buy a set. They are all bigger than bike ones, then cut them to shape to fit your starter motor ! Give it a full clean & degrease & all good to go like new again. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 16, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 16, 2019 On 6/14/2019 at 10:38 PM, duccmann said: Awesome Now we need video of all them revin together! That would be heaven, better yet, GoPro of all goin through a tunnel together Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Poor mike on camera.... sp_Gemiddeld.mp4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duccmann Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Poor mike on camera.... sp_Gemiddeld.mp4 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 22, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 22, 2019 Bought a MACNA cooling vest years and years ago, use a lot in summer since it really "works". Friend asked to borrow it as he was gonna rent a bike in Dubai. Ge somehow managed to cause it to leak, maybe plain wear and tear... So I picked up a new one today. Next week we get 30C+, a good testing opportunity for this 2.0 version. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 22, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 22, 2019 After 2 seasons riding with the CASTROL bodywork, decided to revert back to OEM. Just for a change... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglasthecook Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 On 6/22/2019 at 10:33 AM, Dutchy said: Bought a MACNA cooling vest years and years ago, use a lot in summer since it really "works". Friend asked to borrow it as he was gonna rent a bike in Dubai. Ge somehow managed to cause it to leak, maybe plain wear and tear... So I picked up a new one today. Next week we get 30C+, a good testing opportunity for this 2.0 version. Please post up a review, as this is something that intrigues me, living in AZ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 24, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 24, 2019 Well Doug, I did an "Arizona test" for you today..... 34C+ This "evo" works just as well as their 1st version. I ride in full leathers, pants have a little perforated area so I wear longjohns underneath. My jacket has vents on the lower arms and the front area along the zip can be removed, leaving a sturdy mesh fabric. I never felt the heat getting to me. When stopping and placing my inside the vest it feels "cool". It needs airflow to function. Macna since released a V3 "hybrid" .... A step back imho, you either soak it (versus V1 and V2 having the water inside) and put it on wet. Like a Hyperkewl Or add "cool packs" you activate by placing them in a fridge. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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