I'm thinking of giving my eldo a face lift this winter. New paint scheme, new much needed wiring harness and a single unit dash. I currently have the dual...
oh my..., you are on the right track to loop guzzello perfection; however, i wish you good luck with your pursue (and start by putting aside +$500 to do whole...
Mario, could you ballpark itemize the conversion? i have the same thing going on- a monoguage hanging on my dining room wall like art, that needs to be...
Firstly, I did end up ordering a set of heavier duty valve springs since I went with the b10. I was thinking that because I don't usually run her high, it...
funny thing, high lift cams, all other things being equal (including springs), already have a higher pressure at full lift because they compress the spring...
Haven't gotten enough bites on the 72 to sell, so I have a feeling I'm going to get into it a little in the basement this winter. Any experience with cafe...
Here I am with a box full of new parts, a clean work bench and nice chunk of a saturday to start building a motor. Step one - totally booger my new sludge trap...
I've read about using sealant on the rear main bearing & the through bolts - but are all the other gaskets installed dry? My neighbor recommended permatex...
permatex makes lots of different products,don't use a silicone type product . I use non hardening gasket dressing and put on very thin .rick ... From: Raj...
Raj, I would take the tube of permatex and throw it as far away from your engine as you can (IMHO) Make sure the gasket surfaces are 'as clean as' and assemble...
Loop Group, Friend of mine has a 2008 Breva 1200 for sale, nine-hundred (900) miles - $8500. Bob Hawkes Finger Lakes Chapter - Antique Outboard Motor Club,...
I'm in the process of installing new Gilardoni kits- Do the rings come pre gapped? Is it Ok to use the clearances for the stock rings from the manual? Also,...
... Actually, the 8 you pulled out should have come from between the rocker carrier frame and the top of the head. The other four (two for each side, will go...
I found the gaps to be within the limits of the specs quoted in my manual - I wouldn't leave something like that to chance though, check now and ride happy. ...
jeez yeah, that's what I thought. Seems like tremendous overkill. He's got good intentions for sure, and maybe the stuff is great if you know where to use it. ...
with fork headlight shrouds disallowing clipons, the only thing i could think of was short bars in the usual handlebar attachment point but myself i like a...
Hi Raj, In general I don't like gasket sealants...and I especially don't like RTV. Instead, my general rule of thumb is to grease gaskets and install. But, I...
Hi Raj, Yes, you can use a tap that has the same thread pitch as a scraper. You bet it takes time...but quicker than waiting on a new part. As long as you...
I would just mount ape hangers upside down.Wilfred ... From: kevin m <mcmillen1@...> To: Loopframe_Guzzi@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, Nov 21, 2009 4:55 pm ...
And flexible ... !! ... From: Loopframe_Guzzi@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Loopframe_Guzzi@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Sent: Sunday, 22 November 2009 1:13 PM ...
Ladies and Gentlemen, I really don't know if there are any ladies in the group but none the less, to everyone. I've attached a few pics of my project bike....
Greg, Raj et al Wouldn't Hylomar be a good sealant for reassembly? Doesn't harden or set up like RTV, impervious to petroleum products, seals metal to metal...
Hi Ben, It is looking good :> When it comes time to install the engine into the frame, I'd remove the foot boards completely (of course). I'd also protect the...
Thanks Greg. I hadn't planned on pulling the swing arm. I imagine that would make a world of difference though. I should reconsider. I have some time...
JD I agree Hylomar is great as gasket dressing ,I have been using it on all types of motor rebuilding for many years. But the NAPA people told its no longer...