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Pat, the standing voltage of the battery (after 2.5 days sitting in the garage) is 12.97v. Is that sufficient? Chuck, by "high" I meant heal down on the...
Michael S. Jones
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May 1, 2007
3:17 pm
1133
... That's a winner. Now, turn on some moderate draw for 10 minutes or so, and test again. Maybe just the parking lights. Some batteries can hold a high...
Patrick Hayes
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May 1, 2007
4:04 pm
1134
Howdy folks. Just wondering if any of you know whether Moto International still operates. I used to have their catalogue, but it seems not to exist anymore. ...
motoguzziconvert
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May 2, 2007
7:07 pm
1135
If you mean Moto International in Seattle, yes they are still there. Just had their big Guzzi test ride day this past weekend. In a message dated 5/2/2007...
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May 2, 2007
7:24 pm
1136
... They certainly do. www.motointernational.com They no longer run an online catalog, but are trying to get it back up. Patrick...
Patrick Hayes
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May 2, 2007
7:38 pm
1137
Convert stuff is beginning to get hard to find. At least the *specific* stuff. If you need a parts book and can't get one I have one I could photocrappy for...
peter roper
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May 4, 2007
6:51 am
1138
These links to parts and shop manuals are listed in a file in our file section... Link(s) to parts book (may have expired) http://www.bigupload.com/d=642D92B3 ...
mtiberio
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May 4, 2007
11:11 am
1139
Thanks guys. I have the manuals; it's the parts sources that are needed. (Don't suppose anyone would have a spare set of transmission cooler lines gathering...
motoguzziconvert
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May 4, 2007
2:12 pm
1140
OK, Patrick, here are the results. The battery showed 12.95v before the test. I turned on the taillights (there are 4 of them because of the lights on my ...
Michael S. Jones
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May 4, 2007
2:22 pm
1141
... Look in your yellow pages for a hydraulic shop. They can quickly attach very good hoses to your original end pieces. Usually pretty cheap. There is not...
Patrick Hayes
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May 7, 2007
7:26 pm
1142
... Those specs sound very good for the battery. Patrick...
Patrick Hayes
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May 7, 2007
7:45 pm
1143
Unfortunately it's the original rad fittings that are missing. The hoses themselves are in pretty good shape. At some point a previous owner installed...
motoguzziconvert
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May 9, 2007
6:59 pm
1144
Thanks for the feedback, Patrick. The tractor battery lives on. -Mike (69 ambo, 77 vert) M.Jones, associate editor, Journal for the Study of Religions and...
Michael S. Jones
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May 9, 2007
11:15 pm
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In a message dated 4/24/2007 3:21:09 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pehayes@... writes: ... Same in all the big Tonti frame Guzzi except for the spine...
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tardispilot07
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May 10, 2007
1:12 am
1146
... Bigger is better. The 12V30 will fit into the Tonti frame hole. Do you still have the stock airbox, or have you fitted K&N filters. That might make a...
Patrick Hayes
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May 10, 2007
2:39 am
1147
I just have the K&N cones and in fact not even the angled ones, so it's just a big open hole where the battery sits under the seat. Plenty of room, just ...
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May 10, 2007
3:43 am
1148
Well, my charging problem seems to have been two-fold. The regulator was in fact bad. I bought a solid-state replacement from EuroMotoElectrics and installed...
Michael S. Jones
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May 11, 2007
2:25 pm
1149
Well, my charging problem seems to have been two-fold. The regulator was in fact bad. I bought a solid-state replacement from EuroMotoElectrics and installed...
Michael S. Jones
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May 11, 2007
5:22 pm
1150
I've got an Eldo that I love, and a V7 Sport that is very sweet. But I've been curious about the Vert for a few years. I've got my eye on a 76 but something...
Dave Swanson
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May 11, 2007
10:48 pm
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Dave, as I've said before a 'Vert is more fun than underpants full of angry squirrels! I've got an SP, a Griso and a 'Vert. The 'Vert would definitely be the...
peter roper
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May 11, 2007
11:23 pm
1152
Like riding a magic carpet! ... sweet. But ... my eye on ... want one. ... encouragement. ... ===== This message possibly typed on a Cell Phone, plz forgive...
Michael Tiberio
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May 11, 2007
11:28 pm
1153
whats to think about? your already certified guzzi pervert now you'll be a convert pervert. seriously, if you have a line on a good Convert your crazy to NOT...
Brad Kopp
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May 12, 2007
2:55 am
1154
Just do it!!! You'll love it. Neat machine. You have to have one to understand. Almost a cult thing. Upstate Mark '04 EV Touring '76 Convert '59 Guzzi...
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May 12, 2007
10:24 am
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Dave, I have a 76 Vert that I would love to have taken off my hands by someone who can spend the time and effort needed to restore her to her former glory. She...
chris manzari
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May 12, 2007
8:32 pm
1156
Chris, thanks for the note. I am interested in your "Vert". Would it be possible to send me a couple pictures. Thanks, Dave ... ...
David Swanson
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May 12, 2007
10:39 pm
1157
I've seen those wiring harnesses on ebay... Or i have a T3 harness that would need a bit of sorting out maybe could be spliced into that one... and I MIGHT BUY...
Brad Kopp
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May 13, 2007
1:02 am
1158
Nothing else comes even close for comparison!!!! Like Pete said, a bike before its time. Leo ... I've got an Eldo that I love, and a V7 Sport that is very...
Leo Thompson
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May 14, 2007
11:20 pm
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I came to own a Convert by long-distance, having arranged the sale to take place at the Canadian side of the (appropriately-named) Ambassador Bridge in Windsor...
Bill
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May 15, 2007
2:49 pm
1160
got the ol vert going! runs ok. after a bunch of carb cleaning and adding all the missing parts! now i have to get after the brakes and forks. have any of you...
scumbucket46
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May 16, 2007
1:17 am
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Exactly! It reminds me of my first bike, a Rabbit 90 scooter! Only with a bit more power! al ... From: scumbucket46<mailto:scumbucket46@...> To:...
Allen Camara
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