I have a V1 Convert that is leaking ATF into the engine oil sump. This machine sat for quite a while before I obtained it. Can anyone help me to identify this...
Just finished up getting my '76 Convert ready for its' first shake down cruise. New front turn signals, horns, rear shocks, all three calipers rebuilt, two...
I bet its at the front of the camshaft in the front timing cover, thats where the ATF pump is located. you can remove the cover in the frame but there are two...
select one gear or the other and stay there, don't shift on the fly! ... Get the free Yahoo! toolbar and rest assured with the added security of spyware...
Brad: Yup, I have definitely picked up already that the Convert shall not be shifted on the fly, Thanks ! ... From: Brad Kopp To: MGconvert@yahoogroups.com ...
Does anyone have any experience or opinion on how much of a difference in braking power the Brembo high friction brake pads make when installed in both front...
Does anyone know the approximate dimensions of the original Guzzi luggage bags ? I would like to purchase some aftermarket bags to save a few bucks, ( no, I'm...
In a message dated 7/3/2007 1:28:47 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, vandenbe@... writes: Does anyone know the approximate dimensions of the original Guzzi ...
Northern Tool has some heavy duty plastic ammo cans that are only a little larger than the stock Convert bags. They are supposed to be very weather resistant,...
Well done Brad. I couldn't for the life of me picture how he was getting tranny fluid in the sump! Obvious when one takes one's brain out of neutral! :-)=). ...
Hi, all. The gear oil in my Vert's tranny always turns milky. I have been using Valvoline semi-synthetic 85w90. The same oil has never turned milky in the ...
Check the speedometer cable seal "boot"----- Water will follow the cable into sump when riding in rain, but most likely while washing the bike. ... Hi, all....
This sounds intriguing, but the link didn't work for me. I searched the Northern Tools site, found a category in Storage called Ammo Boxes, but it returned...
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Try MG Cycle Part # 30328032 universal joint cross kit, cross, bearings, snap rings, same applications as 30328031 $57.81 22mm cup OD; 50mm across flat...
You can rebuild UJ's but it's a prick of a job, much harder than your average car driveshaft because of the size of the trunnions and caps and the teeny weeny...
Thanks for the replies, Paul and Leo. I don't think the spedo cable boot is leaking, but perhaps I should seal it with some silicon. The fiber breather on top ...
Hi folks. Here's a fairly basic problem -- my Vert has a slight handlebar wobble when you take one hand off the bars and a definite shuddering when the brakes...
If you have to purchase bags plus mounts, I hope you have deep pockets :) I have some good old Krauser bags that I probably couldn't afford to replace with new...
... Start by taking off the wheel and bringing it somewhere that can do a dynamic balancing. The Guzzi is VERY sensitive to any imbalance. If it has been out...
The juddering when you brake is probably a warped disc, you may be able to get it skimmed if it isn't too bad but there isn't a lot of margin on Brembos of...
"""-- overly loose steering head adjuster,""" whats that? had one on my Beemer but not on a convert... probably need to tighten the steering stem nut a little....
... need to tighten the steering stem nut a little. or it could be wheel brgs. "Adjuster nut" is what they call the steering stem nut in the Convert manual. I...
Thanks Brad. When I get home I'll work on that. Appreciate the reply. ... thats where the ATF pump is located. you can remove the cover in the frame but there...
