Barry: You mentioned a "lowered Ural sidecar" on your convert. Briefly tell me about it. Why did you lower it and how.? Thanks! Upstate Mark '04 EV-T '76...
I just picked up my 1976 Convert. It's been sitting since 1989 in heated storage--so it's a shocking time capsule from back in the day. (Even scored a...
Mark The Ural sidecar is really bullet proof with the possible exception of the method of wheel bearing installation. The kids and dogs can climb all over...
Shorty I can provide mounts and instructions including parts and how to modify the Ural frame to use a more current adjustable mounting system. I've been...
Hello all, i have spent the weekend cleaning my convert which was imported from Nevada to Melbourne Australia via sunny Queensland. The bike has been painted...
Barry, Add me to the pics list when you get ready. My chosen car is actually an old "leaf spring" style--Seems to be a close copy of the original Steib--as...
... Nice! :) I expect it to leak.......how could the poor thing help it! The Guzzi is a part of my plan to exorcise the former BMW tech out of my innermost...
Nothing that new for most of you......But: WHAT A FUN BIKE! Rode to DMV to title the bike today (got those new tires that were SOOOOOO needed! (The rear was...
... SOOOOOO needed! (The ... hand is NOT to be ... You are a bit in front of me, I have to get mine certified, as an import, roadworthied, then inspected by...
I have about 70 miles on it so far.........hard to say--exactly--as my first blast up to 80MPH killed off the ailing speedo cable! (Probably should have at...
... For future reference to all. The hands-down BEST fuel line you can buy is from a BMW CAR shop. Kevlar reinforced, true 8mm hose. They also have these...
"The Convert continues to impress me as the ultimate commuter weapon" Except for the mediocre gas mileage (mine averages around 40mpg), I think that's a pretty...
Hi I just found this converet site I bought my 76 convert new in 76 Sold it to my brother in 84 when I bought a 84 calif 11 5 speed Bought it back from him...
Just curious...How much per foot/meter ? Also, FYI : those neat s.s. no-cut fuel line clamps are available at a very reasonable price from McMaster-Carr (...
... The last I checked it was something north of $3 per foot. It was originally available on a bulk role, but that stopped. The only way to get it now is to...
-I have to question the need for fuel line that is made for high pressure fuel injection systems on a gravity fed motorcycle. I agree it looks neat for a show...
... Oh, I'm not suggesting it is NEEDED. But, when I replace a cracking hose that might immolate me or the bike, I want to put in something that I think is...
Hi, everyone. I will soon be opening the timing case on my Vert to check the condition of the timing chain tensioner, something that is probably long overdue....
... Do you know if anyone had it off before? In either case, it is likely stuck and will fracture. If not, then it is old, hard, and won't reseal properly...
NOT NECESSARILY. if it stays put on the block or cover and is not torn etc. I have re-used them with no problem. make sure its all nice and clean when you put...
Yeh Brad, Me too! ----- But Partick is right.----- Old gaskets & seals can be britlle and can cause leaks. I always keep spares on hand "just in case"...
Patrick: Thanks for the info. Actually that's not a bad price. Automobile 5/16 inch F.I. hose goes for about $7 a foot ! The first time I had to pay that...
I bought a foot of that new submersible hose to re-plumb inside the tank of my EV. Holy Mackeral!? $16 for one foot! Upstate Mark '04 EV-T '76 Convert '59...
... Ah, but the 98 Guzzi EV wasn't that simple. There was 24" of downstream, pressurized hose from the pump. That stuff lasts just fine. I still have my...
It would be interesting to note any markings on these short pieces to determine exactly what type of hose/specification these pieces are/have. The linear...
... Sorry, they are long gone. Regina and I drive 98 EV's (hers yellow, mine red). Hers leaked first. I was shocked when I saw the condition of the three...
