Hi, all. What is the easiest way to tell if my bike has a new cam chain tensioner in it? The previous owner said he had a new cam chain installed, but he ...
if you put a timing light on your flywheel at idle you'll see one of two things... the spark going off at exactly the same spot every time around...which means...
Hi, all. Big news: Friday I moved the Convert into the garage and began work. I’ll be having some questions - I hope no one minds. The first question is...
Dwight, I assume it was my post that you deleated. It was re-posted with Chuck's reply, so you can read it there. Chuck, thanks for the good advice. Today I...
Hi Mike... My convert did the hesitation thing for about a week.. when I bought it... then it seemed to go away... I also never use the "clutch" it stops...
Thanks, for the reply Dwight. Here's my next question: I have a stripped exhaust stud hole, the hole for the stud that mounts the header to the head. What is...
Mine doesn't hesitate at all - slightest twist and it's eager to get going. Could it be a problem with the hydraulic oil pump on the front of the engine? I've...
"Re: the pillion footrest problem you mentioned - I think the earlier models had them as part of the rear crashbars. Later types had conventional pegs mounted...
I have a perfect earlier/light flywheel that I'm thinking of using on my Convert Custom...Guzzilogy says that the bikes are quicker with the light wheel...also...
Another question.....any reason I can't build a custom tranny fluid tank for my Custom...would the quantity that it holds have to be the same or could it hold...
Anyone have any shocks laying around they want to sell.. my Vert came with air shocks... i need to get them off.. but don't have lots of cash at the moment.....
you have me confused...I just talk a lot..I'm not the list owner.... ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance: Get your refund fast...
actually, in one of the early TIPS books, someone ran the ATF fluid throught their front crashbars to add quantity and cooling...their hollow, so he tapped...
OK, Dwight, I'll send a short add to Frank. Next question, friends. According to Guzziology (great book!), the Vert is supposed to have a battery strap and a...
Eldo Mike, I personally like heavy flywheels in 1 and 2 cylinder bikes. It allows them to idle more slowely without stalling, and I like that sound. OTOH, if...
The earlier flywheel is the single best thing you can do for your Convert. The originals were not welded properly at the center hub and some of them failed....
one of mine was missing both, i bought them, and only difference is i noticed is they're there. and it's a more of a pain in the ass to remove the tank when...
Mike; Both straps are needed, fuel tank strap secures the tank in the event of a tip-over,,,crash, etc., and also tends to reduce the amount of vibration felt...
Hi, all. I have my forks apart. The dampers only work over about half of their stroke - that is, the give resistance over half the stroke, the rest of the way ...
The bitubo's are good - if ya find 'em cheap, let me know...i need 2 sets.. ... From: Michael S. Jones [mailto:mjones03@...] Sent: Friday, February 20,...
Micheal, I think the single best improvement to my smile quotient was the addition of FAC dampers and a switch to better springs in the front fork, quickly...
I just remembered one more point. an upgrade in front springs usually means the front wheel is now lower on the forks. I raised the tubes about an inch in the ...
Chuck, did the G5 springs make your Vert sit higher? I've got short legs. -Mike (69 ambo, 77 vert) ===== M.Jones, student of philosophy and religion at Temple...
Thanks for all the info, Chuck. I haven't yet located anyone who seels the Bitubo's - I'd like to compare prices. Any suggestions, anyone? New question:...
Hello again Dwight
I have ust completed the Anti-Spam request (good idea too) and have come t= o the conclusion that you are located in The States. If so,...
Hello Dwight
For your '77 Guzzi Convert, Bitubo list rear shocks BG0004 WMB and WME 03.= The WMB are adjustable in the spring preload only while the WME...
