Thanks for your replies, guys. I downloaded the Dyna instructions: they'll be nice to have. I've posted a picture of what I'm looking at in the "Mike Jones' 77...
I discovered an interesting fact about the original spoke nipples and spokes on the early Guzzi's including the Convert. They have been superceded. The new...
DO NOT REMOVE THE ROTOR to find or oil the wick. The wick should be visible inside the inner hole of the rotor. If you look into the hole at the center of the...
I would try Moto Guzzi Classics first (www.motoguzziclassics.com). If they can't help, then try Harpers Moto Guzzi (harpermotoguzzi.com). I imagine both of...
I don't remember if I posted what I did to my Vert over the last two weeks, so here it is. I opened up the timing case to check on the cam chain tensioner. The...
I have posted some pics of my air filter solution in the "Mike Jones' 77 Convert" picture file of this list. Many people who dislike the stock air filter ...
"DO NOT REMOVE THE ROTOR to find or oil the wick..." You are so right, Mike! Once I removed the Dyna rotor, I realized that I hadn't accomplished anything...
Thanks, Paul. So you don't think any old felt will do? -Mike (69-77) M.Jones, executive editor, Journal for the Study of Religions and Ideologies (www.jsri.ro)...
I feel like I've turned verbose all of the sudden, but it's only because I have been working on the Vert a lot the last few weeks. As you know, I just upgraded...
Mike, I'll trade you a nice riding mower for it. :) I would check all the wiring from the start button back to the starter, it's possible there is a short...
I would suspect the start button first off or do you have a key like a car to start it? ... Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo!...
Mike : The starter switch wire may be grounding out inside the handlebars due to a chafed or split wire insulation. Disconnect the battery and measure the...
FYI: I recently purchased a set of inner tubes for the scooter. I didn't want to sacrifice quality, but of course I wanted to find the best price too ( who...
Free Tibet!!!!!!! The guy I got my vert from put these god (less?) awful Chinese tires on it. A GM mechanic, it figures. I can't wait to get them off! FREE...
Allen : The problem is, does "Metzler" sound Chinese to you ? And just curious ; How many cups of coffee have you had so far this day ?? Take care - don't...
I'm on my first actually, and yes I have taken my medication today. I'm also unemployed at the moment, and the job search is what's ticking me off methinks. ...
Thanks for your replies. I'll investigate the wire from the starter button Saturday (yes, it does have a starter button). For now I'm getting by through ...
Allen : I'm sorry to hear you areunemployed at the moment. I will include you in my prayers. Try to keep busy; hey, now would be a good time to work on the...
Mike : If you don't have a decent digital meter, let me know. I can give you a few online vendors that have them very reasonably priced. Jim V. ... From:...
"No problem, if I remember I will bring both with me to the VA rally just in case." Thanks, Paul! You're not too bad for a usurper. ;-) Jim, I have a...
Well, I tried to find a short between the relay and the starter button on Saturday, but couldn't. It seems logical that this would be the problem, but you know...
chinese made is the answer the seller gave me.....not sure if chinese made is better or worse than french made... someone willing to give it a shot? i'm sure...
