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786
does a Convert cam have the same profile as a 98 EV cam? thx, Brad...
Brad
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Oct 6, 2006
3:46 pm
787
Hi, all. I’ve been too busy to write, but I seem to have found the problem with the Convert’s charging system (thank you everyone who sent advice). When I ...
Michael S. Jones
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Oct 6, 2006
8:48 pm
788
Brad, I really don't know. ???? I do believe your 1100 will perform just fine with the Convert Cam, especially if you can come up with a heavy flywheel. With a...
Leo Thompson
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Oct 6, 2006
10:59 pm
789
OK, I took the timing covers off both motors. the EV cam gear has a pin on back for the cam sensor. will this gear swap over to the vert cam? too bad they...
Brad Kopp
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Oct 7, 2006
2:37 pm
790
Any ideas where to start looking? How difficult is it to get parts and generally how reliable are the bikes? What is the weight and horsepower?...
willharris99
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Oct 7, 2006
10:36 pm
791
Basically they are absurdly reliable. Parts communality is very good with the conventional five speeds in all respects apart from the driveline but most bits...
peter roper
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Oct 8, 2006
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792
where do you live? try here http://mgnoc.com/classifieds.html#For_sale ... All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster....
Brad Kopp
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Oct 8, 2006
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793
hi. dale smith here. i have a very nice 76 vert. ex -LAPD POLICE bike i would part with to a good home....
Dale Smith
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Oct 8, 2006
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794
okay, you got me interested...where are you? what condition is it in? what do you want for it?...
Charles Peterson
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Oct 8, 2006
10:16 am
795
Vancouver B.C. on the south west corner of Canada. apox 120mi. north of Seattle. the bike is in very good cond. has recent carb. tweek and has always had...
Dale Smith
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Oct 8, 2006
1:26 pm
796
oh, only about 3000 miles to the east.....I'll be sure to spread the word a bit for you. $4000, without looking up close at it, might be a good price for that,...
Charles Peterson
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Oct 8, 2006
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someone in the big Guzzi comunity around Seattle must be interested, give Moto International a call and tell them about it. ... How low will we go? Check out...
Brad Kopp
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Oct 9, 2006
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798
Hi, Will. I'd say that a Convert is just as reliable as any other Guzzi, which means it is good but not perfect. My Vert has given me a variety of problems, ...
Michael S. Jones
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Oct 10, 2006
3:57 pm
799
Thanks guys, I'm in Seattle. I'll just keep checking looking around till one becomes available locally. ==================...
willharris99
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Oct 11, 2006
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Have you gone in to Moto International and seen if they have any leads? Pete willharris99 <willharris99@...> wrote: Thanks guys, I'm in Seattle. I'll...
peter roper
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Oct 12, 2006
1:39 am
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There is a '77 with only 5830 miles on it for sale in the Sept. MGNOC. It's in Texas. It's got a tinted windshield, Califia bads, new tires, and claims to be ...
Michael S. Jones
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Oct 13, 2006
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803
Would anyone have a good clear digital pic of the diode board on a Convert? I'm trying to install the board in a machine that has been bodged (a previous owner...
curryfan1
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Oct 16, 2006
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804
Yes there has to be a insulator spacer between the rectifier and the frame. I'm sending you a couple of pic's below. Good luck ...
Leo Thompson
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Oct 16, 2006
11:28 pm
805
Thanks Leo; that's a definite help. I may have to make up an insulating plate with a sheet of plastic, but at least now I have some idea of where the various...
Bill MacDonald
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Oct 17, 2006
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806
Glad I could help. Make sure to also have a ground wire connected at one of the mounting bolts. I have extra insulating mounts I can send you if you would...
Leo Thompson
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Oct 17, 2006
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807
I live in Seattle and am interested in buying a Convert. Is there any way you can get it down to Moto International so I can take a look at it? ...
willharris99
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Oct 17, 2006
5:13 pm
808
I'm in Mount Vernon, half way between Vancouver and Seattle if some assistance is needed. I have a trailer which is handy for bike juggling....
mileskb@...
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Oct 17, 2006
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809
You west coast guys are making me green with envy. I'm about as far from Vancouver as you can go without getting your feet wet. :-( ... juggling....
curryfan1
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Oct 17, 2006
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810
Hi, all. I've been wanting to upgrade to a modern, textile riding jacket - one that is more waterproof then my leather jacket, has vents and a removable liner,...
Michael S. Jones
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Oct 24, 2006
3:25 pm
811
Hi again. Please ignore my previous question about the riding jacket - I bought it. There's a ratty vert for sale cheep in Fl. - here's the link. ...
Michael S. Jones
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Oct 27, 2006
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812
looking for one with decent lobes... email me mtiberio <AT> yahoo.com...
mtiberio
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Nov 19, 2006
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813
Mike, last time I was in LA at Guzzi Classics Mark had half a dozen of 'em lying around. all looked OK. I grabbed one and just had it reground to a B10+1...
peter roper
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Nov 19, 2006
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814
whats a B10+1 spec?...
mtiberio
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Nov 19, 2006
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815
whats a B10+1 spec?...
mtiberio
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Nov 19, 2006
10:01 pm
816
Same timing as B10 but with 1mm more lift. It's a common enough re-grind for 5 speeds and works well with small-valve heads so I'm going to fling it into my...
peter roper
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Nov 21, 2006
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