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950
Anybody going to Bike week? As cold as it is in Michigan today I'd LOVE to be planing a trip to a warmer spot, especially if it meant a chance to ride and...
Jim
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Feb 5, 2007
7:01 pm
952
So I'm in the middle of my Eldorado Automatic project. I pull the trans off of my convert drivtrain. If you look inside a Convert torque converter, there...
mtiberio
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Feb 9, 2007
5:49 pm
953
Mike: Its a freewheel device. Those pawls are intended to lay down and slip in one direction but stand up and grip in the other. That's why the Convert has...
Patrick Hayes
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Feb 9, 2007
6:40 pm
954
Hey, I own a Guzzi Rosso Corsa, which I love, and am looking for a two up bike. A reciently met a nice older guy while riding who was admiring my Guzzi and...
ahoward125
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Feb 13, 2007
11:56 am
955
no miles, no corrosion, might be worth 4-5 grand or more but I'd offer about 1500. and plan on a complete tear down to replace all seals and other rubber...
Brad Kopp
fotoguzzi
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Feb 13, 2007
1:04 pm
956
Hard to put a value on it "site un-seen". Where is it located from you? Keep in mind shipping cost. Running Verts will bring a large range of prices $1500.00...
Leo Thompson
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Feb 13, 2007
1:22 pm
957
Okay folks, I'm looking for some advice BEFORE I do something stupid (in contrast to my usual practice). One of the hex head bolts on my Convert's cylinder...
curryfan1
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Feb 13, 2007
8:57 pm
958
You could also try cutting a slot with a dremel and using a screwdriver to turn it out. Sometimes you can get a screwdriver tip to fit into the rounded out hex...
Paul
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Feb 13, 2007
10:21 pm
959
Oh, the bike is here in town and I won't even talk money with the guy until I see the bike. The guy I know who is freinds with the owner thinks the bike is a...
ahoward125
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Feb 13, 2007
10:36 pm
960
Are you talking about the sleeve socket nut? You say; "the hex key won't grab it" Makes me think you have it loose and just can't get it out!!! If thats the...
Leo Thompson
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Feb 13, 2007
10:36 pm
961
... OK, first, you're going to have to be a LOT more accurate in your description of the bolt and the location. Is it one of the eight, small, socket head...
Patrick Hayes
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Feb 14, 2007
12:55 am
962
which town? whats his #? I'll try and beat you there... just kiddin, post pics if you can. ... Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with...
Brad Kopp
fotoguzzi
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Feb 14, 2007
5:09 am
963
i use a chisel on the perimeter of the bolt and give it a tap to loosen it. hard to describe, but works everytime....
Nyabinghi
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Feb 14, 2007
11:39 am
964
thank you pat... ... rounded off ... head stud? ... has ... those ... progress. ... head ... out...
mtiberio
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Feb 14, 2007
4:21 pm
965
Hi, AJ. I think the Convert is a truly excellent 2-up bike, as long as your power expectations are in line with its size and technology. The auto tranny and ...
Michael S. Jones
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Feb 14, 2007
6:56 pm
966
If you do have the early type flywheel I will trade you the later version for it. it looks like its bowl shaped when viewed thru the plug where you set timing....
Brad Kopp
fotoguzzi
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Feb 14, 2007
10:25 pm
967
Well, I probably won't know for a week or more, the owner is recouping from surgery... I will post pics as soon as I get to see the bike. Apparently the bike...
ahoward125
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Feb 15, 2007
4:05 am
968
"So in effect if this works out and I get the bike I would be the first person to register and title the bike." That would be neat! -Mike (69 ambo, 77 vert) ...
Michael S. Jones
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Feb 15, 2007
4:57 pm
969
just uploaded... using guzzi factory tool w/chinese dial indicator. http://autos.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/MGconvert/photos/view/bd70?b=2&m=f&o=0...
mtiberio
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Mar 12, 2007
7:02 pm
970
Thanks. That's worth 1000 words. BTW, is that a heavy flywheel? mtiberio <mtiberio@...> wrote: just uploaded... using guzzi factory tool w/chinese dial...
B Holbrook
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Mar 12, 2007
9:00 pm
971
Yes ... indicator. ... http://autos.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/MGconvert/photos/view/bd70?b=2&m=f&o=0 ... ===== This message possibly typed on a Cell Phone, plz...
Michael Tiberio
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Mar 12, 2007
10:44 pm
972
recently got the vert running, now I need to make it ridable. Does anone have a front brake lever for a 76 LAPD vert? Or, can the cast aluminum lever be...
williej45
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Mar 16, 2007
1:31 pm
973
I'm pretty sure they are still readily available from the usual suppliers, MG Cycle, guzzi Classics, Moto International, MPH, Speakers, Detroit Eurocycles etc....
peter roper
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Mar 16, 2007
2:34 pm
974
I also need a little info on what is interchangable/usable from other M.G.s This bike is totally foreign to me, but it is starting to grow on me. What are...
williej45
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Mar 17, 2007
4:10 am
975
Do you have a parts book?? if the bike is not charging there are a few things to check , take the cover to the stater check wiring(Yellow Wires) , the wiring...
galen burke
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Mar 17, 2007
12:16 pm
976
... the cover to the stater check wiring(Yellow Wires) , the wiring was not heavy enough for the system (Some burn up the wires), the stater itself can have...
Richard
williej45
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Mar 19, 2007
2:49 am
977
If the bike hasn't run in a while it will be worth just trying 'Flashing' the rotor. With the alternator cover off start the motor and then using a lenth of...
peter roper
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Mar 19, 2007
4:27 pm
978
Are there any points I can use instead of Moto Guzzi? Anything like VW stuff that will fit? rogriley1451 rogriley@......
Roger Riley
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Mar 20, 2007
1:28 am
979
How about you throw them as far as you can and use a DYNA-III electronic ignition? Far better for keeping timing accurate. And timing is VERY important on a...
Patrick Hayes
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Mar 20, 2007
2:13 am
980
That's what I was going to say, so I'll just agree. If you tie the leads together you can really get some range :) In a message dated 3/19/2007 7:13:59 P.M....
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