Thanks. That's worth 1000 words. BTW, is that a heavy flywheel? mtiberio <mtiberio@...> wrote: just uploaded... using guzzi factory tool w/chinese dial...
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...
I'm pretty sure they are still readily available from the usual suppliers, MG Cycle, guzzi Classics, Moto International, MPH, Speakers, Detroit Eurocycles etc....
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...
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...
... 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...
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...
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...
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....
points worked fine for me for over 75k miles, and it's never been slow revving for me...give it more gas, stay in low range more often, use hi-range for the ...
For some reason I hvn't fathomed out my 'Vert has eaten two Dyna boxes. I'm still a fan of the Dyna system as Ive fitted loads of them with no problems but my...
I've had my alternator stop charging when the wires that connect to it melted and also when the regulator failed. Like Galen said, I'd start by inspecting the ...
Pete, what kind of grease do you use for the points? I've been using wheel bearing grease, but I imagine that's not what is recommended. Guzziology talks about...
Pete, what kind of grease do you use for the points? I've been using wheel bearing grease, but I imagine that's not what is recommended. Guzziology talks about...
Desn't matter toss, for this purpose grease is grease. Whell bearing grease is what I use and my bike hasn't blown itself to smithereens yet Pete "Michael S....
A good source of point cam grease can be had from Bosch. $11.50 per tube... Bosch Distributor Grease This specially formulated grease won't interfere with your...
... I have a tube of this. Will last a lifetime. Not sure it is any better than anything else. http://www.smpcorp.com/web_app/catalog/smp_bgbulk.aspx search...
Thanks, Mike and Patrick. Now I know it can be found. All I have to do is get around to buying some. I wonder if Napa carries anything like that. -Mike (69...
I'm new to this group and I'm trying to educate myself on Moto Guzzi's. I've been riding for about 39 years (mostly Triumph and Harleys). I've always turned my...
you might have a GREAT bike there...if the cosmetics are good...and it's not too rusty...your starting to get into the classic category...I'd say it's worth a ...
Bike would go for about $1500 on ebay ... Moto ... and ... lady I ... garage. ... years. ... been well ... battery. ... replaced. ... I'm sure ... and ... ...
Hmmmmmmmmm $1100.00 for it, I may just take you up on it...NOT!!! If I buy it, I was going to drop the oil and go over it before starting it up. It has no rust...
There are a few things I'd strongly recommend. Don't just drop the oil, drop the pan and change the filter and ensure the oil pressure relief valve is free. It...
me again..when you get around to driving it, I'd suggest: 1. Think of it as a 2 range trans. Low range is down on the front of the lever, Hi range for the Hi...
well said chuck! I hope my project will run a million miles. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/fotoguzzi/DSCN1786.jpg ... TV dinner still cooling? Check out...
Yeh Chuck, Its still going strong!!!! One Million and almost 69 of the next 100,000. Will be at Hayden Lake, Idaho for the NW Sidecar Rally June 14-17 . Come...
I want to thank everyone for your input. Would anyone happen to know what this bike may have sold for new in 1976 or where I could find that information? ...
