He Todd,That is a realy nice Gilera,I know the Rosso and Rosso Extra can be made to go realy well,I have a job to pass my pal on his with my well set up...
Hello, anybody see the crazy bidding for a 1,300 mile GS on E-bay? It shot up to almost $14k from $4K in less than 10 seconds. It sure makes me happy that I...
In the last ten years I sold two late version wildcat scramblers. Seems one was just a frame, but the other was very complete. I just ran across the titles. If...
It wasn't my goal to set some kind of record for high-cams, but the bike seemed exactly what I wanted and it made sense to swing for the fences. Milt warned me...
John, I think you did OK. I'd rather have an original, unmolested bike than a restored example. Not only does "restoration" erase the history of a machine, but...
This wasn't one of them. Both were the late model Wildcat, both with 700XXX serial numbers. Seems like one went to a fellow named Morgan in VA in 1998 or 1999....
Hi John, I absolutely understand that you bought the bike though its price went far too high for me. I am very happy to hear that you bought it and that you ...
1. any advice/ recommendation of sealing the hi cam cases. is the paper gasket sufficient or should i use the paper gasket with a case sealer like Yamabond or...
I've just put a set of 175 cases together so the info is up to date at least, but of any use...??? The crankcase centre & gearbox mounting plate gaskets are...
Hi everybody. I have just assembled the cases on my 200cc. Used anaerobic gasket maker cause its what we use on the LS-6 engines in our Daytona 24hour racers...
PJ's video says leave the gasket off and use gasket maker. That is wholly dependent on how much end play the crank has Thomas. If there is no end play the...
PJ
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Jan 9, 2008 1:33 am
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Hello PJ & Tomas, PJ, the problems you speak of, would they include a symptom that appears like sizing of the engine while running for a short period of time?...
PJ is right- there must be some end play whether you use a gasket or not. How do I know this? When I was a kid I helped another friend assemble a BSA B-50...
It's hard to tell what the cause of a siezure is Phil unless one knows there is too little clearance (for example) or too little oil getting to the needed...
PJ
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Jan 9, 2008 3:35 am
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I think the term "run-in" these days is actually an excuse for poor engineering design/manufacturing tolerance or assembly practice. The 1000s of miles needed...
I have only bought one new bike in my life. It was an '83 Moto Guzzi V50III. The dealer told me that I should not worry about treating it softly in the first...
David Chrone
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Jan 10, 2008 3:45 am
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A modern bike mag here did a test a few years back on identical bikes which had been run-in in a traditional fashion or hammered flat out from day 1. After a...
PJ suggested I post a request for some parts for my 175 Parilla Speedster/racer project.Here it goes: 1. Complete rear brake - the older style with the strange...
Guys: This is Jon Jacobson, an old friend and a good guy to know regarding the tuning of most any brand of race bike. His main focus many years ago was the...
PJ
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Jan 15, 2008 3:57 pm
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Hi Jon, You don't need the Gran Whiz to introduce you! I wonder which is more obscure in the states, Parillas or Motobis? It takes masochistic tendencies in...
David Chrone
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Jan 15, 2008 4:37 pm
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Hi Jon Welcome to the list from a fellow Motobi and Parilla owner. I bought a super complete exhaust pipe and combined silencer from this company for my 1959...
The website indeed does not show the Parilla high cam pipe but I had no trouble in having one quickly sent to NYC and a nice piece it is. Very reliable english...
Anyone got a ruined 250 head - smashed fins, cracked, broken off rocker pivots - which could be used to experiment with some gas flowing & combustion chamber...
Ian - Thanks for reply. Yes, I have done business with Setti Marino before at Motostoriche Italiane and had already contacted him about this. unfortunately he...
All who are interested - You can see 2 pics in the "Photo" section. Sorry they are so dark - my flash was a bit weak apparently. The tank needs much work but...
Larry - When was this? I just talked to Setti Marino last week and he said he no longer has them. Jon ... no ... Very reliable ... annoyed ... shape....
Hello, I'm looking for a seat for a '58 GS that I have. So.....If you do decide to sell it, then let me know. Your bike looks just like what I had to work with...
Evan Wilcox makes aluminum tanks. He has a website. ... Richard ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss...
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