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Would 20% more power or 20% more mpg result in 20% more fun? Whichever does that...I'm for it. All the Guzzis I'm riding have plenty of power and get very decent mileage and are loads of fun, but one can never have too much fun. Mileage is just an economic impact for the most part (other than fueling intervals), power usage depends on the roads ridden, so I vote for more fun! So what's the magic gadget that will yield one or the other? Inquiring minds want to know...

Correct...I ordered one of the old style and one of the new style with a couple of the cotter pins...just in case. Loctite as a backup on the old style. You'd think with the humid gulf air it would have rusted in place by now...but oh no!! Funny...now I'm remembering that the guy I bought the bike from told me I should be checking all the nuts and bolts all the time, and I do look all around regularly and have found a few that have vibrated a bit loose, but never one that had been lost or spun out so far it was about to fall out, but I have to admit I never looked at this one. I suspect it was loosened when the new tires were put on at the shop as I had no problems up to this point...and this was going to be my first ride after picking it up and trailering it home from the shop. As a friend says: It's no coincidence if it's a coincidence...so I have to presume it was touched when the tire was replaced. Lesson learned...I'm going to go thru all of these methodically and paint them all with a yellow marker to watch for anything spinning loose.

Hi Marty and Tim...I've just placed an order with Harpers last night for the new style and old bolts (as a spare). If they are backlogged 2 months getting these parts from Italy, I'll send up a flare here. Much appreciated...thanks!

Marty...a huge thanks for the institutional memory here. I should have guessed before posting that this might have been a common issue...as usual you guys have seen the problem before and are already on top with a solution! Let me look at those new part numbers in the morning and get back to you on the original...that’s very kind of you!

Thank you!

Thank you...they do indeed, at $31 per screw! It must be made of titanium or some other precious metal! Was hoping for a slightly less expensive solution...but may end up having to go that route as a last resort, and probably buy 2 of them just to have a backup! It's an interesting bugger...partly threaded, partly smooth, and the section of the screw with threads is a larger diameter than the smooth part which inserts into the rectangular piece, so if I push a screw thru all the way, I'll end up eating into the rectangular holding piece and possibly weakening it... If you haven't checked yours lately, probably a good idea to check it's tight. I got lucky and was a 1/4 mile away from the house when the whole bracket came loose upon applying the rear brake and rotated completely to a full lock right at a stop sign. Good thing I wasn't en route somewhere at a good clip when this happened.

Hello guys, Anyone have an extra of Part # 37638605 lying around by any chance? Lost mine on the Scura and am hunting around to find one... It's the screw that holds the rear brake assembly to the bike frame, goes thru the left hand side of the rear bottom frame and extends into a rectangular non threaded block that sits in the brake assembly. Kind of a unique screw with partial threads, no threads and a special taper on the diameter of the stock. Thanks in advance...happy to pay for the part and postage! Paul

Hi, Paul.. yes, that is the OEM rack. No problemo with the 24 pack and Rokstraps. Rokstraps rock! The Cad/Cam class made my brain hurt.. but I guess old people need to do that kind of stuff. At any rate, Austin and I came back and started running parts two days later. Austin has the Guzzi hots, btw..he has already seen the one true faith. I don't blame him, after all he is being taught by the guru of Guzzis! Class sounds like fun...always good to stretch the brain all the time! Was thinking that instead of a Guzzidiag class at Cedar Vale, we should see a CAD/CAM presentation next time, I"m sure John wouldn't mind hauling the machinery in the Toy Hauler!

Hey Chuck...just out of curiosity...what kind of rear rack is that you have on the Mighty Scura - custom or an OEM Guzzi rack? Trying to imagine if that 24 can box of warm beer will fit on the back with some Rokstraps! Hope the CAD/CAM class was a fun one. I need to send you a video of the AeroLario Demo from Wisconsin...think I have your email still, hopefully the video file is not too large! Cheers.

14'ers will take it out of you if you're not careful. Running across the parking lot in motorcycle gear is bound to get you light headed! Worth the view from the top though isn't it! On a clear day...amazing views all the way around. Lots of motorcycles visiting when I went thru on the Norge a few years ago on a spectacularly clear day...I tip my hat to those who race that road though...that's ballsy to go all out on a ride like that. Riding up was fun, riding down was a bit of a parking lot, no one wanted to overheat their brakes so it goes a bit slowly! Loeb is in a class all by himself...pure guts! We just visited Pikes Peak (State Park) in Iowa a couple weeks ago while attending the Wisconsin Guzzi rally...very nice place...same Zebulon involved in naming both places...

Great suggestions guys, you must be mind readers as well! I've been running the long stemmed preset sensors that show green/red as the pressure drops for an easy visual check of pressure, but I'd like to install an aftermarket TPMS model that's been sitting on the work bench for a while, I just need to see if they will fit with angled stems w/o hitting any HW on the rotation around. Didn't get around to getting the tires mounted on the Scura today, but I got the valve adjustment done on the Griso...so it's ready to take up with me to Wisconsin in a few weeks.

Indeed...it is I. Thanks Chuck! Will have them pay special attention to that cleaning and request a new set of valve cores as well. Looking forward to scrubbing in the new rubber! Hope to see you at the Wisconsin rally in a few weeks!

I've had such good performance on my Norge with 1 set of PR3's and 2 sets of PR4's, and just now put another set of PR 4's on the Norge, I have decided to put a set on the Scura as well. Will get them installed tomorrow I hope...the tires on the Scura look dated with a 2014 time production stamp and although there is a fair amount of tread on them left, I figured I might as well put some fresh rubber on even though they have been pretty good so far. Main reason to change is I've got a flat on the rear, and cannot find the source of the leak and the front one seems to be losing air frequently too. Hopefully it's not anything more than a hidden puncture somewhere and nothing else... Nothing like the smell of fresh rubber in the garage!

Czesc Blazej, The leak may be coming from above the throttle body at the petcock, feel up above to see if there is any fuel dripping from the tank where the petcock screws in, or the petcock itself. I ended up having to replace the old petcock (the inside filter was also very dirty) and put new o-ring on it as well. Leaking has minimized, but not 100% completely gone...seems that these older bikes do have some minor inconveniences. Also check to see that the red switch for starting the fuel pump is in the off position, even if the bike is turned off at the ignition.

With a bike that good looking, gawkers will be gathered on every street corner! Glad you are getting to ride it! Wish we could find No Ethanol Premium around here...the best we can get is No Ethanol regular at Bucee's.

Most definitely on the tires...I’d swap them out before riding for sure! Wouldn’t be much fun sliding around a corner and damage that beautiful body work...so why not have the local dealer update whatever is needed...and then ride it! The riding position will take some getting used to, I wouldn’t recommend hammering out 400 miles on the first day...maybe ramp up a bit..

Celebration time! Nicely done!

The red one in Jersey is phenomenal...starting out with a good specimen there...

Finicky Greenie there John! So is it completely sorted now or is this enough of a motivation to trade it on a Scura!?

It is a great suggestion Bill...having both a Griso and Scura, along with the Norge allows for regular comparisons. There is something very unique and pleasing about riding both the 2015 Griso and 2002 Scura but I would say the biggest difference is the ease with which the Scura drops into turns with minimal effort, it’s a point and shoot bike and goes intuitively where you want it to go, absolutely confidence inspiring in the twisties. The fairing on the Scura is absolutely perfect, perfect quiet air, no head buffeting and the riding position is surprisingly comfortable for long distances. Now the Griso is a much more muscular ride, sitting a bit more upright, and has power to spare way beyond what is needed for casual riding, and lopes along with ease, a bit like a thoroughbred, it seems to have two modes...casual and beast mode. Both bikes are absolutely amazing machines...the biggest issue is drawing straws in the garage to figure out which one to ride. If you get a Scura you’ll want to get the single plate clutch fixed, fit a Roper plate, get an upgraded fuel line and do all of the little suggested fixes, more than enough tasks to keep you busy in the garage when you can’t sleep! The riding experience of both is not to be missed... P.D. Carlin was pure genius!! Have to agree!

Looks like the guys had a good time in Arkansas John based on the pics here and WG...good for you for organizing what looks like a fun ride. Hope to join next year! Scud...great history lesson as well...a pity about the electrical issues, hopefully easily sorted... Enjoying the last couple of days of a trip to Hawaii...saw lots of motorcycles on the island, but no Guzzis...although quite a few motos and bicyclists riding up to Haleakala National Park (had to bag another park while here)... Looking forward to swinging the leg over the Guzzis when I get back!

Geez...one could buy 2 complete V11's at these prices after parting out 1 banged up one...outrageous!

No pics either, too busy riding! Well...it was a balmy 48F this afternoon, warmed up from 42 at dawn, which could only mean one thing...time to ride the Scura! Took it for a nice 75 mile loop today, lots of back roads, some autobahn, smooth and wonderfully fun on all roads. 1/2 way thru the ride, I notice my Rizoma brake fluid canister is slightly bouncing...hhmm, where did the screw go that holds that to the stem? Must have vibrated out just sitting in the garage or on the way home from MPH last weekend. Oh well, way out in the country, no Home Depot or Autozone nearby, so I stop into the local gas station. Any zip ties? Nope...but a pair of Scura black shoelaces will do just fine to tie it in place so it doesn't bounce around. Grins/smiles, happy to have the Scura back in the garage...was almost tempted to take the newly added Griso out for a ride, but had to watch the rest of the Masters first! Maybe some pics next weekend!

Got my beloved Scura back from Mike at MPH and the last repair of getting the clutch fixed was done. He was able to install a single plate steel flywheel to replace the aluminum one, which while not showing any spidering or cracks did sound hollow according to Mike. The annoying noisy rattle in neutral with the clutch out is GONE, bike is stealthy quiet and smooth now with just a burble from the LaFranconis, what a pleasant change! Aside from that it feels exactly the same while riding it, I put 45 miles on it from Mike's place back home and it was smooth as silk. Hoping to get a few more rides in over the next few weeks and see how it feels over time, possibly up to Moto GP again this year on the Scura or the newly added Griso as well. That concludes for the moment any repairs needed on Scuzzi (#287), what with a Roper plate, Scud fuel line, fresh fuel downspouts and leaks all fixed, fresh filters, new flywheel and a few choice farkles, the bike is as good as new I reckon. Now to just enjoy it and rack up some miles.

Original clutch or replaced - single plate or double? How many miles did you put on it in the last year? Got a friend here in town looking at for a Scura... Thanks!