swooshdave

Are the bracket the same left to right? http://www.harpermoto.com/12-support-en.html I can't remember from my footpeg incident. I know the pegs themselves are different.

I don't think anyone is suggesting the touring version of the 1400 in a sporty bike. But we also know that a sporty Guzzi in the future is pure fantasy.

I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth riding up to Seattle on Friday to visit the shop before they close. I’ve never been and have thought about it in the past. My bike originally came from Moto International so it would be it’s last chance to go home. Well, since I’ll probably never take it to Italy. Unless I win the lottery. Then I’m taking all you f*ckers. And the bike. Especially the bike.

Shamelessly stolen image that I further abused with some judicious Photoshopping.

Whoever buys kevinhanna94 bike will need a left side footpeg bracket. So let's help them out and see who has an extra one laying around?

Take the 1400cc engine, add wheels, seat and handlebars. Done!

It sounds like you got the engine stopped before more serious damage occurred. Do you know what caused the oil starvation? Some people have reported just going up a long incline under load can do it. And what happened to the footpegs? Did they get misplaced during the teardown?

Valve guides at 12k miles?

I know you keep referencing the V11 Sport and the Gambalunghino but I think the V11 Sport, especially it's fine ass, seems to come from the V10.

Our Portland dealer threatened to close. Similar reasons. They changed their minds, I assume because Moto Guzzi gave them actual support. I wonder if MI is pulling a similar ploy. Maybe threatening is the only thing the Italians understand to get better help to their dealers.

The first person to get one of these is required by law to put it on a dyno.

One would think but Triumph sold a metric ton of retro bikes. Anything is possible.

There is an interesting thread on the Norton forum about oils. So extensive bench testing going on. Jim, who is doing the testing and reporting knows a thing or two about engines. https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/follower-scar-oil-tests.25898/ The results are interesting and still developing. But both the Guzzi and Norton engines are relatively similar in that they are air cooled, flat tappets and pushrods. The biggest difference is that the Guzzis cool better due to the V-twin format.

I've ridden some Hawgs, and they ain't fun. At no point did I say Harley when talking about torque.

Torque. It's all about the torque. But torque isn't sexy but it makes a bike fun. More torque = more fun.

You are totally right.

In typical confusing Italian style you can see the 2 valve (per head) called either a 2v or 4v (for both cylinders). And then the 4v head called a quattrovalvole. Or an 8v. Or... The Griso (2v per head) is 1200cc (is it actually 1200?) and I don't know what other changes there are. But they aren't identical.

Is there something about the ground wire to the regulator?

Picture. Location. Price.

Portland Cars & Coffee and the annual Motorcycle Day. Sadly I was the only Guzzi this time, but at least I represented with a proper green Guzzi! Full album here with more motorcycles and cars: https://www.flickr.com/photos/swooshdave/albums/72157699161917021/with/44352425321/

Or just make a spacer on your lathe. Doesn't everyone have a lathe? (PS. If you have a lathe can you let me know so you can make a spacer)...

Each one is going to be different. I'm sure you can ask the seller specifically about the weave "irregularities".

Those SAE connectors are pretty robust. I've never had an issue with one regardless of conditions.

I need to do something. My alternator cover looks like caca.

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