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Buy one of these before you start. https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0143

I removed the rectifier, and checked the ohms, both directions. Negative bias 14.5, positive bias, no movement. If I understand correct, this is good. Just the same, I ordered a replacement, albeit an inexpensive one. At the very least, it will rule out the rectifier with certainty.

Finally checked the charging voltage, dead. The battery is 12.8 and only rises as I increase RPM to about 13v. New regulator needed? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHQN17XV?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

…rereading this, it's a bit sexual, no?

Don't overthink it, just clean it and grease it. You'll be in there again in a few thousand miles anyway. Burn that rubber!

4,000 miles, huh. I usually swap plugs at each oil change, but those look far worse than any I've swapped, V7 or V11. Glad you're safe, and back home, albeit a bit late.

I enjoy traveling very much, and would hate to be limited. I believe with flights and accommodations being more affordable, more people are now traveling. I can't blame anyone, there is so much to see in this big world. As for being anti-tourist, it leaves a bad taste. I live near Laguna Beach, CA so I do see a lot of tourist, long lines, etc. I never considered doing anything about it. I pray we all stay safe.

A buddy and I visited the LA version of the popular Austin Handbuilt Motorcycle Show. I found a few Guzzi items. https://revivalcycles.com/pages/handbuilt-motorcycle-show

Thanks, I'll check output this week. If correct, I may look into adding some sort of an inline heatsink.

Last week, riding home my engine light came on and about 5 miles later the bike died. I looked at the circuit breaker and sure enough it had popped. I reset it, but the battery didn't have enough to restart the bike. A friend came and gave me a jump, then I rode home. Although the breaker worked correct, the lead had overheated and somewhat melted just as it did when there was a fuse. Any advice?

I have been using one of these for a few decades, it's awesome. Mine is actually generic though. https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0143

Speedo, speedo, speedo; my on-going adventure. Today maintaining 80mph, I noticed the needle dropping, then holding at 30mph, while still doing 80. I reach behind the gauge, rattle the cable, no change. I then reach down to the trans angle drive and bingo, it's been backed out a bit, on it's own. I screw it back down and all is well. A little lock-tight or similar will be applied tonight when I get home!

I use ATF for all my forks, 10w by default.

Excellent, thank you for all of the details. I can't wait to get there!

KICK ME IN THE HEAD! Sheesh, the damn thing failed again, on my way to work this morning. I won't know why until I get home and take it apart. I cannot believe the grief. I'd swap for Speedhut, if not for the cost.

What bike are you speaking of? I see you only have a Griso and Thruxton listed.

…rode to work again today, all is well, again. One item I didn't mention is the cable has a nut at one end. I originally had this at the speedo side, but now at the trans side. I'm not certain which end is up. I didn't swap the sheath, only the cable. I did this because it seems like it seated better.

lol, throw more fuel at it, that's always a cure!

Found my problem, my JBWeld didn't hold. It blew the cap back off. Fortunately, I have another angle drive from my NOS speedo, so I replaced it, and it too has been gobbed with JBWeld. It's on there thick, I expect it will hold, better than the other as this cap has never been removed. "Jesus, a little mercy please."

My last effort will be to better shim the cable, as there are small washers at one end. My thought is maybe they are allowing the cable to disconnect just enough to stop engaging.

Thank you @p6x I've been to Europe a few times, including Barcelona, but never Portugal. In fact it was after that trip that my wife and I bought two Vespas upon our return. I'm looking forward to this trip!

ARGH! I repaired all of this, drove a test mile with perfect speedo function, put it in the garage. This morning, I hop on to run to work and no speedo function, WTH!

The disc was missing from the one on the speedo. I had a damaged angle drive in the parts bin, so I dismantled it and used that disc. Rather than just repairing the speedo angle drive with the JB, I did both of the ones on the bike as well as an NOS extra I had, just in case. My test ride proved successful!

We just booked our vacation for September, heading to Lisbon and Porto Portugal, as well as Saville and Madrid Spain. Should anyone know of anything Moto in those areas worth visiting, please share. I usually try to at least stop at a few dealers or local shops. Thanks