Josh

If you need a manual for a Guzzi, this site has nearly all of them. From a 1949 Superalce to a 2004 V11 and all are downloadable. Go here http://www.officina-moto-guzzi.it/ and click on the red enter button, then scroll down and click on the blue highlighted section at about the middle of the page. Happy manualing!

This guy makes the silicone ones. http://www.realgaskets.com/ The part number for the square head gasket is mg3960. I don't think he has any gaskets for the wide sump oil pan.

Looks warm to me!

"THE V8" http://www.dpguzzi.com/guzziv8.htm

I think they used the Marz "conventional" forks on all of the early Daytonas and Sports up to 1996. In 1997 they switched to White Power "upside down" forks.

Marzocchi.

I've only ever bottomed once, it was a pretty severe pothole. I do have aftermarket .95kg springs installed. I did the seal replacement today and went with the 10 weight oil and 170mm air gap. Thanks for all of the responses

I have a 96 Sport 1100 with Marz 41.7 mm forks. I'm going to replace my leaking fork seals this weekend and I'm having a hard time deciding what weight fork oil to use and what air gap would work best. The Guzzi manual says 10wt with air gap of 170mm. Hagon and Wilbers says 5wt with an air gap of 140mm. I contacted Marzocchi and they don't seem to have a clue! I know the heavier weight oil will increase damping and the smaller air gap can have an affect on sag. Will the smaller air gap also increase damping? Would the lighter oil with less air gap be more likely to bottom out? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Ahh new model and the bikes nice too.

Different type of nuts all together. I've got new nuts, thanks to the worlds largest ACE hardware store!

If it had a 200 tire, 150 hp, clip ons, fairing and chain drive then it would be, something else! If my aunt had nuts, she would be my uncle. Does every motorcycle have to be a repli racer? This bike has class, I like it.

I purchased a set of springs from Rich at Sonic Springs (405) 604-7331. He knows what he's doing. Good product, good price, good service, lifetime warranty. I will order from him again. He probably doesn't feel the need to dress up like a clown to sell his products like one of the more popular spring (suspension) companies. But what do I know, it works for McDonald's.

Got any pics of your Centauro?

What is shear strength?

My Pirelli Diablo Strada's are MADE IN GERMANY, I bet made on the same production line as the Metzler Z6.

Your on the right track, take the timing chain cover off.

I got the green light from wifey. Hey Bill, who was the guy that repaired your Ballabio exhaust? I have a cracked crossover.

I used blue.

disc removal Hey Docc, I've used SK hex socket bits at work before and all had the ball end. If your bits do, avoid these like the plague. I would consider them ultra light duty. DO NOT USE THEM TO REMOVE STUBBORN FASTENERS. The ball will break off in the bolt head and then your really screwed! The ball is next to impossible to remove from bolt head . I've also had the hex shank shatter on these things(SK). They have cost me a lot of time and my boss a lot of money. I'll never use them again. Similar to whats already been said...disc removal Good luck!

I copied this from the MGNOC.com Aug 3 to Aug 5 Moto Guzzis in the Blueridge Blueridge Campground, Cruso, North Carolina. Awards for Guzzi riders, no registration fee. Ten minutes north of Blueridge Parkway on Highway 276. Chalets, on site restaurant, domesticated trout swim up to your campsite. Call to reserve chalets. 828-235-8350 See ya there. Anybody going? I've been thinking about going, not so much for the rally, but for the fine riding in the area. I just have to convince wifey I should go!

Nope! It just seemed like a good deal and thought I'd let others know. By the way, how are the new brakes and suspension working for you? Hey, lets go for a ride sometime.

springs

Grumpy?

I'm still smilin'! Thanks to all for the good times.

Ditto... Just got out of the garage (1am) doing the last of the maintenance and checks. See you all then!