gstallons

I saw this video a while back......they pulled it off !

I assume you have a stock speedometer ? If so , you need to find a speedo repair facility to recalibrate/repair it . Probably not cheap but you will be happy.

Have you removed yours to look at their condition ?

Uhhh , these are saturated w / oil . you would not want to wear them .

I use Tri-Flo spray lube. pricey. But if you buy & use it once you will be hooked on it !

The way to "test" the relief valve or bearing clearances is with disassembly.

If you can find a very old motorcycle shop or motorcycle mechanic ....they can replace the inner cable as long as the outer cable is good. Since the throttle bodies have less tension than carb models , the cable will last longer. I assume you are old enough to have a cable lube set-up ?

p.s. Make absolutely sure the bike is in neutral before attempting this or you will have a big problem !

How do you clean air tool oil out of { Moto Guzzi Claw ) leather gloves ? After a week of an open bottle dripping on them I found them soaked this a.m. and I am sick. Please help me !

Not everyone packs their own parachute......

How many miles ago was this done ? I would be furious and would go to the shop owner and ask him what he would expect if someone did this to his bike ? Shops have garage liability insurance to cover incidents such as this . It should be repaired to " as before " condition . Take plenty of photos before doing anything. Last but not least ....ALWAYS go behind your shop's work and thoroughly examine every fastener and all cable , wiring and or hose routing to see if it will pass muster .

I am a mechanic , I hope I am not looked at as inattentive / alcoholic / overworked / ADD or anything else negatively ?

Whew ! A lot of beautiful pics.....

When you replace the swingarm bearings , remove the dust shield of one side of the bearing and fill it completely w/wheel bearing grease . Put the dust shield back on and install this side in away from the outside of the bike. .Roller bearings come w/just enough grease to not rust. This bearing is not going to roll but pivot a few degrees throughout it's lifetime so grease is going to make it last from now on. When you are ready to install the pivot pins grind a bevel or taper on them so they will go through and into the bore of the bearing easily. If you crossthread these pins , just remove the swingarm and screws them from the inside out to clean up the threads . Good luck & keep us posted !

#1 These are European motorcycles , not Japanese bikes. They are going to demand a lot of attention and knowledge to maintain them . They are almost a GREAT motorcycle . You are going to be the final component to bring them to the level of greatness you want. #2 Ask a lot of questions , take photos and I mean a lot .Post a few on here and we will comment. gather a lot of info before you decide. The sales of these move slow or immediately . Don't be pressured to buy. #3 What is your mechanical / electrical skill level ?

You do NOT want this kind of slack in this area . You want to tighten the pinch bolt tight enough to stop this movement . If you can't it will be time to replace the driveshaft yoke .

Well......the next of kin can post us if it doesn't work out ?

Please explain which bolts you are talking about using ? Stainless steel does not like anything . It needs anti-seize lubricant or it galls the threads when you tighten .

I was not sure if that was a Tn. colloquialism , something philosophical or both ?

That front wheel appears to have ground clearance ?

Good question about the aluminum flywheel .Contact a machine shop for help and explain about the flywheel history of these bikes .

you"re welcome

You can still install the studs to make yourself happy .

docc , could you explain your last sentence ?

Maybe that is where Bitubo gets theirs ?