gstallons

Good to have you..........let us know how the Fiat handles "in the mansion", have fun w/the bike, enjoy every day & we hope to cross paths w/you !

Maybe if we could see a "before & after" photo.......... we could give better advice ?

I would use a "dry-film" graphite spray lube on any splines like the clutch hub. Prepare it by using brake-cleaner and a soft bristle wire brush !

The shift pivot bolt is probably the culprit. Loosen the pivot bolt jam nut at the inside of the pivot 1 turn..........try turning the bolt CCW one turn. Then CW one turn. If the shifter moves with the bolt rotation, you have found the problem. The pivot bolt is threaded into the frame and has a jam nut locking the bolt in place. Remove the bolt and apply liberal amounts of grease to the shifter pivot bore n reinstall.........Good luck !

It will be easier to look things over to safeguard against this than to hook up dual throttle cables.....

You will be able to verify this when you loosen the jam nut and start removing the pivot bolt. It will pull the shift lever downward hard enough to engage it in first gear and when you reverse rotation of the bolt it will move the lever upward...

Yes. To find that you could go for a ride and stop the bike. Then remove the fill plug to see if there is pressure built up in the transmission.

Yes.

The first thing to check is the pivot bolt the shift lever is mounted with. It will rust and cause the shifter to stick. I had to remove and liberally grease it to keep it from sticking. * The pivot bolt has a nut on the inside and the bracket it goes through is threaded so loosen the nut and hold it while removing the bolt.

Drain the fluid n tell us what you find.................

True.

There is very little stress on the rod cap other than when the rod is being pulled down during the intake stroke of the crankshaft rotoaion.

Can you post pics of this rod "assembled" and indicate which is forward as far as the rod/piston relation in the block.

I hate to burst your bubble but the bolt broke first then the rod cap........ This is evident by looking at the pictures.

It's not me, I use another brand of fluid..... Docc (I think) & others have had problems w/the Redline fluid.....

Some members have experienced unrepairable oil leaks w/Redline so consider this when you decide..............

The connecting rod broke causing the connecting rod failure....................

There are way too many factors (tire condition, miles, riding style,etc.)to tell you what you need to do........ Each is an individual case that only you can decide what is best for you .

A Griso............... Wow !

I don't think Hylomar is made for your intended purpose. New 0-rings & silicone sealant I think is what you need.Make SURE there are no cracks or warped surfaces. Can you post pics?

I think they do not want the battery charged at that rate provided there was no load or discharge being applied to the battery......

If you got it , flaunt it !

Buy a new neutral indicator switch and sidestand switch. Order them from your normal MotoGuzzi dealer.

You would have to understand the need for the alignment.......... Google it for a thorough understanding..........

I am thinking you need to stake the insert with a punch. Take a tap & chase the threads where the screw will go in w/o binding.