Chuck

I'm afraid someone needs to do an intervention.. this spiney problem is getting out of hand. I know, you say you can quit any time, but... you can see what is happening if you look through other's eyes.

Sounds like it was as good an experience for him as he could have had. Thanks for being there for him.. and RIP brother from me, too. Blue skies and tailwinds.. We survivors should remember what he said.

^^^^^^ Good idea. Especially the hammer.

Probably should fix that.

Sorry, wrong weekend. The same as the annual Midwest Antique Airplane fly in. The Kid and I will do our own spine raid in late May/June.

I did use seals Doc. They're laying on the bench to the left of the rod in the picture above, and they're shown in the drawing in the first post. I think delrin bushings would be a little like using solid aluminum. It could work but the hole in the middle will probably wear into an oval and get sloppy over time. That is my guess, too.. but Delrin has a *lot* of natural lubricity. I'd think it would be better than aluminum..

Thanks, Francesco.. and it's true. I consider the Guzzi community to be my extended and gloriously dysfunctional family..

Factory

The best tire I know if in the wet is the PR 4.

I'm pretty sure that nut is the jam nut for the steering head bearing adjusting nut. It *may* be different on the Zook triples, so can't say. At any rate, I have a dollar that sez it's not just decorative.

Hey! I'm not *that* old.. and on second thought, my lawyer recommended saying "indiscretion" instead of "mistake."

Dang! One little mistake with a pheasant, and it follows you all over the world..

I thought when you posted it that looked like a good idea..

Back when UFI was having all the problems, (hose clamp, anyone?) I understand some Guzzis were shipped with the Bosch 3330. At any rate, they signed off on it. I think this was about 08? Using the Google box, I find Harley doods using the 3330 and 51215 interchangeably.

Those would be easy to make, and cheap.. *I don't know* if they would be better than Tom's, though. How long would they wear, forinstance..

I don't think I posted a crossover with the Wix..

Dang! That's always been an issue..

It's the same filter as my 2 liter Ford Transit Connect. The Turkish version. I run the Bosch 3330 in it and big block Guzzis. Here's what cross references. Purolator PL14476 / PL14477 Mobil1 M1-102 Bosch 3330 Walmart Supertech ST4967 / 4386 AMSOil SMF 133/134/135 Baldwin B33 / B37 Fram PH4967 Hastings LF410 / LF 413 NAPA 1394 Purolator ML16822

True. He was just doing you a favor..

Well, *most* Guzzis are as mechanically sound as a hammer. There have been times when I was absolutely abusing the Jack All rig when climbing in the mountains with Dorcia and her stuff. Same deal beating into a big head wind wound out in third gear out West for miles and miles. I thought at the time, "Sure glad this is a Guzzi." Not many engines would put up with this kind of abuse. Didn't faze it. Not recommended for a Lario..

That's a killer deal..

Thanks for that. Saves thinking.. I was going to make something out of Delrin when the time came, but this is probably better.

Dang! Those Greenies are pretty..

That *can* happen. I'd be looking there, cleaning and testing it whether it's the problem or not. I'd just *assumed* you'd gone through the oil system..

Ohh, In & Out.. make it a double double animal style. Looks like a memorable trip all right.. Congrats!