Chuck

It seems like (from my foggy memory) I fixed a friends Greenie with those symptoms. It was a broken wire in the ignition switch, I think.

Hmmmm, maybe that is a clue on your oil pressure problems? Back in the day, a kid that worked for me told me his grandfather said to "always pre fill the oil filter." I asked him about the filters that couldn't be pre filled, such as are on many airplane engines, cartridge filters, etc. So, we did a test. Pre filled against empty on the Centauro. It made very little difference except the empty one seemed to turn the light off about a half second sooner. The point being (from memory) it was about 5 seconds..

There is probably no reason to replace that switch, and end up with 2 keys. They are easy enough to take apart, clean the old hardened grease off that is holding the contacts apart, Scotch brite the brass pieces, apply fresh Vaseline, and reassemble. It is also FREE. (Guzzi content)

Ok, I'll chime in. While I *love* airplane noise, especially a "gaggle" of these boogers roaring around.. Mother Earth is saying we really need to quit burning fossil fuels. Yesterday. The energy companies knew in the 70s that continued use of fossil fuels would upset the earth's natural carbon balance and decided to hire scientists to muddy the "climate change" waters. (Yes, there is proof of that.) It is the same scenario as when GM and the Ethyl corporation hired scientists to say the lead in the air that was causing birth defects, etc. were "normal" and "always" had been there. Finally, climate scientists did bore samples and determined that no, that wasn't true at all. We've cleaned that up. Remember the "ozone holes?" Fixed that. We have the capability to use renewable energy.. it will take a concerted effort, but we need to do it. Off the soap box.

^^^^ agreed..

to the OP.. if you have never ridden an E bike, don't be so sure you wouldn't like it. I'm as much of a gear head as anyone.. but as Bill says, comma but. There was a sporty Zero at the Ohio rally about 3 years ago available for test rides. I thought, "probably ho hum, but I'll give it a try." It was set on eco, so as soon as I left the campground, I (of course) set it on sport and nailed the throttle. Horry Carp! over 100 ft. lbs of torque instantly available in a Lario sized bike is really addictive. I'd have bought it on the spot if I could have ridden it home. Nope, too far. Battery tech is improving by leaps and bounds, though. I'll bet it won't be too long when that 300 or so mile trip would be doable.

I would have had that pan off yesterday.. good luck! Hopefully it's just the oil pressure sensor.

As far forward as you can get. Grasp the tank with your knees. No weight on the bars, elbows bent. Late turn in, flick into the corner and add power all the way through the corner. The machine wants to be stable. The less you mess with it other than adding power through the corner, the better it likes it. It is a very good handling motorcycle.. Edit: Oh, forgot. 5000 to 6000 rpm is the sweet spot..

I was at a gun show, and someone was selling "genuine copper commemorative coins" for something or other for like a dollar. I thought, "Hmmmm, those look just like some 90 degree battery connections for the Mighty Scura." Some sawing and bending required.

Back in the day I bought a new Centauro. Like most at that time, it barely ran except at WFO. I made it my life's work to sort it, and it took 2 years of trying everything on the COG at the time. I got it running beautifully.. all the little glitches they came with *except* the very occasional miss around 3400 or so. The final solution for that was the brass temp sensor holder to replace the plastic piece.

for less than 100 USD, you could be set up to powder coat your own.

For whatever reason, a Roper plate doesn't seem to be needed on the Centauro. That said, as far as I know.. they're the same.

I've learned this over many years of playing with classic and antique airplanes. If you see something you think you need, you had better get it because it might very well be the last you'll ever see.

There is that. I've done in on antique airplanes.. and just old airplanes.. for years. There is a *great* amount of satisfaction on returning a pile of rusted parts to a living breathing machine. As our friend Bill says though Comma but. That is a POS when restored to running condition. If you really want to put the sweat equity in a project.. make it a good one. Just MHO.

Pete beat me to it. Back in the day, a friend and I traded bikes for a weekend. He had a R90S, and I had a Duck. I thought, "*this* POS is what people are raving about??" At the time, I thought hinge in the middle of the frame handling, but Pete has a much more accurate description..

That is a good thing..

Yep, if you aren't having fun with your toys, you don't have the right toys.

Have a good look at the rear transmission mount.

^^^^

Easy. Collectors and antiquers want the real thing.

I can see them, but I use Google photos. I'm not sure people that don't can see them.. Oh, and only the first picture comes up. I have to click on each to see it.

I haven't had much luck doing that. I sprung the 11 bucks for imgzeit.. he's a good boy..

Are you using google photos?

Looks like a good job to me..

Sorry, Bob. You just have to play the cards you're dealt. I'd be on it like a duck on a june bug if I were in the market..