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This is the best I can do as far as parts go- here is a picture of the evoluzione kit. Bolt #3 is a basic M6 as found on the valve covers, the rest are M10. I tried to set the rest of the bolts up so you can judge depth, but you can read a couple of values off the packaging.

1. There's two things that will fix the deceration death. Both easy. Put more miles on the bike and remove the overflow o-ring seal under the gas cap. Be aware, though, that removing that seal means you could spill some gas if the bike tips over. It basically let's the tank breath so that a vacuum doesn't build up (down?) in the tank. Prevents 'tan suck' also. Riding more just helps the bike break in. If you only have 6k miles, it's not yet broken in. 2. I won't touch that one. 3. Pirelli angels sound good to me. I have metzlers now, but based on various reviews, I might have a conversion. TomM recently had a thread on tires. Try tech topics.

Snow tires?

Mostly, it would be on a computer. Which part wouldn't? The Moto Guzzi Stores Stock Parts List Moto Guzzi stocks parts? Oh, stop now.

Mostly, it would be on a computer. Which part wouldn't?

Looks good Roy. Thanks to you and Raz! Jason

Where in the world wide place would the world wide list be?

DON'T use a screwdriver. If the quick disconnects are not coming apart, you aren't doing it right. I think the trick is (from memory) to push them together, then they pop apart. Someone correct me if I'm wrong and thinking about a different style. It's been awhile since I've worked, or even seen, my bike.

There is no way I can muster fury like Pete can.... But I do hope you have lemon laws. Talk to a lawyer, eh, litigator, instigator, whatever you call those things. Send Piaggo a box of wasps.

Woah, thanks for letting me know, Tom. The faq points to a page on one of my old computers that no longer exists. The wayback machine (internet archive) still has the writeup/partslist and a couple of pictures. I'll see what I can dig up, but my backups are 1500 miles away right now. http://web.archive.org/web/20040712085327/plasterbath.chem.uiowa.edu/tripleclamp/bars1.html BTW, the faq points to several other's writeups- probably better than mine- so there's no lack of reading material.

Ryan Moto International have what you need,see Guzziology. Depending on which model your bike is you can use a top clamp of a Cali and what ever bars you like. I did this and used Yamaha SR 500 bars from the wreckers. Some machining involverd here and you may require extra weighted bar end weights to quell the vibration. B. Hey Syd, thanks. I've got a 2001 v11 sport. Is any drilling involved in the triple tree? Did you perform this yourself? If not, what did it cost you? I put a writeup in the FAQ section quite a while back. It gives all the parts and details what is needed. The short answer is yes, you will need to drill the triple tree if you install handlebars. A couple of other options (convertibars?) have since been developed that do not require drilling.

I use bar-end weights and clamp-on CRG mirrors. Not sure how strongly I can endorse them. They are well made, nicely adjustable, but small and very convex (i.e. everything is tiny).

They do look good- and the effort you put in shows. How is the width with the extra 3-4 inches? J

If only you knew how many times ive expressed that very sentiment. I'll take a guess: 6,525 times LOL. If only you knew.

I ran across it from some random GIS. It's from www.pipeburn.com, which...well, from their website: "Pipeburn is all about cafe racers, street trackers, custom motorcycles, classics, bobbers, flat trackers and more. Here's the page with the one I posted: http://www.pipeburn.com/home/?currentPage=9 On Page 10, there is a writeup on George Dockray's really, really nice custom cafe.

The bosch is a fine relay afaik. Don't throw them out- a bit of acetone (nail polish remover) will likely remove the markings or smudge them into obscurity. Dan the man (Prunske) sells replacement relays at very reasonable cost so if you do replace them, contact him. Do a web search- he's in Wisconsin.

If only you knew how many times ive expressed that very sentiment.

Perfect riding companion for Belfast. I wonder if he can open a beer?

Can I have this one?

The tank looks like an excellent place to put a beer. I'll mull it over and let you know BFG.

Ask, and ye shall receive. http://www.thisoldtractor.com/guzzi007/sportissimo.html Many thanks to Carl Allison, who made the schematics and Greg Bender, who hosts the site. Cheers, Jason PS- use a small needle-nose pliers to remove the blade-type fuses. Also, check the charging voltage when you get the bike started again. It doesn't sound like it could be a relay problem.

+1 You might want to look at the FAQ section on differences in models, common problems and workarounds, etc. There is a lot of basic, just-plain-interesting info on these bikes contained therein. Good Luck, Jason

Tom, thanks for inviting me to ride along with you! We had a wonderful time (with the exception of the late night "incident" of which we will never speak again). The organizers- Tom Halchuck and Tim (?) put on a SUPER rally. Many thanks to them. The food was plentiful and delicious. Most of us had an appropriate hangover for the sunrise bagpipes. Yes, sunrise. As Tom said, it was nice to meet folks in person (Pete, Jude, dhanson, Tom, Tom, Tim and many others). I didn't catch the GS vs portapotty either, but it was fun to watch the trials competition put on by the adventure riders. Even a Suzuki SV650 and a BMW R80 (?) with Vetter fairings participated (and kinda crashed). Nobody hurt, no blood, so it's all in good fun. Here is TomM catching up to a BM rider. You can't see what a handsome fellow he is, but he has nice cans. Our daughter, in various degrees, entertained or was entertained by the rally-goers. She was in fine form and talking to anyone who would listen. Funny, because I was kind of a shy kid. She now wants her own bike, since the ST4s is too slow for her.

It sounds like an great project. I am sure many here would be interested.

Dollop of butter? Drop of olive oil? I'd need some industrial drain cleaner for my arteries after that. It sounds pretty good, actually.