LowRyter

Docc, did you re-spring the rear, front or both? Of course I weight 210 (thanks for noticing that I've lost weight). But I am sure it was sprung for a 160 lb rider. How much spring did you add? I am thinking about one of the suspensions in a box a deal.

I dunno GM. I was only ass-uming that more was better. You might be right. Anyway, for all me screw ups, it looks like oil isn't one of them.

I have no idea what is the part number of the triple clamp. I can't see it. It what it is. I just put on a brand new 170 tire. I guess I'll just wait another year or so and experiment with a 160 By your theory, the more mileage on the tire, wearing down the center, the bike should be more stable? In the meantime, the rear shock is set to stiff and I keep the rear tire aired up. I might think about softening the front. It's just much worse with the big HB jrs on there. I really noticed it when I had the shop put on new front tire and they aired it really stiff (like 40lb) and the bike was weaving & bouncing all over the road. I usually keep the rear about 4-5 lb heavier (40 vs 36lb), I might up the difference (maybe 42 to 34).

How would a smaller rear tire affect the high speed wobble on the red frame? would it make it worse or improve it? I know stiffening the rear and increasing air pressure at the rear (and decreasing it in the front) improves the wobble.

good point, I think SG & SJ min levels are 1400 ppm.

Mobil 1 V Twin 20-50 is rated "SJ" https://mobiloil.com/~/media/amer/us/pvl/files/pdfs/mobil-1-oil-product-specs-guide-2016.pdf

I carry a tire plug kit and a pump. Don't go any long trip with worn tires....

you're going to use that cam as is? or get it reconditioned?

The issue isn't finding oil. .... It's finding away to get the oil into the engine.

I think the Castrol blend at Cycle Gear is the way to go. It's SG and decent cost. Maybe I should go for the cheaper SG mineral Castrol motorcycle oil (** Guzzi Content**)? Beware of the Vtwin and other fully synth Castrol. It ain't SG.

oddly enough Castrol V Twin oil http://www.castrol.com/en_us/united-states/motorcycle-oil/4-stroke-engine-oil/power-rs-v-twin-4t.html SPECIFICATIONS API SERVICE: Exceeds API SL looking through the Castrol Motorcycle oils, the full synth is SL. The conventional and synth blend is SG. I wonder if I would be just as well of with the conventional oil vs the blend? And am glad I don't use the full synth for that matter.

http://www.castrol.com/en_us/united-states/motorcycle-oil/4-stroke-engine-oil/act-evo-x-tra-4t.html Catrol Activo Synth Blend Motorcycle oil SPECIFICATIONS API SERVICE: Exceeds API SG JASO (T903): JASO MA-2

use the smaller size tire. The rim isn't wide enough to make use of the bigger tire. The smaller tire gives sharper handling. listen to your tire guy

what kind of tape is that? I might need it someday. From I have learned, that might be the only sure fire way to fix that crossover without buying new headers (with no crossover).

any oil rated SG should have enough ZDDP to be safe in your Guzzi. I use the cheaper Castrol 20-50 Actevo motorcycle synth blend, that's about $30 a jug at Cycle Gear. it's SG rated and has the ZDDP.

tasty stuff

great video.....content: blue mustang and Kristan Stewrt........ \\

this is really raunchy blues.... these guys can still rock Blue and Lonesome

the simple thing is to loosen the switch and slide it until the brake light functions properly. Then tighten it up when it's in place. Don't take it apart. Don't unplug the switch. Don't take the nuts completely off. Don't drop the ball bearing. I won't tell you how I know what not to do. I won't tell you how I know that you can find that dang ball bearing at Ace Hardware.

you can get one at Ace Hardware. If you aren't certain get a couple of different sizes.

http://www.epmperf.com/streetbox.html get the shock and fork springs all in a box.

Unless the pipes are of an unusual diameter, I'd think there would be a generic slip on and clamp mount that would work.

http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=87310.0 pretty tough. Especially for Mrs. Don't know them personally but they have many friends and reputation among the Guzzsitti.

aren't the slipons pretty much generic? I'd measure the pipe size and call them. And then get a universal mount.