LowRyter

I've not seen a Z-1 that looked like that

Phil, you seem like a guy that's been building rockets for years and decided to play with paper airplanes here. I'm grateful. Docc, Chuck and you and many others have provided much guidance. That looks like a badass Kaw. I think I am counting four bike header pipes.

The PC that Brad (PO) put on bike works pretty good. I don't have any fueling problems. I might take all the cables and CD and get it dynotuned by Don (local Guzzi dealer) but doubt it would be good for another couple HP. Don did note that the torque curve falls after idle until it's to about 1800 rpms. I typically throttle right through that upon acceleration and never notice the drop. That probably accounts for the low rpm "cough" that some riders feel.

Torque Rod? I am getting to the point of being afraid to sign on here afraid that I'll learn something else breaking on my bike that'll kill me. So far as my EV California (Tonti), it handles great and has zero rear end jacking issue when I corner. I mean I've never experienced it ever. In any gear, at any rpm and at any speed. None. My guess, if the geometry is right and correct stiffness dialed for the right torque, that perhaps a simple setup might work fine after 40 years of refinement. I could be wrong.

Power Commander or Beetle Map.

This one is 16 in long and 12 in wide. You can measure the mounting web on your gas tank. Hope this helps.

When my bike had a leaky petcock, it was replaced with a generic spout (no turn off valve). At the time, I could only find OEM type replacements for $75 and didn't have one when I needed it. So since then, I just left well enough alone. I did order some cheap outboard motor type quick-disconnects from Ebay. They are about 3 inches long so there could be mounting issues if I ever get around to it. (I have a special heat resistant fuel line that I ordered here with fitted ends.) In the meantime, I've got a cork that's looks like it will fit the existing spout. The ones you linked to look the same as the ones I have in my bins. I don't recall what the line diameter is but it fits the old gas line that I replaced. Let us know how it comes out. My guess is that you'll beat me to it. I am not going to attempt it until I need to remove the tank again.

neither could my mechanic

That might explain why my buddy Darren's Stelvio always had mayo in the valve covers. He replaced it with a Griso after he clouted a deer. Then he clouted a deer with his Griso. That one wasn't totaled and is the quickest Guzzi I've ridden. But I guess he'll still have mayo. It gets hot as hell here and he rides 25 miles to work.

Phil, as a Corvette owner with an LS-3 engine, I have to say it's one of the great ones. In fact, on just about every high end hot rod build TV show, the "go to" engine is the LS-3. Chevy has updated to the LT series engine with the same basic design but with direct fuel injection. The older engine is still most popular with hot rod builders in Chevy's catalog. For sure, based on power to engine displacement the push rod engine losses out to DOHC. But wait, there's more ways to look at this. Compare the 6.2 liter Chevy to the 5.0 DOHC Mustang GT and both of them make close to the same power but the Chevy engine is physically smaller, carries weight lower in the car, weighs less (all aluminum), has more torque, gets similar power, better gas mileage, easier to maintain, cheaper to build and much simpler design. It also hauls ass like an American V8. But "only" revs to about 6500. Head to head, the Chevy wins most of the performance contests. Certainly Ford builds some higher performance versions that are faster like the Shelby version but Chevy has a supercharged version too. I'll say in the real world that 435 HP is adequate with a 6 speed manual. If I turn off all the traction nannies it's real handful and I've nearly binned at time or two. OTOH, I rode shotgun on 600+ HP supercharged 'vette on a road course and with launch control, the 80 year old driver had me screaming like a baby. Being a Chevy guy, my youngest son had to get a Focus ST. That kid can break a rock, so lots of the Ford ticky tac is breaking. It has some strange repair stuff like axle bearings and the like. It eats tires, shakes unexpectedly and has the most non intuitive ergos of anything I've ever driven- even to the point of adjusting the seats, plus annoying chimes and sounds. But it's a total hoot to drive. And zooming through traffic, it's size and agility make it a fast ride that I'd have hard time matching with my Corvette. I've always liked hot hatches and nearly bought one before I found a low mileage 'vette. There are plenty of pampered used ones at bargain prices.

Crunchy shifting is a universal in the Guzzi world. Usually 2-3 but it's 3-4 on mine. Be deliberate but don't rush it even though you are running it hard. Valve adjustments, plugs and fluids, and electrical connections are mandatory labors of ownership.

Oh well, we can always tweak Dusty over on WG. I think he's on his last nerve.

Good luck guys. Be safe, stay healthy. I know all my travel plans have fallen through this year. Haven't even taken my travel trailer out, no overnight travel, no concerts, no races. Just riding the bikes on day trips, learning how to garden again and enjoying the BBQ grill. Maybe a cigar and a scotch or two. I'd really like to go.

Out local NPR station has a couple of great show on Saturday night. So if we're cruising, going to movie or out to eat, it's a great listen. "Global Jazz Wire" is a local show streaming on KGOU "The Brazilian Hour" comes on later. It's freely provided by the Govt of Brazil for radio distribution. This might be on air on you area.

any idea of the price? <Guzzi content>

that's a clean one

contact Don here https://www.motivcycleworks.com/

not cheap but here's a contact for speedo repair https://joellevinecompany.com/Speedo-Tach-Repair

The gray stuff I have is anti-seize. Spark plugs in aluminum heads, muffler fasteners.

The internet was broken for about 30 minutes yesterday. I didn't notice the outage affected Luap but it took down several news sites I like.

https://joellevinecompany.com/Speedo-Tach-Repair

Only a guess but I'd say all of them. (minus the "Immigrant Song") "ohh ohh ohh ohhh"