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Which is cheaper , an oil change or an engine rebuild ? We were w/o electricity for about 30 days one winter , I changed the oil daily on a 8500w generator. This was a small gas powered generator and I was taking NO chances . I have never seen an engine failure from frequent oil changes . On that bike , I would do oil changes every 2500 and oil/filter changes at 5k. You better get accustomed to how tight to get a filter. I have a great oil filter wrench from SnapOn and I will get the part # . OK ,it is a SnapOn OFCA 1 or OFCA 2. The only way to go !

Just bought this Ballabio for the second time

I'm good Pete...Thanks. Nah..nothing ominous!

Late 2012 Diablo Nero . Black/Silver 20k , No scratches no marks no peeling graphics or bubbles..perfect paint, 2 original keys ..ignition never coded 20k miles Rollerized from the Factory Updated sump gaskets installed Intake throttle bodies removed and cleaned last year, new OEM air cleaner installed ( they looked good and airbox was clean with all drain and breather hoses intact when removed) Swing arm removed and all bearings and shaft and drive shaft greased with marine grease last summer ..they all looked good and not dry when removed Beetle fueling Map installed made to match this exhaust system.. Valves , TPS and Throttle balance all checked and set with Guzzi Diag a few moths ago All rubber hoses replaced last summer, Metal Quick release fitting installed on new fuel lines New Wilbers competition "42 rear shock with remote preload New Matris front fork cartridges installed and set up with with rear shock New Brembo T-Drive front brake rotors And new front and rear Galfer pads installed last summer New Speigler front brake lines last summer New Brembo Corsa Corta Brake and Clutch masters with Billet integrated fluid tanks Arrow titanium headers and mid pipe with Mistral High mount Titanium oval can with removable baffle New Lithium battery Corbin seat and good OEM seat Freshly powder coated Marchesini Forged wheels with good Michelin "Road 6” tires Moto Demic”Adaptive” LED headlight Rizoma fully adjustable rear sets Rizoma quick fill fuel cap Moto Gadget Bar end mirrors Bar risers ( not installed) MotoGadget rear turn signals to clear exhaust. RossoPuro oil cooler cover Rosspuro. Heel guards SW Motech tank bag and mount ..Like new… Hepko Becker C- Bow mounts and Hepko Becker Hard Bags not currently mounted..excellent condition 2 sets front fairings ..Both are Moto Guzzi....one medium height clear adjustable and one tinted black Bikini Oxford Heaterz premium grips not currently mounted ( the wires are all run to the steering stem, ready for plug in.) Many, many Spare service parts… I have ALL stock parts in good condition that go with the bike except the. Original heavy Wire wheels which I sold last year. This bike is spotless and beautiful and needs nothing as far as I know..and it has never caused me ANY problems at all. Fresh oil and filter with zero miles on it. Currently Registered in my name in California..Buy and ride anywhere……. $8000 Back at home in its usual naked trim after the Southen Spine Raid..2003 On Road..Breakfast with docc and the boys

I'm eager to welcome this impeccable Griso into the stable. She'll be elbowing-out my Nero Corsa, which will be for sale momentarily. Update: The Nero Corsa is likely sold. I'll post an ad if that changes.

Should have made reservation before now, just made the request...dangit hope there's still space

Just got word of four rooms left at The Lodge . . .

Oh for fucks sakes. Yeah, believe it. Then look at where the torque and horsepower graphs cross. There are also huge problems with crankcase pressurisation and oil expulsion if you increase the swept volume of the motor. I do tire of this bullshit.

Kats looking good... and has boosted her 1200 Griso, that is some increase...

Man, that's a sexy time motorcycle!

To make yourself an ignition system for one cylinder of this bike. Remove the wiring from the - side of an ignition coil . Take a push button switch and jumper a 0.25mfd capacitor across the pushbutton switch. Install about 2' of wire onto each side of this switch. Run one lead to a GOOD known ground and the other lead to the - side of the ignition coil . Remove the spark plug wire and plug it on a good known spark plug touching a good known ground . You can use a spark tester from a tool truck or mower shop. W/the ign. key on , look for 12v on the + side of the coil. If this is good, then take the pushbutton and push it and release it . This will be your substitute ignition system. You get spark and you have a good coil and (almost) a good ignition system. This means your problem is with the bikes ignition system . Try this out and report your findings. Meanwhile I will be thinking.

That the pump stops doesnt always mean it build pressure, it is controlled by the ecu and goes a specific time when the ignition is switch on

Yes, it is. I have been fiddling with the ignition for a while now. Somehow, the spark seems a bit weak now (not before) and the left side is not always sparking. I am currently away from home for work, but when I get back, I will investigate further. So far it seems like the problem is most present on the left cilinder. When changing the ignition CDIs, coils (plus leads/caps) and even the pickup, the problem remains on the left side the most. I will have to re-investigate the ignition parts & wiring from the start when I get back.

I found some at gutsibits recently they might have more

As I was recently looking for rubbers to go on the foot pegs of my Quota, I came across this from Revzilla; they are shown as out of stock; I am sure you could possibly place an order. https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/mfw-vario-passenger-footpeg-mounts-moto-guzzi-v11?sku_id=1000652

Bryan called earlier this evening, and followed with an email, to confirm we are set for 301; in Friday, out Sunday. Now to convince our travel agent that yes, we -- i.e., my Perfect Pillion & Polish Princess -- want to go to Poland at (about) that time, but not at that exact time! FWIW, have touched base with some Polish Guzzisti to meet with while there. Bill

Bryan, the innkeeper, tells me Building 3 is fully reserved while rooms in 4 (above the garage), and 2 (above the gameroom by the pavilion) are still available. He is leaving the Basic Rooms in Building 1 available to the public (but y'all could reserve there, as well). Remember to specify a garage space if so desired. (It's where The Action is! )

Thanks for the nudge. Have been busy for weeks (and still am) with MGTD '24 prep ... and making sure I use all of Kathi's energy in that before she launches for Seattle tomorrow. She's not about to stay around for the belching, snoring, and BS session that MGTD is. Anyway, just reserved our stay, and asked for 301 again. Bill

Wow! That's some incentive! But as I explained to Docc in a PM; it's a bit tricky to plan a trip to the States this far ahead. And when I'm there I'd like to extend my vacation a bit to explore the SE of the US.

I'm confirmed in 304 at the Lodge.😎

@Admin Jaap, I can offer you a Tuxedo Black 2008 1200 Sport to ride...

That one gets my vote... Does that make me a wanker?

After a year, my Shin Etsu treated original chin pad still never dried out, whitened, or greyed. I retreated it today, but could not see any significant change even after a year. This special grease has totally checked out for our early tank chin pads (and the seat cowl bum stop)!

I've used that product (not on the Chin Pad) and not been impressed by how the materials look and feel once they "dry out." There is a thread where members posted their favorite "rejuvenation" products. I've just never experienced outcomes on "rubber" and polymer/"plastic" like this ShinEtsu grease.

This is how it looks now. A bit too 'Italian' for my taste. It's for sale btw: https://iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/auction/2002-ghezzi-brian-sport-monza/