docc

These Veglia clocks . . . they're beautiful (I think), but worrisome, like my Italian woman. I have replaced both my speedo and tach (under warranty), but it worries me what will happen next (100,000 kM). Arbi, where in the world are you??

+1 on what Tom said!

I don't suppose Scotch has ever been prohibited in Scotland? (Kilts, dirks, bagpipes and tartans, yes, but surely not Scotch?)

On the 2000 Sport, which has different bars than yours(Garmin ZUMO with the included mount):

Here we seem to have speed limits to raise money. Most policemen give a good margin above, but they are always very busy writing these tickets. I have heard that there are limits in places on the Autobahn now; Or maybe there have been for a long time(?)

I do love the Hooters thread, yet, also, I wonder about what is really going on in Europe and Australia (and Bavaria and Canada and New Zealand) . If you think you must know me because I am an American, or this, or that, I think you should come by and let me change your plugs, my wife make manicotti' and we will have single malt together. I think we are not so different after all!

What was, do you think, the "controversial issue central in the minds of the voters?" It has surprised me the number of forum members from other countries interested in discussing these US developments. I do agree this thread should be moved to "banter" and I think we're riding on thin tires. For instance, in the closed thread a poster suggests the (US) Constitution "is just a fudge you guys need to face up to things can't be sorted at the end of a gun barrel." And that, allow me to paraphrase, American have " never heard of debate." Historically, it is notable that we were subjects of the British crown for some 180 years. Only after King George refused to address the repeated entreaties and petitions for redress did the King and his General Gage decide they had better gather up the colonists' arms. It then got worse before it got better. Frankly, I had avoided this thread and missed all the back-and-froth on gun ownership on the preceding pages. But, it's notable that the statement I referenced above was made AFTER both he and the moderator had stated that the discussion of guns should be avoided or the thread closed. Isn't that a bit like waiting for your marriage counselor to say,"Well, time is up and haven't we had a very nice session today." To which you reply, "Yeah, and she's a bitch, too."

Did Tata (sp?) ever buy Rover and Jag? I thought that a profound irony for Britain's proud imperial heritage. I would like the Benelli better if it weren't Chinese (although I haven't seen a Tornado or Tre-K in the Wal-Mart toy section yet . . .

And now our government is moving to take ownership of banks and, perhaps, some manufacturing. I suspect this is not the "change" many would find solvent and responsible in the long run. Sure, our local GM plant is laying off, but will they learn to build something of good quality that is right for the times? They, instead, closed a plant (building small, decent cars) for nearly two years to refit it building SUV-Crossovers that nobody wants. Now, We The People are going to bankroll their inept business? If I were Italian, and it were Moto Guzzi, I would want the plant saved. But I ain't, and it isn't, so I don't.

I can't figure if I'm one of 'them' or one of 'us' . . .

With the nasty weather coming on, I think it's time to add the Edge-Gard to the Sport. I've gone back through the entire thread (Almost 4 years!) and followed the evolution of the pieces. I'm a little vague, though on the "C" piece: it is the shock guard? Edge, I used an old email to contact you, but will try the forum PM as well. Hey, many thanks, docc

Add one more contributor. Thanks for posting this thread to help keep this forum open and alive! (My Guzzi thanks you)

+1

I must say, I did not like the styling of the earliest Stelvio in photographs, yet the simple refinements of the TT have my attention. That look of an Austrian truck with the brio known for the robust V-twin . . .and luggage like ammo cans . . . after looking at all the GS variants and all the Triumph variants and all the Japanese (and Austrian , and the Aprilia and other Italians), this look is truly exciting. I remember falling for a Guzzi shown in Milan in 1997. Beautiful, black and charismatic with her Red Frame. It would be three years before anything like her would come close enough for me to bring home. Perhaps the "TT" (what would that stand for? surely not "Tourist Trophy??") will not take so long to find it's way to my "Local Moto Guzzi Dealer in Seattle, Washington" (2000 miles away).

At 100,000 Km on the Sport, I worry about the condition of my heads also. How are you determining your heads are 'worn?'

+1 on MI! I just did the 100,000 Km service on my 2000 Sport. I can't thank Greg at Moto International enough for the help, insight, support and fast service! I got a huge list of things done, including a few 'surprises' and the bike was only off the road two weeks. Even 2000 miles away, I know I can rely on my "local Moto Guzzi dealer in Seattle, Washington."

The hiccup was gone today after replacing the TPS and repairing the bad coil wire. Of course I also cleaned the throttle bodies, replaced the intake gaskets and rubbers, changed the plugs, and adjusted the valves. The air bleed screws were particularly crapped up with black gunk.

Darius, thanks for the feedback. I did "OK" with the reassembly, just tearing the dust seal a bit since the installation 'socket' was not deep enough.And I had to reuse the old O-ring as the new one was oversize about a mm. Those wacky Italians! I did have to rebleed the entire clutch line to get the action back. But, now it is spectacular! Here is an image of the parts with the bad spring visible on the top row:

It is worth having the CO (mixture) checked with an Axone or VDSTS software. My Sport was delivered trimmed -27 (minus twenty-seven). It runs much better trimmed to zero.

I'm glad I'm not the only one afflicted by over-torquing. Seems to happen to me all the time. Many have reported that Redline in the gearbox helps keep the neutral switch free.

I can do that. I should have everything on Tuesday.

So, you're saying she cranks and cranks, but doesn't fire? Then (maybe) she fires and runs fine . . . sounds like the middle (sidestand) relay, or the headlight relay (which also routes power the run switch). Does the neutral light come on?

So, the answer, for 25 points and the championship is . . . "Dremel."

The question has become: How do you remove the metal retaining ring?

Hmmm, I see. The coil was unplugged, but the spark plug wire was not attached to the plug. I'll try to get a better connection and see what reading I get on the secondary. I guess anyone looking at theirs needs to also check the mounting pucks as they are known to let loose.