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This will work until it stops working. That relay is not in this circuit just for entertainment . A relay is there to handle the current the other components shouldn't .

p.s. These magnets must be placed exactly where they were .

Measure the thread pitch and substitute a capscrew that has a head on it you can tighten and loosen . Those things are used as a theft deterrent or tamper proof screws. In this case it is for the ignition switch .

You find a good painter and pay him cash money to do the job . It cost me $150 to have a front fender and bikini fairing painted.

I would say that is what is .

Sometimes the rotor can come loose and make a knocking sound . This is a very small chance though .

Which ones ? The answer will be probably not . To answer your fist question , the only thing you could do is pack a small amount of hi-temp wheel bearing grease into the roller bearing and run w / it . See my post above .

On the front wheels there are a combination of two of the same size or two different sizes .

If I were installing new wheel bearings , I would pop ( practice on the old ones ) the dust seal off and add a small amount of hi-temp wheel bearing grease to the cage/roller assy. and install the dust seal . When you install it , make sure the disturbed dust seal portion goes inside so it will be sure to leave the undisturbed portion to the elements.

You find a proper tool the size of the bearing o.d. and does not touch the dust seal . TAP the bearing into the bore until it is properly seated against the spacer or bottom of the bore .

I like the ish part..

Were these OEM parts ? Who makes the charging systems for Moto Guzzi ? There is www.euromotoelectrics.com in Denver , Co. You could buy parts and I mean parts from them .

It was a harangue....I should have included a disclaimer .

All ( well most ) motorcycle manufacturers produce what the consumer " wants " . These bikes are just like automobiles , take off the decals and you cannot discern the brand . Up until the early 80's you knew who built what ....You rode this bike for the way it made you feel with or without it's quirks . YOU were the one that owned , rode & worked on it . MG is still like that . Good or bad . Now people are posers who own a 180 hp crotch rocket , a dual purpose $15k bike that will never get off the road or a $25k bagger you ride on a road trip and park it til next year. These are the customers manufacturers are targeting for now.

No kiddin' . Mine look like they go to a farm implement .

It is a great bike , but a poor investment . Sorry to hear about your medical issues . Last but not least , thanks for joining our group and asking for our input .

What brand and model meter did you get ?

How much is this bike worth after you put fuel in the tank , start the bike and ride it 1 mile ? I would you recommend you put this into perspective. Then decide what you want to pay.

If you are not seeing any residue of any kind , I would suspect the quality of the brush material . Is there a starter / alternator repair facility near you ? You might be able to replace the brushes and get things back to normal .

Looks good to me. w/o holding it and looking at the cover to see how it is drilled and the capscrew going through the cover I would have to give it an A instead of A+ .Yes it would be a good idea to mill a flat ( provided there is enough material ) surface for the capscrew to mate against.

You can use an electrical grease ( not dielectric compound ) or Stabilant 22 on the contacts . The $tabilant 22 is a pricey liquid you apply to the contacts after you buff or use a pencil eraser to remove the corrosion or coating.

There were 2 design Marzocchi forks . They are easily identified by looking at the fork caps .

That knurled knob will turn w/assistance (AKA force) using pliers to get it loose. You will find out what is enough or too much force when it breaks or breaks loose .

Zooter , if your bike has a fuel line with a worm gear hose clamping on to a valve similar to the one in the center of the above photo then you have a non-electric shut off valve . The electric device to it's left is the low fuel sensor. You will receive a special message when it stops working ! Someone else can chime in as to when the transition from manual to electric petcock .

Uhhhh , there is one more drawback to the K-bike. You use the sidestand & when you start it the next morning you had better be ready for blue smoke to roll for the first 60 seconds..