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Has anyone had experience with Palo Alto Speedometer Service for the speedo problems on these bikes?

I still look at it and think it is still the most beautiful bike I have EVER seen in my lifetime.

It's to remind me I waited 8 weeks for this backordered *********!!! to find out I couldn't mount it properly and if I did i would have to get within 12 in. of the face to see how fast I was traveling right before I crashed. For the digital dash: if you could properly mount it and not destroy the wiring, GO FOR IT!

Too-shay!!!!!!!

I will look in the house after work and let you know the make and model #. I put Alpina wheels on and the air gap on the pick-up and sensor (I think) is 5 mm. I could not find a good way to mount it so it is on the night stand.

Shhhh! Don't give sales secrets away.

Jami, Keep in mind: you can't run a wireless system (or so I was told) because of RFI from the ignition system and you want one that will read up to 100 mph. It is no good to have one that goes up to only 45mph. One more thing,the face on these are normally 1". You will have to practice reading at a postage stamp while you are riding. If you want I can send you this one to look at before you buy.

According to the video he doesn't look like the Ozzy Osborne or Alice Cooper type. I suppose everyone has a wild side?

I can't add much for the no-start condition... The front brake lever stoplamp switch is probably bad. Price a new one and see how much it is...

Jami, You will have to communicate with someone who has a bike speedo on their Guzzi. I bought one from Performance (bicycle) Bike. I think it was a CATEYE brand. I finally got it and it will not work because of mounting and clearance issues. Gene

That's life...what else can they do with all the "name"? The event hosts need to name a "Dakar rallye winner" not an "Argentina anything winner...

It's good to have you back online. What all was replaced on the exhaust system? I do have to tell you you started out on the best bike (if it is your first) available. p.s. this will be your first MG.........

It just worked for me..9:15 p.m. CST

If that's Roper(in the bowtie) he should be ready for the nursing home by now.

Bad to the Bone!!!!!!!!!!

2008: It was a good year for my bike ! Oberon fuel cap CRG levers New rear pads Alpina wheels/ Pirelli Diablo tires Moto Guzzi rear luggage rack & bag Roper (sloppage sheet) windage tray Aprillia mirrors FWIW If there is not a total economic collapse or nuclear annihalation I AM GOING TO BUY MORE JUNK !

If you want to do this ONE time do this: go to any automotive garage or car dealer and purchase a dye to install in ONE of the places you are checking for leaks. If you suspect the gearbox install 1/4 of the bottle in the trans. Ride the bike a few miles until you are satisfied it has leaked enough oil. You will need to use a special light and glasses (you have sucked up to the owner of or he will do for you) to look for the leak. I have this equipment and I can assure you "IT WORKS". Do not wast your time and $$$$$ guessing what it is, know before you do any more work. HTH, gene

Incredible and beautiful video. It reminds me I need to learn another language. The three I know; English,Redneck and Hillbilly limit me to a small circle.

I would contact Valvoline about addatives.

A homosexual snowman at that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are you positive the leak is at the crank seal?

A fully charged 12v battery will read ( with a DVOM) 12.65v. After you have charged the battery, watch the battery voltage when cranking the bike. You don't want the voltage to fall below 11.3v.

Glad for you to be on the road. When in doubt drive in the middle for a while. You will get instructions on the correct side VERY soon.

#1 How many miles are on the bike? #2 Is the crankcase vent clear? #3 What brand seal was used on installation and what condition is the seal contact surface? #4 You can clean the friction surface of the clutch disc with "brake cleaner" with multiple applications and letting it dry until you are satisfied. Clean all parts with brake cleaner also. #5 This is the most important step. Be deliberate in EVERYTHING you do. It is no fun after the second teardown.

I assume you do not know what the fast idle system looks like at the throttle body. You can search through the posts on synchronzing throttle bodies. You will see where the fast idle cam touches the throttle lever to hold open the throttles. At the idle position you want clearance on this lever. Look at this linkage until you are satisfied everything is OK or in need of adjustment.