Chuck

Yep..one of my better finds.

Looks like you guys were having way too much fun..

Here ya go, Docc. It's a big booger with an 18" speaker. The top with amplifier can be turned over, latched down, and the only thing you have to move to the gig is the speaker enclosure. Wonder if that's why they call it a flip top? Like everything else there is a mail list devoted to them with parts suppliers, etc. The illuminated "Ampeg" part was missing, but are being repopped. Changed out the power tubes, and this sucker rocks. Makes a killer tube guitar amp, too.. unless you want effects. Doesn't have any. Pretty good buy for a hunnerd bux and a little time. (Guzzi content) 2016-10-12_02-57-16 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

X posted from WG.. Well below zero f this morning and wind made for a righteous wind chill.. and.. frozen air bubbles from our windmill powered pond aerator. Pretty cool.. I never have seen this before. 2017-01-07_09-53-24 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

I don't have no steenkin fancy lift for that kind of work.. I made "the box" the first time I pulled the engine out of a Guzzi. 001 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

No need to thank me.. it's what I do. As soon as I showed up in SoCal there were two major storms, and snow pack in the higher elevations, not to mention the almost every day light rain. In three weeks, I rode in the canyons twice, and there were enough rocks and mud on the roads to make it entirely not fun.. Remember when you, Rox and I rode? Cool and damp. That was a good day.. I'll see about coming out in the Summer, when you *really* need it.

It's a great feeling, isn't it? Attaboy..

You forgot the Biggest reason. The other bikes are Not a Moto Guzzi Scura. Ya know, there's a lot of truth to that. I have the MZ Skorpion out here in SoCal, now. It's argueably as good as the Scura in the canyons..but.. it's just not in the same league on the fun o meter.

Scratchy discharge?? Careful, now.

That's kick ass, Tim.. Attaboy.

I'm out in California exercising the MZ.. but I'll take a picture when I get back home. 2016-12-27_01-42-34 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

Like Jaap sez.. stuff like this is invaluable.

Yep, I'll post a picture when I get back home. Is that a flip top? The enclosure looks different than mine.

Yes, Vicky's gone. It sounds cold, but it's probably the best for both of them IMHO. That doesn't make it any easier for Wayne, or us who cared for them, though.

I'm late to this party, but let me tell you about my tube amp. I was cruising by a yard sale and out of the corner of my eye I thought I saw a flip top. (!) Did a u turn, came back, and sure enough.. a B18. "Does it work?" "Nope" What do you want for it?" "Hunnerd bux." "Let's load her up.."

Just for future knowledge how many of those relays on the link given is needed to replace the factory 5? actually my EV would do the same thing. I'd stop for gas and the thing wouldn't restart. I always had ear plugs on a I couldn't listen for the fuel pump. After I played with stuff it would restart for no apparent reason After it happened on a group ride, one of the other riders played with the fuse and fuel pump came right on. It was a combination of the fuse having a little corrosion and not seating in the slot. I probably would have never figured it out. That happened to me at the Ohio rally this year. We'd had an extremely heavy dew. The Mighty Scura looked like the Joads leaving the dust bowl. Climbed on, punched the button, and nothing. Took out my earplugs and the fuel pump wasn't priming. Grumble grumble. Untied everything, took the seat off, pulled the relay, stuck it back in, wiggled it around. Nothing. Sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. Pulled the fuse, looks fine. Uh oh. Stuck it back in, wiggled it around.. fuel pump runs. I feel good!

Now you know why Guzzi put new cases on them..

Swap meet at the national Antique Airplane fly in. About 20 bux. I also picked up a Snap On 1/4" drive "Torque meter" that's perfect for stretching the belts on a 4V for about the same price.

Attaboy. Nothin to this Guzzi wrenchin. The only torque spec on the oil pump gear I've seen is to hold it with a screwdriver and tighten the nut. That's automatically self limiting, but with a little blue loc tite it should be good. You'll be hearing that supercharger before you know it.

C'mon Tim.. (it is Tim isn't it? I'm old) you're not a beginner by any stretch. It would look good sitting beside your red LeMans. 2016-08-03_04-28-29 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

The Kid sez it's the ultimate Guzzi credit card touring bike. I've ridden it and agree. It's not much fun in town or putting around, but get it out on the road and it comes into it's own. It's *very* mechanical, and requires you to know what you are doing.. know what I mean? Neophytes need not apply. 2016-08-03_05-31-54 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

The Kid loves his 94 Spot. His Grease O just sits now..

Oh, I dunno.. these bad boys are pretty good. [/url]

Dang! if that don't look like a new gasket.. she'll be spoilt. (Tennessee talk)

Beaver, the Turnip farmer, and Greg Field at the Nationals in Oregon this year.. 2016-07-02_10-17-58 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr Greg's had some serious health issues, and this was his first "ride" in a long time.