Chuck

They did that.. Stuchi is the hot setup.. Don't bad mouth it too much, that powerplant rocks. Be prepared to do some fiddling to get it running correctly. Of course, have a look at the oil pump.

Daniel, if you have a Baggy 660, plain old regular unleaded is fine. It's an MZ though.. not a MG..

If I'm reading the first post correctly, he's already installed a new sidestand switch..

I agree.. looked at the schematic and it looks to me that it is only involved in starting. It just seems strange that it always works. That sounds like ignition has been lost then returns after a few revolutions. I'm sure it is frustrating, but think of the pleasure you will get from solving it.

Are the bars "adjustable?" The 97s were fixed.. at least the ones I've seen.

My first thought was ignition switch, but when feathering the clutch brings it back to life? Hmmm.

that bead buddy would be a heck of a lot easier to make..

I'd like to see a side view of the yellow thing..

The yella ones I've seen were 97s, but Guzzi being Guzzi..

Me, too. They work remarkably well in the twisties.. I *loved* that day riding. The "sporty" ride that took most of the day, then when we returned, four (I think) rode Palomar. Awesome..

(beating a dead horse) Remember how old these bikes are, and how antique the electrical systems are. Most electrical connections are unsealed, and the above corrosion on the neutral switch is the result. Getcha some Caig DeOxit and completely go through the electricals. All of them. You'll be good for a few years. After all, the most likely failure on any Guzzi is electrical.

Thanks for that, Scud. If we *ever* manage to get back to SoCal.. Actually, I'm familiar with them. I saved a 5000 mile (!!) one of 17 black Ultimate Editions from a clueless dealer in Chicago. WGs Rocker 59 told me about it, and said it was his dream bike but he didn't have the money. It was cheap for what it was, but the above clueless dealer didn't know until I had a deal over the phone. By the time I got there, the Guzzi world had blown up, and his phone was ringing off the hook. He said, "What *is* that??" (and tried to rip me off, but that's another story.) I went through it, fixed the slipping clutch from CD's clueless "mechanic" grossly overfilling the transmission, etc. It was truly a museum piece and I hated to ride it. Rocker saved his money, and I sold it to him for exactly what I had in it. I thought he'd keep it forever, but shortly thereafter he sold it to DRS Dave in Wisconsin. Dave still has it, and probably *will* keep it forever.

I *love* the Marlboro LeMans.. Flickable really isn't it's forte, but what a freight train.

I take it that jagged line on the flywheel in the bottom picture is not what it might appear to be?

causes silicon dioxide, which screws up relays. It can even travel through the wiring. One of the relay manufacturers has a diatribe against it..

I'm just sayin.. but not all contact cleaners are safe for plastic.. don't ask me.

Oh, my bad. I thought it was a modded real deal Scura R.

Holding up hand and dancing around.. "Me me.." I would send it to The Kid who is restoring my x Monza.

Why is that? If it is aluminum, is only bent a little, and can be straightened, I wouldn't be afraid of it.

RIP, Bob. He was my riding buddy, and we rode all over SoCal (and central Cal once) for years and years. Going out to Redondo Beach to ride hasn't been the same, since. Mark did most or all of his maintenance, btw.. We didn't know it at the time, but this *may* have been our last riding day together..

When I was younger, I thought, "after I make my first million I'll find a staggerwing and rebuild it. It'll be my traveling *and* antique airplane." Then I saw one uncovered. "Nevermind.."

The Scura R was never imported here, and I've never seen one. That said, it wouldn't have the 02 Scura "issues." I would be on that like a duck on a June bug..

I have the HF, and saw pix of the mojo lever and mojo blocks, so naturally I converted the horrible HF lever to a mojo lever. (I have *lots* of Delrin, and a lathe.) Made something that looks like mojo blocks, and have changed *many* tires. I like the mojo lever idea..

Are you sure it's not just the belt slipping? I would think that anything mechanical screeching wouldn't do it for long.