LowRyter

Perhaps they should've sleeved that bolt?

went to Don's shop today, saw the new bike. Bike looks just like the photos. Seems like a nice piece, sounds great, comfy seating, dashboard menu is neat. Didn't care for the header heatshield, sorta tacked on, would take them off and show the stainless pipes like my Sport.here's Darren the modelupload image direct linkgonna test ride when it warms up next week. Since he's got both my Guzzis, hopefully he fix'em & it won't be long. (my EV on the rack) (oh and my Greenie in front)

Docc, went to the shop. Don sent me this photo of the failed bolt. Regarding the needle bearings, I noticed there was fresh grease in it. He told me that he inspected and regreased it. Of course I request the he service the driveshaft as well.

I might go to the shop tomorrow and look at the new Mandello- if not tomorrow, next week. I'll try to remember to ask him about the bolt. I'd guess he threw it out. But I'll try to ask.

When I reread that, I knew that would get me in trouble.

Wait, did I read right that you have a sheared bolt too? Or are you getting a replacement as preventative maintenance? So far as getting a replacement for mine, Don was saying something about obtaining it when he phoned me about it but I really didn't pay that much attention. I do know he said he was getting the stronger one. I think he got one in town rather. (IIRC when I went through this on my Duc that the stronger metal is also more brittle.) We need Chuck or Huzo to get to the bottom of this! BTW- we've been all over Curtis, MG and AF1 just trying to get the fuel level sender for my EV. None to be found. Looks I'll plug the tank in the meantime. Both Guzzi grounded.

dunno, the bike's still in the shop awaiting a mirror and other stuff. I briefly saw the bike but didn't ask for the old bolt or think to ask him.

I go to Ace most of the time. Seems to be better than Fastenall. We have industrial fastener supply on the southside of the City in a little town with all the strip clubs. Minimum purchase is like $20 there. Anyway, I played all those hardness grades with a non load bearing bolt assembling my Duc's pannier bracket that sheared. The new (stronger) one sheared just as the other one. According to the forum, the better fix was to tap it out and go to a larger size. Anyway, I'll see if the works. I'm planning to ride the Duc to MotoGP Austin. Full confession, I did have my bags overloaded according to Ducati. It's actually a Givi designed system with a Ducati badge.

Then I'm not alone here. My bike has 50k miles if that's any guide. Hopefully I've got a stronger bolt. In other news the tech dropped the bike,,,,broke the rt side mirror and brake lever. Scratched the valve cover crash guard. The new brake lever is a different color, another issue............Turning into a project .....not done the dyno tune yet.

The Magni looks great on the Greenie. The bars are little low for us geezers.

I dropped off the Greenie for a new rear tire, brakes, et al., was told the torque rod bolt in the rear suspension was sheared and was holding on by a nub. I don't know if this is common, perhaps it's worth checking. I know I never looked at it. FYI

so does my Corvette.....maybe 34 degrees.

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Despite the low price, there appears to be lots of bids. I doubt if anyone will grab it for less than $2000. There are lots of bikes but the bids started at $25, so these bikes have gotten someone's attention.

I found some interesting info from Cameron. The new Guzzi and my Duc 939 make similar horsepower over the same rev range and I learned a little about some similarities. My Ducati is called an "11 degree" engine, meaning mild cam duration with only 11 degree of overlap. It seems both bikes have mild overlap but due lightweight valve train, still have high lift cams. The Guzzi has finger followers whereas the Duc is a desmo. This gives a wide power band and low emissions. More overlap would mean peakier power at higher rpms and higher emissions. The high lift cam still gets good airflow and power.

K cameron's take https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/moto-guzzi-liquid-cooled-v100-mandello-engine-technical-information/

This is a riding shirt with built in armor and scuff resistant material?

These bikes haven't been getting any cheaper for well maintained models.

Historic or not, it looks better than the newest one.

30+ years working various aircraft logistics and parts & repair contracts, sorta puts me in a different mind set. There are all kinds of variations and contraptions out there. And all kinds of repair sources. BTW- there isn't any "Yelp" in this system. All certified repairs are treated alike: "certified". Once in a while, certified parts aren't and then you have to find them. Then there's the unexpected and new failure conditions. A common phrase, "build a doubler". In all due respect to GA, I'm not getting into some guy's plane, particularly if he's a doctor or an engineer. I don't know any architects. I know Chuck and I think he's the best. Don't for a minute think that I'm painting my broad brush on him or anyone else for that matter. Heck, I thought I was competent rider and binned my California EV coming around a corner running over some plastic wrap.

Congrats. be careful

Appears the fuel pump if you're certain about the sound. I'll share another story, happened to me when I hit the starter and forgot to prime it on a hot muggy day. It only worked after I added some fuel. Can't say if it was vacuum, weight of more gas, or just time to let the gas settle.

I find that little 170 rear on the red frame doesn't last that long. It used up the last Michelin I ever purchased in less than 4k miles. Given that, I thought Dunlops for third less seemed the way to go.

So given that you've changed do many tires, what's the verdict? Which tire do you prefer, or is it still an ongoing quest?

Perhaps, I also said it wasn't a fair assessment since they were OEM tires. BTW- the Pirelli Rosso 3 on my Duc didn't last that long either but they really felt good. And those were the OEM tires, I bought some generic Rosso 3 replacement (not Ducati marked) they wore out in a thousand fewer miles than the Ducati marked tires. The Duc tires retail for a few bucks more but I just thought it was hype. Anyway, long and short of it, I switched to Dunlops on the Duc too. I like the cost, handling and mileage with Dunlops. If you wanna go back 20 years before all that and I can tell why I quit riding Dunlops the first time which were several generations replacements for 'stones...... so it goes.