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Side by side visuals show the Stucci built heavier and stronger than the FBF. I ran the FBF for about 5kmi. No cracks. The Stucci was a Mother of all bombs to install. Though built well, it was not built straight. The FBF was a perfect fit, very friendly. I wanted to use it, and was going to weld on a 'crack reducing' re-enforcing plate, just making it a bit longer, so I could utilize the central hang bracket, but I got lazy and will just go with the Stucci now that it's on.

yes standard tool kit... bag anyway. this is exciting! are those relays grey?

is this the one? http://lonelec.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=57_20&product_id=51I take it one could use any micro adapter to fit pc? that ebay one is a lot less $$ but from HKong. http://www.ebay.com/itm/262140277271 it's time I figured this out and checked it all.

early LM! very fitting

does anyone know what's "inside" the stock xover assembly? is it a cat, or??

my HF ultrasonic said use a household cleaner in it. I used simple green ....worked great on carbs

thats a MG stock rack. can't remember the ridiculously low weight capacity but it'll hold a stuffed full medium dry bag.

back the damper off like Docc says, give it a couple clicks back "on" and turn the front quickly back and fourth. then a couple more clicks and see if it stiffens up. the relays maybe send to the bikes owner address to get then quicker, OR... seems like he would have an extra one already. you only need one for emergency use. my first weekend adventure with newly acquired red/grey LM, I had a relay fail. #5... fuel injection. I was too much of a rookie to realize what it was. I had been reading some on this forum, and thought it was vapor lock because it started easily after cooling... three times before complete failure. Lucky for me, I had also read on the forum to pack fresh relays, which I did. I pulled and swapped each one till the bike was fixed. zoom. I use Aerostich 2pc for all travels. Easy, waterproof, armored, heavily vented. I wear shorts and a tee under it and pack only lite weight long johns and a fleece top. Cool, or warm, depending. easy carry. your weather may vary:)

the Laverda looks great! I like the Magni as well

the pads should relax in a few days service. at least Shoei does.

Ha, did you notice in the video the close up of him pulling up after the run to check the view the drop of oil fron the engine bay hit the ground. Jags, some things never change:) Ciao could be oil....... could be drool ?

by that photo, all you said I can agree with. mickey mouse best compromise will need maintenance I can't make out where you would have used a hammer to make any of it better, tho hammers carry much respect here The pivot arm from the footrest end (pointed down) could use a couple of clicks forward imo, to make it parallel with the linkage arm. That should slightly increase leverage and make push and pull more consistent. The sleeved bolt on the actuating arm will want to be snug at all times, as it looks like a weak/flex point to me. I'm curious to know if you used the stock set-up prior to that installation? (for comparison) Either way, glad it's workin for ya!

I would try to precisely locate the source of the tap first by using a length of flexible hose, one end at my ear and the other end placed at suspected locations. Think 'stethoscope'. I use a 3/4" auto water hose about 18" long.

"Do you know why Moto Guzzi added the metal banana? What's it supposed to do? Cheese-head wants to know. :cheese:" the banana looks like maybe a better way to reduce lateral flex on those gears than just cir-clips. ?? isn't there is a sprung nipple for the neutral switch under one side pushing up?

Rosso Mandello, Scura, and Tenni had the single plate clutch with the aluminum flywheel. All others dual plate.

Yup.... did 5 years there as a toddler. Then we got sent to Alcatraz. I did a year there. Got out for being quite small and very polite. All these years later... a Guzzisti!

So I asked where he found it. He answered "Japan, 2 years ago" at a place called "Cow Space - you can find it on the net" I tried - I could not. Something must have been lost in translation. Good photo though. Shouldn't be too hard to duplicate.

LOL! Leavenworth. My father was a federal prison guard there. I was born in the fort hospital. Nice cup.

Just browsing and found this ebay listing for a Billybob. Read description and look at the last photos. Anyone seen this alternative fix? I emailed him to ask.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/222437612648?ul_noapp=true

good to hear. What do you think was the cause then, of the "tight" clutch?

you have entered a whole new aspect of motorcycles. What exactly, is enough? If I only had 2, I would be nervously searching for #3. I recently got down to 3 and just acquired another. I believe I'm safe for the time being. What is truly too much to ask of me is to "narrow it down to one please" so... keep the lovely Triumph.. AT LEAST until you've found -- and sorted out, the Greenie. One should always have a bike at the ready, while the other one is getting tires, or painted, or fixed, or.... say.... a baffelectomy on those Thruxton mufflers??? They could sound really good.

A bit of tactful questioning of the p/o can produce a lot of info. If there is a local Guzzi shop you can try running the vin past them and see what comes up. I did it with a Ducati I was looking at. I did it with a Harley I bought.. I just called each dealer till I found the one he used. I purchased a used car and going by the Jiffy Lube sticker on the windshield, and the p/o's last name, and the vin, they gave me the oil change history with mileage.

those do look great Walterg!

I'm glad it was "easy" for you. I appreciate the running updates. As usual you are concise and informative. As Chuck said, good info for the collective.

That's good to hear. I like the batteries. So lite, and high cca. No winter tending. My 545 has just given up the ghost. "I was too lazy to push it outside in the heat." it's 35 deg F here! Right now I would push my bike out in the heat for no reason at all.