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General Discussion / Re: Guzzi doesn't get old, it ages

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 01:32:06 PM »

Is that fairing stock? Never seen it before, but looks slightly similar to the fairing on the SP III. Can you reveal how well it does protect you from the elements on a cold and wet day?

https://www.thisoldtractor.com/moto_guzzi_more_topics_brochure_-_moto_guzzi_california_iii_full_fairing.html

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General Discussion / Re: Talk me out of it

« Last post by faffi on Today at 01:26:56 PM »

Short and fun test of a Deauville 650 - I am very familiar with the scraping sounds from my own ownership https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSl--iZLTQQ

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General Discussion / Re: Guzzi doesn't get old, it ages

« Last post by faffi on Today at 12:41:15 PM »

If you want to have fun with people who like Motorcycles and ride them go to a "Guzzi" rally.

I think the same can be said for Gold Wing events, at least here in Norway. Here, they are family events. None of this stupid drinking until you fall over, or incessant burnouts throughout the night. Rallies for old bikes are also quite relaxed and "grown up". Personally, I shy away from rallies because I do not like crowds, but I can pop in to watch some bikes if it is early enough in the day that people have not gone drunk yet. Oh, nor entirely true - I actually participated in an Adventure/offroad rally in Safsen, Sweden, back in 2017. There were more than 500 riders, but all stayed in cabins, allowing us who wanted to keep private, while those who wanted to party with lots of others could go to the ballroom. Most stayed with their small groups in their cabins - I was among the youngsters at 53, which may explain the lack of wild partying.

Did I mention I am a boring fart?

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General Discussion / Re: Cold Weather Riding Gear

« Last post by Bob Wegman on Today at 12:41:07 PM »

I would bet Nick Adams has some good suggestions on cold weather riding gear.  Maybe he will chime in.

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General Discussion / Re: Why black final drive oil?

« Last post by PeteS on Today at 12:00:11 PM »

As Wayne says is likely Moly additive. Guzzi has been recommending it in the final drive for decades.  Can’t hurt and will likely help.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/263965643289


Pete

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General Discussion / Re: Why black final drive oil?

« Last post by nwguy on Today at 11:56:57 AM »

I always ride at least 20 minutes before changing any of these 3 fluids. Yeah, it's only 250ml and easy to change. I will do it at least one more time before calling it good. I don't know much about the previous owner's maintenance history.

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General Discussion / Re: Why black final drive oil?

« Last post by nmroadrunner on Today at 11:45:49 AM »

Ride it and change it again one more time or two...see if that doesn't clear up

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General Discussion / Re: Dyna III. Aftermarket 5 Ohm Coil Options? And Resistance.

« Last post by Tom H on Today at 11:36:43 AM »

Remember I was using Bosch Blue's for this on a Loop frame and it was mainly for testing. I remember now that the one between the carbs and battery I mounted to the tab on the frame backbone for the top of the stock air cleaner.

Had I decided to keep the dual pint dist., I maybe could have mounted the second Bosch coil near the steering head between the backbone and that U channel rail.

If I would have stayed with the dual point dist. that had been converted to the Dyna Ign., I was going to get the smaller Dyna coils and mount them better. I was mainly looking for a less expensive alternative set of coils.

Tom

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General Discussion / Re: Happy Thanksgiving!

« Last post by SemperVee on Today at 10:41:45 AM »

  Wishing all a happy thanksgiving.  I am in a great place in my life, thankful and humbled that I enjoy all that I am able do and be. Dealing with the less pleasant infirmities of age is challenging sometimes.     Too soon old and too late smart.   

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General Discussion / Re: Rubber engine mounts - Norge

« Last post by SemperVee on Today at 10:38:53 AM »

    Feeling the motor is all in Perspective... I am very happy with my 2V Norge and especially so after riding my pristine "Tractor" of a motor the sweet running 03 EV Hydro!