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General Discussion / Re: December SE U.S. Traveling Lunch

« Last post by Motormike on Today at 09:20:51 AM »

I know it’s a ways out yet but weather isn’t looking too terrible for that weekend!  Woo hoo fingers crossed and no Mike I still haven’t fixed the slow leak/rear tire.  But the bike is starting so that’s a good thing!  Lol

At this point, it might be simpler to replace the tire!!

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General Discussion / Re: Marketplace Oddity

« Last post by brider on Today at 09:08:18 AM »

No offense to anyone who's into these things, but it's kind of a monstrosity, no? I can't imagine trying to keep that bodywork clean. Bet it's a comfy ride on a nice, sunny day.

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General Discussion / Re: This Sunday, Nov. 16 = Connecticut-Rhode Island Breakfast

« Last post by brider on Today at 09:04:53 AM »

Yes, forecast for 50's in the morning can't be beat for November. I'll try to make it.

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General Discussion / Re: This Sunday, Nov. 16 = Connecticut-Rhode Island Breakfast

« Last post by chuck peterson on Today at 08:59:56 AM »

Checking the weather…cold and rainy gets cleared late Saturday with warmth and dry early Sunday AM….50’s predawn …

Ride now or wait till March..

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General Discussion / Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !

« Last post by SailArmy on Today at 07:53:20 AM »

Hello All!!
          My name is Darren and I live in Newport News, VA.  I have always been an import guy but this is my first Italian!  I bought this 1998 California EV (38k miles)that had been sitting for ten years.  On the way home from picking it up I was browsing the net and found the sidecar right in my hometown and just couldnt resist. 


So far I have:
-Changed engine oil and filter
-Sealed the fuel tank
-Cleaned the throttle bodies
-Changed transmission and final drive oil
-Lubed cables
-Cleaned chrome

Still on the list:
-All new brake lines/fluids
-Brake pads
-Fork seals
-Replacement rear turn signals (Broken)

         Hoping to get a battery and crank in the next two weeks.  Looking forward to input and advice!

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General Discussion / Re: Fitting a 35mm muffler to a 32mm pipe

« Last post by SIR REAL ED on Today at 07:41:24 AM »

Here is my final update, after putting things aside for a while. I sanded the pipe, inside and out, cut off a 25mm spacer, cut a slot in it, and put (high-temperature) RTV rubber in the resulting gap.









The 1/8" flat brackets needed washers:





The mufflers came out pretty even:





They look good:





The mounting is as solid as OEM, and the sound is surprisingly strong. If I ever run into a nice set of original V50 mufflers I can install them easily since I didn't modify the bike at all.

Thanks to all with suggestions, even of using aluminum foil. I've done that too.

Good job!

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General Discussion / Re: The Swede is retired from 2 wheels

« Last post by chuck peterson on Today at 07:14:39 AM »

I understand. It’s a tough choice, but congratulations for making it. Be easy on yourself during recovery!

“Know when to hold, and when to fold…” . Never was much of a Kenny Rodgers fan but it seems appropriate

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General Discussion / Re: 2023 V85 Decat

« Last post by Kildareman on Today at 06:40:21 AM »

I've a '24 E5+ Strada.  I went full Mistral. 10Kg shaved off bike. Runs great and sounds better without being annoying.

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General Discussion / Re: Noises in my 2025 V85tt

« Last post by SkyPilot on Today at 01:40:57 AM »

Coming from Hondas and Harleys, when I bought my '23 V7 Special Red Stripe, the small shop owner waved goodbye and I was off for my ride home in the chill of April, 50 miles away.  I went 2 blocks and immediately returned to the dealership.  "I think something's wrong.  It's got a lot of shake and is making some weird noises and it really clunks when I shift."  He just chuckled and said, "It's a Moto Guzzi...perfectly normal." I headed off and road home shaking my head, wondering if I'd made the right decision buying it.  The shake is what some call "characterful," and the weird noises were just the heavy clunk when shifting and the whirl sound of the shaft drive.  I've ridden that bike over 6,000 miles in the last year and a half.  I love the bike more today than when I rode it home that day.  After 2 services, the most recent one by myself, the bike shifts smoothly, with just a predictable, yet deliberate more refined clunk, and the shake smoothed out quite a bit.

After a ride, the long way home of course, I have to wipe that silly grin off my face, so I look like the motorcyclist I am! At night, I sometimes find myself thinking about the eagle I saw that day, or the deer that watched me glide by, and then I dream of my next ride, and the next.  After 60 years of riding, in my 70s now, I can't think of a better bike for me than my V7 Special...at least until the next Moto Guzzi. Perhaps a V85 TT or a Mandello S or a....

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General Discussion / Re: Introductions thread...Introduce yourself to the group !

« Last post by bobra5037 on Today at 01:27:47 AM »

Hi all

Thanks for letting me in (again) - second time around for me.  After two Guzzis (2002 Cali and 2007 Norge) I flirted with the Germans and British for a few years but have recently bought my neighbour’s 77 850 T3.  A bike more fitting to my age. 
Located in Adelaide, Australia
75 years young
Retired

I think the T3 is going to be a challenge so I’ll be looking for a lot of guidance.


Cheers

Rob