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General Discussion / Re: ***MODERATOR MESSAGE***

« Last post by Ncdan on Today at 10:49:40 AM »

I suspect the ratio of donors to forum members here at WG is not too far off from average of internet forums.   That being said, it is still rather pathetic.   If you actively monitor WG you ought to kick in, at least once in a while.

That’s probably correct, BC, on both counts.
Thanks for the input 👍

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General Discussion / Re: V7 850, Evap Canisterectomy thread...

« Last post by Utrider on Today at 10:38:37 AM »

Thank you all for your input.  I have pipes and an UP tuner to install as well and wanted to knock it all out at the same time.

Roy

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General Discussion / Re: Bring on the Bobber?

« Last post by Moparnut72 on Today at 09:53:23 AM »

Laughed out loud on that one. Great sense of humor. Good way to start the day. 
kk

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General Discussion / Re: head light glare

« Last post by Moparnut72 on Today at 09:49:59 AM »

In the mid 70's I put a pair of Cibie' headlights in my '65 Barracuda. They weren't sealed beams but halogen with a separate bulb. This lighting system was not approved by SAE in the US. I expected to be stopped and be the proud recipient of a fix it ticket but it never happened. They were Z Beam lights that dipped to the left and lifted on the right to light up the shoulder. It took years for the US to adopt this excellent type of lighting.
kk

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General Discussion / Re: V7 850, Evap Canisterectomy thread...

« Last post by Moparnut72 on Today at 09:39:53 AM »

Where do I start. I had 1400 Audace with the SAS system. Modifying it as per GTM had no effect as far as I could tell. Low speed engine smoothness was non-existent. That motorcycle was terrible, Beetle hadn't developed a reliable map for it during the time I owned it. I also had at the time up until I just got my V7850. Fueling on it was absolutely perfect. I left it totally alone and rode it just like it came from the factory. My 850 wasn't bad but had enough of an issue that if something would definitely help I would be all in. I thought I would give this mod a try and if it didn't work or make a difference I would it put it back to stock. As I said above it has made a big difference for the better. If I were to do it again I would make the mods without taking anything out but what is done is done. Just disconnect the necessary hoses and plug the others. Just looking at where hoses came from and where they went didn't make a lot of sense to me, some seemed to be self defeating. Probably just what had to be done to meet the latest Euro emissions requirements. These bikes are some of the last air cooled engines to meet these standards without going to water cooling. I may be a Luddite but I am happy to have the simplicity of a V7.
kk

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General Discussion / Re: Noises in my 2025 V85tt

« Last post by PeteS on Today at 09:24:03 AM »

Don’t overlook the simple stuff. Is the muffler clamp tight? Are you using premium fuel. Low RPMs in a higher gear can cause pinging under load.

Pete

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General Discussion / Re: ***MODERATOR MESSAGE***

« Last post by bad Chad on Today at 09:22:01 AM »

Only 155?  Jeeze.............. ..

I suspect the ratio of donors to forum members here at WG is not too far off from average of internet forums.   That being said, it is still rather pathetic.   If you actively monitor WG you ought to kick in, at least once in a while.

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Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only / Re: 1974 Eldo Police Rebuild...Having Fun!

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 09:14:10 AM »

  Do you have any info on the clutch parts you're talking about. Can you give me the Guzzi part numbers please and I'll look them up on my parts guide .pdf. I see MG is out of stock on the clutch kit. How about all those clutch tools MG has....are all those really needed? Thanks

One bearing needs to float, so the spacer should be long enough that one sits flush with the carrier and the other fully inserted.

Here's the dual o-ring outer body: https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193&products_id=4793

Clutch from the source: https://www.stein-dinse.com/en/moto-guzzi-clutch-set-with-locking-plate-new/item-2-1078679-200033302+-.html Unfortunately, it will be hit with tariffs... Might be back in stock at MG Cycle and Crusty Cycle soon though.

The tools aren't absolutely necessary - you can use the clutch hub (with a suitable spacer and bolt) to align and compress the clutch plates.

Shift return spring: https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1011

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General Discussion / Re: Bring on the Bobber?

« Last post by Dirk_S on Today at 08:45:01 AM »

* Install an old shock on one side temporarily.
* Make a strut from flat stock drilled at both ends
* Park under a step ladder and use ratcheting straps to support top rear of frame

There are lots of cheap solutions.

When God made slotted steel angle iron, it was specifically for this purpose.

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General Discussion / Re: Bring on the Bobber?

« Last post by Tkelly on Today at 08:40:45 AM »

Thanks Kev ,no old shock but flat stock sounds like a solution.