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General Discussion / Re: Rubber engine mounts - Norge

« Last post by PJPR01 on Today at 09:32:31 PM »

No material vibration issues, just a tiny bit would be nice to eliminate when riding at a brisk pace (85 mph+) = bike is nicely tuned, running greatly, all TB's balanced and running perfectly. The problem is I cycle thru the 8V Griso which is smoother then 4V Norge, then I ride the Goldwing and I go back to the Scura and then the Norge and I think to myself...perhaps I could make it a bit smoother.

I know it's a mental illusion, but hey...if I can make it a tad bit smoother that would be nice. There's no vibration coming thru footpegs or handlebars or mirrors, just the general V-twin natural vibe...

General Discussion / Re: mgnoc news letter

« Last post by Tkelly on Today at 09:22:07 PM »

Is the Idaho rally on for next year?I hope so,my favorite destination and rally venue.

General Discussion / Re: New to me 1987 SPII

« Last post by SLDMRossi on Today at 08:58:53 PM »

On my second one. Bought the first...sold it...regretted it...and then bought another.

Obviously, judging by the photo, yours has been repainted. Truth be told, my first one had a 16" front wheel and it really wasn't an issue...despite all that's been written about it. The fact is, getting a replacement tire could be iffy, though. The one I've had since 2005...and still have...was retrofitted with an 18" front wheel and has also been fine. They really are wonderful to ride and it's so unfortunate that they were only here for one year (1987). And...it's a real Moto Guzzi, with Linked Brakes.

FYI, they also came with standard hard bags (unlike the SP 1000 predecessor)...though they were a bit fragile and finicky.

The most important thing with an SPII is to simply ride it and enjoy it! It's a unique chapter in Moto Guzzi history that had never been properly replicated until the arrival of the Norge. Which has also been since discontinued...Damn .

Steven Rossi
East Haddam, CT

P.S. -- yeah, seat = T5. Of which even fewer were imported.

General Discussion / Re: Rain-X for plastic ?

« Last post by kingoffleece on Today at 08:48:52 PM »

Car wax works a treat. I avoid anything with silicone on any plastic like the plague.
NixWax VisorProof if you must.

General Discussion / color matching Centennial livery gray and green

« Last post by Zimmermichaels1ea on Today at 08:09:29 PM »

Here's my little off-season project: I want to custom paint a new helmet in the color scheme of my 2021 V9 Bobber in Centenario livery.

For my '23 V7 Special I wear a Diamond White Arai helmet that matches the white tank on the V7 well.
So I thought "why not customize a helmet for the Bobber?" I know, how vain! Regardless, I think it will be neat!
In the USA I't familiar with Duplicolor paints, but maybe there are other brands recommended?
I can't find any source that gives a paint color code, so I think I'll have to color match with some existing colors.
Has anyone found a Duplicolor spray paint that matches the Guzzi pale green? Or the shade of silver?

Thanks in advance!

General Discussion / Re: Bring on the Bobber?

« Last post by Zimmermichaels1ea on Today at 07:45:47 PM »

50 degrees F, bright, sunny and very little wind for a northeast Wisconsin Sunday in late November demands one to bring on the Bobber!

Rode 340+ miles to the State Capitol and back, an absolutely glorious day to ride....at least until the sun began to set!

Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only / Re: 68 v700 (GC)

« Last post by matt franklin on Today at 07:28:48 PM »

Old FIAT car key blanks will work.

General Discussion / Re: Talk me out of it

« Last post by Stretch on Today at 07:01:27 PM »

"Are you devoid of a ‘normal human personality?"

THA ONE I have - in spades!

-Stretch

General Discussion / Re: Talk me out of it

« Last post by SIR REAL ED on Today at 06:21:37 PM »

Quote from: faffi on Today at 03:54:59 AM

If you managed to come up with all that on your own, then

My cousin, who rides KTMs and participate on offroad rallies, have told stories of BMW GS riders that comply with your points. Those I have met out on the roads? Not so much, thankfully