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General Discussion / Re: Vintage small block Guzzi's

« Last post by pehayes on Today at 03:14:20 PM »

There was also an earlier 650C model.  Tried to look like a mini-Eldorado with teardrop tank and big windscreen.

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

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General Discussion / Re: Vintage small block Guzzi's

« Last post by rocker59 on Today at 03:06:47 PM »

Don't forget the glorious V65 Florida !!!       

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General Discussion / Re: Vintage small block Guzzi's

« Last post by Dirk_S on Today at 03:00:37 PM »

Clarification: The Lario (4-valve) was a 650cc. The 750cc 4-valve was the Targa, but I’m not sure how many of those were sold in the States.

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General Discussion / Vintage small block Guzzi's

« Last post by Travlr on Today at 02:56:20 PM »

I’m thinking of adding a vintage small block Guzzi to the garage.  I’m trying to remember which models were imported to the USA.
Here is what I remember.  Perhaps others here can add any models I’ve forgotton.

750CC: Nevada and Breva and Lario.

650CC: SP

I doubt I want to go to a 500.  What models am I missing?

Mike

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

« Last post by Aldo on Today at 12:21:17 PM »

I personally wouldn't bother with an oil filter kit.  I don't have one for my Eldo, I just a use a good quality oil and change it more often.

You can a get stainless hardware kit from Stainless Cycles to replace your existing stuff:
https://stainlesscycle.com/wordpress/product/moto-guzzi-eldorado-ambassador-stainless-kit-bolts-screws-kit-loopframe/


For electrical/wiring if you decide to replace, I highly recommend Greg Bender's custom harnesses built to spec:
https://www.thisoldtractor.com/for_sale_wiring_harness.html

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General Discussion / Re: Bring on the Bobber?

« Last post by faffi on Today at 11:08:56 AM »

I only know the first gen v9 personally, but I find the power surprisingly satisfying. Reading various Dyno charts,  the actual power difference seems to be less than 5hp at the wheel, but with noticeably better power below 4k rpm on the early V9. Doubly so if compared to the tt85.

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General Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday Marines !

« Last post by SemperVee on Today at 10:44:43 AM »

 OOHRAH!! ....  Semper Fi brothers

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General Discussion / Re: Where did you park your Guzzi today?

« Last post by Cam3512 on Today at 10:38:26 AM »

This past Saturday, 65 degrees in Jersey.  Backdrop is an old yacht building factory on the Mullica River.  ‘71 Ambo Police.
The Viking factory is nearby, and thriving.

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General Discussion / Re: New twist on fuel line removal

« Last post by brider on Today at 10:24:47 AM »

I have this rarely used tool in my tool box, it was designed to pull wires off of spark plugs back in the day. 

THAT'S what those pliers are for?! I've had a pair or 2 cluttering up the garage for years and never knew what they were for. Probably got them in a set of multi-use needle-nose but I never knew what their intended application was. Thanks!

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General Discussion / Re: Rear oil seal crankshaft

« Last post by turboguzzi on Today at 10:07:43 AM »

there is nothing sacred about these seals, all are std sizes you can find in hydraulic/bearing shops.

The one thing id insist is on a Viton seal rather than "eco" NBR