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General Discussion / Re: Electronics are vodoo

« Last post by PJPR01 on Today at 10:45:08 PM »

Does the cable have an inline fuse?  May be blown.

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Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only / Re: Well I think I finally found a suitable project a 78 t3

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 10:00:08 PM »

Good catch eagle eye Charlie on the forks and fender which is plastic.  I suspect the ears may be of an sp as well as no holes.

Headlight doesn't fit well and is slightly bent.  Haven't pulled it to look yet plus the bucket has some poor repairs. 

Yeah that complete exhaust may be up my alley.  Will need rear pegs as well at the very least so far.

Would love to find a period correct switch set that lets me turn the lights off  if I can.   

Got the bits on the way to do a full fluid change probably first since Ollie was selling guns to Iran.  she does run rather well though all things considering.

The signal stalks thread into the headlight shell at the mounting bolt holes.

I have a NOS headlight, but It's worth as much as some complete bikes.  Mark @ Moto Guzzi Classics might have a good bucket. I think I sold my last good one.

Greg Bender sells a replica of the '70s Yamaha switch, and there are repros for Kawasaki Z1s available as well. Not terribly difficult to wire in.

I don't have a crossover (already sold that) but do have header pipes and mufflers. 

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General Discussion / Electronics are vodoo

« Last post by Gliderjohn on Today at 09:22:28 PM »

This last year on my T-3 did a new wiring harness through Greg Bender and had it installed by a very experienced person and all is great.Bought a later model Tom Tom 5" basic GPS unit and it worked for three rides and then would no longer power up. Plugged into my PU and it powered right up. Tried again on the bike and no luck. The same bike outlet would power up my phone or hearing aid charger just fine along with a previous generation Tom Tom with it's old cord which is not compatible to the newer unit. Bought a new power cord and same result so WTF? Any thoughts out there?

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General Discussion / 2026 Wesern Adventure NAR

« Last post by alanp on Today at 08:56:50 PM »

For a number of years now, the Western Adventure NAR has taken place in early September, and has alternated between Colorado and Utah.  This is Colorado's year, and rather than a separate NAR, we will be combining with and supporting new Colorado Moto Guzzi Rally to be held in Hotchkiss, CO on August 27-30, 2026.  The details are posted on the MGNOC Rally Page, see details below.

Hope to see you there!

ANNUAL COLORADO MOTO GUZZI RALLY

In beautiful Hotchkiss, Colorado at the Delta County Fairgrounds. This is the "Brand New" portion of this "Tale of Two Rallies Connected Through Time". This rally site has great amenities: shaded, grass camping; rest rooms and showers available 24/7; available camping hookups in the camping area (additional cost); motels and restaurants within walking distance; and of course great roads to ride in the area! Check out the webpage that has been created for this rally where you'll find information on Guzzi Bob and the Guzzi Bob Rally Fund, area hotels, other details, and more information about the Guzzi Bob Rally Fund: ColoradoGuzziRally. blogspot.com. More information will follow.

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General Discussion / Re: New Stelvio

« Last post by azccj on Today at 08:15:22 PM »

Yep.  Local dealer mentioned to me the new 2025 has a noticeable power increase.  80 mph steady is a bit too much for my 2022 V85.  The new one, not so much.

Let me guess. The local dealer was trying to sell a 2025 model. I put little faith in what salesmen say about something, when they're trying to sell you that something. Just saying.

I was just out riding my 2022 V85TT Travel today. Did 300 miles today on AZ 75 mph highways. The bike has no trouble doing 80+ mph.

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Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only / Re: Well I think I finally found a suitable project a 78 t3

« Last post by benebob on Today at 06:32:50 PM »

Good catch eagle eye Charlie on the forks and fender which is plastic.  I suspect the ears may be of an sp as well as no holes.

Headlight doesn't fit well and is slightly bent.  Haven't pulled it to look yet plus the bucket has some poor repairs. 

Yeah that complete exhaust may be up my alley.  Will need rear pegs as well at the very least so far.

Would love to find a period correct switch set that lets me turn the lights off  if I can.   

Got the bits on the way to do a full fluid change probably first since Ollie was selling guns to Iran.  she does run rather well though all things considering. 

Your front forks (at least the sliders) are later, probably from an SP. The front fender would have been a stainless one with braces mounting it to the fork.

The signals did mount to the headlight/ears originally. What's wrong with your headlight bucket? Perhaps it's just missing the thick rubber seal between the rim and bucket?

I have a pair of nice original mufflers (and header pipes as well).

Greg Bender sells a few different switches - vintage Yamaha style and modern Domino. I've been using K&S switches on my Convert and have a few spares of those.
https://www.thisoldtractor.com/for_sale_wiring_harness_tonti_850_t3.html
K&S switches:
https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_140&products_id=183
https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_140&products_id=2592

I'll be parting out a '76 850-T3 if there's anything else you need.

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General Discussion / Re: New Stelvio

« Last post by Clifton on Today at 05:26:32 PM »

The shift lever needs to be adjusted up to fit my boot in there comfortably. Looks like there is an eccentric adjustment on the toe pad - I'll try that.

EDIT:I was advised that the eccentric for the tow bar is meant to adjust the length of the shifter and to make the adjustment at the linkage.

The end of the shifter lever being attached on an eccentric moves all directions so it can adjust it shorter, longer, higher, or lower. On mine the height was fine but it was too far from my toe so I just moved it back to make it shorter.

The gasoline smell seems odd because I never noticed that on mine.

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General Discussion / Re: How old is too old for tires?

« Last post by egschade on Today at 05:17:15 PM »

As stated, they have relatively new tubes in them.

Oops - missed that. Hope it works out for you.

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General Discussion / Re: New Stelvio

« Last post by Huzo on Today at 05:01:22 PM »

Yes, By definition, Progressive springs are variable rate.

https://idcspring.com/resources/articles/linear-versus-progressive-springs/

Pete

The dispute is not whether they are variable rate .
Try this.
If you have your progressive shock out on the bench and the length of the spring is 200 mm.
Now fit the shock and sit on the bike, it will sag 40 mm to rest at 160 mm spring length.

Now take your shock out and preload it to 180 mm spring length.
Now fit your shock and sit on the bike, it will sag 20 mm to rest at 160 mm spring length.

In both cases you are heading off down the road on a spring that is compressed by YOUR WEIGHT to 160 mm.
The pre load has NO EFFECT on spring performance once it comes off the top stop. You FEEL like the spring is firmer because it didn’t sag as much when you got on, but it still compressed to 160 mm. The spring does not FEEL your weight PLUS the pre load.

Now of course if you preload the spring excessively, it will “top out” more readily, indeed if you preloaded it to compress the spring to 160 mm, it would top out continuously but any extra load would still make the spring perform and FEEL the same when you hit.a bump.
I read factual explanations on this topic that say..
“Spring preload does not affect spring performance, it just feels stiffer to the rider…”

They mean it just “feels stiffer” when you jump on, not when you’re riding…
Now that, I DO agree with.

As the great man Basil Fawlty said…
“Please understand before one of us dies..”

https://youtube.com/shorts/q6857V3-aug?si=rcqea0svXTeGhHIE

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General Discussion / Re: New Stelvio

« Last post by PeteS on Today at 04:41:04 PM »

No.

Yes, By definition, Progressive springs are variable rate.

https://idcspring.com/resources/articles/linear-versus-progressive-springs/

Pete