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General Discussion / Re: 17" front on a V85?

« Last post by inditx on Today at 01:19:29 PM »

To finish my lowered V85/roadster story I have raised my forks to the max as far as I'm concerned. I left the beak off and am now tickled S...less with the results. Low enough for stubby me to flat foot easily. I feel much safer on pull offs and the handling with the low front and shorter rear is fantastic. No negatives that I could find after riding 200 miles yesterday, 50% of it tight curves. The only slight fitment issue is at full lock side to side on the H bars it just touches the gauge cluster but it is rubber mounted and just moves 1/8". The C stand needs to be ridden up on a 2x4 to put it up as easy as stock or it takes an extra hand. No biggie.
I highly recommend this for shorter riders.

I like your finished result, good on ya!
Question, do you ever ride 2 up?
If so, results?
Thanks,
inditx

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General Discussion / Re: The 'Joy' Of making Italian Christmas cookies

« Last post by davethewelder on Today at 11:19:14 AM »

My Grandmother, for Christmas made these little fried dough balls, then stacked them up like a mountain, then poured honey and sprinkles on top.  And for Easter, there was braided bread with colored hard boiled eggs.   Those were the days.

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General Discussion / Re: Removing and replacing mufflers

« Last post by davethewelder on Today at 10:57:44 AM »

I too found reinstalling the muffler on my V7-850 Stone, damn near impossible.   Its almost like you should buy a new gasket.

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General Discussion / Re: Why Do We Buy a Guzzi?

« Last post by Kev m on Today at 10:49:07 AM »

Solitary animals get together every year to mate............

I have NEVER SLEPT with anyone from WG!!!   


I mean, same room but you know what I mean.... 

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General Discussion / Re: 17" front on a V85?

« Last post by Huzo on Today at 10:40:13 AM »

The stands can be shortened.




This is how it works.
https://youtu.be/I8ayA_fDON0?feature=shared

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General Discussion / Re: Yet another VHB carb part to find

« Last post by Missionguzzi on Today at 09:18:50 AM »

 Thanks, Charlie.  The exploded diagram with Guzzi part number references is very helpful and supplements the diagram with Dell'orto part numbers.  I printed the diagram and the parts list for future reference.

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General Discussion / Re: 98 EV fuel pump/no spark

« Last post by jhem68 on Today at 09:13:34 AM »

Glad you sorted it out and I would also like to thank you for the follow up results!

Sometimes these threads become almost like a TV quiz/game show, and I am mildly entertained enjoying the prospect of getting the answer to the question and seeing how the answer compared to the "audiences" response.

Enjoy your next ride.

John H

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General Discussion / Re: 17" front on a V85?

« Last post by Vagrant on Today at 09:01:34 AM »

To finish my lowered V85/roadster story I have raised my forks to the max as far as I'm concerned. I left the beak off and am now tickled S...less with the results. Low enough for stubby me to flat foot easily. I feel much safer on pull offs and the handling with the low front and shorter rear is fantastic. No negatives that I could find after riding 200 miles yesterday, 50% of it tight curves. The only slight fitment issue is at full lock side to side on the H bars it just touches the gauge cluster but it is rubber mounted and just moves 1/8". The C stand needs to be ridden up on a 2x4 to put it up as easy as stock or it takes an extra hand. No biggie.
I highly recommend this for shorter riders.

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General Discussion / Re: Why Do We Buy a Guzzi?

« Last post by Vagrant on Today at 08:56:04 AM »

Solitary animals get together every year to mate............

Now there's a good reason to never go to rallies!

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General Discussion / Re: Yet another VHB carb part to find

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 08:55:35 AM »

Charlie M - When I searched for the main jet holder for the VHB at Harpers, using Dell'orto p/n 7828, nothing showed up.  The only "main jet holder" that showed was for the PH-type carbs.  I couldn't find elsewhere the specific Guzzi p/n, as all the carb diagrams I could find only showed the Dell'orto part numbers.  Interesting.  Same story at Bevel Heaven.  MG Cycle doesn't even carry the main jet holder.  Anyway, thanks for the part number reference.

I found the part no. and part using Harper's parts diagrams.