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General Discussion / Re: Dell'orto VHB Float Bowls and Nuts

« Last post by Missionguzzi on Today at 03:18:23 PM »

If there's a Guzzi Heaven, Charlie Mullendore must be on the Board of Directors.  His helpfulness is way above and beyond the call of duty.  Wish I lived closer so I could shake his hand in person.  Thanks much, contacted offline.

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General Discussion / Re: Foolish idea?

« Last post by nwguy on Today at 02:57:04 PM »

Anyone ever install one of these regulator kits from Roadster Cycle? Thoughts?

https://roadstercycle.com/

The regulator itself goes for $121, so it's about $25 extra for the parts and wire in the kit. I like the simplicity of their suggested wiring:

https://roadstercycle.com/Easy%20Mosfet%20Install.htm

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General Discussion / Re: Dell'orto VHB Float Bowls and Nuts

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 02:09:16 PM »

Apparently, the thread sizes are different. I have a bunch of used ones and will send you a pair. PM me with your mailing address.

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General Discussion / Dell'orto VHB Float Bowls and Nuts

« Last post by Missionguzzi on Today at 01:56:22 PM »

I came across some old VHB carbs (CD and CS) missing float bowls and nuts.  I have extra float bowls but not the nuts/drain plugs which hold them on to the accelerator pump.  And having a difficult time finding any available in the U.S., new or used.  Bevel Heaven has them at $45 each, look to be machined from stainless steel or something.  Couple of questions:  what is unique about the nut p/n 7880 as opposed to the nut for PHBH type carbs?  Are they different sizes, or the threads don't fit, or what?  Second, more relevant to my purpose, does anyone have a couple of these laying around in their spares pile that they'd be willing to part with?  They'd have to be the correct nut for the VHBT with accelerator pump, but don't have to be beautiful, just functional.  I'd be willing to buy 2 for a reasonable price - but $90 to Bevel Heaven ain't it.....   Maybe if I was doing a full restoration, but this is just a rebuild of ratty old carbs for an 850T.  Any help, advice or the desired parts will be much appreciated.

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General Discussion / Re: Best looking motorcycle

« Last post by SemperVee on Today at 01:25:15 PM »

 But of course my VroomHilda. But then again so classically beautiful my 03 EV!

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General Discussion / Re: Best looking motorcycle

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 12:56:36 PM »

To me the Ducati Paso 907ie is the best looking motorcycle. The Bimota Tesi 1D is cooler, but doesn't look as good.

Here's my 1992:

My brother bought one new, put some break-in miles on it, then rode it from MD to OR and back. Still has it. He upgraded from a 750 Paso, one of the first in the country.

I bought this '81 500SL Pantah from Tony (R.I.P.) that used to be on this group and have been slowly restoring it. Maybe this will be the year I finish. 

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General Discussion / Re: Foolish idea?

« Last post by Stretch on Today at 12:19:04 PM »

Your trip will be an adventure filled with many excellent memories. Go for it and be prepared, but don't worry. Just enjoy.

^^THIS!!! 

Pretty good approach to life as well.......

                                              -Stretch

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General Discussion / Re: Best looking motorcycle

« Last post by Dr. Enzo Toma on Today at 12:00:54 PM »

To me the Ducati Paso 907ie is the best looking motorcycle. The Bimota Tesi 1D is cooler, but doesn't look as good.

Here's my 1992:

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General Discussion / Re: Rides this spring/summer whos going where?

« Last post by Tkelly on Today at 11:42:33 AM »

AR in April,Suches in May,Iowa in July,ID in July,WI in August ,ON in Sept,that the wish list so far.

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General Discussion / Re: Foolish idea?

« Last post by n3303j on Today at 11:19:17 AM »

If you are going to swap out regulators I'd install the EME unit and keep the $100 in my pocket for the trip. Just match up the wire colors.

I'd also install a voltmeter on the circuit to let you know if there was an issue. When my regulator quit in the V11EV it started delivering 16 VDC to the battery. Idiot light still worked (some) but battery boiled a bit. Voltmeter would have been a more courteous failure warning than the acid burn on my rear fender.

As far as roadside repairs go, it's all easy until it's a road without a shoulder on a dark and rainy night. That's why I try to make camp before dark.

Your trip will be an adventure filled with many excellent memories. Go for it and be prepared, but don't worry. Just enjoy.