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General Discussion / Re: Motorcycle memories from childhood

« Last post by faffi on Today at 02:13:16 PM »

Thanks for sharing your stories - hope more will chime in with theirs!

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General Discussion / Re: The joy of new mobile devices

« Last post by Bulldog9 on Today at 01:41:47 PM »

Your X mas trees look more like bushes than trees, am I the only one who sees this? Takes a long time to complete the growing.

Yeah, it's been a learning curve for trimming. Some people really liked the fuller more rounded, but I agree they are pretty fat. Some of it the local market (what other farms are doing) and nature of the Douglas fir trees as well. The last 2 months of growth instead of going up and growing evenly they all just grew fat and we didn't want to cut them down and leave them sparse. He wants some open branches to hang ornaments etc.

But it's been a fun learning experience for all. This is the first year that we're selling trees.

Once the season is over the remaining will be cut hard. We've sold about 250 of the 500 so far.

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General Discussion / Re: Simplifying life

« Last post by mechanicsavant on Today at 12:30:26 PM »

Recommended watching, George Carlin’s riff on stuff !

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General Discussion / Re: NorgeGT clutch replacement.

« Last post by theoneandonlymin on Today at 12:15:56 PM »

Thanks for doing this and documenting it. I hope to NEVER have to do this to any of my CARC bikes, but I'm learning as I watch along.

From both Stelvio and Norge, once the clutch starts to get noisy it is time.
Really it appears a huge job but it isn't. I'm not a mechanic, just an idiot with time to spare.
I got my confidence from reading posts on Stelvio thread on ADV. So much help is available here and on ADV, thanks Pete, to make things go smoothly.  ish 😀

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General Discussion / Re: NorgeGT clutch replacement.

« Last post by drdwb on Today at 12:12:13 PM »

Thanks for posting / documenting all your efforts. I too am hoping I never have to do this. It looks a lot more involved than crabbing the frame on the Californias to replace clutch plates. Certainly more than a dozen beers.

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Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only / Re: My "Project 2025" - 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 II

« Last post by vxn750 on Today at 11:54:35 AM »

Well, I am back at it
I'd been out of state and away from my V50 for a couple months.
To recap, prior to leaving I had cleaned and rebuilt the carbs, patched the chewed up wires back together and charged up the new battery. The tank is still off, as I haven't resolved the rust issue yet, so I ordered a little auxiliary fuel tank. I was very pleased with myself when I turned the key, pressed the button and she started right up  Not bad for an old girl who probably hasn't been run since the 80's.

Now that I have confirmation that she runs, I can move on to the brakes. I've got all the parts lined up: Brembo brake rebuild kits, new brake lines, etc. The first challenge is removing the frozen pistons. I've stalled on the pistons since I don't have an air compressor to pop them out. I've unsuccessfully tried a couple different techniques gleaned from online videos. I'll check with a neighbor to see if he's got a compressor and go from there.

Definitely a fine balance between elbow grease, brute strength, the right tools, know-how and stick-to-itiveness that I will be straddling throughout this process. So far, so good.

Question regarding the electrical system:
I'm considering going with Greg Bender's wiring harness/loom setup. Aside from the basics, he does offer a lot of options, upgrades such as the Domino handlebar switches. Has anyone upgraded their fuse box for a modern one that would allow for a 32Ah battery instead of the standard 20Ah? I'm leaning towards upgrading all of the electrical but I'm curious to know what most folks do.

 

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General Discussion / Re: Motorcycle memories from childhood

« Last post by RinkRat II on Today at 11:42:42 AM »

   I was 4 or 5 years old and our neighbors garage caught on fire and as most people did back then, all the neighbors watched from a safe distance.
  When all the excitement was about over one of the neighbor ladies came over to me and gave me a rubber Cop on a motorcycle. Scarred me for life!!
     



   Wasn't till I was 12 did i get a Byrd mini bike and haven't been without a motorcycle since. I blame Mrs. Van der Brock.

     Paul B 

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General Discussion / Re: Cadre's Mini-Guzzi Museum (collection)

« Last post by vintagehoarder on Today at 11:35:26 AM »

Enzo the owner of Moto Guzzi of Cincinnati is not only a the Guzzi Dealer, he is also a Guzzi entuhsiast, and has a nice collection of Guzzi's of his own.  Now being proudly displayed off their new VESPA shiow room. They recently picked up the Vespa line as well if you were unaware.  Here is a peak!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HrBx10I58TI

Actually yours was in the shop getting some love, that is a Lario . I made the sane mistake.

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General Discussion / Re: Cadre's Mini-Guzzi Museum (collection)

« Last post by vintagehoarder on Today at 11:33:38 AM »

I guess that's another good reason to stop by. I've seen several of those in various states but it's really cool everything is and and visible.

Did they expand into one of the neighboring spaces?

YES

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General Discussion / Re: Cadre's Mini-Guzzi Museum (collection)

« Last post by aproud1 on Today at 11:30:41 AM »

I guess that's another good reason to stop by. I've seen several of those in various states but it's really cool everything is and and visible.

Did they expand into one of the neighboring spaces?