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General Discussion / Re: NGC Snoblower motor question

« Last post by cloudbase on Today at 05:42:56 PM »

Perhaps a gearbox?

There's likely a forum for this stuff somewhere on the internet that will have the information you need.  I'm surprised the manual doesn't have anything to say about it.

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General Discussion / NGC Snoblower motor question

« Last post by fotoguzzi on Today at 05:32:14 PM »

My kid was sent out by his boss to buy a snowblower. I said get an Ego but they didn’t have any in stock so he got a big 2 stage gas blower. Like a dope he over filled the oil which I corrected. BUT noticed something that the manual doesn’t talk about. They don’t even mention oil changes.
 The fill / dip stick hole is number 1, assume #2 is the oil drain so what is #3 for in this pic? It also has a short dip stick. When I unscrewed it all the overfill spilled out all over my garage.. I know now, who’s the dope? I could have guessed the excess would flow out there but it was about half a quart so he really over filled it. Made a mess, blame myself.
So is #3 a level drain like the Guzzi rear drive and tranny have? You guys know more than the bimbo at the store where he got it so I won’t bother asking there.

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General Discussion / Guzzis at Mecum 2026

« Last post by majstevetrevor on Today at 03:44:45 PM »

Looks like just nine Guzzis at this January's Mecum motorcycle auction, ranging from 1926 to 1998:

https://www.mecum.com/auctions/las-vegas-motorcycles-2026/lots/?auction[0]=Las+Vegas+Motorcycles+2026|1769472000|1769817600&configure[filters]=&configure[ruleContexts][0]=pin_items&q=guzzi

I like this bike from 1998:

https://www.mecum.com/lots/1157720/1998-moto-guzzi-1100-custom/

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General Discussion / Re: Overcharging???

« Last post by Aldo on Today at 03:15:58 PM »

UPDATE**********UPDATE********PROBLEM SOLVED *****

So many times a thread just disappears without result, so I have just now rectified my overcharging issue.

#1  Most of my problem lay with the owner(s) between to MGNOC member and myself. I have found excellent work and very good upgraded bits and I have found good enough for now, that outta work , just hook it up and lets go levels of work.

#2 my Ducati Energia Regulator was at fault but it was ruined by hack wiring and numerous bad grounds.  I stupidly thought..oh just a part replacement...plug and play...not the case.

#3 once I realized I had a Euro Moto Electric 450w Enduralast alternator, I called them for tech support. They were very nice, but beyond which regulator I needed , I was on my own.

#4 I did however find some info on Greg Benders site and this site when it came to trouble shooting EME systems.....seems a solid 12v was required on the keyed power source to the RR otherwise the RR thinks it needs to pump more juice into the battery resulting in 16v+ and letting the smoke out of the wires.  My keyed power source was only 9 or 10 v ....no other power source got higher than 10.4v although the battery was a solid 12.7v

I started with the negative terminal and reattached the main ground. I then checked or moved several others...cleaning as I went.   The EME manual said the best result was a keyed relay with a direct supply from the battery.....mine was hillbilly hardwired, I put in a good Hella relay and tested. 

All is as it should be.   

Thank you everyone who offered advice and direction, it kept me focused and now Im back on the road.....sincere gratitude fellow Guzzisti.

I have a similar regulator/rectifier running on my Bosch charging system on my Ambo with full Convert motor and drivetrain.  I noticed that when I ran the "sensor wire" from that R/R to my fuse box for a switched 12v connection, my Guzzi would overcharge as well. This was verified through a voltage tester and also a dash-mounted voltmeter while riding. My solution was to use a relay for that sensor wire so readings would come direct from battery once I switched the key on. For anyone running these aftermarket R/R, the relay is a must, IMHO.   

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General Discussion / Re: Motorcycle memories from childhood

« Last post by MikeP996 on Today at 02:45:44 PM »

Faffi's post (#15) made me recall this...

My niece, Heather (now early 30's),  loves motorcycles.  She had no interaction with them as a kid growing up BUT... when her mom (my wife's sister) was 8 months pregnant with Heather and they were visiting us in NY, she asked me to take her out on the back of my Ducati 916 and "do the ton."  She had never been on a motorcycle and wanted the experience.  Her husband was aghast at the request but off we went.

She (and I) are convinced that Heather's love of motorcycles came from her ride (in the womb) on the back of that 916!  Her older sister thinks motorcycles are stupid!

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Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only / Re: 68 v700 (GC)

« Last post by GMC28 on Today at 02:39:22 PM »

Looks like I’ll go for solid color tank paint job, as achieving the chrome area without a decent existing chromed tank in hand seems to painful.

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General Discussion / Re: V7 850 final drive leak while touring

« Last post by MikeP996 on Today at 02:37:42 PM »

Sounds like MG want folks to have all work done by a dealer...but there are hardly any to be found!  ;)

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General Discussion / Re: V7 850 final drive leak while touring

« Last post by Dirk_S on Today at 01:48:18 PM »

Photo pointing more specifically to the clearance I'm referring to where a thin wall socket is required.

The pre-E5 V9 models, while using that newer final drive casting (or extremely similar), still used the older style dog plate, which apparently is smaller, because I could easily place an open-end spanner on the breather cap.

Guzzi just keeps making it harder to work on our own bikes.

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General Discussion / Re: Foreign Visitors

« Last post by TN Mark on Today at 01:46:13 PM »

I love riding through the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. Similar situation now meaning way too many cars and people. It’s just not as much fun any longer. I’d be fine with a non-US citizen rate being $500 each if it would reduce the congestion.

I’ve been to all 50 US states and a dozen or so foreign countries. I love America more with each out of country business trip. As has been said, the US offers so very much to love and enjoy.

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General Discussion / Re: V7 850 final drive leak while touring

« Last post by MikeP996 on Today at 01:43:24 PM »

Re Center stand:  After acquiring my '21 V7 Special some months back I ordered the Moto Guzzi centerstand and installed it.  The bike is the EASIEST of all motorcycles I've owned to put on the centerstand.  Obviously the MG stand must be designed a bit differently than some other stands but it really works great!!!