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General Discussion / Re: The problem with old bikes

« Last post by faffi on Today at 01:11:30 AM »

It's at least 25 years ago that Ford said their cars where designed for an 8-year life.

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General Discussion / Re: Winter project V7ii “CRABBIN”

« Last post by Error on February 15, 2026, 11:18:27 PM »

Malik

In my case, certainly it was the shaft seal. On the V7ii, no window to check, so pulling the starter is the next easiest way to find a leak. In my case I could actually see the fluid starting to leak between the clutch housing and the block, then pulled the starter to verify.

Bikes mostly back together now so we will see what the housing looks like after some riding, if it’s still showing signs of a leak, I’ll go back at the plug. I’m rerouting some hoses and plugs in a way that I like better than what they were.

I’ll be servicing the brakes and replacing a few clamps. Interestingly Ive  found MG has messed up a few of their part numbers on the clamps. I’ll post about that later.

Here’s how it’s currently sitting.

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General Discussion / Re: What's your perfect Moto Guzzi?

« Last post by Huzo on February 15, 2026, 09:29:57 PM »

Let’s see the other side of the bike please.
inditx

Yes. All good so far, more photo’s and more questions please.

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General Discussion / Re: Distance from dealer

« Last post by Tom on February 15, 2026, 08:57:25 PM »

Dealer?.......?  What's dat???      No such animal out here.   

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General Discussion / Re: Throttle balance question

« Last post by guzzisteve on February 15, 2026, 07:26:31 PM »

That batt I use is for scooter in  the grocery store. $100 at Batteries+ Crank all day.

https://www.batteriesplus.com/productdetails/SLADC12=35J?storecode=652&source=google&medium=search&campaign=ecommppc&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23501381673

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General Discussion / Re: Too many pop ups when using my cell phone on wildguzzi

« Last post by n3303j on February 15, 2026, 07:24:31 PM »

Just install Firefox Focus browser on your cell.
All pop up ads are gone.
Site operates as it should.

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General Discussion / Re: The problem with old bikes

« Last post by nwguy on February 15, 2026, 07:00:45 PM »

Just wait until they say they can't fix your 10 YO $70,000. car because none of the electronic components are available.

That's exactly what I've been thinking. I know auto shops already have some kind of limit or do repairs on a case by case basis, but if it's profitable for motorcycle dealers to do this, auto dealers must be hot on their heels. My wife drives a 1999 Camry. Our mechanic says "cheap to own, cheap to fix". But parts for a Camry are easy to find.

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General Discussion / Re: Throttle balance question

« Last post by nwguy on February 15, 2026, 06:56:14 PM »

Thanks Guzzi Steve. I'll try that after I replace my battery. Now with the charger light green, not orange, it won't turn the engine over.

I have a new manual, not electric petcock.

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General Discussion / Re: Throttle balance question

« Last post by guzzisteve on February 15, 2026, 06:41:26 PM »

It is designed to give a bit of throttle (choke lever) when stone cold, that sends signal of richness to ecu. I didn't look at the steps or video, just saying how it works. For batteries I use a 12V35AH AGM U-1 Group They last 12 years, You can crank forever w/o fail My storage space has no lectrics, I let them sit 4-6mo at a time, they go all the time.

OK, now I looked-------- With the screws closed it won't want to idle SO you have to give it the gas to keep running till you get the airscrews open 1/2 to 3/4 open

**** Hope this works

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General Discussion / Re: Agostini Fairing for V7

« Last post by davethewelder on February 15, 2026, 06:35:40 PM »

Who actually sells this fairing,  Im not on Fake book.  I checked Agostini's, AF1 and Cadre's web sites but cant find it, a link would be nice!