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General Discussion / Re: V50 II Slide Return Springs

« Last post by DoubleGuzzi on Today at 04:53:07 AM »

In similar but different news, I chummed along my missus for a 80 mile round-trip, to address a Service Bulletin for her Triumph (camchain tensioner). It was a chilly January run, after some overnight frost though fortunately remained dry. There's a mixture of some dual carriageway and predominantly A class road, interrupted by a few villages, on that coastal route.
I recall repositioning my throttle hand a few times, to maintain a grip but generally wasn't an issue except for maintaining a steady pace, over say 5-10 miles.

The real issue is my aching left hand that I've had for the past week due to clutch use. I spent a good deal of time ensuring the mechanism is well greased etc.  This does tell me that I need to get out on a bike more, to build up strength in my hands.. I think. 

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General Discussion / Re: Thanks Wayne O

« Last post by michaell32 on Today at 04:03:16 AM »

That looks interesting! Those use to fail quite often - matter of age.
One question is whether the material used (we call it filament) is elastic enough to dampen vibrations.
The second question is whether the file is available. I can print at a friend’s place, but I can’t create a file (another matter of age …)

Last time I looked the file was available on thingiverse. I bought the replacement stalks from mg cycle or Harper's. I can't remember who had them. I don't trust the 3d print for something like this.

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General Discussion / Re: Thanks Wayne O

« Last post by Dirk S. on Today at 01:57:50 AM »

That looks interesting! Those use to fail quite often - matter of age.
One question is whether the material used (we call it filament) is elastic enough to dampen vibrations.
The second question is whether the file is available. I can print at a friend’s place, but I can’t create a file (another matter of age …)

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General Discussion / Re: Yammie Noob rides the V7 Sport

« Last post by TN Mark on January 21, 2026, 11:57:08 PM »

So many silly broad brush comments about hating on YouTube content providers. How sad.

I find YouTube content providers to be much like Internet forum members. In that it’s quite easy to tell who’s full of themselves, who’s full of crap and who actually knows what they’re talking about.

I only frequent the latter category.

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General Discussion / Re: Arcing coils / Running issue / no top end

« Last post by Offcamber1 on January 21, 2026, 09:43:09 PM »

Rodent nest in the 2 into 1 pipe???

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General Discussion / Re: V50 II Slide Return Springs

« Last post by injundave on January 21, 2026, 09:12:42 PM »

My daughter started complaining about the heaviness of the throttle on her 1980 V50 II. I found a local firm who made springs. I took one of the originals and had them make two with 15% less poundage required. $50 and problem solved.

Dave

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General Discussion / Re: V85 Highway Pegs

« Last post by ridingron on January 21, 2026, 08:45:10 PM »

foot pegs

  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRJ4F1RF?

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General Discussion / Re: V85 Highway Pegs

« Last post by guzziart on January 21, 2026, 06:37:29 PM »

I have similar but 1/4 the price from Amazon for years. Work great for stretching old legs.

I'll have to check out amazon.....recall any vendor details?
Thanks,
Art

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General Discussion / Re: Arcing coils / Running issue / no top end

« Last post by Turin on January 21, 2026, 05:40:58 PM »

That's not my Garage !!! Mine is loaded with old guzzi's.

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General Discussion / Re: Recommend Rod Bearings?

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on January 21, 2026, 05:03:53 PM »

Ah, yes, the pistons are marked Mondial and Guzzi.

Odd that someone mixed o.e. pistons with aftermarket cylinders. I guessing probably because Ambassador sets haven't been available for quite some time, so they used cylinders from Eldo kits and their o.e. pistons. As long as the piston-to-cylinder clearances are correct that shouldn't be a problem.