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« Last post by rocker59 on September 16, 2025, 11:56:26 AM »
1) I would be concerned about water contaminating the fuel. Next time you park it out overnight in the rain, cover the bike. Bike covers are not expensive. I always carry one when on long trips. Keeps prying eyes away from the bike, and keeps the bike dry in the event of overnight monsoon rains.
2) make sure your plug wires are good, and are not being fouled by the heavy rain.
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« Last post by nc43bsa on September 16, 2025, 11:53:30 AM »
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« Last post by SLDMRossi on September 16, 2025, 11:03:07 AM »
~ THE BIG FOUR-OH ~
40th Annual IMOC Rally
Steven Rossi
Who would’a thunk it. Way back in the mid-1980’s when John Harris, Lynnea Stadlelmann and John Borella sparked what would become the Italian Motorcycle Owners Club (IMOC), that 40 years on, the cognoscenti would still be flying the flag with such two-wheeled fervor! But the dedication carries on and remains fueled by the spirit and emotion of green, white and red passion.
So on Sunday, September 14, 2025, some 300 hardcore Italian-ophiles made their way to the Hamilton Rod & Gun Club in Sturbridge, Massachusetts to celebrate. And what a party it was…judging by the cacophony of Conti pipes that thundered down Hamilton Road, through the Gun Club pine forest.
The turnout of captivating Italian stallions was astounding, with something to savor for each and every palette. As usual, a full menu of Ducatis and Moto Guzzis book-ended the field, with a tasty assortment of the less common marques in the middle. Including a vast array of Italian race bikes which were the recognized 40th anniversary feature. Because racing is clearly the foundation of Italian motorcycle heritage.
Meanwhile, racers require plenty of spare parts, of course. So this year, a good group of vendors showed up with a wide assortment of treasures to share. USCRA (United States Classic Racing Association) graciously participated as well, with a tent of their own.
In keeping with the track sport theme, former Motorcycle Cruiser/Consumer News journalist Mark Zimmerman presented a special award in honor of noted racer Dr. John Wittner, who recently passed. Dr. John is best recognized for his Moto Guzzi exploits but those, in fact, came during the crescendo of his career. Before that, he was simply a dedicated club racer who always pulled for the underdog. Having grown up together around Philadelphia, Mark’s presentation was truly heart-felt.
So here are the IMOC-ers that crossed the finish line at the head of the pack:
Best Aprilia … Vincenzo Garcia, 2023 Tuareg
Best Benelli … Steve D’Angelo, Supersport Racer
Best Etceterini … The Murphy Brothers, 1985 Italjet Trials
Best Italian Race Bike … Matt Phillips, 1960 Ducati 175 F3
Best Laverda … Ethan Corcoran, 1978 Jota
Best MV Agusta … Mike Randi, 2013 Brutale
People’s Choice Ducati … Mike Webber, 851
People’s Choice Moto Guzzi …Brian Dwinnell, 1975 Café
People’s Choice IMOC Award … Brian Dwinnell, 1975 Moto Guzzi Café
Dr. John Award … Randy Tefft, Moto Guzzi V65 Flat Tracker
Once again, the Hamilton Rod & Gun Club also proved to be winners with their fine lunch offerings and available Bar. And the new breakfast sandwich opportunity took top honors, too. Last but not least, the weather was of grand champion caliber. It was simple spectacular!
Next year’s IMOC Rally (the 41st) will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, back at the Hamilton Rod & Gun Club in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The Contract is signed and paid in full and the feature will be Italian Multi-Cylinder Machines (3, 4 and 6). That should allow enthusiasts to also attend the nearby Rice-o-Rama event, which will probably be held on the prior Sunday, September 13.
Please be aware that due to increasing expense…and most importantly, our sole commitment to contribute to the J.D.R.F. (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) charity in a meaningful way…2026 admission will now be $15 per person. And as a reminder, Please: NO DOGS ALLOWED. This is an active Gun Club that has ongoing events…with live shooting! We want your dog to stay that way…thanks.
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« Last post by larrys on September 16, 2025, 10:31:02 AM »
A great show and great weather! There were two of Jimmy Adamo's race bikes there.
Larry
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« Last post by Dukedesmo on September 16, 2025, 10:20:44 AM »
My LM2 backfires a little on the over-run, I can't find anything wrong with it and it runs well otherwise so I just assumed it's 'normal'?
But a couple of years back the crossover pipe between the 2 exhausts cracked where it joins the down pipe, it wasn't a big crack and was barely visible but it created a huge backfire issue. So checking the exhaust for leaks sounds like a plan.
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« Last post by baloo on September 16, 2025, 10:05:55 AM »
I have a brush chipper that gets used once or twice a year. It has on start up run rough, I have added Seafoam and after a bit will start running normally. This year I put a fuel shut off valve on it so that should solve the issues.
kk
Seafoam to the gas, I assume? I do use the shutoff valves from the tank whenever it's not running, and I add gas stabilizer to the tank. I But, I did empty the tank of the old gas and added fresh fuel before this most recent adventure.
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« Last post by Dirk_S on September 16, 2025, 09:46:48 AM »
Can you unplug the Lambda sensors temporarily to see if the code pops up again?
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« Last post by guzzisteve on September 16, 2025, 09:29:31 AM »
Plug the bike in when light is on to find out what goes on. Plug into software to tell you. It's the way it's made, or look at info on dash for codes.
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« Last post by Grabcon on September 16, 2025, 09:22:07 AM »
I have a 2020 V85TT with 33k miles, I bought the bike with 3200 miles on the clock, owner two years now. The bike runs great most of the time, 99%. But in the last 17k miles or so I have had an issue during heavy rain and after. I live in SE Arizona so I don’t get a lot of rain and if I do I won’t ride unless I am already out and about. So this issue only happens on trips.
The problem is that I will get a CEL while riding, sometimes the bike will have a significant misfire and always in an uphill direction. Sometimes the bike has sat in the rain because we were traveling and it may have been parked for the evening, then when we start out the next day I might get the CEL after some miles, don’t know how many it is random. Sometimes the CEL will go out on its own other times I will need to check and clear codes. Codes always show as an O2 sensor. Early on I pulled the sensors and tested and they test fine. After a tank of gas or so the intermittent misfire will stop.
My original thought is that it might be an electrical connection issue, I have pulled the tank and got thru all connections cleaning and reseating. It still happens. This last weekend I went on a 1300 mile trip and hit heavy rain 10 miles from destination so 650 miles in the trip. The CEL lite up but no misfire. The bike sat for three days and we had heavy rain on and off for those days. We packed up and left started the bike and no CEL and sunshine. Filled up and went 30 or 40 miles and the CEL came on along with the misfire. Again random misfire always uphill. This went on for 200 miles. CEL on the whole way, did another fill, misfire lessened but still there. CEL didn’t go out. Got to the motel for the night and disconnected the battery overnight. As a note when the misfire happens the onboard computer AVG Miles MPG drops into the teens From whatever it was reading. Misfire stops MPG goes back up.
Reconnected the battery in the morning, did a fill rode 335 miles with a second fill midway. No issues.
So the questions is “Am I getting water in the tank when it rains?” IF so how, “is the cap leaking?” I am at a loss as to what cause the issue.
Any constructive thoughts would be good.
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« Last post by MikeP996 on September 16, 2025, 08:33:58 AM »
Absent the proper tool, it took quite an effort to remove the springs so I could remove/reinstall the hinge pin from the other side. In fact, I couldn't get the springs off and ended up having to drive the hinge pin out with the springs still connected. SO, if you purchase a MG center stand, be SURE to check the hinge pin position before you install the springs. You want the hinge pin's head on the same side as the spring. Contrary to the instructions that come with the stand, you do NOT want the cotter pin end of the hinge pin on the same side as the spring.
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