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Title: Needed Mechanic to work on a 95 Sport
Post by: motoscotto on January 24, 2023, 10:48:44 AM: I need someone to work on my 95 Sport, The tranny is removed as well as other parts. I would like new gaskets, steel caged roller bearings, and shifter shimmed, rebuild carbs, new clutch. new rear main seal for the engine, I have most of the parts Someone in the Twin Cities area would be great I can deliver whole bike and parts
Title: Re: Needed Mechanic to work on a 95 Sport
Post by: guido guzzi on January 24, 2023, 01:36:34 PM: What's the name of the Guzzi friendly (and experienced) independent shop in MN?
Title: Re: Needed Mechanic to work on a 95 Sport
Post by: fotoguzzi on January 24, 2023, 05:01:50 PM: GoMoto Marty Mateo
He’s a really nice guy but may not want to work on Guzzi’s anymore..
Title: Re: Needed Mechanic to work on a 95 Sport
Post by: LowRyter on January 24, 2023, 05:28:09 PM: Perhaps Ace Mallot in St Joe's MO area? Never met him but heard his reputation. Maybe someone on the board would know?
Title: Re: Needed Mechanic to work on a 95 Sport
Post by: Guzzistajohn on January 24, 2023, 05:37:58 PM: Quote from: LowRyter on January 24, 2023, 05:28:09 PM
Perhaps Ace Mallot in St Joe's MO area? Never met him but heard his reputation. Maybe someone on the board would know?

I've known Ace for decades. He's a good dude.

St. Joseph, Mo.
Title: Re: Needed Mechanic to work on a 95 Sport
Post by: rschrum on January 25, 2023, 08:51:43 PM: Ned's cycle in Riverside, Iowa.
Title: Re: Needed Mechanic to work on a 95 Sport
Post by: AJ Huff on January 25, 2023, 08:57:04 PM: Quote from: rschrum on January 25, 2023, 08:51:43 PM
Ned's cycle in Riverside, Iowa.

Doubtful. When I saw Jim in the spring to pick up my seat I got the impression he's pretty much done except for tires.

-AJ
Title: Re: Needed Mechanic to work on a 95 Sport
Post by: AJ Huff on February 16, 2023, 10:14:33 PM: Quote from: LowRyter on January 24, 2023, 05:28:09 PM
Perhaps Ace Mallot in St Joe's MO area? Never met him but heard his reputation. Maybe someone on the board would know?

Where or what is this shop? I'm running out of options myself.

-AJ
Title: Re: Needed Mechanic to work on a 95 Sport
Post by: guzzisteve on February 17, 2023, 10:05:23 AM: Ace used to be the MO rep for MGNOC, in St. Joe & has a shop for long time, used to be a dealer also. He can do whatever you need. We used to work on bikes at the rallies for folks to get home that had issues.
Another option may be R & K in Kirkwood, IL by the rally site area, past dealer & good folks.