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General Discussion / Another Moto aaddtion to the fleet - A little different this time

« Last post by vintagehoarder on Today at 01:50:47 PM »

Around here Deb and I get a lot of ribbing that we don't like anything normal, just the strange, and unheard Vehicles by most.  Moto Guzzi, Samurai, Santa Cruz (I traded), now Ithe neos.  This will be my new vehdicle for pulling my trailer up to Cadre's when I have to transport a bike to Cincinnati.

So I intorduce the new Green Machine, our 2025 Ineos Grenadier

Samurai



Current Guzzi Line up



Santa Cruz



Ineos Grenadier

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General Discussion / Re: Increase in valve clearance.

« Last post by Frenchfrog on Today at 01:29:38 PM »

chain wear, slight inaccuracy when measuring.
The kind of difference that you have found is minimal as far as I'm concerned, especially for a road going bike with mileage.

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Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only / Re: My "Project 2025" - 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 II

« Last post by DoubleGuzzi on Today at 01:04:11 PM »

Then again, a new one probably does not cost the world.

Yeah, even cheapskate me, changed all of them for new. 

I’ll soak it overnight and take a closer look.

I also went down that path, then thought splash out.

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Bike Builds, Rebuilds And Restorations Only / Re: 1975 850T Survivor Project

« Last post by cmice on Today at 12:55:21 PM »

I've found that if the steering stop is knocked off, then there's a good chance that the frame is bent. Find a surface that is as close to perfectly flat as possible, place the main frame (no lower rails or anything else attached) on it and see if the front engine mounts both touch or if one is up off the surface. Frame may rock side to side as well.

Found a couple of flat spots and tried a few different orientations, feels pretty square to me.  If I do get wiggle it's less than 1mm or even less if I move it around to find a happy spot on the floor, so I'm going to call that the floor.

Removing the rear drive from the swingarm will not disturb any shimming - that is all inside the pinion carrier which should stay inside the rear drive housing.

If you're having the swingarm powdercoated, then all of the bearings (pivot and u-joint carrier) will need to be removed. The carrier bearing should be replaced anyway.

Ok, easy enough then - will do on the carrier bearing.  I was able to push the vin-plate rivets out from inside the steering neck and I didn't even lose any! 

Any other specific tips on dealing with the powder coater? They have done quite a few bikes so they know their way around - but sometimes overconfidence gets in the way (or unfamiliarity with Guzzis) and things that shouldn't be coated get buried.  I kinda don't want to take the steering head lock out (I do have the key), maybe that's a fools errand it should come out anyway?

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General Discussion / Re: Increase in valve clearance.

« Last post by GuzziNZ on Today at 12:17:57 PM »

All I have show is  that all valve closing to within 1 degree of spec and there is no way to change timing without throwing these out of spec. So I am guessing it is poor manufacturing tolerance or extreme wear and its hard to imagine that the base circle has worn so leaning toward poor manufacturing.

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General Discussion / Re: Ar. Rally

« Last post by Tkelly on Today at 12:04:38 PM »

This also has a steep climb to the top,great views up there.

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General Discussion / Re: NFL Payoffs

« Last post by Bulldog9 on Today at 10:29:30 AM »

Sitting at 50% 3 for 6 last week.

This week's picks:
BILLS
SEAHAWKS
PATRIOTS
BEARS
 

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General Discussion / Re: Ar. Rally

« Last post by jcctx on Today at 10:14:18 AM »

This is a different location, the old fools on a hill event has a steep climb to the top, it’s called Mt Nebo. This is east of that location about 25 miles.

Thanks!!

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General Discussion / Re: 2026 V85 or 2026 V7 ?

« Last post by SIR REAL ED on Today at 09:01:04 AM »

Plain or Peanut M&M's Mounds or Almond Joy................ ...

Really comes down to your preferences and goals.

Plan long distance rides?
Fun around town short trips?

With the 850, larger TB's Throttle by Wire, etc, I think the performance gap has narrowed significantly between the bikes, except at the higher RPMS.

If you can get past the beak and saddle height, I think the V85 is better overall, has a better suspension, and ready for Touring out of the box. I don't find it too tall while seated, but the saddle is too tall for my multiple joint replacement personal airframe to swing a leg while standing on the ground. I need to step on the footpeg. NOT a natural thing for me.

If you want the classic look of the V7, a lower saddle height and want to do touring, you are going to have to buy racks/windscreen, etc.

And of course, let's talk about COLORS!

Well said.  Not everything is life is relative, some are subjective....

I enjoy the infinite amount of posts on the internet of "I'm thinking about buying a new XYZ!  Do you think I will be happy with it?"

They illustrate just how different people may approach or interpret the same criteria.

It reminds me of the old question:  "Do you walk to school or carry your lunch?"

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General Discussion / Re: Hahaha i love reading classifieds

« Last post by yrunvs on Today at 09:00:51 AM »

I'm thinking Greg is looking for more than just motorcycles.