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My "Project 2025" - 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 II
vxn750:
--- Quote from: Turin on January 28, 2025, 05:58:32 PM ---Liquid electrical tape? New one to me. Get a couple of carb kits and clean them one at a time. Dellortos are easy.
As for tanks, I like using white vinegar, flush it with hot water and then flush with rubbing alcohol, fog with WD40.
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I've been watching a couple videos and downloaded a PDF from Dellorto. I'm feeling pretty optimistic about getting into the carbs. I like the idea of doing them one at a time.
Have you used a ultrasonic cleaner to clean carbs? I'm curious about them but not sure it'll fit in my budget.
Yup, gonna use vinegar for the rusty tank. Less toxic than the other options.
vxn750:
--- Quote from: Walter on January 28, 2025, 07:12:11 PM ---I'm the previous owner of this bike. It was actually one of my favorites, however I have 6 bikes in a queue waiting to be worked on, and I knew that vxn750 had been looking for a V50 for a few years - plus I was BMW air-head curious. The bike is incredibly original - right down to the petrified tires. I do not know whether the last owner added that fresh-looking oil or it was added long ago. Whoever it was filled it to the brim, so hopefully it was a smart move to prevent condensation. The registration sticker says 1981. It really appears that the original owner rode it for 6 months and then parked it in a shed for 44 years. I think it will be a fun project and will be stoked (and a little jealous!) if it can be running again without major work. I'll definitely own a V50 again, but will need to purchase something already finished as I continue to work my way through my other projects.
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Hey Walter!
I like that you listed all of your bikes. I was starting to lose track :grin:
I'm really glad the trade worked out. I'd been thinking about the V50 since I first saw it in your garage.
Walter:
Thanks, yah my signature block helps me keep track as well!
vxn750:
So far I've located one broken part and three damaged wires.
Walter had pointed this out to me. It's a snapped gear shifter rod. I've already sourced one online.
This pink wire looks to have tiny teeth marks. I believe it's connected to the transmission case sensor switch.
This black wire is attached to the Bosch electronic ignition. I haven't figured out what the other end should be attached to.
This black wire I'm unsure of. Checking the parts catalogue it looks like it might be connected to the brake pump on the right hand side. Again, not sure where the other end should be.
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