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General Discussion / Re: Beetle Map v7II thoughts after install

« Last post by Frenchfrog on Today at 03:36:01 AM »

Just a quote from the original post
" K&N filter (which beetle says specifically NOT to do)."
there must be a specific reason for this 

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General Discussion / Re: Nevada rear drive leak - fixed itself ?

« Last post by Kiwi_Roy on Today at 03:30:17 AM »

So it stopped leaking once all the oil had run out, that's not good.

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General Discussion / Re: Best California for 1000 Mile Days?

« Last post by ridingron on Today at 01:59:50 AM »

As mentioned, gas stops will kill your pace. Take some practice runs and time your stops for gas. Start the timer when you start slowing down for the exit ramp and get the time (for a full tank) until you get back on the road at your travelling speed.

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General Discussion / Re: Ram clutch issues when hot

« Last post by Turin on Today at 01:34:37 AM »

sweet. how does the old ram clutch feel with the new ram plate?

My cal III came with a ram clutch, but im not sure what edition. I suspect it may be more recent. I really like it on that bike and have had zero issues.

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General Discussion / Re: Ram clutch issues when hot

« Last post by Walton on Today at 12:29:51 AM »

I just got an older RAM clutch. Degreasing is the first order of business. Carb cleaner is my friend!

Will the new Clutch plate fit in the old Ram Clutch? Different pushrod?

It will fit but you'll need the longer push rod. Welded a rod to the old plate to make myself a hub holding tool.

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General Discussion / Re: Best California for 1000 Mile Days?

« Last post by matt franklin on June 21, 2025, 10:51:33 PM »

EV would be good except for too small fuel tank.  Refueling would eat up a lot of time.  in my mind a SP1000 would excel for this.  300 miles to a tankful more or less

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General Discussion / Re: For Shovelhead Fans

« Last post by Dave Swanson on June 21, 2025, 10:49:18 PM »

Thanks for the comments guys. 

I've always thought the "business" side of a Shovelhead is just as cool looking as the beauty side.



1984 FLH

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General Discussion / Re: Nevada rear drive leak - fixed itself ?

« Last post by sign216 on June 21, 2025, 09:32:04 PM »

Does this work ?

https://ibb.co/yFV9gJTb

The hole is indeed twice as deep as the seal is but the seal was at the top. No wonder it did not seal when you look at the shaft.

s151669,
Try this Guzzi smallblock group.  They specialize older smallblocks, and should have helpful experience.

https://groups.io/g/Moto-Guzzi-SmallBlock

Joe

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General Discussion / Re: Advice on a fly and ride (dealer) pls

« Last post by boatdetective on June 21, 2025, 09:09:07 PM »

You dodged a bullet!!  A good bike will come your way for a fair price. 

AND - what are you looking for?  There are a lot of eagle eyed peeps on WG.  We love to help spread the Guzzi virus.   

The REAL problem is that, despite all my experience with the marque, I feel...myself...bei ng drawn...back into the vortex. You bastards here aren't any help.

You are all ENABLERS!

I feel like getting something that's a little bit better with wind/buffeting while on the highway.  I'm not exactly thrilled with the Norge. The last CARC 8V Stelvios seem like a good possibility.
The 1200 8V seems like a high water mark for the brand. After dealing with the roller issue, they sound like pretty proven engines. I have no problem doing my own work. I just don't want to deal with electronic BS with the dash or fueling.

Of course, the new V100 Mandellos look lovely. I have no idea how they are working out for people.  I don't know if we have to "wait for the bugs to pop up" or if this new water cooled engine is the real deal.

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General Discussion / Re: For Shovelhead Fans

« Last post by Tkelly on June 21, 2025, 09:03:05 PM »

My brother had a 70 Electra Glide and he could find replacements for most nuts and bolt that fell off in a hardware store.My young son once aske,Uncle Jim ,what does AMF stand for?He started to reply ,Adios….,my friend.