1970 Ambassador

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

 

[surffly]

Anyone have a set of "Air Funnels" to connect the carbs to the air box boot?

[surffly]

Really getting into this whole Italian motorcycle thing.
Since I am almost done with this one, it is time to focus on the next?
RIGHT?

Well I picked up some "art" for the apartment.

Kinda feeling a YB something Bimota should be added to the mix for next season.

Last month I spent some time rebuilding yet another set of Mikuni Smoothbores.
Gotta keep the funds going so this guzzi can get finished.


Found a cheap set of NOS singarm bearing spacer things on eBay.
SO now the swing arm is back in the bike.


Need to research how all that jazz is adjusted.  The arm mounts differently then any other bike I have owned.
Am I over thinking this?

Kinda cool to see the side boxes and other little parts start to go back onto the bike.
Probably will have to replace the tires.
Any one have some recommendations?



Almost looks like a motorcycle!

Need to get some fluids into it so that one day soon I can attempt to fire it up.
How much, and what weight dino juice do you guys think will do the ticket in the motor-trans-rear?

[Rick4003]

Looking very good Surffly, I'm looking forward to seeing it completed And I can't wait to go back to DK and get mine finished up.

Don't have any recommendations on the oil for the drive unit, but I can hardly think that it is much different than the slightly newer bikes. Maybe Charlie can give an input. I'm interested too as I will have the same question later.

 

-Ulrik

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Need to research how all that jazz is adjusted.  The arm mounts differently then any other bike I have owned.
Am I over thinking this? 

Kinda cool to see the side boxes and other little parts start to go back onto the bike.
Probably will have to replace the tires.
Any one have some recommendations?

Need to get some fluids into it so that one day soon I can attempt to fire it up.
How much, and what weight dino juice do you guys think will do the ticket in the motor-trans-rear?

Just screw the pins in so that the preload on the bearing isn't too tight (or too loose) and they stick out from the frame the same amount on each side.

I had been using Bridgestone S11s, but now prefer Shinko 230 Tour Masters. Last ~8k on the rear, probably 10 on the front. Excellent traction wet or dry. Only $135 a pair from American Motorcycle Tire.

3 qts. (and no more) Shell Rotella T4 15w40 is my choice for engine oil, 750 cc CRC Sta-Lube GL-4 Gear oil 85w90 in the transmission and 180 cc Bel-Ray Gear Saver 80w90 in the rear drive. 

[surffly]

Thanks for the TIPS!

[Tom H]

For the transmission. GL-4 is what I use, GL-5 may or may not have an issue with the 4 speed transmissions depending on who you ask.

Napa carries the GL-4, but you may have to have it ordered.

ALSO wanted to say...Looking Good!!

Tom

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

For the transmission. GL-4 is what I use, GL-5 may or may not have an issue with the 4 speed transmissions depending on who you ask.

Napa carries the GL-4, but you may have to have it ordered.

ALSO wanted to say...Looking Good!!

Tom

NAPA is where I buy the CRC Sta-Lube GL-4 Gear Oil. GL-5 is fine as long as it specifically states "safe for yellow metals".

[toolittletime]

Here's a good resource for all of the maintenance items on these bikes.

http://www.thisoldtractor.com/moto_guzzi_loopframe_quick_maintenance_data.html

Comes in handy at fluid change time.

Tim

[Tom]

So, did you finally fire it up and ride it?

[Tom]

Thanks for the link.  After reading the thread.  I wanted to know what happened.