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General Discussion / Re: Big Block vs. Small Block for Lollipop Guild Member

« Last post by Vagrant on Today at 08:18:05 AM »

I bet he takes $4000 cash. You might get a few dollars for the fairing if you don't want it. !6000 is almost broken in.

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General Discussion / Re: Big Block vs. Small Block for Lollipop Guild Member

« Last post by Dirk_S on Today at 08:16:26 AM »

Thanks!
This one in Austin looks like a real deal at $4500.
https://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/d/austin-2017-moto-guzzi-v7-iii-special/7737137063.html
Engine guards, aux. lighting, and the semi-weird old Rifle fairing, which I think kind of works on this bike...
Just needs bags, IMO.

That’s about the cheapest V7 III that you’ll find. Not many drop below $5000.

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General Discussion / Around the world on a LeMans 850

« Last post by steven c on Today at 08:07:54 AM »

 Who needs a ADV! His book is a great read.
https://youtu.be/jxxw9VCK0io?si=1Lzl8W04a-i-Kngo

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General Discussion / Re: Big Block vs. Small Block for Lollipop Guild Member

« Last post by Mwether on Today at 08:03:43 AM »

A 2013 V7 just popped up in Vermont for under $4k:

Thanks!
This one in Austin looks like a real deal at $4500.
https://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/d/austin-2017-moto-guzzi-v7-iii-special/7737137063.html
Engine guards, aux. lighting, and the semi-weird old Rifle fairing, which I think kind of works on this bike...
Just needs bags, IMO.

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General Discussion / Re: April meet n greet lunch, Ga/Tn/Nc etc

« Last post by bobrebos1 on Today at 07:44:55 AM »

Bumpity bump.  2 days out.  Mostly cloudy, 72 degrees in the forecast for Suches, Ga!  Hope you all have a blast! 

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General Discussion / Re: V85 valve adjustment gone wrong…

« Last post by Vagrant on Today at 07:33:33 AM »

I turn the motor till the exhaust valve is open and adjust the intake valve, then open the intake and adjust the exhaust. First  time I tried the tdc method the screwdriver stuck on me, probable same way it broke the pen. Decided I'd do it the other way.

Seriously!

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General Discussion / Re: Pressure washer recomendations,gas or electric?

« Last post by kballowe on Today at 07:29:09 AM »

Our local car wash has great soap, and the wax ain't too bad, either.
They also have a big blow dryer.

Meh, it's nice to have choices.

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General Discussion / Re: Where Might I find a Hose Diagram for a 2012 250R ?

« Last post by guzzisteve on Today at 07:11:59 AM »

You might want a Kawi forum for your answers--------------just an idea, look in the service manual or parts manual.

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General Discussion / Re: Creamy oil in airbox

« Last post by Dirk_S on Today at 07:01:59 AM »

If you had oil in the airbox and cleaned it out, there’s some of it. The sump will almost certainly have a collection of the oil caked all over it, including inside the screened well/reservoir. Plus—you probably have some hanging around in the filter itself. Did you drain the bike after an extended ride to get the oil more fluid? If not, there’s probably some extra adhering all around the engine.

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General Discussion / Re: Creamy oil in airbox

« Last post by faffi on Today at 06:44:57 AM »

I do not recommend this, but I am telling what I would have done if it was my bike.

- Check that the crankcase ventilation is absolutely clean and free, without any kind of residue
- Remove oil filter, replace lid only
- Fill 4 liters of clean diesel into the engine, and let it sit over night
- Drain diesel
- Fit oil filter
- Fill 1 liter of cheap engine oil and one liter of ATF
- Run engine stationary at 1500-2500 rpm for 10 minutes
- Drain the oil from crankcase and oil filter and replace filter if it does not appear clean
- Fit oil filter
- Fill with the correct engine oil
- Go for an extended ride
- Check every 10 miles for signs of foaming