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Title: she's back on the road
Post by: guzzista on April 21, 2018, 12:57:21 PM

 So, to make a short story shorter, the engine was blowing oil out of the breather vent hose. Some said it was due to overfilling, some suggested a spacer , some a leak down test. No overfilling ( only 2 quarts found  in sump) ,spacer in place and modified breather with check valve in place. Leakdown showed air fizzing past the rings. After a quick ( and not inexpensive) <Guzzi content> new Gilardonis, valve guides / top end refresh, she is back on the road. Cheers
(https://thumb.ibb.co/fh2TeH/IMG_0021.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fh2TeH)

Title: Re: she's back on the road
Post by: GuzziDog54 on April 21, 2018, 01:02:47 PM

Great looking bike!

Title: Re: she's back on the road
Post by: oldbike54 on April 21, 2018, 01:04:32 PM

 :thumb:

 Dusty

Title: Re: she's back on the road
Post by: Diploman on April 21, 2018, 01:07:47 PM

Splendid!  I like those new rotors and calipers!  Upgraded 70-80's Tonti - my preferred type of Guzzi. 
Ride on, Bro....

Title: Re: she's back on the road
Post by: Huzo on April 21, 2018, 02:37:10 PM

Jeez mate that's beautiful..
That newer braking setup looks as sharp as a tack..
Probably works great too.
Are they linked..?
Now..
Off up the Coast Road you go, for a weekend of "beer and skittles" on your fabulous bike.
(Some bonding required..)
It's beautiful, I could almost be cajoled into a lewd act with her.
Any chance of some Foto Guzzi quality shots...?

Title: Re: she's back on the road
Post by: Zoom Zoom on April 22, 2018, 06:17:07 AM

Very nice! :thumb:

John Henry

Title: Re: she's back on the road
Post by: Sheepdog on April 22, 2018, 08:58:44 AM

I expect that it was worth the effort...splendid!

Title: Re: she's back on the road
Post by: guzzista on April 22, 2018, 01:52:24 PM

Shakedown / rings break in ride was  (mechanically) uneventful  save the lovely scenery on  Highway 1.  The brakes are dis- integrated at this time as I am trying to get the 80's Marzocchi 38mm fork to get a bit  more supple ( looking into  emulators  or cartridge internals). 4 Pot Brembos are very gradual in how they bite and a joy to ride with.  Thanks for all the comments

Title: Re: she's back on the road
Post by: Aldo on April 23, 2018, 11:26:16 AM

Looking good! Also saw recent pics of your SP and Cali...not to mention your 750S tribute; well executed across the board. I'd say you got the right mix of Guzzi twins to cover all bases! Cheers!

Title: Re: she's back on the road
Post by: JJ on April 24, 2018, 10:10:39 AM

...and lovely in "Ice Blue!!" :thumb: :cool: :1:

Title: Re: she's back on the road
Post by: twowings on April 24, 2018, 01:22:33 PM

Shore is purty... :thumb:  :bow: