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Offline Daleroso

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Scary Centauro
« on: September 01, 2015, 05:15:16 PM »
After doing research here & elsewhere I acquired a '97 yellow Centauro recently. I've had many bikes including past Guzzi's & always admired the Centauro. (I know many Guzzistis never have. Oh well, to many people to mak'em all happy which makes the Centauro more unique.) Since having it set up & riding it like a sane man all I can say is, I LOVE IT! I know, limited parts availability but every bike faces that. Just some sooner than others. I continue to peruse different sites & see all the quirks associated with different model Guzzi's and wonder why so many Guzzistis are so VEWEE, VEWEE, AFWAID.
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Offline kevdog3019

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Re: Scary Centauro
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2015, 05:32:50 PM »
Welcome!  Many can't handle that pull.  :bow:

I owned one, I know.  :thumb:
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Re: Scary Centauro
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2015, 05:58:24 PM »
Though I'm new to Guzzis, I always Liked the Centauro, and wondered why it wasn't more popular.
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Offline Dean Rose

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Re: Scary Centauro
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2015, 06:28:36 PM »
Oil pump?

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Re: Scary Centauro
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2015, 06:40:40 PM »
Quote from: Dean Rose on September 01, 2015, 06:28:36 PM
Oil pump?

Dean

That, and the aluminum timing gears. It was never designed as a typical 200000 mile Guzzi engine. Oh, there are several practically unobtainium parts if you neglect the timing belts.  :smiley:
That said.. I love Centauros.
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yet?  :wink:
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Re: Scary Centauro
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2015, 08:28:27 PM »
I jumped in also and pick the new Centauro up this weekend.  I'm sure I'll have some questions too.  Dave
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Offline Joliet Jim

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Re: Scary Centauro
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2015, 09:25:26 PM »
Congrats and welcome to the guzzi of the crazies
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Re: Scary Centauro
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2015, 10:03:59 PM »
It took me quite awhile to get up the nerve to change the original belts on the Daytona and in the end it took way less time than I had anticipated. In the meantime the belts I purchased for the job get a year older sitting on the shelve waiting for me to get it together. Don't wait.
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Offline Daleroso

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Re: Scary Centauro
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2015, 10:23:49 PM »
Thanks for the feedback everyone.....keg dog, I don't understand your reference to pull. If you mean torque & speed I'm good with it having had several big block Asian sports. dsr dave, enjoy your new Centauro!
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