Author Topic: It is a tractor after all... (Read 2520 times)

Bulldog9 · « **on:** October 30, 2020, 09:42:04 AM »

As many of you know, Moto Guzzi's are often referred to as agricultural in their feel in fact there's even a widely lauded Moto Guzzi website entitled:. "This old tractor" .

So in this spirit, I submit the following as being completely appropriate for the Stornello TT project... Stay tuned for details.

AJ Huff · « **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2020, 09:48:08 AM »

Yes, but Greg Bender's This Old Tractor web site was originally about tractors not Moto Guzzis.

-AJ

tazio · « **Reply #2 on:** October 30, 2020, 10:21:22 AM »

Learn something new every day!

Bulldog9 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 30, 2020, 10:40:22 AM »

Quote from: AJ Huff on October 30, 2020, 09:48:08 AM

Yes, but Greg Bender's This Old Tractor web site was originally about tractors not Moto Guzzis.

-AJ

Cmon man, roll with it!

n3303j · « **Reply #4 on:** October 30, 2020, 10:57:56 AM »

My T3 painted by a shop that restores tractors.
International Harvester Red

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #5 on:** October 30, 2020, 11:09:41 AM »

Roebling3 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 30, 2020, 11:40:15 AM »

Has anyone tried adding wheel weights to improve their 2 wheeled ride? (excluding balance weights, thank you. R3~

JJ · « **Reply #7 on:** October 30, 2020, 01:18:01 PM »

1955 Moto Guzzi Ercole Motocarro!!

Now THAT...is a Guzzi tractor!!

vintage53 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 30, 2020, 02:51:42 PM »

Or the other Tractor /agricultural company ?

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #9 on:** October 30, 2020, 03:23:43 PM »

Then there's car companies who do tractors. Not just Ford.

jrt · « **Reply #10 on:** October 30, 2020, 03:33:17 PM »

obligatory-

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #11 on:** October 30, 2020, 03:49:40 PM »

Tractor

motorbike

analog kid · « **Reply #12 on:** October 30, 2020, 04:56:50 PM »

Can you spot the red tractor?:

Tractor envy:

JJ · « **Reply #13 on:** October 30, 2020, 05:31:19 PM »

Quote from: jrt on October 30, 2020, 03:33:17 PM

obligatory-

YES!! Remember they used to do that with the legendary 2-wheel drive ROKON Trailbreaker also!!

how do i make a picture fit my facebook cover

wymple · « **Reply #14 on:** October 30, 2020, 06:02:43 PM »

Quote from: guzziart on October 30, 2020, 03:36:54 PM

OK, I don't know how we go from tractor associated stuff to wheel balancing but since you asked, heres my 2₵ worth.

On the subject of wheel balancing, I have only used stick on and/or clip on lead weights on my motorcycles. However, the PO of my '72 Eldo placed Dyna Beads in the tubes versus metal weights. I assume the Dyna Beads are doing their job at balancing out the wheels as I travel down the road because I have not noticed any undesireable balance issues. On the other hand, checking tire pressure on these wheels is a PITA because whenever I check tire pressure the tiny Dyna Beads lodge themselves in the shrader valve resulting in air loss. To correct the leaking valve condition I must "add" air to blow the beads out of the valve seat and back into the tube. I suppose if the beads were of a larger diameter it would not be a problem. Perhaps these beads come in various sizes and the PO bought the wrong size, I don't know. When I replace the tires & tubes next spring, I will not be going back with beads. And, I haven't decided on whether to spend a small fortune on spoke weights or cheap good old fashioned solder wrap around a spoke.

Hey, how about the new steel/iron stick ons...aint they ugly & cheap lookin'!!??

I would not think this would be a problem if the valve stem was at the 12 O'clock position.

rschrum · « **Reply #15 on:** October 30, 2020, 08:37:54 PM »

This one is still around Iowa somewhere.

frozengoose · « **Reply #16 on:** October 30, 2020, 08:51:26 PM »

Quote from: rschrum on October 30, 2020, 08:37:54 PM

This one is still around Iowa somewhere.

Wished I'da seen this before I painted my T back in the 90's. It certainly sets the bar for a tractor cycle!

JJ · « **Reply #17 on:** October 30, 2020, 09:36:30 PM »

Quote from: rschrum on October 30, 2020, 08:37:54 PM

This one is still around Iowa somewhere.

Nothing Runs Like A Deere...Or Is That A Green / Yellow Guzzi?!?

jrt · « **Reply #18 on:** October 30, 2020, 10:01:16 PM »

Speaking of tractors- have any of you made it up or down to Mt. Pleasant, IA for the Old Thresher's Reunion? Late summer- September some time. That is a fantastical congregation of antique tractors and steam engines. Well worth the drive.

Bulldog9 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 31, 2020, 11:45:38 AM »

Latest on the V7 Stornello TT. Freshly serviced, front fender lifted, and some cosmetic changes. Can't wait to ride.

I bought the yellow tank last year, but didn't like how it looked with the side covers. I think the yellow on the base plate ties it in a little better. I'll use the Modified racer side covers (now on wall) when I have the stock white tank on the bike, and use the modified stock side covers when in yellow, but I think the yellow is here to stay for a while.

The "John Deere" yellow color match isn't perfect, but is very close. The tank has a bit of a lime green tinge to it.

I also took the opportunity to take that little rubber cap off the airbox drain, and run a capped line down to below the frame to easily drain the airbox.

Jorg66 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 31, 2020, 12:34:36 PM »

to me Lamborghini stands out ,crappy Tractors in the 80's and look at their cars.

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Author Topic: It is a tractor after all... (Read 2520 times)