Author Topic: Brrrrr winter. Whatcha working on ? (Read 16522 times)

Bulldog9 · « **Reply #30 on:** December 10, 2024, 07:40:09 AM »

I'm still sorting out my garages from my FINAL move, and getting things unpacked and organized. Will also be building a new garage in the Spring, so not too many projects for me, just servicing and minor upgrades to the bikes and getting ready for construction.

On the Auto front, I will be pulling the struts on my 944S2 and having them rebuilt and installing new Koni shocks/struts with all new bushings and springs over the winter.

lucian · « **Reply #31 on:** December 10, 2024, 05:18:29 PM »

Been recovering from multiple tibia /fibula fractures of my left leg. Happened on Friday 13 of September{go figure} Been spending lots of time since hobbling around the wood shop turning bowls , making bandsaw boxes and wooden pens for Christmas gifts. Also had time to finish a few of the clipper ship weathervanes I make as a hobby. All parts and pieces are made from scratch here including the staffs and roof mounting hardware. Easy way to kill a few months time. Love seeing what all of you are up to in this thread. Lots of talented folks here for sure. Keep them coming!

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Ncdan · « **Reply #32 on:** December 10, 2024, 05:56:28 PM »

Quote from: lucian on December 10, 2024, 05:18:29 PM

Been recovering from multiple tibia /fibula fractures of my left leg. Happened on Friday 13 of September{go figure} Been spending lots of time since hobbling around the wood shop turning bowls , making bandsaw boxes and wooden pens for Christmas gifts. Also had time to finish a few of the clipper ship weathervanes I make as a hobby. All parts and pieces are made from scratch here including the staffs and roof mounting hardware. Easy way to kill a few months time. Love seeing what all of you are up to in this thread. Lots of talented folks here for sure. Keep them coming!

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I use my bowl that you gifted me every day when I come home for the day, to put my wallet, Leatherman tool and keys in.
It’s priceless to me👍

Canuck750 · « **Reply #33 on:** December 10, 2024, 08:57:34 PM »

I have dropped the engine and transmission out of my 1974 750S, transmission was not shifting up from 3rd to 4th.

I followed a YouTube video that was posted here a year ago of a veteran Guzzi mechanic in Australia, trained by the factory on shimming the shift drum, main shaft and secondary shaft. A very detailed video, the primary and secondary shafts were within spec but I changed the top side shim
On the drum and now it shifts. I also had to fiddle with the eccentric adjustment bolt to get it to shift back down smoothly.

Beowulf · « **Reply #34 on:** December 11, 2024, 12:40:44 PM »

finished a bottom job and some other maintenance on this Catalina 30. Having a great time.

Also currently working on a 86 Dodge 250. Been entertaining

John A · « **Reply #35 on:** December 11, 2024, 08:16:37 PM »

I put 1" risers on the hotrod Spyder so the bars clear my knees. Small job that will.help.
I have an aftermarket drive belt idler that is supposed to cut down on vibration, the top side has a long ru

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snobear · « **Reply #36 on:** December 12, 2024, 09:54:02 AM »

Truck project this winter. 1947 KB3, have shortened the frame 31" and am putting on a flat deck. Have it running and driving currently doing the brake system and interior work.
I think next winter will be back to motorcycles though.

RinkRat II · « **Reply #37 on:** December 12, 2024, 10:55:57 AM »

Just methodically doing some deferred maintenance on the fleet, KLR oil and filters. BMW new fuel pump and hoses, oil and filters. Duc new battery ,oil and filters. V11s roper plate, oil and filters throttle body cleaning. CT90 carb rebuild, tires chain maintenance.

Then it's onto getting my 57Dodge out of mothballs and cruising in it again.

Happy Holidays to All!
Paul B

Moparnut72 · « **Reply #38 on:** December 12, 2024, 03:17:09 PM »

Nice. Not many Mopars from that era survived, they were rust buckets thanks to Exner. One of my dream cars is a 57 through 59 Chrysler 300. My advanced Army training sergeant had a red 59 300. It was gorgeous.
kk

Bulldog9 · « **Reply #39 on:** December 13, 2024, 07:16:59 AM »

Changed the Ignitor rod in my RECTEQ pellet smoker yesterday. Also finally installed the Raptor Style Grill lights on my Tundra.

Ncdan · « **Reply #40 on:** December 13, 2024, 08:10:19 AM »

I’ve been bringing my recent obtained 04 Wrangler TJ to spec. I just completed the entire suspension rebuild
And detailing the ole gal inside and out.
I’m keeping it totally factory correct, no lifts and huge monster tires.

dsrdave · « **Reply #41 on:** December 23, 2024, 06:23:24 PM »

Just finished a sympathetic clean up and refurbishment of my’56 nimbus Started total restoration of my’52 falcone sport

guzzisteve · « **Reply #42 on:** December 23, 2024, 07:16:34 PM »

Un believable on what we do!!

I finished my project & bought a new tool I may not use again but I got it just in case. A German Rivet tool that goes on your cordless drill. It's the hot stuff. Had to grind tip down more like a cone. All done in 15 minutes. 7 rivets. I did practice on the broken Hepco Becker bag and old latches. It came out like factory so I'm satisfied. Got another cool tool to.

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #43 on:** December 23, 2024, 07:48:16 PM »

Been doing deep cleaning, polishing and repainting of emblems on the T-3. Matt the NM MGNOC rep has almost completed installing a Greg Bender wiring harness, new switches, voltage regulator, and all LED lighting including the dash and other smaller things that needed attention after almost 50 years. Should be much better than factory new in many ways. Should be done later this weeks. Last thing is to take the tank to a good detailer to work out some hazing on the black tank and general wax build up, etc. since the paint is almost 35 years old.
GliderJohn

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #44 on:** January 03, 2025, 03:10:54 PM »

The T-3 is back and lights up great. Starter button works first time every time now. The laundry list is getting close to completed. Matt's work is very professional looking. Everything very neat, tidy and secure. Also new AVG battery. Received a Puig windscreen extension but the fasteners that are used to attach the extension to it's mounts appear to be too large and won't work. Not an easy company to communicate with.
GliderJohn

egschade · « **Reply #45 on:** January 04, 2025, 11:15:35 AM »

Working on both my bikes. Basic maintenance and tires. Installing a USB port and Garmin power mount on the V7 Carbon Dark, Might also do some suspension upgrades.

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #46 on:** January 04, 2025, 12:15:11 PM »

Since Puig appears to only have customer non-service I decided to drill out the holes a bit, that worked and the fasteners still feel very secure. To cold and windy to take a test ride.
GliderJohn

johnwesley · « **Reply #47 on:** January 08, 2025, 09:20:07 AM »

our big snow hits tomorrow but I have got the engine swap and body work done on the Cali conversion. Some fab work left but here it is in its current state

SIR REAL ED · « **Reply #48 on:** January 13, 2025, 07:37:02 AM »

Quote from: johnwesley on January 08, 2025, 09:20:07 AM

our big snow hits tomorrow but I have got the engine swap and body work done on the Cali conversion. Some fab work left but here it is in its current state

Great looking bike! Are those tubeless rims?

johnwesley · « **Reply #49 on:** January 13, 2025, 08:28:28 PM »

Quote from: SIR REAL ED on January 13, 2025, 07:37:02 AM

Great looking bike! Are those tubeless rims?

They are, frame and wheels are 2003 ev

Tom · « **Reply #50 on:** January 15, 2025, 12:55:30 PM »

Working on evicting a tenant. She assaulted a roommate. HOA rules say that behavior is a reason for eviction. Washer/dryer needs work. Waiting for parts. Another unit needs washer/dryer installed. Shower drain unplugged. Kitchen counter replaced. Blah....blah.....bl ah....blah......

Keeping the scooter fleet up and running. Last night got two batteries, so able to use the Yamaha YP400 Majesty for commuting today. The other scooter is a Honda PCX 150.

During the Winter break for the schools out here, I drove. Different feeling commuting in a car. Takes longer in a car because scooters/motorcycles can shoulder at a light and bypass the traffic mob.
Looks like 2 cars need oil changes. Front brake pads on the 3rd. A/C on 2. Cosmetic touches on 4 car. 5 running and 3 aren't.

Dance card is full. I still need to sort the El Camino out. Timing and vacuum leaks. Nissan Frontier and Siverado PU's are long term projects.

That doesn't count the yard. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Life goes on. No Winter break.

NO complaints from the wife since I do the shopping/cooking.

MG_rider · « **Reply #51 on:** January 15, 2025, 02:39:41 PM »

Moving my cardio rehab from treadmill to XR600 in Baja Sur.

rschrum · « **Reply #52 on:** January 15, 2025, 10:43:19 PM »

Putting a Dakota Digital dash in the old Plymouth. Somebody put a zx1400 engine in a zrx1200r. Needs some minor details addressed.

twowings · « **Reply #53 on:** January 17, 2025, 09:02:13 AM »

Swapping out the stylish but impractical luggage rack on my '25 V85TT to the earlier iteration.

Off with old:

On with the 'new':

JoeW · « **Reply #54 on:** January 21, 2025, 10:41:58 AM »

No Guzzi projects this winter, just a 56 BMW R69 that was recovered from a river bank after the Asheville flood, a 1923 Indian big chief that was purchased from a Museum and this little gem, 1960 Santa Maria Tigretto Sport

egschade · « **Reply #55 on:** January 21, 2025, 01:54:53 PM »

Personalizing my newly acquired V7 Carbon Dark. Installed Dart flyscreen and Hagon shocks. Next is wiring my GPS & UPS, Race Tech fork springs and Bridgestone A41 tires.

kidsmoke · « **Reply #56 on:** January 21, 2025, 02:53:43 PM »

the 'pretzel' on the GRiSO has sprung a couple of leaks, so replacing that has led to an entire exhaust re-boot. Still working through sourcing/options.

G5 needs new speedometer cable, Brake system flush/cylinder rebuild and std maintenance runthrough.

other than that just std TLC for the fleet.

guzzisteve · « **Reply #57 on:** January 21, 2025, 05:47:19 PM »

Made a snow pusher out of 2'piece of Hardy Board siding and a 4' piece of 2x2 with 3 self tapping 3/4" screws. Cleaned off sidewalk to let dogs out.
It'll be gone tomorrow.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #58 on:** January 22, 2025, 06:12:41 AM »

Quote from: guzzisteve on January 21, 2025, 05:47:19 PM

Made a snow pusher out of 2'piece of Hardy Board siding and a 4' piece of 2x2 with 3 self tapping 3/4" screws. Cleaned off sidewalk to let dogs out.
It'll be gone tomorrow.

Now there's a Guzzi Guy solution..

Scott Carpenter · « **Reply #59 on:** January 22, 2025, 12:15:47 PM »

Still riding when I can, but planned is insulating and boarding our new summer house (so I can safely have my ham station set up in there, and some exercise gear, maybe a practice space/banjo/bagpipes/guitar/bass). Practicing my main instrument - bluegrass banjo. Fiddling a bit with bass and the smallpipes. Walking as often as possible - its supposed to help with my polymyalgia.

Thats it!

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Author Topic: Brrrrr winter. Whatcha working on ? (Read 16522 times)

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