1974 850T oil level check

[Britcheflee]

Hi
I am firing up my 850T after sitting in the barn for a while - I want to check the oil level but on this bike there is an oil fill plug (large nut on side of motor) but on removing there is no dipstick.   How do I check the oil level?   Thank you.  Lee

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

There should be a dipstick on the oil fill plug, sounds like yours might have fallen off and could be laying in the bottom of the engine sump.

I have a couple of good used ones laying around and can send you one if you'd like. Or, you can get one of these and not have to use a wrench any more.

[pehayes]

Are you sure you are pulling the oil cap, low on the left side of the block?  We've had some new users pull the transmission fill plug on the right.  Not uncommon for the dipstick to break free from the cap.  Drop the sump to find it.

For a quick and easy solution, drain the oil in to a clean container.  Measure and reinstall exactly three quarts.  Done.

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

[Britcheflee]

Ok I will do that to be certain right amount - I attach photo of oil fill nut and one of the back of it - no indication that anything was ever attached to it.  Also one of my old girl - gave her a clean today and a new battery.








Also I would very much like one of those dipsticks - please let me know how much and postage thanks!

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Ok I will do that to be certain right amount - I attach photo of oil fill nut and one of the back of it - no indication that anything was ever attached to it.  Also one of my old girl - gave her a clean today and a new battery.

Also I would very much like one of those dipsticks - please let me know how much and postage thanks!

That's not an original Guzzi oil fill plug/dipstick - looks like some generic plug from the auto parts or something from another vehicle. PM me your address and I'll get a good, used, original dipstick off to you tomorrow.

[swooshdave]

Ok I will do that to be certain right amount - I attach photo of oil fill nut and one of the back of it - no indication that anything was ever attached to it.  Also one of my old girl - gave her a clean today and a new battery.


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GORGEOUS

[Mark Dasher]

GORGEOUS

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[Hahnda]

Front fender blade in backwards? Something looks off.
Nice bike overall though.

[swooshdave]

Front fender blade in backwards? Something looks off.
Nice bike overall though.

Good eye. Overhang on the front shorter. Maybe it's the camera angle. Maybe not.

[Britcheflee]

wow!   I never spotted that!   Let me look at some original pictures and see if that is indeed the case - I am pretty sure I never took that off so PO probably put it on like that!
Lee

[Britcheflee]

Hmmm  - have looked online at a number of pics and all show the front fender shorter at the front with the curved support bar to the rear....

[chuck peterson]

Good looking bike...like the red tank vs black headers, very sweet...yeah, check that front fender mounting...Guzziolo gy has a lot to say, maybe look for an old version to cover your bike

[bobdar]

The support bars are located and oriented correctly, but the fender should be flipped 180 degrees.  Lovely bike.

[Britcheflee]

Time to repaint the headers - i used a generic high temp spray paint and its held up pretty well for the past 5 years or so - I will work on the fender tomorrow - nothing like the Guzzi aficionados to spot something like this!!!!   :)

[swooshdave]

Time to repaint the headers - i used a generic high temp spray paint and its held up pretty well for the past 5 years or so - I will work on the fender tomorrow - nothing like the Guzzi aficionados to spot something like this!!!!   :)

New headers are about $200. They would make that bike perfect. That and flipping the fender (free).

[Britcheflee]

Well, it has a really clunky gearbox - going up the gears if you get it right is not too bad but going down very clunky - would really like to get it overhauled but not sure where to send it.   I recall a guy from Australia providing some info on the gearbox - shimming them to take up play apparently can help?

Lee

[Britcheflee]

Where are the headers available from?

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Well, it has a really clunky gearbox - going up the gears if you get it right is not too bad but going down very clunky - would really like to get it overhauled but not sure where to send it.   I recall a guy from Australia providing some info on the gearbox - shimming them to take up play apparently can help?

Lee

I would recommend Sean Fader at RTL Moto:

RTL MOTO
1208 E Walnut St, Ste C
Santa Ana, California 92701
(714) 501-4188

Where are the headers available from?

Stainless steel headpipes:
http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26_108&products_id=462
http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26_108&products_id=465
Crossover:
http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26_95&products_id=692

The double-wall chrome head pipes are ~ $90 ea., but currently out of stock.

[swooshdave]

Harper's has some too. Not sure of availability. They are a little more expensive and I don't know who makes them or if they are double walled. Harper's tends to be light on the descriptions.

[Cam3512]

There should be a dipstick on the oil fill plug, sounds like yours might have fallen off and could be laying in the bottom of the engine sump.

I have a couple of good used ones laying around and can send you one if you'd like. Or, you can get one of these and not have to use a wrench any more.

Thanks Charlie, you just cost me $30.  Tired of using a wrench on the Ambo's.

[rodekyll]

I got one of those and now I don't use a wrench.  I use pliars.

[Cam3512]

I got one of those and now I don't use a wrench.  I use pliars.

No need.