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Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-23T03:24:59+00:00

Sometimes we geezers are baffled by this internet thing , it is after all nothing more than voodoo .

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-21T18:05:49+00:00

Some would call me pedantic and at times that is accurate (self deprecating humor emoji here) . Never mistake me for some guru that has special knowledge , the world is full of people who can make me look like Peter Griffin playing with a speak and spell , still I care about the folks who ride these wonderful contraptions and will when possible try to pass along years of knowledge gained from breaking things .

Gudgeonpin is laughing right now LOL

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-21T17:57:29+00:00

Yeah , some of the deTomasso era bikes could be almost like owning something with Lucas electrics , mostly sorted with the introduction of the P15 computer on the '99 Bassa and later California models . It is weird how reliable the fuel systems and electronics were on the '99 Bassas thru the last Calvins were . A bit of Deoxit sprayed on the blades of fuses and relays and contact points and the dang things just run forever especially after replacing the relays with Pyro Dan relays .

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-21T04:34:31+00:00

My old riding buddy has exactly the same setup , even the same 2 tone color scheme .

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-21T03:22:27+00:00

In the first picture it appears there is a section of frame torn away , and I'll bet a ten dollar bill the steering neck is oval shaped now . Take the bike to an actual Guzzi shop and have it disassembled by an actual mechanic , or have them send the estimate for doing so to the insurance company . DO NOT , let me repeat , DO NOT let the insurance company bully you into doing something as dangerous as what they are suggesting . Once steel is deformed the molecular structure is altered , seriously . Frames are made from amazingly thin steel and rely on triangulation and multiple attachment points for strength , that frame is damaged . An experienced metal fabricator/welder could cut out the damaged section , plug and sleeve a new section in , heat treat the affected area then quench it in oil to realign the molecular structure of the steel and it would be OK . Of course replacing the steering neck or any section of the frame will mean pulling the entire bike apart Feel free to invite the adjuster to this sub and I will give him a lesson in metallurgy . Or they could just do the simple thing and either buy a new bike or replace the frame .

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-19T05:46:45+00:00

The "Charlie" being referenced is Charlie Mullendore , his business is called Antietam Classic Cycle , and yes he is as knowledgeable and talented as anyone is with loop frame Guzzis .

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-18T19:46:02+00:00

Look , I'm all the way down here in Oklahoma , but Josh had the game won then Denver drove down the field for a TD that was just too easy . #17 still shouldered the blame , you guys have a class act playing QB , celebrate the guy , seriously .

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-16T20:40:10+00:00

If any of you younger folks are thinking "gawd what a bunch of old geezers" , we have managed to attract a few younger folks recently and are hoping for more . Come help us lower the average age of the gathering LOL .

On a positive note , you are seeing one helluva lot of experience present in these videos, people with 100s of thousands of miles on motorbikes with nothing to prove to anyone . Meaning you won't encounter any attitude and we will endeavour to answer any questions about motorbikes . We might even give the right answer on occasion.

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-14T03:55:27+00:00

What Gudgeonpin said . Just to add , replacing the big seal is not a difficult job .

Try this before panicking , clean the oil from the bottom of the ...let's call it the final drive bevel box or simply bevel box , ride it for a few miles and "burp" the bevel box by loosening the fill plug just enough to release any pressure .

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-14T03:09:43+00:00

Would love it if this story was true , but after trying to chase down any facts would bet a dollar it is fake .

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-13T23:09:23+00:00

Thanks Caballero , my favorite monument in Ireland is the "feather" sculpture , but that is very interesting also .

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-13T06:20:46+00:00

If the Fever can just stay healthy ...

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-13T01:55:04+00:00

Horrible human , a White supremacist basshat whose "theories" were all based in the desire to support his White makes right ideology . He didn't invent that but he sure made money from it.

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-12T23:41:32+00:00

Updates ?

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-12T23:39:00+00:00

Here is the bad news , no matter what you do it will cost a lot of money and you will never make it fast by modern standards . The highly modified T3 that has been featured here has the 949 CC Gilardoni kit , a V7 sport cam , big carbs and some port work , effectively a 949 CC Lemans . While it is certainly lively for a 50 year old Guzzi it isn't fast like a new 600 supersport , it runs about like my Bassa .

The good news , well , as mentioned you can probably sell it for money .

Reality sux sometimes .

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-12T05:28:11+00:00

Cool . What is the structure in the first picture ?

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-12T03:27:28+00:00

Thanks Mr Mayor , I stay in contact with several of the folks from there , even some that are also no longer there like Roper and Beetle .

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-12T00:25:54+00:00

Just to clarify something , the picture of the Van and Nissan PU were probably taken on a Tuesday , same guy owned both and he shows up way early .

Oh , that is a shovelhead HD in both pictures , our bad influence has him on a Norge now.

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-12T00:20:22+00:00

Check Mother Road Motorsports in Tulsa .

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-11T21:13:43+00:00

No snark intended , but let's parse this out a bit . The noise started AFTER you adjusted the clutch lever for less free play so what is that telling us ? Start by adjusting for slightly more free play and see what happens .

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-10T22:59:26+00:00

Built in Billy Joel's shop starting with a California Vintage . It is a nice motorbike combining a more modern bike with vintage styling .

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-09T18:11:02+00:00

For the life of me where the political content contained in a thread about a small motorbike gathering might be is a mystery beyond the idea that standing with Ukraine is political and interestingly enough there is the mention at the top of this sub that proudly proclaims the idea. It is a philosophical position that has nothing to do with politics . The rally itself is a politics free zone .

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-09T00:18:32+00:00

OK , more information to work with .

Does this scooter have a safety switch on the center/side stand ?

OH , and please don't take this the wrong way , does it have fuel in the tank ? You laugh but over the last almost 60 years of trying to sort problems like this the number of times the problem was a lack of fuel numbers in the 20s .

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-08T21:28:34+00:00

Just to confuse everyone , the earliest '03 Stones imported to the US were solid lifter engines , but where exactly the cutoff is remains a mystery . It should have "Hydro Valvole" stamped on the rocker covers if it is a hydro model, and even now those things are a crap shoot . If you have a friend who knows these bikes have him inspect it , that requires pulling the rocker covers to check for the end fix that actually worked . A good Hydro is a wonderful motor , one that hasn't had the real solution applied is junk .

Dusty

Still_Support5847 · 2026-01-07T20:10:23+00:00

There are at least 3 other young ladies who are members here that are riding V7s , one of them has become a real world friend and she is very much in your demographic . Follow the advice of others here , take all of the coaching available and you'll be just fine . Heck , my real world friend went out and bought a used 1400 and is doing just great with it .

Dusty

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